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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1914
Page
5
The 1914 election results show Republican gains nationwide with Democrats still controlling Congress. J W Sullivan receives an unprecedented large majority in Kossuth County signaling strong local support and esteem. H J McChesney’s victory for treasurer pleases supporters, while opponent J Johnston faces disappointment but remains optimistic about future opportunities.
The Bull Moose faction failed to meet expectations as Judge Quarton placed third in the contest, trailing the Democratic candidate Mr. Kelleher who ran without campaign activity yet secured more votes in the county. The report notes disappointment among Peters and supporters.
Krate Lamberson longtime Kossuth figure died at his daughter Mrs H L Lowe home in Whitney South Dakota recently. He was born in 1833 near Vicksburg Michigan and married Sarah Jane Bongey in 1863. The couple moved to Kossuth County in 1866 and later resided in Algona working in local industries.
Health decline followed by retirement led to his return to Michigan and wintered with a daughter in Chicago. He died in Whitney, 8. D. after living with daughter Mrs. Lowe. Survived by three daughters, one died in infancy. Abroad attendees included James Lamberson of Freemont Neb., John Penfield and Mrs. Macran of Vicksburg Mich., sisters Mr. and Mrs Goss Clarke of Eagle Grove. Rev F C Taylor led funeral. Masonic lodge conducted burial.
Dr. O’Brien of Emmetsburg presents C. A. Pringle of Palo Alto county as a cured intestinal tuberculosis patient. Seventeen months earlier pruning operations drained the peritoneal cavity and removed diseased tissue. Pringle, 25, worked on a steam dredge and now reports strong health, though doctors advise avoiding heavy work for a year.
A brief local item notes a marriage reportedly welcomed as auspicious. It mentions Mr. Harry J. pg enore Sheffiaid and references parental presence, though exact details are unclear due to OCR garbling.
The ceremony took place at noon with a circle of friends. After a wedding dinner and congratulations, the couple will ride to Chicago for a week, then start home to adorn their Second Ward house. Mr. Stephenson, a Lusby drugstore worker, and Miss Sheffield, Belmond heiress and bank stenographer, are praised for thrift and virtue. They will host friends after January first.
A Saturday auto race between the Staver and the Mercer collapsed into farce as worn tires caused two explosions. The Mercer led early before overturning after the first blast, trapping driver Haugdahl briefly under debris. he survived and returned to race. The Staver won the first heat, the Mercer retired, and a second heat saw the Staver prevail again amid tire concerns prompting calls to bar such entries.
Wm Lattimer spent Sunday with friends at Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Wm Klein returned home from Waterloo. Art Hemminover remodeling the U S Cafe and plans steam heat this fall. Wm Clayton goes to Linn Grove to be North Western agent. Election returns show a large turnout for county division. John Williams repaired his barber shop into first class shape for winter. Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson spent Sunday at Fenton.
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