Walter Wildman Injured On Rail Near Algona
Walter Wildman of Corwith was severely injured last Monday while riding a Central train toward Algona. He was found unconscious on or near the track three miles east of Algona, brought to the Algona hospital, and died at 4 am the next day. Doctors treated him for skull injuries and concussion as his condition worsened, and the incident was tied to a public warning against getting on or off moving trains. The report notes his wife and five children and mentions a separate local legal matter involving Mel and a fine for intoxication.
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Walter Wildman
Corwith
Algona
Wilman
Central
Slagle Farm
Riddle
The
Algona Hospital
Kenefick, Cretzmeyer
Frazer
Wildman
Trouble for the Powelson brothers in Wesley
Mel and Cal Powelson of Wesley faced arrest after an evening of heavy tea led to a clash with Marshal Jon Cosgrove. Cal was jailed after a four person scuffle that left Mel with a head injury from the marshal. County Attorney Dickinson appeared for the state.
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Mel
Cal Powelson
Wesley
Calvin
A. A. Moore
Jon Cosgrove
Cal
Cosgrove
Ira Benton
Tra
Billie
Powelson
Dickinson
Giddings
Yukon Country Visit From Billings Pilot Describes Remote Dawson
Mr Beedle of this town hosted his brother H E Beedle a Yukon river pilot from Billings Montana. He recounts the Yukon river with more navigable miles than the Mississippi and a three month season of near continuous daylight. Dawson hosts about 5000 people once a boom town now quieter though 100 houses available. mining remains the chief industry with growing tourists and occasional farming attempts.
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Beedle
H. E. Beedle
Billings
Montana
Alaska
Yukon River
Mississippi River
Dawson
Tacoma Letter Describes Growth and Storms in 1909
A Tacoma correspondent writes of a severe Puget Sound storm, temperatures from seven above to around 60 above, and steady rain. He notes five house builds since arrival, four sold, and major city investments including a five million dollar rail depot program and a two million dollar power and light plant. He predicts Seattle’s exposition will attract visitors and urges editors to visit.
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Tacoma
Sirs
Democratic Party
Iowa
Puget Sound
Mercury
Seattle
Noxwoop
South
Asotin St
Tacoma, Wash
Best Coal Supply and New Cast Iron Sprint Arrivals
The Wheeler Lumsur Co. of Algona offers Scranton hard coal and various soft coals including Pyrolite and Virginia Sprint. They just received the first Algona car of Cast Iron West Virginia Sprint and another car of Petroleum Coke. Prices are right, weights reliable, and customers are urged to visit or call phone 57.
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Scranton
Sunday Creek
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Virginia
Sprint
Illinois
Iowa
Algona
West Virginia
Woopford
Wheeler Lumsur Co
Creamery For Sale At Hobart Auction Date Set
The Hobart Co operative Creamery Co will sell at public auction the Hobart Creamery at Hobart Town on Feb 15 1909 at 1 o'clock P M by order of the board L F Miller Pres L W Larson conducted my sale satisfactorily and recommended to others who want an auctioneer C E Winkie Salesmen Wanted to look after our interest in Kossuth and adjacent counties Salary or commission Address Victor Oil Company Cleveland O
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Hobart Co-operative Creamery Co
Hobart Creamery
Hobart
Town
L. F. Miller
L. W. Larson
C. E. Winkie
Kossuth
Victor Oil Company
Cleveland, O
Parsifal Tonight and Mrs Temple’s Telegram at Opera House
Martin and Emery present Parsifal in English at the opera house tonight with William Lynch Roberts’s version. Curtain rises earlier than usual. patrons should be seated by 7 45. Miss Rose Evans heads the cast in Mrs Temple’s Telegram appearing February 17 in a reputed season highlight.
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Martin & Emery
William Lynch Roberts
Messrs
New York
London
Glove Factory Shows Modern Machine Workings in Algona
A local feature praises Algona’s glove plant where cloth is cut, gloves sewn and finished by twelve machines. Owner Mr. Brunson notes high demand, plans expansion if workers grow, and stores stock in Wigwam upstairs. The piece extols broader manufacturing potential in Algona and urges new factories. Court records list several civil cases including Donker and Williams Co. vs Ramm and Heizer v railway among others.
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Algona
Earth
the Donker and Williams Co
D. W. Ramm
E. M. Corey
Chas
Monson
A.C. Beitch
A. J. Beitsch
A. J. Hinecker
Elizabeth A. Voorhees
H. H. Williams
Behrens Lumber Co
Ellen McCowien
W. D. Allison
Walter Fraser
Empire Cream Separator Co
Jason Bailey
Julia Higgins
Patrick
Fireman Hurt After Fall From Milwaukee Road Train
A Milwaukee Road fireman fell from a moving train last Saturday near Britt and was reported seriously hurt, with dying condition noted in the latest dispatches. The incident prompted emergency response as investigators review the circumstances of the fall.
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Milwaukee Road
Britt
Tramps Suspected in Fireman Injury on Train
Fireman Herman Rhoda suffered a crushed skull and was found unconscious beside the track after a forward baggage ride incident. A train crew halted the engine and found him. two tramps were arrested on suspicion of ejecting him. Details rely on the tramps’ account, as no other witnesses remain.
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Ife
Britt
Herman Rhoda
Missouri village brawl leads to court action
In a Missouri village two neighbors were arrested after a street brawl. The defendant recounted a card game dispute that escalated into violence, claiming a losing hand prompted rage and a physical attack. The judge heard his alibi as the case moved toward court proceedings.
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Missouri
Jedge
Jack
City Council Appoints Deputy Weighmaster and Approves Works
The City Council appointed George Bisha as deputy weighmaster at the Town Central depot. The Lacy feed yards remain to be removed. J H Peterson reported securing 100 yards of gravel for crossi ngs from Will Cook at one dollar per yard. New smoke stacks for the power house were ordered. Library trustees' report accepted and filed. Alderman Chubb favored enlarging the culvert at the brick yard. The following bills were allowed.
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George Bisha
Lacy
J. H. Peterson
Will Cook
Chubb
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S.seseeree Rere
Patterson & Son
Headquarters For
Good Coal
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Harrisburg
Majestic
Moore Bros. Company
GEO. Basea, Mgr
Iowa Central
Cal Fowelson
Yukon Country
M. E. Norwood
Des Moines
Jacob Switzer
Crowell
Woodford Wheeler Lin Br Co
Mdse
Nuaudain
Dray
Jobo Binganian
Antone Zitterich
Bert Peek
Tenmac
Standard Oil Co
Geo M Becht] & Co
Hinehon & Finnell
LA Gronwald
Nals Larson
Waren Fun
Rowman
Haullng
Dailey
Jobo Coon
Woodford-Wheeler Libr Co
Spurbeck-Lambert
First National Bank of Chicago
JW Kelly
Dudley
Roy Muleghast
Illinois Electric Co
the Downing Electrical Co
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Mdss
Archie Bushnell
Electrical Engineering Co
Mdeo
ROBOL
Algona Milling & Vain Co
Nutiong Carbon
James Patterson
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