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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
7
The community mourns Mrs. Finnell who passed after a long illness and Mrs. Richard Hodges of Irvings Hill who died October 1 at home. Highlights praise for Drs and caretakers, noting Finnell’s dedication to children and Hodges’ family ties. Mrs. Finnell’s Catholic funeral at the local cemetery and Hodges’ burial follow Memorial sentiments from neighbors and kin.
The article recalls a respected pioneer woman who inspired a Union Sunday school in her community. A large crowd gathered for the first meeting, with services at a neighbor's home and a funeral later for Mrs Emma Smith, a longtime Algona resident born October 11 1852. She married D T Smith in 1877 and left four sons, a daughter, and a grieving husband. The service was conducted by Rev O H Holmes, with burial at Riverview Cemetery.
Registration for claims to secure Rosebud Agency land in South Dakota began Monday at 12 05 am. Local seekers from Algona included Mesara McIntyre Irving Wilson Jack Stevens W H Horan and Wilder Algers. McIntyre found entries already started with about 9000 on file by early morning. Entry books close at each locality between the 15th and 11th of the month and drawing is on the 19th. Railroads run lines to the point of a chance at land with many from nearby taking part.
An old advertisement promotes a plaster product claiming quick relief for rheumatic pains back pain and chest discomfort. It markets Chamberlain's Hipleaent as a safe remedy and lists BE. Couner & 00 as sellers.
Hon B F Carroll, gubernatorial candidate for Towa, will address the public at the Algona opera house next Tuesday evening October 13. The event aims to rally support and outline the candidate’s platform amid the campaign.
Fragmentary line notes a sale of shell and items to Al Falkenbainer. Mentions tanks and fowe with unclear context. A fair prize field at bangdon's af aco four appears. details are unreadable and uncertain.
Dairymen from across the county gathered at the Kossuth county courthouse last Wednesday despite chilly weather. Judge Quarton presided while Prof Van Pilt and Dr Woods urged a specialized dairy cattle breed for better sires and commodity exchange, leading to a plan for a permanent local dairymen organization.
Greattinger Times reports on Monday morning September 20 the Catholic church wedding of Miss Lizzie Kelly to Mr William Kelly conducted by Rev Kelly Channing The bride known locally resided here and the groom worked east of town this summer A wedding dinner followed at John Kelly’s home The couple left by evening train for Algona to begin their home life The Times extends congratulations
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