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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
5
Store invites hundreds to make it their headquarters offering free delivery to railroad depots and refunds railroad fare on purchases of ten dollars or more. Fall and winter stock of men and boys clothing hats and furnishings highlighted with special week long prices on summer suits and odd pants to close out in Algona.
County fair officials express jubilant prospects for the next week as the new exhibition building nears completion with 75 foot roof height and white outer walls. Stock entries rise, poultry and hog houses promise exhibitors delight, and a strong music vaudeville program heads to the opera house with North Western excursion trains boosting attendance.
D Platt a Civil War veteran aged 72 died at his home Sunday morning after a five year paralysis illness. He was born in New York and enlisted in Dubuque Queensland Iowa troops. He held a pension of 30 from a special act. Survived by ten children, three daughters at home, some moving to Canada and the Dakotas. Funeral service was conducted by Rev C By Spray at the M E church with GA B assistance.
The Bancroft column rebukes local papers for spreading an unfounded rumor that J. Lillie would name the writer deputy sheriff if elected. The author defends Republican credentials, recalls past deputy pay, and chastises rivals for attacks on Will Brown while vouching support for Roosevelt and Cumming. The piece laments misrepresentation and calls out the Courier and Reporter for credit grabbing.
The First District Republicans held a supervisor convention at the courthouse on Wednesday. After 19 fruitless ballots the vote split among A M Curran Sherman A L Webster Cresco and Albert Butterfield Riverdale. On the 20th ballot Butterfield was nominated to succeed Jno 8 Cullan Whittemore. The contest was strenuous yet accepted with good grace. Butterfield is viewed as one of the county’s best qualified men and his chances at the polls look strong.
Iowa national guard teams at Seagirt New Jersey feature the Fifty-sixth regiment dominating the regimental match with top scores. Private Inkol of Company F placed high among twelve Iowa shooters, while horse losses affect local farmer J. Munch. Swea City Herald notes church and farm improvements as owners press for better tenants.
A large congregation heard Rev. C. J. Spray argue against literal hell while affirming future judgment. He stressed opportunity for repentance beyond earthly life, contrasting beliefs about eternal punishment and spiritual concern after death.
Miss Charlotte Edna Fulghum of Mason City wed John V. Bohning of Algona last Wednesday at 3 p m with about forty guests. The ceremony took place at the Fulghum home which was richly decorated. Fulghum is noted as a prominent, devout community member and active in church work. Bohning, formerly of Belmond, moved to Mason City for Mem ories College and is described as a man of business integrity with many friends.
Community aims to unite education efforts for Algous residents with a single new high school. About 140 students enrolled now. once returning veterans arrive, expected over 460. Central school graduation near sixty, with others from novesty. Musical events and various ceremonies planned as part of a broad program.
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