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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
4
In WhittemoreGeo with Boyle column notes D. D. Proper of Des Moines demands the local M. D. church return a bell moved from the Baptist church belfry. The piece questions ownership and hints at potential litigation while praising nearby events. Local news covers county fair talk, travel, weddings, and community happenings with multiple names and venues.
St John’s parochial school holds commencement in Jefferson Hall on Thursday evening June 20. The program features choruses, solos, piano duets and trios, an oration sequence including Mary Queen of Scots and Jefferson, a valedictory, and the conferring of honor keys. Anthony Mayer and Paul Loversan returned today from the Lienpist convention.
Lightning struck the Chas. Duhig barn on the town edge tearing shingles and scorching it amid rain that likely prevented a blaze. A storm also hit Mr. Richardson’s new barn. Local travels note Lewis Olson plans a South Dakota trip, with AW Bruce to cover Queal & Go. A free picture day at Anderson’s gallery amused patrons. Various residents' travels, illnesses, and social events fill the week, including a funeral, fishing reports, and plans for an Opera House play in June.
The marriage occurred in the church at nine o'clock Tuesday morning in the presence of fifty relatives and friends with Rev. Erdeman officiating. The bride wore a green silk gown trimmed with lace appliqué and chiffon. Bridesmaids were Misses Anna and Adel Hari. Following the ceremony guests gathered at the bride's parents home for a reception. The couple will live on the groom's parents' farm one mile south of town. Many friends wish them happiness. gifts were exchanged. Several locals and visitors attended from nearby towns. A number of rural improvements and a change in local station agent were noted.
Miss Marie Moulton returns home from Illinois after six weeks visiting relatives while Miss Deva Salton comes back from Cedar Falls where she studied the past year. Mrs. J L Kramer travels to Webster City, Miss Lydia Wiemer of Radcliffe visits her brother, and local families host relatives during a camp meeting in Elmore. 1000 celery plants for sale at 35 cents per 100.
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