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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
The Britt Tribune quotes the Publican’s brief words on the big ditch project. Contractor Perry Fox is praised as persistent, ready to finish even if ground freezes a foot deep, and capable of building above ground if needed. He is called a player, not a quitter, pushing progress despite obstacles.
Venton Reporter notes that D A Beck and RB Pottage sold a train load of cattle at $5.40 per cwt for Mr Pottage and $85.25 for Mr Heck, plus $6,474 for hogs, with prices near the peak. Reports from Fenton, Bancroft, Wesley, Swea City, Armstrong, and Burt detail threshing yields, rail line improvements, local accidents, business moves, and farm sales across the region.
Report from LaVerne notes burglars forced a back door break to rob J R Moulton's general store. They stole 44 pairs of shoes and socks plus small items. local officers warned, a reward is offered for recovery. Nearby farmer Mr Rowe talks cows and milk income, claiming $ time and earnings from cattle, cream, and fat livestock as a main income.
Funeral services for Mr Matin were held Sunday at ten with large attendance and Rev Whitfield in charge. He was buried in Portland cemetery. Edna and Bessie Wheeler visiting Burt. they plan to return to Galva this week. Willd Bourne left for a trip to New York and possibly Washington and Philadelphia. Wilbur Hodgson and wife visiting Burt area friends and relatives. Mr Greenshields to preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Masons attended Mr Brunson’s funeral. Geo Frink moved to Burt, near the schoolhouse. John Kerr sold his farm to Geo Patterson and will move to California soon. Henry Nichols and sister Mabel from Minneapolis visiting parents last week. John Koapka reportedly behaving strangely. Methodist Aid to serve ice cream at Mrs R S Anderson’s home on August 8. Mr and Mrs Schryver back from Minnesota trip. Dr and Mrs Bourne on outing at Clear Lake. J B Schweitert visiting Will and Ernest. Mrs Patton of LaVerne visited daughter Mrs Dewal. Mr Yale new manager at Interstate Elevator moved into the Ensiman house.
Aug 0 notes report funeral attendance for A A Bronson in Algona. Whittemore Bank directors meet and report tip top condition. Democrats plan a caucus to select delegates for the county convention. Whittemore fields a county office candidate. Artie Frost travels to Minnesota. Tom McGovern injured after attempting on-farm work. Elevators start taking in new grain. oats quality good but yields heavy. Farmers haul grain toward Penton market. Mrs. W B McAlpin ill with sore stages. Peter Daley rents pool hall to Geo Hunter of Algona. Mr and Mrs Dennis OLeary host Mr J B Bird of Missouri visiting Plum Creek. Geo Mille has a brand new thing on his place south of ARYs. P Heggarty and A Mueller show new binders. Most locals can thresh grain. G A Albricht and family enjoy fair days. Talls threshing continues.
July 34 to Germantown notes the clang of rails and engine. many attend a Sunday school convention at Ledyard. Visitors include Miss Libbie Hoflits of Mayville Macy, Miss Carrie Rice of Algona, Mrs. Arthur Ulak of Forest City, and others. Local repairs, farm work, and church events fill the week.
A young woman, warned against trusting strangers, refused to depart a depot with a liveryman and woke lover, delaying until her partner intervened. The incident, described as pretty and non-graphic, ends with hopes for a happy marriage between the couple and praise for the woman’s cautious prudence.
The Wesley World reports a sensational tale of a Sexton man beating his wife with a pitchfork, a claim Sexton residents deny. The item also notes merchant A E Langey selling stock to Ed Johnson and planning retirement, and a local cure promoted for common colds by Eblers & Adams Drugists.
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