Bancroft the Capital of Northern Kossuth
Bancroft, largest town in Kosseth county outside Algona, grows as a business center with a population around 1,200 and a history of early settler hardship. The article highlights pioneer families, local commerce, and prominent men including O. L. Harper, Joram, and Frank T. Sparks, now Bancroft’s mayor, with notes on housing, industries, and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Kosseth County
Algona
Bancroft County
Parish priest lauded after decade of growth and progress
The article profiles Father Schemmel and his parish on the tenth anniversary of his ministry, noting growth from 32 to 190 Catholic families and over 800 communicants. The church expanded from 86 by 60 feet to 86 by 96, with a 96 foot spire, plus a $2600 parsonage and a $1100 school building. The school employs six teachers for 210 pupils, and architect T. H. Connor of Algona designed the new structures. The bank story follows, detailing the first brick building, officers, and directors, alongside a portrait of R N Bruer the banker.
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Bert
T. H. Connor
Algona
Father Schemmel
Four Prominent Institutions and Northern Iowa Cattle King
The First National Bank of Bancroft and its leaders are profiled. John H. Jordan, dubbed the Cattle King, built a vast cattle empire around Bancroft, handling thousands of head and owning substantial farm land. A featured rural property near Bancroft highlights large acreage, barns, wells, and stock facilities as a potential bargain.
Famous horseman trainer of White Wonders visited Bancroft
The article profiles prominent Bancroft figures including George F. Holloway a renowned trainer and owner of high diving horses seen in the U S Europe and London and discusses land holdings of Mr. Jordan in South Dakota He is pictured as a future Iowa magnate and a central civic figure. Also mentions Hon Sam Mayne and plans of moving to Wata na along with a New York Journal report on a 6400 mile dugout voyage by Captain J C Voss and A K J y ton with voyage details.
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Jordan
South Dakota
Blue Earth
Gerauld County
Buell County
Iowa
George F. Holloway
Columbia County
Wisconsin
Kossuth County
Bancroft
United States
London
Paris
Berlin
Europe
America
Hollowby
Watana
New York Journal
J. C. Voss
A. K
API
Tong Srouueh
Sydney
Fiji
Postmaster Johnson of Bancroft A Prominent North End Leader
Postmaster J B Johnson a longtime Bancroft figure who built a farm machinery business and held multiple local posts including mayor and school board president. Born in 1848 in Sweden he came to the U S in 1854 and settled in Red Wing Minnesota before moving to Bancroft where he led diverse civic and banking roles.
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Minsota
North End
J. B. Johnson
Sweden
Gothenberg
United States
Chicago
Ill
Crosse
Wis
Red Wing
Minn
Bancroft
First National Bank of
Swea Cly State Bank
State Bank of Ringsted
Johnson
First National Bank
Early Comers Experiences of W H Jordan on the Oil Farm
W H Jordan, once a pioneer of Northern Kossuth and a member of the Men Who Game Before the Railroad, now runs an oil farm in Ohio. This note traces his early experiences and current endeavors, highlighting frontier life and later energy ventures.
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W. H. Jordan
Ohio
Kossuth
Faithful Father Schemmel Leads Bangroft Parish
Popular pastor Father A. J. Schemmel heads the Parish of Bangroft and vicinity in Iowa. He assumed charge on February 7 and is regarded as a respected priest in the area.
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Iowa
A. J. Schemmel
Bangroft
Bancroft Leader Mayne Leaves for Texas After Notable Career
Born in New York in 1854, Mayne moved to Bancroft in 1883 to practice law and engage in local interests. He served in the Iowa Legislature in 1895 and the 1897 extra session, was county attorney for Kossuth, Bancroft postmaster for five years, and mayor for six years as the town’s second chief. In September he shifted to Texas to invest in agricultural land and establish a large colony in stock, grain, and cotton regions.
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Bancroft
Frank T. Sparks
Mr. Sparks
Fairplay
Wisconsin
Baylies College of
Hamilton County
New York State
Mayne
Iowa
Texas
Fragmentary note hints at new year outlook
Unclear OCR fragment references a new year subject with fragmented text. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or concrete facts. Unable to determine full event or context from the readable portion.
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Harper
Linn County
Tawa
Harrison
Board of Supervisors
Joram
Hay Commission
Republican
O. L. Harper
Fort Recover
Fort Recovery
Indiana
Mayor Sparks
Sparks
Southwest
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
H. H. Fellows, Esq
F. T. Sparks
First National
R. N. Bruer
Tom Sherman
G. S. Ringland
C. Korslund
Hamburg
Germany
A. J
John H. Jordan
State Bank of
Brer
Minneapolis
Bruer Bros. & Kenefick
Bruer
Swea City
Ringsted State Bank
Lake Arthur Lumber Company
Lake Arthur
Louisiana
Thomas Sherman
Nts
BP. O. WH
Eva Lantry
Thos. H. Lantry
Bancroft Cattle King
Mitchell
Wik
Uipmost
Loxcroft
Hasvitars
Wap
Tly
Sam Mayne
Bancroft's
William
G. F. HoLiLoway
Postmaster Johnson
Schemmel
Angroft
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