Recall Alaska Tragedy Believed Tellier Drowned In Lake
The body of former County Surveyor Arthur Tellier is still believed to have gone down in a lake after a supposed October 26 tragedy. The case echoes the fate of Mrs. Dalziel's brother Charles Arthur Tellier, recalled by the removal of Harry Dalziel and family. Tellier left a wife and several relatives, known for his kind nature and strong condemning of evil. Memorial services were canceled due to his sister's removal from Algona.
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Arthur Tellier
Lake
Harry Dalziel
Engineer Tellier Claimed By Alaska River Tragedy
The body of 27 year old engineer and surveyor Tellier was found resting in Bering Lake in the Catalla district of Alaska where he was with a surveying party along the Copper River. Relatives fear others with him may have perished and hope for summer relief. Tellier, born in Humboldt July 28 1869, endured a leg fracture at four that left him invalid for years. He studied in Algona and Cornell College, served as county surveyor, married Birdis Hotelling December 28 1897, and held posts in Mason City and Seattle before joining an eastern capitalists survey outfit led by Dr Brunner in Alaska. He had returned to surveying work when he died.
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Bering Lake
Catalla
Alaska
Copper River
Algona
Humboldt
Gilchriot
Northern Iowa Normal School
Cornell College
Mason City
Iowa
Seattle
King County
Arcade
Dr. Brunner
Garner Man Wrecked Bank in Philadelphia Blast
Rolla Steele a former Garner resident visited a Philadelphia bank and asked to borrow 86000. After being asked for collateral he exited and a massive explosion killed the cashier and destroyed the interior. Steele was killed. The event ends a troubled life that fled Garner six years before for Chicago.
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Iows
Rolla Steele
Garner
Philadelphia
Steele
Chicago
Aly Marshal
Miner Shares Sold By Colorado Boy Friends
Arthur Starr writes he half owns a silver mine on Sugar Loaf Mountain near Boulder. They plan 60 days of work for 1000 dollars and promise a ten foot hole if not. last ore yielded 35 to 40 dollars a ton. They walked twelve miles up the mountains and came home with 42 cents each after buying mountain boats. A railroad into the scenic Switzerland Trail region is noted.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain
Arthur
Boulder
Switzerland
America
500 Acre Farm for Rent in Eagle Township
Well improved 500 acre farm for rent in Eagle township by Frank Nicoulio of Algona Town. Also listed 320 acres southwest of Burt, thoroughly tiled with modern conveniences, contact J Hutchison, Drawer 46, Quincy Illinois. Money to loan at 5 percent offered by Hagard and Peek.
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Eagle Township
Frank Nicoulio
Algona
Burt
J. Hutchison
Quincy
Ill
New Interurban Idea Prompts Route Debate for Algona
A business leader argues the proposed Algona and Fairmont interurban should avoid the Des Moines river area. He favors a northeast route via Plum Creek, Wesley Titonka Germania to connect Rock Island lines, then northwest through Ledyard Grant Hayfield to Fairmont, claiming lower drainage conflicts and broader county reach. The plan would cover about 65 miles, involve preliminary surveying, and aim to link with all local railways for freight and passenger traffic.
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Algona
Algona and
Fairmont
Lotta Creek
Plum Creek
Wesley
Titonka
Germania
Rock Island
Ledyard
Grant
Hayle
Lakes
Des Moines
Mud Creek Drain
Hoe
Koasuth
German Township
Milwaukee
Pairmont
Iowa Central
R. M. Gardner
County Board organizes for new year under Ogren chair
The county board of supervisors met to organize for another year with Albert Ogren chosen chairman for the third time. C. E. Heise replaces John G. South in the Second district. other members are Cullen First, Hall Third, Jacobson Fourth, and Ogren Fifth. Deputies in various offices were named, and the board will address Mud Creek drain damage claims Friday. The group consists of active local businessmen trusted to manage county affairs diligently. Adjournment was taken for the day as duties continued this afternoon.
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County Board of Supervisors
Albert Ogren
C. E. Helse
Algona
John G. South
John §. Cullen
W. T. Hall
Albert Jacobson
Bastle
Tito
B. F. Crase
Lillie
Micoulio
Mud Creek
W. A. Wright
A. L. Anderson
J. J. Lillie
C. X. Nicoullo
I. J. Dickinson
W. C. Dewel
My. Heise
Voluictal I
the Courier
Titonka Topic
Wesley News-World
Germania Record
Wesley Pioneer Kennedy Struck and Killed by Train
Alexander K. Kennedy long known in Kossuth county Iowa and one of Wesley township's first settlers was killed when east bound passenger train struck him Saturday at 6 35 PM. He walked toward town and may have been on the track near the stock yards when struck. The engine crew saw him within 16 feet and the train stopped. Kennedy died instantly. The body was taken to Schrader's and an inquest ruled accidental death. Kennedy born December 1 1837 in Massachusetts, married to Ann in 1866, homesteaded in Wesley since then. Eight children survive. funeral held at M I church with Rev Harwood officiating. Mrs. Kennedy was visiting a daughter near Burt when the accident occurred. The family mourns a gentle neighbor amid community sympathy.
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Wesley
A. K. Kennenedy
Wesley Township
Kossuth County
Schrader
Alexander K. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Illinois
Ann
Thalt
Lake County
Iowa
Jno. T
William
Penton
Ralph
County News Notes Tangles of small town events
John Ward of Hatlock formerly county treasurer visits Wesley. Buttermaker Hanna of Lone Rock seeks a short leave at Ames for business. J A Merwin’s family moves to Mt Vernon Iowa for Cornell College. Germania Records notes Wil Gutnecht received a fur robe and gifts from route patrons. Lone Rock creamery requires stockholder orders for buyers. Weimer Rich had 400 dollars of hay burn in Seven City area near Wm Christopher farm. Boys burning slough caused fire spread to cattle. A H Masters and Miss Hattie Taylor wed in Union township. will reside in Burt. Titonka Topic chronicles wedding of Alike Winter and Alice Pankuk at the Pankuk home. groom is former Gorman township resident.
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J. A. Merwin
LaVerne
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Cornell College
Germania Records
Wil Gutnecht
Lone Rock Creamery
Weimer & Rich
Swven City
Wm. Christopher
A. H. Masters
Hattie Taylor
Union Township
Burt
Stuhl’s
Titonka
Winter
Alice Pankuk
By Be Fankuk
Gorman Township
Algona High to Debate Street Railways With Eagle Grove
Algona High School revives debate interest as senior and junior pupils prepare papers for a municipal ownership topic. The preliminary contest selects six to debate, with three facing Eagle Grove next month in Algona on the resolution that U.S. cities should seek street railway solutions via private ownership, with Algona on the negative.
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Algona High School
Eagle Grove High School
Tea and Coffee Craze and Local Offers in Algona
An old retail notice from Algona Tracq features claims of superior tea and coffee, promising money back if customers prefer competitors. It touts Green Ceylon tea, bargain coffee prices, free samples with each pound, and guaranteed extracts. The ad promises rebate checks on purchases and also notes money to loan at 6 percent by Haggard & Peek.
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Thalr
Algona Tracq
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Ing & Hew Railroad
Aloig
Charles Arthur Tellier
Colorado
Arthur Starr
Hagard & Peek
Tate
County
Gome
Emil Huskamp
On Rock
Randall
Mr. Wright
Wesley Pioneer
K. Kennedy
Taylor
John Ward
Hatlock
Minn
Hanna
Lone Rock
Ames
Ito
Eagle
Witl
Eagle Grove
Haggard & Peek
F. S. Norton
Givin
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