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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

7

Judge Coyle Court Notes In Walters Case Verdict For Defendant

In Algona, Judge Coyle’s first term shows a quiet, decisive style. The Walters-Daken case ended with a verdict for the defendant. no fees awarded. Several other matters, including estates and various civil actions, were processed or scheduled for next term as the court adjourned at noon Wednesday.

Coyle Algona Courier Walters- Daken Ties, Smith & Co Matt Richardson Menke Krapp Otto Kohl Genrich W. W. Wheeler P. Christensen Math J. Nemmers Amos Bergmann

Death of Mrs P L Slagle in Algona Iowa

Mrs P L Slagle died suddenly after a brief illness described as grip and possible heart failure. A native of Ohio aged 67, she and husband Mr Slagle moved from Columbus City to Red Wing Minnesota then to Algona in 1869 where they have since resided. Five sons survive including Frank, ex superintendent, now returning from the Philippines. funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev Spray officiating. large turnout of friends and family. obituary notes her Methodist faith and respected character.

Elmer Charles Walden Methodist Church Spray Slagle

Alfalfa Experiments in Northern Iowa Prove Unprofitable

The Courier’s Agricultural Editor reports two attempts at alfalfa in the county failed to pay. In 1905 five acres were planted as hog pasture but pigeon grass crowded the crop and winter killed most plants. A second effort in cleaner land after manuring two acres also died after frost, leaving little to show. The editor doubts alfalfa is viable here and welcomes experiences from others.

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Mulkins Bunkoed by Des Moines Grafters in Robbery

Algona man J F Mulkins was lured to Des Moines by a group claiming to offer a cheap car. After drinks and a speed ride he awoke to find his money and overcoat gone. Four suspects, W W Kinksley Charles Gibson Julia Doris and Stella Thompson, were arrested for larceny from the person and arraigned with a preliminary hearing set for Monday.

Mulkins Algona W. W. Kinksley Charles Gibson Julia Doris Stella Thompson Sims Brunnemer Kirkwood Quartette Iim Mathis

SEXTON NEWS NOTES AND LOCAL GIST

Henry Hawley shipped his household goods to Mason City to make his future home and works at the cement factory. A couple of local young ladies had an exciting accident last week. Farmers plant corn despite cold weather hoping for warmth. Seeman painted his houses on town and farm. Nels Johnson and children went to Altona Monday. Mrs. Saunders and sister visited Algona Saturday. Jennie Wieland visited Reinecke near Irvington last week. Hart and Chitty went to Wesley skating rink. Edith Fatland left for Kanawha to visit. Johnsons visited Armstrongs near Irvington Sunday. Bob Young moved stock to Chicago. Lehman couple visited their pen Thursday. Mrs. Will Hager was in Wesley Tuesday. Seeman family spent Sunday at Bob Young’s.

Henry Hawley Mason City Mr. Hawley Seeman Nels Johnson Altona B. E. Saunders Ellen Bohenens Algona Jennie Wieland Reinecke Irvington Leonard Hart Clyde Chitty Wesley Edith Fatland Kanawha J. Armstrongs Bob Young Chicago A. J. Lehman Will Hager John Seeman

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Sceere the Good Clothes House of Ke Goce Ube Biuchiteng Gie Deering Dedre de Laval W. H. Hodges Dr. Walters Frederick Rochrdauz Emelie Meyer Tidde K. DeBoer W. F. Kruger Rosa Lickteig Aaron Rutherford Amelia Bauman Christine Forsgreen A. L. Anderson Admr John Rosenmeyer W. T. Hall Chas W. H. Wheeler H. C. Armstrong Chag Marinda Wheeler Katie Miller John W. Henry Geo. Miller Mike Loss Martin Finley J. A. Dorweiler John Dorweiler Sullivan & McMahon J. G. Gilman Harry Mahrings Paulson Bros Mrs. Evert Lester Homesteaders Richardson & Jan John Hoeck B. I. Robinson Thos. Thomassen H. S. Welch Edw. Johnson Frank Steblitz Vernon Finkle Welch Bailey Bros W. J. Harvey F. W. Converse W. E. Tong C. C. Chubb A. A. Bakke Lizzie Hefler Geo. Hefler G. E. Sparks Hattie I. Sparks Lizzie Kelly Thos. P. Kelley P. L. Slagle Iowa Mulkins DS Algonians J.F. Mulkins Des Moines Morpheus Register Sexton News
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