Forged Checks Land Man From Titonka In Penitentiary
Robert Macean, known in Titonka Burt and Algona, forged business checks to steal money from stores and banks. After prior offenses, he served time, deserted the army, and was later captured in Magucketa Iowa. He begins a penitentiary term December 23, under varying lengths up to ten years. He vowed reform if spared from Titonka jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Macean
Burt
Algona
Andmossa
Titonka
Buyt
Chicago
Fairbank
Portland
Dr. Wallace
Anon
Uncle
Sam
Hovy
New York
South Carolina
Magucketa
Iowa
Builders Erect Motor Sled in Algona Streets
Homer Kelly with help from Elmer Kelly and Paul Clement built a three runner motor sled using a four horse single cylinder gasoline engine. It travels ten to twelve miles on streets and up to twenty five miles on ice with a passenger. The craft draws attention for its novelty and home made ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Homer Kelly
Elmer
Paul Clement
Helly
Winners in Corn Contest at Kossuth Institute
Prof. Dorchester of Ames presided over the corn judging at the Kossuth County Farmers Institute. I. G. Cutler won first with 92.93. Gosgrove second with 92. Van Haugen third with 86. In Class B Frank Newville topped 83.66, Moud Long 2nd 81.66, Percy Reibsamen 81.33. Judging was written and papers graded like exams. Also notices of German Lutheran New Year services and local church hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Ames
Kossuth
Gosgrove
Thorne
Thers
I. G. Cutler
Cosgrove
van Haugen
Farnk’ Newville
Moud Long“bottom
Percy Relbsamen
Local Notes From Titanica and Nearby Towns
Local items report Christmas visits from Portland Indiana to Titanica and family gatherings in Titonka Algona and Des Moines. Dr Roy Ball and wife arrive from Chicago to spend holidays with Mayor Ball and family while a Titonka gun club turkey shoot reflects a tight contest with Ernest Peterson taking county medal and multiple prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Nashua
P. W. ‘Tobin
Alicé Franzen
Henry Franzen
Bert Perry
Tonda
Iowa
John Perry
Olive Gross
G. G. Sutherland
Cambridge Laws
GC. W. Pond
Nevada
Miss Gross
G.G. Sutherland
U. S
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Mexico
Jakie” Swartz
The
Venton Reporter
Roger
Woman's World
Fenton Reporter
Bro
Jakie
T.M. Heitner
Ira
Des Moines
W. F. Lugenfelter
Schingenfelter
Titonka
Phil Nelson
Heiftich
Fenton Young Ladies
Priscilla Club
Marms
Titanica
Fenton Relub
B. H. Cogswell
Clark Ion
Farmer
Cogswell
Northwestern
Clarion
Ig Brother
Rock Island
Roy GC. Ball
Chicago
Chas, C. Ball
New York
Chicago University
Ball
Mary G. Hallock
Washingtonville
N. C
Chas
Larmpbright
Ernest Peterson
Tifa Brother
Elmer
Ernest-Peterson
Meher
Funk
Algona
Tha Topte
D. A. Schultz
J. P. Fisher
Ang
Idaho Memoir From Kuna: Borders Of The Snake River
John Moricle writes from Kuna Idaho recounting a high mountain crossing over the Snake River into Owyhee country. He notes grazing wealth cattle and sheep herds, a pair of Mexican shepherds shot, and hoboes at a night camp. The letter mentions settling 40 acres near Kuna and local growth including Kuna Herald, Arrow Rock Dam progress, and a Merry Christmas wish to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Rey
Snake River
Owybee Mountains
Idaho
Trisholan
Boise
Iaver
Uncle Jim
Jany Shack
Civilization
Kuna
Arrow Rock
Juiliard Hall
Kuna Herald
Jno
Moricle, Kuna, Idaho
County Road Map Receipt Noted by Local Bancs Group
The Topic received a calendar from Security National Bank and Mason City Loan and Trust Company with A. Schnider as vice president. The editor notes the county road system map of Kossuth county and mentions a trip from Ames for a nursing course in Des Moines at Methodist Hospital. Vera Stott of Portland township accompanies Esther Reichsamen who departs next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security National Bank
Mason City Loan and Trust Company
A. Schnider
oMcis
Kossuth County
Ames
State Highway Commission
Migs Esther Reichsamen
Dés Moinas
Methodist
That City
Migs
Vera Stott
Portland Township
Titonka Area News Roundup and Local Notes
Local tidings include residents’ holidays travel and visits, a Christmas present of 1800 received by Jacob Englehardt, two telephones installed at J Budlong’s bank, and marriages and social events across nearby towns. Centralization of Whittemore schools urged with local discussion and invitations for letters to the Champion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Macean
Maioxeta
Homer Holly
Q.qrlock
Muchar
Orthel
Manjar
Arma
M. A
Maniyar
Krip
Miley
Pillsary
Titania
Ed. Zwiefel
Gamphbell
T. M. Heifner
Pillsbury’s
J. E. Reil
Mee
Tonka
Joe Buse
Sever Pannhuk
Carl Carlson
Bextol
W. Cg, Dewel
Goldfield
Geo. Parker
J. Berry
Alta
Fred Heslop
Eagle Grove
Elmer Englehardt
Highland Park College
Elsie Roipsamen
Albert Meyers
Levi
German Valley
Budlong
R. C. Towner
Charles City
G. L. Thomas
Jack Jeffers
Cedar Falls
Herman Nelson
Weste
People’s Bank
J. J. Cosgrove
H. G. Davisson
Teachers’ Institute
Tancroft
Otto Callies
Webster City
Jacob Englehardt
Helen Wood
Duffalo
Bancroft
Fritz Javers
Dora Nordman
Wesley
J. M. Cunningham
Char “Lake
49Th
Iowa In
Wm. Helfner
We-L. Burr
L. BE. Wheelock
Ludwig Schubert
W.-L. Campbell
J. P. Icastlé
John Sachau
John Ames
Berg
H,lKeist
Garer
Willard Carlson
Edward Yoder
Iowa City
J. J. Wheeler
Edward Thaves
Dows
Lester Brenner
Oran O'Keefe
Arsonal
Aug. Gutbecht
Wis
A. Q. Smith
Buffalo Center
Fred Wheeler
Ledyard
J. H. Wheeler
Ruby
Almont Reese
Cedar Alls
Leona Wicher
Ruth Seymour
J. C. Larsen
Estherville
Samu Larsey
Hannah Heitland
West Bend
Anna
Kleist
Case
John Steinberg
Cedar Rapids
Gus Steinberg
Jennie Smith
Maringo
Mr. Fosha
German Vally, Ill
Jerry Schutter
Schutter
J. J. Heltland
Rodtan
Cylinder
Ayrshire
Whittemore
Chareel Post
Wilttemare Champion
Milton Pringle
Germania
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