Drunken voyage ends in Humboldt man’s death near Badger
H Gangsted of Humboldt dies after a night of drinking with Gene Long of Algona. Both rode to Fort Dodge to drink, an auto and a fall near Badger set off the fatal chain of events. Long escaped, hospital reports and coroner verdict describe injuries and surviving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Long
Algona
Knoxville
Cayton
Minn
Fort Dodge
Badger
Gene
O. H. Gangsted
Humboldt
Gangsted
Gangated
Webster County
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Joy Riders
Agate
Lopia
Jalmer
Adolph
Jasia
Hurabyldt
Chronicle of the ‘12Th
Gangatad
Waain
Fort Pete
Ole Gangstead
Mercy Hospital
Iowa
Badger Road
William Wells
Phillip Scott
J. H. Coughlin
Gangstead
Long
Gangatead
P. R. Peterson
Expenses Cut In Wrong Place
Spirit Lake Herald reports the Rock Island Railway suffered a wreck near Maynerd when rails spread causing a passenger train to derail down a fourteen foot embankment, killing four and injuring twenty. The piece criticizes cost cutting by laying off staff and mocks officials travel in private cars while urging safety over minor savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Cedar Rapids
Des Doines
Minneapolis
Death of H. J. Johanning in Dubuque obituary note
News from St Benedict reports the death of H J Johanning after complications from an appendectomy and a motor boat accident while convalescing. He once ran an implement house here and later worked for Standard Oil offices in Dubuque. The item also lists several local visits and minor notes about residents and railway bridge work, with brief mentions of typhoid fever and a few trips to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Johanning
Dubuque
Philip Immerfall
J. G. Immerfall
Isadore Mayer
Wesley
Ed Immerfall
Death of a Pioneer J A Kennedy in Algona Iowa
John Augustine Kennedy born January tenth eighteen eighty eight in Carrolltown Pennsylvania died Friday night after years of ill health. He moved to Winneshiek and Decorah then Lancing Allamakee and Union townships in Kossuth before retiring to Algona. He leaves ten children, two of whom died, eighteen grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral held at the Catholic church with Father Schemel Erdman and Halpin officiating. The obituary notes his moral character and long useful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Cambria County
Winneshiel County
Iowa
Catherine Nimsgarn
Lycurgus
Allamatee County
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Kennedy
Lancing
Allmakee County
Kossuth County
Union Township
Algona
John A
Henry Joseph
Glasier
Elizabeth
W. R. Flemming
Mason City
Mayme
C. E
Fort Dodge
Charles
Blue Earth
Minn
Hig
J. A. Kennedy
Father Schemel
Bancroft
Erdman
St. Benedict
Halpin
Local Robbery Report Mention Tangles With Names
A brief item notes confusion surrounding a local robbery report involving individuals, including Herold Singleton, and mentions other names Gonsaetlan and Ww in unclear context. The fragment provides no clear actions, dates, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold’ Singleton
Ae Gonsaetlan
A Very Auspicious Marriage in Laramie
Miss Doug Sterzbach daughter of A W Sterzbach married Joseph L Madigan at 8 this morning in the Catholic church. Father Hugh Cummiskey officiated as sunbeams touched the stained windows. Bridal party included Miss Mamie Livingston and best man Joseph R Sullivan. After brief rites, couple-to-be left for a short bridal journey then plan to reside in the city. Mr Madigan works with the electric light company and is well regarded. Miss Sterzbach is noted for beauty and social prominence. A reception followed at the bride’s father home. Death notice: Gere trude Cavanaugh, three, died after a brief illness. doctors unsure of exact cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Doug Sterzbach
A. W. Sterzbach
Joseph L. Madigan
Hugh Cummiskey
Agnes Kleeman
Mamie Livingston
Miss Livingston
Madigan
Joseph R. Sullivan
Custer Aigget
Mr. Madigan
Electric Light Company
Miss Sterzbach
The County Fair 1913 Highlights and Court Notices
The 1913 county fair featured strong horse shows led by Grant Courte of Swea City with three stallions and two mares, plus other exhibitors from Wesley Hancock County and Irvington. Swine exhibits suffered from swine disease, floral displays were strong, and a flying exhibition ended early after a collision. The legal notices include multiple civil actions with defaults, stipulations, and a guardian appointment motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Courte
Swea City
Matern
Wesley
Pedley
Hancock County
F. W. Peck
Mr. Gross
Robert Royster
J. E. Moulds
R. Fe, Saunders
Seneca Township
Mr.Bilsborough
M. L. Roney
Floral Hall
Tina
Death of Mrs. J. Horan in Algona after illness
Mrs. Etta Barton Horan, formerly of LuVerne, died Tuesday after a six week illness diagnosed as typhoid with complications. Born January 25 1869, she married Ed Van Voast in 1891 and later Lawrence Horan of Algona. She leaves husband two children Verlie Leroy, and two siblings. Funeral held in LuVerne with burial at LaVerne Cemetery conducted by Rev. Taylor.
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Lawrence Horan
Etta Barton
Leander Barton
LuVerne
Old Barton
Methodist Church
Ed van Voast
Verlie
Leroy
Algona
Parente
LaVerne Cemetery
Taylor
Algona M. EB
Doings in Court Report Amid Trial Delays
In a three week court session the cases of PP Hegarty vs J R Maudgley were heard and outcomes indicated, with proceedings focusing on waning timetables and ongoing questions of evidence and jurisdiction. The fragment notes continued courtroom activity and procedural steps pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PP. Hegarty
J. R. Maudgley
He’firle
Local Happenings From Algona Area News
An auto wreck near Algona injures three young men and damages a wooden bridge. three youths, Guy Stewart and the Lindhurst brothers, are treated at a hospital then go home. A quiet wedding occurs at St. Thomas church between J R Stein and Lola Hearn with plans to reside in Emmetsburg. Infant Kenneth Charles Ward dies at six months and twenty one days. W H Ketcham’s court appeal outcome confirms the commissioners’ finding and he plans a supreme court appeal. Abner Long returns from a Washington trip. A H Stock suffers typhoid illness.
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Guy Stewart
George Stewart
Armstrong
Lindhurst Brothers
Wernert
Algona
Stewart
Robin Stewart
Call Bridge
Cindhurst
Kenefick
St. Thomas's Church
C. E. Maltus
J. R. Stein
Emmetsburg
Lola €. Hearn
Lafayette
Ind
Emmataburg
W. H. Ketcham
Supreme Court
Illinois
Mrs. Abner
Washington
Great Northwest
A. H. Stock
The Same Old County Fair Booms With Jolly Cheer
A whimsical review of a county fair where villagers praise prize entries and lively contests. Hen Perkins’s chickens cackle for a prize, Priscilla Pepper’s pies and Orella Jackson’s berries bustle for honors, Matilda Slocum’s tatting decorates the floral hall, and Leni Pembroke’s colt steals a moment on the racetrack as crowds celebrate the enduring county fair atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Sir Boon
Matilda Slocum
Melinda Judking
Simpkin
Priscilla Pepper
Orella Jackson
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H. Gangsted of
Gangstad
Here
St. Benedict News
Robi. Shay
Alexandria
Oregon
Edw. Hammer
Mike Hemmer
Tnmer Hall
Nora
Springs
Dell Rapids
Leonard Neuman
Joe
F. Moghier
D. Stuflick
Croghan
Kosuth
County
Holdridge
Singleton’s
Burbank
Singleton's
McLeod
Des Moines
Harold
McLeoid
McLevid
Dona Sterzbach
Wyo
P. W. Cavanaugh
Geretrude
J. J. Kannal
G. W. Remsburg
Fred
Clarke
C. J. Mathers
A. Sundatrum Va
Dan Long Jr
Henry Vanderheid
J. A. Fred
Daum
B. E. Norton
Anna Pettibone
Paul Hoeck
Cora Baumgartner
M. H. Baumgartner
Frank J. Colburn
Azalia A. Gabring
J. Horan
Kenneth Charles
Wilt
Tracie Ward
J. Goetz
St. Joseph
Wealey
Leni Pembrook
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