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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
5
Forested precincts and hand tallies show Allison with a statewide lead of about 8 000 to 10 000 over Cummins while Cummins strongholds push for Cummins. Woods reports indicate Allison carried several counties including Du buque Kansas and surrounding districts with varying margins as results trickle in.
Latest office reports list vote totals by district with Francis leading Boyle for state senator by about 1500, plus district splits in Emmet Palo Alto and Kossuth results. Corey wins supervisor seat across multiple wards and townships. Owen defeats Stahl in Fourth district. Curran appear favored for Republican nomination with Thompson winning Democratic nod.
Albright of Plum Creek and Myron Schenck of Union recalled a 1892 wet spring when corn planting was delayed to late June yet yielded well in Kossuth County. They urged perseverance, noting late planting can still produce strong crops and inviting readers to build with affordable materials from Woodroad Wheeler Lumber Co.
A large gathering of former associates joined the Congregational church ladies Monday evening to bid farewell to Mr Starr. Speakers praised his long service to Algona and promised to cherish their ties as he moves to new work in Colorado. Starr departed yesterday afternoon for his new home.
St Cecilius Catholic Church hosted the Wednesday morning ceremony of Jon J. Holtzbauer and Isabelle Rose Barry, two prominent Algona youths. Rev. W J Halpin officiated with Joseph Bestenisher as best man and Marie Barry as brides maid. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with toasts and gifts, highlighting the couple’s place in local society and business.
The paper extends congratulations to the young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Holtzbauer, who will reside at the A. Maluey house in the northern part of town. They invite friends to visit from time to time as they begin their life together.
Yesterday at noon Miss Kate Peterson and Mr W D Washburn were married at the bride’s parents home in north Altona. Rev Holmes performed the ceremony in front of a small gathering, followed by a wedding banquet. The couple left for a trip to Chicago and New York then plan to reside at Brownsville Oregon where Mr Washburn holds large property interests. Miss Peterson, an Al gone girl and respected teacher, is widely esteemed in the community.
A large crowd gathered at the opera house despite rain to hear Dr. Maynard honor fallen Civil War heroes and urge Applied Patriotism. He warned against greed and corporate overreach threatening liberty, calling on citizens to act now.
The article profiles Mr. Marsh, a prominent Mobile businessman and Methodist church minister, expanding cemetery ventures with Pine Crest and Lincoln Park for Negroes. It notes civic praise, charity, and a controversial charge viewed as unfounded by church members amid a backdrop of patriotic recruitment rhetoric and social status.
Rev S P Marsh once pastor of Algona M E church was arrested in Mobile Alabama on a forgery charge tied to a 2500 note but was fully exonerated by the Mobile court. Marsh helped found Palmetto Beach Alabama and now owns land between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico with plans for a new cemetery.
A new custom praised by the Manson Democrat celebrates Mother's Day by wearing white flowers. Proclamations by mayors of large cities encouraged the display of a white flower, preferably a carnation, to honor mothers living or dead. Originating in Philadelphia, the idea spread to the west and was observed Sunday May 10.
The Titonica School closed Friday evening with a program and graduating exercises at the Methodist church. Teachers Mrs. Margaret Moore and Misses Bernice Stoddard and Lucretia Ackley left Saturday for summer vacation. Mrs. Moore’s work in the primary department earned high praise and she may return next year. FOR SALE OR RENT: Ceylon Hotel property offered with favorable terms. written requests to F C Hensingsen, cashier, Miret National Bank, Ceylon Minnesota.
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