Cyclone Destroys Spirit Lake Area
A cyclone struck Spirit Lake at To'elock last night demolishing several buildings. One person died and several more were crippled, though few details are available.
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
4
A cyclone struck Spirit Lake at To'elock last night demolishing several buildings. One person died and several more were crippled, though few details are available.
Henry Meyer of German Valley visited Algone on Thursday as a business spectator and potential buyer, described as a real estate and investment enthusiast ready for a trade. The Upper Des Moines Republican notes his readiness to engage in deals during the visit.
A busy span in Portland reports visits and illnesses among residents. Pred Vogel injures Sunday, Miss Chara Stone and others are listed as sick, and several Burt and Burt-area residents are noted visiting Portland or in town last week. A pony accident injures Harold Grover but recovery is expected. The Presiding Elder to conduct services with communion next Sunday.
The County Fair offers special prizes for boys under eighteen in Kossuth County for the best sample of ten ears of white or yellow corn. Awards include four prizes in each color and one sweepstakes prize, with over 20 total prizes. The aim is to encourage pure corn breeding as Kossuth seeks to join Ames in showcasing county corn. Jens Kon4, Supt. of Special Prizes, Wesley, Iowa, invites further information.
Notice to pastors in Forest City Iowa April 20 appoints Rev J D Boten as Bible missionary for Winnebago and Kossuth counties by the American Bible Society to sell at cost and provide Bible gifts to the unable to pay, asks churches to allow entry and collections, and to issue receipts for collections. executed by the Winnebago and Kossuth Bible Societies executive committee, dated April 26, 1903.
The Rook Trland System offers a round trip fare of one tyre plus Hconts for the June 1 to 24 gathering in Milwaukee. Tickets on sale June 16 to Lith, good for return until July 25. A special train to Chicago and a boat from Chicago to Milwaukee are arranged. For details contact John G. Fuxmor, Division Passenger Agent.
The column reports spring planting days pending favorable weather and a string of local items. It mentions visits by residents to nearby towns, health updates, real estate exchanges, and community notices from the Burt Monitor and Ledyard Leader.
Hekuan Nuison invites bids to lease specified land parcels for bay purpose. Bids accepted at Peoples Bank until Saturday May 13 1905. He reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Notice to citizens of the Incorporated Town of Titonia Iowa to remove rubbish from streets and alleys or the town will clean and bill the owner or occupant. Lux O Ware mayor. Grand Lodge meeting at Cedar Rapids May 11 with Rock Island System reduced rail rates from all stations in town. For full information call on request.
The Rock Island Bysten announces travel terms for the State Firemen Association event in Council Bluffs with a special rate of one fare plus 50 cents, except where open. Contact nearest ticket agent for full details and conditions.
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