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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
2
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The text notes Pope Leo is near death after days of frail health. It lauds his long life, vitality, and service to humanity, highlighting his exemplary character and dedication to Christian brotherhood. The world is described as intensely interested in his imminent dissolution and spiritual welfare.
Jeremiah B. Sullivan, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, rose from poverty on a Union County farm to become educated and ambitious. He walked to Afton High School for years, split chores by lantern light, and earned support from Judge W. McDill who offered him a path to law. In 1885 he married Miss Mattia Graves of Afton.
Chicago Star recounts W E Curtis from the Record Herald explaining a misprint turning a description of BR H Spence from a slender gentleman with a fine head into pin head. Curtis apologizes and notes printer and proof errors are common. He recalls a prior wedding typo about a lovely maiden.
Unclear OCR fragment notes a woman called a lonely maiden and mentions a husband, her father, and three brothers. The text suggests strong family bonds or ties that affected someone’s life, with odd phrasing about vacations and relationships. Details are fragmentary and names are unreadable.
Women and children suffer as two men face forced reform. Kopesky and Hubbard, both alcoholics, appear before Judge Quarton seeking mercy and chances to reform. Kopesky warned to abstain or face Cherokee confinement. Hubbard ordered held for thirty days to allow restraint, with possible three year sentence if he drinks again.
Dispatch from Kiel to the London Mail notes 4 000 salutes by our squadron at a cost of 24 500 and 105 American sailors deserting. Rear Admiral Cotton offered 20 dollars per man for return, but none captured so far.
A newspaper column argues that July Fourth deaths and injuries from fireworks show the need to ban giant firecrackers cannons and noisy devices. It urges municipalities to prohibit explosives and to promote safer entertainments. Casualties listed include locations such as Pittsburgh Washington Birmingham Cincinnati Oak Grove Springfield Sioux City Fort Dodge Davenport and others with multiple injured or killed.
In Algona Advance commentary, editors swap barbs about muzzle tactics and silence. Gov. Cummins is praised for looks while criticized for political stance as Iowa figures like Bailey and Mayne are contrasted. Discussions turn to vice presidential ambitions and party balance.
Opinion endorses the county treasurer loaning surplus funds to banks at a fixed 3 percent instead of depositing. Argues this would reduce contention over fair treatment, benefit public funds, and potentially exceed the treasurer's salary in returns. Includes candidate H BeLanare announcing for District No 3 supervisor nominating convention.
A local writer notes Algona’s baseball craze but highlights the Covunion senior wrangler who vowed not to attend games. He made an exception when the Flandrean Indians faced the Browns, with the clash described in humorous terms about the teams and fans.
The Brownies defeated the Indians 13 to 0 in a rapid matchup. Notable plays came from Harry Tremain and Will Cordingley as the Indigenous team, composed of eleven college players with painted names, struggled against the faster, sharper Brownies.
John Tiss of Corwith Iowa died at his home after a year of heart trouble and a fatal stroke. Born October 8 1844 in Utica New York he married Kate Shinburn in Croghan in 1868. The family moved to Kossuth County then Corwith where eleven children were born nine living. Funeral held at Corwith Catholic Church with G A R post burial honors.
Frisbys Version reports a dispute over corn sale terms with Chas Kelley near Swea City in July 1908. The letter states the speaker offered 200 bushels at 28 cents and asserts payment through A L Anderson, cashier of the State Bank, with corroborating purchase by neighbor Boynerief of 300 bushels.
The Potters Grove event featured Will Galbraith and Burt as top speakers with praise for Mr. McMahon’s oration. A large crowd enjoyed races and a ball game won 3 to 6 by Wesley, with the Wesley band and about seventy five locals in attendance. Germania reports Mr. Harrington and Tim in Norwood's tent sharing similar festive scenes.
In Fort Dodge a 16 year old girl accompanying show people from Omaha fell a hundred feet while attempting a rope glide from the new courthouse. She died and a man in the crowd suffered a fractured skull and broken collar bone. The performers are jailed on manslaughter charges as the investigation continues.
An advertisement notes a Busby Bros circus coming to town with two July shows. The show claims improvement and expansion since the last visit, featuring the Ashtons, a European acrobat family, Madame Julien, the Minnetts on high wire, the Julien children, and the Irwin family among many high class acts. Tickets priced 25 cents.
St Benedict squibs report a string of local items. Chas Caspari and other residents head to Dell Rapids for work. Nurell joins Alona Wednesday night while land deals close between Andorter and Bruns in Minnesota. A newborn boy, July Fourth band celebration success, Frank Addorfer back from Dell Rapids reports good crops. Funeral attendance at Corwith, Diehl’s barn, planned land purchases in Missouri, Fred Koch called home for his father’s illness, and hay shipments. Perry Burlin ships hay. Brank Bohn visits. Ed Ham mer’s party, F McCorkle on business.
St Joe celebrated the Fourth with lively activities at the West end as residents Mr Henry Borman visits friends and relatives Mr Arthur Jones returning from St Paul with his brother News notes include a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs John Erpelding born July 3 and a sighting of Mr Corsland of Livermore on local streets last week
Vere Warren son of N Warren of Larrabee was nearly killed last Monday when his coat tail caught a bolt on a feed grinder shaft. He hung 20 feet above ground suspended by his coat as the mill stood still with light wind. He was found later and released, his forehead showing the strain from the perilous position.
George W. Danna shipped six cars of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago last Sunday. Cattle prices were strong but hogs were slightly off. Hanna Val Zoelle and Anderson joined the stock movement, with Hanna and Zoelle returning Tuesday. Girls wanted at the Durdall.
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