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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1902

Page

2

Myons Convier subscription rates listed by Winchon Winnell

Subscription rates for Myons Convier appear from Winchon and Winnell. The notice lists prices for one year one copy and shorter terms though text is fragmented and some figures are unclear.

Candidacy and political notices amid river rescue tale

Republican readers are told Law 4 candidate for clerk of Kossuth County district court, Burt, April 7, 1902. A tale derides a St Louis girl who risked her life to be saved by Capt Hobson, tempered by a French tale of a glove and a lion den. Ex Governor Boutwell leaves the Republican party and aligns with Democrats over imperialism. Democratic county convention set for Aug 27. precinct chairs replaced. strong caucus urged. Corydon’s Capt J N McClanahan, a prominent politician, recently suffered a bad handshake incident.

CocniEr Liereby Law 4 District Court Kossuth County W. C. Dewel Burt St. Louis Miss Cerf Mississippi River BR. P. Hobson Galland Count de Lorge King Francis Hobson’s Geo. S. Boutwell Massachusetts Republican Party Lineslo Treasury Grant Democratic League Abraham Lincoln Sylue Hayve J.N. McClanahan Corydon Masonic Order of Iowa Ancona Verususpay Avarir Wodock A Des Moines Sept Philllips Del Algona Hirst E. Winkie Wit & I. Serler W. A. Dutton S. McCoy Buffalo T. Halt Smith Cresco Jones Bagh Andrew Newel Garteld Roy Pankuk Germanii Greenwood Ow Lesiie Veower H Sheridan Evel Harrisassant He McGivney Hebron AL Irvingt Long Sistas Tn Graves Olin Stewart Bunk LaVerne Kate H Henry Riley Aminliel Springfield Wey G. HL. Stolte F. G. Gibber Unlan Vrank Thomy Wesley Giddings A Whitten C. Cullen Ione Nossyth T. M. Finnell

Handshake Misfortune Sparks Sleepy Town Comment

A man’s reckless handshake caused multiple fractures in his hand followed by a cancerous growth that led to amputation. The writer laments citizens losing limbs to too warm political greetings, urging caution in public ceremonies.

Clarke Establishes Banks in Minneapolis and New Salem

A. D. Clarke and partners open Clarke National Bank of Minneapolis at Fourth and Wichelet with $200000 capital. C. S. Kellogg to cashier and L. Williams as vice president. Another bank, First National of New Salem, SD, with Charles Kellogg as cashier, aims to handle land leases and sales. Clarke plans further ventures while praising Barr and other associates.

A. D. Clarke Kossuth Clarke National Bank of Minneapolis Alte Fourth and Wichelet Metropolitan Bank BP. Barr Swea City L. Williams Clarke A. D Wred Fred Mr. Williams Mr. Adams Homer A. Miller Des Moines Granger Waukon Cook Cedar Rapids J. F. Thompson Forest City S. H. Taylor Elmore Mr. Clarke First National Bank of New Salem D. Chas. S. Kellogg Ernest Bacon A. T S. P. Barr Courier

New Ownership to Take Over Algona Advance This Month

Ralph W. Hays & Co. of Eagle Grove will assume possession of the Algona Advance around the first of the month. The new owner, a veteran newspaper man, will move to Algona and oversee operations, likely leading to Reed stepping down as editor after an adjustment period. Reed has had a demanding year but is credited with solid performance amid labor and anxieties, and may return to papers in some capacity later.

Algona Ralph W Ben

Singular telegram mix up leads to rushed chase for sick brother

A telegram intended for E E Bowyer misidentifies a North Dakota address and reaches Bowyer in Minnesota. He learns the message is likely aimed at E B Lashaar after checks with a hotel man and operator. Bowyer races toward Balfour and then St Paul seeking the sick recipient while a betrothed young woman also hurries toward him.

E. G. Bowyer Balfour N. D E. E. Bowyer E. B. Sayers Mr. Sayers Mr. Bowyer Palmer LaVerne St. Paul Lafe Bowyer

Drunkards Sentenced to Inebriate Asylum Reform Move

County Attorney Cohenour prosecuted Christ Buettscher John A Johnson and Frank Buarser for habitual drunkenness in Bancroft. They were convicted and sentenced to one year in the Mt Pleasant inebriate asylum, with parole possible after 380 days if reformed. They must file monthly sworn statements to the governor proving sobriety and avoidance of drunkards. A prior case in Forest City involved N Bidne, sentenced to the hospital for drunkards once the facility is ready.

Cohenour Bancroft Christ Buettscher John A. Johnson Frank Buarser Algona Marshal Shiltz Quarton Mt. Pleasant McDonald Lils Forest City N. Bidne Kelly Bidne Justice of the Peace Oficer Board of Control

Death of D H Setchell Pioneer Educator in Town Passes

Delos H. Setchell died last Saturday at his home after a brief illness. Born in Bainbridge New York he would have turned 78 on August 30. A Wyoming Seminary graduate he pursued Greek and Latin studies and married Martha Hawley. He taught in Berwick and other towns before moving west and settling in Kossuth County in 1872. He leaves two daughters Mrs J R Jones and Miss Cora Setchell and his wife. He was a studious man devoted to natural science and astronomy with strong interest in the hereafter.

Martha Hawley Huntington Tle Berwick Kossuth County J. R. Jones Cora Selchell

Honest Man Laid to Rest in Chicago Attended by Family

The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the deceaseds house. Rev. Suckow conducted a fine discourse. The deceaseds brother from Chicago and his nephew Carl Setchell attended the services.

Suckow Chicago Carl Setchell

Death of Patrick Soton Brought Family Farewells Near Algona

Patrick Soton died at his daughter Mrs. James McEnroe’s residence east of Algona after years of care with the McEnroe family. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States in 1861 and to Iowa in 1876. He would have been 87. Survived by two sons and four daughters, including Mrs. James McEnloe, Mrs. John O’Hara, and Mrs. Timothy Connell. a Dubuque Sister of Charity is noted as deceased. Funeral from the Catholic church followed by a large procession to the burial site. Mr. and Mrs. Connell of Monona attended.

Patrick Soton I’mday James McHnroe Algona Texas James Mcliinos John O'Hara Timothy Connell Monona Charity Dubuque Mrs. Connell

The Old Sexton Poem At The Funeral Gate

A graveyard sexton recites in a somber voice as coffins pass. He proclaims his age and duty, gathering the dead in, promising order in death while the living linger. time will yield to a mightier final call.

Sexton Tsai Oyselt Benjamin

Does it Pay to Buy Cheap A remedy for coughs and lung troubles

A vintage ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as the sole global remedy for severe threat and lung troubles. It promises healing, inflammation relief, easy expectoration, and better sleep, urging readers to try one bottle from R. H. Millers and to obtain Green's Special Almanac. It also notes A. D. Clarke & Co. offers five percent loans with optional yearly payments.

Boschee R. H. Miller's Green

For Sale Cheap Whittemore Two-Story Brick Store

Classified notice advertises a two story brick store building for sale in Whittemore Iowa. It promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy and urges readers to contact Aug Fenske for details while mentioning R H Millers Drug Store and Green's Special Almanac.

Whittemore Iowa Aug. Fenske August Wlower Green R. H. Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchon & Winnell Miine Apolis New Salem, N. D Gene Ward Henry Ford A. N. Willey Wenter Balfour, N. 1 D. H. Setchell A. D. Clarke & Co JAS Taylor’s R.R Chicago & North-Western North Milwaukee Paul Orci Nog Abs Hp. An Iowa Central Depaity Wall Ahkive Sanday Chrischilles & Herbst Joe Wallick State E. A. Patterson GALL Spurbeck-Lambert Co Aberdeen Angus Tue Roycroft Stock Farm W. A. Tuttle Titonka, Iowa
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