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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1915

Page

5

Delinquent Tax List Lights Slated for Sale in Algona

Kossuth County Iowa announces unpaid taxes for 1914 and prior years. Lands and town lots listed will be offered for sale at the treasurer’s office in Algona on the first Monday in December 1925 starting at 10 o’clock A M to cover tax interest and costs. Properties previously advertised for two or more years and remaining unsold may be sold or adjourned as allowed by law.

Kossuth Lowe Algona Consuth Iowa J. McOhasney Vrdaaurer Kossuth County Laws

Grandma Duffy 87 Honorably Remembered by Pioneers

Grandma Duffy, age 87, celebrated with about 15 jet friends and neighbors at her Allamakee county home. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Little, daughter of Mrs. Duffy, and each guest received a photograph.

Grandma Duffy Mrs. Little James Duffy the Courier Duffy

Statement of Condition of the Peoples Savings Bank 1913

Statement of Condition of the Peoples Savings Bank shows assets and liabilities for Benedict County Kossuth. lists gold and silver in vaults, National Bank notes, drafts, and other assets. notes value of land and personal property. deposits and dividends. capital stock. totals and liabilities. signed by Martin Rahm President Jos Kalin Vice President and B Rahm Treasurer. dated November 9 1913 with notary public attestation.

Lawame Benedict Coubty Vot Kossuth National Bank Reat Iowa Kypesueh Saale Danis Fauil Martin Rahm Jus Kam B. , Rahm Cushler Sword Tom Martin Ral Jos Kalin Bahia Baileys Koes

Poisonous herbs blamed for worker death in Ramsey township

In Ramsey township a drainage ditch crewman, Paul Runger, died after eating wild parsnips or similar greens found by foreman Paul Voshal. Coroner Laird and Dr. Wallace ruled death from poisoning but dismissed further inquiry. Witnesses note Voshal’s quiet behavior and suggest a family-driven coroner inquest. Four Ranger boys have died in mysterious ways previously, including lightning, mulekick, gas asphyxiation, and this poisoning incident. The deceased, a resident of Algona since 1903, belonged to the Christian church. funeral held by Rev. Taylor of the Methodist church with several relatives attending.

Ramsey Clarence Paine Paul Voshahl Paul Runger Voehshl Ranger Carl Badge Voshahl Aick Laird Wallace Titonka Rangers

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Burbanks in Algona community

Mrs. Elizabeth Burbanks died last week at her daughter's home after a long illness. Born May 2, 1829 in Pennsylvania, she moved with her family to Illinois then Minnesota before settling in Algona in 1892. Survived by three sons Eben Eli and a daughter Clara, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Presbyterian since 1895, she was known as a kind mother and neighbor. fraternal orders sent floral tributes.

Eben Eli Clara Algona Allen Rockford Ill Anna Eldora Illinois Minnesota Brooklyn Iowa Burbanks

Death of Sarah Mitchell Pioneer Resident of Algona

Mrs. Sarah Mitchell a pioneer of Kossuth county died at her Algona home last Thursday and was buried Saturday. Born February 26, 1838 in Ohio she moved to Jackson county at seven and later married J G Wicks in 1868 producing a son Geo Wicks who served in the army and died in 1862. She later married tad H Colling in 1866 and James Mitchell in 1876 adding another son I J Mitchell.

Sarah Mitchell Kossuth County Algona Sarah Butters Ohio Jackson County J. G. Wicks Geo. Wicks

Boys Fair Brings Mixed Harvest Of Sport And Corn Judging

The Boys Fair drew a modest crowd but offered corn judging led by J E Wooters of Ames, with 15 prizes and multiple contests. Winners from Union, Algona, and nearby towns were awarded for corn samples, dash races, sack and tug of war events, ball game, and horse race. Organizer aim is to repeat next year with greater attendance.

Floral Hall L. G. Madison Banker Ferguson Sunnyside Algona J. E. Wooters Ames Corn Club Wooters Madison Harold Moore Union Lawrence Winkel Lewis v McWhorter Portland Burt Reid Davidson Irvington Clarence Haas Fenton Roscoe Mawdsley Plum Creek Tillson Cresco Chas Miller Ralph Winkel Burley Stumbo Lawrence Comeford Lu Verne Alfred Schenck Arthur Dickon Lu Ve Lotts Creek Eugene Hofius Ingham Frei Ludwig Frank Liming Arend Swalve Carl Burtis Reitt Davidson Fred Ludwig Lewis McWhorter Harold Grover Glen Gardner Liming Diekoff Winkel Swalve Comeford Feller Schenck Lichter Davidson R. Newton Carl Albright Leo Lichter Edward Lichter Gaylord Anderson Arthur Dickoff Artur Anderson Adam Zweifel Walter ‘Hans Stumbo Miller South Kossuth Ges

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