Trustees Meeting Draws Large Attendance Over Road Law
The trustees and township clerks gathering last Tuesday drew 112 invitees, with over 100 present, amid questions on compensation and the new road law. Attendees faced uncomfortable quarters as the meeting, in the sheriff’s and superintendent’s offices, tackled ambiguous provisions and side issues while awaiting attorney general opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Toda
Springfield Township
J. G. Smith
Misstatements Corrected Axcona Towa March 10 1903
Editor allows space to answer criticisms from the Des Moines Register and Leader regarding a letter sent to Sheriff McDonald of Kossuth county. The writer responds to February 24th criticisms and addresses the matter in a brief public reply.
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Axcona
Towa
Counion
Bir
Des Moines Register and Leader
McDonald
Kossuth County
Hoppe Held to Grand Jury in Rape Case
Will Hoppe faced a preliminary hearing on a rape charge involving seven or eight year old Katie Dingis. Testimony included the child and mother, Dr. Walters, and arresting officer Peterson. Bail set at 4000 dollars. defence offered no witnesses.
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Hoppe
Will Hoppe
Katie Dingis
Squire Taylor
Dr. Walters
Wesley
Albert Peterson
Peterson
Walters
Frank Sivutny
Hubbard the Roycrofter lecture ends course run
Elbert Hubbard gave the final course lecture on the Roycrofters, introducing founder and head Elbert Hubbard in plain, simple language. The talk drew interest as few knew much about the establishment and its history, delivering a straightforward, unadorned narrative.
Essence of eloquence in East Aurora waxes rich
A note on a local craftsman in East Aurora near Buffalo who reproduces medieval style books and crafts. He employs about 300, publishes a magazine named the Philistine, lectures often, and grows a large landholdings while turning a profit. Also reports J L Marston’s homecoming and assertions about a state letter, plus praise for Marston’s choice to quit drinking.
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East Aurora
Buffalo
N.Y
Venice
Roycroft
J. L. Marston
Hone
Marston
Mt. Pleasant
John Downie
State Register and Leader
U.D. M. Republican
Cownie
F. M. Taylor
Mr. Pleasant
Murderer Hanged After Confession At North Dakota Case
William Ross, the North Dakota murderer linked to the Lemay victim buried in Forest Rice’s ranch well, was hanged Friday for the murder of Thomas Walsh. In a final statement he expressed remorse, confessed telling the truth, and named Karl Hanson as Lemay’s killer before the drop.
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Wm. Ross
North Dakota
Lemay
Forest Rice
Thomas Walsh
Karl Hanson
Ross
Local Happenings and Bereavement in Algona
The Courier extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs N Johnson of Sexton over the death of their 15 month 20 day daughter after pneumonia and whooping cough. A second child was born recently, adding strain on the mother Mrs McCorkle. Andrew Mitchell Peter Burt and daughter from Armstrong visited Algona to hear Elbert Hubbard and reconnect with old friends Mann family J R Stewart and family. Armstrong visitors noted fewer familiar faces in Algona streets as times changed.
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McCorkle
Johnson
Andrew Mitchell
Peter Burt
Armstrong
Algona
Elbert Hubbard
Mann
J. R. Stewart
Fort Dodge hotel plans rise from bond offer
Fort Dodge eyes a new six story, 150 room hotel funded by $75,000 in first mortgage bonds at 6 percent. City citizens would back the balance to start construction. C. J. Crawford of Fort Dodge states plans exist and the project will proceed if funding succeeds. An excursion to Washington and various local happenings fill the page with ads and notices about goods, services, and local movers.
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Fort Dodge
C.J. Crawford
Fritz Granzow
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Rowell and Sterling Seeders
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Peters
Satley
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C. F. Gange
Trustees’ Meeting
State Board of Control
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Charley Applegate
M. Taylor
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Andrew Norwood
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E. P. Fuller
Bob Wright
L. A. Olds
C. W. McMurray
Arthur Paine
Minneapolis
W. F. Bridewald
Madeira
Mina
Crowell Boys
O. Pearson
Eagle Township
Britt
Garner
BE. A. Patterson
Buell House
Dingley
Mr. Dingley
J. W. Wadsworth
Patterson
Wadsworth
Galbraith's
Timothy
Warden
A. Maleue’s
Durdall
Miller
P. Gange
Lacey’s
C. B. Hurchins
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Wanvep
M. J. Kenefick
J. B. Hortus
Bowyer's
Clarks & Co
Estray Norice
K. Ross
Milwaukee Depot
Beck
Walker & Morse
Dingley & CO
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