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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1897
Page
9
A collage of local items including business ads, new hires, mining ventures, church services, lectures, social notices, school news, illness updates, civic events, and plans for fairs and travel. Names like Joby Saggardt, Capt. Jack Crawford, Rev. T. F. Bowen, and G. S. Foster appear alongside farm and county updates, improvements, and forthcoming events in Algona and surrounding areas.
D A Haggard will auction the Patterson children s furniture at the Court House wayner next Saturday at 2 PM. Otto Fylsenhainey is removing vinegar, spices, and other items from the hardware store for pickling at M Z Grove and Son.
Mr Schaleen of Lotts Creek sold 100 bushels of old wheat for 9.20 a bushel on Monday. Purchaser was Mrs Lenette Butler. The price was the highest yet paid in Algona. Today the Kimball elevator pays Iabe for wheat 20c for corn and 14c for oats.
Algona business houses decorate for a pow wow to honor the Braves. A 100 live bird shoot between Gilbert and Grimm headlines Thursday at the fair grounds with a 25 cent admission. Afternoon field activities include a baseball game between Hagle Grove Braves and Algona, a noon barbecue, archery, and a court square band concert.
The event opened with 19 shooters, including five from Algona. After the first day Guy Taylor led with 142 of 150, Mortenson of Britt 140 of 160, Palmer of Lake Park 132 of 150, and John Smith 128. Chubb counted scores, Buell kept the treasury, with hot competition continuing today in the live bird contest.
Fred Anderson and Rev Plummer were in town Sunday. Samuel Reed left for Omaha to see a brother. O B Durdall returned from Chicago. Lutie Wallace went to Bancroft for a few days. Prof Alexander Ball left for Blue Earth City. Attorney F M Curtis enjoyed a visit from his parents. Mrs Tellier of Humboldt visited Eugene Tellier. J J Ryan from Waterloo visited friends over Sunday. Consul Phil Hanna leaves for Porto Rico September fifth. Wilfred Jones at Spirit Lake for a week. Nellie Chattin of Mukwonago Wisconsin visiting Mrs Dougald Wallace. Ed Rist left with Buffalo excursionists, intended Chicago. Dr C Tuttle of Northwestern hotel visiting sister from Worthington. Belle Tellier and Miss Thomas of Humboldt visited Mason City. James Taylor family left for New York to buy winter stock. Mrs Josephina Harris and Miss Ella Nichols of Dousman visiting Chubb residence. G M Johnson and wife Jessie and Merrill returned from Green Co. Dr and Mrs F B W Shore and Grace Shore visiting Ambrosa Hall. Photographer Peterson took flash of Cinderella company after performance. Mrs A L Peterson and son Ralph visiting parents in Livermore. C M Coxsee and family returned from overland trip to Clear Lake. S S Sessions and daughter and servants returned from Spirit Lake outing at Furley cottage.
A large stock of ladies belts in 25¢ 50¢ and 70¢ sizes reduced to 15¢ this week. Early shoppers secure best selection. Also note Goeders' offers women and children's caps and jackets at low prices.
The Algona home talent show Cinderella presented by Mr. Alexander Ball of Minneapolis delighted Friday and Saturday audiences. Kate Lantry as Cinderella led a strong cast including Jennie Patterson Nell Sessions Vesta Kenyon and Nell Wallace with George Horton Howland Smith Bert Resseguie and Carl Dodge. The seven member sextette plus a six-strong chorus and local orchestra provided lively scenes. Proceeds of about 40 went to the WCTU fountain project and the production earned praise as a standout for home talent.
The Francis Jones company presents Follies of a Night at the Calla next Tuesday evening. The lively comedy blends brilliant satire with strong humor and witty lines, with tickets on sale at the box office at usual prices.
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