Owen Urges Road Improvement at Plum Creek Bend
A letter from C. Be Owen urges drastic road changes along Plum Creek in Plum Creek township to ease winter travel. He proposes filling a channel, creating a new west east alignment, and linking to a county road to reduce maintenance costs. He offers to help with labor and calls for landowners to share material and effort, urging harmony among rural residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Supervisora
Plum Creek
A. J. Lehman
Light Artillery Rhyme Roundup of Aims and Woes
A collection of humorous rhymes mocks several figures. William Fife is a vain would-be, Henry Foozle Clark misses the mark, Abner Ball is unlucky yet often loaded, Boozy Lee is half-shot, and Billy Peck went to Ceylon and was shot in the neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Foozle Clark
New York Mail
Boozy Lee
Owensboro
Billy Peck
Ceylon
Strong Republican visit boosts Estherville campaign efforts
J. W. Sandusky of New Hampton national Republican Committee E. C. Hinshaw Spirit Lake fish and game warden and Grant Jordan Algona toured Estherville Thursday and Friday to drum up support for the fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
J. W. Sandusky
New Hampton
National Republican Committee
E. C. Hinshaw
Spirit Lake
Grant Jordan
Algona
Meredith Favored In Kossuth County Governor Race
B I Crose of Al gone visited Boone Friday and Saturday. A staunch Republican Crose predicts Kossuth County will strongly back Meredith for governor amid a speech on local politics. Also mention of Smoke New Sportsman's Game Gigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
B. I. Crose
Algone
Croge
Kossuth County
Meredith
Interesting Suit Ends With Royster Paying Weinzl
In Squire Crowell's court last Saturday a neighborhood quarrel over threshing delays led to Charles Royster being fined $16 for assault on Mike Weinzl. Royster then claimed $9 for back pay, while Weinzl countered with nearly $100 in damages. The jury found for Weinzl 60 dollars net, after allowing Royster the $9 owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Crowell
Mike Weinzel
Charles Royster
Royster
Weinzel
Weinztl
Dr. Fraser
Weinzil
T. P. Harrington
E. J. VanNess
Mr. VanNess
C. E. Lampright
H. B. Mason
D. D. Kinyon
James Cruikshank
M. E. Vorster
James Wheeler
VanNesg
Weinzt
Long Life Ends for Mrs Margaret Caughlin in City Home
Mrs. Margaret Caughlin died at her son John Caughlin’s home last Thursday after a long illness. Born Margaret Corcoran in County Cork on December 25, 1827, she married Dennis Caughlin in 1847 and immigrated to America in 1852 settling in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, then Independence, Iowa, where her husband died 45 years ago. She moved to live with her son in this city six years ago. Ten children were born in the family. two survive, Mrs Edward Sullivan of Jegsup, Iowa, and John of this town. The remains were interred beside her husband in Independence after services at the local Catholic church conducted by Father Donahoe.
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Margaret Caughlin
John
Independence
Iowa
Father Donahoe
Margaret Corcoran
County Cork
Ireland
Dennis Caughlin
America
Bloomburg
Penn
Sweat
Caughlin
Edward Sullivan
Jegsup
Court Record New Cases and Divorces Listed
Court records show multiple new cases including Paul Hoeck versus Lizzie Hoeck for divorce. Additional filings include Mark Sarchett versus Thomas Sarchett. N Sarchett and Florence Sarchett versus Florence Shanor and Earl Shanor. Chase and Brown versus James Neppel. Miller Rubber Company versus West Bend Auto Company. A EK Kuyper and John Origer. Stover Manufacturing and Engine Company versus Manus Implement Company and H W Manus. J H Long versus C J Lenander. Hvelyn Nordstrom minor by John Nordstrom versus Francis McMahon and John McMahon. Tee Eddie Henshaw versus W S Davis. CG W H Byer versus N E Silvinges. C Blome versus H Bert Ley.
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Paul Hoeck
Lizzie Hoeck
Mark Sarchett
Thomas Sarchett
N. Sarchett
Florence Sarchett
Florence Shanor
Earl Shanor
Chase & Brown
James Neppel
the Miller Rubber Co
West Bend Auto Co
A. EK. Kuyper
John Origer
Stover Mfg. & Engine Co
Manus Implement Co
H.W. Manus
J. H. Long
J. H. Long Va C. J. Lenander
Hvelyn Nordstrom
John Nordstrom
Francis McMahon
John McMahon
Eddie Henshaw
W.S. Davis
W. H. Byer
N. E. Silvinges
al. C. Blome
H. Bert Ley
Dunn to Speak at Whittemore Bancroft and Benedict
Hon E G Dunn of Mason City will speak Friday afternoon at St Benedict Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at Bancroft From a democratic stance his remarks are broad and courteous and expected to please all Let the people turn out for instruction and entertainment
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E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Whittemore
St. Benedict
Bankruptcy case reveals debts of Nielson Bros of Ledyard
Referee Crowall presided yesterday over the bankruptcy of Nielson Bros of Ledyard with debts topping 23000. Creditors sought claims totaling over 3000 with a lengthy, partly listed roster including Welch & Cook Co Cedar Rapids Guthman & Co Chicago and county firms. As the Courier went to press Thursday morning witnesses remained under examination.
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Nielson Bros
Ledyard
Crowall
Brett
Des Moines
Courier
Welch & Cook Co
Cedar R
Mulroney Mfg. Co
Hudson & Thurber Co
Mpls
Rosenberger & Co
Mankato
Blome & Tilmany
la Crosze Plow Co
St. Paul
Hughes Elector Balks in Charlestown West Virginia
J W Dawson coal operator requests removal of his name as Hughes elector from the Republican ticket. He cites Hughes speeches as evasive on vital issues, likening him to the West Virginia governor candidate Robinson and warning that a Hughes vote would aid a corrupt Old Guard led by Barnes Penrose Crane and Smoot.
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Charlestown
W. Va
J. W. Dawson
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Dawson
Washington
United States
National Republican Party
Robinson
West Virginia
Republican Party of
Old Guard
Barnes
Penrone
Crane
Smoot
Big Temperance Sunday in Algona Churches
Next Sunday representatives of the Business Men's Temperance Association of Iowa will speak at the Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and Congregational churches. Hon. Geo. L. Dobson F. M. Collowd W. R. Jameson and Mark H. Evans will attend, with a union meeting in the Congregational church led by Dobson. Citizens are urged to attend Sunday morning services first, as Sunday night seating may be limited.
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Business Men's Temperance Association of
Iowa
Methodist
Presbyterian
Congregational
Geo. L. Dobson
China
F. M. Collord
W. R. Jameson
Waterloo
Mark H. Evans
Des Moines
Congregational Church
Algona
Jong
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Kuppenheimer
C. Steele
Owen
Algona Commercial Club
C. BE. Owen
SLATE
Pickford
Lottie
Reginald Wright Kauffman
Startling
Magic Theatre
Xatinee
William Fife
Luke McLuke
Birmingham Age-Herald
Kossuth
Bancroft
Mr. Dunn
Balks
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