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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
4
Burt items and visits fill a weekend as Miss Ruth Spooner guests Dr. and Mrs. Pratt. The Presbyterian Ladies plan a Friday bazaar with dinner and supper in the church lecture room. Death of Jacob Shadle notes a longtime Algona contractor who helped shape Call Street in the era.
The obituary notes Mr. Shadle who resided in Algona until 1900 and then moved to Burt with Dr. and Mrs. Petera. He left three children Alice May Eug ene A Shadle and Minnie L Peters. The funeral was held at the Blossom home with Rev. Aten and interment in Algona. The community shares condolences as events and gatherings from Algona include birthdays, weddings and church activities amid local news.
Portland area notes report Albert Leek and family returning to Dig 6 after a brief vacation. they had moved to a Grand River farm last year but faced misfortunes and decided to start anew. Mrs Leek and the youngest will join around Christmas. Albert remains with the Wm Leek home.
Visitors and guests fill weekend social gatherings in Germania area towns. Mary Whalen of Buffalo Center stayed with Beth Fox, while families from Buffalo Center visited friends. Residents like Mrs Liesveld and family traveled to Mason City, and Mrs Johnston with children hosted guests from Swea City.
Weekend social notes list Mrs Maggie Bilman visiting the city from Buffalo Center and a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs J Barger last Friday. The L J Miller family moved into a recently purchased house from Mrs Wm Becker. Jon Steenhard Jr and family left for Mason City for an operation, Mrs J Carlson visited W H Carlson.
German Township notes recount visits by Seyer Pannkuk, Luke Wirtjes surveying for Sam Miller, and families calling on the Wirtjes, Taylor, and Miller homes. Shifts include corn picking for Ralph Wirties, draining work on drain 99, and Miller contracts for winter jobs. Local movement lists residents traveling to Chicago and Des Moines for work and visits.
A fragmented account lists local residents and guests attending a gathering at Andrews residence and notes plans for a church bazaar at Titonica and Algona. It mentions piano vendor talks, a forthcoming Ladies Aid event, and a supper with coffee and sandwiches scheduled for December 1st at the Anderson home.
A public sale is announced for Tuesday November 28 near Sexton Algona and West, featuring 67 head of horses and cattle plus 15 head of dairy cattle, 2-year and 4-year old horses, calves, and a large mix of farming hardware and feed. Terms require 10 cash with credit on notes, no removal until settled. Auctioneer and property details credited to P Hatespan and partners.
A damaged notice states the company will sacrifice for an unpaid pint sold to a neighbor. It invites the recipient to write to Mason Town, Box 34, to learn price terms and avoid re-shipping costs. The message hints at a “pint” and indicates financial arrangements.
A Duroc boar named Kor Ghlan earns top marks in the litter show. A good Atlantic breed judge notes the pig’s sturdy build and health, praising its conformation and vigor.
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