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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented article reflects on war’s destruction of cathedrals and art, the future of nations, and hopes for republican ideals. It critiques state government costs in Iowa, recounts a terse appraisal of Treasurer Brown, and notes wartime trade shifts with Europe including France and Russia shipments.
A list of court actions names executors trustees and multiple defendants including Board of Supervisors and Dist No 80. Cases feature N L Cotton as executor Phoebe Tibbets estate Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company and numerous local parties. Several suits name banks and individuals against county districts and local officials.
Political announcement from Myron Schenck declaring his candidacy for Kossuth County Iowa Second District Supervisor. He pledges to serve with energy and fidelity, urging support from friends.
Harry Tremaine once landlord of the Durdall in this city faces indictment in Kandivehi county Minnesota on a blue sky stock scheme with two other men. Accused of selling stock in an imaginary bank totaling about 100000 dollars, he says any misrepresentation was by an agent without the company’s consent. He contends the firm would have paid in full if not for the indictments. Also named are J J Weies and D R Morrow.
Frank Echt a longtime Algona resident died last Friday at a grading camp near Fenton. He was 89 and among five brothers raised in Algona after their German immigrant parents died in Chicago. He worked as a bus driver and later in John Bohannon's billiard hall before joining George Johnson's grading crew. Burial was in Algona with Otto and Luther of Rodman coordinating. Rev. Taylor led the service. The brothers thanked those who sent flowers and helped at the burial.
Casper Keane of Whittemore died at home last Friday night after chest pain. He was 77 years old, survived by his wife Mrs Keane and ten sons, nine living in the county. Funeral followed at the Catholic church in Whittemore on Saturday. The report includes scattered literary notes about The Calling of Dan Matthews staged at Call Opera House on Oct. 21 with a strong cast.
A good crowd attended the chivari at the Rain farm Mr. Miller's home where his daughter Jessie wed hire Mahoney in Britt by Father Baxter. Best wishes for the couple. Mrs. Stephen Ferrigan heads to Chicago for fall, maybe winter, staying with sister-in-law Miss Anna Ferrigan. Barn dances planned on George Larson farm near Sexton October 17 and on the Blake place north of Burt with a good turnout reported. Mrs. Grace Bahle of Gary S D visiting Henry Bahle Sr. Harry Clapsaddle returns from Wisconsin with a farm. Cecil Meliza of Hobart visited the Nelsons. Annie Lillie visited. For sale: twenty registered Shropshire sheep, 15 ewes, 4 ram lambs, 1 buck. won four blue ribbons at the late fair. Also full-blooded Duroc boars for sale. eligible to register and sellers immune.
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