Remarkable offers and local notices in Algona ads
A flood of small town items: births and marriages, business openings, trades, and ads. Notables include a license to marry Chas A Smith and Augusta Anderson, Craig Calkins selling his livery to J H Gortner, Ludendorff & Hohn opening next week, and a clearance sale by Shleys & Falkenhainer. Also notes on the Heywoods contract, local meetings, a pediatric operation, and Odd Fellows anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Dodge
Boston
Chrischilles
Archie Hutchingon
Chas. A.smith
Augusta Anderson
Boals
A. A.cail
Durwood Walker
Craig Calkins
J. H. Gortner
Bancroft
Ludendorff & Hohn
A.W. Williamson
Otto Falkenhainer
Pettibone
R. E. Kain
Mary Muller
de Kalb
Ilinois
Dave Miller
State Board of ‘Pharmacists
Andy Powell
Estherville
Ehlers & Falkenhainer
Algona Post Office
Alfred Anderson
A. Clark
Nora Palway
Sam Foster
Gilbs
Minnie Humbke
Mrav M. H. Millis
Eugene Stanton
A. Willson
Algona Lodge of
Odd Fellowa
White
Opera House
Smith
Avoca
Sam Squires
Nimrod
Ole Nelson
Kraft
Heywoods
Aerusslcan
Woman’s Library Aid Society
S. D. Hamilton
Henry Somerset
Nannie Setchell
Robart
Elizabeth Barratt Browning
Browning
Bancroft Register
Algona
Durant
Shlevs & Falkenhainer
Jas. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
J. E. Paul
Burt
Prof Spencer Leaves Denison for Algona Superintendent Post
Denison Review notes the community's surprise and grief as Prof. Spencer accepts Algona school board’s call to superintendent. The board would raise his salary from 1100 to 1200, with about 40 applications including Yale and Harvard graduates. Spencer is praised as indefatigable and ambitious, expected to rise further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Spencer
School Board of
Algona
Yale
Harvard
Local notes on golfers and matrimony club shifts
Leo Peugnet shaves his mustache and bets on a smooth face while Birch Matson’s own facial plans inspire fear in the matrimonial club. The Courier ends hospitalities restrictions, and Western train schedules see minor adjustments. A Baptist farewell sermon stirs Denison as Heywood entertainers draw crowds, with Heywood praised for artistry. Local builders map new homes as spring construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Peugnet
Birch Matson
Courier
Baptist Church
Hey
Landis
Denison Review
Heywood
Alba Heywood
Opera House
Neywood
Swetting
D. H. Hutchins
Wm. Nelson
Parke Avenue
Archie Hutchison
Algona Mentions and Local Notes Across Papers
A collage of notices from Algona to Bancroft details visits with the Manwaring family in Algona, school board actions in Buffalo Center reengaging A A Sifert and teachers, and social notes from Livermore with Mrs Patterson and Mrs Simpson. Armstrong Journal mentions Martin Olson’s reported heir to $12,000 and mock heir tales from Australia. Court in Mottville adjourns. a proposal to annex parts of Kossuth to Emmet and redraw counties is debated. Bancroft Register notes A A Call planning a two story building with uncertain occupant. A oblique mention of local elections and a testimonial for Chamberlains remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwith Hustler
Algona
D. Manwaring
H. Reed
Buffalo Center Tribune
A. A. Sifert
Prof. Sifert
Buffalo Center
Livermore
A. L. Paterson
Simpson
Armstrong Journal
Ledyard
Martin Olson
Kossuth County
Australia
Martin
Motherville
Quarton
Kossuth
Immet
North End
Emmet
Bancroft Register
A. A
Call of Algona
Eckhardt
Byron “Au i Rod
Los Angeles
Gal
Anderson
Rev Dr Hallock Offered Presidency at Westminster University
Rev Dr Joseph Newton Hallock editor of Christian Work for years is offered Westminster university Denver Colorado presidency at 810000 a year. He visits the university and may accept. Also notes various local engagements and travels including E L U Butler return from California and other small items from Cedar Rapids and West Bend society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Newton Hallock
The
Christian Work
New Westminister University
Denver
Colorado
Hallock
Sallock
Hudson. E. LU. Butler
California
Butler
San Diego
San Francisco
Cedar Rapids
B. W. Haggard
Algona
Haggard
IL. Rider Haggard
Sessions
New York State
Sessiong
Little Mae
Sioux City
Miss Cramer
Gilchrist
Laurens
Evangelist Cordner
Alpgone
Forest City
Spear
West Bend
Heirs Win Suit Over $3,000 Life Policy At Issue
The Patterson heirs won a suit against Natural Premium Mutual Insurance over a $3,000 policy. Judge Liebecker ordered judgment for about $3,200, ruling the policy incontestable and binding except for fraud, which was not proven. The case arose after A W Patterson killed himself and his wife, with the insurer contesting payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McCoy
Madison
Patterson
Natural Premium Mutual Insurance Company
Liebecker
Jones and
Stevens
A. R. Bushnell
R. M. la Folletta
Pasture Notice and Town Adjoining Run Ready for Cattle
Pasture adjoining town ready to receive cows Saturday May 1st with usual prices and terms. For particulars inquire of Roscoe Call. Walker Bros. now offer a full line of Chase and Sganborn’s tea as well as their coffees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Call
Walker Bros
Chase and Sganborn
Money to Loan by W. L. Joslyn
W L Joslyn advertises money to loan at a low interest rate on farm and town property. Local readers may contact the lender for terms and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Joslyn
Death notices and lodge honors for Mrs. Hofius in 1910s Iowa
The Rebekah lodge of Buffalo Center passed resolutions praising the late Mrs. Vina Morford Hofius, widow of Geo. Hofius, who taught in local schools before moving to Algona where she died of consumption. The Argus note mentions a bouquet from the lodge at her funeral, which many could not attend due to poor weather. Local ads close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Buffalo Center
Geo. Ilofus
Aso
Buffalo Center Tribune
Vina Morford Hofius
Geo. Hofius
Hved
Algoua
Argus Rebekah Lodge
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Tate
Iibya
Cowles’ Block
Kraft Clothing
Iowa
Ss.e
Mound City
Otto Falkenharer
Wesenberg Bros
Gilmore's
Cwicago
St. Paul
Ssl
Nor’ of Freight
Prasengers
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Chicago
Movnes
H. Vasesa
Wangen
W. W. Brewer
Mt. Jewett, Pa
Chamberlain
Gale
Messrs
Davis
Buzzard
West Pomeroy
Algona Lodge I. O. O. F
Oddfellows
DineLey & Puan
Perkins
Pridencé Lodge
Ogres
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
People of
Buffalo
Grove & On’s
Elgin Watches
Dinecury & Puan
Kari
Dr. L. A. Katz
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