Rankin Tonight Opens Abstinence Campaign in Algona
Ilon A G Rankin of Pittsburg will open a six night abstinence campaign at the Court House in Algona at 8 o clock. The speaker, from Albert Lea with noted success, is presented as a non political advocate for individual life and home welfare. The M A backs the effort and community aid is urged to ensure strong meetings with Judge Thomas noting possible changes in court sessions. The hall chosen is described as most accessible and desirable.
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Ilon
Rankin
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Court House
Albert Lea
Argent
M. A
Thomas
Sudden death of J H McNall at work in Algona
J H McNall aged around 70 died Wednesday afternoon about 4 o clock while working in front of his residence on Callatraet. He had heart disease and a long industrious life as a blacksmith and wagon maker. A New Haven, Conn. native, he moved to Algona over two decades ago, leaving a good property to his wife and son Frank, a printer in St Augustine, Florida. Frank will likely come in May.
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J. H. McNall
Mr. McNall
Callatraet
McNall
Algona
Frank
St. Augustine
Florida
Iowa
New Haven
Conn
Kossuth
Blackcat
Higi
Funeral for Oldest Knight in State Held by Local Lodge
The obituary notes a man married to Miss Cross of Plum Creek township. A member of the Knights of Pythias, he likely was the oldest lodge member in the state. Ray J. W. Innes led the religious service. His widow thanks the Knights and friends for aid after his death.
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Miss Cross
Plum Creek Township
Order of Knights of Pythias
Ray
J. W. Innes
Skinner Case Debated in Court With Venue Motion
Last week in court Judge Quarton presided but no public-interest matters arose. The Skinner case was called with Argo of Sioux City and Sessions of Algona as counsel. A demurrer was filed and overruled, time was granted to prepare a motion for change of venue, to be resisted by County Attorney Raymond. Grand jury discharged after indictments against Jno Carlson of Swea City for assault with intent to commit great bodily injury and against Followay and Phillips for wheat stealing from justice courts.
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Quarton
Thomas
Skinner
Argo
Sioux City
Sessions
Algona
Raymond
Prand
Jno
Carlson
Swea City
Followay
Phillips
Justice Courts
Baptist Missionary Meetings at Local Church Next Week
Arrangements are complete for missionary meetings at the Baptist church Thursday and Friday. Preliminary services open Thursday afternoon with Dr H L Stetson speaking at 6 ? 15. Dr Chaffee will discuss The Completed Plan at 7 30 and Dr Parsons on The Great Commission. Friday continues talks on missionary topics led by Rev D B Landis, Rev S P Bartlett, and Rev A O Zellhoster.
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The
Baptist Church
H. L. Stetson
Chaffee
Parsons
God
D. B. Landis
P. Bartlett
A. O. Zellhoster
Better Plant Some Trees
In the Bancroft Register spring features once welcomed song birds but now the English sparrow dominates. The column notes how the sparrow appears 865 days a year, contrasting with past avian abundance.
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Bancroft Register
Rankin to Speak at Court House Tonight and Five More Nights
Hon A G Rankin arrived on the Milwaukee from Albert Lea. He will address the Court House tonight at 8 o clock and for five nights thereafter. TheSaturday afternoon meeting was moved to Sunday afternoon. Temperance supporters won in Albert Lea election.
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A. G. Rankin
Milwaukee
Albert Lea
Ile
Court House
Temperance
Local notes and society items from the REPUBLICAN
The item lists a mix of local happenings including a church group meeting on April 14, death news from Britt, new homes on McGregor street, travel updates from Chicago, a political subscription offer, and notices of school board actions. It mentions reminiscences on fish laws, road conditions, upcoming events at the Wigwam, and several births, marriages, and licenses. The piece also reports on city officials renovating property, a ban on mischief, and upcoming club meetings with Beecher family topics.
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Phil Chandler
Fern
J. N. Elder
Britt
J. M. Horton
McGregor Street
Jas. Taylor
Chicago
Court House
Donahoo
Iowa
Wilfrid Jones
A. A. Patterson
Archie Hutchison
Seth Newcomb
Irvington
Delayan
Taylor
Ile
Philip Waltman
Mahaska County
John Goedera
The
Republican
Sinclair
State Association
Algona
D. Drake
Beecher
T- Can
D. B. Bacon
Buffalo Township
Palo Alto County
Cylinder
Buffalo
John Lindquist
Alicia Anderson
Owen D. Wilson
Alma C. Hulterstrom
Adam Rank
Bertha Suechinger
Jno
LaVerne
Adam Fisher
Bpencer
J. R. Blossom
Edith Walker
Banna
Miss Walker
Bod
Tis
Union township residents seek road vacation order repeal
Able bodied men of Union township appeared before the board yesterday asking to rescind a fall petition for vacation of a road. The board granted the request, aligning with local farmers.
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Union Township
Union Farmers
Flint & Pere Marquette
Milwaukee
Ludington
Crosby Transfer Co
Grand [Layen
Kiblers & Palkenainer
Social notes from Algona and surrounding towns
A series of brief social mentions records tea with Mr and Mrs Mart Weaver on their first anniversary, visits by Mrs W W Wheeler and daughters Genevieve and Winnifred from Des Moines, and plans of Hon Burr Jones of Madison Wisconsin to visit. Also noted are travels of D A Haggard family, Edna Henderson visiting Lamson household, banking official C J Lenander in town, Mrs Cowles visiting Des Moines, Misses Coate Campbell Mann gathering at Irvington, May and Birdie Hotelling at Whittemore, A A Steckart visiting from Seneca, plus S B Reed and Will Reed visiting Algona and Wesley.
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Mart Weaver
I'viday
W. W. Wheeler
Genevieve
Winnifred
Algona
Burr Jones
Madison
Wisconsin
Patterson Heirs
D. A. Haggard
Iowa
What Cheer
Lamont
Edna Henderson
Riverdale Township
W. E. Lamson
C. J. Lenander
Farmers & Trader’s Bank of
Bancroft
Coate
Campbell
Miss Mann
Irvington
May
Birdie Hotelling
Whittemore
A. A. Steckart
Seneca
S. B. Reed
Will Reed
Wesley
Local notices update from Algona and area
Pertinent pointers mention Norton's fencing posts, Taylor's millinery opening Thursday and Friday, Grove and Son's fish shop, Chase and Sanborn tea promotion, a Mrs S D Drake seeking a general houseworker, silver polish week, Dingley and Pugh window display, Dr Preston eye ear throat clinic in Algona on Monday April 12, Easter hats galore, Walker Bros stocking Chase and Sanborn tea and coffee, Brownell low plow shoe prices, and a footwear headquarters claim.
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Norton’s. Taylor’s
Grove & Son's
Chase & Sanborn
S. D. Drake
Dingley & Pugh’s
Preston
Algona
Taylor's
Walker Bros
Chase and Sanborn
Brownell
Horses Wanted at J Brown’s Livery Barn
Advertises horses needed next Friday at A Spratt's purchase, urging farmers to bring stock and receive cash.
Wesley Tax List Error Sparks Outcry in County
Wesley property values were overlooked in this year’s county tax lists due to copied plats not up to date. Local assessor cites copying errors as the probable cause and vows swift correction to remedy the situation.
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Wesley
Algona Residence Lots For Sale In Honest Terms
Nicely located building lots in Algona with various sizes from five by ten rods to five by fourteen rods. Some lots have sidewalk frontage and are already shaded with fruit trees. Builders can secure low prices and easy terms for immediate purchase.
Notice to Property Owners to Clear Alleys and Obstructions
Property owners are notified to remove all rubbish ashes manure from alleys and clear obstructions. Reports of noncompliance should be made to the city marshal. Mayor J. T. Owschilles. Money to loan at low interest rate offered by Joslyn.
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J. TE. Owrischilles
Joslyn
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