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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
5
Home Economics Club hosts a Sports Day on Tuesday June 28 at Kos suth County Fair Grounds featuring a grand auto parade a baseball game and field sports. Proceeds support beautification of Algona ark properties. Reserve the date for a holiday and watch papers for updates.
Notice from Geo Shaddick and wife of Algona Iowa describing a new up to date popcorn and peanut wagon to handle growing trade. They thank patrons and ask for continued support for their line of goods.
Plan a Western trip to Colorado Utah California Yellowstone NP or the North Pacific Coast with distinctive attractions. Massive mountains giant redwood trees green canyons and towering waterfalls linger in memory. Low round trip fares June to September and splendid train service from all points. For tickets and full particulars apply to ticket agents Chicago and North Western Railway st
Tax sale held December 7 in Kossuth County Iowa involved Lot Seven and North Half of Lot Eight and Out-lot Three of Moorehouse Sub-Division. J Sherman delinquent taxes. certificate purchased by Jon J Sherman then assigned to Andrew Mitchell, current owner. Redemption period expires. deed issued by treasurer to transfer ownership. Dated May 1914 in Lowevus?
A visitor’s tour of Chinatown begins at a prominent hotel and follows a guide through Grant and California streets into the heart of the district. The piece notes architecture, commerce, opium dens, gambling, a Chinese Josh House a Confucian temple and a Baptist mission, with reflections on demographics, exclusion policy and the uplift of Chinese Americans.
Frank Hendricks died Sunday evening after a long illness from a failing heart. Born August 14, 1876 in Sparta Wisconsin, he moved with family to White Lake South Carolina then Spencer Iowa where he finished school in 1896. He served as a railway postal clerk for fourteen years before illness forced retirement. He married Ollie Shorb May 22 1901 at Spencer and they moved to Algona nine years ago, living here since. Surviving are wife Ollie and three children Lenore Gladys and John. He was a Methodist and funeral services were held at his home with Reba Taylor and Smiley officiating. Family from Dubuque and Chicago attended. burial in Spencer.
Katharine Paxson and Frederick Shaffer wed at the Paxson residence with Rev. Holmes officiating. The bride wore a fine gown under a green canopy, a wedding feast followed, and the couple departed by auto for a Chicago-bound trip after celebrations. He is a lawyer from New Hampton, she a popular local young lady.
Memorial Day events in Algona under Sons of Veterans auspices begin at the Call Opera House with invocations, readings, and music by local groups. A 1:15 pm procession to the cemetery follows, with remarks by Mr Porterfield and school performances.
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