William Dickinson Obituary From Elgin Resident Dies at 76
William Dickinson born April 23 1832 in Lincolnshire England died April 13 1909 at his Elgin home after a long illness aged 76 years 11 months and 21 days He was twice married first to Miss Anne Dickinson February 1855 who died December 13 1875 and second to Mrs Martha J Hammond February 7 1879 He came to Iowa 1868 spent thirteen years in Clayton county and about forty one years in Fayette county a prosperous farmer later retiring to Elgin He leaves his widow one son Joe Dickinson of Fayette and four daughters Mrs Mary A Dye Comstock Nebraska Mrs Jennie Davin La Harpe Kansas Mrs Lillie M Conner Rolette North Dakota and Mrs Cassie E Conner Pleasant Valley Also many friends He was active in church work and known as an upright Christian Friends will gather at the home April 15 at 11 30 am for short services then proceed to Syria church for 2 pm services Interment in Illyria Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dickinson
Lincolnshire
England
Elgin
Iss Anne Dickinson
Martha J. Hammond
Iowa
Clayton County
Fayette County
Dickinson
Joe Dickinson
Fayette
Mary A. Dye
Comstock
Nebraska
Jennie Davin
la Harpe
Kansas
Mia
Lillie M. Conner
Rolette
North Dakota
Cassie E. Conner
Pleasant Valley
Syria
Illyria
Power Dam Survey Finds Favorable Clermont Site
Bryant J Lambert of State University Iowa City surveyed Clermont last week for a proposed power dam. He will estimate construction costs for two concrete dams and related machinery. Miller and Son say the site has rock banks, solid bottom, and a narrow river section, with material on site and plans to build this summer to supply regional power.
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Bryant J. Lambert
The
State University
Iowa City
Clermont
Prof. Lambert
Messrs. Miller
C. Miller and Son
Elgin Iowa Town Council Condemns Plank Walks on Center and Main
The Town Council of Elgin Iowa passed a resolution April 14 1900 condemning all plank sidewalks on Center Street from Mill to Water and all plank walks on the south side of Main from Clermont to the railroad grounds. Cement walks conforming to ordinance must be built before September 1 1909. Mrs Jennie Anderson entertained out of town guests over Easter.
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Atta Maating
Elgin
Iowa
Center Street
Mill Street
Water Street
Clermont Street
Main Street
New State Board of Education Appointments Revealed
Governor Carroll has selected nine members for the new state board of education including A. B. Funk James E. Trewin P. K. Holbrook G. S. Allyn Roger Leavitt E. T. Schoentgen D. D. Murphy George T. Baker Republicans fill the first five seats with the remaining four Democrats. The piece also notes the earliest use of the term kerosene in patent history and its origin with Graham Gesner.
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Carroll
State Board of Education
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
James E. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
P. K. Holbrook
Onawa
G. S.allyn
Mount Ayr
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
E. T. Schoentgen
Council Blutts
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
George T
Samuel Boots Death Silent in Florida 1909 Notice
A March 23 1909 death in Harney Florida of Samuel Boots is reported in a letter to his brother James Boots of Elgin Iowa. He died of heart failure at a friend’s home after a short illness. Funeral conducted by Masons at Woodlawn Cemetery Tampa with many mourners. Son Samuel from Oakway Michigan arrives to settle affairs.
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James Boots
Samuel
Tampa
Fon
Elgin
Iowa
Samuel Boots
Harney
Fla
Taft
Woodlawn Cemetery
Oakway
Mich
Mrs. R
Fire destroys I S Patterson home near Tuscarawas Station
In Ubrichsville, Ohio, the Patterson farm home was consumed by fire after a lamp exploded Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Patterson, their two children, Elver Patterson, a brother, and Paul Porter escaped with little clothing saved. Neighbors helped save the barn as the storm raged.
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Ubrichsville
Ohio
I. S. Patterson
Tuscarawas Station
Aafaty
Two Important Cases From the Supreme Court
The Culver versus Fayette County decision reverses the lower court and favors the county in the salary repayment dispute involving ex sheriff Culver. The ruling sparks anticipated suits by other town sheriffs. Also, Mrs. Gibbons versus The State of Iowa ends with reversal, tossing out murder charges for defective indictment. Attorney Cooney had argued sufficiency, but the Finn court's reversal marks a notable victory.
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Culver
Fayette County
Supreme Court
Culvert
Easter Programs Shine at Local Churches
Easter was observed with two programs at area churches. The German Baptist church hosted a 2:00 PM literary and musical program by Sunday school members and the Elgin Orchestra, praised by attendees. The M. E. church youth presented an evening program reflecting Easter origins, drawing a crowded audience and strong performances. Frank Kimball returned from Decorah to help his ill mother, and Lou Bescei moved from Ossian to Harper Kansas. Mrs. Caroline Bauder moved to the farm house to serve Ed’s household. Sam Greenley received an accident policy settlement from the Brotherhood of American Yeomen after a prior injury.
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German Baptist
Mhembers
Elgin
Draewel
M. E. Church
Sam Greenley
Order of Brotherhood of American Yeomen
An Early Burial Ground Discovered by Creek Erosion
An old burial ground on the Wm. McAlavey farm along the Illyria and Fairfield township line was revealed when Brush Creek washed away a bank. A coffin of black walnut appeared. others named Rowley Garner and Kline are believed buried there. Township trustees oversee the remains’ care.
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Wm. McAlavey
Illyria
Fairfield
Brush Creek
McAlayey
Rowley
Garner
Kline
Little Creek
Windy Easter Sunday 1909 Damaged Homes Across Area
A south wind made Easter Sunday a notably windy day with dirt filled air. Roofs blew off Aug Holzer’s corn crib and Weibel Bros barn shifted on its foundation. A large tree fell at Mrs Bauder and a straw stack scattered at C J Harrington. Overall, many unrecorded incidents likely occurred. Sunday proved very disagreeable.
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Aug. Holzer
Weibel Bros
Mrs. Bauder
C.J. Harrington
M. E. Church Notes and Services Schedule
M. E. Church notes list a preaching service at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Junior League at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. LadiesAid meets at Mrs. J. Anderson's home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Kniel has recovered enough to go downstairs after surgery. Miss Freiburghaus is also improving.
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L. A
J. 'J. Anderson
No Graduating Class At Elin Public School
The Elin public school board decided not to graduate a class this year to allow students to extend study for higher quality work. An extra year will be added for some pupils while others will leave the city or end term with a diploma. This aims to place the school on the accredited list as soon as possible.
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Elin
Elgin Milling Company Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
Stockholders of the Elgin Canning Company elected officers and directors for the coming year. Elected: President S B Zeigler Vice President Benj Schori Manager R C Woodard Treasurer C F Becker Secretary Miss Pluma Weaver Superintendent T W Dean Directors S B Zeigler Benj Schori C F Becker R O Woodard Chris Miller Al Schori. Local social notes follow with callers visiting and a possible new telephone line to connect Syria and Elgin. The Warner Comedy Company announced a three night engagement at the Elgin Opera House April 19 to 21 and promotions urge attendance.
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Elgin Canning Company
Zeigler
Benj. Schori
R. C. Woodard
C. F
Becker
Miss Pluma Weaver
T. W. Dean
B. Zeigler
C. F. Becker
R. 0. Woodard
Chris. Miller
al Schori
Warner Comedy Company
Elgin Opera House
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Jennie Anderson
Shane
United States
Graham Gesner
Wilamsburg
North America Kerosene Gas Light Company
Gesner
Allen Cloak Co
Decorah
C.S. Holstenson, Ter
Elgln
John Falk
Waterloo
Town State Bankers’ Association
D. B. Allen
Arlington
G. A. Gibbs
Farley
Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Gunderson
Frank Kimball
Lou Bescei
Ossian
Harper
Caroline Bauder
Make
M. E. Church Notes
David Hall
West Union
Hera
Noah Kipte
Mary Mo Znahan
Knudtson
Joseph Burianek & Son
Chas Doty
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