29 Dec 1905
Page 4
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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
4
GEQ reports the Catholic fair opening with a grand Supper served by west side ladies, followed by south north and town ladies hosting subsequent evenings. The writer praises the food, notes returning to old stamping grounds, and shares local social tidbits about neighbors and visitors during Christmas and New Year gatherings.
Miss Francis Steil returns from Rock Island with sister Mrs Koch to visit family in Irvington township. Titania leaders Supervisor Hail and Wolf call on residents. Several residents embark on Peoria excursions to New York and Dakota for extended stays. Local gatherings include funerals and sales. many relatives and friends visit and travel between Algona and surrounding towns. The Weimerskirch sale draws solid prices as holiday movements continue in St Benedict.
Anth Eisenbarth visited Algona on Tuesday as a business caller while Jim Butler traveled to LaVerne on Monday to visit a particular friend, marking social and commercial activity in the area.
An incident in Swea City reports Nels Pearson's foxey team frightened while unloading coal near Kruse amp Son elevator. The wagon overturned on the railroad track, freeing the team which then collided with Carl Isaacson's wagon, breaking his neck yoke and narrowly avoiding a larger wreck with timely help. Nearby updates mention local business ire, and several residents travel, work, or visit during Christmas holidays.
Fay Reed and family spend holidays at Blue Earth Minnesota. Frank Thomson and wife Christmas in Hobart. W Hopkins and Geo Miller families at Jorgenson home. C C Robinson and Raleigh Pickard visit Littleton Illinois. J M Jasperson on west prospecting tour. Pete Hopking with Louis Robinson. Frank Bode visiting from Illinois with Harry Bode. Louis Robinson and Jenis Jasperson Christmas with Ed Hopkins and Pet Hopkins. Mrs C Robinson and daughters at J K Johnson near Burt. Ed Hopkins keeps house for his aunt in Algona. comment on the luck of the girl. The Best Bargain Ever Offered: 160 acre farm in Big Stone County Minnesota with 120 cultivated acres. $27.60 per acre. Ortonville land company or M Staepens. 10 Thousand Musk Rat Hides wanted. W H Stuickton to buy fur in Algona. Gronan Campbell opens new shop in old Pete Johnson building. woodwork and reasonable prices. Thoroughbred PK Rock hens and hens to be sold Jan 3 by Algona Combination Sale Co. Christmas candies at Algena Ice Cream and Candy Factory.
A Christmas tragedy near Lone Rock ends with nine year old Bertha Ristan dead from a rifle accident after children found a 22 caliber gun. The incident shocks relatives as funeral arrangements are made at La Verne cemetery. The lengthy item also reports other local deaths and scattered ads and notices across Emmetsburg and surrounding communities.
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