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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1909

Page

5

Forty Home Musiciens stage Merry Milkmaid operetta

Local talent presented the operetta Merry Milkmaids with Miss May Palmer directing. The crowd praised the cast led by Dorothy and Mother Coles, with a lively ensemble of farmers and milkmaids. The performance received strong support from the Congregational ladies and was announced for a repeat show on April 27.

Rance Pha May Palmer Gomnodore Quimby Doctor Adler Arthur Smith Jim M. E. Pike Dorothy Mies Anna Ravach Sural Oules Stella Salisbury Howland Smith Melvin Mackyan Joe Archie Jamms Merland Potter Anita Janet Jaanita Aod Margery Betna Reed Quinta Ward Jnva Potter Kathryn Paxon Lth Winch Naural May C. Palmer Benjamin Aurel Palmer

Leave For The West As Largely Local Party Heads South

A group including Mrs W Bates Mrs Wilkins Miss Al Mano Miss Olive Rist and Miss Ruth Robert with Mr and Mrs Switzer depart Algona for Seattle tomorrow taking advantage of reduced travel rates. They plan to stop en route and will seek prospects in Oregon and California while the Switzers consider final destinations. Some may return to continue life in Algona, with Mr Switzer undecided about plans and destinations after investigating several places.

W. Bates Mra Wilkins Misa al- Mano Mias Olive Rist Ruth ‘Rohert Mvg John *Lwer Seattle Washton Switzer Portland Oregon Algona People Peuldst Mya Algone Switser California

Chubb Laird Nuptials Quietly Tied In Algona Home

Charlen E Ghubb and Ethel May Laird wed quietly last Monday at the Laird home with Rev. O H Holmes officiating. The couple, long known in Algona, plan a brief honeymoon in the Twin Cities before settling in a new south Algona residence.

Charlen E Ghubb Ethel May Laird O. H. Holmes Charlea 2 Chubb Misa Ethe Laird J. R. Laird North Northwestern Depot Twin Cities St.Paul Minneapolis C. BE Chas C. Chubb Algona Lfe L. M. Horton

City School Notes Pin and Track Team Plans

A school note reports a maroon class pin and the Boys Glep Club will accompany the tracks team to Eagle Grove on May 4 to provide music for the evening contest. The athletic association votes to dispense with the regular home held meet this year.

Eagle Grove Athletic Association

Debate on Live Topic Set for Friday Afternoon

A debate originally planned for May 30 will now be held Friday April 30. The event invites scholars and visitors for a brisk discussion. admission is free and all who enjoy thoughtful discourse are welcome to attend Friday afternoon.

Court Quickly Disposes First Case in District Court

The district court promptly handles the initial case with Melvin Powelson pleading guilty to resisting an officer in February, paying a fine and costs. Grand jury investigates alleged misappropriation of public school funds in Prairie and Riverdale townships, with concerns over funds diverted to parochial schools and use of a Catholic school room for transporting pupils.

State of Iowa Melvin Powelson Weasley Powelson Costa Prairie Riverdale Prairie Township St. Benedict Riverdale Township St Joe G Nurao

Pasture Wanted Near City for 25 Head of Stock

Wanted to pasture about 25 head of stock during the ensuing season. Located close to the city. Inquire at the Algona Meat Market, 119 East State Street. 42-43

Algona East State Street

District boards aim to settle matter without trial

In all probability the boards of these districts will resolve the dispute satisfactorily without court trial, avoiding further judicial action.

Dilligg in Trouble Over Stolen Household Goods

Diloln? Dilligg a Thorington hovel figure faces legal trouble after trying to move family belongings to Davenport. An attachment by Algona Milling Co. and a city lien for light and water led Deputy Sheriff Ludendorff to seize the goods at Nelamaron's home, found loaded for shipment. The goods remain under lock and key awaiting Dilligg’s settlement while unpaid bills pile up and the Toprinetea hotel sits closed.

August Dilnieg Thorington Hovel Davenport Justica &. W Ludendorff Nela Laraon Dilligg Toprinetea Hotel Fred Clarke Aldewalk Othe Patterson Woodford- Wheeler Lumber Co Franklin County Illinois Algona Milllog & Grain Co Ity Standard Ol) Co Mason City J.L. Bonar Mary Cady C. D. Fellowa W. Crowell Geo. Hackman Chas Dailey Hackman

Narrow Escape from Serious Injury on Thorington Street

Ora Miller driving home from school with his sisters in a buggy encountered an oncoming auto on Thorington Street near the Kossuth County State Bank causing the horse to run wild. The buggy overturned but Miller drew the children free, suffering only minor harness and buggy damage. Nearby ads note two-seated wagons for sale and other local notices follow.

Serloua Thorington Street Kossuth County State Bank Ora Miller Ora

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