Louis Albright of Plum Creek Passes Away After 74 Years
Obituary recalling Louis Albright a pioneer of Kossuth County Iowa who settled near Dubuque in 1838. Born in Germany his family moved to America and he lived a long life as a respected farmer near Plum Creek. The piece notes his early life in Dubuque, marriage to Elizabeth Neagle, and descendants across Iowa Minnesota and North Dakota. Burial details and church affiliations are mentioned, with reference to his wife and surviving children.
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Louiabright
Plum Creek
Kossuth
Ouss Albright
Gerry
Dubuque
Elizah Neagle
Albright
Ily
Milea
Marengo
Iowa
Kossuth County
Whittamore
Stover
Plum Creek Township
I Mes. Albright
eFerdinand
Algona
Man
C. B
Wm.bright
Ferguson
Plumbs
Stewart
Oregon
Edward
Henr Tighe
Minot
North Dakota
Loods
Prescott
Kanana
Clinton
Minnesota
Rabright
Episcopal Church of
Reglater
Louis Albright
State of
Song
Sérigay
America
Towa
Mpwcs
Mr. Albright
Indiana
Dubuqua County
Black Hawk
Fortress Monroe
Territory
Michigan
Julien Dubuque
Davenport
Keokuk
Germany
California
Death of 14-year-old Donald Vincent
Donald Vincent son of Mr and Mrs T J Vincent died this morning before four oclock after a week with diabetes. Despite a brave spirit the boy rapidly declined and did not seem to recognize his traveling father on arrival. Funeral plans were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
T. J. Vincent
Death of Algona resident Rachel Foster Cowan
Another long time Algona resident, Rachel M. Foster Cowan, died yesterday morning after asking for water and passing quietly beside the dark river. Born September 19, 1849 in Warren County Pennsylvania, she moved to Algona in 1871 and taught in public schools briefly. She married James Cowan on August 16, 1874 in Kennon Minnesota and leaves four children and her husband to mourn.
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Algona
James Cowan
Rachel M. Foster Cowan
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Kennon
Minnesota
Bors
Tree house sermons from Algona pastor impress locals
Rev. O. H. Holmes built a nine by twelve foot tree house in a willow tree near his home. The platform sits about ten feet up, enclosed by a railing, with rugs and chairs for composing sermons and discussing ideas on Iowa law. Mrs. Holmes and the children use it as well and callers are welcome.
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O. H. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Algona
Grandpa Heckart
Iowa
Hanna elected district elector in June primary
Ametsburg Reporter reports Geo Hanna of LaVerne won the district elector post in the June primary. The district favored progressives by about five thousand, with Hanna described as a Standpatter, narrowly outpoling a Carroll county rival endorsed by the tenth district delegates at the state convention.
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Ametsburg
Geo. Hanna
LaVerne
George
Carroll County
Stray Dogs Kill Sheep in County Fund Authorized
Aug reports that 16 to 90 sheep were killed by stray dogs at Torine's farm. The county has created a fund to pay damage claims for domestic animals from wandering dogs, and Torine is expected to receive at least part of the sheep's value.
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Germania
Torine
Algona Markets Today Cash Grain and Dairy Quotes
Algona markets show wheat 0.93 to 1.05, oats 0.44 to 0.40, barley 0.60 to 0.56, rye 0.606 to 0.650, flax 0.08 to 1.10, corn 0.70 to 0.75, timothy hay 1.20, hens 0.86, eggs 0.14, dairy butter 0.160 to 0.18, steamery 2.50.
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Algona
Death on Northwestern train as Irvington man dies trying to alight
John Weisner age 68 of Irvington township died early Saturday near Algona after attempting to jump from a southbound Northwestern passenger train. He struck a railroad tie, crushing the skull and breaking the right leg. Unmarried, he lived with brother-in-law Fred Dale on Ridge Road. Funeral held at Algona Catholic Church with Father Halpin.
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John Weisner
Irvington Township
Northwestern
Welaner
Algona
Irvington
Weisner
Tuinota
Fred Dale
Ridge Road
Ulinois
Trvington
Father Halpin
Ringlings Return Draw Algona Crowd After Eleven Years
Ringling show drew 16 500 people to Algona last Friday with an estimated total near 18 000 including non attenders. The street parade was canceled due to late arrival and soft roads. An outdoor program ran 4 to 7 pm with fewer animals but satisfactory receipts and record reserved seat sales for the season. It has been eleven years since Ringlings appeared in Algona.
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Algona
Ong
Ringling
Ringlings
Pickpocket spree hits crowds after Friday ride to town
A large theft spree occurred Friday as thieves robbed riders and train crowds. Leroy Barton of La Verne lost about 28 dollars at the station, with others losing sums from small change up to 35 dollars. Seventeen purses were found rifled in grass near Largon's shop and Northwestern depot, containing tickets. Ladies lost watches. Mr. Knutson of Swea City lost over 20 dollars. Ben Reed of the Advance was targeted in the circus crowd but saved his pocketbook by grabbing his boat tails. 600 acres of hay land near Algona is listed for Bent.
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Leroy Barton
la Verne
Capt
Ingham
Archie Huchigan
Dr. Bourne
Largon
Northwestern
Mr. Knutson
Swea City
Fire Destroys Sparks Brothers Stock Barns
A lightning strike during a Thursday evening storm destroyed the Sparks Brothers large barn on the old Watt Jones place four miles southwest of town. Little stock inside escaped uninjured. a stallion suffered injuries after braking free of a fence. The Northwestern Land Co. owns the barn, with losses near 2000 and 8000 insurance. The piece also notes faculty resignations at Coe College Cedar Rapids and new appointments, plus plans for Carnegie science hall and future expansion in 1908 and 1909.
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Sparks Brothers
Contente
Watt Jones
Sparks
Northwestern Land Co
Coo College
Cedar
Rapids
James J. Gow
A. M
Blair Academy
Blairatown
New Jersey
Stookey
University of Omaha
J. Hubert Scott
Boston University
Edinburg University
Northwestern University
Evanston
Illinois
Bonnie Blackburn
Carnegie Naw Science Hall
Miss Stella Rich Notes and Musical Return to Family Home
Miss Stella Rich who has been visiting Blue Earth and Kimora for a month is a guest at uncle H. C. Rich's home. In February she ended a five month contract with Midland Lyceum Bureau of Des Moines after performing as a ten place soloist and taking a leading role in musical affairs. The M. E. Burgh church Sunday night enjoyed a solo by Miss Rich whose charming rendition drew favorable comment.
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Ledyard News
Stella Rich
Blue Earth
Kimora
H.C. Rich
Miss Rich
Midland Lyceum Bureau of
Des Moines
M. Fi.burgh
Lost watch found on Algona straits day
A gold watch with a chain lost on Lost Uirens Day in Algona. The outer case bears the letters Matilda Burkholder. the inside carries the inscription. The finder will be rewarded.
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Algona
Matilda Burkholder
Collection of Indian Photographs For Indian Day
Tom Sherman of Milwaukee sends a collection of original Indian photographs to Titonka for Indian Day. The note details Rain-in-the-Face Sitting Bull and Gall prints, with Life portraits by F B Fiske from Ft Yates. Includes a Sitting Bull tobacco pouch and a personal appraisal of notable Sioux leaders and burial sites.
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Tom Sherman
Milwaukee
West
Titonka
al Falkenbainer
Express
F. B. Fiske
Ft. Yates
Sitting Bull
Gall
War Department
Sittin Bull
St. Elizabeth’s
Grand River
Bull Head
Hfe
Bullhead
Dave Haggard
Leon Smith
Capt. Ingham
Melzar
Ed Ristian
Buttermaker Sets Record at Germania Creamery
Germania creamery reports June shipments of 23 700 lbs of butter and patrons paid 85 133 12. Buttermaker Dyer lauds record since arrival, citing low manufacturing costs and superior management in northern lows.
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Gérmania
Germania
Dyer
Notice to Painters and Carpenters Seneca Township Board Meeting
The board of directors of Seneca township will meet at Center School House on Saturday August 8 1908 at 1 p m to receive bids for shingling several school houses and related work. Bids include shingles for Dist No 1 18 by 28 feet Dist No 6 28 by 36 feet and alterations in Dist No 3 including a 8 by 10 foot area with two half windows and an inside door. shingles specified as star A stake with four and a half nails per weather. contractor to furnish all material. Painting inside Dist No 4 two coats on 22 by 36 feet, material furnished by Peloter. Board reserves right to reseat any bid. By Seneca township board secretary E O Helgason Fenton Iowa.
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Board of School
Seneca Township
Center School House
Dist
School House
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Nis Albright
Maud Schleicher
Minneapolis
Harold
Florence
Woodson
South Dakota
Cowan
Langdon
Congregational Church
Carr
Guarive
Lina Rooster
Spirit Lake
Donald Vincent
Rev. Holmes
Kheir Laut
Ben Reed
Ben
Iinuiter
Uirens
Fom Sherman
Gies
McCormick
W. H. Horges
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