Illyria community notes note spring health and visits
Illyria residents enjoy spring weather as Hilda Klingman owns a new organ. Fred Wenger and others visit from Oelwein and West Union while Wilbur Patterson remains seriously ill under Dr. Berry's care. Families host relatives, neighbors fall ill, and the Illyria CGE Society raises funds for starving Chinese. A church service and local social events are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Klingman
Fred Wenger
Oelwein
Wilbur Patterson
Berry
C. M. Klingman
Elgin
John Wilson
Fred Reichert
West Union
Fred Rothlisberger
Cheery Valley Notables Share Visitor and Sick List
Mra. Adolph Baumgartner is on the sick list. Lena Pulfer attended John Smith home Thursday. Gottfried Fredai ch’s son has pink eye. Lizzie Pulfer visited Fred Schupbach home Sunday. Ida Frieden aided Mra. Henry Frieden at home. Ben Brieden and Johnny Ritz visited Elkader Friday. Mary Grimm stays with her uncle Fred Frieden this week. Hulda and Louis Meyer visited John Bredench home Sunday. Oscar Baumgartner posted sale bills for Meyer sale. Edwin Hanson spent weekend with Oscar. Ernest Baumgartner visited Celia Meyers Friday and Saturday. Gottlieb Denaler and Sam Hofer visited with Gottfried Frederick Sunday evening. Joseph Schneider family and Mrs. George Baunwart from Rock Valley attended Ella Schneider’s funeral, left early week. Julius Zaugg left Saturday for Isabel, SD to homestead this summer. Oscar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McMillan
Hazel
Chas Fritz
Alf Wenger
Lester
C. Wenger
Hlyria CG. E. Society
Will Grover
Charles
C.L. Klingman
Elgin Opera Honge
Israel Shatter
Dr. Hadsel
Chas Mohnahan
H. B. Kerr
Chas Chapman
Curtis Chapman
Elgin
Chris Holm
Elkader
Elgin Opera House
Joe Schneiders
Joseph
Ella
Rock Valley
Apostolic Church
Schneider
Adolph Baumgartner
Lena Pulfer
John Smith
Gottfried Fredaich
Lizzie Pulfer
Fred Schupbach
Ida Frieden
Henry Frieden
Ben Brieden
Johnny Ritz
Mary Grimm
Fred Frieden
Hulda
Louis Meyer
John Bredench
Oscar Baumgartner
Yan
Edwin Hanson
Ernest Baumgartner
Celia
Meyers
Gottlieb Denaler
Sam Hofer
Gottfried Frederick
Joseph Schneider
George Baunwart
Ella Schneider
Julius Zaug
Clermont News Items Share Social Visits and Moves
Clermont residents report visits from Elgin and West Union, with Mrs. Bryant and Misses Elizabeth Sullivan among those seen. Chancy Hills moves to Delaney residence. Winnie Wickman returns home for a visit. A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Elzer Grossman welcomed. Pastor Rav Gallagher reassigned to South Boston. William Heckman passes away. Prof J F Smith dies in California. School board elects next year’s teachers and sets salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Anderson
Joe
Elgin
Elizabeth
Kate Sullivan
West Union
Connor
Mayme
Bertina Anderson
Selme Skarahaug
Chancy Hills
Delaney
North Vine Street
Jack Fitzgerald
Elzer Grossman
Rav. Gallagher
Clermont Methodist Church
South Boston
William Heckman
Peter Heckman
Postville
Clermont Township
F. K. White
J. F. Smith
Castalia
California
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted As Health Boosters
Advertisement style note cites Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to convert weakness to energy and cure ailments like constipation headache chills and dyspepsia. Mentions price 25c at City Drug Store and references a 1910 Elgin Trade report on butter prices, contrasting with 1882 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Elgin
West Union Gossip Ties City to Relatives and Officials
West Union notes list visits from Mr and Mrs Matt DeSart and relatives in Elgin, bridge matters overseen by Supervisor Gunderson from Elgin, and Rudolph Brauge returning from mail duty to spend time with his wife and baby. The Eagle Grove school board named Prof J D Clevenger principal for next year amid his two-year service here. Senator H L Adams reports a stormy Des Moines session and a return to his family. Drs E A Ainsworth and H H Ennis join medical practice with high recommendations. changes hint at Chapmans possibly moving back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt DeSart
Elgin
Gunderson
Rudolph Brauge
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Canton
Eagle Grove
J.D. Clevenger
Clevenger
H. L. Adams
Des Moines
Adams
David Holmes
Donnan
J.T. Chapman
Waterloo
W. W. Wright
Chapman
John
Chapmans
Weet Union
Elkader Notes and Local Updates from 1911
Elkader residents share Easter visits with relatives near Clermont. Waukon School board gains Prof. Pye as superintendent, replacing Guttenberg ties. Anton Kramer travels with his son on Burlington Route bridge inspections to St Paul and Chicago. First National Bank of Elkader marks 40th anniversary and secures charter extension. Dr. Wm Hurley of Chicago visits Highland township. Edgewood elder 8. T. Richards dies at ~70. Civil War veteran and former Edgewood postmaster. Dr. Knapp family planning move to McGregor. Elkader friends bid farewell. A letter from E. E. Beers details Hawaii home relocation. Oyster shipments move from Rhode Island to Pacific shores.
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Elkader
Nels Gleane
Wm. Hurley
Chicago
Highland Township
Hurley
T. Richards
Edgewood
Clayton County
Hawaii
Hilo
Community notes from Oak Grove and surrounding area
Oak Grove News summarizes social visits and activites across the region. Names include Simon O'Neill Mrs Ern Holzer Adam Boleyn L W Reed Perry Crafts Mary Dennler Marie Boyle Rob Erest Ed Boyle Mia Eddie Conner Perry Craft Eddie Conner families Peters Patterson Dennler Wilson Flanagan Mae Bennett Christ Dennler Barfuss Hofer Anna Hofer Roy Voughland Edith Conner Ira Bennett George Howard and many others. The column notes friendly gatherings Sunday and Monday visits with relatives and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Boleyn
Elgin
L W. Reed
Rob Erest
Henry Holzer
Perry Crafts
Perry Craft
Eddie Conners
Mary Dennler
Marie Boyle
Eddie Conner
Mia
Rob Wilson
Alice Flanagan
Wadena
Mae Bennett
Farm for sale 155 acres near Clermont at a bargain
South Dakota owner offers 155 acres two miles northwest of Clermont on a main road. 125 acres cultivated or meadow, balance timber land with good timber, two springs, fenced pastures, several buildings including farmhouse with cellar, granary, barns, hog and chicken houses. Possession in March, title clean. $4 per acre, private sale, rent possible. two sales imminent. For details inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
School House
South Dakota
Gad
Dakota
Bucklen's Armca Salve Heals Severe Leg Sore
J W. Kibp? narrowly escaped a leg injury after a mad hatter incident in Boetown. Samuel Birch reports the frightful sore developed but Bucklen's Armca Salve cured it completely, touted as a great healer for ulcers burns boils eczema scalds corns and piles. Available at The City Drug Store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Birch
Boetown
Wig
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Robert Wilson
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