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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
5
The Sailyard Leader notes North Kossuth wheat acreage rising with Wesley leading in curfew trials. Fragments report arrests after curfews, elevator sales expectations, and local farm changes. Mentions Wesley Repeater potatoes, H O Peters bushels, and rebuilding efforts for damaged business centers. Also covers marriages near Wesley, residents moving to Spokane, and community bank plans named German with Ernest Peek managing.
From personal observation in advanced consumption, Dr A Salter asserts Shilohs Cure is the most remarkable remedy known. It has reportedly cured many cases of consumption and is sold by Dr ta Ac Sheers.
Whittmore reports the March 29 election in Harrison that drew a record 1445 votes. The regular Cotton slate swept city offices defeating Boyle’s faction. Cotton carried mayoral and treasurer races while Holdridge and Hanne led the council race, with Farley and McDonnell losing.
A city election in La Verne produced a split result with the Citizens ticket led by Chas Konarska defeating the regular Republican slate headed by C W Goodwin. H L Simmons won re election as recorder. Republicans secured councilmen Peter Figl and M B Lusehsinger and J P Harrison as treasurer, while the Citizens elected W I Raney as assessor.
Bancroft voters faced a single city ticket as Jim Sheridan won the mayoralty. J A Berry McLaughlin Chas KE and Ty Sparks were elected aldermen to fill vacancies O H Gentis became recorder Ty Ostrand assessor and C J Lenander treasurer.
In Wester on March 29 a tight city officers vote occurred with JH Ward appearing on both tickets. The contest centered on who would lead Wesley’s municipal government amid a closely watched election.
Principal council fight centered on candidates Chas Bronson Frank Hume and Nels Overbeck with votes 70 78 74 and 0 respectively. T Schroeder elected treasurer without contest while W P Giddings limited by narrow tally and S Gallagher won recorder race by one vote.
In Germania on March 3 there was a single ticket in the city election. Officers elected were J. N. Wheelar mayor, D. H. Bracher recorder, P. H. Spangler treasurer, and D. H. Solser Fr Sinn and J. Schmidt as councilmen. At Ledyard on March 20 Mr Shipley was elected mayor with little public interest.
A large Burt church gathering is noted and a significant Burt Fort Dodge Presbytery meeting with forty to fifty ministers is planned. Local residents keep busy with family events including a new baby, travel to Chicago for livestock, and home building projects. The Burt Cornet Band receives compliments while Rev Greenchields contemplates a Scotland trip and John is home on vacation.
A dense listing of land transactions from the Kossuth County area shows numerous deeds recorded. Transfers include Buell to Casper Wiegand, Crocker to Lauri Drucker Ackian, and Godden to David L. Godden, among many others. Values range around 1000 dollars per parcel with various lot references and corner descriptions.
Dr. G L Pray has opened four recruiting offices in the city for the Spanish American War. A Winnebago county man seeks to enlist but faces a stubborn obstacle: his lover's firm refusal to consent unless the government accepts a longer term. The girl apparently believes a living suitor beats a dead soldier in this exchange.
A goods prospectus from a manufacturing firm invites a county manager to take exclusive control of sales. It promises top town citizens will buy and recommend the products, with good references and some capital required. Demonstrable performance is urged and the firm offers strong earnings. O O Sy Olain Union Trust Building St Louis Mo
In Swea Townsair on March 28 Measles caused several deaths. Mrs Arthur Lewis died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. Mrs Stewart died Thursday with funeral Friday. Mrs Carroll died Friday and was buried Saturday. An obituary note adds that Carroll was an aged widow with grown children. L A Taylor visited his cousin Charley teaching the Correct school.
Union March 28 The social at Char ey Walker's drew smaller crowds than hoped due to threatening rain. Prof L Z Smith played selected piano pieces. Miss Vettersing and Miss Van Epps delivered several recitations. A fifty dollar fund aided Rev Bond. Young folk from Black Out visited Mr Howard Morgan Friday night and enjoyed themselves. Mrs Postgate and children visit Mrs Hannagan. Mrs Geo Frink and children travel to Hampton to visit relatives. Mr Marble starts his school in Mr Cools district today.
The wedding of Frank Schalene and Miss Dan occurred last Friday night at the bride’s parents’ home. A large crowd attended and the couple will begin housekeeping on the farm occupied by Locke the past two years. They receive best wishes from many friends. Ernest Taylor was ill with measles but is improving. Lashbrook’s baby has pneumonia. The cold weather and storm halted seeding, which was well underway.
Miss Haggard's Success Union notes W H Batley rebuilding a kitchen at his home. Florence Satchett and her brother Mark are praised for aiding the literary program at Schonelt district while Magee Haggard is retained as teacher for a second year. Mrs DD Kinyon reports her father remains not a battler. Ley Haswell and Jennie Thompson keep their posts from last winter.
Miss Bertha Smith began her spring term in Renard last Monday while most township schools plan April 4 openings. Teachers include Mrs Hall Sexton Mamie Long Hutchins Jussin Newcomb and Grace Gaffney Newcomb districts. Ladies Aid hosts a basket social April 6 in Davion's barn. Owing to a storm there were no church services yesterday. Wheat and oats have been sown locally. Mrs J A Armstrong called to Burt as her brother’s condition worsened. Sylvester Reilly was seen en route to Algona. Lulu Newcomb to teach Willey School and Mary Gaffney Brooks in Sherman township. Clare Hodges visited Mr Gaffney’s Saturday. Mae Duckett visiting from Gorwith. Will Lloyd and family left for Idaho for a new offer. Thed & New installed scales at a local site. Boys enjoy spring vacation and sleighing.
Instructions describe mixing Grain-O with water and optional dairy, boiling briefly, then sweetening. A quoted customer says repeated use for ten days makes coffee unnecessary. Ends with Carl’s Clover Root Tea testimonial for constipation and return policy through a doctor’s office.
Weather and farm notes report dry soil improving after a storm, with wheat in ground and crops germinating. Presbyterians held a sociable for Stephen Tjaden. Chas Walker orders a Chicago sheepshearing outfit to cut wool quickly. John Voorhees recovering from illness. Ed Rist installs a windmill to pump from a deep well. Local petition seeks tax rebate for Chas Wagner. Horse and cattle market details include a notable yearling and two-year-old horses, and regional sales of Herefords and short horns with bulls and cows selling at various prices.
The Emmetsburg Reporter notes Algona is again considering the electric light question as both towns seek better illumination for residents. It argues that both cities are large enough to support improved lighting beyond makeshift alternatives.
Waterloo Reporter and Marshalltown Times-Republican publish letters from George N Brown and other men on the Alaska gold trail. They describe hardship deprivation and uncertainty with few making profits. The notes warn that most attemptors fail and few reach success.
The North Western Line announces Home Seekers excursion tickets for April 6 and 19 to western and southern destinations at unusually low rates with favorable time limits. Tickets and full information available from Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a rapid cure and endorsement from O R Downy, editor of the Democrat of Albion Indiana, noting the remedy as highly esteemed and widely available through W J Studley.
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