Sifert Lawsuit Seeks 10500 For Injuries and Loss
John Sifert of Algona sues for 10000 damages plus 44500 for his wife Eva Sifert’s injuries from a sidewalk fall claimed to be caused by defective boards. Two petitions filed April 1909 accuse the city of negligence in allowing the walk to deteriorate, with Eva Sifert also seeking 10000 for permanent injuries and expenses. The case, noting a sunlit afternoon incident, awaits District Court action and city response.
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Algona
John Sifert
Thorington Street
Dow
District Court
Koa County
Nilit
Nintes
Rington
Uary
Eva Si
Jorlh
Judek
Eva Sifert
Orbilla
Plainviva
Sifert
Miss Granzow Sues For Damages Over Train Injury At Sexton
Miss Lillian Granzow seeks 33500 in damages from the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway for a December accident when alighting at Sexton the court papers say a rough frozen area caused a leg fracture. She alleges the railway failed to provide a safe alighting place and that the injury ended her teaching job for three months with medical and nursing costs and ongoing pain. The petition, filed April 16, 1909, names Harrington & Dickinson as attorneys and R. H. Hedrick as the company agent served April 17.
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Co, M
St. P
Sexton
Peek’s Homeward Bound Journey Begins Monday
G. F. Peek reports the trip started for home on Monday and plans a few stops along the way, with the expected arrival on May 1.
Postmaster Resigns After 12 Years at LuVerne
I P Harrison resigns as LuVerne postmaster after twelve years, sending his notice to Ashington on Friday amid ongoing campaign agitation from last fall during the Conner Woods contest. The move follows public sentiment that he has served long enough and that a change is desired.
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K. B. Morrison
LaVerne
I. P. Harrison
LuVerne
Ashington
Conner- Woods
Harrison
Offaial
Cisterns and Tanks Made From Louisiana Red Cypress
Good Cisterns and Tanks Spurbeck Lambert Company have received a carload of cypress for stock tanks cisterns and reservoirs Louisiana Red Cypress is valued for its bending and lanting qualities used by railroads and large users Now is the time to install a cistern before spring rains These cisterns are made from Louisiana Red Cypress or White Pine with 2 inch cover Do not crack from freezing water stays soft and they will last for years Office and factory near C N W depot
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Spurbeck-Lambert Company
Louisiana
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed for Constipation
Spirit Lake Iowa resident L. HB Farnham promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He urges trials, claiming pleasant effects and affordability at 25 cents per package. Free sample offered. Sold by BE E. Conner & Co and local outlets.
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L. HB. Farnham
Spirit Lake
Towa
Bays
Chamberlain
BE. E. Conner & Co
Declamatory Contest Honors Aldersgate Talent at Bryant
At the Bryant building last Thursday evening Algona high school showcased notable oratory with Karl Crane winning the oratorical class, Roy Keene first in humorous, and Lucile Carson first in dramatic. Lunde Carson led overall, earning a chance to represent Algona at Rage Grove on May 14. Judges were T. P. Herrington, L. J. Dickinson and J. T. Chrischilles. The event featured varied performances from Eddie Clark, Nita Vincent, Vivian Pangburn, Marie Lamath, and others, with musical interludes by the Boys’ Glee Club. The contest marked the school’s first declamatory meet and sparked calls for a literary society.
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Bryant
Algona
Rage Grove
Warl Crane
Benedict Arnold
Melvin Mackey
Eddie Clark
Patrick Henry
Arma
Liberty
LaFayette
Walter Sohoby
Liberty and
Nolon
Lloyd Burton
New South
Harry Jenkinson
Washington
Fred Strandberg
Oy Keene
Nita Vincent
Miss Maloney
Emerald Isle
Vivian Pangburn
Marie Lamath
Lookout Mountain
Mary Holtzbauer
Florice Mijnkler
Lucile Carson
Zade Brunson
Lasca
Texas
Rio Grande
Edna Norton
Tom Brown
Ruth Lundell
Walter Bedell
Boys Glay Club
T. P. Harrington
City School Notes on Turners and Debates
The note set reports Prof. Pike winning a Laurens meet while Overmyer teaches classes. A declamatory contest raised about 635 to cover Boone Valley expenses. Unclear if the high school will host a home field meet due to few track candidates. Central eighth graders under Prof Slagle plan a May 30 debate on free lumber imports from Canada with Mona Houser, Lula Winkle, Leota Hackman for the affirmative and Albert Dodge, Charlie Carson, Walter Barton for the negative.
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Turner
Pike
Laurens
Overmyer
Boone Valley
Central
Slagle
Canada
Mona Houser
Lula Winkle
Leota Hackman
Albert Dodge
Charlie Carson
Walter Barton
A Curious Mishap Delights Chicago Audiences at Fullerton Hall
Critics in Chicago and beyond hail A Curious Mishap as a strong winter hit at Fullerton Hall in the Art Institute. Since its opening night, Robertson reshaped the cast into a flawless ensemble, delivering an unparalleled performance. Meanwhile EB A Wolcott advertises fresh garden seeds, and Sherm Potter with Norton Jones offers first close abines.
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Fortuna
Chicago
Fullerton Hall
Art Institute
Robertson
Sherm Potter
Norton & Jones
Death of Mrs Cheney Former Argona Lady Passes Away
Mrs Cheney a longtime Bancroft resident dies of heart trouble aged 49 at her Bancroft home. Born Polly M Martin in Hopkinton New York January 1 1800 she married Albert L Cheney January 20 1870 at South Colton New York. Survived by husband four children and four siblings. Funeral details not provided.
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Bancroft
A. Fresh
Polly M. Martin
Hopkinton
St. Lawrence County
New York
Albert L. Cheesy
South Colton
N.Y
Jows
Algona
Cheney
Titanics
Cora B
Lulu M
George T
Hazel T
Titonice
Cora
J. J. Winders
Glenburn N. Oak
T. B. Robertson
Hazel
George
Ernest Martin
Vermont
John Martin
Alberta
Canada
Charles Martin
Tacoma
Washington
Amenzo Cheney
Alf White
Tacoma Washington
Milton Tarret
Nicholville
Jorgensen
Ledyard
White
George Martin
God
Jesus Aake
Alos
Curious Mishap at Opera House Promises Major Comedy
The engagement of the Donald Robertson Players at the Opera House previews what may be the season’s leading comedy. Written by Carlo Goldoni and translated for Mr Robertson, it marks his first American presentation. An elegant performance is anticipated for local theatre patrons, with the Merry Milk Maids in the lineup.
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Donald Robertson
Opera House
Icarlo Goldoni
Mr. Robertson
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