Inr Ferguson Dies Accidentally on Wire Fence Crossing
Wilbur G Ferguson of Plum Creek dies in a tragic accident while crossing a four wire hog fence with a shotgun. He became entangled, the gun discharged, and he was found dead with injuries to his neck and head. Born October 18, 1874, in Plum Creek, Kosaut h county Iowa, he left a wife Barbara Albright and two daughters, Edith and Hazel. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental gunshot.
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Wilbur G. Ferguson
Plumek
Ferguson
Mr. Dally
Altwagg
Taylor
Drury
Ison
Wilbur Grant Ferguson
Flum Creek
Kosauth County
Iowa
Peter Theron
Melvin D
James
Kert
Chubb Pinan
Minot
Minnesota
G. Benschoter
Hsaod Edith
Barbara Albright
Funeral Service Held For Local Resident At Home
The obituary notes a funeral Sunday afternoon with Dea. G. Rev. Holmes officiating at the house. The burial, handled by the Order of Modern Woodmen, took place in Riverview Cemetery. The item ends with a local commentary about town residents and debtors, and questions who might leave next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea. G. Rev. Holmes
Riverview Cemetery
Contest Opens On Vote Challenge For Turn of 1010 Board
The election contest to decide the duly elected Turn of 1010 board member opens with a three-judge panel. Albert Ogren presides, J Murtagh and H J Raney sit as challengers’ panel. They will review the first district tally and correct tally books to determine the late November winner amid disputes over Irvington township votes. Attorneys for H J Thompson include Sullivan and McMahon and E B Van Ness represents Curran ally Whittemore. Harrington and Dickinson handle Curran interests.
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H. J. Thompson
Albert Ogren
Board of Supervisors
J. Murtagh
Mr. Thompson
H. J. Raney
A. M. Curran
Fne
Tle
Thompson
Irvington Township
Messrs
EB. J. van Ness
Whittemore and Sullivan & McMahon
Algona Markets Today and Local for Sale Notice
Market prices list Wheat 95c to $1, oats 42c, barley 0c to 6c, rye 60c to 6c, flax 1.20 to 1.25, timothy 2.40 per cwt, hay 4.00 to 5.00, cattle steers 6c, cows 2 to 24c, hogs 5a, poultry prices 9c to 10a, ducks 7c, geese 60, eggs 30c, butter 2c per lb, creamery 32c. For sale a 160 acre farm in Kossuth county at 32.50 per acre. Also Modern improved 8 room house. inquiries to W Lacy, Algona Steam Laundry. 2w
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Kossuth County
B. I. Croix
Algona
Pioneer Dies at Irvington After Long Service to Community
Thomas Robinson of Irvington township born January 8 1824 near Bloomington Illinois, married June 16 1844 to Mary Martin. He and wife settled near Irvington in 1856, later moving to Algona. Seven children survived him. Funeral held Saturday with Rev Gills conducting, burial in family cemetery.
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Thomas Robinson
Irvington
Mra. Robinson
Kosauth County
Sarah Robinson
Bloomington
Ilinois
la Payette
Indiana
Mary Martin
Algona
Sbout
J. B. Robinson
J. B
Robinson
Irvington Woman Dies After Childbirth Siege
Mrs Susie Long wife of Daniel Long Jr died at home in Irvington township after a ten day battle with peritonitis following the birth of a son born 19 days earlier. Born November 18 1888 in Wright County Iowa she was 20. Funeral to be held in Bancroft with husband parents and 12 brothers and sisters surviving.
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Susie Long
Daniel Long, Jr
Irvington Township
Mra. Long
Andrew
Bertha Glibedaon
Bancroft
Wright County
Iowa
Goo
Migs Gilpertson
Daniel Lov
Mra. Pg
Gee
Gilbert Artyson
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Inr
Corwith
Glen Young
Curren
Kent
Lacy
Algona Steam Laundry
J. A. Brownell Shoe CO
East State St
Pioneer
Nyening
Mia
Dan'l Kong, Jr
Dan'l Long, Jr
Wm. C. Steele
The
Good Clothes Store
Cravenettes
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