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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

Page

5

Bancroft Wedding Unites Dr Walters and Miss Johnson

A Bancroft wedding at the Baptist church united Dr M. Walters and Miss Henrietta Johnson in a grand ceremony led by Rev. Eddy. Guests included family from Red Wing and Fairmont with music by Miss Kate Smith and Miss Alice Johnson. A reception at the Gallman residence followed, with lavish decorations and many costly gifts. The bride, daughter of O H Johnson, is hailed as Bancroft’s lovely product, while the groom runs a thriving practice and business interests in town.

Sadie Johnson Fannie Bombay Fairmont Minn Kate Smith Alice Johnson Qallinan Bancroft O. H. Johnson Rush Medical College Nune Kossuth Sheridan, Walters & Anderson

Real Estate Transfers Listed Weekly in Algona Area

Weekly abstract real estate and loan office transfers show Lillian McAdams selling to Currie and Kline. Paul Zolkoske transferring to W I Reed. Mary J and B Mallica to Mullica. Will Bowen to Leonard. Jas Masteler to T E Erwin. Williams to Nala. Bruter to JE Johnson. and Call addresses in Algona Bancroft and Whittemore with multiple parcels noted.

B. I’. Crose Lillian McAdams Currie Mullica Hd Alzom Mary Sadie’ Hale Call & Smart Will Bowen Leonard Ana Wotelting Whittemore Jas Masteler T E Erwin Williams Bruter JE Johnson Searle Janes

Comfortable Weekly Excursions to California by Rail

The Town Central Railway offers weekly excursions to Los Angeles and California points. Departs Wednesday and returns Sunday morning in comfortable new tourist cars with amenities, at about one third the expense. Ticket agents provide full details. address Geo. S. Batty, G. P. & T. A., Marshalltown, Iowa.

Los Angeles California Town Central Railway Cantral Dicket Batty PL & T A Marshall Town Iowa

Cheap Homeseekers Rates Advertised by Yowa Central Railw

The notice states travel rates in effect via the Yowa Central Railway across the West Northwest Bonth east and southwest regions with excursions on the rest and third Tuesdays of each month. Inquiries at ticket offices for full integration limiter tickets and related details.

Yowa Central Railw Batty Marshall Town Towa Boune

Weather Foretells Historic Winter Storms and Arctic Cold

The article warns of a severe winter storm period from the 7th to 11th with a switch to warmer readings around the 8th to 11th, followed by a succession of storms across the United States. It notes dangerous sea conditions on the North Atlantic, potential blizzards, extreme cold, high barometers, and widespread rain sleet and snow through December and into January 1901, with planetary influences and celestial events cited as amplifying factors.

Vulcan Atlantic Seaboard North Atlantic Ocean Central States Mercury Venus

Swindling Farmers In Milburn Fraud Uncovered

Fort Dodge reports the Iowa Auditor of State has learned of a fraud aimed at Milburn farmers by a group claiming to be Thresher's National Protective Association with Chicago headquarters. No such association exists and no policies were mailed. Justice Boyd of Milburn reports the scheme used promissory notes to collect money for insurance on threshing machines. The auditor cautions the public and notes the misrepresented entity has no right to operate locally.

Fort Dodge Auditor of State Milburn EB. Boyd Insurance Department Thresher’s National Protective Association Wabash Avenue Chicago E. Miller Boyd

Dogs Electrocuted at City Pound in Mass Killing

Mason City Times-Herald reports officer Goodwin electrocuted thirty mongrel dogs at the city pound using a heavily charged wire from the electric plant. The dying dogs, all homeless and unvalued, were advertised earlier and died without care or protection.

Mason City

Great Show and Great Sale at Episcopal Guild Armory

The Episcopal guild holds its annual sale of work at the armory on Wednesday the 12th with low priced Xmas gift articles. Attend early for presents then stay for refreshments and a farce The Old Maid's Convention by Miss Moore from Chicago with eighteen local ladies and forty children. Show at 8 o'clock with laughter guaranteed. prices 25 cents, children 10 cents.

Episcopal Guild Armory

Dalrymple Comedy Co Opens Three Night Run at Opera House

Drama and Vaudeville featuring The Great Rosar Trio La Petite Eleleen and Miss Alta Phepps premier Monday December 10. Advertisements offer 5 percent loans with optional yearly payments and prompt sale bill printing services from Gauge Converse and H Hoxig with Courier office notices.

Dalrymple Comedy Co Operathouse Rosar la Petite Eleleen Alta

August Flower Still Largest Sale for Indigestion

Question Answered: Yes August Flower has the largest sale of any medicine in the civilized world. Mothers and grandmothers used it for indigestion and biliousness. Doctors were scarce and appendicitis or heart failure were little heard of. Green's August Flower in liquid form claimed to cleanse the system and regulate liver action. Druggist R. A. Miller advertises Green's Prizal Almanic.

Green R. AH. Miller

Tax the Tom Doughtys

Armstrong Journal reports last week's suggestion to tax bachelors and repeal the revenue law. T. W. Doughty objects unless old maids are taxed too, while interviewed old maids oppose the tax on themselves, saying single life is not their fault and Tom Doughty and similar men should bear the blame.

Armstrong Journal T. W. Doughty Tom Doughty

A Versatile Gentleman Dance at Whittemore

The old folks at Whittemore plan a dance night with lively phrases and playful chatter. Friends like Boyle are mentioned as expected attendees, and the scene evokes a warm, social gathering with music and dancing.

Whittemore Barley Boyle

Santa’s Stocking Gift Display At The Store

The old time custom of hanging stockings for Santa is celebrated as shoppers are invited to visit the store. Old Santa has set up headquarters there and will fill the stockings with attractive items. A wall line of diamond rings and solid gold watches awaits exploration.

Algona Santa Claus Santa

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Kraft Clothing Company Otto Falkenhainer Diamond EAST J. J. Achatz G. M. Johnson Court House Square Gange Convers Dr. Walters Geo Hea Geo. Boyle Britt Tribune A.D. Clarke & Co Gauge & Converse H, Hoxig Tom Doughtys Larke & Conenour, Cc Attorneys AT Law Alona, Towa Hiorney Loney Tome Phrone Warrington, Sd Dickinson Pareington G Dickinson Nay Nover Geo O. Call's Algona, Towa J. Krenefick J. Gay Kietystoran E.& F. Drug Store L. Bist E. Glasier D. D Algona State Bank GO. Devereaux Hoxie Building Ee, Sayers Reliable Banking Houses W.h.ingham Theo. Chrischilles V.prea Lewis H. Smith Kossuth County State Bank Capital W. H. Ingham J. G. Smith J. B. Jones T. Chrischilles Lewis A. Smith J. W. Wadsworth Burnet Devine Pergubon Canta A. Palmer First National Bank Algona, Iowa D. H. Hutchins S. A. Ferguson Phil. Dorweiler P.H. Veaper Ambrose A. Call R. 8 Spancer Wm. K. Pocwison General Banking Mastin State Bank A.D. Clarke Pres’a C. GC. Ouusy Y. Pres T.H. Ganry Oasaier Geo. L. Galbraith Fred Miller Myron Schence Thos. F. Cooks Vautts Svitzel X. Way Bank of Sexton Way Bros. & Co Sexton, Iowa Renal Estate Ledyard, Iowa Wm. Wiemer J. D. Newcomer C. E. Albrook J. H. Carlton W. H. Wooda E.G. Rich Frank Wiemer F. Stuckenborg ALN Drake Santa Claus’ Headquarters R. H. Miller A. D. Clarke & CO Taylor-Donovan Company
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