Pompe's Fatal Injury From Wagon Mishap
West Astox May 2 Charles Pompe of Lotts Creek township died Saturday night after falling from a lumber wagon and being run over by the wheel. He lived twenty four hours after the accident leaving a wife and four children. Local notes mention a gopher picnic and rumors from Camp McKinley while detailing church events and community gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Astox
Chas. Pompa
Lotts Creek
Charlie
Whittemore
Ife
Frank Pompe
Lots Creek
Rav
Gardner
Railman
Palo Alto County
Seotch
Clarenne
Fannegan
Ed Bartlett
Union
Camp McKinley
Caps
Cook
Morse
Towa
Charley Walker
Chicago
Lins
Thore Bola
East Uojon
Loris Cenex
Bixby
James Walker
Botts
Larsant
Hape
Sarah
Jenry
Chitin Pompe
Eyeloua
Union Township Locals Report May Meeting Note
Union Township reports no Geaguel meeting Sunday night due to Abe seme of the president Quaverly. Next meeting will be held Sunday. Brastding Milder Vetter will peel ALD. Des Moines trip to see Camp McKiniuy. Attendees included Mr. Hannagan and son Clarence and Mr. Post ate. Miss Cora Ward ill with measles. Mr. Taylor arrived from Chicago Saturday visiting at James DeLos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxton
Stull
Charles Aether
Qotlowmmaker
Des Moines
Camp McKiniuy
Hannagan
Clarence
Postate
Cora Ward
Taylor
Chicago
James DeLos
Burr Locals Report and Upcoming Missionary Conference
About twenty five spent Sunday in Des Moines visiting militia boys and viewing the city. Next week district missionary conference in the Methodist church with ministers from abroad and evening addresses. Mr Matt Stoddard learns of his father’s serious illness. Mr and Mrs Jr BR Hallock welcome a baby daughter. Rally day observed by the Epworth League in two works. A fine pro team is being propired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Irvington Affairs and Local Visits Reach Des Moines
About a dozen residents traveled from Irvington to Des Moines yesterday. Mrs Will Carson visited her parents in the vicinity last week. Mrs D T Jones and Miss Bertha Mann visited in West Bend with Will Yount. Coles, father of Mrs Herman Erickson, was buried in Irvington cemetery. Rev Ollerenshaw conducted the funeral. Gera Fuller visited Algona last weekend. Mrs Shulton of Lake Park visits Mars, Be, Ml. Dinwoodie, David Dutton and Miss Lydia Hindewald wed last Wednesday. they will set up housekeeping in West Bend. Mrs Tueghholz spent several days in Dakota City returning today with her mother and younger brother. Most of the town’s young men received May baskets Saturday night with thanks to the fairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Des Moines
Will Carson
Brooks
D.T. Jones
Bertha Mann
West Bend
Will Yount
Coles
Herman Erickson
Tivington
Ollerenshaw
Gera Fuller
Algona
Phun Creek a Garden Spot
Puum Creek report notes small grain all in good shape and prospects for corn. Mentions local improvements, farm projects, and church services in Plum Creek with details on property leases and tiling work by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puum Creek
G. A. Holman
E. McWhorter
A. Muller
Choy
He. Warner
O. W. Hopkins
H.W
Peterson
Des Moines Excursion and Local Notes From Fenton
Hal Pettibone Ranney Pettit and John Hnglhofer joined a Sunday excursion to Des Moines visiting Camp McKinney. Visitors estimated from 2000 to 50000. Charley Sumwart of Algona delivered pop in the area last week. A nine year old Miller boy sustained a dog bite from a barn door. Mika Weisbrod is constructing a large new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Hal Pettibone
BE. Ranney
Ko, Pettit
John Khngelhofer
Des Moines
Camp McKinney
Charley Sumwart
Algona
Miller
Mika Weisbrod
Home Seekers Excursion Tickets Offered by Northwestern
The North western Line announces on May 3, 17, June 7 and 21 cheap Home Seekers excursion tickets to many points in the West and South with favorable time limits. For tickets and full information contact Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-western Line
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Deadly storm damages farms near Whittemore and Mallard
A heavy wind storm north of Whittemore Saturday evening caused extensive damage across Kossuth County. Two men named Wagner were killed at Mallard. Mrs. Willner died from injuries after a barn collapse near Palo Alto. Pat Higgins and Mike Hayes farms lost buildings. five cattle perished. a family sought refuge in a cyclone cave. Adverse effects also linked to faith treatment case involving Mrs. John Munch. many local residents remain distressed by the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winbresona
Whittemore
Mallard
Wagner
St. Jon
Rodman
Palo Alto
Henry Willner
Mike Hayes
Dan
Hayes
Lotts Creek
John Munch
Munch
Rev
Kortum
Cyclone destroys Martinson barn. hero boy saves himself
In Bancroft a cyclone wrecked S Martinson’s barn, causing $700 in losses including a windmill, horse barn, cattle sheds, corn and hay. Ten year old Trenry Aswegan, riding a disc harrow south of Germania, was nearly killed but saved himself by gripping the harrow tongue as horses bolted. A doctor warned amputation but the boy survived. community fund drives and local business news follow with mentions of new ventures and a May county suffrage convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Martinson
Bancroft
Trenry Aswegan
Germania
Henry
Phelps
Buitato Center
King of
Wesley
Hoe
Trutehins
Templeton
Corwith
Postal card promises vivid descriptive water in tricolor appeal
A brief note touts a postal card design featuring striking black red and gold water imagery. It asserts the hooks are the most balatable seen, promising strong visual impact and collectible appeal.
Death of Mrs Nobis and local farming notes in May issue
Mrs Nobis died at 73 after months with dropsy and was buried in the public cemetery. Will Knocker seeks buttermaking work in southern Minnesota after studying at Ames. Elmer Leighton will teach Carter school in West Bend township. Measles reported at G J Struthers. Sprouted winter potatoes found. Wheat price effect noted. Oats selling at two nickels. Garfield and West Bend creamery shipments noted. Arbor City tree planting observed by teachers and pupils. R Renninghaus plans carload purchase and farmer sales at cost after creamery supply. Pocketbook lost by Mrs Gallager while selling poultry. G A Greenfield ill with sore eyes. Will and Daniel Potter played instruments at Sunday school.
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Nobis
John Isch
Isch
Will Knocker
Minnesota
Will
Little Sioux
Humboldt
Garfield
Ames
Elmer Leighton
Highland Park Normal School
Carter School
West Bend Township
G. J. Struthers
Peter Anbeger
Garfield Creamery
West Bend Creamery
Arbor City
R. Renninghaus
Did you make your Grain-O this Way?
Instructions for preparing Grain-O with cold water and half an egg, including boiling, then adding cream or milk and sugar. Quoted testimonial from Alady about trying Grain-O, noting effectiveness after ten days and habit formation. Emphasizes consistent measuring and daily use to avoid reverting to coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alady
Shilohs Cure Mentioned For Croup And Nerves
The letter praises Karl's Clover Root Tea for nervous tension and digestive relief. Mrs. L A Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports improved health after use, noting constipation and kidney issues were helped. The ad mentions Dr L A Sheets as a seller and warns timely Shilohs Cure use for coughs and hoarseness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Tex
Storm Devastates Lotts Creek Churches and Farmsteads
A May cyclone struck Lotts Creek around 7 p.m. Saturday causing severe damage. Juotts Creek Lutheran church and nearby Lutheran school were wrecked, with roofs torn and floors displaced. Parsonage spared by grove shielding, store windows blown in, and windmills and barns unroofed. Graveyard stones toppled. insured losses pegged near 1,800 dollars. No injuries reported amid a large Sunday crowd viewing the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotts
Grova
Lotts Creek
Tornada
Union Township
Storm damages homes and bridge near Burt
A Saturday night storm damaged the farm of Treasurer L. G. Smith northeast of Burt, blowing away part of his roof and the chicken house. The barn at the Simon Best place, recently bought by Gardner Cowles, was blown down and the Buffalo bridge between the Smith and Best properties was washed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
L. G. Smith
Simon Best
Gardner Cowles
Buffalo Bridge
Smith
Best
Nickel Plate offers round trip fare to Cleveland for Royal Arcanum meet
One and one third fare for the round trip on the Nickel Plate Road to Cleveland Ohio and return during May 18 25 1808 for the Supreme Council of Royal Arcanum meeting. Three through trains daily with service equal to other lines. Save time and money by patronizing Nickel Plate Road. J Cansuan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago will provide rates. Trains depart Van Buren Street Passenger Station Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Nickel Plate Road
Supreme Council of Royal Arcanum
J. ¥. Cansuan
Adams St
Chicago
van Buren Street
Steam railroad rates and trains for nickel plate road
The Nickel Plate Road is authorized to sell round trip tickets at one fare and one third on certificate plan for a Supreme Council meeting in Cleveland Ohio in May 1825. Three daily through trains run from Van Buren Street Chicago with colored porters. For details contact J Y Calatian General Agent Chicago Ill. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Pataveth Register describes its relief for rheumatism with W J Studley selling 24 and 60 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcanum
Cleveland
Ohio
Nickel Plate Road
van Buren Street
Chicago
Ill
Callen
J. Y. Calatian
Adams
Patthaven
N. Y
James Rowland
W.J. Studley
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Guinther
New England
Walker Bros
C. Pompe
Lilla
Susie Clark
Burr Locals
Irvington Affairs
Phun Creek
Mr. Wagner
St. Joe
Mrs. Willner
Adolphson
Swanson
Byers
Migs Winton
Iowa Lake Cranmery
Kossuth
Hno
Eagle Township
Carl Miler
Swea City
Sweden
Swea
Georgs Kienk
Buttfalo Township
County News Notes
NEW
Hill
B. Donkey Company
Dearborn St. Chioago
Shiloh
L.A. Sheets
Iosewall
Rosewall
Ieee Jowa
Glassus FiTrTey
Thas
W. F, Ripke
M. D
Gilmore Block
Property Owners Fire Association
Clapp
Iowa
Kilmer
Lincoln Park
H. A. Paine
CG. & NW Depot
Laird
Lutheran Church
L. A. Sheetz
Supreme Council of Royal
Ehas
Magnussin
Ham Alton
Real Estate Loans, Farms and Wild Lands
Co. C. Samson
Opera House Blook
Wesenberg Bros
Real Estate
Gilmore's
Datley
Schu & Waternouse
Cigar
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