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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
6
In a dramatic match, local team suffers a hard-fought defeat after a late rally by rival forces, proving the grit of players and fans. Officials and players faced intense pressure as the game swung with momentum and bold plays.
The Algona high school football team dropped the championship game 11 to 0 to Humboldt, amid a large crowd. Humboldt showcased a powerful, well drilled squad and controlled the line, while Algona fought hard but fell short. Fred Evans endured an injury but returned to progress, and officials Rev. Holmes, Claude Coyle, J. B. Carr, and J T Harrington/co time-keepers helped manage the match.
The afternoon game between Algona and Elmore ended 6 to 0 in favor of Algona in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams were evenly matched with strong defenses, as long gains were rare and ends were well protected, delivering a standout local football moment.
The game featured standout play from both sides as they battled to win. Elmore faced Algona, a team of well trained high school boys unbeaten this year, and both squads conducted themselves as gentlemen throughout the contest.
A hot water heater exploded in the basement of the Durdall hotel Monday evening. The blast destroyed the heater but caused no serious injuries as guests, some in the lobby, fled the area. The exact cause remains unknown. Tremain had just checked the basement and was upstairs five minutes earlier.
Charley Thompson, heir to a Minneapolis millionaire, owned nearly 500 acres near Windom. He paid 64 per acre for the property, spent about 45000 on a fine house and elaborate barn, and invested 25 to 30000 in a racing stable with a track, living as a high roller until his wealth funded the lavish display.
A Nebraska editor recalls driving with a rhinoceros and watching an old man tear down a bridge to read bargain ads. Lacking spectacles, he carts home bridges and barn doors to learn where merchants offer deals as winter evenings approach.
Frank Hagen shoveling coal encountered several men who tried to abduct him for the coal dust on his face. He talked them out of the attack and threatened to pull them for highway robbery. The would-be assailants fled toward a nearby cornfield and Hagen remains in possession of the coal dust.
A girl at a party in Indiana yelled and scratched a young man in seven places, toppled a lamp and piano stool, fainted after he kissed her ear, and cried she could not face anyone. The next day she left with a married lightning rod peddler with ten children.
Sheriff McDonald and Deputy Gilbride arrested Charles O Neal after a Tuesday chase near the old Base place. Three gray mares with harness and spring wagon were taken Sunday night from Fairmont. O Neal admitted the theft claiming the mare team was taken to get even with a discharged worker. He was jailed as the owner recovered from surgery, and authorities held the property for sheriff’s action.
Miss Hilma Nelson stored a gasoline stove in her dressmaking parlors to heat irons. A boy from adjoining offices started lighting it, gasoline spilled and ignited, creating a blaze. Dentist Bemis and Tailor Nealon arrived and hurled the stove from the window just before the tank exploded mid air.
Last Thursday a livery driver from Algona got gloriously drunk, sought Marshal Kortle, and threatened him. He was brought before Mayor Boyle the next morning and fined $10 plus costs. The man accompanied to Algona to pay about $14 in total, per the Whittemore Champion.
A fragmentary notice reports Aran crowded sidewalks with bags and haggling occupants. The text hints at days ahead where another man will be moved out into the street, reflecting a troubled urban scene and rough living conditions.
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