Elgin Notes and Local Happenings 1900
Mrs CG, T Schmid and Misa Rena visited Osborn from Whuraday to Monday. Celia Tichman will vacation at Payette with her sister Mrs Klock. Martha Hannt renovates property behind Joan Lehman’s residence. A big snow storm hit northeastern Tow on Sunday March 25. No red lemonade on the Fourth of July 1900 unless weather warms. Obituaries: Mrs Lucinda Vinton and L M Blakelsey died in March 1900. Rev Heide and family visited Elgin before emigrating to Kansas for a missionary charge. Gun Boyer nearly thought sawed by a wood saw. it only touched his thumb. Town election March 26 1900. elected L B Mattoon mayor W F Finke assessor WN Schori treasurer L Ainsworth recorder C T Schmid Thos Knudtson councilmen. Vote count 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Schmid
Misa Rena
Osborn
Whuraday
Celia Tichman
Payette
Mrs. Klock
Martha Hannt
Joan Lehman
Lucinda Vinton
Wil. Vinton
Elgin
L. M. Blakesley
Rev. Heide
Irlandia
Kangas
Haide
L. B. Mattoon
W. F. Finke
Wn, Schori
L. Ainsworth
C. T. Schmid
Thos, Knudtson
Enat
Easter Program At M. E. Sunday School Opens At 11
Easter program by M. E. Sunday School members set for April 4 at 11 a m with opening orchestra and multiple soloists and readings led by teachers and local performers. Also notes storm devastation reported across several towns including Elgin Melrose Park Chicago and Columbus with many deaths and injuries. Municipal election results show F W Hughes elected mayor and eight council and town posts filled for two year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Melrose Park
Chicago
Chiscago
Maywood
Plismnfield
Alabama
Georgia
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Ohio
Toledo
Columbus
LaGrange
Obituary of John Theophilus Bailey from Poplar Bluff
Rev W A Tetley reads the obituary for John Theophilus Bailey born August 20 1900 in Leeper Mo. He died March 18 1920 in Poplar Bluff at age 19 years 6 months 16 days from tuberculosis and flu effects. He lived in Fayette and Poplar Bluff, attended Upper Town University at Payette Iowa, served in the student army training corps, was business manager of the college paper, editor in chief of the Junior Annual, and was active in the MCG A. He is survived by his father Dr W R and Frances L Bailey, two sisters and many relatives and friends in Missouri and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tetley
John Theophilus Bailey
Frances L. Bailey
Leeper
Missouri
Popular Bluff
Lecper
Fayette
Poplar Bluff
Upper Town University
Payette
Iowa
Theo
M. CG. A
Student Army Training Corps
Holinys
Theo Schmid
Higin
Towa
Obituary of George Grover of Brainard Iowa 1862 1920
George Grover born October 16 1862 in Clermont Iowa son of William and Susanna Gruver died March 24 1920 at his home near Brainard aged 57 years 6 months He learned harness making in West Union later worked outdoors and moved to Brainard in 1904 He married Mary Hofer and had four children Max William who died 1919 Mrs A R Lubke Reuben and Kathryn He suffered ill health for years and died after an apoplexy funeral services were conducted by Rev Wedel and he was buried in Elgin cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mary Hofer
Blain
Max William
A. R. Lubke
Reuben
Kathryn
Qrainard
Etta
Fred
West Union
W. T. Grover
Port Wing
Wisconsin
Wedel
Baptist Church
Elgin
Thanks for Kindness in Our Bereavement Card
Mrs George Gruver and Children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy extended during bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gruver
Five Seek Republican Senate Nomination in June Primary
Five candidates enter the June Republican primary for the Senate seat. They include Gu Gunderson of Eigin Billy Comstock of West Union Geo Martman of Fayette and A F B Anderson of Delwain. Representative Walrath of Arlington joins, saying he will run after Governor Harding vetoed a special session. Also notice: for sale 12,000 feet of native lumber from Gue Gunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gua Gunderson
Eigin
Billy” Comstock
West Union
Geo. Martman
Fayette
A. F B. Anderson
Delwain
Walrath
Arlington
Des Moines
Harding
Gelwein
Elgin Canning Co contracts for sweet corn acres
The Elgin Canning Co plans to contract acreage for sweet corn at 15.00 per ton for the coming season. A letter provided by M. Kuelfsinger, secretary of the Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company, cites the New York firm and first hand details on butter imports, market prices, and shifting demand. The report notes Danish butter arrivals, prices around 68 to 73 cents per pound, and a trend toward normal food values amid reduced foreign buying. It also describes community church events and a county Interchurch World Movement convention scheduled for April 6 in Oelwein, urging participation and donations for a hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kuelfsinger
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
New York
Letter from Dr Hadsel reports Grand Rapids moves and health
Dr Hadsel writes from Grand Rapids Michigan describing family health a flu scare for Harry and Jack Doth two weeks in bed. He lists an office at 81 Monroe Ave and an upper flat at 738 Fountain St. He notes freight delays and a mild spring after a harsh winter. He praises Elgin water works and pushes for Consolidated School funding and local schooling equity. Public schools close for Easter for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecho
Fountain Street
Harry
Higin
Elgin
Thaxa
Hadsel Jolay
Echo
New Sewing School Opens Under Mrs Lehman Guidance
Community members hear that Mrs G Lehman will offer a full course in sewing beginning at basics with pattern cutting design planning and both hand and machine sewing. She is a trusted local dressmaker and aims to provide a practical businesslike training to foster skilled beginners in Flyin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lehman
Businose College
Lehman
Flyin
Sha’ Non
Pioneer Caroline Bauder Dies After Long Life
A Pioneer from Elgin area, Caroline Bauder, 67, died March 29 1920 in Wyin after a period of illness. Born Sept 26 1852 on Jacob Gehring’s Elgin farm, she lived through Civil War and World War I, raised six children, and was a devoted Baptist. Funeral set for Thursday at the Elgin Baptist Church with Rev. Weilel presiding. interment in Elgin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Bruder
Higtin
Jacob Gehring
Turkey
McGregor
Digin
Baptist Church
Angina Poe
Caroline Muegg
Jacob
Maria Ruegs
Elgin
Hans Winkter
Lves
Samuel Bander
Ufe
Edward
Wyin
Ernest
Mary Skurshoug
Frances
Bauder
Bix
A. G. Bauder
Cedar Rapida
Mary Skaraling
O. J. Olao
Bounty payouts in Allamakee County total 5086.70 dollars
Allamakee County paid out 5086.70 in bounties last year with 17029 groundhog scalps at 0.16 each. Wolves earned 656, foxes 871, pocket gapers 404.30, and 1402 rattlesnakes at 0.60 each. Population near 17,208 suggests one groundhog bounty per resident, while Edith Grether returns from Mt. Vernon to visit Gornel College during Hayter vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allamakea County
Wnl
Waukon Democrat
Mississippi River voyage opens Gulf season for local launches
River traffic resumes as Mississippi clears of ice and debris. L. I. Bearman, the Terrymaan, plans trips to Glen Haven Wisconsin and back to Cuttenberg Press. Waukon mail carrier Will Toney narrowly escaped drowning when his horse trailed into three feet of water near Louis Sherman place. Sherman helped rescue them. Major GL Caldwell recalls early Milwaukee and St Paul timetable with former operators aiding memory. George Thielen of Cresco was killed by a westbound motor car amid a snowstorm. Thielen failed to hear the whistle. Allison, county seat of Butler, boasts a jail in the courthouse basement with very few arrests in 1919. A 1876 eggs shipment to Manchester grossed 11 cents per dozen. $63.60 for oats, $67.50 for 150 barrels, $14.62 hauling. Strawberry Point notes Cotter’s $900,000 Allan Grove Farm deal in Sioux county averaging $887.46 per acre. Will Crosby loses a horse to accidental 140 volt shock from a barn outlet. Bulford Jolly shot in the right hand by a 22 pistol. medical care given. Anton area house revival described. family building a modern home with Vaughn Holzer crew and new framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kingsley
Manchester
Strawberry Point Prase
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hrnastine Schori
Claire Ward
John Fath
Floyd Knudtson
Clifton Mealey
Edward Klingman
Fran Capper
Ern Schort
O. P, Stoshr
Halstenson
Merle Klingman
Carl Schori
Minerva Batley
Geraldine Schori
Gerald Schori
Mary Patterson
Irene Boleyn
Nottes
F. W. Hughes
Charles Feller
Hans Grether
C. J. Harrington
J. Phillips
Ernest, Schari
Max Thorna
Hugh Patterson
Samuel Moxby
Clark
John Vreopililus Bailey
George Grover
Gue Gunderson
Elgin Canning Co
M. By 'Chiareh Motes
Tifayer Nealing Donlaht
Phursday
Ladten
Ald Society
Ikid" McCoy
Epworth League
Dr. H. 8. Madsel
Dubuque
Bostville
A. N. Fosselman
Postville
Postville Hospital
A. A. Schmidt
Fosselman
Postvile Hospital
Rebekah
Elgin Rebekah Lodge
A. (. Bauder
Cedar Rapids
O. J
Edith Grether
Mt. Vornan
Gornel College
Hayter Yaentlou
Neighborhood News
Rema
Mississippi River
Gulf of Moxico
L.I. Bearman
Terrymaan
Wil
Glen Haven
Cuttenberg Press
Will Toney
Waukon
Louis Sherman
Mr. Sherman
GL. L. Caldwell
Decoral
Miwaukee & St. Paul
Calmar
Algona
A. B. Cummins
Expresa Mmeagdger
Edward Pennington
Soo
W. C. Brown
New York Central
Hinoog
George Thielen
Cresco
Charles Milz
Bonair
Thielen
Ome
Allison
Butler County
H. T. Colter
Spencer
Allan Grove
Hosners
Sioux County
Cotter
Allans
Will Crosby
Clare
Bulford Jolly
Halford
Anton
Halver
George Vaughn
Chas. Holzer
August Halzer
Alfred
Charley Holzer
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