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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
5
Gus Wortman, aged 60, died after a Sunday shooting linked to two youths who tested a soldier’s home brought sniper gun near Ti tonka. The incident ended with Wortman’s heart condition and legal action against the local soldiers involved. condolences were extended to his family.
Sorrowful notice records the death of infant Herbert John Rode born March 26 1922 to Win Rode and Catherine Rode. He passed away July 17 1922 after a brief illness and was laid to rest July 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with Rev Kilian conducting rites. Parents sister and brother survive with numerous friends attending.
Iowa reports 974 applicants for summer training camps, with recruitment halted per G. Walker state Military Training Corps director. Seventh Corps area includes 11th and 102d divisions, Iowa membership noted. applicants break down by Minnesota and North Dakota origins.
Proceedings in the district court determine the probate of a will. The notice identifies the decedent, the court case, and the date for filings or hearings as required by law. Interested parties are urged to appear or contact the clerk for further instructions and deadlines.
Local court documents reveal plans to probate a will of J A Frech in Algona Iowa while a 1920 notice discusses Marconi’s claimed instrument for directing radio waves to determine distance from land and improve sea message control. The column recalls old grain prices and farm values from the era.
The Charles Reibsamen family of Kosuth County gathers at the old Titonka homestead this week for a long awaited reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Reibsamen, longtime pioneers, will join with ten grandchildren and numerous relatives from North Dakota Minnesota Indiana and Washington for a group photo and celebrations.
Sibley in Otoe county faced Sunday amusement tensions over baseball and movies and a town ordinance. The Redpath Vawter Chautauqua system was fined $50 for violating the Sunday ban by staging two performances for gain featuring the All College Glass Club and Miss Edna Meany. Attendants paid for tickets.
The Clarksville Star notes Iowa's reliance on corn as the cornerstone of prosperity with slogans like Corn is King. It reflects on past sentiments and the push for a lasting motto to spur growth while Henken travels to Ft. Dodge for a short visit with Mary.
During May there were 4 206 births and 2 098 deaths in Iowa a ratio of about two births per death. Authorities note the rate is too small to sustain population growth and warn the human race is not being perpetuated as it should.
Neighbors helped Mrs. Charlotte Walker celebrate her 102nd birthday in Columbus Junction Louisa County. Born in Kentucky in 1820 she came with her husband to Town in 1864 mostly by boat down the Ohio River to the Mississippi and up to Muscatine. Four children 12 grandchildren one great grandchild and three great great grandchildren attended the observance.
Industrial Commissioner A B Funk denounces newspaper misstatements on the Lena Kraft workers compensation case. He clarifies Kraft was a hotel guest, not a hotel employee, and that she caused a fire with an alcohol lamp while dressing. He notes the supreme court reversed a district court denial of compensation. A Swea City column urges public restroom funding. locals urged to contribute. project seen as essential.
Mr and Mrs Otta Callies move from Titonka to Algona living in Mrs Callies house in the south part of town while Mr Callies plans to rent or sell his Titonka barber shop They also offer Algona property for sale and may seek a new south location in the U D M R.
In New Market Taylor County Iowa Alex Duncan of Company F Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry born July 6 1825 enlisted August 16 1862 served three years fought in several battles and was a prisoner ten months He came to Taylor County in 1845 and still lives on his government homestead farm He married Mary Jane Dillon in 1849 and on March 15 celebrated their seventy third wedding anniversary He is 97 years old.
At Krug park Sunday, 11 year old George Walsh touched a short circuited cable on a swing and was knocked unconscious. His brother Donald Walsh, 10, struck him free, pulled him from the swing, and with Detective Charles Payne aided in revival. George suffered burns but is expected to recover.
Washington, Iowa report notes Clifford Thorne keeps a table from Abraham Lincoln’s Springfield law office. The item, part of a Springfield courtroom set, was bought during building renovations. Sincere thanks are extended by Mrs. Harm Daniels and family for flowers and music offered in their loss.
A granite monument on the River to River Road near Adel marks where a log schoolhouse once stood. An 1847 meeting organized Dal- ing County and the December 8 1847 election ratified the conference action. The inscription explains the historical significance and is readable to passersby.
The district superintendent Dr. Bushnell will preach and administer the Lord's Supper at Doan on August 6 at 9:80 AM and at Titonka at 8 PM. Northwest Town Camp meeting at Methodist Camp Okoboji Lake runs August 3 to 13 with a worthwhile program. Doan Aid meets with Mrs Buffington on August 8 and Titonka Aid with Mrs Anguat Schram on August 2.
John Spear chairman warns those who took personal property from German township last week to return it to the Mace location where the tractor stood or no further action will be taken. Truste es urge cooperation and restitution.
Owing to the strike many trains are withdrawn. only freight and express services and a few essential passenger trains operate to meet essential transportation needs.
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