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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1897
Page
2
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A convention of Kossuth County delegates will meet at the Court House in Aloud on Friday September 25 1397 at 11 o clock am to nominate candidates for Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor and two Supervisors. Representation to which the several precincts will be entitled is listed.
In Burt Iowa on July 24 1847 N H Connor announces candidacy for county superintendent subject to Republican county convention Geo F Hacwan and K P Kerra pledge runs for sheriff under party convention rules Tani 4 candidate also seeks sheriff placement
In Dickinson County the primaries gain favor with Senator Funk noting the system could improve over caucuses if thoroughly understood and practiced by the people. He warns that towns may dominate nominations unless voters in country townships engage and learn the process.
A newspaper editorial argues towns must vote and says farmers must turnout. It praises the new primary system for giving individuals more influence in party affairs and calls for vigilance by rural voters to ensure fair, satisfactory elections.
The Germania Standard notes uncertainty in county race leads except for superintendent where Reed is strong. Samson rises in sheriff sentiment. Col Spencer and Tellier face no opposition. Bryan in his palace car distrusted by critics. Spirit Lake Beacon cites strong northwest nominations. Parley Finch will join the senate for Humboldt Pocahontas Buena Vista, DeWolfe to replace him. Jones to represent Kossuth. W. Wy. Cornwall seeks third term and speakership. Whelan praised for public service. The Iowa Kossuth GOP adopts primary elections signaling shift from snap caucuses. some regions see continued primary support. Palo Alto-Clay district renominates Cornwall after a four week deadlock.
At the adjourned session the vote tally showed Clay County 20 votes for Cornwall and Palo Alto 18 votes for Rebt Carr. The nomination was then made unanimous.
Constable Wright took Clarence Ostrander to Algona for a hearing before Judge Quarton to determine commitment to the state reform school. The judge remanded him to his mother in Eagle Grove until September 1, after which he may be brought to court if unmanageable. The boy’s conduct has given little hope of reform.
A Friday meeting of sewer interestors discussed whether Algona should own the sewer and extend it to the river with taps funding extension. Council plans a special session next Friday to decide, with John Hamilton proposing the city take the sewer if taps guarantees meet expenses. The extension costs about 750 dollars and taps and rents roughly 744 dollars, with a favorable outlook on city acceptance.
Jon Tennant of Algona owes Ed Warhaw of this town 47 large earthen dishes with handles, from a bet on the Kassuth nomination of J. R. Jones. Ed says he has assets to start a fashionable summer resort. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sale by Kennam and Duran and W. J. Studley.
Clayton Trumble, a young farmer who moved to the county in 1880 with his brother S C Trumble, died suddenly from typhoid fever after a four week illness. Born November 1859 in Batavis Lis, he married Jennie Lloyd in 1881. He leaves his wife and two daughters, plus one brother. Funeral services were led by Rev. Buchanan at the house, with Odd Fellows at the grave. Mrs. Trumble thanks helpers and for floral offerings.
Judge Hubbard Northwestern general counsel and Supt Aishton joined a session with railroad commissioners to inspect the B C R N crossing near Bancroft for a potential waiting room. Public interest centers on faster mail transfers from Germania or Swea City, aiming to halve delivery time. Tribune delegates Pangburn Gordon Secor and Mallory visited the crossing in Kossuth county for talks with Commissioner Dawson and B C R N officials.
After lengthy discussions, trains will stop at the crossing and a waiting room will be built with steps connecting the two tracks. Mr Pangburn's persistent efforts are praised for securing this improvement.
George Walters of Milford Iowa wed Laura Stapher daughter of the restaurant owner after eloping from Spirit Lake and returning to Algona. Parents opposed the match but Walters is a steady harness maker in Algona and the couple plan a Milford return after a short visit here.
G M Johnson of Algona Iowa receives a favorable letter from Deering Harvesting Co praising the corn binder’s bundle carrier. Field trials at Storm Lake show the machine binding 12 to 14 foot ensilage corn with high yield, without clogging, outperforming McCormick in a similar test. D W Neeper signs the note, highlighting efficiency and superiority over rival models.
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