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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
5
The text promotes a January rummage sale with every item sifting out and greatly reduced prices. It targets women and storekeepers, emphasizes price as the master spirit, and says the sale will let price speak.
A satirical note from Southern Kossuth claims a smallpox scare in Livermore with six cages observed by Kennedy, member of the state wealth board, who visited Sunday evening to investigate. The report notes no authentic cases confirmed, and the town debated the rumor amid local chatter.
Mrs Ellen M Horn Adams widow of Geo J Adams dies in Algona’s third ward after a brief illness. Born January 10 1898 in Brookfield New Hampshire she was nearly 73. Survived by husband and children Will Bara and John with families in Algona and nearby. Local obituary notes long life of service and respect in the community.
C J Bowling the Durdall hotel clerk died of pneumonia Sunday morning at 6:50. He had been ill a few days despite medical care, his death mourned by wife and children. Burial followed at Epigopal church with Knights of Pythine and hotel staff assisting. remains taken to Denison for burial. City notes report residents and travelers visiting Algona, with local banks and business activity referenced.
Tha County Savings Bank of Algona is authorized to transact savings bank business under Iowa law after proof of full capital and sworn statements. The first board of directors is named including C. Onl F H Vaspar and J Be Boyle among others, with BRANEF MERRIAMN as Auditor of State stamping the grant January 8, 1901.
District Court of the United States holds the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Wil l ey R. Hy Miner a bankrupt from Algona Iowa. Creditors of William HL of Kossut en Roserald are urged to attend. The notice sets the date and place for the meeting and outlines procedures for filing claims and proofs of debt.
Fragmentary OCR notes show unclear text about a health or social issue, with unreadable names and dates. The readable portions hint at a brief item or notice but lack concrete events, places, or individuals to confirm.
Tax sale notice informs J P Wagnar that on December 7 1896 Lots 4 Block 181 Call’s Addition Algona Iowa was sold to M A Winkel who holds the certificate of purchase. Redemption expires ninety days after service of notice. Dated January 8 1900? by M A Winkel.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 1901 district court notice involving an administratrix and estate affairs. Names and exact actions are unclear due to garbled text, but references to Badey Bonet county, February terms, and the involved parties Emerson Tai Co and Lumbar fend Anta imply probate or property proceedings.
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