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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
The Bancroft Fourth featured a large parade and varied public scenes. Attendees reported lively entertainment, with few accidents, though a moving picture room collapse caused injuries. Local officials praised safety efforts and noted a celebratory mood despite heavy rains.
Olaf Maline died. funeral held at Win Swen Lutheran church conducted by Stev Swenbesk. A Swedish immigrant who arrived over 50 years ago. Pearson wandered from home on Fourth, found Sunday morning. Milton Hubbson injured by active windmill. Angel nearly amputated. Evans traveled from Alexander to Stockton for the Fourth visit. Mia.da M. Reardon of St. Anthony Idaho visiting J. M. Dye. Mr. and Mrs. Van Voorhis to Book Rapids for doctor’s mother illness. they returned.
Mrs and Mes Dell Calkins return home at Crine Radda after visiting Mes Y Brakes end and Calkins sister Mrs. 670 Milton. Juln Brickeon aids in Eagle township work. Luther church in Swen township struck by lightning. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl host a Garner visit. Several residents travel to St Paul and other cities for confluence and discussions.
The Nelson home hosted a cheerful Fourth with friends and games though details are hazy. Will McMurray and wife left for Muscatine Monday night to take up work and a thrash outfit project. Miss Kate Perrigan visited Britt after time with her sister, Leonard Falk returned from the west to join Fourth festivities. Wil Regan of North Platte, Neb is working for Tom Blainsr.
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