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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
4
The Union Literary event drew a packed crowd at the schoolhouse with readers and performers from Carroll, Jenkinson, Barr, Willinnis, Taylor, Cook and Purvis. Debates on marriage and men’s finances sparked lively discussion as funds were raised for seats.
The masquerade ball Friday was a grand success with fifty seven tickets sold. G Rist moved his house from his farm to Hobart to start a restaurant. Robert Phelps moved his blacksmith shop to his own property south of the railroad. Mrs Johnsson family moved into a new house. The creamery company paid its fee last week. Vincant improved from rheumatism. Frank Miller of Minneapolis married Miss Nettie Rist on Wednesday 28. They plan to reside in Minneapolis. We wish them a long happy life.
PORTLAND February 8 reports hog cholera in the neighborhood again. Mr White on the Chipman place is losing his hogs. A series of meetings will begin February 15 at the J E McWhorter schoolhouse led by Revs Greenshield and Clapp. M J Mann sold fat steers to D Paine for about 55 dollars each. A basket social is set for H P Larson's on Wednesday evening.
Whittemore residents share updates from J O Rawson’s home gathering to Mrs Thompson’s return from the south. Services, business moves, school visits, and auctions fill the week as locals note transfers of homes, new ventures, and social events in Whittemore and nearby towns.
Swea City report notes locals last Thursday night tried to sweep out notes on Bro's restaurant but were repelled and two fled after minor damage. Mayor heard guilty pleas from offenders. City Marshal McGiveny pursued wheat thieves, landing one in jail while others await next term. Protracted meeting continues. several residents visited nearby towns and hosted guests.
In Eagle Lake Feb 6 a brass band remains prosperous after a successful basket sale with proceeds reaching 5.10. Teachers plan a program for Feb 24 at the Eagle Lake schoolhouse. Rev M A Fridlood is praised, young people’s meetings attract, thieves captured at Ledyard, teachers attend Round Table in Swea City, several residents on sick list, Miss Helen Hayden stays with relatives in Armstrong, and Claude Salisbury visited friends south of Armstrong.
TEs report a person named Ma John Swinnon described as left for parts in a tale. Bekholm contemplates a visit to Nebraska. Our schools will commemorate Washingtons birthday.
The Wesley area reports a not guilty verdict for Peter Lickteig in the dog theft case tied to Mrs. Kelly, while city politics heat up with talk of a White Shirt Brigade ticket. Local notices hint at possible new tickets and ongoing interest in mayoral and council positions as residents speculate on future leadership.
In Buffalo Township on Thursday at 4 o'clock at the bride's home, Alonzo Boardman and Selina Ward were married by Rev. C. E. Plummer. The groom, a local farmer, and the bride, daughter of Herman Ward, will live on the farm. Only close relatives attended this quiet wedding. Frank Ringsdorf recently made a quick trip to Chicago with cattle. Prayer meetings at the Fales and Johnson homes draw large audiences, with Miss Little McCain leading the next gathering, as interest grows.
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