Crumbling Docket Highlights Insanity Plea and Local Marriages
The criminal docket features Poole judged insane and committed to the criminal insane ward after a jury found him mentally unfit for trial. Warden J. Sanders notes concerns about his condition. W. S. Ewing’s check-forging case awaits trial. A wedding at the Charles E. Clark home near east low is planned for Evaline Clark and Benj Potter. A Shetland pony is for sale by Al Falkenhamer of Ti tka Iowa.
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Ib Haswell
T. S
Mr. Haswell
Gorath
Stand
Bailie
Jo Tha
Kate Meler
August Metor
Costa
Criminal
Lowa Varm
Poole
Yinouri
Kogauth
Madison Penitentiary
J. TL. Bonar
St. Madion
Attorby
J. Sanders
Avil Lime
Nera
Ewing
Chas. E. Clark
Evaline Clark
Benj. Potter
Supervisors review election returns and dam repair plans
The Board of Supervisors spends time auditing election results, approving bills, and considering repairs to highways and bridges. They may assist in repairing the North River Dam at Algona to protect the bridge abutment. In the First District tie results, Thompson is declared elected pending final check, while Irvington precinct ballots are sealed. Curran plans legal steps. Abel Worater of Riverdale Township remains critically injured from last summer’s fall, still alive today.
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Board of Supervisors
North River
Algona
Thompson
Irvington
Ballota
Curran
Harrington & Dickinson
Abel Worater
Riverdale Township
Mrs Clarke Sells North Thorington Street Home
Mrs. Clarke and daughter Agnes sell their North Thorington street residence to Sid J Backus, county superintendent, for 2800. They plan Vancouver, Washington, where another daughter works in stenographic duties. The piece notes Chau tauqua plans and Algona markets with price ranges for wheat and livestock.
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George IE. Clarke
Thorington Street
Sid J. Backus
Algona
Clarke
Agnes
Vancouver
Washington
Lulu McCoy
Death of J B Clapp Prominent Sabbath Missionary
News of J B Clapp a leading Sabbath school missionary reached Algona last week He died at his Fargo North Dakota home on Thursday November 12 His former home was Boone Iowa and his remains were taken there for burial joining by his sister in law Mrs Fred Waterhouse His family includes a wife two daughters and a son The older daughter had reached California but returned for the Boone burial His daughter in Minneapolis and son in Boone remain with Northwestern railroad duties He helped found Algona Presbyterian church and later worked for the railroad in various posts
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J. B. Clapp
Our Country
Fargo
North Dakota
Ormer
Boone
Iowa
Our City
Fred Waterhouse
California
Minneapolis
Northwestern Railroad
County Campaign Expenses Reported by Local Democratic Chair
Democratic county chairman M Finnell reported campaign expenses after the late race. The record notes cash on hand at 214760 dollars and an unresolved failure to render voter return data due to missing ballots.
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OGBL
Pete
Billa
M. Finnell
Central
E. McMallon
County Central
Cou Republican
ATO Ns
Tebe
Fook MoboNat
Pouate Eise
Starenson County
Caer Bee
Seerae
Bonar
Register and Leader
L J. Crown
COU County Central
B. Harn
Henry Norton
Stabl
Obsterreicker
J. Ui
Lana
Central Committee
Peeves
Igona
al Jancraft
Fenton
Wesley
Ledyard
Swea Olty
P.csievwss Sea Disburaemants
Ates
Penaeane
City Schools Report Mixed Attendance and New Seating
The son of Dr Hatch enrolled for sophomore work at Bryant. Many students across the district were absent last week due to severe colds. Florence Dangon attended school on crutches after a badly sprained ankle. A surprise party for Walter Turner, Junior class president, drew many classmates last Friday. Bryant’s enrollment exceeds previous years with about 165 students. new desks and regitation rooms were introduced, though some are still seated on chairs.
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Hatch
Bryant
Florence Dangon
Walter Turner
Debates and sketches at Algona events and talks
Prof Slagle lectures on the Philippines to Algona scholars as a high school debate team is selected. Friday night sees Katz sketches in the Bryant window and a native language debate at eight about federal control of interstate corporations. Blacksmiths meet in town with talks on liens, fair prices, loyalty, unity, and a summer picnic planned.
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de Pic
Loona
W. T
Mao
Bryant High School
Lilly Bowen
Ray McWhorter
Melvin Mackey
Harry Nolte
Mae Bowen
Walter Turner
Algona
Towa
Emmetsburg
Tate
Iowa State Blacksmiths Association
Bro. Anderson
Bode
W. A. Gillespie
L. A. Grenwall
J. A. Hamilton
Judge Querton
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Jon
Insane
Anamosa
Ourran
Mrs. Clarke
A. B. Avery
Spencer
Mr. Avery
Bryan, Lafollette
Henry Wallace
Avery
Db. Clapp
County Garpaigh
Mita
Alexe Taylor
Wehler Bros
Jewelers & Opticians
Wm. C. Steele
the Good Clothes Store
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