Dan Cupid and Coin: Mrs Palmer's 2500 Mile Marriage Quest
Mrs Charlotte Palmer of Boone walked and rode across Nebraska Colorado Utah Nevada and California totaling over 2500 miles to Seattle to wed Frank J Foy of Vancouver BC after a legal delay from a judge restricting witnesses. They advertised for sponsorship along the route and faced dangers from coyotes and a Sierra Nevada trek before finalizing the marriage in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Charlotte Palmer
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
California
Mrs. Palmer
Boone
Mr.Foy
Vancouver
Palmer
Edward Palmer
Ross
Omaha
Neb
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Ijoh
Foy
Local court actions and community notices in Algona
Court records show maintenance orders for Mary Burks Betta Madison and Lucele Gillett. Will of Barnet Devine set aside after Freilinger grandchildren failed to receive provisions. J W Sullivan named administrator. Numerous civil case defaults and settlements listed. Divorces granted and alimony ordered. Ditch injunction and supervisor case continued. Community events include library meeting plans and a Boone Valley inter high school field meet with a $50 trophy. Local obituaries and incidents noted along with town news and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burks
Betta Madison
Lucele Gillett
Barnet Devine
Freilinger
J. W. Sullivan
W. L Joslyn
Kossuth
Farmers Fenton Savings Bank
Henry Gray
Barttes & Sweney
H. B
Celia Campbell
A. M. Jasperson
W. H. Smith
Casper Kayser
Christ Keim
D. J. Haberger
H. O. Luddington
Julius’ J. Black
Germania Drug Co
Lewis Simon
Arthur McHone
EB. H. Lundy
Martin Peterson
Chas
Burmeinter Va
Manus Imp. Co
Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co
Winfield S. Pelton
Menke Abstract Co
C. J. Lenander
R. Clemons
Mary Clemons
Mary Sorenson
Christ Sorenson
Jennie Gifford
Jake Giffard
Mae Wilcox
Lee
Rutherville
Mattie Dewel
Public Library
W. B. Quarton
Misa Morse
Arthur Smith
T. P. Harrington
Algona
Boone Valley Inter High School Association
Algona Commercial Club
Belmond
Clarion
Eagle Grove
Fort, Dodge
Goldfield
Humboldt
Iowa Falls
Mason City
Pomeroy
Webster City
Local Happenings and Building News in Algona Area
A man named Anderson suffered a severe eye injury while painting for G W Boevers north of town. He and his son came from Kirksville Missouri to work here. a lath fragment struck his eye, risking both eyes. He was advised to seek eye specialists in Iowa City but chose to return home for treatment. Nearby, a new 12 responsive factory is under construction, promising fireproofing and employment. Col Spencer owns nearby land for sale at 1000 dollars, offering potential worker housing. Other local incidents include Otto Schmidt of Burt suffering a runaway crash and Keith’s back and leg injuries. Algona property demand remains, with recent purchase of the old U building site and a neighboring lot formerly owned by John Bingaman of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
G. W. Boevers
Kirksville
Boevers
Algona
Cretzmayer
Iowa City
Kirkavilla
Col. Spencer
Otto Schmidt
Burt
Monitor
Tha’ Apel Ako
Keith
A. Covey
John Bingaman
Nebraska
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steele
of Steele
Se Serge
Wm. C. Steele
Algona’s Best. ‘Clothes Store
Dan Cupid
Corey
John Chapin
O. P. McDonald
Portland Township
Wm. Daughan
Andregg
Miller
West Bend
Altona
Julius Isch
Hampton
Isch
Chicago
W. H. Ketcham
Hal Cowan
Woodson
Wood
New York
Sherwood
Oasis
J. E. Moulds
Lawler
Shackelton & Son
Charles Arendorfer
St. Benedict
Cretzmeyer
R. EB. Moulds
R. B
Manchester
John Wolfe
Courier
Cullen
Dailey
Whittemore
Algona Yesteray
Little
Sexton
Pera
Theda Bara ‘the Devil's Daughter
FOX Photoplay Supreme
Bessie Barriscale
Triangle Fine Arts
S:tar
Keystone-Bennett
Faversham
METRO
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