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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
5
Local store announces arrival from Chicago of a large complete line of dry goods notions silks velvets waistings underwear cloaks shawls blankets quilts waists carpets clothing gents furnishing goods rubbers overshoes and fur coats with special prices to move the stock quickly trade offered to customers.
The Irvington community mourns Whit Carter killed by a train near Waterloo while returning from the Independence resape hospital. Henry Matson of Riverdale dies in Alpona after heart disease. John Ray, Civil War veteran, dies at the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown with his funeral at a Catholic church.
The remains of Oliver Stevenson a long time Kussath county resident were shipped from Cole Iowa to be interred locally. Born in Bogland he was 79 years seven months. cancer of the bowels caused his death. He had lived in Lotts Creek township Algona and Virginia and recently stayed with his daughter Mrs Frank Parish in Algona for a visit. The funeral takes place today.
A county bankrupt story notes a man who hired a lawyer with cash upfront then hid costs in liabilities, successfully navigating bankruptcy. Six Burt men probe a Minnesota iron-ore tract, buying the claim for $30 and facing a $40,000 offer, with expectations up to $140,000 amid speculation.
A windmill accident injures Mike Christ with thirteen stitches after the tower support failed. Webster City Journal editor Furman Tuttle wins a $5,000 libel suit over a critical item about a local family. Also advertised: cisterns, rubber shoes, watch repairs, and assorted goods for sale from Galbraith’s, Miller, and Geo. B. Ashelford.
An administration notice indicates that the administrator of Cheese at Heir in Sossuti County is authorized to collect overdue payments. It calls for immediate payment and mentions authorized teams and the dated entry on October day, authorizing action by the administrator.
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