Diamonds Found and Lost in Whittemore Tobacco Box
The article recounts John Goodenough finding a diamond in a Whittemore tobacco package, losing it after the overalls he wore were donated with his gem, and a farmer later returning the diamond. neighbors doubt the tale. It also notes local news from Burt and surrounding counties, including Yeoman lodge formation in Swea City, creamery productions, bicycle sidewalk rules in Wesley, and updates from Ledyard and Germania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodenough
Whittemore Tobacco
Fairville
Goodenough
C.1. Paul
J. TE. Paul
Swea City
W. Nl. Howard
Henry Wilson
C. G
Baker
C. Steel
Owens
TM. Johnson
P. Severtson
Morley
Way FM
White
Monitor
Burt
Lone Rock
Wesley Council
Wesley Public School
G.7 A. R
Algona
Sexton Creamery
Martin Ram
X. Way
Burt Community News Roundup in June With Social Events
Burt residents report a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Davies Stow on June 2 and local visitors including Mrs. Avery of Humboldt. Church events include Scotch entertainment at the Presbyterian church and a Longfellow sociable at Mrs. Slade’s. Whittier program planned for next week and missionary meeting at Mrs. Smith’s with two new members joining. A tile girl arrived to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sigsby. Me missonary meeting well attended, and a February program arranged by the society. Burt post office views discussed amid talks of government office interest. Guy Taylor visited Burt on Sunday. Marriage notices for Miss Mary Cady circulated. August Dan Willie Dan due from Wisconsin soon. Union people impressed by D. A. Kent at the institute. Mrs. Gee Hollis improving yet unwell. Thus Hanna spent part of last week with daughter Mrs. Sehenek. Miss Maggie Haggard teaching in No. 4 district. Kinney Byson attending home district school. Reading circle met at C. Byson’s. Tehnyaon read poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meu Linksenberger
Thurstan Cady
Davies Stow
Avery
Humboldt
Presbyters
Hhe Longfellow
Murtagh
Mr. Howrie
Chicago
7 Teurt Moy
Burt
Guy Taylor
Mary Cady
Grammar
Hloah
Moye
Willie Dan
Wisconsin
Union
D. A. Kent
Gee. Hollus
Hanna
Paul Arend
Nick Arend & Co
St. Paul
Alice Wunn
Swen City
Lillie Whitcomb
Twinor
H. E. Essex
Minneapolis
L. H. Bliss
Humboldt County
Mason City
Aprillst
Mack
Sheridan Bros
Sheridan
Milton Miller
Jonnie Dalley
Bancroft
H.O. Hackenberry
St. Joe
J. C. Anderson
Morse
Paul Joft
Cedar Rapids
Good ‘Templars
J. A. Preen
Rod H. Arnold
Algona
Wmn
Heathershaw
Havelock
Iowa
Irvin Custer
Paul
Local Notes From Union Community Sagas
Union Iowa report notes Mrs Wheeler returning from Decorah and an agent drawing her funds before a bank suspension. Grandma Codden enjoys visiting neighbors despite weakened health. Geo Bure considers a California trip to see his brother, the doctor. C J ShaciYer plans to move to the Addison Fisher farm near Bert. further details incomplete.
Whittemore Notes Highlight Local Happenings and Changes
In Whittemore on Jan 26 Mrs. McEnroe visited her Algona mother Mrs. Dodge and Nolan plans cattle shipments to Sioux City for market. A. Yale named assessor. DeGraw seen as likely next postmaster. Community revelry at Jou Boyle’s surprise party. cold snap brings hardship with frostbite concerns. Names of local residents appear amid shop moves, new stores March first, a band organized by EB Potter, and Furniture opening sales. Continuous social life mixed with weather woes and civic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jou. Boyle
W. A. McCullock
Mason City
WN. L. Cotton
Minneapolis
F. Chrischilles
Lord's Restaurant
W. Austin
M. Ford
Potter
S. Booth
Wisconsin
G. E. Boyle
Yorks
Revival Meetings Highlight Buffalo Township Gathering
In Burvaro Towns on January 25 Rev. C E Sinclair of Algona led revival meetings at the Herman Ward schoolhouse drawing a crowded crowd despite bad weather. Joe McMurray led singing and sermons stressed strong points with a notable Thursday night turnout as several parsons, mostly young men, chose Christian life. Rev J W Innes of Algona Presbyterian will continue meetings this week. Farmers face tough times but cattle market proves profitable with Frank Ringsdorf noting 3 year old steers selling high at 1190 for fifteen head. Wesley reports severe cold with a lecture planned by Rev Davis from Mason City and revival services slated for February. The town remains ambitious about growth and prosperity with health trips and future plans to double population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sinvluly
Algona
Burvaro
Herman Ward
C. HE. Sinclair
Joe McMurray
Wheniftean Parsons
Jonah
Cied
J. W. Innes
At- Gona
Wesley
Rev
Davis
Mason City
M. E
Bancroft News Indicates New Democratic Weekly Will Start
A prospective Bancroft Democrat weekly paper led by Mr. Smith from St. Paul seeks funding and signatures from local firms to launch a democratic weekly with a strong local page. Local legal rent suit ends quickly. school board expands space and hires Miss Jennie Pettibone. Various town updates include new stores, illness notes, Yeomen group activity, and civic movements in Bancroft Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
St. Paul
Bancroft
Bancroft Democrat
Democratic
Justice Austin
Norman and
Malarchy
Byron Gardner
C. Thompson
Barsley
Portland Notes from a Quiet Week in January
Portland reports indicate Mrs. D. L. Davison is slowly improving after weeks of illness. Mrs. A. Bartlett enjoys a visit with her daughter in Charles City. Phackery and Watson rent Hodgson farm for the coming season. A horse buyer was in Burtong last week while J. W. Jones sold a horse for top price, remarking corn fetches lower values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
D. L. Davison
Noah
A. Bartlett
Charles City
Phackery & Watson
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A. D. McGregor
Bissell
Waterloo Tent and Awning Co
East 4Th St
Waterloo
Opera House
HAY & Rice
Ambrose Ay Cull
D. H.intehins
Wm. Kk
Ferguson
C.D. Smith
Caplefal
D. I. Hutchins
A. Ferguson
Philp Dorweller
H. Vesper
Ambrose A. Call
KR. H. Spencer
Wai
Kk. Ferguson
Algona State Bank
A.D. Clarke
C.D. Chubb
Thos
Hy Lantry
Gusner
Geo. L Galbraith
Fred M. Miller
Myron Schenck
F. Cooke
Algona, Iowa
General Banking
Private Safety Deposit Vaults
Ingham Fpresident
Theo. Chrischilles
Kossuth County State Bank
Capital
W. G. Ingham
John G. Smith
J. B. Jones
T. Chrischilies
Lewis H. Smith
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
C. Catt
Lgona
Vyhe Algoni Neposit & Loan Assa
Olllees
Foss
Portyst
Soreign
Jarney
Kosswich County
Olga
SCI & Wate
Cigar Manks
Iciowa
Goodrich
THE
Tailor
Wesen Berg Bros
Tomez
Olive Over Gilmore
P. L. Slagle
Qhoylstensen
Tennant Ust
Yond Garden Land
Plorida
Florida Garden Land Company
Rochester, N, A
Rueluse Sedf-Ur
Whittemore
Kossuth
Ledyard
J. Steinner
J. M. Stewart
Germania
Buffalo Center
Blue Harth
Stewart
Blue Harth City
Whittemore Champion
BURY
Jon DeGraw
Whittemors
Buffalo Township
Tl. V. Hamby
Saxton
Arkansas
Bancroft Democrats
Enitérprige
Bancole -Schoolé
Mise
Pettibone
D. F. ‘Tallman
Jennie Pettibone
MPV Haggard
Eh Perk Haggard & Peel
Afones & Lntrim
A. D. Clarke & Coy
Rear Algona State Bank
Algona, ‘Va
Coxsee & Foster
State Street
Anc. BH
Clarke, Oras
A. Cotendur
Clarke & Cohenontr
Attorneys AT Law
Postafice Klock
E. V. Swetting
Attorney AT Law
Lown
A. L. Bona
H.W. Fellows, Bonar & Fellows
Altorneys
Algona State Rani Ride
Algona, Lowa
Frederick M. Curtiss
Lowa
Dawson & Butler
Gardner Cowles
West Miller
Wesley - Iowa
Sessions
Wil Kiinds
Chrischiles
Pilesiclrans
L. K. Garfield, M. D
H. C. McCoy
F. L. Linbon
Homeopathia
New Bostat Block
L. A. Sheetz
Oor
State
Thorington
A. L. Rist
Toca
E. 8
Glasier, D. D. S
Algona State
E. E. Sayers, D. V- M
F Brown
Fowa
Missellanzovs
Osewall
Enger
Postal
Rosewall
Spurbeck & Lambert
Gener Wandepee
Pactow Ae Peat
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