Insanity Case In North Dakota Homestead Woman
Dora Bierstedt an intelligent Whittemore resident living near Marmath North Dakota was examined after severe mental distress. She recalled shooting herself in the head and body with a revolver and rifle during a period of loneliness on a western claim. She recovered and now speaks rationally though mornings remain unsettled. The Bierstedt family is highly regarded and sympathy is offered while hospital treatment is hoped to restore health.
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Dora Bierstedt
Whittemore
Marmath
N. D
Bierstedt
North county residents long for weekly N W road train
In Algona area a Fenton township farmer noted to the Courier the inconvenience of northern county residents who must spend two days away to conduct business. He urged the N W road to run a single round trip weekly, recalling when an accommodation train once operated. Also listed are local ads for a coal burner and an office gate from Sullivan & McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton Township
Courier
Algona Y Rail
Algona
N. W
N. W. Road
Boyle
Whittemore
Union
Kossuth
Lotts Creek
T. J. Julian
Jule Patterson
Judge Quarton
A. J. Brown
Myron Schenck
W. J. Galbraith
Lee McWhorter
Pat Durnan
Hancock County
Hancock County Fair
Durnan
James Pedley
Hancock
The
Fair Association
Wolcott
Harrington
Schenck
Fair a Success Despite Weather and Debt
The 1911 fair drew large crowds with Wednesday 4192 and Thursday 4702 attendees and total receipts near 7000 dollars. Races, especially motorcycle and auto events, entertained crowds while exhibitions by Union Lotts Creek and Whittemore highlighted township efforts. Despite heavy debts and hay and straw costs, the fair's profits offered relief and urged stronger fundraising and reserve planning for future years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dick Smith
Young Pratt
But
Humboldt
Strait
Smith
Humboldt Man
Humboldter
Burt
Pratt
Humbaldier
Tin
Ford
Colby
Whittemore
Algona
Fenton
Dolliver
Bancroft
All Stars
Lehman
Fair Association
Union
Lotts Creek
Geo. E. Boyle
Booster Meeting Records Election and Finances in Algona Club
The Algona Commercial Club, 140 members, held its annual meeting to elect officers and review the year. Treasurer’s report showed receipts from dues and refunds, with expenditures listed for posters, advertising, and activities such as the Field Meet. Members questioned the use of funds, notably the Swanson proposition investigation, which was referred to directors. The meeting adjourned after discussions and a brief invitation to visit the Algona Manufacturing works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
E. E. Conner
al Falkenhainer
Fred Wehler
B. E. Norton
Alfred Matson
L. A. Miner
Reed
Old Commercial Club
Lamuth
Mab Birg
John Lamuth
O M. BP. Haggard
Post Off
Elreniara
U. D. M.-Republican
Burke
Swanson
Posuapo Case
Eeerer Ey
Balagve
Byson
H. P. Larson
W. C. Dewel
Quinby
Lafe Griffin
Fraser
Mr. Byson
W. H. Burke
Shenandoah
Conner
Sociey
Kid
Dickinson
Matson
Algona Manufacturing
Local Happenings in Bancroft and Algona
L A Miner reports a Sunday burglary at 10 30 to 3 pm with a cash register opened and six silver dollars left behind a small check from County Savings Bank and a robbery of small change and a check. Louise Butts injured by gasoline fire while assisting. arm and neck burned. J H Welp to install cement tile plant machinery. praise for his enterprise. Bancroft bank change: Kennedy Brothers take ownership with Lonergan staying as cashier. Walker Dunn wedding. couple to farm life in south county. Post office lease nearing expiry. suggestion to move to government building and corner site. Dr Coles ships goods to Margesta Florida and plans to visit Oskaloosa. Deputy Sampson welcomes birth of daughter. Final line notes a banking overdrawal or SWindle.
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L. A
County Savings Bank
Algona
Louise Butts
George Butts
Titonka
Sheriff Brunson
Lewis Orvil Walker
Bessie Agnes Dunn
Halpin
Coles
Margesta
Florida
Oskaloosa
John F. Lacey
Company Board Meeting Ends Amid Adjournment Motion
The plant inspection and discussion occurred as the motion to adjourn carried without opposition. The annual meeting then stood adjourned with no objections raised.
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Fremine
Richt Hanp Manufactors
Lanois Machine Co
St. Louis, Mo
J. A. Brownell Shoe Heiey” Company
Iowa
Orugik
Chester White Swine
Chester White
August Neuberger
Wesley
S3aLe
Sullivan & McMahon
E. R. Talley
Algona State Bank
E. A. Gross
Plum Creek
Eeraday
Titanica
Farmers’ and Traders’ Bank
Wat
C.J. Lenander
Kennedy
P. A. Lonergan
Sampson
Gulf
Sonac
Wes
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