Hennessy and Wesley Post Office Politics Stir
Wistry Iowa January 12 Saturday J. 0. Hennessy the same man acquitted of stealing the family breeches last week sought a rematch with A. J. Sprague in a boxing scrap where Sprague again proved the better man. An information charged Hennessy with assault and battery but he was captured at Corwith fined costs and jailed in default. City politics warm with talk of re election for Mayor Sanford and Congressman Dolliver naming Barrett for postmaster while a Remington Bidgood petition circulates and Tadge Quarton ruled the Wesley dog case in favor of Tamby. Editor McMullen and wife and Prof. Brown and wife visited Corwith. Dr. Kenney had asthma last week. A. N. Presnell plans Wyoming trip for health. Odd Fellows plan district celebration June 10. Jim Rice sought work in Wesley. Hidden Hand again tonight after a successful first show. Dr. Kenefick attended patients here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistry
Hennessy
A. J. Sprague
Sprague
Corwith
Tio
Sanford
Dolliver
R. Barreté
Remington Bidgood
Thomas Will Ciiculate
Tadge Quarton
Wesley
Tamby
McMullen
Brown
Kenney
Dr. Kinue
Whittemore Happenings Share Joys and Transfers in 1897 Start
Walrremorn Minnesota January reports a nine and a half pound boy born to Dr. Bowen as New Year celebrations begin. Local editor R M Hatch returns from holidays while revival meetings continue at the Baptist church. Residents report sickness, a furniture sale, sales of properties, and several residents arriving or departing for jobs or travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walrremorn
R. M. Hatch
Str. Paul
Minneapolis
Tio
Bowen
Foster
Colorado
Stubbins
Wickler
Boyle
John Smith
Nicholas Simon
Mocelling
GAA
Thunner
Fainily
Lloyd County
Arthur Rawson
Omaha
Algona
Mars. C. GC
Samson
Lizzie Fleece
Pipestone
Minn
Rev. Cannon
Cylinder
Sacha Taylor
Norman Cotton
Belshazzar
Jona Buattle
Fenton
Gus Fenske
Hotelling
Vera
Mason City
Goo Munch
Nora Springs Seminary
Wheeler Wolf
D. EB
Beattie
Minnesota
Ivank , Biler
Wal
Local Deteriorating Health and Social Evening Reported
Fragmentary report notes Mrs Bowen near Alzona visiting her son the doctor while a dime social at the residence of J. Potter and Mrs A. Melerka drew attendees. Mention of a person ill with pneumonia and a pleasant social event suggests a small-town weekly news fragment with scattered spelling errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auimmear
Bowen
Alzona
J. &. Potter
A. Melerka
Soriousiu i
Miss Tle Cooper to Attend School This Term
Portnagn, Jans 11 1807 notes Miss Tle Cooper will attend school in Tart the coming term. James Stow rents his farm to Mrs Fisher and will move to Burt soon. L. MeS will host a bean soup meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Riko Friday evening. Miles of Britt recites the olds Hiden place for the coming year. G I Manley spent a few days at Chait Lakea Minn last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portnagn
Tle Cooper
James Stow
Fisher
Burt
L. Mes
Wm. Riko
Miles of Britt
G.I. Manley
Chait Lakea
Minn
Buffalo Township Washington Birthday Celebration Planned
Buffalo township centers school house to host Washingtons birthday celebration with a new literary society meeting Fridays at Center school. Social at Mrs Ringsdorfs noted. Various local visits include Mark Hill preparing to move to Minnesota and Will Colestead visiting Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrano Towner
Buffalo Township
Center School
Washington
Center School House
County Bills Allowed at January 1897 Supervisors Meeting
Audited claims include JJ Newell township clerk Fenton and Wallace's Farmer subscription. Trustees Scott Wichum Ledyard M P Weaver and Dorweller. printing by Christenson Clapsaddle Starr. various court house expenses. tax list work. printing and blank book purchases. justice fees. delinquent books. election costs and mining of postage. Additional entries cover trustees, jurors, coal, and bridge work with multiple named individuals and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JJ Newell
Fenton
Wallace's Farmer
Scott Wichum
Ledyard
Weaver
Philip Dorweller
Weisbrod
Monsel Do
Starr
Christenson
Randall
Anderson Oil
Court House
Calkins
Wright
Paul Fechner
Ustics
Cepese Acres Winckmor & Co Blank Books
Obed Robinson Justica Fess
JB Bongston
Win Schilts
AW Barge Justice Logs
Norman Collir
Iloone Blank Book Company
GC Samson
Norton & Winden
Algona Courier
John Hurke
Sanford Rowe
BE Crose
M F Randall
Clarke
Wee Jmn Weaver
el Cros
Um&stp Ry
Rugnie Mig Co
A Bscott
Paul Dorweiler
A Potter
Ma LA Rehardson
P Harrison
J Crammiood
Baliff
J D Calkins
John Patterson
Wm Dodds
GH Lamson
H Kyoamluan
Bi Mas Allen
JO Raymond
MC Grier
Geo Stewart
CA Malinder
Guo Twist
A W Jensen
OA Malinder
Nation JP
TM Gray
Watkins
Wred Stuer
John Markgero
Beech
Martin
Adolphson Town
Phoerson Tristee & Co
Bruer Cou
Musan
Hullock
Pall Hooks
Punay Vere State Grsor
Rt Reporter
Ist
Hutch
Prank Devine
Ersreseever
Samuel Warburton
Fred Biller
Mertz
William Warburton
WB Hufitts
OI Lichty
WA Smith Ju Mullica & Glinstedt
Bonacher
EJ Skinner
Monsel
Fragmentary 19th century ledger notes and public aid items
Fragmented OCR from a 19th century page lists public poor relief, medical attendances, coal and meat for the poor, farm work assignments, and local funds. Names like Fuller, Peters, and Kennedy appear among medical attendees. entries include coal, meat, clothing, and farm labor for the poor, plus insanity fund and animal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Coconl
Whitson
Bliss MD
Muscatine County
Michleson
Ae Wanivorconl
Kennedy
Poor Farm
WT Peters
Hume Cowl
Pootie
BPE
Brull MD
Fuller
STE Lichty Lauling
Tinos Patterson
Stockwell Coffin
Robert Lane
Muller
AA Honne
Cook Bros
Moo Bros
Wis
Vee McDonald, Richards & Nwfuscout
T Burnett
Central Elevator Co
Marley
Croso
Dorwellor
AH Naudalu
Barton
John Goeders
Saunders
Ld Strame
TV Robinson
John Qoeders
Gawder Medical
Sowder Drug Co
Dag
Lynn
Pry
Pat
Tedward
Durdall & Co
Ruuwson
Ditton Merchandse
Will Bowen
Pal
McQlalland
AIC Dorweller
Bhuell & Morse
Goodwin
RP Bowley
Peters
FIC
Crose
Mas P Stennke
Tlurvison & Hanne
Jf Studley
J P Beuer Coxl
WB Itter
ID Roberts
John Paul Lumber Company
West
Webster
Rilley
Hewett
Barstow
Grnndy County Insanity
J Stewart
Grose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anto
Patterson& Son
H. L. Kimball
Northwestern
Opera House
HAY & Rice
D. SL
Trutehing
Wim. EK. Ferguson
Cashler
Ambrea
Call
C.D. Smith
THE
First National Bank
Algona, Lowa
D. HW. Hutching
8. A. Ferguson
Philip Dorweiler
du. Vesper
Ambrose A. Call
R. L. Spencer
Win. K. Ferguson
Alaona State Bank
Town
A.D. Clarke
C. G. Chubb
Vite
H. Lantry
Cashiler
Gilbraith
Bred M. Miller
Myron Schenck
Cooke
General Banking
Private Safety Deposit Vaults
Lewis UH. Smith
SY. H. Ingham
Theo
Chrischilles
Kossuth County State Bank
Iowa
Capital
Ingham
John G. Smith
J. B, Jonas
Igho. C. Calt
Lowa
Alsat Stig Bank
F. S. Norton
Algona, la
A.D. McGregor
Bissell
Hennessey
Barrett
Wesley Post Office
Portland
Vunroy
Will Colestead
Cook Baily
F. Baily
Mrs. Kinglehofer
Whittemore
Literary Society
Delnert School
Lewis Hable
Heo
County Fund
Gotti
Hallonbeel
Norton
Kromedy
Nee
Dee
Ents Jolssi
Ster
Maber
Lou
Shiloh
Irank Dingley
Wesenberg Bros
Wew
Gilmore
Wilprid P, Jones
Algona, Iowa
P. L, Slagle
Siorttensen
Tennagt
Hepat
Aggard
Byteph Haggard
Peele
Jona
Steve
RAL
Rone Algona
Strto Nank
Algona, IA
Coxsee & Foster
Attos Irs
Geo, Ouarke, Oas
A. Conenotr Clarke
Cohenour
Attorneys AT Law
Altorndys AU Law
PostoMce Block
E. V. Swetting
Attorney AT Law
BONAR
HL. J. Phltlows
Bonar & Fellows
Attorneys al’ Law
Algona State Bank
Budge
Frederick M. Curtiss
Attorney AU Law
Kossath County State Bank
Dawson & Butler
Garitner Cowles
West Millex
S. Sessions
Chrischulgs
Algona,ta
Pie
L. K. Garfield, M. D
State Street
H.C. McCoy
McGregor Street
Tribon
New Toston Block
C. B. Paul
Farmers’ and Traders’ Savings Bank
Bancroft
L. A. Sheetz
Cor
Stats
Thorington
A. L. Rist
Glasier
Algona Stats Bank
E, E. Sayers, D. V- M
Offiva West
Brown's Livery Stable
Miboduan Asus
Osewall, Painte
Spurbeck & Lambert
Ition Ag
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