Rivers on the Rampage Hit County Bridges in Flood
Portland March 22 high water caused major damage in Plum Creek and nearby. Lindner creek and Buffalo creek bridges were washed away, the Des Moines crossing near Burt damaged. Piling washed from the east Burt river bridge. multiple local moves and improvements noted among residents as flood relief continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindner
Buffalo Creeks
Black Cat
Des Moines
Burt
Portland
Lindner Creek
Plum Creek Township
Mr. Owen
J. Moran
Will Grover
J. W. Jones
Martin Jordan
John Hosier
Tom Cain
Mr. Turnbaugh
KB. P. Keith
Plum Creek Bridges Damaged By High Water
Prolific flooding on March 22 disrupted Plum Creek area. The Rice bridge was swept from its position blocking passage, and the Maudsley bridge on Lindner Creek also failed. Roads are in poor condition. LP Keith recovering after operation. Jed Miller confined to bed a week, fears of grip return abated.
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Prove Creek
Rice
Maudsley
Lindner Creek
BE. LP
Keith
Comeilof
Jed Miller
Wisout
Union Notes From Burt Area School and Community
Union Notes outlines local events and people including unsafe conditions at a bridge by Mr TY W Sarchetus, illness of Mrs IL Reichhoff, Mrs G Tyson, attendance at the Round Table, movement of Mr Tortin to Swea City, travel of John and Tony Byson to visit a sick mother, upcoming summer teaching by Miss Lucy Ilaswell, and Miss Nellie Salisbury at Burt Teachers Institute. It notes serious road conditions and high waters hindering meetings, tributes to local patrons, and signals spring with Robins and Geese returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TY. W. Sarchetus
IL. J. Reichhoff
G. Tyson
J. J. Trofius
Round Table
Burt
Tortin
John Mulhart
Swea City
Herman
Henry Reichhoff
Burt Creamery
John
Tony Byson
Algona
Rice’s
Lucy Ilaswell
B. F. Stouse
Trix Salisbury
Maggie Slaggard
Sehenck
Union
Nellie Salisbury
Maude Kinyon
Bowen
Cresco
Robins
Geese
Bancroft Bankrupt Locals Report
Local notes report an upcoming school entertainment on March 25 by Miss McDermott's department with a fairy land act and proceeds for the library. The Woodman event aims to vote on an Emergency fund. Also mention a moving hay barn, shooting gallery reopening, visits by Mrs Turner, gold hunters to British Columbia, and Yeomen organization trip to Ledyard.
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Hos
Austin
J. ¥. Coleman
A. Bronson
Stanhope
Baptist Church
Zellhoeffer
Sundsyed
Bancroft
A. Sundstrom
Nelson
Buffalo Township selects leaders and sets school funds
Burrano Townsutf March 20. At the Buffalo township school board meeting J. P. Elwell was chosen president. The teachers fund was set at 1700 and 700 was voted for the contingent fund. The board planned seven months of school for 1897 98 and reduced teacher wages to 28 dollars monthly for first grade and 26 dollars monthly for second grade certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrano
Buffalo Township School Board
J. P. Elwell
Baer Laks and town notes from Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake region reports hiring for summer work Willie Wish visited Sunday Mr Clark contemplates moving to Minnesota Lizzie Korreet returns from Seneca Bert Lumbaugh from Algona visited Frank Gibbons built a large poultry house W Denning works at a local nursery Eight teachers had wages cut at the spring meeting Justice Molinder administers law Adolph Mead of Dwight Illinois visited Music hobbyist Meads played several selections Charles Taylor finishes Ekholm district term and begins spring term after a week’s vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer Laks
Willie Wish
Mr. Clark
Ling
Minnesota
Lizzie Korreet
Seneca
Bert Lumbaugh
Algona
Frank Gibbons
W. Denning
Siven
Justice Molinder
D.j. Mead
Dwight, IL
Chas. Taylor
Ekholm
Ledyard hosts initiation for Floy Homestead No 8 B of A
Visitors from Bancroft Burt Germania and Algona witness initiation at Woodman’s hall as twelve gentlemen and six lady candidates begin Yeomany rites. Officers are installed and praised, with future success foretold for the Homestead. Also reported is last week’s wedding of G W Brown and Miss Bertha Stocks at the city restaurant with Rev Walker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledyard
Walker's
U. 8
Clark
IL. J
Floy Hinshaw
A. Hewitt
Amy Penny
Fy Salton
EB. E. Walker
Salton
J. W. Netster
Wweale Wednesday Wedding and Local News Breezes
This Wweale Wednesday notes the wedding of Miss Mary Wolsbrod at the bride’s parents home with Wil Kohlstedt of Burt in attendance. John and Ed Hable returned Sunday from moving their brothers to Hector Minnesota. Miss Carria Newel returned from Alcona after school. Henry Lindsey traveled to Rodhe to help at Mr Stoutenberg’s restaurant. Della Flanigan closed her Krause district school term. Jay C Fremont delivered a well received lecture as the color editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Wolsbrod
Wil Kohlstedt
Burt
John
Ed Hable
Hector
Minn
Carria Newel
Algona
Henry Lindsey
Rodhe
Krause
Jay C Fremont
John Deere Plow Goods Line At The Wigwam
The Wigwam hosts a full line of celebrated John Deere plow goods. Wersley notes the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight was the week’s main topic, learned by rounds via telephone. Road conditions slowed business. Dr J W Kennedy returns from the Pacific coast praising health benefits there. Prof Buntley’s singing class plans an event at the M Church. Prof Brown’s daughter is ill. Julius Kunz shows improvement. AC Ripley of Garner visits Saturday. W T Presnell has two carloads of machinery. locals plan a Minnesota shunt for a few days.
Prices on Disc Har rows at The Wigwam show lows
Swra Crey reports March 22 that Ex-Mayor Richard M Richmond retired from a hob nobing trip around West Bend and Des Moines. He could not enter his dwelling through the front door due to deep water. Dr Howard is backing Yeoman interests in Armstrong with a planned homestead. Locals discuss Carson milk bets and losses, a dry spell on the tow mill, and straw drying needs. Rev Ludlum plans to move to Thompson late April to lead Baptist church, a loss to Swen City. Ed Sanford and wife visit Armstrong. Illinois parties plan a pool hall. Dr H A Saunders opens a refitted drug store, new to town. High rubber boots remain in demand. many town lots sit several feet under water.
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Swra Crey
Richard M. Richmond
West Bend
Des Moines
Howard
Armstrong
Carson
Ludlum
Thompson
Baptist
Swen City
Sanford
Illinois
H. A. Saunders
Seeders Harrows and Cultivators at The Wigwam
Local agricultural fair showcases seeders harrows and cultivators with vendors and demonstrations at The Wigwam. Exhibitors include equipment firms and farming clubs displaying latest models and productivity tools for planting and soil management.
West Union notes and local updates from March
In West Union on March 22 Mrs. Joel Taylor is housebound with the grip while Cora Cook mourns possible lung fever. A niece from Ackrey visits the Tjadens. Rev Bond’s Herman schoolhouse appointment for March 21 was skipped due to bad roads. The Club of 96 met at the Ames home with a pleasant gathering. next meet on March 40 at Miss Soulisbury’s on Frank R Stockton.
Immense stock of farm machinery at The Wigwam
Harrison March 22 report notes sick neighbors improving and returning to health as snow melts. Low areas fill with water before frost thaws. A pleasant party at LT Westfall's home ended late with dancing. P J Janson to Jama City for railway work. his wife and son to run the farm. Mr C Hartzall remains bedbound. Miss Edith Jonson assists J Jacobs household. Mr C Wynn holds a large hay sale. H Lawson swaps a 160 acre farm.
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Harrison
LT. Westfall
P. J. Janson
Jama City
C. Hartzall
Edith Jonson
J. Jacobs
C. Wynn
H. Lawson
Fenton Notes on Horse Death and Local Updates
Fenton reports a horse owned by W H Miller killed itself by hanging after a brief purchase period. Fred Boeyer and D Beck shipped four carloads of steers to Chicago Saturday night. Delnert school house had no service due to high water preventing Rev. Bond from Algona attendance. John Willie visits his uncle in La Verne. The play Out in the Streets grossed 74 dollars over four nights.
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Fenton
W H Miller
Fred Boeyer
D. Beck
Steers
Chicago
Delnert
Bond
Algona
John Willie
la Verne
Weekly prayer meeting held at residence of Mr and Mrs Welfare
A weekly prayer meeting was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W Welfare. Miss Anerie Douglas has taken up residence in Ledyard and is greatly missed in the vicinity.
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Nonary Dadivabla
W. Welfare
Anerie Douglas
Ledyard
Whittemore News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Events
Alf Bellman leaves for Toledo health recovery while Bed Gostsch moves to Joe Louele Yesidende. Thief steals watch and $10 from Lonck’s room. Christian Endeavor at Baptist Church Sunday at seven. Miss Josie New ill at sister’s home. Creighton family to occupy Creighton residence. parsonage underway. Brunner visits Marble Rock cousin Tadwig. M E church chicken pie supper earns 3.75. Whittemore cornet band entertained EX. P. social. Bowers and Neybart visit Algona. Hoyle stock bought by Weisbeck and Cullen. future plans uncertain. Fulda visitors hot. Douglas Beck ships fat cattle to Chicago. Frank Eller proud of new son. Grain prepping as water subsides. Dime social hosted by Christian Endeavor Saturday at Dr. Felling’s. New Woman provides entertainment. Mary Ann Bates and J W Tay wed near town. Mr. Fleming’s family to farm near Bannart. Mrs. M Kroeger and John Bush wed at Lutheran Church.
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Waurre Mort
Alf Bellman
Tiiois
Bed Gostsch
Joe Louele Yesidende
Lonck
Christian Endeavor
The
Baptist Church
Brunner
Bao
Tadwig
Marble Rock
Josie New
Thos. Carmody
Father Tierney
Creighton
8. Booth
Missouri
John Cullen
G. EB. Hoyle
L. A
Fulda
Mion
Douglas Beck
Chicago
Frank Eller
Dr. Felling
Mary Ann Bates
J. W. Tay
Dr. Bowen
Frances Farley
May
Nora Springs Seminary
Mr. Fleming
John Bannart
County items outline wages and district votes
Ledyard township first grade teachers will earn 32 dollars monthly and second graders 30 for the next school year. Several township and Lincoln sections are proposed for an independent district with election set for March 27. Germania, I. I. Smith buys corn at 10 cents and cribs are being built at his Des Moines Valley stock farm. A flouring mill is planned at Germania. Lurebor 8 hawed for a Lutheran parsonage in Flim Creek. Nate Linder family returns to make Kossuth home. Lu Verne farmers push a cooperative creamery. Burt post office question remains unsettled and Seneca is slated for another stare.
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Ledyard Township
Lincoln
Germania
I. I
Smith
Des Moines
Germania Standard
Lurebor
Wesley
Flim Creek
Nate Linder
Springfield
Missouri
Kossuth
Lu Verne
Burt Monitor
Sheriff Sale Notice in Kossuth County Iowa 1897
Public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door in Algona Iowa on April 34 1897 between 9 and 4. The sale covers the defendant s real estate in Kossuth County including the northwest quarter of section 16 township 97 range 29. Sale held under Special execution directed by the district court clerk. Sheriff O O Samson signs this 23rd day of March 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Kossuth County
Iowa
W. L. Joslyn
Admr
C.L. Lund
Dee’d
Claudia Lund
Grace Lund
Uardian
Andrew C. Larson
Tomine Parson
Wm. A. Thompson
Northwes
Orelock D. i
Sala Bay
Mareh
Ness
Samson
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the Glendale
Wilfrid P. Jones
Wigwam
HAY & Rice
Opera House
Ambrose A. Call
D. H. Hutchins
Wm. K. Yerguson
C. B. Smith
Rass't
First National
Lowa
A. Ferguson
Philip Dorweller
H. Vesper
Spencer
EK. Ferguson
Algona Sttate Bank
S. Algona
A.D. Clarke
Pres
D. C. Chubb
Thos. H. Lantry
Gashier
Geo. J. Galbraith
Fred M. Miller
Myron Schenck
Thos. F. Cooke
General Banking
Private Safety Deposit Vaults
Lewis H. Smith
Aon
W. H. Ingham
Theo. Chrischilles
Kossuth County State Bank
Capital
W. H. Fogham
John G. Smith
J. B. Jones
T. Chrischikes
J W. Wadsworth
Barnet Davine
C. Catt
Algona Deposit & Loan Assn
Algona State Bank
Norton
Algona, Iowa
Waterloo Tent and Awning Co
East 4Th St
Waterloo, Iowa
Rivers
Plum Creek
Union Notes
Bankropt
Buffalo Township
Eagle Lake
John Deere
West Union
Whitthmore
Sheriff's
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