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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented local column lampoons advertising rates and political notices while recounting a quarrel among editors. The piece mocks Bob’s schemes in Burt real estate and critiques township report printing, editorial alliances, and pricing wars among newspapers.
A board proposal sought to purge registers if 100 bogus names were found on one list and 10 on the other. Barkus supported the idea but the Board of Supervisors rejected it. The Topic party says it would accept such a proposition at any time.
Epworth League hosts a Valentine social in the church basement next Saturday evening with refreshments at ten cents. Musical entertainment planned for Monday evening postponed indefinitely due to train delays. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Fanacker this week. The Lyceum tour ends with the last number announced for March.
Library open Saturday from 2 to 5 PM with Mrs Raibs amenbrarian. Capn Warrens Words and The Inner Flame failed to print in Hat of Popular Fiction. Dorothy Dale series novels donated completing the set. Eight members and two guests attended last meeting. next meeting Feb 18 with Mrs Lamoreux. South club commandments appear as playful guidance for club etiquette.
Mrs Robt Sidney returned here Tuesday. Carl Carlson came back from Sioux City with stock. Robt Sidney returned from Swea City. John Webb and Dave Hathaway arrived from Ft Dodge. Fred Mansen rode to Algona. Will Lehman and Johnny traveled to Mason City to consult Dr Murphy about Johnny's eyes, returning Wednesday. John Webb also rode to Mason City. Dave Hathaway works for J A Johnson helping move. Mr and Mrs Ole Johnson of Angus Minnesota visited, reporting a good crop and new home nearby with telephone. They came from Whitewater Wisconsin visiting daughter Mrs. The Mrs Mary Olsen ill since Tuesday. Harry Wartz froze his hands and may have fingers amputated by his home doctor. Geo C Qusen left for San Francisco via Salt Lake City to see family and a sister. intends to visit World's Fair. C A Little and family and Hans Carlson visited Ole Peterson’s Sunday evening. Mrs Lon Kuts ear has been in Algona with her ill father Winkie. A youth party at Mr and Mrs H Monson’s home. Adair's orchestra to play Feb 13 at Woodman Hall. Miss Mabel Platt returned to Algona deciding not to teach this week. Miss Irma Lister and Thecla Aman visited Roedinger home. Mr John Mahony was a passenger to Algona Monday evening. Lester Lehman went to Algona for a music lesson. Mr and Mrs Ralph Shipler went to Ruthven. Miss Gorman rode to Algona.
Village notes report many social visits and gatherings throughout the week. A wedding united Miss Marie Christ and Henry J Boettcher at the Lutheran Church with reception and a wedding supper at the Christ home followed by dancing.
Calvin Wortmann visited relatives then returned to George Iowa. Larsen family from Estherville visited former parents Sam Larsen east of town. Chris and Irvin Prings of Ft Dodge stayed a few days visiting friends. Hannah Larsen came home from Witherville. Richard Cook and wife from Buffalo Center visited Mrs Henry Smith Jr. Mussinian ill with pneumonia. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Aug Wortmann home. J H Smiths welcomed a six pound baby boy. E S Curyea called to Hawarden due to his brother's death. Mrs Curyea went to Calender for funeral. C R Smith returned from Cedar Rapids. A party held at M H Studyard. Mrs English gave lectures at Christian church. M H Ladies Aid met at Mrs Kr J O Keefe home. Miorence Patterson visited from Algona for the weekend at J N Wheeler’s. J N Wheeler and Florence Patterson left for the west to visit and attend the exposition. Mrs J A Shaveid nurses at E Smith home. Cecil Bradfield of Williams visited Mrs R C Leisveld.
All parties in Cedar Rapids are instructed to refill oil barrels immediately as required by the Company. This notice urges prompt action to ensure supply lines remain uninterrupted and operations proceed without delay.
Full blooded Short Horn bulls for sale and ready for service. Sired by Prince Acanthus Jr. Includes four tows Heifers. Location Sexton Iowa. Contact Wesley L Bolenus by phone.
Notice to landowners and lienholders that the Board of Supervisors will hear a petition to establish a drainage district in Buffalo Township Kossuth County Iowa The engineer has filed a favorable report and hearings set for March 11 1915 at Algona Court House Damages claims must be filed by March 6 1915 with County Auditor Beardsley county office signature confirms.
Six collie pups offered for sale with inquiry contact at Hadley Titonka Star Itaute. Sample prints advertised and free sample offered. Messages mention Algona Stuno and Mat on developing and painting services.
Mrs David Pink Sr suffers rheumatism. Adolph Hertske spent Sunday at H Maass home and called at W Olthoff and Wm Olthoff homes Tuesday evening. The late son of Mr and Mrs Wm Johnson was on the sick list last week. Paul and Adolph Hertske visited Chas Seibold Saturday. The Olthoff youths visited Seibold Sunday. The Jake Bishoff sale postponed due to illness was held Monday. Cort Rippentrop resigns as Lincoln township assessor after years. Wim Stam plans a spring public sale. Roads blocked by the storm hindered mail delivery, with only two trips last week. The daughter of Aug Christ Jr. was seriously ill with pneumonia but improving.
The council met February 2 1915 at First National Bank with Mayor Ball and six councilmen present. Minutes from December 14 and January 1 were corrected and approved. bills were authorized for payment. an order book and town policy on written orders were approved. Mayor Ball tasked with making a King Drag. ordinances were reviewed and sent for attorney approval. adjourned to February 9 1915.
A mourner recalls his loyal dog poisoned in a calm, reflective voice. He mourns the pet’s death and vows to find the culprit, noting the dog’s soft, warm body and his own peaceful life now shaded by grief.
Mr and Mrs Wessel Jutting called at the Geo Smith home Sunday W H Behrengs was a German visitor between trains last Friday Mr and Mrs George Smith visited with the Henry Sleeper family Sunday Mr and Mrs W H Winter called at the Andrew Beekleman home Sunday Mr Harry Harmis was a business caller at Spirit Lake last week Carl Wessels left Thursday for Kamrar to visit friends and relatives Mr and Mrs Reinder Johnson are proud parents of a baby girl born last Monday Mr and Mrs W S Jutting are proud parents of a baby girl born last Saturday Mr and Mrs Ben Westendorf visited the Henry Westendorf home one day last week Mr and Mrs Henry Sleeper were pleasant callers at the B H Winters home last Friday George Arends left Thursday for Kamrar after a short visit at the Peter Wessels home Mr August Jutling and sister returned home Saturday after a week's visit with friends and relatives Miss Ekia Tichrends was a visitor at her brother W Behrends home a few days last week
Wesley Axel Johnson returns home from Lone Rock. Susan Monson visits Dan Roe in Garner. John Anderson not on business at Clear Lake. Philly Nelson leaves for Chicago. Ben Felt travels to Mason City. Miss Mary Nelson visits Engstrams. Mrs. George Hall accompanied by another. Mrs. Olson visits Ft. Thode. Mrs. Cowans under nurse care from Mason City. IllnoPeter HAs shows well attended. Caroline Nelson visits Garner from family. Camera Club dance draws smaller crowd due to weather. Mrs. Ed Kunz and Dora Loads head to Chicago for ten days. Marl Anderson works in Kunt store during Loebigs’ absence. Kenneth Robinson, about one year old, breaks elbow. healing well. North Center Aldermen Society meets at Jol Carlson home. Carlson birthday celebration attended. Mr. and Mrs. Goilfrey Carlow host. Mrs. Thomas Gray hosts Whist Club. Doerfler win. Red and white carnations given. Lunch served with musical numbers. Mrs. Edward Kunz and Miss Loebis depart to entertain visitors. Marie Anderson helps at store during Dora and Jule’s absence.
The Burt Monitor records Koestler suffering a 6 percent loss and $700 in stock declines over the past year. It notes disputes over presidential issues and social concerns while detailing two episodes involving Burt boys seen in a problematic scene at a match.
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