Benson Family Remembered In Elgin Obituary and Notices
Portraits of John Benson and Carmen Leone Johnson mark obituaries in Elgin. Benson, educated in Sweden and Iowa, lived in Payette and Clayton counties before settling in Elgin with Mary Benson, leaving two brothers Augus t and Bliss. services led by Rev. Laver and Rev. Starr with burial at Elgin cemetery. Carmen Leone, infant daughter of Rudolph and Mrs. Johnson, born May 1 1925 died April 2 1926 from pneumonia. service at Jason Bailey home led by Rev. Ernest J Starr with burial in Migin cemetery. Cards of thanks express gratitude to neighbors and church choirs, flowers, and funeral cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Benson
August
Bliss Benson
Elgin
Bannon
John Benson
Baptist Choir
Elias Benson
Carmen Leona Johnson
Carmen Leone
Rudolph Johnson
Iowa
Jason Batley
Jason Bailey
Ernest J. Starr
Migin
God
Womanless Wedding Promises Laughter in Elgin Show
Ala Sockety Spbimery presents a womanless wedding event on April 14 and 16, with all male participants transformed into elegant ladies through makeup and performance. The production aims to raise church funds, delivering humor that sends audiences into fits of laughter. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with sales starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weitfield
la Hare
Atick
Elgin
Fisherman chases weak fox and earns trap prize
Milton Miller’s early morning fishing trip ends with sighting a slower fox. He yells, the fox fails to flee, and Miller captures a trapped, weak animal. Meanwhile, local elections name new mayors in several towns and fire department officers are reelected and reorganized. Cow tester conferences begin in Iowa as meetings schedule civic duties. A newborn boy brings joy to the Becker household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Miller
Otter Creek
Milton
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Meetings and 4 H Club Plan
Pleasant Valley reports several Farm Bureau meetings with March fireless cooker demonstrations at homes of three members. A district meeting at Midin Savings Bank covered home accounting led by Mrs. August Brause. A local 4 H Club formed under Mrs. Brause and Mr. Rowland with girls aged 12 to 21 joining. Easter services noted at St Pauls and Baptist churches with cantata and attendance. Frieden death announced. next district home demonstration in West Union April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Farm Bureau
Pleasant ‘Valley
Bureau
C. Erhardt
R. A. Smith
B. J. Baumgartner
August. Brause
Rowland
Citizene State Bank
West Union
The New Minister and School Leader Roles Listed
A late nineteenth century program lists Rev Homer Alexander Brown as the new minister and Otis Rothlisberger as the new school teacher. It names Daisy Lovejoy Cathryn Ogle and Prof Topnote as choir leaders, with Harold Strong and Raynold Strong among notable figures. The Ladies Aid Society and Ol Maids Club are noted, along with admission prices of 85 cents and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Alexander Brown
Otis Rothlisberger
Daisy Lovejoy
Cathryn Ogle
Topnote
W. L. Peters
Arthur Chapman
Hezekiah F. Sharp
Music Committee
Harold
Ina Shaffer
de Laney
Ladies’ Aid
Lulu Rothisberger
Augusta Wind
Mary Dennier
Alec
Miranda Ketchum
Kitty Spangles
Ladies’ Aid Society
Helen Rothlisberger
Ol Maids’ Club
Girls of
Mabel
Jessie Rothlisberger
Frieden Family Rites Mark Life Of Early Iowan Mo Resident
Fred Frieden born April 26 1850 in Ohio died March 33 1926 near Lamar Missouri at seventy five. He moved as a child to Clayton County Iowa later married Anne Matthys on June 26 1874 and had six children five of whom survive. His first wife died November 24 1886 and he remarried Mary Wittmer on March 14 1898 producing four more children. Frieden suffered diabetes and an amputated foot but remained active until a stroke ended his life. Funeral at Apostolic church near Lamar with Rev Plattner officiating. nine children, wife, brothers, sister and many grandchildren attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fret Frieden
Ohio
Lamar
Clayton County
Iowa
Blain
Anne Matthys
Henry
Migin
Oscar
Bikaders Chartle
West Bend
Alien Wirtz
Rodman
George
Dannie
Frieden
Mary Wittmer
John Strahm
Anbstha
Kan
Sem Turner
Walcott
Ind
John Withner
Tamar
Anna
Mn Frieden
Plattner
Sabetha
Kansas
Apostolic Church
Ben
Bigin
Frank
Kiown
Kanass
Slater
Joe Schinder
West Beni
Tim Thorman
Childe Rn
Ifrom 2
Sam Turrer
John Strah
Fort Scott Widow and Kin Remember Local Man
The obituary notes the death of a longtime resident, praising his kindness and generosity. Listed survivors include Tulea Oklahoma natives Bauder Mary Emma and others, with names such as Silas Reber and Martha Lantz among Fort Scott, Kansas connections. The piece emphasizes universal sorrow among former associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ons
Prinae Emer
Bauder
Tulea
Okla
Mary
Emma
Crandalls Leave Elgin and West Union Barber Work
Crandall who ran a barber shop in Elgin for four years has closed the shop here and moved to West Union to work in the Milt Sehyayer shop. The Crandalls leave with well wishes for success in their new home. Also noted, Mrs Dokken of Klemitz Minnesota, died recently, prompting funeral travel from Elgin and West Union. The Hong family pioneer roots in Clayton county are mentioned. Pleasant Valley organizes a girls club with Ray Rowland and Mrs August Brause leading, electing officers for the coming year at Mein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR OW. Crandall
Migin
West Union
Milt Sehyayer
Eugrie
Dokken
Houg Brothers
Elgin
Kleritz
Minnesota
Kittle
Elling
Olaf
Hong
Clayton County
Klemitz
Red River Valley
Pleasant Valley
Ray Rowland
August Brause
Citizens State Bank
Mein
Lander
Mra Paul iPatterson
Anna Anderson
Margaret Erhardt
Esther Kruger
Elizabeth Jacob
Yell
Gertrude Hackman
Murle Erhardt
M. E. Church Notes Sunday Services and Welcome
Morning worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 o clock The note invites readers to St Pauls with Pastor Ernest J Starr A local ad promotes 160 yard cotton thread spools for 6e each at Kohlers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
M. E. Church
W& m
St Paul's
Ernest J. Starr
Kohler
Mrs J A Carmichael Dies After Long Illness
Martha McLoud Carmichael, born October 17 1846 in New York, moved to Iowa with pioneer settlers, married William Dickenson in 1879, later to J H Carmichael, widowhood after two husbands death. She died after years of poor health with funeral conducted by Rev. Ernest J. Starr. stepdaughter and son Herbert Hamowad attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Carmichael
Martha McLoud
New York State
Iowa
Wm. Dickenson
Ilyria
Elgin
Dickenson
Carmichael
Episcopel Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jud Conner
Herbert Hamowad
Palmsdale
California
Favandra
Ernest J. Starr
Praised Kind Neighbors After Mrs. Carmichael’s Death
In the cemetery mood, neighbors and friends offered kindness during illness death and burial of Mrs. Carmichael. Sincere thanks are extended for the generous deeds and support during her sickness and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhong
Wad
Mg Ridaph - Herignia
Carmichael
Myerly 4 Club Elects Leaders At Home Meeting
Nine girls planned for the year at a club gathering hosted by Mrs Walter Rothlisbarger. Mila Peers was named president and Marjori Ernst secretary with others arranging future programs. A luncheon followed as plans for May meeting and continued involvement were discussed amid cheerful departure remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerly
Cing
the Teader
Walter Rothlisbarger
Realke
Kyere Pinus
Elverton
Ofipare
Mila Peers
Holy View
Marjori Ernst
Opa Lee
Clara
Holver
Bebe
Pelter
la Fonda Shaffer
Catheryn Ovle
Lonry Feller
Thyrin
Local Benefit Program Reference Event
A Sunday evening program listed by B Y U includes poetry and music pieces such as readings piano solos and recitations. Performers include Luella Miller Melta Bugar Carl Hickman Mrs Ed Kroger Hans Keiser Gus Hackman Fred Mueblethuter Art Tacok Clara and Luella Miller Frances Pinney and Elizabeth Jacob with pieces from a prose poem and a church reading program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartain
George Durseier
Fred Mueblethuter
Art Tacok
Reading
Prieda Miller
Reuben Hackman
Anna Rennison
Frances Pinney Quartatte
Clara and
Luella Miller
Rather Kruger
Hizabeth Jacob
Elegant well located property offered for sale at $3000
Heirs reduce asking price to 3000 with easy installments on a potentially 4000 value residence. Investigation urged to prove it a bargain. High Land Company by M. Weibel, Market?
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Operty
High Land Company
M. Weibel
Mer
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Mir. Benson
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Washington
Maychi
Mary Pigs
Benson
Payette County
Olgin
F. C. Muehlethaler
Clermont
J. P. Paulson
Postville
W. J
Hanis
Monona
J. BL Robertson
Elkader
W. W. Davidson
J. W. Ocker
Volga City
C. M. House
Hawkeye
John G. Bopp
Ossian
J. B. Boyle
Wauconia
J. BE. Famey
Fayette
F. A. Hoyt
Sumner
George Ulmer
Arlington
Japh Ball
Frank Greenies
Fire Department
Frank Greenley
F. D. Welch
Eskader
Clayton
Allamakes
Matton
Harry Becker
Tao
Kohere
Fred Frieden
Fred Frieder
Missouri
Mr. Frieden
Ben Frieden
St. Paul's Church
the Baptist Church
Ma Kelser
Alyria
Baptist Church
THE
Illyria Community
Crandalls
J. A. Carmichael
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