Augustus M Johnson dead at 3 30 pm after paralysis
Augustus M Johnson died Sunday at his Algona home aged 95 after a long life as a pioneer. Born January 26 1820 in Meredith New York he married Elizabeth Fish in 1844 and had four children. He served in the 31st Iowa Infantry from 1862 to 1864 and later ran a blacksmith and wagon shop in Algona before retiring in 1898. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist church and interment was in Irvington cemetery beside his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Johnson
Augustus M. Johnson
Meredith
Delaware County
New York
Elizabeth M. Fish
Geo. M
Mares Lafayette
Edward
Augusta
Mark Parsons
Edward S
Algona
Mr. Johnson
Oneonta
N. Y
Nashville
Jackson County
Iowa
California
Panama
31St
Iowa Infantry
Chickamauga Bayou
Arkansas Fork
Greenville
Raymond
Jackeon
Vicksburg
St. Louisa
George M
Methodist Church
Taylor
Irvingtwn
Ole Peterson Seeks Redress Over History Deal
Ole Peterson of east Sex ton traveled to Algona last Saturday in strong indignation over a county history contract. A history promoter allegedly talked him into purchasing two volumes for $18.00, then pressured for a signed contract he could not read without his glasses. The disputed agreement and coercive tactics prompted Peterson to await further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Peterson
Sexton
Algona
Fellowa
Sharp
Heithen
Petergon
Peterson
Another Old Settler Gone Dole of Irvington Dies at Seventy
Fred Dole aged seventy of Irvington died Tuesday morning after years of declining health. Born in Freeport Illinois he moved to Kossuth county thirty years ago, living first on a farm near St Benedict then near Irvington. He married in November 1866 to his wife who died February 28 1910. Survived by two sons Fred and Leo and two daughters Anna wife of John Ludwig and Agnes wife of Robert Dutton, plus a brother and two sisters. He was a Catholic and buried from Algona yesterday beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dole
Irvington
Mr. Dole
Freeport
Ill
Kossuth County
Stephenson County
St. Benedict
Dole Leavea
Anthony
Lena
Island
Eldora
Town
Dwight
Kansas
Algona
Unfavorable Crop Reports Across Central States June
Crop reports from ten central states show a general need of rain with drought harming grains and fruits. Missouri and Indiana face poor stands and low yields while Kentucky and Tennessee expect large crops of cotton, corn, and tobacco. Texas oats harvests progress. Nebraska eastern regions flourish, western drought persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Middle- West
Missouri
Kansas
Ilindie
Indiana
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Nebraska
Midge Ciocese
Local Happenings in Algona and Plum Creek Township
County Attorney Van Ness handles a case against a meat seller accused of maggot-infested meat after a citizen's complaint. A separate matter involved an auto driver with a mere paper number. both cases were settled quickly. Plum Creek residents pursue a township hall project to host social events, potentially funded by common effort. Barn fire at Miller farm destroys 160 hens and more. Bert Grant, uninsured, suffers heavy losses and seeks community aid. Wireless telegraph concept discussed by Mr. Morgan, with Algona as a potential government station site. Summers returns from Florida to harvest strawberries. plans to split time between mountain Tennessee summers. Rev. Traskow of Plum Creek visits from Wisner, Neb, with fishing and auto races in Fairmont on the itinerary. Pink of Buffalo township reports a failed x-ray of a leg, leaving him with a limp. A shooting accident in Wesely injures a 10-year-old, prompting calls to ban revolvers. Origer of Grant township notes drought impact and corn growth. Trainer of Burt profits from land sale. Local marriages include Lilly Bowen and Pearl Kenyon, both Algona residents, tying to Clayton Baskin and Frank Suttle respectively. Fairmont auto races draw regional interest. Mountford’s Ford Racer participates with other drivers. Community updates cover travel plans of local families and the Wright-Daley wedding in Menominee, Michigan. New arrivals include Charles Arnold from Ortonville. Mrs. Starr visits Algona from Delta, Colorado for class reunion and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Creek Township
Plum Creek
George Miller
Plum Creek Station
Bert Grant
Mr. Miller
Algona
W. E. Summers
Florida
Tennessee
Traskow
F. L. Traskow
Wisner
Neb
Plum ‘Creek
Clear Lake
Fairmont
Portland Township
Burt
Old Maida
John Pink
Buffalo Township
Anton Origer
Grant Township
Waas
Hutchison & Gilmore
Mr. Origer
Hutchison
Tom Trainer
Sherif
Holcomb
Lilly B. Bowen
A.L. Bowen
Pearl Kenyon
D. D. Kenyon
Clayton L. Baskin
Willow City
N. D
Frank G. Suttle
Aberdeen
Community Notes At Whittemore And Algona
GEO and Boyle report a lively Hub visit with old friends including Capt Ingham Haggard Wadaworth and Paxton. Farley left for Paducah via Milwaukee Racine and Lyons to visit brothers in Kentucky. A church fire, medical operations, highway plans, a ball game Wesley vs Whittemore, teacher Grace McDowell headed to Des Moines, and local social bits fill a bustling page of small-town life.
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Capt. Ingham
D. A. Haggard
Joe Wadaworth
C. Byson
Ed. Kieth
Joe Paxton Altho
J. M. Farley
Paducahy
Milwaukee
Racine
Lyons
Wis
Kentucky
Farley
Fire Company of
Whittemore
McCreary
Kenefick
Joe Paxson
Ed Kieth
Joe
Elbowa
Strategy Board
Algona
Grace McDowell
Des Moines
Highland Park College
H. J. Thompson
Hhere
Hanis
Wilson
U.S. Senate
Wesley
Leo Swanson
A. H. Stock
A. H
Frank Bestenlehner
Frank
Flora. Kramer
Byson
Great Weekly
Yours Truly
Gosh Hinchon
Jane
John Mesing
Wesessay
Messing
Brothers Meet For First Time During Visit To St Benedict
St Benedict news notes John Huschka and family hosted a visit from his brother Will Huschka of Winnipeg Canada and Lyndsy’s brother Frank Huschka of Franklin County Town. Frank and Will had never met before despite Will being nearly two decades younger. The report mentions a family history with relocation to Canada and a note about a recent marriage to Miss Monts in Ibley Iowa.
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John Huschka
Will Huschka
Winnepeg
Canada
Lyndsy
Frank Huschka
Franklin County
Frank
Will
Altho
Frank Hi
Mias- Monts
Ibley
Lows
Death of Louis Lessing long time Algona resident
Louis Lessing, longtime Algona resident and former furniture dealer, died at noon Wednesday at the W. H. Horan home where he had lived six months. Born March 2, 1824 in Berlin, he came to America, married in Wisconsin, and had three sons. His wife died in Wisconsin. he moved to Algona about forty years ago and later remarried Mrs. Potter. Funeral services were held by Rev. Day of the Baptist church. He had no relatives in the United States, but an aged brother and two sisters remained in Germany. The notice also covers other local notices including a Rural Letter Carriers Association formation and a humorous fishing season poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louia Lessing
Algona
W. H. Horan
Horan
B. H. Winkie
Union Townsip
Ei. J. Dormey
Minneapolis
Mr. Lessing
Berlin
Germany
America
Wisconsin
Alaska
Winkie
Day of the Baptist
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Sharps
Illinois
van Ness
Petera
Bart
E. J
Van
LaVerne
Teady
W. W. Finn
Pres. McKinley
H. S. Mountford
Boody
J. A. Kennedy
James, Minn
J. M. Glasier
Charles McLaughlin
St. Cloud
Vea
Harry Wright
Wright
Gladys Daley
Menomnee
Michigan
Eagle Grove
Charles Arnold
Ortonville
Milton Starr
Starr
Delta
Colorado
Ames
Col
Spencer
Frank Beatenlehner
J. M. Stella & , Son
Mike
Kasper Thilges
St. Joe
Geo
Boyle
Whittenore News and Comment
Mason City
Micheal Krebsbach
Adama
Minn
Will Mayer
N. H. Raskupf
Frank Amen
E. F. Rahm
Barber Harleman
St. Benedict News
Louis Lessing
Kossuth
Gabor
Wm. B. Mason
Lowa
Chas. D. Dixby
Ike
Hank
Tucker
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