North Western Rail to Start New Train Service Through Algona
Local committee chaired by J. T. Chrischilles and W. Wolcott secured earlier rail approval for morning and northbound passenger runs via the North Western Ry line through Algona. A visit by R. A. Alsh and G. E. Bonner confirmed September 1 start with likely August mid dates, with station improvements and cement walks planned to welcome the service and boost city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Chrischilles
Bs Wolcott
Algona
Representa Holmes
Noar County
R. A. Alsh
Northjern Ry
G. E. Bonner
Ashton
E. Conners
Possiog
Main Street
Aishton
Will & Popular
JR CYCLE SCARES TEAM IN BRUISES AND CRASH
WE H Kubo and Tom Matealf of Hobart were driving home from Al when a collision with a buggy occurred on Vi hill. Metcalf leaped to escape and was bruised while Kuhn was caught in the rig. The buggy was badly damaged and caught on a bridge as the team fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WE. H. Kubo
Tom Matealf
tHobart
Alis
Metcalf
Esdunoburt
Kuhn
Ingowe
Initiation Banquet for Sixty Yeomen at Lone Rock
Lone Rock hosts a banquet marking the initiation of 60 new Yeomen members secured by Deputy Gorman. Special Deputy C. F. Jonerstrom and Grand Foreman Kooh attend along with Nover J. Hf. Campbell. Sand handled the goat as No. 1 Bancroft members assisted. Strong attendance boosts Lone Rock lodge, Dr. J R Savage Litton and others toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltneroft
Kooh
Nover J. Hf. Campbell
Nguet
Lodge
Kossuth
Lone Rock
Kossuth Creameries Lead in June Butter Contest
Kossuth creamaries take top prizes in the Iowa Educational Butter Contest. G J Gutknecht of Lotta Creek wins first prize gold medal in the whole milk class with a high score of 98. M J Bobo of Plum Creek claims second prize for gathered cream butter, while J T Hanne of Lone Rock takes third. The article notes strong performance from Lotts Creek and local dairies, praising the county’s dairy men and the growing quality of their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotts Creek
Quy Creamery
M. J. Bobo
Plum Creek Creamery
Bobo
Wright
J.T. Hanne
Lone Rock
Kossuth County
Marriage of Ross Stebbins and Edna Winslow in Quiet Algona Ceremony
A simple Sunday morning wedding united Ross Stebbins and Edna Winslow at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. C. H. Holmes officiating. The couple, greeted by many, departed on the 7:42 Milwaukee train for a honeymoon at Spirit Lake and Rock Rapids, and plan to reside in the Stebbing family home in South Algona with the groom’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Stebbins
Edna Winslow
C. H. Holmes
Spirit Lake
Rock Rapids
Stebbing
Algona
Titonka Plans Indian Day Festival Parade August 14
Titonka prepares for a large annual Indian day celebration with a parade of businessmen in full native costume led by Chief Wolfe and his band. Automoibile owners from the county plan to join the procession while roads into Titonka are prepared. The program includes ball games, a wrestling match between Billings and Chase, and acrobatic entertainment, with Al Parkenhamer as president and W. T. Hall as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Chief Wolfe
Nelson
Armstrong
Bryson
Amesbury
Junger
Brenner
Fisher
Titania
Woden
Wesley
Germania Cross
Billings
Chase
al Parkenhamer
W. T. Hall
For Sale by G F Pek In Algons Totter Area
For sale address due to leaving town. Three story rooms with bath furnace lights and hardwood floors in fine repair. Located three blocks from the post office. Easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algons
Gale
Post Office
G. F. Pek
Dressmaking Call for Work by First Class Dressmaker
Anyone wishing dressmaking work at home should call Misa Hazel Jackman at phone 223 or address her at Algona for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Hazel Jackman
Algona
Narrow rural roads clash over width and roadside farming
A reader objects to reducing public roads from four rods to two rods arguing wider centers with grassy sides allow sleighing and safer travel. Citing snow, frost, and muddy springs the writer favors side mowing and tile drainage, noting specific local routes near Burt, Prank Reichoff, G L Carroll, and C D Ward while urging owners to retain road easements and avoid selling highways. The letter also mentions hay land for rent near Algona and a lost set of keys found Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoroor
Mann Hill
Kuba
Kossuth County
Burt
Rice Bridge
G. L. Carol
C. D. Ward
Prank Reichoff
G. L. Carroll
Prank
Frank
Register and Leader
Bbcuis Capital
Iowa
Wisconsin
Telephone Reorganization Consolidates Local Exchange
Stock transfer gives Western Electric control of the Algona exchange. B C Way of Mason City is president L J Dickinson vice president D J Vaighan secretary K E Conner treasurer. Old directors Varney Gardner L J Dickuson E B Conner and F Lathrop remain on the board. A chief operator will handle complaints Miss Ryan in charge. Barney Gardner gains Whittemore exchange management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Electric
B. C. Way of
Mason City
L. J. Dickinson
D. J. Vaighan
KE. E. Conner
Algona
Varney Gardner
L. J. Dick Uson
EB. Conner
F. Lathrop
Algona Exchange
Miss Ryan
Miss Worater
Barney Gardner
Whittemore Exchange
Fins
New Algona Boots Shop Sees Ownership Change
Edward Fiene of Elmhurst Tilfants has taken possession of the shop after arranging to buy O. Simpson stock. Simpson leaves the Algona mercantile list. Fiene and family plan to relocate to the Frank Bastenlehner house on North Jones Street. Simpson intends rest and recreation this summer, with future plans unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fiene
Elmhurst Tilfants
Algona
Frank Bastenlehner
Jones Street
Simpson
For Sale Tive Room Cottage in Algona
Cottage with good improvements on West Nebraska Street in Algona for sale at once. Well built and ready. Apply at house or write. Mary Cheeseman listed in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
West
Nebraska Street
Mary Cheeseman
Drowned Escape on Wisconsin Lake During Stormy Trip
A party of eleven on Lake Koshkonong faced a fierce electrical storm and rising wind on a Saturday trip to Charley Bluff. The boat gained a grounded landing after the captain and crew battled rain and lightning with oars and a makeshift board. They reached shore safely around one o'clock in the morning, soaked and exhausted but grateful to be alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Kieth
City Council Approves Tax Abatements and Utilities Moves
Proceedings cover ordinance No 125 passage with all present voting yes except Bowyer. Discussion on Geo Brown’s electric bill to deduct from wages. Board of Supervisors urged to abate 1908 taxes on Clarke building and Mrs Wohn property. Water main extensions approved for Dodge and Dalalel and Wheelock properties with water taps. Roy Tillinghast salary raised to 65 dollars monthly starting August. Auction notice for acre lot with eight room house on south Worster street.
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A. Peterson
Wadsworth
Okobosis
Cleary
Powyer
A. L. Peterson
Paxson
Harrington
Alderman Bowyer
Geo. Brown
Brown
Board of Supervisors
D. Clarke
Matin Street
Board of
City of
Algona
Ackley Street
Wwa
Bert Palmer
Patrour
Stensio
Seth Ainft
John Sifort
A Norman
Chas Tohabb
Win Mueliy
Itn
Banellty Benes Cent
Woollford- Wheeler Pholg
Ditley
Gould
Mass
LGU
Tnsuliating Co
Andae Goo, Bechtel & Co
Dudley
Bushnell
Une
InMurray
Hetla
Ling Worte
Woolford Wheeler
Gourlor
Tony
Hehe
Ay Crowell Gil
Tee Chan
MuQuidl
Sal
Wee Ai
Nola Larson
KW Young
Road Vundhivne Nava
Kaw Vay Carby
Laerif Tian
Gady
Sampson
Gen Brown
Berogle
Portal Kwon
JU Allright
Tay Swanson
Parson
Und
John
Jim Brown
Ole Peterson
Heinle Wiilel
Tau Ware
Free Woodford
Wheeler Lhe
Brown Bros
Win
Souk
Inn
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Jogo & Orthowestern
Algone
Uth
Hkossa
Auth
Neomen
Death Ofates
J. R. Savage
J. R. Savage Litton
Mra. Init
Gardner
Clinois
Sexton
Copa
W.T. Jack- Mo
Riverview
Kossute Creameries
Ross Stepbins
Mian
C.K. Hutching
Dingley
Altona
Wisconsin Lake
Council Proceedings
Worster Street
George Ureh
Thomas Nedrickl
M. P. Haggard
Lor F.—Ladies
Lor J.—Ladies
Vici
Oxford
J. A. Brownell Shoe Co
East State Street
Algona, Iowa
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