Deaths and obituaries from Algona area
Lizzie Miller dies at Eagle Grove of typhoid pneumonia after 18 days illness at 24 years old. John Spongberg and William Miller die, with long obituaries describing Swedish and Irish roots, family loyalties, and burial at local churches. The report notes Spongberg's decades of work, two surgeries, and four surviving children. Miller, a longtime Algona resident, dies after a paralytic stroke with no children.
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Lizzie Miller
Eagle Grove
Passing of Wm. Van Schaick the beloved Algona craftsman
On Sunday morning last Wm. Van Schaick known as Billie passed away after illness. He was 75 years old with three daughters in Waterloo Tipton and Marshalltown. He lived in Algona 28 to 30 years and worked as a wagon and carriage maker and painter. He was kind and well regarded though he left no savings for old age. A friendly and kind soul has passed away with fond memories in the community.
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van’ Schaick
Billie
van Sehaick
Waterloo
Tipton
Marshalltown
Algona
Sioux City
Minnie
Ithica
N. Y
Cornell College
Omaha
University of Chicago
Germany
Jana
Minnie Rowena Morse
Chicago
Lawrence Horan
Los Angeles
Stull
Quinby
Florida
Horan
Mr. Horan Saya
Courier
G. A. Watts
Wm. Cleary
City Treasuier
Watts
Clear Lake
Cerro Gordo
Sam Squires of Kossuth County Crocked by His Passing
Sam Squires, a long time Kossuth County resident, died Thursday evening last. A social man with a passion for hunting, he spent much of his earnings on social pleasures, and his life reflected a pattern of circumstances rather than harsh blame. He was known for his expert hunting skills and for keeping his hounds as constant companions.
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Sam Squires
Kossuth
Sam
Death of Sam Squires After Family Tragedy in Algona
Sam Squires died instantly when a gun discharged during a confrontation with family members in Algona. The 70 year old Civil War veteran lived with his wife and grandson, who witnessed the events. Neighbors, the coroner, sheriff, and Dr Kenefick investigated. burial was in Livermore. Mrs Squires will receive about $124 monthly pension.
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Sam Squires
Algona
Sam
Kenefick
Squires
Livermore
Ohbio
Sudden Death in Whittemore Claims Michael Hayes at Fifty
Michael Hayes of Whittemore died suddenly about 1 PM Wednesday after dinner. He was about fifty, sturdy, and had loaded oats for town. He collapsed with chest pain and died within minutes. Born in Clayton County Iowa, he moved to Kossith over twenty years ago, owned a half section farm, and was survived by a widow nine children his mother and three sisters. Funeral from Whittemore Catholic church Saturday morning. The Courier extends condolences to the family.
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Lizzie Miller
Andrew Miller
Plum Creek
Eagle Grove
Illia
Father Halpin
Courier Pmpathy
Friends O
Michael Hayes
Whittemore
Mr. Hayes
Clayton County
Iowa
Kossith
Catholic’ Church
Courier
Joina
Wolfe
County Savings Bath
Des Moines
John
Pat Ponsler
Algona
Ponsler
Geo. E. Boyle
Algola Wadnesday
Teast
St. Paul
Bgivn's
McDonald
Lincoln Day Entertainment at Congregational Church
Under Library Aid Society auspices a program will be held at the Congregational church Wednesday evening Feb 8 at 8 15. Admission adults 2c children 10c. Program includes America Extrema from Lincoln s first inaugural address grafted into the army in costume short address on Abraham Lincoln Zanting tonight male quartet Recitation Rosalind s surrender flag drill by sixteen little girls the Star Spangled Banner.
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Library Aid Society
Congregational Church
America
Lincoln
Abraham’ Lincoln
Rosalind
Short Course promises large prizes and big gains
The article promotes a county short course with about 750 in cash and prizes from Algona and 40 to 60 contributors. It stresses equal chances for all residents and highlights the program's practical value in corn and stock knowledge, urging widespread attendance and noting local and neighboring communities’ support. It also mentions entrants may compete in corn exhibitions for a fee, while nonattendees pay 50 cents.
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Hearereo
Algona
Fred Clarke
Burt
Bancroft
Wesley
Whittemore
Fenton
LaVerne
Germania
J. M. Parley
Lotta Creek
Kossuth
Minnie Morse rises to fame from Algona schoolgirl
Local readers recall Mr. Morse who ran the tow or flax mill near the railway crossing and his daughter Minnie. The once schoolgirl has become somewhat famous, as reported in Sundays Record-Herald.
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Algona
Morse
Minnie
Record-Herald
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John Spongberg
William Miller
William van Schalck
Paes
Bongbexe
Holland
Sweden
Peta
Long Berg
Ion
Spongberg
Brooklyn
George
Alvin
Harry
Rose
Ward
Sioux Falls
Swedish Lutheran Church
Wm. Miller
Montana
County
Tyrone
Ireland
New York
Margaret Rees
Mr. Miller
London
Presbyterian Church
William van Schaick
Near Whittemore
Ines
Dejl Cheenay
Mr. Wren
Wren
Cheeney
Putzier
Brunaona
BF. M._Wolfe
C. N. Losbey
Mr. Wolfe
Ilicoia
Hugh Norwood
Tacoma
Hugh
Will
Kirschbaum and
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