Prairie fire destroys hay and prompts investigation
A prairie fire Saturday destroyed about twenty five tons of hay near St. Benedict, with a large community fire-fighting effort that eventually contained the blaze. Loss partly insured, with rumors alleging negligence by a local resident and possible insurer scrutiny. Other local notes cover travels, visits, and town news among residents and nearby towns.
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Jos
Arndorfer
Frank Arndorfer
Othilia
Wesley
Beaver Dam
Wis
Milwaukee
Edw
Rahm
Highland Park
Edward
Chas. Gault
Illinois
Chas. Arndorfer
Little Falls
St. Cloud
Minn
Drafts in pounds appear in Swea City notes
Swea City news notes an Irish drawn bill of exchange dated December 2 1905, paid in London and arriving in about 15 days. The column covers local visits and travel plans including Minnie A Dutcher to West Bend and J M Dye, A L Anderson from Mandan and N E Stone’s land office business, L Swanson moving to Denver, Albert Erickson and his wife’s health in Algona, and local anecdotes about Jack the Hugger Masher and Jack the Squawker. It mentions the Commercial Hotel closing, a nearby fire in Armstrong, Christmas exercises at the Baptist Sunday School, and various residents visiting or traveling.
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Tandragee
Ireland
Union and Bellfast Banking Co
London
Payebis
Swea City
Minnie A. Dutcher
J. M. Dye
West Bend
Frank Reardon
A. L. Anderson
Mandan
North Dakota
N. E. Stone
Vinton
Jack
Squawker
Neck of the Woods
Lewie Beckholm
Jennie Scott
Walters
Plonsky
van Vorhis
H. C. Schmuck
Armstrong
Baptist Sunday School
Opera House
M. T. Mc Craney
Georgia Fisher
Algona
Town
The
Herald
Chicago
J. W. Brooker
Forest City
Iowa
Billy Stapelton
Armatrong
Grievance Against County Surveyor in La Verne 1905
Werner Eggerth complains to the Courier about Algona Iowa county surveyor L Lilly failing to locate corner stakes for his pasture. He recounts months of unanswered letters and requests, noting perceived changeable conduct and urging public response. He contrasts officers’ courtesy with the surveyor’s neglect and hints at retirement.
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Laverne
Town
Connor
Lilly
la Verne
Iowa
Algona
W. Eggerth
Mr. L
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Pa McCurdy
Werner Eggerth
Rural routes and schools spark Ancona county letter
Ancona Iowa December letter defends rural routes saying mail comes daily with minimal cost, recounts winter deliveries and bridge closures, contrasts kickers with supportive patrons, and urges action to keep routes and schools. The writer notes local teachers resisting examinations and laments high tax payments for schooling while demanding better educational service.
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Ancona
Iowa
Counicr
Daily Mail
King Drugs
L. A. Taylor
The School Question December 18 1905
Editor notes teachers left county over wages. He disputes claim that first grade teachers left for higher pay elsewhere or lack certificates. Argues county superintendent restricts certificates and instructs teachers to demand higher wages, causing departures.
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Courier
Profitable Sheep Feeding From Idaho Lambs to Chicago Market
Nineteen hundred young lambs shipped from Oneida Junction to Chicago after three months grazing in Delaware county. L G Clute & Sons sourced the flock from Idaho ranches, earning about 7 cents per pound and nearly $10,000 total. Next year they plan larger scale, cutting out middlemen. Cedar Rapids reports twelve more cars for Chicago with top prices already achieved, and a prior shipment of fifteen hundred sheep yielded a net profit of 70 cents per head within a month.
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Oneida Junction
Manchester
Oneida
Chicago
Delaware County
L. G. Clute & Sons
Idaho
Commission
Messrs
Clute
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Judgment Sale in Algona Iowa by Referee in Bankruptcy
Judgment in the District Court of Kossuth County Iowa for 349.70 against Geo Stahl with costs. Interest 6 percent from April 27 1905. Trustee F W Dingley to sell at 10 oclock a m December 28 1905 at the office of Spencer W Crowell Referee in Bankruptcy Algona Iowa to the highest bidder for cash.
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Spencer W. Crowell
Algona
Iowa
District Court
Kossuth County
Geo. Stah
F. W. Dingley
August Stahl
F. W. Dincley
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy
In the District Court of the United States Northern District of Iowa Central Division Andrew Mitchell of Algona Kossuth county Iowa bankrupt. On February 20 1905 he was adjudged bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at my drive in Algona Iowa on January 3 1900 at 10 o clock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Beencer W Crowe la Referee in Bankruptcy Dated Altonn lows. Dede 22 1905.
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District Court of the United States
Northern District of Iowa
Central Division
Andrew Mitchell
Algona
Kossuth County
Towa
Lowi
Beencer W. Crowela
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Dingley & Co
Fred Wehler
Otto Neuman
Court House
A. Vincent J
G. Vincent Vincent Bros
Stock & Vincent
St. Benedict News
F. M. Studer
Oklahoma
Mike Matern
August Lichteig
St. Benedict
Fred von Mulert
F. J. Dayer
Raskopf
Akbar Horse Co
Martin Rahm
China
Langdon & Co's
Woodford, Wheeler Lumber Co
Lumber
State Street
J.B. Laird
Algona, Iowa
Swea City News
Voice OF
People
Mall Carrier
Sherman Township
L. G. Clute and Sons of
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