Standring Forgeries Hit Corwith Bank Losses
A clever forgery on a mortgage backed by Amelia Bosworth's LaVerne farm leads County Recorder Claude Nicoulin to a $9,500 loss after discovering a duplicate lien tied to J H Standring. Investigations reveal embezzlement swelling to about $150,000 with Standring missing and detectives at work as creditors seek recovery and justice.
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County
Claude Nicoulin
C. X. Nicoulin
County Recorder
Dubuque
Dysart
Corwith
Standring
Dubuque Savings Bank
Morth-Ge
Nicoutin
Nichoes
Boyle Faces Francis in Kossuth Senate Race
Kossuth county candidate Geo J Boyle opposes Attorney L U Francis of Spirit Lake in a contest likely to be close. The Beacon profiles Francis as a rising Northwestern Iowa attorney, Dickinson County former attorney, loyal Republican, and capable campaigner deserving favorable district support. Francis is praised for integrity and fitness to represent the forty seventh senatorial district in Iowa’s legislature.
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Kossuth
State Senate
Geo. J. Boyle
L. U. Francis
Spirit Lake
Francis
Boyle
Beacon
Leslie
Law Department
The
State University
Dickinson County
Iowa
S. J. Francis
Towa
Farmers back Conner for another term in this district
Titonka Topic notes strong farmer support for Congressman Conner with widespread signing of nomination papers. Koasuth county voters praise his service and recognize merit, hoping for continued aid from their representative as he appears ready to succeed himself.
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Titonka
Conner
Koasuth
For Sale or Exchange Poultry Farm Near Algona
For Sale or Exchange, Alé-acra poultry farm one mile south of Algona or will exchange for a larger place. Nicoulin Bros, 200.
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Alé-acra Poultry Farm
Algona
Nicoulin Bros
Slagle on the Filipinos three years as teacher in the islands
A Friday library talk by Prof. Slagle drew a good audience as he shared three years teaching in the Philippines. He described adapting to local customs, teaching methods, and the lasting impact on students. Miss Blale Glasier closed with two fine recitations, making the evening highly entertaining.
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Slagle
Philippines
Prof. Slagle
Manilla
Islands
Blale Glasier
Popular County Attorney Ledyard Cor on Course for Re nomination
County Attorney L J Dickinson of Algona, known as a popular official, was in town on official business Thursday. It is believed he will seek a second term if he chooses to run.
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Ledyard Cor
L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Disk
Cherokee Hospital Abuse Allegations Stir Local Commissioners
Burt County man Jeremia Frasher claims his wife Rebecca, an inmate at Cherokee State Hospital, endured inhumane treatment and unmentionable crimes. Local insanity commissioners pledge an impartial full inquiry, noting Mrs Frasher’s past hallucinations and questioning credibility while stressing the hospital’s historic reputation and low costs.
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Chicago
Illinois State Hospital
Iowa Hospital
Cherokee
Jermiah Frasher
Burt
Rebecca
Irasher
Rasher
Frasher
Vrasher
Frusher
Shoe
Algona Markets Today
Market notes from Algona list wheat 93?0 to 50, oats 41 to 42 cents, barley 70 to 72 cents, rye 60 to 65 cents, corn 45 cents to 45 cents, timothy 4 dollars per wagon lot, wild baled hay 86 dollars, timothy baled hay 87 to 98 dollars, cattle 340 fat 40 to 50 cents, hogs 3 to 3.8 dollars, chickens Toto 7, ducks 7 cents, geese 66, turkeys 106, dairy butter 27 cents, creamery 320.
Francis Seeks Republican Nomination for 47th District Senate
L EB Francis announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 47th Senatorial District urging Republic voters to support him at the primaries in June. He notes lifelong residency, extensive party involvement, and readiness to serve the district in the State Senate.
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Republica
L. EB. Francis
Death of Aunt Corinths Pettibone Pioneer Woman of Kossuth
The well known Cedar Rapids area resident Aunt Corinthe Pettibone died in her room early Wednesday after a brief illness following a social gathering ten days earlier. Born in Connecticut, she married S. H. Pettibone in 1855 and spent most of her life in Iowa. Funeral services were held at home with Rev. Southwell officiating, with Odd Fellows and Workmen lodges participating.
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Corinths” Pettibone
Noah Williamson
James Patterson
Josie Pettibone
Corinthe
Connecticut
H. Pettibone
Steve’ Pettibone
Nuwagatuck
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Steve
C. D. Pettibone
Holmes
Phoenix
Kossuth County
Iowa
Ruth‘vea
Blunt
Southwel
M. E. Church
Odd Tallows
Death of Jas L Blunt Ends Longtime Fenton Resident Life
James L Blunt a former prominent Fenton township resident died at his Ruthven Iowa home on January 31 He was born October 16 1880 in Whitewater Wisconsin and lived a life of respect in the community The obituary notes his long association with Fenton township and his passing in Ruthven Iowa January 31 1908.
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James L. Blunt
Fenton Township
Ruthven
Iowa
Whitewater
Wisconsin
Rutheven
Teachers Institute to Convene in Algona This Week
The county teachers institute meets in Algona Friday and Saturday with Superintendent Sid J. Backus organizing a full program. County school officers meet Thursday at 4 PM to discuss reforms and teacher shortages, followed by sessions at Bligh School and Congregational Church led by A J Dorweller Ida Bchichtl and others.
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Sid J. Backus
Algona
Court House
Sparclal Merling
Bligh
Rural School Department
A. Jd. Dorweller
Burkl
Story Penn
Gacia Wallace Parer
Grace Stevanson
Emma Adolphson
Lillian Nelson
Margaret Moore
Minnie Kkeunecke
Currie Busby
Gotany
Hug Oyuuml Leparieit
Voguulty
Larder
Wight
Shirley
Osmoundson
Wm. Hanson
Alexander
Arvemundon
Partners
Congregations
Muslewi
Benjamin Do E. Overmeyer
Isle Glaster Jaya
Laura Bernoados
Lark Phaluay
Cold Weather Prep and Coal Stock Mentioned
A brief notice emphasizes preparation for cold weather with ample storm doors and windows on hand. It notes a rich coal supply and offers service, though some text remains garbled and unclear.
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Ecorder
Nicoulin
J. L. Haswell
New York
Bond Company
United States
L. B
Francis Por
Frank Slagle
Library Aid Society
Cherokee Hospital
Whittemore
G. E. Boyle
S. H. Pettibone
Lev
Jas. L. Blunt
Pussow Agyny
Teachers’ Institute
Atomnday Nqening
Business World
T. Kyler
Ada Smith
Sherman
Lark
Ollers
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