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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
4
A three year old Percheron stallion weighing about 1900 pounds is exhibited near Somlle onal, with potential buyers from Wale and Aggy noted. Local notices describe transport from Gurtag and a sale arrangement to be announced.
Local notices from Wesley report visits and travel among residents. Ed Kuna and Clara Johnson visited family in Algona and Spencer, while Mrs. Will Tower enjoyed a visit from her mother in Rowen. Norway’s centennial celebration, school events, and farewell gatherings in Wesley are also noted.
Local Burt items report porch construction on Main Street, new cement sidewalk work, a teachers’ top student Ruth Moore earning a state university scholarship, a farmer’s picnic planned pending weather, and a school piano purchase. The senior class play Alter of Riches drew a large crowd and repeats Friday May 29.
A durable acetylene lighting and cooking system offers bright modern light and kitchen ease away from the house. The Pilot Outdoor Lighting Plant claims simple installation, safety, and daily value with claims of 250000 homes using the service and emphasis on comfort and happiness for the family.
Commencement exercises were held in the Methodist church with Rev. Alen delivering the baccalaureate sermon. A large crowd attended Memorial Sunday services directed by Rev. Eggleston. The community supported the play The Alter of Riches to be repeated Friday night at the Burt opera house. Various local residents and families noted in attendance and travel as events and visits filled the week.
A village column records social visits and movements. Mrs. N Noble Mrs. J TL Warburton hostesses. Bradfield returns from Eldora visit. Ben Bryson seen in town en route to Buffalo Center. Carl Zoller family moves into rooms above City Meat Market. Grandmother Geebeck visits from Dows. Dr. BL Wirtner and Mrs Parson depart for Chisago. Mrs. William Harbetta returns home after convention weekend. George Jorgenson returns from Fort Dodge visit. Various relatives and neighbors noted visiting and traveling across towns.
Agnes Newman an Algona resident attended events Tuesday while Wesley visitors called at Stan ton home. Local residents were seen shopping, visiting, or aiding households across Algona Burt Wesley Yesto tonka Ivy.
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