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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
7
George L. Galbraith's store was entered by a burglar early Monday. Jack Black discovered the intruder and the thief fled after dropping a pile of goods on the sidewalk before night watch Switzer arrived. Black had planned a country trip with Galbraith that morning and mistook the alarm for a disturbance by his plumber.
Bancroft Register notes unimproved land at forty dollars per acre, a figure once tied to insanity commissions but now a passing remark. P Wilhelm recently bought 80 acres of the Schuts farm in section 29, reflecting market activity. Also promotes Cole's Veterinary Ony cholilye for horses with skin ailments, sold by Dr. Miller.
Mrs Rose Elien Mathers of Sunbury Wigconstry aged 87 died Saturday after a prolonged illness. She was born to Alonzo Brooks and later moved with her family to Irvington. Funeral held Monday at Irvington with Rev Oblreaghan officiating. she leaves a husband and five sons among relatives and friends.
Local notes report the city library trustees meeting today with plans for a new time card on the Northwest era ahead for next Sunday. Mentions of BH Patterson eye inflammation improving, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Pereuason hosting the Tuesday Club, and talks of Judge Wade lecturing in Algon. J.B. Winkel bought the Tom Henderson residence east of his office as a good investment. The death of a child mourned at a church burial Sunday. Ladies of the Methodist church to serve supper Thursday Jan 25. McComb's laundry moved to accommodate a front-office relocation.
A ragged roll calls events from Algona and vicinity, including medical notes on Wilt 6 and Dr GAs reports, a death of Elliott Henry in Mingo, and local farm and school discussions. Activities span broom corn market shifts, a Japanese student’s visit and remarks, upcoming concerts, and public notices on elections and infrastructure projects.
Fragmented notes report OD Chobb and wife at Harte ley over Sunday. Mentions supervisor Mike Weishtod and superintendent Modge of Grove visiting town. Jim McGoy of Nevada was visiting. Supt. Spends in Des Moines. Bert Williams and child expected today after six weeks in Pomeroy. Raymond and others referenced for coming week.
Fragmentary text from JA Lamborn of Ruehelk and N O references Poray's Kroxey Conn and scholars. The exact claim and outcome are unclear, with garbled lines about approval and thanks. No concrete events, dates, or entities clearly identifiable.
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