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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1928

Page

5

Chipman of Burt Dead in Iowa Civil War veteran

Burt Iowa October 2 Special Chipman a respected Burt citizen died at his home after a long stomach cancer battle. Born September 18 1831 at Momence Illinois he served in the Civil War from March 27 1864 joining Company H Forty second Illinois Volunteers. He fought at Atlanta the Hill Franklin and Nashville and mustered out December 14 1865. He helped organize Burt Farmers Exchange and served as secretary for twenty years. He was married December 17 1865 to Dorothy Davison and had five children five died in infancy. survivors include Mrs Miley Town Garner Iowa and C B Chipman Burt with their spouses. Funeral services were held Tuesday at noon at the church with Burt cemetery interment and military honors.

Furl Iowa Chipman Burt Pat Igi Momence Illinois Iun Italy Atlantic Bring Hill Franklin Nashville Texas New Orleans Jag. Taylor Alfa Dorothy Adelie Davison Tey C. B Artney Burt Generative Company Secul Burt Farmers’ Ex-ange Company Episcopal Church Ive Ork Doan Dean Township Vnoon Ave Algouahe M. “Wallace Dy A Hagwi Lem Stockwell Lurleen Wadldell W. Hagwi

Ikota Rabbitry Opens At Lakota With Breeding Plans

A new business named Ikota Rabbitry established in Lakota, now run by Kay Rosenau, advertises breeding and shipping Chinchilla rabbits. The facility shows about seventy red chinchilla rabbits plus plans to add mink and fox fur bearing animals, highlighting the breed as a classy fur. The Lakota Record notes the owner printed a folder promoting the enterprise and emphasizes the chinchilla rabbit’s status in the fur market.

Ikota Kay Rosenau

Surprise Party for Wm Schmidt at George Schmidt Home

About fifty friends gathered last Thursday evening at George Schmidt's home to surprise William Schmidt. The crowd enjoyed refreshments and a late evening, while Mr and Mrs Schmidt, visiting relatives, plan to return to Portland, Oregon, today.

Wm. Schmidt George Schmidt William Mrs Schmidt Portland Oregon

Iowa club convention to be held in Estherville

The annual convention of the 10th District of the Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs will be held at Estherville October 10 and 11. Members are urged to attend. Due to convention dates, Mrs Frances Budlong will host the Titanica Club on Friday afternoon October 12.

Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs Estherville Titanica Frances Budlong

Buffalo Bones Unearthed on Greiman Farm Near Garner

While tiling five miles southwest of Garner on the Greiman farm, H A Greiman and J C Hanson unearthed large bones at about five feet depth on a hilltop. Hanson took bones to Garner, Amye Nelson brought them to Britt for J A Trezanza to identify as buffalo bones, with Trezanza later sketching the land for a report to the Iowa Academy of Science.

H. A. Greiman J. C. Hanson Greiman Garner Mr. Hanson Amye Nelson Britt J. A. Trezanza Greimann Place Iowa Academy of Science Britt News

Ostwinkle Land Co Sells Farm to Dr Devine Brothers

The Ostwinkle Land Co closed a deal last Monday transferring a northeast quarter section farm near town from Emil Stoffel to Dr J A Devine of this city and his brothers from Sgiourney Townfor 22000 dollars. Possession set for March 1 1929 per Bancroft Register. Also Irvington farmer William Spurgeon killed when a manure spreader wheel crushed his head while trying to stop a runaway team. survived by widow and four children. Potatoes sold quickly at 25 cents per bushel after order for 300 bushels.

Ostwinkle Land Co J. A. Devine Sgiourney Emil Stoffel Gefund Farmers State Bank Dayton Iowa Bancroft Register Trvington Parmer Wm. Spurgeon Irvington Algona Bruno Stecker

Ackley Wins Franchising Case Over Central States Electric

J McGreevy town attorney received a clerk of the supreme court card Monday stating the petition for rehearing in Ackley vs Central States Electric Co et al is overruled. The injunction stays in force preventing wires over any street crossing or viaduct and banning electricity sales without a franchise in Ackley.

J. McGreevy Supreme Court Ackley Central States Electric, Co Ackley World-Herald

Beulah Schutter Pledged to Athenaum Society

Miss Beulah Schutter daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo G Schutter south of town now at Morningside College was pledged to the Athenaum Literary Society after a members election last week. Barber Wm Batt began work Monday at Petersen shop as a second chair was installed in the Grady Smith shop leaving Titanko with four first class barbers and two shops.

Literary Beulah Schutter Geo. G. Schutter Morningside College Athenaum Literary Society Miss Schutter Barber Batt Petersen's Barber Wm Batt Grady Smith Petersen Shop Titankd

Wesley pioneer Andrews helps haul stone for Algona Court House

Andrews of Wesley and his son Howard visited Algona Saturday. Ale Andrews assisted in hauling the foundation stone for the courthouse. D. M. R. Budlong and daughter Edith Mae returned from Waterloo after attending the Cattle and Dairy Congress. Mrs. Reiderman, Budlong's mother, accompanied them home from Brandon, Iowa.

Court House Andrews Wesley Kossuth County Howard Algona T. Aledrews Jay Budlong Dith Mae Waterloo Cattle’ and Dairy Congress Reiderman Budlong Brandon Iowa

Sixty Six Years Young Worker Still Going Strong

At sixty six, J. C. Wolf of Bancroft keeps active as a baseball batter at the Wm. Benson farm and begins work as a dump manager for American Bee Refining Company. He has shed about forty pounds in two years and remains fit, promising a long, steady life with his six sons.

J. C. Wolf Wolf Wm. Benson Farm American Bee Refining Company Bancroft Register

Farewell Reception for Rev Squires at M E Church Titonica

Members and friends gathered at the M E Church in Titonica on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to Rev and Mrs Squires who leave for Rowan Iowa. Cream and cake were served. During eight years in Titonica the church grew from 169 to 872 members and friends wish them happiness in their new home.

Squires M. 8 Churcn G. M. Squires Rowan Iowa Rey Titonica Apse

Former Titonea Girl Marries Former Titonea Pair

On September 19 Fred Lassahn of Garner and Miss Mary Spieler of Woden were married by Rev Grosshuese Gastor in Klemme after obtaining a marriage license. A wedding dinner followed at the Spieker home with about 100 guests. The couple will live on a farm north and west of Garner.

Fred Lassahn Mary Spieler D. J. Spieler Woden Lassahn Albert Lassahn Garter Klemme Grosshuese Gastor Reformed Church Spieker

Prominent Republicans Endorse Smith in Iowa Pledge

Des Moines delegates from 61 Iowa counties form the Agricultural Equality Voters League to back Alfred Smith and Joseph Robinson. They urge Iowa Republicans to ignore party lines, condemn Hoover era policies, and campaign for agricultural justice nationwide.

State Farm Agricultural Equality League Des Moines Agricultural Equality Voters* League Des Molines Alferd Smith Joseph T. Robinson J. J. Myerly West Okuboji Herbert Hoover Iowa Frank Murphy Wheaton Minn Legislative Committee Corn Belt Committee Murphy Smith W Brookhart Brookhart Thomas J. Bray Oskaloosa Alfred B. Smith Joseph Z. Robinson League Acr Cording Col .L. W. Ainsworth J. H. Allen Pocahontas Congress McNary-Haugen Wild Agricultural Equality Voters Leagues

On The Honor Roll and Early Local Notices

The list names residents with dates and towns including Z T Sunde Buffalo Center Jan 5 1929 August Becker Lakota Jan 1 1930 Wim Schrader Jan 1 1929 John H Aleyer Jan 1 1936 C E B Conradi Jan 1 1938 Vetter Iowa B H Dirksen Jan 1 1920 Mason City Iowa Prank Hutt Jan 1 1980 Wealey Lown Harm Eden Jan 1 1990 Woden Iowa B A Pannkuk Jan 4 1930 Titouka Iowa.

Z. T.sunde Buffalo Center Iowa August Becker Lakota Wim Schrader John H. Aleyer C. EB Conradi Vetter B .H. Dirksen Mason City Prank Hutt Wealey

Pie Social At German Valley School House

German Valley school hosts a pie social Friday evening October 19 with events starting at six. All are invited to attend. teacher Atinis Bruns coordinates the gathering.

German Valley Beps m Atinis Bruns

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ya. Chipman Burt Dead Monroe Wis Wisconsin A. J. Keen Fallows Mira Titonka Ant Mirs Gavéner Gertie Wade Schmidt A J. C. Hanson Shlis Farm G Devine Titonea Migs Mary Speiker Dick Spieker Fred Vaassal J. E Fisher, Titonka
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