Death toll of Mrs I W Butler noted at North McGregor
Domain of death and prominent local figures recalled as Mrs I W Butler of North McGregor dies after a several year illness. Her burial followed a train arrival led by family and county mourners. The obituary traces her life from Ithaca New York to Kosuth County and Culmar, North McGregor, leaving four children. Also noted is Samuel Sands of Blue Earth City, a physician and veterinarian, who died at his home in Bancroft after a long career in public service. The Methodist Church celebrates debt payoff and an open house with speeches by Rev. Whitfield and Prof. Gilchrist, plus music, cake, and ice cream. Card of thanks extended to Algona residents for aid and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrath
I. W. Butler
North Mevepor
Jgona
Fam
Istalla Buele
Ithica
IT. W. Butler
Monroe
Wisconsin
Iere
Butler
Kosauth
Culmar
North McGregor
Mr. Butler
Iatwead
McGregor
Samuel Sands
Unds
Ans
Gayle
Yao Twalace
Sands Veterir
Algona
Bancroft
Delaware
Kiand
Iinois
California
Pia
St. Angus
Towa
Erfecy
Blue Earth City
Amily
Pha
Ara
C. W.bruer
Germany
Ilenry Walters
Chicago
Ing
W. E. J. Morse
K. CG. Anderson
Dinger
Wesley
Vaneln
EB. J. Ward
Frank
Audell Austin
West Bend
Bertha Carey
Reg
Alwaye
Forrest
Hyeek
B. Y. Hut
Mt. Church
North
Kossuth
Greenwood
Ramsay
Swea
Seneca
Hebron
Canada dairy reform urged by Professor on butter and cheese
The piece cites Professor James W. Robertson urging Ontario to shift butter production from farm dairies to creameries. It notes cheese dominates exports, butter suffers from low efficiency and labor costs, with 80 million pounds produced on farms. It argues creameries would cut labor, free women for other work, and lower capital per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Robertson
Canad
England
Ontario
Ilaven
Budget Happenings from The County News
March notes from Algona area towns report spring work starting, masons laying walls for a steamery, illnesses and recoveries including Joseph McDonald and Russell Cook, plus temperance lecture activity and a postponed Good Templar event. Bancroft items cover travel, property moves, school openings, and a pioneer death, with county growth hinted by planned new schools in Greenwood Ramsay and Swea.
Lace Curtains and Shawls Sale by J. M. Comstock
Bargain notice for lace curtains and black cashmere shawls with season emphasis on laces and embroideries. Includes prices 1.50 and 2.00 and advertises dress goods and ribbons as specialties. Dated SarunpAY March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Comstock
The People's Infallible Rheumatism Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts a cure for sciatica and chronic rheumatism as infallible when used properly. It directs readers to consult their druggist JL A Bheatz at 14-27 and notes sale of one pair of work horses aged ten, weighing 2400 pounds, with seller H McNurr offering payment on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. A. Bheatz
H. McNurr
Put the School Where It Is Needed
The Manchester Press urges Algona, Iowa as the best location for a new normal school. It argues the northwest, including Kossuth County, has been neglected relative to southern regions, and calls for equitable state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Press
Iowa
Algona
Kossuth
Northwest
Demand for a Normal School in North Iowa Region
The article notes rapid population growth in the north and northwest counties over the last decade and an urgent demand for a normal school. It urges Algona to be considered, arguing the state should bear the chief financial burden and that decisions should focus on public interest rather than competing offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Northwest
Algona
Normal School at Algona Endorsed by Local Leaders
Rolfe Kovellie voices strong support for establishing a state normal school at Algona to train teachers. He notes Algona’s successful school under Prof. Gilchrist and argues the north should receive regional state institutions. The letter urges the 28th general assembly to locate the school in Algona and cites regional need and potential attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Kovellie
Algona
Thea
Gilchrist
General Assembly
Inwa
Public Sale Notices and Real Estate Transfers
Public notice announces an auction on Saturday March 20 including horses mares mules buggies wagons and burros with on site inspection all day sale at one o clock. Terms eight months at 8 percent interest five percent off for cash. Also lists real estate transfers for the week ending May 22 including properties in Algona and surrounding areas with names and amounts shown among varied entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley & Nicoutin
Braver & Nicoutin
Dillon to perform Wanted the Earth at Algom court house
John Dillon, the eveat comedian, will play Wanted the Earth at the court house next Wednesday evening supported by a flna company. The Inter Ocean notes Dillon opened an engagement at the People's last night with a comedy of wide extravagance and displays his eccentric humor to an enthusiastic audience. Administrator's Notice. Not len 1g hereby given that on the 4th day of March, 1890, the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Kossuth County executors of the last will and testament of Millon D. Blanchard, deceased. All debts to estate to be paid and claims presented to the court. Algona, Iowa, this wet day of March, A. 1, 1890, C. S. Blanchard, W. B. Junkinson, Executors. Law Notice to Builders. Seated proposals for erection of a school house in sub-district No. 6, Portland township, Kossuth County, Iowa, will be received at the County Auditor's office. Plans and specifications may be seen until 1 p.m. April 9, 1890, contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Committee reserves right to reject any bids. M. J. Mann, J. D. Davison, L. Tooteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. G. Smith
Whitfield
Gilchrist
G. W. Pratt
Algona
M. E
Mrs. Vaspar
John Dillon
Court House
Flna
Inter Ocean
Dillon
People’s
Chicago
District Court
Kossuth
Iowa
Millon D. Blanchard
Authen Leatedt
Allowanes
Kossuth County
Blanchard
W. B. Junkinson
Portland
Comuittes
M. J. Mann
J.D. Davison
L. Tooteran
State OF
Towa
Koasuth
Teria—Rose Allon
Seymore Allen
Clark Ot Aald Cour
Ottumwa Medical and Surgical Institute
Tennant House
Berncon
Lyons
France
Pr. Crider
Crider
Peter Lambert
Jonathan West
Hamburg
Ottumwa
South America
Atse
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Tilanes
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Hell
Algor
Co-Operative Crammeries
Canada
the County News Budget
Bart
Kram
Drs. McCoy
Barr
Buell
Molesbury
Good Templar Lodge
McDonald
Tatlow
Ute
Monona County
Jones
Laverne
Martin Craig
Algona Orchestra
Tumboldt
Reys
Nearbr. Brink
A. Normal School At
Geo. Simpkin
Dexter
Chestnut St
St. Louis
Hiram C. Wheeler
Odebott
Galbraith’s
C. M. Coxsee
Tiegh Kon
Frank Tha Widen
Couke
LA Doega
Gall’s
Co Alvoun
Patterson Bros
White Lily
Little Crow
Snow Flake
Algom
Townsend & Langdon
Carolina
Dixon's
Winkie Bros
Dr. J. Jackson Crider
Grider
Sud Sae
J. J. Crider, M.D
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