Postmaster deputy signs and wedding bells hint at changes
Whittemore neighbor notes signs of a new postmaster deputy as a young man visits town with no mail. F L Thompson leaves the St Nicholas hotel for St Paul to start a hotel venture. Chas Ostwald and Miss Alvena Birstadt wed December 6, with Rev Falstich officiating. Catholic fair set for December 26 to 29. Thos McGovern drives a busy bazaar push. The local scene jokes about Iowa’s winter appeal vs distant resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ostwald
Alvena Bierstadt
Falstich
Mr. Ostwald
North Dakota
Thos, McGovern
Pasadena
Palm Beach
Biloxi
Jacksonville
Iowa
Weather and Community Notes From a Busy Week
A locals column recounts travel and social occurrences with names like Thos Carmody visiting Algona and Emmetsburg, remarks on Canada as a future home, and notes on Ed Wilner’s Tuesday sale with good prices. Mentions J. Van Ness at Emmetsburg court, August Fenske’s land business, and Wm Butler’s Chicago publishing house appointment. Also discusses political ticket, local visits by Wm Gilbride and Dr Kain, and Thanksgiving visits by Dr McCreery family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Carmody
Algona
Emmetsburg
Ed Wilner
Wilner
Canada
Edward the 7Th
J. van Ness
Van
Fenske
North Dakota
Wm. Butler
Chicago
Billy
Conan Doyle
Sir Nigel
Doyle
Kipling
Bailey of
Britt
G. KE. Clarke
Young McKay
Geo. McKay
Whittemore
Wisconsin
Gilbride
Dr. Kain
Knights of Columbus
J. T. Creighton
Strassen
Lyons
J. M. Farley
Fenton
Dr. McCreery
Ma McCreery
Churdan
Local Notes From St Benedict News
Gertrude Bohn & Co stock shipped to Mason City as Miss Bohn and brother Theodore plan new business location. Community regreets the move, expect a pharmacist opportunity. Pool hall buzzing under J J Butler with cigars and lunches. Frank Rosemeyer returns from Canada with siblings. Mrs Rosemeyer to farm east of town. E A Laipple replaced by C D Wilson as Central agent. Wilson's family settled in. Weimerskirch advertises December sale before moving to Minnesota farm. Community celebrates Thanksgiving surprise for Jos Anger and Margaret Anger. Mammoser, off sick, visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Bohn & Co
Mason City
Miss Bohn
Theodore
Algona
J. J. Butler
Butler
Frank Rosemeyer
Canada
Edward
Viola
Frank
Mrs. Rosemeyer
E. A. Laipple
The
Central
C. D. Wilson
Ackley
Jos
Anger
Miss Margaret
Storm sash and doors and building supplies offer
The supplier advertises storm sash and doors to keep homes warm, building paper to seal out cold, tar felts in heavy and light weights for temporary roofing, plus cheap boards for shed repairs and patching. They also carry a full stock of coal and kindling.
Local Residents Return Visit Hints and Nearby Trip Plans
Weeks pass as friends express gladness at his recovery. Dominic Sturlick and John Lallier consider a Christmas time trip to childhood scenes in New York. A new girl arrives at the Peter Mathers home. John Huschka visited Algona and attended the Lillie sale with Miss Othillia Arndorfer and Mrs. Kate Matheis. Ben Schlaf of Johnsburg Minnesota visits the Witte home. Hy Kunz of Wesley comes for business. Prospects rise for a local smith. Jos Newman shops at the county seat. Jos Krebs visits his brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Sturlick
John Lallier
New York
Peter Mathers
John Huschka
Algona
Lillie Sale
Othillia Arndorfer
Kate Matheis
Ben Schlaf
Johnsburg
Minnesota
John Witte
Hy. Kunz
Wesley Hay
Jos. Newman
Jos. Krebsbach
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Rug and Carpet Department
Axminister
North Star
John
Goeders
the Lea James Patterson
DER
Woodford, Wheeler Lumber Co
Lumber
Court House
State Street
Moore Bros
Illinois
Geg
Boyle
Whittemore News and Comment
F. L. Thompson
St. Nicholas Hotel
St. Paul
St. Benedict News
M. Mammoser
Norton
General Bentay
Bankers Accident Company
Des Moines
Chas, H. Nichols, Agt
Taylor
District Court
Kossuth County
John A. Riley
Mary Riley
B.A. Plummer
Kossuth
A. D
H. Riley
Iown
Vormence
W. E. McDon
F.S. Jenks
Wichard Hodges
F. S. Jenks
Ledyard
W. E. McDonald
Sterlif
Addy A. Ostrander
Carl I. Ostrander
Town Building & Loan Association
Towa
Dea
Adda A. Ostrander
Carl L
Call
Bancroft
W. HE. McDonald
Goodwin G. Johnson
Hattie Johnson
Geo. B. Irish
Sadia
A. Smith
J. McCutchin
Ida O. Hall
Lovelock
Towit
W.E. McDonald
Ness Larson
Algonatron and Metal CO
North Side Rendering Works
Algona, Iowa
Geo. F. Clarke, Larke & Vaughan
Attorneys AT Law
Ullivan & McMahon
Algana
Swetting
Nancy
Lowa
Algeng
BONAR
Algona State Bank
Algona, In
Tarrington
L. J. Dickensgt
Heaseceros & Dickinson
Tewa
Albraith & Hinchon
John Galbraith
Algona. Te
H. Cretzmeyer
Algona State Banke
L, Rist
BE Glaser
D. D
Ntist
Lows
Devereaux
St. W
Sayers
W. H. Ingham
Theo. Chrischilles
V-Prea
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
J.G. Smith
J. B. Jones
T. Chrischilles
Tw, Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Boney
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Ambrose A. Call
D. H. Hurcurrs
Wm. K. Perauson
C. A. Palmer
Savings Department
First National Bank
Orrtcens and
Directons
A. D. Clarke
Pres. C.D. Ocnvsp
Kossuth Co
Counpavgs Bank
Oui
Rogou Eea
A. R J. Murtagh
Wmn. Dodds
E. J. Gilmore
Gardner Cowles
Andrew Peterson
O. Spear
B.J. Murraan
Martin Ragu
V-Pres
L. J. Weaman
Peoples’ Savings Bank
St. Benedict, Iowa
Urtagh
Martin Rahm
Feguaae Haaraass
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