Shotgun Accident Kills Local Youth in Field
John A Johnson, 21, son of Sarah Johnson, died today in his father's field five miles west of town from a gunshot wound. The weapon discharged while he carried a shotgun, likely when the butt struck the mouldboard, severing an artery. He walked toward home, collapsed after two hundred yards, and died in the hot sun. he was found alone, not due for dinner, with searchers locating him by the team. Coronor Morse deemed the death evident with no investigation planned.
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Wunr
John A, Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Dolson
O Wee'elowk
Coron
Morse
Sunday School Growth At Piacer School House
A Sunday school at the Piacer school house in the township shows large attendance, with seating crowded and wagons parked outside to accommodate worshippers. Superintendent AL Crommiod leads a growing program begun in September, drawing farmers, residents, and families from nearby areas to weekly sessions and special gatherings.
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Ris
Jed
Hibie Ohass
He A. Matson
Riverdale
Crom Foto
AY Potten
Patie Shearganish
AL Crommiod
Miverdale
John Fae
Che
Ti Dunes
Oes
Cook
Tlobark
Pausteviasy
Stanlay Moomoo
Michie Vineet
Washington
Spee
Moyne
Gil Hawes
Wagrie Ciygiss
Meeting notes from Whsles Wratie Soph gathering
A rustic meeting of the Whsles Wratie Soph group held Wednesday through Friday at the home of Hors. The event featured decorations, humor, and friendly hospitality. Mrs Bulb presided, Mrs Minnie Drake kept records, and Mrs Anna Brown contributed to the program. Discussions covered curfew, druggists, unions, and social aspects. Officers elected included Mrs Th Read as secretary and Mrs Minnie Hanna as treasurer.
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Dows
Vve
Bulb
Shambolan
Minnie Drake
Algona
Anna Brown
Semperance Legion
Vnions
Mier
Goldfield
Algona Wis
Eseeritaryship
Minnie Hanna
Avi Verne
Portland Social Notes and Weather Outlook in Wesley Area
The column reports a damp weather pattern may linger ten days affecting harvest in the Portland region. It notes Wesley visits by residents including Luther Fuirtuke and Cloney, with the Wednesday society’s first week gathering at M. Owen’s. Fred Rogers, Les Suy, Ash Wind, Frank Kernan and others from Wesley represented Hawasip Aus at local events and Kernan’s activism is mentioned.
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Vormann
Seph
Agasi
Kussuth
Mina Das
Mus
Luther Fuirtuke
West Union notes weekend trip and local events
West Union residents report Captain Codk left for Dubuque County and sing in farewell, while numerous villagers attend the state fair preparations. Moses boosts evening displays to draw visitors. Mrs Brave returns from an eastern visit. a birthday party honors Miss Mary in a nearby town. Community activities include basketball fund efforts, religious services at Terman schoolhouse, and a lively social scene among local youth.
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Codk
Dubuque
Afd
Howe
Capri
Moses
M. Brave
Iatu
Brace
Alule
Con Aspuenen
Ded
Brisdler'’s Nest
Balleful
Alianare
Saday Dow
Terman School
Mary Add Tn Wouer
Selyhurti
Local notes highlight farming ventures and community events
The writeup reports on a forage plant specimen in Thos. McArthur's garden, prospects for 30 tons of green feed per acre, and a 3-ton dry yield. It notes Charley Walker buying a new piano, rising wheat prices, fresh cows by month’s end, and butter rates. A Sept 17 caucus notice, Presbyterian entertainments, auction at Scotch schoolhouse, and Tommy Reid’s retirement close the column.
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McArthur
Charley Walker
Charley
Indies
Algona Republicas
Scotch School House
Ladies’ Aid Society
Tew
Claude Salisbury
Henry Reid
Tommy Reid
Toin County
Tommy
Bancroft Locals Gathered for Community Events and Notables
Selvool opened Monday with large enrollment as Frank Barstow, recently licensed as local preacher by the district conference, spoke Sunday evening to a crowded audience. J B Campbell and wife from Armstrong visited, while a crowd enjoyed Sunday school at Brandt grave near the river. Inter Elevator Co. plans to begin building soon. prairie chickens were plentiful last week. A pelican shot near town measured seven feet with a four foot wingspan, sent to Eagle Grove for mounting. Regular M E Church services will shift to evenings.
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Baxenorr
Selvool
Frank Barstou
M. 1
J.B. Campbell
Armstrong
Gue Pywer
Ah Wine
Datter
Ales
Galenan
MLB
Brandt
Iver
Conner
Algona
M.E. Burch
Hessie Ryers
Belmond
Gams Im
Rev
Joe Muarray
Eagle Grove
Davedt
Abe Connolly
Wells
Minnesota
Plum Creek News Notes From Along the Crook
Local items from Plum Creek Sept with updates on residents Keith Miller and Fred Miller family events. Andrew Miller reports fat corn yields in Algona. Pat Kainsdook returns improved finances. Mrs Gilbride opens school district. threshing ends. wheat yields fair. Post office to be in Fred Miller corner. community events include a Lutheran parish visit and Mitel Society social.
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Plum Creek
Keith
Benn
Fred Miller
Miller
Minneapolis
Andrew Miller
Ierman
Ehucry
William
Mios
A. R. Vath
Uerman Bode
Julius Bohn
Gottlieb Bohn
Merman Bohn
Spencer
Tey
Whittemore
Mitel
Chubb Dreesimian
Irvington News Roundup Sees Local Changes and Visits
Mesd O Ianks of Swea City visits sister Mrs J Dunwoodie in Water. James and Martin Larsep of Buffalo visit friends here Sunday. Reid new buttermaker arrives and starts duties. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Dunwoodie. Nathan Mann’s house raised for a new addition. Charley Ward recovering from typhoid fever. Gertrude Nelson starts school in Lannyhill district. Mr Dunwoodie’s elevator remodeled and guspling engine added. Greta Westerburg of Chicago visiting. Varney resigns as buttermaker. Irvington loses an...?
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Kkvancton
Sept
Mes. O
Hanks
Swea City
Mus
J. Dunwoodie
James
Martin Larsep
Buffalo Merk
Mr. Reid
Charley Ward
Tiss Gertrude Nelson
Lannyhill
Dunwoodie
Greta Westerburg
Chicago
Varney
Irvington
Excellent bottermaker and a young man missed in social circles
A tribute notes the loss of a skilled bottermaker and a young man whose vibrant presence in local social circles will be deeply missed. The notice honors his craft and his impact on the community, with reflections on the person he was and the friends he leaves behind.
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Tall Place
Republicans Wil Try the Primary The Supervisor Question
Hebron reports a Republican caucus planned for September 17 at district No 2 old voting place to choose four delegates for the county convention at Algona on September 4 using a primary system with ballot steering. Voters urged to attend and township representation to be strengthened. A son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Dolliver on August 26. The chicken season opened. hunters ate more than the chickens. Geo I Hackman visited, favoring Kossuth sheriff. Northeast county may have a supervisor candidate. W J Burtons term ends in a year. Geo Mathews thrashes with a Michigan-bought rig. Miss 3tta Laloon visiting Mlmore. Mrs H Doege and Lydia visiting Minnesota state fair for a week.
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Henney
Algo
Fred Dolliver
Geo. I. Hackman
Kossuth
W. J. Burton
Geo. Mathews
Phillips
Michigan
3Tta Laloon
Mlmore Township
H. Doege
Lydia
Minnesota
Union Ladies Help ing Hand Society Fair Report
Union Sept 1 report that the Ladies Helping Hand Society fair last week netted over 80 dollars. Algona choir performed well. hot coffee and sandwiches were a highlight. Residents visiting, new carriages bought, and local events include Rev. Bond’s sermon and plans to support his return.
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Henry Tata
A.D. Clarke
South Dakota
Bond
Onals
Hond
Jim
Chas. Saylor
Phi Shew
Mars
Wardson
Hugh Black
Real Estate Transfers and Notices Amid Fragmented Entries
A garbled list of real estate transfers and notices references multiple parties including PW Lee, Garth, Pete, Moyer, Dani, Knutson, Jonson, Halloway, FA Howe, Getz, Vaylor, Buell, Tinscom, Loch Savings, and Shiloh's Cure. The text blends dates, parcel notations, and vendor names with fragmented ad slogans and a flour advertisement, yielding an incoherent ledger of transfers and stray notices.
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Lee Tod
Garth
Pete
Algor
A Moyer
Dani
Dontad
Bart
Knutson
Jonson
Eityan Tod
A. Inusan
JM Gray
RJ Mortiigh
Ain-Az
Halloway
FA. Howe
W . Getz Tod
Buell
Gudadd Burt
Tinscom
Loch Savings
Sirtiel
Dr A and Salter Endorse Shilohs Cure Remedy
Dr A and Salter speak with conviction about Shilohs Cure as a remarkable remedy for advanced consumption. The notice claims the cure has saved many from consumption and is sold by A Sheets. It advertises Wolfs Clover Tea for constipation and urges readers to try the products and inspect the package before buying.
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Warl
Wichler to Enter Algona Furniture Trade
Whittemore resident J. V. Wichler completes arrangements to move to Algona and open a refined furniture store in the former McGregor stock room within 80 days. The McGregor stock will be sold by administrator Charley Coan, as Emmetsburg Tribune notes.
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J. V. Wichler
Whittemore
Alpona
McGregor
Charley Coan
Dry wood sale and lodge meeting dates announced
d. A. Hamilton & Co. offer 200 cords of dry wood four feet long at 3.50 delivered free citywide plus stove wood at usual prices and telephone 44. Annual meeting of Grand Lodge T GO O F set for Davenport October 19 to 22 with excursion tickets sold October 18 to 21 at fare plus one third round trip by the C M St P Railway.
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D. A. Hamilton & Co
Grand Lodge T. GO. O. F
Davenport
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Travel and sleeping car plans for 1897 session and routes
The notice outlines travel options for the Sovereign Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. session in Springfield with reduced fare tickets on September 18 19 and 20 and final return by September 28. It lists flat class palace sleeping cars Chicago to Denver via multiple lines starting October 2 and through tourist sleeping cars Chicago to San Francisco via a chain of railways. It also mentions Grove & Son selling fruit jars and a wedding ring promotion by the Sign of the Waron-lyr.
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Chicago
Denver
Col
Omaha
San Francisco
C.M. &St. LP
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Grand Junction
P.P. W
Salt Lake
Ogden
P. Ry
Algona Residence Lots For Sale Amid Seasonable Goods
Algona dealer Grove & Son advertises multiple sized lots from 5 by 10 to 5 by 18 rods with sidewalks and shade trees, suitable for builders. Describes power pots from J Hi Stacy Sea Grove line and a large stock of glassware at Grove & Son's, plus seasonal goods.
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Stacy
Sea Grove & Son
Grove & Son's
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