Kossuth Delegation Boards Special Train for Des Moines Trip
A large Kossuth group boards a special train from Central depot heading to Des Moines for the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting. Ninety three excursionists depart with a band in new uniforms, banners, and a mix of Odd Fellows and Rebekah members from Titonka, Wesley, Swea, Bancroft and Burt.
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Deyob
Des Moines
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Chain Gang
Rebekahs
42Nd Regiment
Titonka
Wesley
Swea
Bancraft
Burt
H.A. Tuttle
Addie
Alpha
Titonia
Wartime Liberty Pole Donation Paper Found in Algona
A Civil War era subscription paper found by Geo Call reveals local citizens pledged funds and labor for a liberty pole erected in Algona in 1861. Names include Lewis H. Smith Ambrose A Call and James Taylor, with many early settlers listed. The article also notes excursion rates to eastern points and a recap of local baseball results, including recent wins and losses for the Algona team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Call
A.A. Call
Asa C. Call
Lewis H. Smith
Ambrose A. Call
Wm. Woodcock
Orange Minkler
J. W. Moore
J. G. Heckar
Court Proceedings Open in Whittemore Elevator Case
Court opened after delays with Judge A D Bailie presiding. A 263‑count docket faced the former Whittemore elevator man, with many cases dismissed or moved to next term. Permits for medical sale of liquor granted to local residents. Grand jury convened, defaults taken, and jury selection underway for the J L Thompson embezzlement case linked to the elevator project collapse.
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A.D. Bailie
W. A. Parsons
Algal
Lincoln Hall
Burt
Wrank Veal
O. H. Anderson
Wesley
His. Shadle
LaVerne
B.A. Lien
Whittemore
Q. R. Wilson
Swea
Wit. Mulligan
Germania
B. C. Anderson
Bancroft
I. B. Hollus
Mifleen
J. L. Tompson
Whittemer
Cohenour
C.F. Cohoon
Emmetsburg
Sullivan & McMahon
B.A. Merling
West Miller
Thompson
Wesley Triumphs Over Ledyard In County Baseball Final
Wesley defeated Ledyard 6 to 3 to claim the county championship before a fair crowd. Ad Kunzdia’s strong hitting helped Wesley, while Ledyard’s errors aided the losers. Umpired by Wi. McDonald, the game featured Frank Vanerdwyk catching for Wesley and J. E. McDonald pitching. Geor e Moulton and Osvar Patton officiated for Ledyard until an injury. Fred Jenks replaced him.
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Wesley
Ledyard
Algona
Kiany
Ad Kun
Ringling Brothers Forced Assignment Amid Rainy Season
The Ringling Bros circus, famed for its wonders, is compelled to make an assignment due to bad business from continued wet weather. The Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co. is named as assignee, with operations continuing as before.
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Ringling Bros
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co
Albert Lea Tribune
Removal of Geo C Call from Algona Noted in Sioux City Move
This week Algona loses one of its best families with Geo C Call moving to Sioux City. A prominent banker and businessman, Call helped build the county with the County Savings Bank and multiple banks, served as Algona mayor, and was a key town builder who supported local progress. The community wishes him and Mrs Call a pleasant, prosperous new home in Sioux City.
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Algona
Des Moines
Brownies
Selvereon Horn
Ife
Geo. C. Call
Call
Lowa
Cal
Sioux City
Kossuth County
County Savings Bank
Peoples ‘Savings Bank of
St. Benedict
First National
Swea City
Burt
Swea
Burt Bank
Alice
Altho
St. Louis
McKinley
Cail
Evryone
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Wmm.c. Steele
Clothier
Kossuth
Brothers of the
52Nd Regiment
Wust
Waseca
Webster City
Fort Dodge
Fleming
Cedar Rapids
Webster
Cadwalder
A. D. Bailie
Reliabe
Madras
New Galbraith Block
Algona, Iowa
Kossuth County Abstract Co
Gro
Daddy Preat
Wrenten
Coxsee
Bevy
WM. C. Steele
Chicago
James Patterson
Prop
Morse
Otice
W. F. Ripke
United Building To
Iowa
P. Robinson
Thorington Hotel
Al‘gona
B. F. Crose
Rose
Opera House
Algona, Towa
Moore Bros
Town Central Elevator
T. Garr
Mar
A. Hi. Miller
Ringlings
Northwestern
Ayap V4
MoQatz
Savings Department
Peady
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