Local society notes and visits in Algona area
Mr and Mrs McCorkle hosted Sexton friends on Sunday while Milford Hartin visited Humboldt. Numerous locals and visitors are listed including Herman Nelson of Titonia, Lois Taylor of Epworth, Byrde Worater and Carrye Moore of Irvington, and others. Rentals, repairs, and heating upgrades appear on north Jones street. A varied column of town news, church events, social calls, a wedding notice, and a money find are reported with community tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCorkle
Milford Hartin
Humboldt
Herman Nelson
Titonia
Lois Taylor
Epworth
Iowa
A. E. Wooster
Byrde Worater
Carrye Moore
Irvington
H. A. Matson
North
Jones Street
Capt
W. H. Ingham
Sherrif Lillie
Kosauth County
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Walter S. Athearn
Highland Park Normal School
Athearn
Central City
Nebraska
Ethel Wallin
Ailis W. Passmore
J. S. Wallin
Hornville
Nabrasin
I. Shilts
Algona
Waterloo
That Dull Feeling After Hating Remedies Claim
Nova Scotia man testifies Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets eased a heavy dull after meal sensation. The medicine is said to strengthen the stomach improve digestion regulate liver and bowels and be superior to pills at no extra cost. Get a trial from E E Conner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
David Freeman
Kempt
Nova Scotia
E. E. Conner
Locke Damage Case Highlights Last Chance Doctrine
The jury awarded 84400 to the heirs of Chas A Locke, a deaf mute killed by a city railroad. They calculated future income to age sixty five, using twenty one years of earnings and interest, applying the last chance doctrine to contributory negligence. The case drew debate over engine stopping distance and speed. Also a small ad notices a 4 horse power gasoline engine for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Locke
Our City
Des Moines
Locke
Gillyett
Taylor
Railroad Attorneys Helped Mrs Locke Case
Credibility of witnesses shaped the verdict as Harrington and Dickinson, among the nation’s top railroad lawyers, aided Mrs. Locke in her case. The law provides latitude in evaluating testimony amid the contentious proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington & Dickinson
Locke Agal
Local Notes From Wesley and Surroundings in August
NEHS Around Our County reports residents leaving and moving about Corydon area. Thake departs Wesley for a Butter shop position. Dr J P Cunningham moves to Texas and Oklahoma. Will Leeck buys Sexton property. Peter Lizzle Kramer wed near Bancroft. David Johnson’s household goods shipped. Corwith gains direct Western Electric lines. Wesley unveils a new waterworks system. Albert Peterson visits from Breckenridge. Mary Thissen and Lawrence Winter wed in St Joseph church. Anna Darna and Gus Martin wed near Ledyard. Leslie J Hansen from Granville visits Titonka.
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Uinby&oon Dry Goods
C. M. Quinby & Son
Plains
Express
Des
C. Landrey
Algona Bakery
Britt
Riverdale Township
Backus
Geo. E Clarke
Mrs. Smith
Bellevue
O.H. Moore
Hawthorne
M. EB
George Ingham
A. M. Coan
Walter B. Smith
Menango
N. D
Anna H. Shore
Wesley
Halcyon Club
Rochester
Reed
E. A. Wolcott
Algona, Iowa
Algona Glove and Mitt Factory
Corate
Correspondense
August Thake
Butt
J. P. Cunningham
Tit
Texas
Oklahon
Will Leeck
Union Slough
Hag
Peter Lizzle Kramer
Bancroft
David Johnson
Wesle
Tis
St. Louis Valley
Corwith
Western Electric
Albert Peterson
Breckenridge
Minnesota
Sexton
Paterson
Great Northern Railway
Mary Thissen
Lawrence Winzert
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Chicago
Anna Darna
Gus Martin
Elmore
Ledyard
van Horn
Leslie J. Hansen
Granville
North Dakota
Titonka
Hansen
Chase & Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn’s Famous Coffee
Chase &Sanborn's “Seal Brand
Langdon & Co
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