From All The County Condensed News
Items from Butt Buffalo Fenton Union Cresco Irvington and all around. Ernest Terman returned to her home at Dubuque accompanied by her brother Hugh Herman who will visit there for a week or ten days. The L A of the Presbyterian church met last Thursday with Mrs. Wm Martin. Mrs Iotrick left Saturday for the Iowa City Hospital for treatment. Mrs Dehnert and children of Fenton have been visiting at Mrs Hugh Hermans. A dancing party at Alex McDonalds last Friday night. The Grange L A S and Union Center L A S had a joint meeting at Mrs Treptoes last Thursday. A pleasant meeting is reported. Rev Webb of Algona preached at Good Hope church several nights last week. Mrs L P Ward expected home today. Reading Circle of East Union will meet with Mrs Frank Jenkinson next dirt day Byron the subject with quotations from any author. These meetings are instructive and there is much interest. Tn Salisbury recently returned from a trip to Mason City visiting his brother. Reports a very pleasant time.
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Waser Union
R. W. Barrett
R. W
Seoteh
Wigner School
Chas. Wagner
Fromamilton County
St. Valantine’s
T.J. Julian
Farmers’ Institute
Anton
W. W. Annis
G. G
Carroll
C. D. Ward
Kossuth
Chicago
Gazette
Breeders’ Gazette
Futira
Social and lodge news from Ivriton and Algona
In Ivriton and Algona areas last week social gatherings and lodge activity are reported. Lulu Newcomb and Mrs Trumble attended the Rebecca lodge in Algona, Hugh and Gertrude Wright hosted friends, a Y P S social is planned at J R Dattons, and Ladies Aid officers were elected led by Mrs C J Dutton and Prof Mrs Z M Dunwoodla. A new son arrived to delight the family, Mrs W Brown remains ill, and Lon Williams left today for the Hionlyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Newcomb
Trumble
Rebecca Lodge
Algona
Hugh
Gertrude Wright
Friends
J. R. Datton
Y. P
Ladies' Aid
Wall
C.J. Dutton
2. M. Dunwoodla
Will Starks
Daiter Tyens
Arthur Dutton
Wm. Binderwold
W. . Brown
Grune
Hattie Lorenz
8. C. Tramble
Lon Williams
The
Hionlyke
Ground Hog dinner, church events, and moves at Burt
Wm McDonald moved his family to Algona last week and Joe Blyidge moved into Will McDonald’s former home. Ground Hog dinner planned at Mr. Gos Angus this week. Epworth League sociable at Natus home raised funds for Methodist singing books. Revival meetings at the Methodist church to begin this week. John Cork and Isaac Cork visited Mr. Vernon. Horace McChesney’s family moved back to their farm. Hunt occupies Taft hotel. Shiloh’s Vitalizer advertised for digestive relief.
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Burt
McDonald
Algona
Smith
H. McDonald
Gos
Angus
Epworth League
Natus
Joe Blyidge
Hans
Will McDonald
Methodist Church
John Cork
Isaac Cork
Wifs
Mr. Vernon
Horace McChesney
Mr. Hunt
Taft Hotel
Local Notices and Upcoming Social at Presbyterians
West Union community news notes illness and travel among residents. A St Valentine social planned by Presbyterians at the Julian home invites all, with humorous remarks on attendance. Farmers Institute officials praise local writers and urge participation. Market reports cite draft horse prices and insights from the Breeders Gazette. Mrs. L. P. Ward continues medical care after surgery in Iowa City.
Local supply firm touts dairy equipment and belts
Catalog lists specialities including boilers engines shafting pulleys pipe fittings valves leather belting water tanks and separators for creamery and dairy use. Factory and salesroom near the C N W depot invite inquiries to save money and support home industries.
Equal Suffrage Bill Seeks State Constitutional Change
A bill proposes submitting a constitutional amendment to remove the word mass from the state constitution. The measure aims to alter wording affecting suffrage provisions and would go before voters for approval.
Death of Bancroft child and lyceum debate in Bancroft
Fenvros Jan 31 Died last week day at our blacksmith Tony Ogles youngest child Ban creft. Hurt band of 18 pieces expected to play at our lyceum this week. Debate topic pen is mightier than the sword. County superintendent visited schools in the neighborhood last week. Mrs Vern Tubbs leaves for Marshall Minn this week. Wednesday W H Pattibone and wife spent Sunday in Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenvros
Bancroft
Tony Ogle
Lyceum
Vern Tubbs
Marshall
Minn
W. HH
Pattibone
Cresco Timber Sledding and Local Notes
In Cresco the timber sleighing remains good while prairie travel is poor. Mrs. Bowen and Leroy show grip improvement after illness. Oscar Dutton to be initiated into woodcraft next Tuesday at Irvington. Distemper is widespread. many residents report symptoms. Lon Williams leaves for California with Lute and Walt Henderson. Macy reportedly has a cannery job at 2 1/2 per day. Jim Stewart hosted a pleasant party last Thursday. attendees enjoyed themselves. A. Ts. Dutton sold bags to Cook Bros. of Wobart, delivering them Saturday. Chester White pigs included one shoat at about 315 pounds for months old.
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Cresco
Bowen
Leroy
Oscar Dutton
Irvington
Lon Williams
California
Ife
Lute
Walt Henderson
Macy
Jim Stewart
A. Ts. Dutton
Cook Bros
Wobart
Tle
Buffalo Reporter Briefs Highlight Local Events and Farm Publication Endorsements
The Buffalo column notes a mistaken marriage doubt, upcoming debates at German Valley, and a joint meeting of local literary societies. It mentions the creamery filling its ice house and hints at a future critic while urging readers to subscribe to Jews Homestead, praised as the best farm paper for Western farmers. An issue features the Special Farmers Institute edition with 125 practical essays on heat production, winter dairying, and ideal farm homes, promoting farm prosperity and sample copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Foy Free
New-York Tampan
Fvat
MIE Republican
Algona
COUNTY NEWS NOTES OF IOWA TOWNSHIPS AND FARMS
A long list of local updates from 1897 includes M D I Parsons selling 338 bushels of apples, the Eagle Lake post office discontinued, Germania to get new postmaster Chas C Wortman, and LaVerne News entering its ninth year. Rev Greenshields conducts revival meetings, J G Jensens store at Seneca under carpenters, and Wesley Creamery reporting 898 788 pounds of milk in ten months.
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Western
Evergreen Nursery Company
Evergreen
Wis
Evergreen Nursery CO
Professional & Business Directory
REAL
M. F. Haggard
F. Peek
Haggard & Peek
Jorss & Snir
Iowa
A. D. Clarke & Co
Altona State Bank
Algona, IA
Chas. J. Doxset
State Street
GEO
E. Clarke
ORAS
A. Cohenouor Clarke & Cohenour
Attorneys AT Law
Algona, Iowa
E. WV. Swetting
Attorney AT Law
Mody
J. le. Honar
H. H. Fellows
Bonur & Fellows
ALY Law
Algona State Bank
Wesley
Algona, Towa
Frederick MM. Curtiss
Kossuth County State Bank
West Miller
Wlslee
Archibald Hutchison
IL. C. McCoy
Lowa
McGregoe Street
Margaret E. Coles
Besta Block
Algona, Lowa
IL. A. Sheetz
Gilad
State
Thorington
E. J. Gay
Oflice Over
Bertha Mann
A. L. Bist
J. S. Glasier
E. EH. Sayers
ANU
O Bay
Kossuth County
Butt
Buffalo
Fenton
Union
Shiloh
John Wallet
Jefferson
Mass
Miles
Surphisd US
Harven
Miles Medicai
West Union
Totter
Tion Township
Tnstitate
Japan Tea
M. Z. Grove & Son’s
Ralief
Karl
Tenty Cllak
German Valley
Buffalo Ark Literary Society
German Valley Society
Creamery Company
County News Notes
M. D. I. Parsons
Eagle Lake
Chas. C. Wortman
Germania
LaVerne News
W. W. Brandon
Lotts Creek
M. H. Millis
G. Dodd
Sexton
C. W. Sehryver
Otlosen
S. J. Trutchinson
Whittemore
Charley Roupe
Jo Paxson
Burt United
Lone Rock Creamery
Robert Lane
Buffalo Fork Creamery
South Dakota
Burt School Board
John Slade
G. W. Slade
Northwestern
D.H. McGivney
Swea City
Ninla Burr
Turkey
Mr. LaPlant
Hobart
Chas. Nichols
Burt Band
Win
Millard
la Verne
Marty
John Schroeder
Herald
Iwea City
Peru Rawson
Rawson
Lotts Creek Township
Edward H. Studer
Mary Schneidemantel
Vesey Catholic
Nathan Studer
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Ottosen
West Bend
Bode
Ostosen
A.C. Brown
T.O. Hansen
Bode Ylee
L. J. Clare
Otrosen
A. Dundas
Armstrong
JM. Partey
Des Moines
Whittemore Champlos
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Pres. W. M. Bearps
Ames
Depot
Paine
Price
Havana
Scull & Watertoush
District Court of the
State of Iowa
Webnar
Lewis O. Quam
Underdall
McArthur
J. Nims
J. Underdall
J. J. Nims
District Court
State of
Hebron Township
Raymond & Raymond
Wm. Putzler
Plaintif
Fred
B. Bair
A.G. Wallace & Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co
St Algony
Pigintis
Rocky Mountain Tea
Ehlers & Falkhnaainer
Algon
District Court of the State of
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Raymond& Raymond
Willibald Scharf
Willibald Scherf
BF. Crose
G.O. Way
Way & Harrett
Chas
H. Goeppinger
M. V. Richards
Iowe
F. M.paylor
Chas. H. Goeppinger
Henry Witzel
Chas. Witzel
John Witzel
H. Fredericks
Matson
Kinsey Osrlon
Kos
Suth
O. B. Matson
FH. Goeppingsr
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