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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1885
Page
2
On December 17 1985 the store opens for inspection and sale of 50 dozen silk and linen handkerchiefs in latest colors and designs. A big line of ladies wool mittens and loggins for ladies misses and children will also be shown. The seller offers items around December 25 and wishes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mrs. Habnah Ormiston of Seneca township dies at about ninety four after a long health decline linked to a heart disease. Her funeral was led by Rev. R A Paden. the community reflects on her life as teacher and devout church member. Article notes a Christmas dance with fifty six numbers, saloon profits, license debates, and local trades, plus assorted town happenings and a New Year greeting.
Cortland notes from Regal Correspondent Pont Lang December 29 report Rev Smith and wife of Britt visited Section Eight last week. A communal supper is planned January 16 at John Lochtu's. Mrs C I Inman is slowly improving after illness. A house owned by Leonard burned Monday morning with few details. Bancroft church dedication affects teaching times. Wesley news covers Christmas success, church efforts, and potential Corwith church construction. Officers for the coming year elected across local chapters withInstallation due January 9 1886.
From our Correspondent Wuirtzsore December 29 Christmas festivities drew a large crowd at the Grand Central. A coal wagon ran away, scattering coal along a block. A fire near Hinton’s barn caused slight damage. A boy narrowly escaped a fatal injury on Christmas day when a wheel pulled him into hay bales. he survived with a scalp wound. Willard Roup’s birthday party featured a grand dinner and gifts. Papers note numerous Christmas visits, gifts, and gatherings across nearby towns.
Laverne Review reports a worker named Gunnon from Fort Dodge was injured when a wheel of a freight train passed over him after falling while climbing in the yard. He was taken to a drug store for dressing. the injury described as severe and life threatening.
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