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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
2
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In Carroll Iowa a Republican district convention erupted into disorder between Garst and Salinger factions. Salinger cursed the chair and protesters walked out as Garst and Cummins delegates won on credentials. The hall later sang and the convention proceeded, electing Garst Cummins delegations.
The piece argues Cummins would win the Republican nomination over Trewin. It accuses Trewin of trickery and corruption and alignment with corporations, while praising Cummins as preferable for honest politics and good government. Herriott is mentioned as receiving less support.
The Garst faction held a majority at the county convention while the Salinger faction bolted and held a separate convention. Each faction will present its delegation at the state convention for admission. The editorial laments the party’s division as harmful to the country and hopes for unity in Kossuth.
A local dispatch questions the township vote in Orthell, Hancock County, where residents backed Cummins. The speaker chides Bailey, the machine watchman and postmaster, urging accountability for the outcome and posting duties.
Cummins has carried every county that has held conventions so far, and if he carries Kossuth he is as well as nominated. It is surprising what strength he is developing.
Estherville citizens report the sudden disappearance of J Holmes, a well known local, with no word on his whereabouts since May 13. He drove a team to Spirit Lake, bought beer at Superior, then rode a train to Worthington. His team was found tied in the street Monday. He wore light clothing and had no coat or vest. His family is greatly alarmed and cannot explain his departure.
The Estherville Democrat reports growing optimism that the Town Central railroad will extend its line from Algona to Estherville this year. A Democrat representative cites assurances and quiet consideration by Town Central officials, with possible construction imminent. The new line would position Estherville as a division point and boost connection facilities.
The remarks suggest officials have considered funding and are weighing the project. If financed, Wildfair would rapidly become a major railroad town in the northwest, signaling a shift in regional commerce and transportation.
The Counts record of James Hinchon son of J W Hinchon who died at 22 after pleuro pneumonia following a harsh illness. He was a St Johns College student and an athlete adored by family and community. His funeral was held at the Catholic church with many local mourners present.
Mr and Mrs John Goeders plan a Minnesota trip to inspect land for speculative purchase. Gessie Rist remains unconscious after more than eight weeks. Mrs McMahon of Unius township is again very ill after a brief improvement. A candidate who pays an editor should use cash not a check. A $100 check from a candidate to editor Yas Leen has circulated county banks for days. John Vaughan learned yesterday from his brother that one of his sons is Wort Dodge.
The notice covers typhoid and smallpox quarantines, a keg party incident near Ruthven ending in jail for two youths, and a court scene where a local dentist faced ethics discipline. It also mentions Wesleyite attendance, a Forest City hotel debate, Illnois Central potential takeover of rail lines, funeral oration for Joe Call, and a colorful catalog of Republican mood descriptions observed in the county.
A Los Angeles Herald verse contemplates aging with fading hair and stiffening limbs. The speaker notes dim eyes, slower steps, and weariness, yet glimpses a serene, peaceful rest as loved ones pass and a heavenly home nears.
Mrs Folin nee Aimelli Henderson died early Sunday after Christmas illness left untreated. Born Sweden June 16 1845 she married Mi Fohlin in New York Sept 3 1873. They lived in West Stockbridge Oyster Bay and Alma where they settled in 1886. Survived by daughter Josephine two sons and two daughters predeceased. Funeral at home with pastor Rev S Ollerenshaw and East ern Star ritual at grave. Peace to her ashes.
Hank Stebbins died suddenly last Thursday evening after a brief heart issue. A longtime Algona resident and teamster, he had been in his usual health earlier that day before collapsing at home. His funeral drew many old friends as neighbors remember him as an honest, hard working man.
Bancroft Register reports G F Holloway and John Whalen depart with the white wonders the first week for Dubuque where the horses debut this season at a major park opening on Sunday. They then head to Indianapolis for a week, Pittsburgh for a few weeks, and Buffalo to entertain Pan American visitors most of the summer. Holloway may alter the route to consider gullwedge offers from eastern cities.
Under Rev Father Muenlech and Dr John H Scherer the two professors Brey and Haynes present a two and a half hour Oberammergau Passion Play with 225 actors, 600 to 700 lifesize scenes, sacred hymns, and a devout lecture to aid Christian worship at St Benedict church on May 28 1901 at 730 pm with 60 cent admission and 25 cent children.
Notice says city council approves the Crescent Directory Co plan to number building facades. Representatives offer numbering at 40 cents per building to modernize property and improve city appearance, aiming at broad citizen participation.
Arrangements are made for Memorial Day services with a Sunday memorial at the Methodist Episcopal church attended by the Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans. Rev Ollerenshaw will deliver the sermon. Decoration Day at the Opera House on May 30 features Judge Bishop of Des Moines. The program includes readings, an address by Bishop, music by the High School Chorus, and processions to the cemetery with regimental bands and ex-soldiers. Comrades invited to meet at the G A R hall May 24 at 10 a.m. to attend. Flower committee listed with names and flower collection details.
The Friends of James Taylor Post Georgia solicit assistance in obtaining mowers for Memorial Day services. All flowers left at W. Robinson's on May 29 will be gratefully received. Also noted is a display from Gualbraith Shoe Store offering soft sole shoes in various colors suitable for babies.
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