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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
2
Subscription rates listed by Milton Starr for the Agana Republic include one year in advance and shorter terms. The figures show pricing for six months and three months with values 91.50 75 40 noted.
The county farmers institute last week drew poor attendance due to bad weather. The Ruralan has decided to publish a fuller report in several weeks to share papers and discussions for the benefit of all farmers.
Varionican Des Moines correspondence outlines Representative Farley's bill on passenger fares. It proposes 2 cent to 2 cent rates by road class, displeasing travelers and farmers alike and seen as Farley deserting populism. Critics doubt the bill’s timing and chances for passage as session moves toward adjournment.
A lengthy editorial condemns masculine prerogatives and violence in Virginia while praising municipal reform in Toronto. It argues for nonpartisan city governance, strong civil service, and corporate taxation, opposing populist motives and party lines in elections.
The text notes Governor Shaw has not stated a position on a potential manufacture bill and warns it would be presumption to claim his stance. It discusses political risks, whiskey interests, annexation debates, beet sugar industry prospects, and reports that the woman suffrage amendment was defeated in the house by four votes with Farley among those who voted against letting the people vote.
Albert Rahm was moved from Sexton, Dr. Kenefick examined the prisoner to assess his wound, report favorable, and Mr. Tellier brought him in. Necker’s condition improves, though preliminary hearing on Rahm’s prosecution faces possible date next Monday if Necker can attend. Rubin has retained FW. M. Curtiss to defend Rahm.
A swindler named John D. Stewart of Illinois sold land in Kossuth County to Thomas A. Thompson, who paid down but lost $500 when the deed proved forged and the land belonged to Harvey Barr of Quincy. Stewart fled to St James and sold another quarter in Winnebago County, netting $2,000. Barr's land again. Stewart remains at large as victims face losses and papers reportedly in Elmore.
Mr Ward IL Smith of Fredericks town Mo suffered chronic diarrhoea for over three decades. He believed relief was near when he read an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle eased his symptoms and continued use cured him. For sale by W. Studley.
A full carload of woven wire fencing was purchased by J A Hamilton Co at a reduced price, saving nearly half the freight. The firm encourages farmers to compare and buy to cut fencing costs this year.
Help wanted notice seeks Barm with call for full particulars and price, directed to A IL Russeen in Akron. The terse missive requests immediate contact for complete terms.
Mr and Mrs L J Rice and their children left Algona Monday for Arizona aiming to stop one day at lows Talls before continuing to Phoenix. Weather in Arizona is hoped to be as pleasant as Algona’s, and the family expects to arrive Saturday night. The parting drew a small departure gathering at the Northwestern depot as neighbors bid them farewell.
County Attorney Raymond went to Ledyard to prosecute Webster on a charge of transporting liquor. Judge Crimble presided, Webster held to the grand jury and committed to the county jail. The case involved transferring liquor from the station to a restaurant, highlighting strict enforcement of new anti bootlegging laws.
RR M Richmond was in Algona on Wednesday last to sell his extensive town holdings in Swea City and Bancroft to A D Clarke. The deal, under consideration for about a year, includes Rich mond’s properties in both towns except his residence and his interests in the Farmers and Traders Bank at Bancroft and the Swea City bank. Clarke pays 22000 for the property. Future plans for Mr. Richmond were not disclosed.
Preparations are underway for a large Masonic gathering in Algona starting tomorrow with delegations expected from Bancroft Burt Marmersburg Britt Eagle Grove Livermore Whittemore Clear Lake West Bend and others. Eight candidates will be initiated into the third degree and a banquet will be served by the Eastern Star ladies.
Fred D Benson and Miss Frma Atta Fox were yesterday licensed to wed. The Northwestern paint car sits in Algona while depot interior is being gaudily painted. Equal Suffrage club meets Friday at 3 pm with Mrs Flora A Jones. Lutie and Tena Wallace entertained about forty friends last Friday. Epworth League social at Mr McComb's drew large attendance. Public schools closed to allow visits to Webster City. Judge Quarton granted Dr Spencer of Sexton a liquor permit under the pharmacy law. W P Jones at the Wigwam received a large carload of goods from Deere Plow Works, ready for spring trade. Mrs Jac G Smith has been quite sick. Western Star concert at Wesley postponed one week. Mr and Mrs Denny Reichhoff welcome a baby boy, making the Adamses great grandparents again. Baptist Church extended a call to Rev D M Stiles. Feb 21 Jas Taylor will bring a salesman with ladies suits and accessories. D A Haggard auctioned a sale for M H Millis in Portland. steer sold for 24.50. Geo Huhn to Minnesota on a restaurant prospecting tour. wife plans to join. Harvey Ward and Mary J Taylor to be married this evening. Taylor family to help celebrate. Old settlers program planned for Saturday. Lincoln birthday observance at Lyceum with patriotic display and child participants. Republican post office delay questioned amid De Lome incident attention. Dr Sheets may join Algona pension board. Dr Hows of Bancroft also slated. Tribon has served on the board for months.
Rev D M Vetter will preside and occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning for the second quarterly meet ing. The pastor will preach in the evening on Why Mere Moral ity cannot Save. All are invited.
The city council met informally on Monday to discuss electric lighting with Mr Durdall who plans a plant. They estimated 100 incandescent and 20 arc lights, with 69 oil street lamps remaining. Durdall will travel east and upon return likely present a franchise proposal.
Henry Wadsworth travels to Chicago and Geo. Call was in Sioux City yesterday J. D. Calkins and wife return from Blue Earth Mrs Forde leaves for Mankato Minnesota for a two week visit Will Weisbrod of Fenton visits the Republican office P M Barsson Bancrofts resident in town Craig Calkins visits Algona while representing a medicine house W A Chipman Bart creamery secretary visits town Judge Quarton opens court in Algona area Des Moines trip attends sister Fannie L Rhea funeral Sister Mrs Wesley Nedhead visits Morse and mourner’s child joins the family
Geo B Wolff, Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fernandina Florida, recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as one of the best for croup and colds in children. He notes a single dose suffices and that it treats colds readily. Sold by W J Studley.
Mardi Gras Carnivals at New Orleans Louisiana and Mobile Alabama on February 22 1808 offer round trip excursion tickets for 35 65 sold by the C M St P R Co February 14 to 20 with return by March 19 Also notices include Shilohs Vitalizer claims relief for sour stomach and indigestion and a coal aid service with phone number 21 1] on record entities Dr L A Sheetz and B pb Spepsia cured and Neudain headquarters for aid and soft coal
A Thursday night meeting of the new opera house company reorganized the group. Members listed include Geo B Clarke J W Sullivan J W Wadsworth Lewis N Smith Alex White F W Dinglay Wm Dblers T E F Cooke Will Haggard M J Kenneick AL Falkenhainer O Falkenhainer T L Donahoo B J Murtagh W Ix Pergugon C D Smith W 3 Quarton Chrischillen G A Cohenour W P B Tones Guy L Taylor C Samson D A Haggard B W Slaggard O B Dardall and Harvey Ingham. J W Wadsworth Wm Eblers and J Murtagh were added to the board of treetats The old officers hold till ay.
G A R banquet program includes G A R supper, February prayer led by Rev I E Day, glee club music, opening address by Commander Orr, speeches by Mrs D D Dodge president of Woman's Relief Corps, Hon I Granger justice of Iowa Supreme Court, and Colonel A J H Evans commander department town G A R, with music and the song America.
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to Cleveland and return at 8:60 for the round trip on account of Students' Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions. Cleveland, O February 22 and 28 good returning up to and including Feb 28. Three through trains daily in each direction. Day coaches in charge of colored porters. City ticket office 141 Adams Street depot corner 12th and Clark, Main 8889.
The Mardi Gras at New Orleans and Mobile prompts the Northwestern Line to sell excursion tickets at reduced rates from February 14 to 20 with return by March 19. Tickets also on sale daily at reduced rates to principal winter resorts in the United States and Mexico. For details, consult Chicago and Northwestern Railway ticket agents.
The National Dairy Association meets in Topeka Kansas on February 21 and outlines round trip rates from Mason City on Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul routes. Sleeper car rates start at 44 dollars per day for three or more days with group discounts for twenty or more travelers, minimum occupancy required to run.
Travelers planning trips to California should verify tickets read via The Northwestern Line to avoid car changes and delays. Weekly, Thursday departures offer personally conducted excursions with sleeping car reservations, maps, and printed information. inquire of Chicago & North Western agents for lowest rates.
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