Wesley’s Commencement and Pioneer Andrew Cosgrove Death
The Wesley correspondent reports the public schools will close June 4 with four graduates: Alice Cosgrove DeEtta Hall Dasie Felt and Carrie Johnson. Rev Torbet of Algona to speak May 28 at the M E church. Andrew Cosgrove a longtime Wesley township pioneer dies May 13 after heart trouble and rheumatism. funeral May 16 at the Catholic church. He was born in Ireland in 1832 and lived in Canada before moving to Kossuth County. He leaves a wife five daughters and four sons and was known for generosity. The piece notes local updates on teachers county affairs and weather affecting planting, with various residents traveling or ill and a changed train schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Alice Cosgrove
DeEtta Hall
Dasie Felt
Carrie Johnson
Torbet
Algona
M. E
Sheridan
Miss Harrison
Miss Smith
Miss Pearson
Mount Vernon
Sealatant
Lockwood
Miss Brown
Miss White
Andrew Cosgrove
Wesley Township
Cosgrove
Ireland
Canada
Kossuth
Bia
Society notes showcase local gatherings and birthdays
The 600 club entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Weaver's home. Mrs. Parker to host a six o'clock dinner for about twenty teacher friends. Shakespearian club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Reed. full attendance desired as the season ends. Mesdames Stock and Benjamin hosted teachers and school associates at a six o'clock dinner. Ladies Missionary Society to meet at Mrs. Patterson's home with Miss Mary Wright, a Turkish missionary, speaking on mission work in Turkey and the Far East in Turkish costume. A surprise party for Mrs. Lydia Worster marked her fiftieth birthday at the old Worster farm, celebrating with long-time friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church
James Patterson
Mary Wright
Turkey
Far East
Miss Wright
Lydia Worster
Worster
Big Four M. W. A. picnic set for June in Livermore
County news notes from Kossuth and adjoining counties report the Big Four M. W. A. picnic scheduled for June 16 in Livermore. Other items include new rural carrier Carl Priebe on Route 2 Fenton with Ernest Priebe as substitute. Wesley businessmen funding road care. Rock Island depot fire in Estherville. evangelistic meetings in Estherville led by Evangelist Lyon after May 1. Corwith may gain a union depot. a May wedding in Murdo South Dakota surprises friends of Chas Corey and Celene Cure. cement sidewalk damage in Whittemore due to April heat. Memorial Day address planned by Col H. H. Rood in Emmetsburg. Britt shooting incident cooling to facts of a husband wife dispute and a hired girl injury.
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Kossuth
Livermore
Corwith
Iowa Central
Town Central
Celene Cure
Old Elvesfold
Murdo
South Dakota
Wess
Chas
Corey
Whittemore
Col
H. H. Rood
Mt. Vernon
Emmetaburg
Col. Rood
Iowa Vicksburg
Emmetsburg
Memorial Day Observance in Algona Details
Memorial exercises begin May 30 with a sermon at the Congregational church by Rev Holmes. May 31 features a 10:30 a m program at the Call Opera House with a sequence of talks, music, and the Lincoln's Gettysburg Address followed by a procession to the cemetery for grave decoration. Comrades and auxiliary groups invited. donations for graves to be brought to the Post hall May 29.
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Algona
Congregational Church
Holmes
Call Opera House
Torbet
Old Camp Ground
Post
Laura Chubb
The
Glee Club
Wm. M. Galbraith
America
State Street
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Company F
Beginning of the End Farwell Program at Call opera House
The Al gona public schools hold commencement events next week May 26 and 27 at Call opera house. On Wednesday the class presents The Princess with named cast members and on Thursday the commencement exercises proceed with music, address by Rev. Orion P Pfeifer, diplomas, and benediction. Tickets go on sale May 25 at Conner's drug store. prices 15 20 and 25 cents.
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Anoas
Algona Public Schools
Call Opera House
M. E. Church
Walter Torbet
Call Opera Housa
Lau Chubb
Ethel
Alice Cruikshank
Blanche
Mae Bowen
Mellissa
Lady Blanche
Gertrude Mesing
Psyche
Lillian Harwood
Christie
Sarah Harness
Matilda
Lilly Bowen
Violet
Entietta Millia Lege
Prince
Paws
Archard Gamm
King Arthur
Loyd Wellendorf
King Gama
Wilfred Carlson
Cyril
Ray Mewhorter Florian
Harry Ward Ipse
Gama
Casper Nelson
Forget
Eeeeeese Girls’ Glee Club
Falkenheimers to Seattle for six week western trip
Otto Falkenheimer leaves Algona June first with Mrs Falkenheimer for Seattle Exposition duties after being selected from Beckwith company sales to survey western operations. The trip includes Denver and several western cities, lasting six weeks. Whittemore Champion reports Armstrong and family en route to Emmetsburg with dinner stop and remarks about Leo Walter and local industry.
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Otto Falkecainer
Nebraska
Kansas
Algona
Otto
Beckwith Company
Seattle
Mra. Palkenhamer
Denver
Whittemore Champion
Harry Armstrong
Tittonka
Emmeteburg
Armstrong
Leo Walte
Leo
Wolfe
Titonka
Iowa
Lena Rivers to Be Staged at Opera House Friday
Burton Nixon company presents Lena Rivers this Friday night at the opera house. Beulah Poynter adapted the popular novel into a drama that has delighted over eight million in recent years. The production features a capable cast and elaborate scenic equipment, bringing the beloved story to life.
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Lena Rivers
Hag
Opera House
Burton Nixon
Misa Beulah Poynter
Long Rivera
Flue Driving Stallion in Algona Be Offered for Viewing
Fine spotted stallion advertised by Bert Pook invites interested buyers to call at his barn in Algona. The notice also mentions a 44.45 percent loan on town property by M. P. Haggard of Algoug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M,p, Haggard
Algona
Bert Pook
M. P. Haggard
Algoug
Stranger Found Lying Unconscious At Central Depot
A man, about fifty, was found on the sidewalk north of the Central depot yesterday afternoon. He appeared afflicted with a condition resembling epilepsy. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and shows signs of improvement this morning. No identifying details were found to reveal his name or origin.
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Ch Central Depot
Troubles for Nicoll Family After Death and Travel
Mr and Mrs Frank Nicoll face severe strain as Nicoulin returns home from Adair Iowa to learn of her brother Robin Pinkerton s death on Monday. She lies prostrate while burial plans proceed. The couple had journeyed from Adair to Glenwood and Cherokee visiting their son Frank, seeking placement at a feeble minded home. The recent losses and travel exhaust her, with neighbors offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nicoll
Nicoulin
Robin Pinkerton
Adalp Iowa
Applton
Wis
Pinkerton
Glenwood
Frank
Cherokee
Debate At High School Ends In Sophomore Win
The high school held a debate on the laboring class question. Freshmen Mae Dawson Willis Bradley Eddie Clark argued the negative while Loveta Anderson Milton Norton Ray Keene spoke for the sophomores. Judges Moers Dickinson Shearer Swetting awarded two to one for the sophomores.
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Sophmore
Mae Dawson
Willis Bradley
Eddie Clark
Loveta Anderson
Milton Norton
Ray Keene
Sophmores
Moers
Dickinson
Shearer
Swetting
Cemetery lot care requests in season urged to inform 43 44 EB
People wishing the sexton to tend cemetery lots this season are asked to inform Bliskmann at the address 43 44 EB. The notice urges prompt action for prearranged care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Bliskmann
Buggies Show New Lines From Velie and Durst Dart
Local carriage makers advertise new buggy lines including Velie Carriage Co models and the Blue Ribbon line by Durst Dart while Kratzer carriage offerings are highlighted. The notices present a showcase of styles and branding for prospective buyers.
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Velie
The
Velie Carriage Co
Kratzer Carriage
Blue Ribbon
Durst Dart
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J. W. Hopkins
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Plymouth
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M. P. Weaver
Miner's
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Fenton
Ernest Priebe
Rock Island
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Evangelist Lyon
Ot Britt
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