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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
Community updates cover hardware firm changes at Funk Hardware, new Overland cars, travel by residents to Albert Lea and Sheldon, New Year events, county budget checks, post office changes, and local obituaries. Mention of divisions in Kosuth County and revival meetings hints at broader regional concerns.
A fragmentary note outlines a personal New Year resolution to improve a son’s well being. It mentions rest, avoiding cold, and maintaining belief when the sun cannot be seen, signaling a hopeful daily discipline.
Ida Gambie of Boone admits using the mails to defraud elderly bachelors. She says she corresponded with up to five hundred men at a time and promised marriage if they sent money for a trousseau and travel. Many men paid, then she disappeared. A long list of jilted suitors appeared in daily papers.
Luella Wheeler born June 7 1879 in Buffalo township died December 29 1912 at 6 20 p m in Cherokee Iowa at the State Insane Hospital. She was the only surviving daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Wheeler. She became insane March 8 1897 and was taken to Independence Iowa where she stayed for years. Her body was brought home twice from Cherokee last summer. She died after a Beyera cold developed into an hercious illness. Funeral held January 1 at 10 o clock in the M E Church conducted by Rev A Hopkinson, burial in Buffalo township cemetery.
Having decided to go to Canada the owner puts up a pool hall for sale. Interested buyers are asked to contact Harvey Beenke at iGermanta in Towa immediately.
Local notice invites residents to contact Henry Hahn of Titonka Iowa for spring filing services. Hahn offers to file on behalf of customers seeking his help and provides call or address details for engagement.
A Goldfield farmer writes from Goldfield Town on December 30 sending $3 for Topics on prospering and wishing readers a Happy New Year. The brief note expresses support and holiday good will.
The Horner Comedy Company begins a two week engagement at Callahan's Hall Monday night drawing a modest local audience. The act features Joe Horner and his wife with strong local recommendations and a promise of a lively show.
Debtors are urged to call at Funk Hardware Company Store and settle accounts by cash or bankable note. The owner, F. R. Amesbury, reports selling out and seeks to straighten all balances promptly.
Fritz, a well known Buffalo township farmer, died Friday January 2 after a three hour illness. He collapsed while helping his daughter pitch hay, left side paralyzed, died at 8 pm. Born 1848 in Germany, he emigrated to America in 1889 and settled in Buffalo township. Survived by his wife Misa Bena Rott, four children, two brothers, two sisters. Funeral January 6 at German Lutheran church. Interment at German Lutheran Cemetery.
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