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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
5
Yesterday January 18 1922 at Algona Miss Ida Petersen and Mr Lawrence Winkle were married. The couple will live on Winkle’s father’s farm two miles northwest of Algona and will be at home to Kossuth County friends.
Court entries list numerous cases under January term including Dandon and Butler against Frank Loss and others, Bauer vs. Neppel, Becker versus Town of Whitte more, Phillips against Butterfield, The Gardiner B. Van Ness Company versus State Bank of Ledyard, and several railroad and supervisory disputes. Probate notes include Estate of Fred W. Seefeld in application for setting off distributive share. Times feature reflects on changes over 20 years and a New Year poster message from the Hotel Julien Dubuque.
Olta Callies, a well known Titonka business man, was seen conducting business in Algona yesterday, according to the Upper Des Moines Republican report.
On December 28 1921 at Mankato Minnesota Julius Reiter formerly of near Woden Iowa married Agnes Masters daughter of Dell and Mrs Masters of Truman Minnesota The groom is nephew of L H Stenzel of this city The bride is praised as a charming Truman young lady, skilled in homemaking The Topic offers congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Elmer Hill, a resident farmer near Blue Hill, collapsed and died of heart failure during a sale on Herman Krull’s farm. He had felt unwell the day before but improved briefly and attended the sale with his wife, three children, mother, and sister grieving his loss. Mrs Hill is the daughter of Alice Allen, pastor of the Delevan Baptist church.
Professor Williams writes from Redding Iowa asking for subscription status and staff details for teachers Lela in Des Moines County and Marie Pink. He comments on a muddy season and dry spring, praises the school’s academic strength, and emphasizes scholarship over athletics. He sends regards to Mrs. Wolts and the Potato King and recalls social ties.
A historical notice records a religious group declaring a heartfelt tribute to Miss Nelson. It expresses gratitude for her life within the community and offers sympathy to her grieving family, invoking devotion to God and shared faith.
The charter will be draped for thirty days and the sympathy resolutions recorded in lodge minutes. A copy is sent to the bereaved family and to the Iowa Odd Fellow and home paper for publication. Committees Mayme L Petersen Cammilian Cooper Kathryn L Hansen.
Crystal Lake social notes mention Emil Patel and family visiting Hayfield, and Leo Paulson of Juice as a business caller. The play The Case Against Casey at the high school auditorium draws praise, with funds raised for the Girls' Embroidery Club quilt raffle totaling 39 dollars plus donations.
Julius Bonacker born July 3, 1863 in Johnstown Pennsylvania died January 14 1922 in Britt Iowa at 10 30 p m after a long illness. He moved with his family from Pennsylvania to Illinois then Harden County then Kossuth County and lived in the area for 28 years. He married Carrie Nelson October 2 1895 and they had four children Amos Raymond George and Estelle. Survived by wife four children three brothers and three sisters and several relatives. He was baptized Lutheran and attended the Methodist church in Titonica. The obituary notes his Christian faith, devotion to family and long service as a farmer and neighbor. Funeral services held Tuesday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Squires with burial in Buffalo Township cemetery.
An ordinance numbered 23 proposes a new city rule to be approved by the council. The document outlines the key provisions and intended enforcement.
The article outlines a 1922 Titonka Iowa poll tax ordinance requiring able bodied residents aged 21 to 45 to pay up to three dollars between February and October, with exemptions for certain veterans and active firemen upon filing notices. It covers enforcement, penalties, and repeal of conflicting ordinances, approved January 9, 1922. It also includes sheriff sale notice for Nicoll Halsey property in Kossuth County.
J Peterson announces a closing out sale on January 80th 2922 with all items to be priced and attendees invited for the day. Full details will appear in the Topic ad next issue. A miscelebrated shower honored Ida on her wedding day last Wednesday with about thirty relatives present. A basket social is planned in German Township District No 4 five miles southeast of Lakota on June 20 1922 with a program and attendees asked to bring a backer.
A letter from A. F. Schrader of Webster City discusses rising land deals in Iowa and Minnesota, optimism for May price improvements, and improved farmer confidence. He notes buying farms, warns snaps will fade after ninety days, and critiques capitalists and European securities while praising land stability and the country’s 30 year progress.
Community boosters urged attendance for a winter Lyceum program at 8 15 PM in the Methodist church featuring one of the nation’s best male quartets. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs John Pink and the Epworth League studies the six week course on John Wesley. Choir rehearsal by Mrs Roy Ball also announced.
Hadler will hold a public sale of bred sows on February 9 at his farm. An excellent lot of sows will be offered, the finest yet raised. Snow and sleet will not stop the sale. readers are urged to travel to attend.
Kossuth County Farm Bureau plans to request an additional 2000 dollars beyond prior allowances as officials pressed the county auditor and board. The bureau now receives 6000 dollars annually from the county registry, with the request awaiting proper time for consideration.
Buffalo Township trustees invite bids for road work in 1922. Bids due February 5th 1822 and must be accompanied by a certified check of 25 dollars. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Signed by township clerk A Worsley and trustees.
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