Burke City Farmhand Found Dead at Powellson Farm
Coroner and Sheriff investigated the death of Burke, a farm hand at the Powellson farm near Wesley. The body was found in an old shed and transported to Leaft Undertaking Parlors. Dr. Adams and local Bley citizens assisted in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Powelgon
Newa Yas
Dr. Adams
Burke
Atty
Drs
Kossuth
Sheriffa County
Powelson
Paat
Rosenth County Partners Institute Elects New Officers
At the recent Rosenth County Partners Institute meeting in the Pirgt Nation Wal Bank parlors, a new slate was elected for the coming year. Officers named include President H hug Schram, Vice President Chas Reichsamen, Secretary J J Cosgrove, and Treasurer G D Welhougen, with directors Frank Kiine John Pink Geo Hongén Bruno Stecker Henry Moyers Sam Reynolds Philip Nelson Arthur Ward and Albert Nelson. The board will appoint committee leads and plan the next institute for early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenth County Parmneers? Institute
Pirgt Nationwal Bank
Aicetorale
Dast Institute
wHug. Schram
J. J. Cosgrove
GD. Welhougen
Frank Kiine
John Pink
Bruno Stecker
Henry Moyers
Sam Reynolds
Philip Nelson
Arthur Ward
Albert Nelson
Mosearh County Partners
Obituary for Little Martha Plaster Obscured in Fractured Text
Fragmented obituary notes the birth on December 14 1911 and death on December 23 1914 for Martha Plaster. Funeral services held at the German Lutheran church with Rev Wellner officiating. Card of thanks from the family expresses appreciation for support during illness and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Katherine Plaster
Wellner
Harlaster
Mae Gorman to Return From Oversee Home Visit
Mae Gorman left last week for her home at Orezan Wig and plans to return to Wer Jey around mid January. A Dert Bletch will hunt rabbits while she is away, and days will stretch for weeks with no letters to console his lonely heart from Serop.
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Mae Gorman
Orezan
Wer- Jey
Bletch
Frantic warnings on hog cholera cures and frauds
The article warns farmers about extortion attempts by impostors claiming cures for hog cholera. It notes no specific remedy exists and prohibits strangers from demonstrations or injections. Germs can spread via clothing, so keep healthy stock away from stricken animals and those with only vague business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department, of Agriculture
Farmer Reports Foot and Mouth Outbreak Losses
A reader describes a November outbreak of foot and mouth disease affecting cattle hogs and neighboring farms. He estimates about 20000 dollars worth of livestock in the trench and cites vaccination and serum costs as a major burden. He notes widespread stock losses among neighbors as well.
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Tipton
Low
Iam
J. R. Math
Brodder’s Gazette
Notice of Heating on Proposed Changes in Drainage Districts
Owners and occupants of lands within Drainage District No 5 and adjoining districts in Kossuth County Iowa are notified of a petition and board action. Engineer Paine examined drains and ditches and recommended changes to restore efficient condition. a report and proposed changes were filed December 8 1914 for board consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R
W. Crawford
WH. O. Buell
Grant A. Fairbanks
D. Drake
Henry C. Adams
Carl C. Haugen
J. C. Haugen
J.l.bonar
F. W. Dingley
William A. Cordingley
Michael R. Bartlett
M. R, Bartlett
Bart
Chris ~G. Haugen
Edwardh. Bartletty
Henry A. Smith
William Rike
W. B
Grover
Melbourne J. Mann
Harry W. Benson
Fredrick Ringsdort
Kossuth County
Towa
Tuttle
Buffalo
Mann
Portland
Kossuth
H. Paine
Gove
SupertangaInust
Ioasuth
Pastor's Wife Dead in German Valley Community
Mrs. Revi Haken wife of Rev G Haken pastor of the German Reformed church two miles north of German Valley died after a lingering illness at age 48. She and Rev Haken married in 1894 and lived in Kings Indiana Lennox Illinois German Township. She leaves husband daughter Anna son Benjamin who died at age one. Funeral at the church New Years Day with several pastors officiating. Burial at church cemetery.
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Revi. Haken
Garmegn Vale Ley
G. Haken
Ogle
Tlinots
Non Hood
Kings
Lennox
Tiey
German Township
German Valley
Anna
Benjamin
Ava
Haken
Thornman
Belemond
Kassack
Germania
Schoo
Huffalo Center
Cyver
John
Local Social Notes From Titonka Area
Dr Roy Ball and wife left Tuesday for Chicago. Coursd Meyer of Kamrar visited Henry Gray family. Mary Kain of Algona stayed with Mrs M G Losen during her husband’s Des Moines trip. Hanus Brix of New London, Minn. mail held for space next week. Livermore Garner grain man visited to check grain interests. Abbe Winters from Kamrar visiting Bloomington Pekin Peoria area. Isabella Brigs left for Guckeen Minnesota. Joa Rtatus, leading Lincoln township farmer, had bigg... in Titonia Monday. The office profits from a local call. Mr Rissus has old country friends near Monks. Buffalo Township teachers hold fourth monthly institute Jan 9 at Titonka school 1–5 pm. County Superintendent Shirley expected to address. Patron’s Day plans invite all township patrons.
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Dr. Roy
Ball
Chicago
Coursd Meyer
Kamrar
Henry Gray
Honey Gray
Mary Kain
Algonas
M. G. Losen
Des Moines
Hanus Brix
New London
Minn
Livermore
Garner
Bloomington
Pekin
Lana Peoria
Tielke Weilpig
Kamrar Tockling
Elwell Farm
Isabella Brigs
Guckeen
Minneepsnd
Clarence Gun-ningham
Joa ‘Rtatus
Lincoln Township
Titonia
Rissus
Buffalo Township
Titonka
Shirley
Teschers
Haya
Suit Brought Over German Town Ship Land Deed
J B Ferguson of Fatfield filed a real estate contract suit in Kossuth County District Court seeking a deed to the north half of section 1 and the south half of section 32 in German Township totaling 623 acres from Jno M Hess and wife of Oskaloosa. The case stems from a December written contract trading Hess land for Fairfield lot known as the Orpheum property mortgaged for 23000 and 18500 respectively, with both sides assuming the other's mortgage. Ferguson paid one dollar and a $2999 note as boot. he inspected Hess lands December 19 and accepted the contract before Hess allegedly refused to proceed.
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Kossuth County
J.B. Ferguson
Fatfield
Jno
Hass
Ferguson
Fairfield
Orpheum
Ani
Hess
Plantiff
Sherman’s Real Words On War and Its Toll Revealed
The Spencer Reporter quotes General Sherman with blunt remarks on war weariness and its impact. He speaks of exhausting campaigns, the suffering of soldiers, and the distant anguish of families left behind.
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Simran Satd
Spencer
Sherman
Wis
Community Notes of Algona Area Visitors and Events
Local residents report visits and travel across towns including Britt, Brittians, and Algona. Students resume school after a 10 day break while teachers prepare lessons. New Years gatherings occur with family friends, dances, and parties featuring fruit, refreshments, and awards for games.
Library Notes and Women’s Club Meeting Schedule
Library open Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Mrs. FP R Ames buried. librarian for the day. Ladies Club gathers with Mrs. W J Denton on Thursday at 4:39 PM. prompt arrival urged. Children’s program features Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney, donated by Mrs. T. 2, Treibsunien. A warning from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs cautions Iowa girls about employment ads for San Francisco during the Panama Exhibition. travel aid urged for safety.
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FP. R. Amesbury
W. J. Denton
Wileas
Tve Little Peppers
Margaret Sidney
San Francisco
Travelers’ Aid
Society
California
Towa: Federation of Women
Bank Statement of Mitchell County National Bank
The document records assets and liabilities with figures for reserves deposits and capital. It shows capital stock 95000.00 surplus 5000.00 undivided profits and various deposits and certificates. J J Cosgrove cashier swears the statement true as of January 6 1915 before Edith Budlong notary public with directors attesting.
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ER National Bank
Beret Eteepe Ees Goo
G. J, Welhousen
A. Scttram
School Notes Reflect Aims To Grow Strength for 1914
The note set reports a Monday school reconvening with intent to expand and improve. Visitors include Miss Gertrude Huber from Cedar Arts and graduate Esther Reichsamen entering Des Moines hospital training. appreciation expressed to Mr. Chas Hell for basement preparation at the MLH church.
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Catherine McLean
Minneapolis
Gertrude Huber
T.H
Gertrude
Cedar Arts
ML. H. Church
Chas. Hell
Esther Reichsamen
Esther
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Ester
Erwin
Charles City Lews
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Buri
Traders
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Herman. Carlson
Herman ‘Carlson
Joseph Scheiber
West
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Rosa’ Titus
Britt
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Algona
Grace Show
Bushford
Adair Orchestra
Cylinder
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Harry Braley
Ben Felt
Barrington
de Etta
Hell
Orchard
Fairbanks
Iowa
Wil Roel
Zelda
Carl Dodge
Mra
Thomas Blaine
Wna Daghter
Marengo
Olaf Finnemark
New Years
Arvid Hultgren
Carl Franzen
Marie Johnson
Esther Johnson
Edwin Jonnson
Arvid Carlson
Hilmar Carlson
Moen
Bible Academy
Rushford Minn
Roe and Braley
Roe
Wheat Club
Uhomae Gray
Cooney
Evenlings
Jorgen Shaw
Skandanavian Congregational Church
Talsa
J. E. Keil
Prop
Federal Reserve Bank
Atoaka
Oiler National Baulks
Beveedenresee Se
BOE
Cieseae
Brieg
Husmar
Burger
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Milton Pringle
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