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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
5
A fragile reconstruction of a local news snippet notes a milestone event in Wesley township impacting relatives and friends across the county. The short item signals sympathy and community significance as it reaches readers.
Last Thursday evening at 6 o'clock Geo Rippen z son of Jol Rippen and Jes Anns Swalve daughter of Mr and Mrs John Swalve wed at the bride’s parents home. Rev Gi Haken of the German Reform church officiated with only immediate relatives present. The groom is a young farmer known for honesty and industry. The bride, oldest Swalve daughter, is esteemed, accomplished and courteous. They will start housekeeping on a Rippen trop farm in big township and hope for long years of happiness and prosperity.
Hon C B Hutchins of Algona former representative from Kossuth County visits Titonka on a political mission. He argues county division would raise taxes with north half paying about 9 000 or more and total levy over 22 000, tax burden to fall on residents if division passes. Local election next month will decide on the issue. He notes voters previously rejected school consolidation in a special election.
Reports from Estherville recounts of B Hill returning with plans to move there and oversee county posts for two years. The piece urges voters to choose capable leaders, highlighting Sullivan as a key candidate in Kossuth County. It notes local school consolidation debates and stresses careful investigation by voters amid political tensions.
Dr Temply a Titonka dentist married Miss Marie Grayson yesterday in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives. They plan a brief honeymoon visiting Cedar Rapids Rowan and later home in Titonka before November at the George Frank residence near the public school.
Ethel Sprains her ankle slipping on a crack during a game at Palmer echo grounds. She was aided by Lo Williston and Dr. MacManus, bandaged and treated. A Pleasant View school visit by the Pher tia Township senior board followed with a noon lunch and a clean-up of trees and hedges. Pupils questioned the value of planting while workers praised school grounds improvement led by Frank Frederick and Larkin Hart.
A report from the local school notes Chas Ball spoke to pupils on the east’s beauty and agriculture, contrasting eastern and western life. Temple gave a second dental talk, stressing tooth care. An exhibit showed corn products and local farm goods. Attendance was strong despite minor absences.
Local Burt pages detail Miss Isabell Blake recovering from typhoid attack and numerous visits among residents including Ortha Stow, Shram, Lamorour, and Stow families. Coach Elwood leads Burt High girls basketball while families travel to Algona Waterloo Des Moines and Omaha areas. A birthday party for Grandma Wilson marks a social highlight as town life blends illness travel work and charity events.
Local High School Literary Society plans a Friday afternoon program in the remodeled W. T. Trainer building. Rev Smillie, formerly Algona pastor and now a director at Tawa Methodist, spoke at the Sunday service. Mrs Jones and family visited, and moving crews finished the Blanchard home relocation. Frank Langworthy, aged 78, died after a long illness, with funeral services held at Stoutenberg home before burial in Princeton, Illinois.
The Ladies Club postponed library access due to late delivery of volumes. A site in J. B. Ket’s new store building near the post office is prepared, with a long list of titles awaiting distribution including works by Stratton Porter, Conner, and Sabin, among others.
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