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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
7
The Iowa legislature passes a strict rule requiring gasoline cans to be painted bright red from January 1 to protect users. Dealers have been notified, and can filling will require red cans. both fillerer and owner are liable for violations.
Preparations for the Wells will contest trial are underway likely to begin in February. Dr. Arthur Kilbourne, Rochester State Hospital superintendent, testifies that Ralph Wells, George Wells’s brother, has lived at the hospital since 1880, suffers terminal dementia and blindness, and is about 80 years old. Attorneys for Mrs. Comstock and other heirs argue the bequest of 150000 to Ralph indicates George Wells’s insanity at the time of the will, while favoring care for Mrs. Comstock and the family. They claim mental incapacity would render such a gift unreasonable and doubt George Wells’s soundness.
A fragment notes importance of evaluating the mental condition of another family member in relation to the Germania return. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places. The item appears as a brief archival fragment from a legal or administrative record about family mental health considerations.
In a fragmentary note Popie diver Wolfe joins the writer regarding the pursuit of Sweating In Timeke and engaging in near future business. The village’s urgent features are a seat of greater interest than business, with Editor Wolfe praised for prophetical ability. If decision made to join for a few days, northern city advances appear appealing despite cost.
A fragmented report notes there are no printers left in the Ohig Pen for years, with the daily paper suspended due to the lack of a printer within the penitentiary. The piece mentions no printers in the Ohio Penitentiary context and hints at ongoing publishing trouble.
The article extols Christ’s message of peace and goodwill amid worldly wealth and discord. It laments lack of kindness and asserts that true goodwill cannot be bought, urging all to cultivate kindness and generous spirit toward others regardless of status.
A new act requires undertakers to file certified death certificates with all personal details and cause of death, using standard census blanks, monthly with the State Registrar. Sextons and transporters may not inter unless certified, with penalties from 10 to 100 dollars or up to 60 days imprisonment. Prosecutors must enforce nationwide compliance.
AY racket goods will sell at cost to make room for new stock next week. This week only offers bargains on kitchen items as the store clears inventory.
Evert Heyranga, a longtime resident and German township pioneer, died Tuesday night after a brief illness at the home of Geo. Ants. Funeral and burial services are scheduled for tomorrow with interment in Meyer cemetery. He moved from Ackley to German township about 20 years ago and purchased land from Wm. Smith. He leaves a sister in German township and many relatives.
Binghams hold a stock sale two miles south and four miles east of Titonia. Items include 8 work horses and cattle, 20 full-blooded Lincoln sheep, 40 hogs averaging 160 pounds, and 2 Chester White boars. Free lunch at noon. D M and A W Bingham, proprietors. M O Emmons, auctioneer. J H Bode, clerk.
Auction notice for a sale at Titonia on Saturday afternoon January 18 1907. Parties wishing to list items to sell should leave their lists with H. C. Armstrong or W. Plumb, managers. M. O. Emmons acts as auctioneer and H. C. Armstrong as clerk.
A basket social is planned at the Gingerich-Welhausen school house district No 4 German township on Friday evening January 4 1907. A good program is prepared and a fine time is guaranteed with all invited to attend.
The piece notes A. W. Young adding wooden improvements and discusses community juniors facing school problems. It reflects on Farmers Institutes, asserts a lack of active farmers at meetings, and ends with homely comments about Cuba and the Philippines as children needing guidance.
Local items report Teltsamen's ad, Relbsamen store specials on carpets, school tablets, Jelly glasses, and week only sales. Visits include Grace Reilsamnen in Algona, Prof Cosgrove with Wesley relatives, and Al Falkenbamer's family guesting with D A Haggard. News touches on bridge work, deliveries, and community meetings.
Fitch business visitor at Sexton and Algona shopping trips noted. Austin Rogers from Penton visited last week. Pommerening and other locals noted in county seat business. Moon of Burt and Cogdill home guests. Willie Jensen traveled from Des Moines for holidays. Fitch and Crose families called in, Montgomerys visited Will Banks home west of Burt. Louie and Anna Jensen Bancroft visitors for holiday. Fred Stome and crew pressing bay bear Li tanks active. Lewis Larson and Ed Hug busy shelling corn for months starting Wednesday on Richard Pommerening's land.
A busy sales week drew good crowds at gales with markets near capacity. L A Jensen’s, Geo Vaughn’s, Chas Miller’s, and a Buckeye area shop logged notable totals. A Maudsley schoolhouse sociable raised about 12 dollars for a buck case and school books. Miss Glara Stunte left for a two week Rockwell visit, joined by Ethel McWhorter of Burt who may not return until February.
Bachelor Corner News Mp and Mrs Leonard Malle and children visiting relatives at Avorn Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Milt Fox stayed Burt eaters last Thursday. Mrs Joe Dishy and children of Portland visited at the Ghas Anchor home Saturday. Chas Jolson went to Jefferson for the holidays. Pearl Gross came home from Story County for the winter. Miss Mae Austin of Mason City home for the holidays. Misses Anna Woolfrees and Bill Ward callers at Wesley Saturday. Ed Gros did business at Hobart Saturday. Mr and Mrs Siren Nelson welcomed a baby boy born last Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Will Ringsdorf expect to spend holidays at Murray Town with Ringsdorf parents. Livy and Varn Gross expected home from Story County for holidays. Ervie Davisson of Dickota visiting vicinity.
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