Fragments From Lodges and Local Death Notice
An OCR fragment details a Masonic or lodge gathering with a Grand Matron visit, gifts of gold pieces, and a buffet social. It lists past matrons and officers by name, notes a present warpe of officers, and mentions the resident death of Olaf Braer, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeMans, with police investigation of a fall near a watch tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss _ Kohler
Wigin
West Union
Clermont
Solara
Hudbel
Joab ‘Hugher
Neva Hughes
Colla Labmai
Sath Lehman
Fannie Schmid
Tibbie Nicklaus
Das A. Btoshi
Alonso Ely
Mears
W. G. Bailey
You. Batlar
Thed
Schmid
Hans
FM Lehman
K. & Houg
Ofthees
Ona Opty
Eiteber
Higin
Eid Hanson
Gras
A. Bly
Hettie Hadael
Maa Bhriloh
Hettie Hadeel
Tilla Hanson
Hettie Hindsel
Mies
da Achori
Migs
Amelia Lehman
Joanna Hughes
Louise Kohler
Jennie Mosby
Bila Schori
Myrtle Moehlenthier
Mary Skarshoug
Myrtle Muehlenthaler
Mag Harrington
Bertha
Meslay
Florance Kohler
Olaf Braer
Mr. and
Isbarger
LeMans
Ike
Weather Wisdom And Community Notes From West Union
Weather proverbs warn of danger when winds shift north or rain arrives as a snowstorm looms. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death. The piece mentions Hot Springs Arkansas as a recuperation destination and Iowa visitors spending money elsewhere, plus a Panama Canal update noting costs and profits. Local names include J. H. Ernst and many residents from West Union and nearby towns.
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California
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Iowa
Panama Canal
Sam
J. H. Ernst
Fred Reichert
West Union
Wednesda
Mutual respect and rites mark Masons and weddings in local notices
Dr Hadsel and Elmer Carpenter share a Third Degree Masonry moment in New Hampton as W D Carpenter’s son Elmer is honored. Herschel Doad Married Herschel G Dead of St Paul wed Violet Dibble of Randolph Minn. Roy Chapman Andrews disposes eggs for sale. large sums and university ties noted amid varied local mentions.
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Father
Leo
New Hampton
Teghiast
Elmer Carpenter
Maynard
Hadsel
W.D. Carpenter
Elmer’ Carpenter
Herschel Doad Marriet Herschel G
St Paul
Misa Violet Dibbte
Rendolph
Minnisota
Herypohel
Tho Mitchell
5 Paul
Unclear land offer near Dry Creek opens March tentatively
A fragment states an offer begins March 10 with unappropriated tracts opening to the general public. The area near Dry Creek is described as broken and mountainous, with no irrigation water from the Riverton reclamation project.
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Dry Creek
Riverton
Elgin Community Notices and Road Petition Highlights
Local church notes urge observance of the Sabbath and April reminders while a town meeting discusses the Higin-Clermont road location. A petition asks the board of supervisors to keep the road near its present route, citing a risky curve on Hunsberger hill. Ful-O-Pep Poultry feeds arrive, with Weibel Mill Co offerings and flour details. Mrs. Margaret Thyne, longtime resident, dies at 93 in Bluffton after a century of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Board of Supervisor
Higin-Clermont
Hunsberger Hill
Weibel’ Mill
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Oelwein
Schumacher
Weibel Mill Co
Graham
Weibel's
Bluffton
Baptist Church Notes Inday April Services and Events
The Baptist Church announces Eng lish services at 10 am and 7:30 pm with Sunday school at 9:30 am and a Thursday Passion Week service at 8 pm. A box of eyes for the aged in Chicago is requested by April 20. Easter programs include a Young People’s meeting April 20 at 8 pm and a concert with the Grether Orchestra and various performers.
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Baptist Church
Inday
Chicago
George Durschsr
Grether
Re. G. Hackmann
Edith
Gertrude Febding
Bina Miller
Hans Grether
Louis Schori
J. F. Miller
Hans Felder
Mable Rennison
Malejo
Merci
Green
Carl Hickmann
Gust Heckmann
Karl Muslg
Grether Orehdetra
Baptist church closes public use of church barns
Abused residents prompted the Baptist church to privatize the church barns after previous Community Club use. Two years ago the club opened the barns to the public but a lease renewal failed last fall. Now the barns are strictly private property controlled by church members, with access restricted to approved maichers.
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Ave
S of the Baptist Church
Howe Trading Sermonette Burlesque Circulates
A clever burlesque mocks a dry goods merchant and a victrola dealer as a radio outfit and school clothes loom. The dialogue follows a wife prompting purchases for Sunday, and a breakfast table discussion of upcoming shopping in the city and for the children.
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Howe
John
Smiths Opening Sale Draws Large Crowd
Smiths Opening Sale today attracts a large crowd as the Internatenal Harvester Co sends experts and salesmen to demonstrate machines. The event aims to help farmers and the new firm profit from demonstrations and bargains offered.
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John 4
Smith Ie
Internatenal , Harvester Co
Good Farm For Sale Near Clermont With Improvements
A 200 acre farm with fine improvements is offered for sale four miles northeast of Clermont. Trade possible for a mallar farm. Owner is Dijas Benson of Elgin. Contact details incomplete.
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Clermont
Tno Squire
Dijas Benson
Elgin
Dry Cord Wood For Sale By Schori Bros
Dry hard cord wood offered by Schori Bros at seven dollars per delivered cord. Local customers may contact for delivery details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schori Bros
Buckeye Rolled Oats Sold in 100 lb Bags
Weibel Milling Co advertises Buckeye Rolled Oats at 3.60 per 100 lb bag to poultry pig and cattle farmers. Eastern Star members spent Friday cleaning and decorating their lodge room. Chicago tax budget exceeds 710 million dollars for the year, implying about 967 per person, with potential relief of 50 million from fines and sentences collected.
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Weibel Mil)Co
Chicago
Denton-born Anna Frieden Dies at 88 in Marion Township
Anna Bracker Frieden, born July 15, 1835 in Denton Switzerland, died Sunday evening March 30 in Marion township at age 88 years 4 months 16 days. She immigrated to America at 19 with family, lived on the same farm until death, married Benjamin Frieden Sr in 1891 who preceded her in death. She was a long-time Apostolic church member and funeral services were held at home and church, with burial near the Apostolic church cemetery.
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Anna Bracker
Frieden
Anne Bracker
Denton
Switzerland
Marion Township
America
Slater
Miss Bracker
Christen Broa
Benjamin Frieden Sr
The
Apostolic Church
Abe
Thurday
Edward Grimm
Altres Imhoff
Sali
Mountaineers Return to City for Friday Concert
The Mountaineers musical troupe, famed for entertaining the city, will perform again in Migin next Friday night, April 11, at the high school auditorium. DePaul, director and accordionist, headlines a skilled lineup playing all types of music. The program starts at 8 o'clock with seating arranged for all spectators and admission set at 60 35 25 cents.
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Mountaineers
Migin
Editorium
Mountaineera
DePaul
Bilgia
Pioneer Elgin Farmer Dies After Brief Illness
John Bolfkofer Sr known as Bulikofer Sr dies at about 25 years of wage, longtime Elgin resident living with sons Louis and Joseph. Funeral planned Sunday at Apostolic church with burial in the local cemetery. An obituary to follow next week's Echo. Mrs. C S Kniel hosted Kenpington Club Friday. ten members and four guests attended. Oelwein visitors Mrs. J Schneider and daughter Gladys and Miss Eleanor Schneider stopped by last Thursday.
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John Bulikofer Sr
Elgin
Louis
Joseph
C. 8. Kniel
Kenpington Club
J. ¥. Schneider
Gladys
Eleanor Schneider
Oelwein
Obituary for William Vinton of Elgin and Bigman
William Vinton was born October 3 1846 in Rock County Wisconsin and died April 4 1894 at his home in Bigman at age 77 years 6 months and 1 day. He spent his life in Fayette County starting with farming and teaching before retiring. He married Lucy Webb on March 10 1871 and had five children Brumer Patterson Lola Trainor Net tle Slater Wil Vinton and Walter. Funeral services were held April 7 at his home conducted by Rev Dee V Butler with Elgin Lodge A F & AM in charge at the cemetery. He was one of the oldest lodge members and his passing marks the loss of an aging generation.
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Wiliam Vinton
William Vinton
Rock County
Wisconsin
Bigmn
Fayette County
Towa
Mr. Vintoo
Lucy Webb
Brumer Patterson
Blginy Mra
Lola Train
Dee V. Butler
Elgin Lodge A. F. & AM
Vinton
Resolution of Respect for Willem Vinton
Obedient to Divine summons our friend and brother Willem Vinton has answered the Master's call and rests beyond. He earned respect by labor service integrity and was a pillar of strength in our society. The lodge resolves to drape the room in mourning for thirty days extend sympathy to his family have this resolution spread in the minute book and published. Charlie H. Gruver George H. Falb
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Willem Vinton
Sliver Leaf Lodge No
Notable thanks and assorted notes from a 1920s community
A family extends gratitude for sympathy after the loss of a father and grandfather. Items mention a new legume introduced in Iowa named Dalea Alopecuroides, its classification as a clover family fertilizer, and early yield data. Also notes a meat block gift to H W Falk and a minor cut incident described with humor.
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Iowa
H.W. Falk
Herbert
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Walter Vinton
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