Ledyard and surrounding towns politics and events
Debates rise as the Ledyard mayoral race sees Frank Wiemer run against challenger candidates. LaVerne Republicans nominate Chas Konayska for mayor and others for council and clerk, Democrats back W E Stephens for mayor. Whittemora names John I Shaible for mayor to face Geo EB Boyle. Revival services conducted by Rev G RB Oako at Wesley. Marriage of Lutie B Thomas to Albert B Hales will settle in Canby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledyard
Frank Wiemer
B.J. Skinner
Earl Stephans
A. E. Kobs
LaVerne
Whittemora
Geo
Boyle
Oako
M. E
Wesley
Lutie B. Thomas
E. B.thomas
Albert B. Hales
Buffalo Township
B. L. Stevens
Onawa
Canby
Minnesota
M. Smibek
Wesley Town
Plum Creek
Germania
Charles Phillips
A. B. Dunlap
Waterloo
A. J. Cole
Weishrod
A. J. Murtagh
Burt
Hanna
la Varne
Greenshields
McWhorter School
Ledyard News Briefs Include Prayer Meeting and Local Happenings
Harrison area notes report a weekly prayer meeting at G Ricker home and Mrs F M Slyter hosting a Sabbath school class. Entries mention Miss Edith Jonson visiting, millet seed sales, a livestock sale, and a needy southwest Ledyard family of eight children facing typhoid and poverty seeking aid. Revival meetings in Ledyard ME church and various local movements are listed.
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B. Morris
Emmetsburg
Morris
North Kossuth
P. J. Jenson
Ledyard
CG. Wann
Swea City
W. Mino
Westfall & Hasting
Frannfalter
I. Grunsted
Nebraska
Duglas
A. L. Biglow
Edith Jonson
Wesley News and Farm Sale Report from Wesley Meb
Auction details show Wesey sale attended with calves at 87 dollars, oats for lie, horses at 50 dollars each, J W Nevill as auctioneer. Revival services at M E church praised for converting and strengthening members. Corn priced per bushel with dealers losing money on delivery. Marriage notice: Lutie B Thomas and Albert B Wales wed February 17, 1807 at E B Thomas home, officiated by Rev EB Stevens.
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Wesley Reporter
E. B. Thomas
Lutie B. Thomas
Albert B. Wales
EB. L. Stevens
Onawa
Wedding of Miss Thouus and Mr Pales Ends in Move to Minnesota
A local wedding celebrates Miss Thouus and Mr Pales, noting her admired ladylike conduct and his farming work in Buffalo township. The couple plans to move to Canby Minnesota, with many friends sending best wishes for a joyful prosperous life. Neighbors report a new sickle grip device patented, while six inches of snow prompts sleigh traffic. Washington's Birthday observed with school programs and flags, and Mrs Maren Olson prepares to move to Skien Norway. Andrew Christensen relocates his shoe shop to the former State bank rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thouus
Pales
Buffalo Township
Canby
Minnesota
Patent Office
Washington
Maren Olson
Skien
Norway
Andrew Christensen
Holdy Building
Old State Bank
Burt Inaugural Ball Promises Local Celebration
Burt Feb 23 The Burt Fire Company plans a March 4 ball at McDonald’s Trail inviting all. Music by the Algona Harp Orchestra adds formality and locals expect a lively kickoff to the new president’s term. Epworth League social at Young’s hotel draws colonial costumes and strong turnout.
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Burt Fire Company
Marcel
Burt
McDonald's
Young's Hotel
Owe
Stephen Nicholson
Fred Dehnert
Q. H. Richards
N. Harris
Recorder
L. D. Hodgson
Middlehauf
Buffalo
Buffalo Township Revival At McWhorter Schoolhouse
Buffalo youths take advantage of warm moonlit nights to attend a revival at the McWhorter schoolhouse. Prank Davis has moved to Shell Rock. A girl is involved in the case as Bert Fales leaves bachelor life for marriage. Mr Davison plans to stay and study locally through spring.
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Burrano Townsmr
Buffalo
McWhorter
Prank Davis
Shell Rock
Bert Fales
Batchelor
Davison
Union Notes Literary at Herman school house Feb 23
The Union literary at the Herman school house Feb 23 drew a full house. Recitations by Lulu Henley Lovie Jenkinson Hulda Krans J H Zanke Rev Bond Grant Salisbury and others sparked strong applause. Debate on the resolution That a man should have $300 before marriage carried mixed verdicts from judges and audience.
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Union
Union Literary
Herman School House
Lulu Henley
Lovie Jenkinson
Hulda Krans
J. H. Zanke
Geo
Satchett
Drake
Hobart Band Delights After Disappointing Railroad Meeting
A local gathering derailed by missing speaker Mr Drake turned lively as the Hobart band arrived and music cheered the crowd. Performers Mabel Barr Walter Ricker Holna Jenkinson and others gave recitations songs and readings. An improvised debate on farming followed. the negative side led by Salisbury defeated the affirmative with March 4th chosen as closing night.
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Lost
Tham
Adl
Mr. Draka
Hobart
Mabel Barr
Walter Ricker
Holna Jenkinson
Mary
Annie Shirmer
Albert Palmer
Hdlth Barr
Louie Jenkinson
Uarry
Thallobart Band
Drake
Chas
Cook
Henley
Portland News Gathers Local Births Visits and Meetings
A 7 pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs W Davison Feb 18 in Portland. Edna Davison visits her aunt Mrs J W Stott. Elbert Lutte of Algona visited at Mr Manley over Sunday. Mrs D J Davison has been ill. Good Will Society meets at Grant Bonschater's next Thursday. Roy Greenshields reports strong meetings at McWhorter school house. A horse buyer visited Burt and purchased several horses. J W Jones rents the Martin Jordan farm. Manns children spent Sunday for Mr Manns 67th birthday.
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Mr. Graham
Webster City
Edna Davisons
J. W. Stott Elbert Lutte
Algona
PortLand
D J Davison
Good Will Society
Grant Bonschater
Roy Greenshields
McWherter
Burt
Lash
Wesley
J W Jones
Martin Jordan
SV BR Mann
Mr Mann
Whittemore Events Guide Local News and Weddings
Invitations are out for the wedding of Jas O'Brien and Kate Boyle at the Catholic church on Wednesday morning. A reception will be held at Mr. Broc’s three miles northwest of town. Iris store anticipates new goods. Sadie Taylor visited Algona. Mrs Munch’s mother died in Wisconsin, and she left for the old home. W E Potter advertises a farm sale next Thursday February 25. Boyle conducts daily sales except Sundays. Sadie Miller fractured her elbow after an ice fall. J E Martin moved to Rodman. Wm Austin moved into Blossom cottages and entered real estate. Dora Chrischilles to Prairie du Chien for Catholic schooling. Mr Cressey of Sioux Falls preached and lectured on Christ’s life. J S Beattie went to Minneapolis. Farmers Elevator Co orders a five horsepower Waterloo engine. Carry Ridgway visited. Presiding Elder Vetter called Thursday. Alf Bellman remains under the weather with the grip. Mrs H J Thompson plans a Wisconsin trip Thursday. CB society hosted a social Monday in the Baptist church. A series of illustrated lectures by Mr Cressey to follow this week with World’s Fair on Wednesday and Chickamauga on Thursday.
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WaitrEmore
Jas, O'Brien
Kate Boyle
Mr. Broc
YI. J. Thompson Spens
St. Joseph
Iris
Sadie Taylor
Algona
M. Munch
Dora Chrischilles
Prairie du Chien
Cressey
Sioux Falls
Baptist Church
Christ
Beattie
Minneapolis
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Tive Horse Power Waterloo
Offers For 1897 Liberal Newspaper Subscriptions
The notice lists various combination offers for Republican subscribers and state papers including The Republican The Register Inter Ocean Orange Judd Farmer and American Agriculturist Almanac with prices from 1.85 to 3.70. A promotion promises one hundred dollars to duplicate the Sportaman's Game cigar for five cents.
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Tre Repuseiay
Inter Ocean
Republican and
State Register
The
Republican
Orange Judd Parwer
American Agriculturalist Almanac
Cc Reaeesecseenres
Reruplican
the Register
Irs
Orange Judd Farmer
American Agriculturist Almanac
Aerupyican
Schu & Waterhoueh
Real Estate Transfers Rumored in Hay & Rice Abstract
Weekly transfers listed show numerous parcel moves and owners such as Will to Badd Witt and Dalt to Bu Marina. Entries include locations like Hutchison to M Jenaen and Murtagh to WA Taft, with multiple sections and subdivisions noted across Bancroft, Hobart, and Park Add outlets.
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Pietn
Hay & Rice
Algotia
Iowa
Badd
Witt
Bae Moray Geokeds Ee
Southard Tod
Wads- Worth
Bu Marina
Ondlenan
Marrow
Hutchison
Jenaen
Callanae
Buksen
Fibink
G. Whittle
Se Kelley
Moxley
Bancroft
Aera
Odin
Orahouse
Bamdroft
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A. D. McGregor
Bissell's
Carpet Stoeepers
Waterloo Tent and Awning Co
East 4Th St. Waterloo, Town
Uslale
Opera
Wm. E. Ferguson
Ambrose A. Call
D. H. Hatching
Ass't. Cash
First National Bank
Algona, Lowa
Capseal
St Raws
D. KH. Hutchins
A. Verguson
Philip Dorweller
F. H. Vesper
Arabrone Call
Kh. H. Spencer
Win
Kh. Ferguson
A. Ty
Clarke
Chubb
Thos
Panty
Cashier
Guturalh
Fred Moailer
Myron Sebanek
F. Gaoke
General Banking
Private Safety Deposit Vaults
Lewis H. Smith
Gaahta
W. H. Iugham
Theun
Chrischilles
Kossuth County State Bank
WV. H. Fighan
John G. Staith
J. J. Jones
T. Chrischilies
C. Calle
Alwona Deposit & Lown Assn
Algona State Bank
Dr. Perkins
Alvona
Hotel Tennant
Perkin
United States
Wnh
Europe
Armeried
Thair
Thei
Perkins Tr
Chicago
Young
Widdle
Marrige
Khilovys
Moe Lee
Lee Kagor
Kossuth
Harrison
Union Notes
Rye
Llimed
Murtagh Tod
Dyers
Murtagh
Ad Burt
Ljoslyn
Govell Tod
Leighton
Hedrick
Hume
Hadrick
Shamberson
Rache
H Lammers
Bitzsimmons
Root
Gallenan
M Melnroe
O Chubbyne
Ae Cooke
D Ford
Iborg Roberts
D Jenkins
Sheridan
Seesetanconee
Wilberg
Doege
G We
Ouha
C Olsen
Maynes
Park
ZS Barrett
Havana
Sciu & Waterhouse
Algona, Iowa
Wesenberg Bros
Real Estate
Gilmore’s
Datley
A. F. DarLey
Alaona
Osewall
C. Rosewall
fConsuth County
Gyer
Th. Rice
Public Library
N. A. Haggard
Independent Dist
Kosauth
Iown
Towa
C. M. Doxser
E. &. Buller
Eagle
Swea
Grant
Springfield
Hebron
Lincoln
Seneca
Greenwood
Ramsay
German
Fenton
Nore
North
Plum Week
Algons
Cresco
Irvington
Prairie
LaVerns
Sherman
Riverdale
Lotts Creek
Whittemore
Garfield
Board of Supervisors
Rajeet
D. Caleing
Lowa
Reece
Suvelaue
National
Sebr Tuoureuce Bae
Onioage Hee
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