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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
7
Arrival and departure times include No 1 and No 3 passenger trains and No 93, 71, 65 freight trains. Westbound services run 10 45 am 3 20 pm and 8 30 pm with eastbound No 2 4 and freight No 76 and 4 8 pm 2 30 pm 10 10 pm. Service table lists Mason City February 4.
About forty excursionists attended Camp Melkinley event. D A Haggard has been gathering stock at Wesley. Wheat tops $1.10 to $1.15, corn and oats rise. Brownell sells new lad ikd button shoes at 1.25. Jas Taylor runs a short sale Saturday. Rav Wheelright to preach at Congregational. J W Robinson’s house gets fresh paint. Printer boys push the Republican code. A Egan’s boy injured by a cow, now fine. Otto Falkenhainer sold hardware to Peter Priester. Minneapolis threshing machine sold by Bradley & Nicoulin. Patterson & Son install acetylene gas at Bancroft store. County Sunday school convention next week at Congregational church. Charley Coan recovering from measles. County Sunday school convention set for Algona May 19 at Congregational. Goodwill Society meets May 19 at Ferguson home. G A B post offers library quarters rent free for another year. Tellier lays out site for church excavation. Wratht moves dirt. Robinson, hardware dealer, sole agent for Herrick operator in Algona. inspect before buying. Nicoulin ships twenty men to North Dakota fairs. Memorial day arrangements named by postage committee: Dr McCoy, J W Robinson, S Q Spear. Ladendorf announces move to new stand. Geo Norton sent to Independence asylum. Foster family reports serious illness of eldest daughter.
Measles ended in pneumonia and recovery reported. Walker Bros. offer imported chamber sets. The Angels's Comedians set to perform May 16 to 28. Marriage licenses issued to Lauritz Lauritzan and Annie At king, Frank Reichhoff and Minnie See ley, and Chas Andorfer and Annie Bergman. Kraft Clothing displays new line and hats. Mrs. Fred Dormoy had appendectomy. improving. Soren Martinson received 383.21 from State Mutual for windstorm loss. Spirit Lake Chautauqua program teased. memorial day exercises planned in Algona amid war. Spike injury on iron bridge worker moved to relatives in S. Dakota. Farr organized two Sunday schools. Miss Mabel Stough married Mr. Cheese. Rev. H. M. Case preached. eight-year Emmetsburg pastorate ended. praised as able. May breakfast by Congregational ladies raised funds. Mrs. J. M. Cowan selling Murat Halstead war book. Flag-raising revival noted. Burt liberty pole event. Maine memorial service held with patriotic speeches. fund for Maine monument. G. M. Johnson sold Elgin Mogul mill to A. Mielke. 14-foot mill to replace pumping mill. Dr. Morse’s rejection from Camp McKinley caused Algona shock. another diagnosis by E. O. Tuttle referenced.
Residents discuss remodeling plans for a large residence and wedding gift home while others report on baseball results, theater leadership, and editorial coverage. A Republican correspondent from Madison plans to report on Alaska gold fields, and a storm damage fund payout updates show significant local support and early payments.
Examinations proceed with rapid pace. all Company F officers pass. Second regiment heads to front likely New Orleans within ten days. Fourth to follow. Camp quiet after mixed reports of Sampson’s fleet and battles. Col Cooke conducts inspections. morale high. medical reexams to be updated by National Guard board. Local visitors and church ladies boost spirits amid routine drills and minor sickness.
Classified notice offers sale or rental of a residence. Contact for particulars and arrangements.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune weighs whether the Dewey victory in Manila ends the war effort or if further action is needed. It questions whether the work is complete and whether to press on, urging vigilance and continued pursuit of the cause.
J W Hinchon of the Courier and his daughter Nellie left for the east last Thursday to visit Boston and other cities. He will sail for Ireland on the Campania on the 21st with Nellie returning home later. Other items note Lt J M Gowyer detached to command the gunboat Princeton, Michael Reibhoff Jr visiting from Oregon City, W I Lamson’s return from Camp McKinley, Prof Vogenitz named Wesley school principal, Ezra Adams visiting Algona, William Cordingley planning a trip to Great Britain, Dr McCoy attending a sick uncle in Eveleth, Milo Chapin joining Company F, Prof F H Slagle reappointed Strawberry Point principal, N Lt Cotton from Whittemore attending a Burt wedding, and Misses Bessie and Gertie Williams departing for Milwaukee and Ipswich respectively.
Falkenhainer's Hardware advertises Majestic Ranges as popular. Angell's Comedians open a week at the opera house with Maid Wife and Widow. The ad notes free ladies Monday and admission pricing with 10c to 20c seats.
A vintage ad touts Grain-O as a non stimulating grain drink that tastes like coffee and aids sleep. It claims nourishment and suitability for nervous people and children, urging a 1 cent trial and grocer purchase. Also notes ham and bacon sale prices at Stock's meat market.
The school board elected most teachers for the next year at the central building and third ward, with Miss Coate retained as principal and Miss Colton as assistant. Several long-time teachers, including Miss Cramer, will not reapply, leaving uncertainty over replacements for primary classes and the drawing and music departments. Miss Maggie Haggard was the only new teacher elected, noted for her past success and popularity with students.
Spurbeck and Lambert advertise a large stock of water tanks piaterns and reservoirs with guaranteed material workmanship and low prices. They urge customers to order cisterns now as spring grains arrive soon and promote the Majestic range sold at Falkenhainer’s Hardware.
The Angell’s Comedians close a week’s engagement in Charles City Iowa praised as the best repertoire company seen here. Manager Shaw earns credit for securing the act for a return engagement at the Call May 16 to 28 with 10¢ and 20¢ admission. Interest is offered on time deposits by Geo Oall.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will entertain patrons at the courthouse next Friday at 8 oclock. Mrs B Butler will recite from Samant among the Brothers, followed by an old fashioned spelling school. Sides will be chosen with two prizes awarded, a winner and a booby prize. Prof Spencer or with Howser on mission of ten.
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