Halverson Case Involving Butcher Trade Trial
A five day term in district court concluded with Judge Bailie presiding over the Halverson trial. Casey and Halverson, linked to a Forest City meat business, faced charges related to money handling and defense of debt. verdict and damages totaled 1071.04 dollars against Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Bitonong
Grnoon
Casey &, Halverson
Estaing
Halverson
Morrissg
Algona
Eadant
Quarton
A i
Oliver
Gorden
Forest
Bailie
Couta Nealogt
Muta Halverson
Pisa
Tesident
Il Up Business
Titonia
Tran Business Ag
f.Tainer
Normal Institute Record of Tea Ceremony Event
A brief notice from the Normal Institute records an event labeled Novo TO TEA HERS with coded references 1 2788. The fragmentary text implies a scheduled tea ceremony or cultural activity within the institute.
Secretary questions nationwide newspaper articles on a stormy auto race
A 1914 Mason City letter questions theories on a dramatic automobile race from Algona Court House to Titonka. The writer discusses race timing, car weights, and participants J J Budlong Fred Amesbury M G Losem H C Armstrong, noting storm conditions and alleged discrepancies in clocks and speed. The missive requests further coverage and clarity for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Leet
Col Ner
Burt
Clark Armstrong Duade
David Henry
Bawin Lloyd
Jack Me
Clear Lake
Steen
Sonsider
Ari
Schneider
Cannon on Courthouse Lawn Plaque in Alona
An old cannon on wheels with a box for years stands on the Alona courthouse lawn facing the opera house. A brief installation program featured Rev Z G Taylor and Judge Ballle. G A R Sons of Veterans and onlookers attended as the cannon, wheels replaced after earlier collapse, is readied for duty again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alona
Oall Opera House
Z. G. Taylor
M. O. Church
Ballle
Witi
G. A
Sons of Veterans and
Court Dismisses Libre Sale in Algona District Court
In Algona the district court sustained a demurrer to the plaintiff Bowyer vs. Laidley and Paarch. The plaintiff was refused plead further and a judgment of rent was entered. Bowyer pays court costs. six months to appeal to the Supreme Court. The suit arose from claims about statements published while Laidley was absent and alleged political and light service issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Abel
Bowyer
W. F. Laidley
Filo Paareh
Supreme Court
Paaroh
Laidley
Council of Algona
Bow
Klest Accident Near Town In Auto Crash
Last Saturday a car driven by Klalet Kleist son of B I Kleiet of this city veered off near Koeppen corner two miles east of town. The right rear wheel broke and the car toppled onto two wheels breaking the windshield. All occupants were thrown clear with no serious injuries reported despite the violent spill.
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Klalet
B. I. Kleiet
Garmania
Ag Qies Engoyante Stater Halth
Mary Hansen
Germania
Nucinery
Qattle
M. Stoddard
Dhe Koeppen
Young Kielst
Acjetst
Land Deal Sets Anna Chan Owner of Eighty Acres West of Town
Last Friday Anna Chan acquired eighty acres west of town in the Bebrader drainage district. The tract, not tiled except for a county drain crossing the south edge, has a good outlet and improvements. Chan plans a residence barn and buildings with work starting as soon as he can hire help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chan
Anna of Hurt
Ama
Bulces
Spelling debates and the value of diction in schooling
A chaotic reflection on spelling in education notes the need for strong orthography among clergy, teachers, and professors. It laments misspellings, cites humorous missteps, and recalls example words and pronunciation issues from writers and editors.
Indians Win from Algona at Wesley fast game
Titonka ball team defeated Algona 4 to 2 in a brisk Friday contest at Wesley as part of the Woodman Picnic activities. A crowd from Wesley and Titonka cheered, while Algona faced a near-empty show with few town players present. The game was advertised as a $50 purse, winner $30, second $20, and was praised as one of the fastest games seen this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Toronte
Algona
Ioad
Titonka
Walt
Bt Wesley
Dleida
Mra. B
Jodie Cunningham
Burt
Titanita
John Kutchenreuther
Jas
Ollun
Mre
Ty, McWherter
Bartlatt
Cooper Ani
Govere
Centle
Harvey Wike
Friend
Harvey
Henry Nelson
Lewis Hansen
New Brrr
Greene
Donne
Govern
Hfughenreuther
Grandpa Koestler
George
Portland
Stogg
Penton
Stow
Wrott Stott
School Enrolment and Parent Cooperation Appeal
The note describes school commencement on September 18 with four departments and 80 total pupils. It urges home cooperation for student success, cites limited weekly in-class hours, and asks parents to review report cards and ensure needed study at home. It includes a sales pitch for real estate and a magazine advert for owners.
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J. Hill
Sunteran
May
Publc
Portland Township News Quietly Moves and Local Happenings
Terss and Timely Items note Chas Phelps and F Stow helping at J P Stows, Kreger of Whittemore plans barn, many locals travel for aid, visits, and social events. Houuolds shed, a birthday at Newville home, cattle sales, sorghum, and land deals mark a bustling week with community updates and cautions on health and weather.
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Chas. Phelps
F. Stow
J.P. Stow
Kreger
Whittemore
Mr. Greene
Wesley
Fred. Kreger
Robt
Callies
Titonka
Mankato
Willie Nelson
Algoun Hospital
Birt
George Kuchenreuther
Bride
Wisconsin
John Kuchenretuehr
Portland
Mora
Drake
Pies
Henry Nelgon
Fred Ringsdorf
Titonia
Herman Putz
Getites
Lerl Ringsdork
Buffalo
Julia Taft
Swea City
Jennings
Uys
Mr. Wilays
Algona
Iuke
Edd
Bartlett
John Kuehears
Boking Sarghant
Theodora Rike
Eddie
Titanka
Chas. Ama
Titanks
Peta Drummel
Tom Powers
Wyatt Stott
Harvey Tox
Dakota
Lyle Ernest
Lyle Bann
Delbert Ashilnge
Ilinois
Henry Nelson
Ashting
Illinois
Ellis McWhorter
Haya Mayad
Sprow
Ted
Jas
Godden
Cheryhes
Foniprone
Dbis
Thia
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Halley
Chise
Aury Ad
Judgia , Piaintlil
Cosi
Normal Institute
Eens Epe Hal Reid Thes
Bia
Thos
Samy Behnelder
Opera House
Bowyer-Powrali
Recorder Henderson
Tiohland
Kleist
RUE Seles
Furnt
Raviyas
Dalaoni
Winderson
Shohld
Yerbaihn
Nere
Ealyea
Schoul Ma'amia
Webster
Manchester
Pdeniey
Eperlake
Charlier G
THE
Indians
Titonica
Bept
Company Wegan
Thlu
Cherokee
Wom- Panay
Algoon
J. H. McGovern
Tortiey
J. Bulls
North Portland
Portland Township
Egliese
Jost, Webler, Bros, Jewelers
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