Town Notes and Social News from Wesly and Surrounds
Regular correspondents report residents visiting farms near Haupton and Dysart, with a postmaster transition noted and local political intrigue. The obituary of Mrs. Thomas, aged 86, recalls a Massachusetts origin and a family thanks, while a Wisconsin reunion anecdote honors veteran Dan iels. Other items include a Bancroft surgery, Wesley brass band, local commerce, school teaching, visits, and a barn fire at Jacob Wolf’s place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whslhy
Corraapondores
Wiseney
Hooves
Haupton
Iowa
Wieland Bros
W. C. Dysart
Mlinoia
G, C. Howard
Dysart
Town
Fred
Roy Setchell
Algota
George Lawson
Butts
George
Thomas
Edward Thomas
Tryon
Algona Cemetery
G. W. Daniels
Wisconsin Brigade
Madison
Daniels
Allyne
Bancroft
Algona
Doc
Wesley
McCutchin
Ford
McCaffree
Ella Yorker
Rockford
Wilson
Brown
Emmetsburg
Baker
Hay business and local notices from Burt and Bancroft
Correspondent reports a busy hay week for Marble and Stow Bros with about 264 tons and a broken hay press causing delays. Local names include Mrs. J D McDonald, Ed Young, Mrs. R E Anderson, Robert Wilson, Mr Maine, and carpenters on Buell’s granary. Parsonage plans for Presbyterians advance, plus town events in Bancroft and Laverne. Land sales attract buyers. a birth and a tumor operation are noted. festival earnings near 40 dollars. school house expansion planned. telegraph work to finish by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Benedict
Milwaukee
Marble
Stow Bros
J. D. McDonald
Ed. Young
Dwight
Illinois
Allyne
Wesley
Est
Joe Hartuhorn
Edwin Warner
Plattville
Llinois
Oscar Moulton
Knet Thoreson
Iowa
Prominent Democrat in Kossuth Accused of Losses at State Fair
A Kossuth county politician known locally as Jenks attended the state fair and formed a close bond with another prominent Democrat from elsewhere. After a night of companionship the pair parted, and Jenks discovered his pocketbook and annual pass missing in the conductor’s car. The tale ends with Jenks lamenting bad company and the loss of his money and watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth Emmetsburg
Kossuth County
Jenks
Tray
Woodworths Jerseys Lead Trade In Latest Styles
An advertisement urges readers to visit Woodworth's for the newest jersey styles. It notes L. A. Sheetz the druggist presents Dr. Bosunko's Cough and Lung Syrup praised as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and early consumption with a one dollar price and free samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Sheetz
Dr. Bosunko
Iowa Fourteenth District Court Terms 1886 87 Schedule
An order fixes times for holding the District and Circuit Courts in Iowa's Fourteenth Judicial District. It lists county by county term dates for 1886 87, including Buena Vista Pocahontas Calhoun Ida Dickinson Clay Pottawattamie Humboldt Kossuth and others. Also details grand jury summons and start times for different counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Judicial District
Iowa
Ith
Towa
Buena Vista Danuaty
Pocahontas Nary
Calhoun
Eptember
Marely
Distrily Gours A. D
Buena Vistas
Pocahontas Annuary
Bae
Ida
Peepese Es
Marvel
UUL
Emmet
Dickinson
Hinaty
AuzUs
Palo Alto
Adanaaty
Clay
Humboldt
Mareee Oraber
Kossuth
Ectober
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Aph
Buc
Filcodune
A. D
Hunbo
Apna
Lay
Giania
Olyeyit
Ua Uty
Arates
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. ComsTock
Comstock's
Comstock
Crose & Dalton
T. Ll, Crose
Minnesota
Galbraith’s
G. L. Galbraith
John H. Quean & Co
Lso
Northwestern Depot
W. W. Wheeler
Agt
Algona, Ta
Eaner Hauer
Sétitthed
West Bend
Burtla
A. Lichty
H. Kiindt
Al‘onk
Dr. Geo. Lacy
G. ©. Burtis
G. W. Hanna
J. C. Raymond
I. P. Harrison
Jacob Wolf
Laverne
Alex Herman
Algone
Oe Wiess
Woodworth’s
Wwery
Shadle
ltsHine
TNS Agricultural
Thareaocne
Northwest
Standard Companies
Champion Machine Co
Crown Mower Company
Springfield Engine and Thresher Company
Wink Mills
State Street
J. R. Jones & CO
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