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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

5

Death of Robert W Hanna in LaVerne Iowa

Obituary details Robert W Hanna born July 2 1852 between Cedar Falls and Waterloo died December 17 in LaVerne at 64. He married twice and left six children, several relatives, and a widowed wife. His funeral December 22 drew a large LaVerne crowd. he left substantial life insurance.]]>

Robert W. Hanna Cedar Falls Waterloo Black Hawk County LaVerne Mary L. Butterfield Adams County Audubon County Wright County George A Money Creek Minn Earl of Terris Guy Rockford Iowa John Olga Tex Phil GC Monterey Mexico Geo. W Li Verne Mia Emily George Texas Mollis Tiller Artesian Edith Cotton Sherman Jesus ‘Christ Hanna Bankers Life Yeomen Woodmen Guy Hanna San Francisco Cotton G. A. Hanna Earl Hanna Terrill Artman McIntosh Goldfield Clara Emporia Kan Mary Chambury Des Moines Phil C. Hanna

Algona Man Vindicated In Bible Cattle Case

Sioux City lawyer A J Call used biblical references to prove cattle appears in scripture in a trial at George D Perkins town. Judge Mould admitted error after Call cited verses showing cattle listed sixty four times including the fourth commandment. Proceedings adjourned to Monday for additional study.

A. J. Call Sioux City Algona Geo Call Sions

Contested will challenges Geo Wels estate in Kossuth

The late Geo Wels left a large real estate hold in northern Kossuth. Wells contests the will, alleging disputed terms and seeking relief in probate court. The matter centers on property ownership and rightful executorship.

Geo. Wels Kossuth

Water Belt Line at Jamestown Exposition Opens Travel Route

The Jamestown Exposition of 1907 near Norfolk Va will feature a Water Belt Line of steamer service around Hampton Roads with stops at Portsmouth Newport News Old Point and more. The venture aims to showcase naval pageantry and regional sights from Fort Monroe to Yorktown while offering discounted round trips and stopover coupons for women and children.

Hampton Hampton Roads Norfolk America Jamestown Exposition Tidewater Virginia Old Point Comfort Fort Monroe U. S Yorktown Cornwallia H. F. McGarvie Portsmouth Newport News Old Point Exposition Grounds Jamestown Forktown

Gockerels for Sale Fall Blood Barred Plymouth Harte

Slater, I. L. Slater of Route 4 Algona advertises barred Plymouth roosters for sale with contact via telephone line No.3 Taylor's Candy.

Flying Time Soon Coming Hope of Air Travel in Summer

A. B. Edmonds of St. Louis told Algona visitors that air ships will become as common as cars soon. Paris dispatches echo the claim with French speculation of aerial locomotion reshaping future warfare and city protection, though horses remain heavily in demand.

A. B. Edmonds St. Louis Algona Ferber

Railroad men meet here in Algona

A large gathering of railroad district passenger agents convened in Algona last Thursday. Attendees included W. M. Romine of Great Northern and Des Moines, J. W. Turtle of Union Pacific, E. D. Rockwell of Northern Pacific, Geo. M. Martin of Iowa Central, J. M. McGrath of Chicago Peoria & St. Louis, and E. B. Leppart of Lake Erie & Western. The talks touched on possible opposition to the Argon and Fairmont interurban project, though no definite statements were made.

Algona Ast Durdall Argone Fairmont W. M. Romine Great Northern Des Moines J. W. Turtle Union Pacific E. D. Rockwell Northern Pacific Geo. M. Martin Oska- Joosa Iowa Central J. M. McGrath Peoria Chicago St. Louis E. B. Leppart Lake Erie

Show Girl Coming to Call Opera House Next Week

Whitney's Show Girl musical, featuring Hilda Thomas and Lou Hall, arrives at the Call Opera House next Wednesday night January 2. Mise Thomas plays Meg Webbington and Mr. Hall stars as Johnny Jones. the production has drawn large predicted audiences for Algona, with mentions of strong past runs and anticipated big business. An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, sold by A. H. Conner & Co., to aid digestion and vitality.

Whitney Call Opera House Hilda Thomas Lou Hall Mise Thomas Meg Webbington Mr. Hall Johnny Jones Algona Chamberlain H. Conner & Co

Building Up Fenton Way Progress In Town And Country

The Fenton Reporter highlights a year of growth with extensive farm and village building. Farmers such as J F Newall C F Lange W Osborn and others invest in barns houses granaries and improvements including a swall hog house a 40 by 48 barn a 40 by 60 barn and coal-fired heating for homes. Newell Finonestead Jentz and Dreyer dwellings feature modern designs and full basements with cement walks porches and oak interiors.

Fenton J. F. Newall C. F. Lange Wm. Osborn Seneca Jacob Gappa L. J. Newell John Bol Anger H. B. Cole Herman Kreuge W. O. Curry Senece Robert Wuttler Wmn Venton M. Weisbrod Kesemant Welsbrod Wm. Dreyar

Forest backdrop enhances Mr. Peterson's farm value

A heavy forest setting adds a handsome appearance and increases the farm's value by hundreds of dollars for Mr. Peterson.

Anderson Farewell Masonic Banquet in Swea City

County Auditor Elect A. I. Anderson was honored at a farewell Masonic banquet in Swea City. The event, for about twenty guests, featured a five course meal and a presenting of a handsome Masonic charm. Mayor Kruse Dr Van Voorhis and Wm Campbell were credited for the fine spread.

Swea City A. I. Anderson Anderson Geater Kruse van Voorhis Wm. Campbell

Druggist Edward Ankema Ends Life Over Marital Strife

Edward Ankema a Cylinder druggist hanged himself with suspenders in a clothes closet at his home after his wife left him a year earlier due to his drinking. He had recently attempted to plead for her return.

Edward Ankema

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Wesley Hania A. P. Call of Wells Taylor Saya Bert Edmonds Saine Northwest Rehue Gonner & Co, “Bruggists and Booksellers Wm. C Fenton Way A. P. Paterson Cole Phat
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