Portland's Annual Gopher Hunt in Imginetox area
April 11 report notes farmers finishing seeding and carpenters enlarging J. McWhorter schoolhouse. Grover school reorganizes Sunday school with Mrs. Bo Mann superintendent and J. W. Jones assistant. Gopher hunt organized by Grover boys with Tom Crate and Lenny Sorenson as captains. Various community updates include new homes, cists on cisterns, church activities, and residents traveling to Idaho and Chicago for work or family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portnand
J. McWhorter
Marta Grover
Des Moines
Nettie Grover
Merta Grover
Na Smith
Tom Crate
Lenny Sorenson
Idaho
J. W. Cooper
J. G. Rike
W. B. Grovers
L. FP. Pairbank
Masons
Wafrbank
Death of Mrs Gillingham in Cresco
Martha Cullingham died at her Cresco home at 4 m on Wednesday April 12 1898 after fatal burns from grass and weeds catching fire two weeks earlier. Sixty three years old and mother of six, four surviving children. funeral held Thursday afternoon at the house with Rev Day of the Methodist Church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
Martha Cullingham
Ai Uingham
Day
Methodist Church
Fenton Affairs Reports and Local Happenings
Fenton on April 12 notes the Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs. I Petti bone, visiting Algona couples the Clark Pecks, and BE Batley delivering fresh fish from Tenbassen Minnesota. Lotts Creek and Fenton residents petition daily mail service while Mrs J R Davis plans Pine Tarin Wenrox home. Hope Epworth League entertains and will visit again weekly. Newell District Jackson, Dehnert District Carrie Newell, and Center School John Martin begin classes Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Pine Tl Farin
Wenrox
Food- Hope Epworth League
Newell Diistriet
Utile Jackson
Dehnert
Carrie Newell
Center
John Martin
Farmers Milling Co forms to run Stacy Water Mill
The Farmer's Milling Company of Algona was organized yesterday by adoption of articles and a board of directors. One hundred fifty four men signed for fifty dollar shares. a contested withdrawal request by Geo A. Clarke arose but is viewed as unlikely to succeed. Directors include Myron Schanck, A. Gilmore, G.S. Angus, E. P. Keith, Sam Stensey, L.M. Wooster, T. E. Stacy, G. B. Hutchins, and Mr. Devine. officers to be elected next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Milling Company of
Algona
Clayton B. Hutchins
J.B. Hofngs
Geo. A. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Myron Schanck
A. Gilmore
G.S. Angus
E. P. Keith
Sam Stensey
L.M. Wooster
T. E
Dog Worth Money Supreme Court Opinion Reverses Larceny Case
The Supreme court on Friday filed its opinion in the case of L. V. Ham by vs. GC. C. Samson, sheriff, reversing Judge Quarton and remanding Blamby to custody. The sole legal question was whether a dog can be held as property. Blamby, a Wesley man, was arrested for dog larceny and discharged by Judge Quarton’s ruling. A bill to cure statute defects passed two years ago. reversal may be inconsequential except for the raised issue. Blamby is now said to be in Tennessee. Also noted are patent counts and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
L. V. Hamby
C. Samson
Quarton
Blamby
Wesley
Lakes Run Low as Rainfall Stagnates Across Region
Spirit Lake Beacon notes persistent low water in lakes due to scant rainfall. Weather bureau data show 1807 yearwise precipitation below most regions, with 1898 rainfall minimal. Lakes can rise quickly with heavy rain but remain low, and will recover to former levels slowly after years of drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Weather Bureau
A Hint From Klondike About Alaska Travel
Joseph Ladue, the famed trapper and Dawson City owner who served for years as Alaska Commercial Company agent, offers guidance to travelers heading to Alaska and extols notable virtues and opportunities awaiting the adventurous prospectors. He provides practical advice and warm praise for the journey north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ladue
Dawson City
Alaska Commercial Company
Alaska
Royal Baking Powder praised in harsh northern climate
A writer notes using Royal Baking Powder in Alaska and the Northwest Territory with higher satisfaction than competitors. He claims customers insist on that brand despite tough conditions and dislikes the alternative products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Terrtory
Who Is She Aims At A Desperate Valentine in Iowa
A woman named Mias May Valentine, said to be from Algona, created a sensation in Hardin county. She visited David Hauser's home at 8 am, entered the sleeping household, took what seemed a poison dose, and hurled accusations at Hauser. The incident, described as demented and mysterious, occurred about a week ago near Union, four miles from Whitten. The Valentine woman formerly worked for Hauser, who is now married. The case will be heard in the Lodin county courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Valentine
Algona
Hardin County
David Hauser
Sieuheny
Union
Whitten
Iowa Central
Hausers
Valentine
Tlauser
Hauser
Lurdin County
Personal notices and visits from Algona area
Miss Helen Starr returns to Lowa College to resume studies. Mrs Chas McCoy travels from Minneapolis to visit her parents. Mrs A L Peterson arrives home from Livermore. Miss Skiegg and Mrs Mosier of the A Q U W Degree of Honor visit Mr and Mrs Ladendorff. Miss Bessia Williams of Ipswich arrives for a visit with Algona relatives. Lew Hudson from Clarion visits Algona. Arm strong couple Mr and Mrs B J Johnson welcome a baby daughter. ERAy attendees from the Y P A head to Humboldt for the semi annual meeting. Photographers Id and IT Church leave Algona for Rochester. Banker J F Shaible of Whittemore in town. Revs Stevens, Benedict, and Whitfield meet to discuss missions. Mrs L M B Smith returns from Spokane via LaVerne. Claude Nicoulin tours Minnesota seeking homestead opportunities. Rev John D Bateman of Lohrville promotes Epworth League in Colfax. Trev Ssateman, former Ida Grove Era editor. Coffee not recommended late at night. Grain-O touted as a safe sleep beverage. Mrs A Inveen of Alton reports sciatic rheumatism cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Rocky Mountain Tea recommended for tired, growing girls and mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Starr
Lowa College
Chas. McCoy
Minneapolis
A. L. Peterson
Livermore
Skiegg
Mosier
Ie A.Q. U. W
Ladendorff
Bessia Williams
Ipswich
South Dakota
Algona
Lew Hudson
Clarion
Lew
B. 2. Johnson
Armstrong
D. W. Sample
D. M. Stiles
Lumboldt
Rochester
Minn
J. F. Shaible
Whittemore
Northwestern
Milwaukee
C. E. Stevens
Buffalo Center
L. E. Benedict
Bancroft
Geo. Whitfield
Bart
L. M. B. Smith
Spokane
Col. J. M. Comstock
Jessia Huntington
LaVerne
Minnesota
Claude Nicoulin
North Dakota
John D. Bateman
Lohrville
Towa
Colfax
Trev. Ssateman
Through Cars to California
Persons contemplating a trip to California should be particular to see that their tickets read via The North Western line, and thus avoid unnecessary changes of cars and delays en route. Personally conducted excursions to California leave every Thursday. For lowest rates, sleeping air reservations, maps, printed matter and detailed information, inquire of agents Chicago & North-Western Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Weather and Crops Bulletin Reports Early Favorable Seedings
The weekly Iowa Weather Crop Service bulletin notes an unusually favorable season with cool dry winds and some frost at night retarding seed germination. Spring wheat planting expands in northern and central districts, soil is fine, but some areas lack insurance due to low temperatures. oats and barley seeding nearly complete except in far north and eastern counties hindered by excess moisture. Some early sowed fields damaged by freezing require reseeding, yet overall damage is not large. more grass seeding and above normal plowing progress. Stock condition is good. Warmer weather and rains needed to push germination and grass growth. season is earlier and more promising than last year at this date.
Flavoring Extracts For BE And F Call For Sale
Be and F flavoring extracts advertised for sale by all grocers.
Clubbing Rates Offer For Newspapers From The Republican
The Republican offers best available outside papers at reduced rates for subscribers. The program promises cheaper access than any farmer or business, with combined yearly figures for popular titles like Republican with Inter Ocean, State Register, Midland Monthly, Cosmopolitan, and McClure's listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
United States
Reruprican
Inter Ocean
Rave Pweed
Repuplican
State Register
Republican and Midland Monthly
Republican and Cosmopolitan
Republican and McClure’s
Eres
Navy Cuba and Hawaii photo portfolio issued in Chicago
A ten part portfolio with sixteen views per part of the American Navy Cuba and Hawaii is published by a Chicago house. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway offers a special edition for patrons with a specimen at the depot ticket office. Single parts are ten cents and the complete set of 160 pictures is one dollar. Subscriptions can be left with the agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Hawaii
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul Railway
Cuba
Cheap Excursion Rates Offered By North-Western Line
On April 6 and 19 the North-Western Line sells Home Seekers excursion tickets to the west and south at exceptionally low rates with favorable time limits. Tickets and full information available from Chicago & North-Western Railway agents. Also promoting Karl’s Clover Root Tea for health and headaches sold by Dr. L. A. Sheetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
LAND SALES RECORDS AND PARTIES INVOLVED IN MESSY TRANSFERS
Fragmented listing of land sales and transfers naming multiple individuals and parcels with streets and blocks, including Christian Byson, Henry Johnson, Richard Rossman, Zada Bakotel, Gardner Cowles, Jerome Finnagan, Ida M Ferguson, D Kossuth County references, and assorted lot descriptions. No coherent narrative, many unreadable fragments, some dates and parcel codes appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Byson
Hanson
Jane Evenson
T.oren
Veererees
Richard Rossman
Richmond
Zada
Bakotel Toub Hutchins
Alrond
Gardner Cowles
Durdall
Durdall itBin
Wate Frerlek
Geo B Hall
Diktin Wesley
Jerome Finnagan
Kossuth Oo
Albona
Ida M Ferguson
E Bliss
Snow Otty
Eeversee T DA Haggard
Will
Wesley
Geo
Hanna
Whitman Evertee
Andrew
Grain-O Instructions and Testimonials From Early Ad Copy
Directions promote Grain-O as a coffee substitute with one tablespoonful per two cups water, mixing with half an egg, boiling fifteen to twenty minutes, and using cream or hot milk. A quoted user testifies post ten days, and ads claim reliefs for dyspepsia and sour stomach with Shiloh’s Vitalizer, sold by Dr. L. A. Sheota at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdy
Shiloh
Brant
L. A. Sheota
Dreadfully Nervous Note Praises Clover Root Tea
Mrs. B. A. Sweet of Hartford Conn reports relief from nervous tension and bowel and kidney troubles after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. The advertisement promises cleansing of the system and renewed health. Sold by Dr. L. A. Sheetz in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
A. Sweet
Hartford Conn
L. A. Sheetz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prioches
Wilfrid P. Jones
Burt
Minnesota and
Dakota Lands
Frank Nicoulin
Iowa
Rev. Buchanan
Dunwoodle
Pattons
Robson
Aggia Dutton
P. mi
Buchanan
Dolph Raney
W. Younie
C. W. Bates
Fenton Affairs
the Farmers’ Milling CO
Stacy Water Mill
Judge Quarton
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaughn
Oakton
J. W. Studley
Klondike
John Wallet
Jefferson, Wis
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Vorses
A. Inveen
Staury St
Alton
Ill
W. J.studley
Gunther
New England
Walker Bros
The
Iowa Weather Crop Service
E. &P. Celery
Dr. L. A. Sheetz
Kossuth County
C. C. Samson
L.A. Sheetz
Real Estate Loans, Farms and Wild Lands. Co. C, Samson
Opera House Block
Josewall
Fontay Card
Seewalt
Orr Iowa
Ehas
Magnussin
Hampton’s
Wits
Rocks
Teona
Tows
Dat ‘Ong
J. E.B. Burer
C. M. Doxsex
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