Wedding Festival Brings Kasper Kohlhaas and Susie Bormann Together
A large celebration at the Bride’s Parents home marks the Tuesday September 24 wedding of Kasper L. Kohlhaas and Susie Bormann. Attended by hundreds from Algona and surrounding towns, the couple exchanged vows in a church ceremony and hosted a daylong feast and ball under a large tent, with Al ogona Harp Orchestra providing music and generous gifts noted from many friends.
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St. Jon
Kasper L. Kohlhaas
Susie Bormann
Rummley
Anna Bormann
Henry W. Kohlhaas
Algona
Bancroft
Whittemore
West Bend
Bode
Livermore
LaVerne
Nick Bormann
Algona Harp Orchestra
Algona Lectures Open Oct 29 With New York Quartet
The Algona Lecture course opens October 29 with the Aida Quartette of New York City and Pol Piancon a noted French baritone. The program includes three musical entertainments a lecture by Gov. E W Hoch and an impersonation by Phidelah Rice. Five numbers planned at about monthly intervals with tickets sold at 1 50 for all five.
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Algona
Aida Quartette
New York City
Instrumentalieta
Pol Piancon
Madam Schumann’ Heink
E.W. Hoch
Phidelah Rice
C. E. Matlock
May Stewart Stars in Twelfth Night at Call Opera House
May Stewart and her Shakespearean company bring an elaborate Twelfth Night to the Call Opera House on Friday night September 27. The engagement, secured on short notice due to an open date, draws large crowds as Miss Stewart tours larger towns. Reserve seating early at Paine drug store to ensure choice seats.
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May Stewart
Fargo
Miss Stewart
Paine Drug Store
Stinking Trick Sparks Skunk Bed Mystery
Estherville Enterprise reports a bizarre boone county skunk incident. Charles Foster, living in Bear Greek, slept in a tent and woke to a dead skunk in his bed, prompting a warrant for Joe Bates. Foster burned bed clothing and aired the tent as the trial set for the week.
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Estherville Enterprise
Boone County
Skurik
Charles Foster
Bear Greek
Boone
Hollingsworth
Joe Bates
Joe
Foster
Ed Kunz for Treasurer in Wesley County Race
Burt Monitor urges voters to back Ed Kunz of Wesley for county treasurer. The piece praises his clean record, business success, and reliability, arguing he is square in private life and will be trustworthy in public service. It emphasizes home precinct support and condemns no behavior as egotistical.
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Burt Monitor
Ed Kunz
Wesley
Margaret Dorweier for Kossuth County superintendent
A public notice announces Margaret Dorweier as a candidate for county superintendent of schools in Kossuth County. She emphasizes her teaching experience, dedication to education, and roots in Garfield township, appealing for support while pledging continued interest in local schools regardless of election outcome.
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Kossuth County
Garfield Township
MarGaret Dorweier
Emmetsburg Restores Sunday Mail Privilege
Postmaster Ressell secures Sunday mail delivery for Emmetsburg after prior order restricted Sunday service. Citizens praise the move and urge other towns to follow, noting the Rock Island train brings ample mail and that local officials can exercise practical judgment.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Ressell
Rock Island
Local happenings mix of sports and town news in Algona
Whittemore player Harold O'Brien suffered a clean ulna break after a pitch struck his arm during a fairgrounds game. Rev. F. C. Taylor seeks another year in Algona, with delegate J. F. Schoby chosen. Algona Manufacturing ships line shafting to Tennessee, Arkansas, Canada, and others. Local property trades, road improvements, and farm demonstrations noted. Updates on births, deaths, marriages, and regional commerce accompany a report on a minor fisticuffs incident at the fair. A snowstorm hits Pierre, South Dakota.
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Harold O'Brien
Whittemore
MetUreery
F. C. Taylor
Algona
Crasco
J. F. Schoby
Algona Manufacturing Company
Tennessee
Arkansas
Virginia
California
Canada
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Fenton
Courier
Squire Crowell
Pierre
Hannas Celebrate 45 Years Over Waterloo Origins at Reunion
Mrs. George W. Hanna, 92, led a Waterloo naming honor during a family reunion at her son George W. Hanna of La Verne’s home. The gathering marked the first in 45 years with many members present. Phillip C. Hanna, consul general to northern Mexico, shared stories of Black Hawk county’s early days. George W. Hanna Sr. helped found Waterloo after moving west in 1844, partnering with merchant Charles Mullen Sr. to set the town’s site.
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Des Moines
George W. Hanna
la Verne
Hanna
Waterloo
John T. George
Texas
George Wanna
LaVerne
John Q
Charles Mullen, Sr
Auto Turned Turtle Near Buffalo Center
The second auto accident between here and Buffalo Center this summer occurred last Sunday near the town. George Jutting, his brother Wesley and wife with a child were returning from Buffalo Center in a new Ford when the car ran out of control and turned turtle. One occupant was pinned under the vehicle while others sustained injuries. the child escaped harm. The car was badly demolished and the episode proved costly.
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Germania
Here
Buffalo Center
George Jutting
Wesley
Kossuth Fair Declares Success Amid Strong Attendance
The fair drew about 10 000 attendees with $345 tickets sold that day. Exhibitions in many lines impressed, especially the baby show judged by doctors, awarding first to Evelyn Bode tied with Wilna Bingaman, second to June Thompson, third to George Kogstler Jr. Machinery displays drew interest, hog shows showcased Duroc Jersey and other breeds. Financials show receipts near $6000 against about $5000 expenses, leaving debt to be reduced. May next year’s fair hoped to improve further.
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Joe Bloometer
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Andernoon
Algong
My Whitney
Creek
H ‘ Arson
Sexton
A. Rockwood
Wesley. Wilder
Irvington
R F. L
Holdeman
Clemons
Burt Ceweee
Madson & Hanson
Pantatoriim
The
A. D. Clarke
Harry Keith
Madeira
Minn
Riverdale Township
Minnesota
Schaffauer
St. Joe
Fair Grounds
Thompson
J. H. Munch
Rogers
News
B. McCorkle
M. B. Chapin
Bright Farm
Kenguth County State Bank
Fraser
Rose Studer
August Studer
Christine Murphy
Bnmetsburg
Studer
Prairie Township
Elder Studer
Palo Alto
Iowa
Perry
Dallas County
Gibson
C. H. Holmes
J. B. Canham
Mitchell
S. D
E. G. Staley
Burt
Dakota
Verna Heigrod
Melzar Haggard
Frances Smith
Ausburn
Iowa. Miss Smith Was Sullivan & McMahon
Auburn
Emmetsburg Democrat
Thomas O’connor
Okoboji
KE. J. Gilmore
Logan County
N. D
Geo. B. Hall
W. Converse
Estherville
Iowa Savings Bank
M. J
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Cavanaugh
Hannas
New Call Opera House
the Call Opera House
Tom Arnold
Breakers
Palm Peach
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