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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
4
Bancroft Sunday afternoon featured a big jackrabbit hunt with five Kansas jacks and full-blooded hounds. Davis and Kelley from Winnebago City guided the dogs at Northern Kos suth Fair grounds as hundreds watched a tame chase end quickly when rabbits were long-caged.
Mrs. Sadie Schenk visits sister Mrs. F A Bronson and Supt B F Reed is seen on the streets. Mrs Sam Mayne and daughter return from Illinois. Mrs 8 W Goodspeed visits sister Alcorn in Seneca. Harry Swanson ships nursery stock locally. Grace Littlefield returns from Armstrong. Railroad well at standstill until Mu Smith secures apparatus. Stinson blacksmith shop gains gasoline engine. A daughter is reported at Alfred Pearson’s. Alfred wears a big stile. The Poet's social at G W Smith’s is well attended though talent lacking. Dr A B Howe called to Benton county for sick wife’s sister. no Baptist church service Sunday. G A Wawn family at Spencer, expected home soon. Miss Fallon of Elmore trims at Mrs Mack’s millinery. Craig Calkins of Algona trades livery stock for Wickwire residence. Tom Sherman returns from California. A Dingar visits family and explains a loud deal with Bruner and Shorman.
May 3 report from Nacre Lake notes farmers prepared to plant corn and many trees being planted. Local schools report large enrollments. A recent game did not arrive here pleasing local sportsmen. Small grain yields not as high as last year due to wet ground.
A local note states several young men frequently visit Bancroft suggesting an attraction. Albert Anderson, the road supervisor, has been making improvements on nearby roads and doing good work in the area.
In Whittemore Bud Whittemore reports two runaway incidents injuring a horse and narrowly missing harm, plus community happenings. Ed Farrell avoided injuries in a Tuesday scare. John Wiebler returns from Clarion to expand milk weighers business. F M Lord heads to Wisconsin. Mrs Lord to follow. A chicken incubator lets Ed Goeth hatch 160 at once. Henry Schultz and Emma Meyer wed at the Lutheran church with a German band leading to a feast. Mrs Carmody seeks treatment in Mason City for rheumatic eye pain. a home fire during the couple's wedding day destroys the main house and papers, with $250 cash lost.
Frost lingered on May 1 delaying planting despite hopes for warmth. Potatoes scarce after a harsh winter. Ditching and grading urged to reach Ledyard and other towns. Little flax expected. a Swea Chy man may operate a ditcher to relieve waterlogged fields. Dugfall shopped in Ledyard. Jenson left for Ames railroad work. Haisting improves his farm with new trees and shrubs. Rev Walker preached at Slater schoolhouse last Sabbath.
Dr A J Salter testifies from personal observation that Shilohs Cure is the most remarkable remedy for advanced consumption he has seen and that it has saved many from the disease. Sold by Dr L A Sheets.
A Sioux City report details a suit in Kossuth district court where John Lillibridge sues Henry A. Lillibridge for $10,000 alleging his brother lured away his wife, caused divorce actions, and disrupted his farm, drugstore, and home. The petition notes the two men are neighbors with intertwined families and assets. It also lists the brothers’ properties in Iowa and South Dakota and asks for a writ of attachment to secure assets.
A barn fire in Burt on Tuesday forenoon tested the new engine as flames menaced the town. The Presbyterian church bell alerted residents and the crew extinguished the blaze, saving the town. The firemen earned praise for prompt, effective work amid strong winds.
Local notes report L. M. S. plans an ice cream sociable at Mr. and Mrs. T. Fox on May 8 with invitation to all. Also mentions Prof. and Mrs. Barsley visiting relatives in Portland, John Phelps starting school in Buffa lo township, and hog price reports from Germania and Burt. A local ad promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation.
Belknap as plaintiff files in Kossuth County seeking cancellation of a contract dated September 27, 1805 between Frank B. Conley and J. W. Kell for land in section 12 township 95 north range 28 west. Defendants Kell Hopkins Johnson Dingley and Rake must answer by May 12, 1897. failure to appear may lead to default and decree. Attorneys Raymond & Raymond represent the plaintiff.
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