Thorson Johnson Wedding Surprises Bancroft Friends
At the bride’s parents home in Avoca Minnesota last Thursday C Oscar Thorson of Bancroft married Alicia Johnson daughter of nearby residents. The ceremony drew a small circle of friends. Thorson is a young farmer and son of IXSnute Thorson, a longtime local, while the bride’s family recently moved to Avoca. The writeup notes local connections and well wishes for the couple as they plan their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Minn
C. Oscar Thorson
Alicia Johns
Ixsnute Thorson
Zaccheus Johnson
Concert by Bancroft band planned at Jefferson hall
John returns from the Islands and Bancroft bandsmen prepare for a concert at Jefferson hall next Tuesday evening May 12. The program includes vocal bass tenor soprano solos a piano solo and a fiddlers contest. Attendance from within ten miles will aid band uniforms. Harvey Ingham editor of the Register and Leader is returning from Des Moines via Eagle township, noted for strong newspaper work and potential future governor.
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Jefferson Hall
Bancroft
Harvey Ingham
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Eagle Township
Rana L
Harvey
North Kossuth Notes and Local Health Updates
Mrs. Geo Vrooman suffers rheumatism. Laura and Lyon Rowe visited at the Worden home. Miss Etta Cahoon traveled to Blue Earth. Mrs J B Worden has improved after illness. Mrs Oscar Dutton recovered from whooping cough but was ill recently. Watts family produced fresh lettuce and radishes from their hot bed. Dell Smith returned to work after a brief illness with G E Sanders then Elmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Dutton
Watts
Dell Smith
G. £. Sanders
Elmore
Henry Eimers Family Suffering Measles In Seneca
In Seneca the Henry Eimers family is sick with measles. The L L A S meets at the H Jen sen home tomorrow. Harry Helgason and wife visited here over the weekend. M Dehnert and company are at work building a barn for S T Engesser. Bertha Jacobson of Minneapolis visited H Sorum home last Sunday. C B Hutchins of Algona was here last week surveying drainage districts. County papers criticized for attacking mail order houses and Sears Roebuck Economy cream separator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eimers
H. Jensen
Harry Helgason
M. Dehnert and Company
S. T. Engesser
Bertha Jacobson
Minneapolis
H. Sorum
C. B. Hutchins
Algona
Anderson, Bollig
Voigt
Thorson and Jensen
Sears, Roebuck & Co’s
Ledyard Social Roundup Notices and Arrivals
Mrs. Guy Wolfe and Mrs. Curtis visited Bluearth on Wednesday. Stacey Rhodenbush left for Minneapolis. Dr. Walters of Bancroft was in town on business. E. J. Riley and Mr. Torine of Germania were in Ledyard on business. Miss Kate Smith of Algona visited the Graves. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howe from Elmore visited ER. G. Rich spent over Sunday. Mrs. S. S. A. Youngblood returned home from Des Moines. Dixon family moved from Elmore into Al Nehring’s former house. Nehring bought the Wheeler residence and occupied it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Wolfe
Curtis
Bluearth
Stacey Rhodenbush
Minneapolis
Dr. Walters
Bancroft
E. J. Riley
Mr. Torine
Germania
Ledyard
Fred Howe
Elmore
ER. G
Mr. Dixon
al. Nehring
Mr. Nehring
C. EF. Wheeler
Local notes on sickness and small events in Nelson area
UNLON reports several illnesses including Melvin Bourne and Will Annis daughter with pneumonia. Ellsworth Vincent homebound with measles and Black Cat vicinity noted for sickness. Tom Burt loses a fine horse traveling to Hobart with hogs. McMahon brothers plan to build east of home. Andersons of Wesley visit Bourne. Cook family visit Ledyard. Ed Donovan basket sociable held with 45 attendees amid poor roads.
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Will Annis
Black Cat
Ellsworth Vincent
Tom Burt
Hobart
John Cook
B. Cook
Ledyard
Ed. Donavan
Plumb Creek Quarantine As Scarlet Fever Strikes Family
The Henry Caulking family remains quarantined as scarlet fever spreads with three sick. Anthony Jergensen and two sons Edged Harvey and Ed Hopkins have started for lands in South Dakota to prove up and secure property.
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Henry Caulking
Anthony Jergensen
Edged Harvey
Ed Hopkins
South Dako- 48
Serious Results Feared From Cough Or Cold
A historical notice warns that coughs or colds may lead to pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds and cautions against substitutes. Contact Conner for remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Conner
Marriage Unites Mary Kollash and Jacob Kochier
SWEA City notes a wedding today for Mary Kollash and Jacob Kochier. The record mentions other local moves, a misdirected telegram about John Gebritz, town council meeting changes, stock trade activity, and a Baptist church cleaning bee with close to a full agenda of small-town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Peet
Iawa City
Mary Kollash
Asn Jacob Kochier
Wesley Dr Brake and family visit local residents
The article notes Dr. Brake and his wife visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl O Rowe. It mentions cool weather damaging fruit, a trip by Lewis Rasmussen and family to North Dakota to visit relatives, and J L Wolcutt improving after lung fever. It also recalls a public school reception for graduates at Mrs Anna Johnsons, a Masonic lodge meeting in Garner, and a city well test planned by a South Bend Construction Co. The piece closes with Mr Colbys 80th birthday celebration among family.
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Lewis Rassmusson
North Dakota
Anna Johnson
Geo. B. Hall
J. W. Hopkins
Carl G. Rowe
Lewis Rasmussen
Theo. Doerfler
I. Gerdes
5. Wester
Fred Anderson
R. Wester
Garner
Masonic Lodge
the Construction Co
South Bend
Indiana
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Health Tonic
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea claims to tone the stomach stimulate the liver and strengthen the bowels making their action easy and natural. The tonic is marketed as the best for the whole system with 34c Tan or Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
R. H. Miller
Colds That Hang On Prompt Spring Remedy
Spring cold symptoms drain the system and nerves, potentially leading to illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for quick cough relief and expelling the cold. Safe and certain in results. E. Conner & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ie. E. Conner & Co
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Quick Spring Energy Boost
Tired nerves and low ambition in spring are said to change within 48 hours with Dr Shoop Restorative. The ad claims it strengthens nerves and vital organs, improves digestion and appetite, and quickly renews strength and vigor, sold by BE Conner & Co.
Local lenders offer small property loans
Haaoarp and PeeK announce tentative financing for property purchases with modest loan amounts. The note signals willingness to provide funds based on standard criteria, aiming to support buyers unable to secure larger credit.
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Bancroft News
Thorson-Johnson
Mabel Hayden
Spirit Lake
Megorden
Yankee Robinson
Mary Buse
Sudmeier
Milner
N. D
Edith Johnson
Estherville
L. L. West
DesMeinen
Bee West
Ray Mangan
Ceylon
Mina
Moving Picture Entertainment
J. L. Johnson
Rock Valley
Methodist Ladies Aid Bonty
Bert Thompson
J. W. Broadwell
St. John Nursery
Fairmont
Backus
Walters
Lewis J. Newel
Fen- 100
Dr. Guide
J. Babcock
Leota Wilson
John Fox
N. J. Schiltz
Maugier
A. J. Amundson
S. J. Kennedy
W. P. Sherlock
P. J. Nemmers
Medical College
Keokuk
Geo, Trousler
Deuster
Dyersville
Jno
Gaul
W. P. Johnson
B. W. Sudmeier
Milwaukee
Albert Howe
the Baptist Sunday School
John A. Winkel, Jr
Hettinger
Little Lucius Clement
Pat Higgins
C. A. Lee
F. P. Foll
Maud Lee
Eagle Grove
J. N. Holdings
J. Frinck
Ft. Dodge
Theodore Dixon
Seneca Township
J. Nemmers
Bert Resseguie
Gerled
H. B. Whitney
Walter Parsons
State Board of Pharmacy
Oborn
Wisconsin
Fred Greif
J. P. Bruer
E. L. Cole
Marshalltown
Ethel Owens
Bancroft High School
John Phelps
Manilla
P.I
States
Hong Kong
Seattle
J. H. Phelps
Ayer
Ayer Co
Lowell
John
Islands
Pacific
North Kossuth
Geo. Vrooman
Laura
Lyon Rowe
Worden
Etta Cahoon
Blue Earth
Seneca
Kate Smith of
Graves Home
5S. A. Youngblood
Nelson Twins
Will Bourne
Melvin
McMahon Brothers
Mrs
Grant Anderson
Wesley
Will Bourne Hone
Plum Creek
Swea City
Hepsel Tolmin
J.C. Taylor
Sivertson House
W. Zieger
Mrs. Eke, Stahi
Mrs. Turner
Algoon
Mrs. Wherry
Peter Eckholm
Iis
W. HA. Tallyn
Mr. Chiles
Wenona
Tood
Wm. Hodges
Esthervilla
John Gebrtz
Chicago
Haglands
Howard's Addition
Albert Erickson
C. J. Anderson
James McAdams
Lawrence Baker
Buell Pearson
J. M. Dre
O Garris
Dr. Brake
Britt
Carl 0. Rowe
W. M. Colby
Mr. Colby
Star Undertaking
F. S. Norton
Langdon & CO
Aug. Huenhold Garden
J. B. Winkel
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