Rabid Dog Attack Triggers Pasteur Institute Run in Burt
A mad dog in Burt caused panic on a Wednesday as it attacked Claude Whitehill and Meinzer, with another boy, and dragged a man by the arm. Doctors treated wounds, a public dog slaughter was proposed, and the family sought Pasteur Institute care in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Telonging
Lon Whitehill
Claude
John Mefczer
George Adams
Harry Adams
Burt
Meinzer
Laude Whitehill
Peters
Chicago
Pasteur Institute
Pasteur
Mr. Meinzer
Adams
Three Years for Dexter in Mail Fraud Case
Dexter, a Burt man linked to the National Land Co. in Algona, was sentenced in Fort Dodge to three years in the penitentiary and a $500 fine for using the mails to defraud. He told the court he cared for his wife and three children, implying associates behind the scheme and promising settlements. The trial featured jury selection delayed by prior press coverage and presentations by District Attorney Faville and defense attorney E V Swetting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Ft. Dodge
Reed
Register
Leavenworth
A. Ira Dexter
Burtman
Algona
National Land Co
Fort Dodge
Faville
Jas. H. Rogers
E. V. Swetting
Swetting
M.A. Dexter
United States
Philip Mhret
Milford
Herman I
Peters
Lake Park
C. IX. Yost
Allison
Iowa
Poultry Show to Be Big at Algona Fair
County exhibit prizes lure local poultry breeders led by Superintendent King. Algona firms sponsor awards though poultry growers are barred from competing. list includes prizes for Leghorns, Pekins, Wyandottes, Geese, and chicks, plus goods from local merchants and subscriptions, with many specific prize items and donor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Algone
Algony Milling
Mosq
Eblers & Co
Harrison Bros
Gillon
Harrison Brod
Els
Woodford Wheeler Lumber
Leghorn Elleles
la Lheinsetin
Leg
Lughorn Ehleks
Algona Adyvauite
Nerion
Lowe Bros
North Tows Lumber
W. Leghorn Fowls
Amis Pougoct
Rabbers
John Govders
Liesstl
Ambrellia
B. Staghorn Elek—Sille Walst
Theo Yards
I. EB. Conner & CoBest Pauls
W. PL Rawls Ehichs
Stagh
Gatlon van Lee
Dee Willer
Langdon & Co
Perndellaive
Vincent
Bros
M. i
Turkey
Bayuou
John Mesing
O. Shapsos
Dinglay & Co
B. Lewhorn
P. Stock
Kraft Clothing
Tico
W. Paine
Dh. Reaser
Lexhorn Chicks
C. W. Leghorn
Gun Pletuce
Franged
Laird
Rocker
Steele
Ditton & Sorenson
Foley Jamps
St. Paul Mran
White Rock Chicks
Toulouse Geese
Pivek
Cau Freck
Otto Falkenbuinur
Airton & Anderson
Pittern
Rea Ohill J. Brownell
Death and funeral notices from Cresco township area
Obituary notices report the death of Alex Brown a prominent Cresco township farmer at 69 with services led by Rev Holmes at the farm and burial in Riverview cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs J R Jones and Miss Cora Setchell. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs M A Setchell and J W Bates along with brief life histories and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jones
Cora Setchell
Alex Brown
Crasco Township
Alexander Brown
Ambrose A. Call
Wu. H. Ingham
Callize
Ambrose
Capt. Ingham
A. TL. Seeley
Kossuth County
August Zahiten
Christian Hackman
Irving
Young Brown
Massachusetts
Kossubh County
Cresco Township
Mr. Brown
Margaret Burr
Algona
Brown
Rosa
Geo. Barr
Alexander J
Agnes Iu
James Seeley
Thomas Wilson Brown
Tie
C. BH. Holmes
Riverview Cemetery
Wallace Wedding of Rubie 1 and Howard J Wallace
In a June 26 ceremony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis the marriage of Rubie 1 to Howard J. Wallace was solemnized. The home parlor featured Lohengrin music, white peonies and roses decor, and a harp orchestra provided paneet music as guests offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Rubie
Howard J. Wallace
Dairs
Dougal Wallace
Lohengrin
Dorothy Eugenia Hover
Hortense M
Burt to Celebrate as Scheduled Despite Smallpox Rumor
A Burt celebration proceeds on schedule despite rumors of cancellation due to a smallpox scare in Union township. Authorities report no cases within four miles of Burt, and a large crowd from Alova is expected. Rav Holmes delivers the ovation with a fine program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Union Township
Alova
Rav
Holmes
Smallpox Gains in Union Township
The Union township board of health reports seven total smallpox cases, with three new since last week. Quarantine at the W. W. Annis home and other sufferers including Mrs. Frink and Mrs. Brace prompt disinfecting and home isolation. The resolution orders public gathering bans, home isolation, premises disinfection, church and school disinfecting, and compulsory vaccination for those not yet vaccinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township
W. W. Annis
Frink
Mra
Annis
J. F. Cook
Williard Brace
Board of Health of
Kossuth County
Iowa
Board of Health
Board of Trustees of
Good Hope Church
Board of
Hrawra Union
T. J. B. Hovivs
Heating Contract Lets Spurbeck Lambert Win Bid
Dr M J Kenelick awarded contracts for hospital heating plant and plumbing in Algona Monday. Spurbeck Lambert Co won the heating job in a field of bidders, with J A Wolcott securing the plumbing contract. Work starts next week as local firms undertake what is described as a strong showing against large city companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurbeck-Lambert Co
Algona Hospital
M. J. Kenelick
Spurbeck-Lambert Company
Belog
J. A. Wolcott
Algona
Bastalty
Severe storm lashes Algona area with hail and lightning
A Sunday afternoon storm brought heavy rain and a severe hail event across Algona and nearby townships. Hail damaged oats and corn in Cresco and Union townships, with stones up to crab apple size. A horse was killed by lightning near Irvington township, and many fuses burned out at the Algona electric plant. Butter scotch noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Union
Cresco
Mike
Chubb
Jas. Stewart
Schenck
Union Township
George Harness
Irvington Township
Algoose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yaitehill
Pasteur Inittute
J. B. King
Algona Firma
Bue
Alex, Brown
M. A. Setchenl Wixpires
M. A. Setchell
Jesup
Cora
Warren Bates
J. W. Bates
Mr. Bates
Mr Bates
C. W. Bates
Quincy
Mass
Waterloo
Misa Mary Harvey
Mabel
Schuyler
Ralph
Irvington
Gresco
Fllae-Smith
Ward Wallace
Mies Inbieth
Lastevdanys
Iania Polors
Reaser
Rogee
Kate
Hott
Phis
Mother
G. 0. Simpson
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