Local social visits and a playful window race at Ledyard
Mrs L J Elkeman spent a week in Forest City visiting her brother F L Wachhals. Mrs Edward Wachhals of Hampton visited with her daughter Mrs Elkeman. E W Phelps and wife of Fon du Lac Wis who visited Mr and Mrs A D Clarke went to Phoenix Artz due to Mr Phelps health. He is a brother of Mrs Clarke. A lively race between a yellow sewed spring chicken and two of Led yard s popular young ladies drew a few spectators from a back window Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Elkeman
Forest City
F. L. Wachhals
Edward Wachhals
Hampton
Elkeman
E. W. Phelps
Fon du Liane
Wis
A. D. Clarke
Phoenix Artz
Phelps
Clarke
Ledyard
Feral
John Starks
Chas. Kargleidner
Minnesota
Chas. Kennedy
Ohm Geoders
Algona
Os 'T. Jenkinson
Joe Zanke
Kansas City
Gina
Estherville
T. J. Tullan
Terrence Platt
D. Platt
Cris Broderson
Pratt
N. D
Jesse Starks
Joyce
Sylvester McChesney
Burt
Deb Blanchard
Blanche Jackson
Council Bluffs
A. A. Meyers
D. Beck
Fenton
A. H. Nafus
Jed Beane
Canon City
Colorado
Mesdames O. C. Tibbetts
B. L. Hollister
William Cameron
Clarke City
Welas
A. L. Moore
Harvey Stiles
T. E. McGowan
Fred Kinney
Clarence
Iowa
Will Dehnert
George Worthington
Walter Garis
Matt. Tamilton
North Dakota
Jank Kiets
Barney
Public notices and local items from Algona area
A patchwork of notices draws from Britt and Hampton reports. The Kiester Courier notes a crowded public meeting in Britt requesting agents for Dakota lands to remain. A humorous anecdote from the Hampton Chronicle follows, then a near-tragic fishing-boat accident near Leottiville with a 17 year old boy losing his hand and surviving after quick aid. Advertisements promote X ray exams, coal, a Garland heater, flour from Algona Milling, and a corn exposition excursion train from Mason City to Peoria, with rates and schedules for October 17 144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Iowa
Dakota Lands
Kiester
Lowa Central
Peoria
Mason City
New Sharon
Tampton
Middle West
Hampton
Town Central
Batty
G. Posta
Marshalltown
C A Smith Starred At Johnstown Races
The Johnstown fair featured C A Smith of Palatine Bridge, once a Blue Earth resident, driving his own horses and winning a 400 purse in three straight heats in the free-for-all. He drew praise from horse owners for piloting their stoppers and showcased exceptional driving skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Smith
Fair Ground
Blue Earth
New York
Bancrott Register
Johnstown
N.Y
Johnstown Fair
C. A. Smith
Palatine Bridge
Mr. Smith
Local horse racing notes and a medical testimonial
A Polk County item praises horse performances by Mr. Smith and Landon C. in heats and a mile race, while Henderson Grimett suffers partial paralysis and recovery references appear with Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted as a cure. An upcoming Town Central railway Pullman tourist service, starting Oct 15 1901, links Minneapolis to Los Angeles via Kansas City and the Santa Fe Route with low round trip rates and agent contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamands
Mr. Smith
Landon C
Amsterdam
Henderson Grimett
Chamberlain
Geo. R. McDonald
Man
Logan County
W. Va
Town Central Railway
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Calif
Kansas City
Santa Me
Minnesota
Iowa
California
Towa Central
Feo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Lowa
Home Seekers Excursions to Northwest West and Southwest
Home seekers Excursions to the Northwest West and Southwest offered with tickets at greatly reduced rates sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through 1901. Standard and Tourist Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars best of everything. Work particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Northern Wisconsin lands offered by Northwestern line
Land for sale along the Northwestern line in Northern Wisconsin with large tracts at low prices and easy payment terms. Regions listed include Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Superior Milwaukee Chicago. Land is well timbered with mixed hardwood, fertile soil, and abundant clean water. For information contact Geo W Bell, Land Commissioner, Trudson, Wis, or G T MacRae, Assistant General Passenger Agent, St Paul, Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
St. Patt
Duluth
Superior
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ker
Geo. W. Bell
Trudson
Wis
G. TI. MacRae
St. Paul
Minu
Special Correspondence: Locals share visits and events this week
Nic Witte and wife host relatives while nearby threshing proceeds. Frank Hammer buys a $100 survey. Dr Walters visits the Robins and Studers as illnesses linger. Socials, picnics, ball games, and dances fill the week with travel between Remsen to Carroll. Local farming, land buys, and farm rentals occur as Miss Lily Raney returns home.
Demographics Little Local News From Algona District
Diverse notes from Algona and vicinity recount visits, land searches in North Dakota, farm sales, road work, and social events. Mentioned are land purchases by Chas. Kargleidner and others, homestead plans near Minot, a large dancing party at R. M. Gardner, and the upcoming wedding of Miss Genia Hanna to T A Robertson of Monterey Mexico on October 15 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Hunt Place
George
North Dakota
Wnt
Illinois
Rob Kain
Gus Blake
Mark Satchett
John McWorter
Naudain
Burt
R. M. Gardner
Eiveryone
GC. W. Hopkins
Rice
Fay Reed
Aso
McEnroe
W.C. Dewel and Son
TH. Patton
Harrison
Wisconsin
Guthrie
Des Moines
Scott
John Triver
Algona
Stillion
Quincy Street
Carl Miller
Presbyterian Aid Society
James Williams
P.M. Patton
Gen. W. Hanna
Phil C. Vanna
United States
Mexico
Genia Hanna
T.A. Robertson
Monterey
GEO C CALG F VAN SRR President
A clipped item notes GEO C CALG F VAN SRR in a leadership role, identified as president in a local context. The fragmentary record references a corporate or organizational setting with initials and a surname, suggesting a governance or ceremonial mention without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. C. Calg F. van Srr
Cark
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G. F. Crose
OPERA
Algona, Iowa
H. Huyke
Algona Orchestra
August Sterzbach
Chas, Crammond, Etta Klingler
The
Durdall
Kossuth County Abstract Co
Gro. U. Cale Rest
Wren
John Schu & CO
Otto Falkenhainer
Mor’s
Moe Bros
Phane At
Shelley & Pettibone
E. T. Burbank
Old Wells
Wesley World
Wesley
Hampton Chronicle
Leonard Sampson
Leottivel Sampson
Drs. Kenetick
Morse
Seeley
O. J. Smith
Toledo
Towa
Call
Thorington Hotel
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Jas. Taylor
Smith
Phorington Hotel
Hin
Inqtrire
Boeshaar
McGregor Street
Algomw Milling & Grain Co
Peoria, Ill
East
ST. Benedict
Nic Witte
Tnvinerfall Bros
Frank Hammers
August Newberger
Frank Hammer
Delterings & Johanning
Joseph Scherbring
Dr. Walters
Frank Studer
Joe Rabin Jr
Tno, Rosenmeicer and
Farce
Jacob Diehls
Frank Arnsdoher
Ligh Jones
Remsen
John Rosemeier
Pie RL
M.D. Society
Ciy
John Brunsman
Philip Schemel
Gen. Yaeger
Frank Aracorter
Nic Mathies and Son
South Dakota
Mike
Mr. Mathies
Martin Rahn
le. J. Weyman
Frank van Erdewyk
Anna Berger
Mrs. van Erdewyk
Carroll
Theodore Mayer
Jno
W. Mathers
Dell Rapids
Ed. Schroeppe
Ira R. Adams
J.B. Weiner
Lily Raney
J. W. Mawdsley
Fed
Henry Mawdsley
Minot
People’s Savings Bank
St. Benedict, Iowa
Algona State Bank
General Banking
Orfromns Aly
al D. Glare
Q. G. Chubb
Paso Iron Schene
F. Coo
Private Savery
A. D. Clarke & Co
Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins
Lm. Stephens
Ortonville, Minn
Kossuth County
County Savings Banks
Eng
SAL
Ey Gilmore
Guster Es Uise
Doxsee
W. Hanna
A. J. Lenender
Buuls
Heal Estate
Tiabiletter
Artin Rahm
Ogsh
Delors Mae
Redac Notary
Josef Prank A
Braudorter
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