The Bancroft High School Contest at Jefferson Hall
The final high school contest and program will be held at Jefferson Hall on Friday night February 28 starting at eight o clock. It features instrumental solos and recitations by Miss Owens Mayme Hayden Burnice Wilson and Inez Ring among others with several contests and an 35 cent reserved seat option. A Baptist church supper and a grand ball at Jefferson Hall are noted with local social activity and community notices surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Ball
Miss Owens
Burnice Wilson
Mayme Hayden
Patrick Henry
Misses Ketchum
Hayden
Peterson
Garfield
Miss Ketchum
Pat Cummings
Bancroft
Joe Sherman
Algona
The
Baptist
Local notes and society items from town events
Miss Littlefield's mother requires her presence at home. The Whist Club hosts their annual banquet and dance at Jefferson hall tonight. Chas Swanson of Fairbault visits nephews Wilfred and Jerome Johnson. Greenwood republican caucus set for Tuesday at 4 PM. Schleder leases Adolphson residence and plans to buy hogs and cattle. Inman in Titonica to visit sister per Titonia Topic. Ole Greif moving to J. P. Bruer farm with brother Fred. Joe Stauder aborts public sale next Tuesday. High school final contest and entertainment at Jefferson hall Friday. J. L. Johnson treated in Rochester for stomach trouble. Stoltenberg family moves to Reinbeck with gifts from Royal Neighbors and Yeomen. R Hopkes dies at 60. funeral at German Reformed church. Doleschal leases Sheridan house near school. Lattimer moves livery stock to Phoenix barn. Pat Higgins takes the barn. Dr Walters receives praise from Dr Plonske of Vienna and urged to study abroad. Ike Harrison and O. J. Stephenson visit from LuVerne. Stephenson a county clerk candidate praised by LuVerne News. Mrs Joe Yeager wins $10,000 against Rock Island for her husband’s death. case to supreme court. Mrs H. Austin travels from Centralia, Illinois, via Ledyard to J. W. Hartshorn.
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Adolphson
Cc. Inman
Ole Greif
J. P. Bruer
Burt Township
Fred
Joe Stauder
Marchb
Rochester
Minnesota
Jim
H. Stoltenberg
Reinbeck
R. Hopkes
German Reformed Church
German Valley
A. J. Doleschal
Sheridan House
J. J. Kelley
Jake Lattimer
Phoenix Barn
Pat Higgins
Lattimer
Dr. Walters
Plonske
Vienna
Walters
Ike Harrison
O. J. Stephenson
LuVerne
Supreme Court
H. Austin
W. L. Englehardt
Centrala
Illinois
Caleb Hartshorn
Webster City
Ledyard
J. W. Hartshorn
Titonka
City politics and water works plans voiced in Whsiley
Citizens urge a business minded council to guide Whsiley through upcoming improvements including summer water works. Governor Benner wins council support as the town outlines future projects. Visitors and locals from Lexico Titonka Algona and Sexton attend social events and farm business arrivals.
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Benner
Walter Thomas
Lexico
Mesdamoa Westlake
Budlong
Hisher Ald Packard
Titonka
J. E. Lillig
For Sale Oaklyn Perfection No 121168 at Bare Gain
Auction note advertises Oaklyn Perfection No 121168 with size and bone attributes, pronounced by Prof Kennedy of Anes. Listed by J H Jonsen Fenton IA RM 1. Call or write for details.
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Oaklyn Perfection
Kennedy
Anes
Callon
J. H. Jonsen
Fenton
Farm For Rent In Lore Creek Township
A farm for rent in Lore Creek township offers six good quarters of land with a bulldog team available. Prime location noted near Peawk Nicouuin, Algoda. Contact for terms and occupancy details.
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Lore Créék Township
LuVerne News Highlights Local Life and Elections
LuVerne news notes a large growing family of Joe Stiles with eight children under 12, banker Geo B Hall visits, and local politics favoring Geo Boyle for senator. O J Stephenson and Leander Barton seek clerkship with encouragement from Algons and Bancroft. County board reviews drain No 1 assessments while F R Bunkofske installs a gasoline lighting plant. Mrs Albert Ketman visits north of town and W H Godfrey plans a modern east-side home as his housing stock improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stiles
Opera
Geo. B. Hall
Wesley
LuVerne
Kyler
Geo. Boyle
Moerse
LaVernue
O. J. Stephenson
Leander Barton
F. R. Bunkofske
Albert Ketman
Elmore
W. H. Godfrey
Godfray
Local notes from Ledyard and vicinity
LEDYARD deputy sheriff Ladendorf was here on official business Saturday. Mrs A B Deahofe of Thor Iowa visits O L Graves home. Miss Maggie Tanner stays a week with the Koppen family near German ia. Mrs L W Wiemer sick last week but improving. Mr and Mrs C L Graves visited Algona relatives. J Wheeler and daughter Doris of Germany spent Sunday at C F P Wheeler's. A F Luther of Albany Oregon visits his brothers J W and August in Ledyard, recently returning from Germany with a sister of Mrs Carl Kramersmier. W A Mino called to Eagle Grove Thursday night for his father's illness. the elder left Ledyard on the afternoon train to Waterloo, fell ill on the train and died in Eagle Grove Friday morning. Body taken to Waterloo for burial.
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Ladendorf
A. B. Deahofe
Thor
Iowa
O. L. Graves
Maggie Tanner
Koppen
Germania
A. F
Luther
Albany
Oregon
Ledyard
J. W
August
Germany
America
Carl Kramersmier
W. A. Mino
Eagle Grove
Waterloo
Invitations Reach Kanawha Bride's Home Wedding
The town received invitations for the marriage of Ray Grover and Beulah Brown to be held in Kanawha, home of the bride. Connections. Mrs. Geo Meinzer returned from Ft. Dodge. Mrs. Woodward is ill. Hefler moved into Frank McChesney’s house. Dremmel may lead Lone Rock telephones. Orese heads to Texas with land seekers. Driver reports his band uninjured and praises Washington.
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Ray Grover
Beulah Brown
Kanawha
Geo. Meinzer
Dremmel
Lone Rock
Orese
Texas
Driver
Hia
Washington
Local notices and personal updates from the Seneca region
Seneca D. M. Simpson returns from Chigazo medical treatment. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hodges. Ida Wilberg travels to Des Moines to seek milliner work. Mike Flynn attends a cowatd funeral in Wasoongow. Henry Jentz and wife visit Algona. Conner of Mason City handles business here. Amos Heigason buys a new Edison phonograph from J. M. Jensen of Ribgsted.
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E. J. Hodges
Ida Wilberg
Des Moines
Mike Flynn
Wasoongow
Henry Jentz
Algona
Conner
Mason City
Wattere
Swea City Notices From St Paul Visits and Local Moves
Ida and Edma Anderson return from St Paul visit. J A Berge trades for land in Casa county. Frank Sayers recovering after serious illness. Mrs Sayers brother Tom Roberts helps care for him. A Swea teacher may wed soon. rumors of marriages nearby. A troubled youth in Eagle township amid unrequited love considers self harm. Rudolph Eckholm visits. Stavely family returns from North Dakota. Roalson and Erickson attend Ft Dodge bip meeting for farmers. Nels Benson family likely move to Minnesota. Rossman Rishmond to manage Lenander farm. W L Peakes plans move to Minnesota home in March. Alma Stock and Zina Davidson improving after pneumonia.
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Ida
Edma Anderson
St. Paul
J. A. Berge
Minnesota
Casa County
Frank Sayers
Swea
Hancock County
Eagle Township
Rudolph Eckholm
Jake Stavely
Swea City
North Dakota
Roel Roalson
Claus Erickson
Bip
Ft. Dodge
Nels Benson
Rossman Rishmond
Lenander
W. L. Peakes
Misees Alma Stock
Zina Davidson
Wedding in Kanawha Draws North Dakota Home Plan
Portland resident Frank Mathes and family visited Kanawha for the wedding of Ray Grover to Milas Buelah Brown on Wednesday February 26. The couple will reside in Jamestown North Dakota. Mis Irma Smith recovered from a brief illness. Frank Mathes and Burton Isenberger were noted for travel and injuries from a hog feeder accident last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mathes
South Portland
Wyatt Stott
L. Pairbank
Wite
Grant Palys Bank
Kanawha
Ray Grover
Milas Buelah Brown
Jameatown
North Dakota
Mise Irma Smith
Bary Methes
Burton Isenberger
Cold Weather Prep and Local Offers Noted
Announcement notes preparation for cold weather and general store stock including doors and windows. Emphasizes low prices and ready service from Woopford Wheeler and Leen G. Watts, with a sales pitch for Preventics cold remedy and candy cold cure tabs. Mentions feverish children and a large box of 48 tablets for 25 cents and vest pocket packs for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woopford Wheeler Leen
G. A. Watts
Mgr
Grippe
E. KE. Conner
Public Sale Near Irvington Details Livestock and Machinery
Public sale announced for March 10, 1908 at 10 a m, 14 miles southeast of Irvington. Sixty two cattle including steers 2 and 3 years and cows, fresh or to fresh soon, young stock. Horses listed with several aged teams and mares. Machinery and wagons included with nets and other items. Terms: cash for sums under 10, on approved notes for larger amounts. Signed H. H. Dum.
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Irvington
Mencing
Reduced Colonist Rates On Western Line Tickets To West Coast
One way tickets offered daily through March and April from all Western Line points to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound. Includes tourist sleeping car tours and personal service. For full details contact A Hutchison Manager Tourist 212 Clark St Chicago or nearest agent.
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San Francisco
Angeles
Portland
Puget
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northern
Hutchison
Clark St
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District of Columbia
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W. Z. Norris
P.M. Barstow
G. S. Underkofler
Belmond
Hiloa Olson
Gertie Holland
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George Nemmers
John Duckminnton
Sarah Krannody
New Hampton
Nick Tix
Hankinson
N. C
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Matt Nemmers
Burt
C. E. McLaughlin
Twin Cities
Geo
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North Yakima
Joe Whalen
Laidley
Paul Hoeck
Leo Budde
Gardner
Henry Kirchof
Henry Froeble
Groton
N. D
Mia
Froeble
P. Wilbelal
Minneola
H. Schabot
Murtagh Farm
Peter Brandeon
Huntley
Kingsland
Couain
Grace Littlefield
C. Spencer
Cora Payne
Bows
Laura Ketchum
Theodore Budde
Diubuane
Bellevue
Spring Creek
Oribe
Ayer
Yo 80
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Lowel
Maas
Sean Lyer
Ediginen
Pitts
Whsiley
Luverne News
L. W. Wiemer
C. L. Graves
J. Wheeler
Doris
Garmania
C. Fp, Wheeler’s
Bart
Mr. Hefler
Town
Frank McChesney
Seneca
D. M. Simpson
Chigazo
Amos Heigason
Edison Phonograps
J. M. Jensen
Ribgsted
Algona Combination Sale
Cook & Ferson
John M. Vinson
C. T. Chubb
New
C. O. Simpson
Hepsol
Tolmin
Algona Creamery Co
J. B. Hoflus
Seay
Taylor
D. A. Haggard
Audt, CT
Chub
Faritvéd
Col. Wm. Welle Dort
Vv Earth
Bell
Algona State Bank
COL
WM. Wellendore
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