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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
6
GEO, BOYLE'S COLUMN, Convention Leaflets and Hagggard run also with notes on W L Joslyn Hanna Whittemore and Dailey in the Algona convention scene. References to Germania Big Kossuth Wartman and Peters, and a vote tally across wards. Mentions a lunar horoscope and 1908 predictions, Fenton support, M W A picnic at LaVerne, and a desire to wash linen before the next convention.
Report notes Supervisor Kunz and Guy Butts did not vote in Wesley republican caucus. one Democrat out of town also abstained. Last fall’s totals were 223 to 146 Republican, 70 Democratic and Prohibition. Wesley may gain 11 votes in future conventions. Tom Kelly toured Minnesota, ending in Elmore with legal trouble and possible parole revocation of Gov. Cummins. Township trustees consider a Harvey grader to move dirt for road work, testable on local road. purchase price $928 over six years. Farm three miles north reports seam infection in a horse, stretched recovery unlikely. Dr. Howe and Dr. West treat. Seven children in the family face hardship. Mrs. W. D. Woltz in the locality.
In St. Joseph area residents note warm weather and a June 4 party at Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gales celebrating Miss Maggie Klelo’s eighteenth birthday with a gift of a ring. Local updates mention a windmill for Nick Reding, butter production at the creamery, Joseph Becker buying a farm in Watkins, Minnesota, and various local services and happenings in St. Joseph.
A compact row of old time ads. Bowyer sells glasses while others offer manure disposal services and a dumping ground. O B Hurchrs mentions restrictions on tin cans and broken crockery. A D Clarke & Co advertises money to loan at five percent.
A large excursion program by the Brotherhood of American Yeomen via the Milwaukee road on Wednesday June 17 features a grand parade in Algona and a new pavilion program at Clear Lake Park with addresses, archery contests, prize money, and baseball games. Special trains depart Algona early, round trip from Algona $1.40, with free programs, concerts, and lake steamers available for crowds.
Grover Cleveland writes on fishing ethics for the Independent urging distinction between pleasure and profit, urging restraint on catches to avoid waste and greed. He warns against constant slaughter by those who fish only when fish bite and calls for self discipline to remain moral and balance luck.
An Oklahoma paper reports a controversy after a baby was born to a minister last Saturday. Officers waited with $30 to cash, and Sunday two side bets arose over whether the minister would thank God for the money or for the baby. The reverend prayed for both, while the crowd remains undecided. A Durral lunch counter offers meals for 20 cents under manager H Norton.
A pretty church wedding occurred last Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's church uniting Henry M. Thilges and Klatte Plathe. Rev. Pabber Jungblatt officiated with Lizzie Plathe and Annie Thilges as bridesmaids and Leonard Thilges and Herman Plathe as best men. The bride wore sea green peau de soie with chiffon and lace trim and carried bridal roses. bridesmaids wore white. After nuptial mass the party went to the bride’s parents’ home west of St. Joe for a reception and wedding dinner amid many gifts and well wishes. The couple, from two prominent families, will reside on the Thilges farm south of Algona.
Blacksmith sought for new business at Seneca with shop ready. Ad copy lists Paclow mare for sale aged 12 with a record, a lost plush cape missing north of Algona, a finder reward, and Plymouth Rock eggs for sale with incubation options. Names include D. Co. Adame, J. M. Moonn.
Notice of public sale by sheriff to satisfy a court execution against R I Bedgood Julia Bedgood J H Bedgood Wesley Alliance Co ripe Steak Co Deering Harvester Co L Jenkins Martin Jordan and International Harvester Co in favor of Rodney Will. sale at the courthouse steps Algona Iowa on July 7 1903 between 9 and 4 o'clock with Lot 2 Block 1 and Lot 4 Block 4 Call's addition to Wesley Iowa subject to encumbrances. sale begins at 5 o'clock p m witnessed June 3 1903 NASD W W MODONA Sheriff of Kossuth County Iowa
Remnants in Worsted Goods dressing fabrics towling wash dress goods ribbons silks and other cloths and fabrics offered at discount ranges from fifteen to fifty percent. Mail orders filled promptly by Chrischilles and Herbst at their Remnant Counters.
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