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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
5
W J Denton druggist hosted a big annual smoker at his city home inviting farmers and business friends. Guests arrived around seven with tables, games like checkers and cinch, and a long lap of visiting. Mrs Denton served a lengthy lunch while some stayed into early morning hours.
Henry Steinman of Union Township emerges as a prosperous farmer after buying eighty acres at 50 an acre, another eighty at 76, and expanding to a well improved 160 acre farm. He owes about 1,000 and reports 400 chickens 28 cattle 15 hogs and 9 horses yet to run the place. He and his wife credit frugal family labor and conservative methods for their success and community impact. The article notes a Wisconsin trip and confiding views on Iowa as superior.
Miss Louise Mayland and Fred C. Baada wed Thursday at the German Lutheran church north east of Titonka in a ceremony attended by about one hundred relatives. Rev G Wellner officiated. a four course dinner followed with social afternoon. The bride wore white taffeta with lace and carried pink and white roses. bridesmaid Lottie Mayland wore white crape de chine. best man Henry Mayland in navy blue serge. The home was decorated with amilax and wedding bells. guests presented many gifts. The couple will farm in German township.
Misa Hazel Krantz remains at Algona while Missy Celia Anderson returns home after a two week visit with relatives in Triumph Minnesota. Miss Opal Waltman recently underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering well. Miss Elsie Nelson of Titania assists Mrs Geo Larson with household duties.
Miss Ruth Andrews of Algona spent a few days at home. John Olson and Herman Ward were business visitors at Titonica Saturday. The Young Peoples Society will meet at the Harris home Friday evening March 17. Proceeds for the Martinek school. Oscar and Clarence Anderson spent Tuesday at Algona. Howard Andrews was a Titonica caller Saturday. Miss Loretta Riley visited relatives at Whitemore Sunday. Miss Neva Ringsdorf sewing at Burton. Miss Marie Grover's millinery shop noted. Jack Smith and Rob Bunkofske moved to the Geo. Larson farm in Buffalo. Mrs. Smith arrived from Devon to help. Mrs. L. B. Larson visited at the Geo. Nelson home. Miss Alice Seefeld from Oregon visited relatives and Frank Seefeld's. The Downe Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Gus Carlson on Thursday March 16. Miss Emma Anderson visited home folks at Titonka Friday. John Rippentrop of Burt and Miss Anna Kuchenreuther of Portland called at the Corner on Sunday. Will Ringdort left for Colfax Iowa to seek remedies for rheumatism. Larson was a Titonka caller. John Kuchenreuther absent at home.
Ralph Peterson visited Algona for business Tuesday. Jobin Seefeldt relocated from Wesley to Algona to arrange tonic deliveries. Andrew Harrenga and wife returned from a two week trip to Ackley Waterloo and other towns. Erma Tuttle visited her parents the Tuttle family. Dr D B Kulp of Emmetsburg seeks Republican railroad commissioner. J B Johnson of Algona inspected business here. Mrs thehalla Briggs visited from Elmore Minnesota to handle matters and see relatives. Westphal formerly editor of Bancroft Register bought a drug store at Panora. A letter from Mrs Austin in Iowa City reports eye treatment and improving sight. Buffalo township electors to vote on textbook uniformity next Monday. Center schoolhouse hosts meeting. Portland township to vote on new Fairbanks district school building or possible consolidation. Many townships organize, new school buildings possible. About forty neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs Mika Goetz before their move to a farm near Titonka. a midnight supper and silverware gifts noted. Ben Gonnenberg and Ban Engelkos of Hallam visiting German Twp. S Sonnenberg owns land in German Twp and is building improvements.
In New York City February 21 Judge Julius Mayer ordained director absolution for $750 600 paid by Daniel G Reid and William H Moore to settle claims of the Rock Island receiver and railroad against directors. The petition argued Frisco purchase violated Sherman Act and harmed the company while dividends aired from earnings.
Harm Green and family move from Lone Rock to Ledyard. HR Pickard and family relocate to a farm near Irvington. Bob Sherwood plans a new courthouse site at Burt. Howard Andrews wrestles Hugh Latham at Giligan's Hall Saturday. Regular town election announced with officers from Mayor to council, debate over primacy versus caucus. Lloyd Bartlett closes Portland township school and stays on farm. nose trouble requires Dr. Wallace.
Social and club gatherings described include Mrs. Ed King hosting a large whist night with prizes won by Mrs. Emil Wester for high and Mrs. Julius Stunt for low. Kathe Schille received a consolation. Otto Kunz received a rocker on his birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Ehner Davis planned Illinois visits. A two hundred guest St. Joseph’s church event at Klinepater’s hall featured whist and a fine lunch. Mrs. Ella Yorker led Leisure Hour. Miss Iola McPherson celebrated with friends. Mrs. Theodore Doerfler hosted a pre-nuptial shower and farewell for Mrs. Grannis moving to Charles City.
Anderson, president of the Seneca township school board, filed with Superintendent Shirley a petition to consolidate Seneca township schools. About 120 voters, 93 signed. committee can’t reach supporters. The plan aims to form one district without absorbing adjacent territory and to provide equal educational advantages.
The Youth's Companion teams with Menus Magazines to offer public nationa subscriptions at a low price. Yearly rates: Companion $2.00 and McCall's $0.50, with both for $2.10. Subscriptions run a full year and may be backdated to the year start. Youth's Companion office, Boston, Mass. New subscriptions accepted here.
Citizens caucus to be held at Henry Meyer’s office on Thursday evening March 16, 1916 at 8 o’clock. J. J. Cosgrove is nominated for mayor.
Library open Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Mrs C V Grits travian for the day. The Ladies Club meets this afternoon with Mrs Victor Lamoreux. Myron Schenck visited from Algona Wednesday and arranged with the local committee for a free illustrated lecture next Tuesday afternoon by Prof Tkenberry. Every farmer should be present as matters of importance will be discussed.
Rheumatism is linked to diet and can be cured by specific dietary changes that prevent waste buildup in the body. Further information appears in the January issue of the Mygienist edited by Dr. R Te Daniels. Copies available from The Mygienist Publishing Co. Denver Colorado.
Notice to qualified electors of Titonka Iowa that a general election will be held in the First National Bank building on March 27 1916 to elect a Mayor five councilmen one treasurer one clerk and one assessor. J Gougrave as Mayor and Wm Boyken as Clerk listed.
A car of fine apples is for sale at the depot this Thursday. Samples may be seen at Gilligan's Hotel. GW Nichols.
Short Horn bulls and a few heifers offered for sale or trade by I A Bolanus from Sexton Sons. Egg buyback or trade announced by J B Burns City Meat Market. Titonka Livery Barn advertises auto livery and care. Harrington Dickinson attorneys at 13 214 Pint National Bank, Algona Iowa.
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