Niel Rice Dies After Long Illness at Algona
Niel Rice, aged about 49, passes Friday afternoon after years of heart trouble. Born October 25, 1836 in Herkimer County New York he moved west in 1865 to Kossuth County Iowa with wife Syl Jala Griff. He served as county supervisor state official and county treasurer before retirement. Funeral held at the Methodist Church with Rev. Torbert and Rev. Holmes. Burial at Algona cemetery. Survived by wife and five children.
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Daniel Rice
Herkimer Paty
New York
Ace
Syl Jala B. Griff
Mohawk
Kossuthunty
Schomestead
Iir Wm. A
Rice
Igona
Selim
Thomas Clark Rice
Polwood
California
Laura C. Fogburn
Algona
Forest
Clark Rice
George H. Rice
Redwood
Hitoraia
Charles E. Rice
Iikesbarre
Pennsylvania
Ghan
Methodist Iscopal Church
Torbert
Holmes
Tor
Algona Cemetery
Funeral for Charles W Bates Recounts Long Life Journey
Harvey Ingham of Des Moines and Mrs. W. J. McChesney of Iowa City attended the funeral of Charles W. Bates who died after a long illness. Bates was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, in 1823 and lived in Quincy before moving to Waterloo and then Kossuth County. He lived with his wife Mandana Damon and had three children, all deceased or far away, as the family faced years of hardship. The service was held Sunday at the Irvington Presbyterian church, with burial in Irvington cemetery.
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Charles W. Bates
Mr. Bates
Weymouth
Mass
Mandana Damon
Quincy
Nass
Waterloo
Iows
Kossuth County
Irvington
Algona
Death's River
Logan
Iowa
Bates
Gillis
Presbyterian Church
Lightning Destroys Sherman Barn On Old Dutton Farm
Lightning struck the old David Dutton place in Sherman Township Saturday at five. The barn, 60 by 264 feet, burned to the ground. Ownership shifted to Jobo Franks. He saved his horses with effort as the structure burned, losing all harness and about sixty tons of hay. Insurance covers about 3000 to replace, with rebuilding starting soon. Nearby G B Harner barn also damaged but not destroyed.
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John Franks
Sherman Township
David Dutton
Jobo Frankl
Jos. Frankl
Algona
Frankl
Franks
County Mutual Insurance Company
County Mutual
G. B. Harner
Swea Cir
Hobson Predicts War at Algona Chautauqua
Congressman Hobson warned of rising danger to the United States and urged a large peacetime navy and strong coast defense. He argued Japan’s expansionist aims threaten Pacific stability, urging rapid buildup to deter war within three years. He called for international peace measures and national readiness.
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Hero of
Santiago
Japan
Algona Chautauqua
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Richmond P. Hobson
Hobson
America
Pacific
China
Europe
United States
Inter
Philippines
Russia
United Braves
Atlantic
Pacife
Shatikey
Cleveland Ladies Orchestra Opens Gaya Sithe Chamtaugua
The Cleveland Ladies Orchestra entertained crowds at the opening event with Kolias and Tiglincelig instruments including bass viol cornet claironet and slide trombone. The orchestra drew deep audience focus as the music wound down and they played pieces requested to be repeated.
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Cleveland Ladies Orchestra
Kolias & Tiglincelig
Substitute Speaker Delights Audience in Riley Lecture
An accident prevented Bylvemer A. Long from presenting his part of the program, with Prof. Paul M. Pearson stepping in. The audience quickly appreciated the substitute, who delivered an excellent James Whitcomb Riley interpretation and a lively Plantation days in song and story recital, enjoyed even more than the fraternity number.
Nicola the Magician Delivers Terrifying Show
A fragmentary account describes Nicola the Magician performing Friday evening. The act featured an escape from handcuffs and a bound trunk, with warnings to the audience about dangers and imitators.
The Teachers Institute Opens With Noted Instructors
The institute began in Ston day with theory and practice, featuring L. N. Gerber former Hamilton County superintendent, Josephine E. Miller of Deak University, Stils Patoo English instructor, R. N. Gridiia of Lake City, E. L. Coburn St Louis music head, and city director Prof. Overmeyer. Interest is high as 170 subscribers join the chautauqua course. The session continues all next week and lists enrolled teachers.
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Stonday
L. N. Gerber
Hamilton County
Josephine E. Miller
Deak University
Stils Patoo
Emmenburg
R. N. Gridiia
Lake City
E. L. Coburn
St. Louis
Prof. Overmeyer
Buried Names Navigate Iowa Towns in Fragmented Ledger
A fragmented OCR list blends names of residents from multiple Iowa towns including Buffalo Center and West Bend with places like Staples and Staples area tosses. The roster-like text names many individuals and some family surnames, hinting at a community roll or notice page with scattered personal entries.
For Sale Very Cheap House and 3 Acres Near State 6
John G. Smith advertises a very cheap sale of a good house with 3 acres about five and a half blocks from State 6. The property offers a fine bathroom, city water, electric lights, telephone, a dry cellar, a barn cellar, a hen house, and a pea yard.
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John G. Smith
Notice of bid for laylog in Call's Addition block
Notice opens bidding for a laylog at Block No 255 in Call's Addition per profile and office guidelines. Bids due by August 8, 1908, at city office. city reserves rights and will consider well conditions of the center area.
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Des Moines
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Buffalo Center
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Loverne
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Jessie Miller
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Acris Curran
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Alma Johnson Demise
Feobimsom
Gary Anderson
Ewea City
Selma Johnkon Seance
Jobson
Maggie Brace
Mamie Brace
Seule Soo
Hers Hokanson
Peeree Hokanson
Tanai
Garrison Bachel
Stelle
Bessie Cupp
Carrie Ward
Plax Barledge
Lida Moore
Titonea Gertie Welhousen
Julia Schram
Mary Hansen Paul Clement Helle Segaertrude
Galina Heifoer
Alta Clemens West Bend
Winnie Hays
Ethel Cott
Fenton Minuie Lesage
Nica Lasse
Eten Nelsen Francis Fistsylvia
Lacing Herence Weisbrod Ener Weisbrod
Emwa Wilberg Corwith
Serena Mitchell
Ethe Bosworth
Waris Kreuger Whittemore Bupie Laue Grace Creighton
Carrie Hock Cocca Prester Neva Wel
Elta Walsh Ary Monarch
A. Russell
Bert Lolu Haweark
Clara Stone Achsah Andrews Ete Pies Er
Erron. D. Swit
Minute Media
Elsie Hingedort
Maude McDonald Ledyard
Frank Surchett
Winifred Barchett
Elsie Preeman
Olga Hardt
Cilia EH
Mary Wollae
Lote Merguson
Gerled
Agnus Soderies
Bude
Eiie Harton
Hoselia Nelson Staples
Minnesota
Clara Ferguson Boumboldt
Jows
Eva Ferguson
Choaeh Rapide
Florence Talbot Breaton
Violet Lister Hardy
Permilly Legler Gbarite
Lows
Margaret Phelan Lone Bock
Pearl Curr Geemaner
Laura Bradford Bingsted
Nori Gryver
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