Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Report
Abstract Office of W J Rogers reports week ending April 21 1911 transfers include Addison Dewey to Mary Spencer in Oelwein 3400 BR Gawthrop to Ches L E Masters lot 7 and part of lot 5 block 11 Maynard 2500 Helen J Nourse to Peter A Duffy 54 acres 20 91 9 92225 Josephine Brennen et al to James S McSweeney nw 34 92 10 37200 Frank L Seaver to H M Meafill an and 4 of alln of Elgin West Union road sw sw sw 15 94 7 295 Elizabeth Gallagher to F A Ward land in sw ne 17 94 8 1150 Marriage licenses listed for W G Brown Matilda C Winner George M Kendall Alice Liddell Michael McGrath Anna McGourty John F Schrader Bertha Stoltz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rogers
Addison Dewey
Mary Spencer
Oelwein
BR. Gawthrop
Ches. L. E. Masters
Maynard
Helen J. Nourse
Peter A. Duffy
Ain
Josephine Brennen
James S. McSweeney
Local Big Five Teachers Gather in Postville Meeting
Teachers from the area who attended the Big Five Teachers' meeting held at Postville last week include J. A. Williams Minnie Earl Lizzie Lyons Amelia Etter Selma Weibel Ina Stanton Sylvia Stanton Anns Wander Jennie Anderson Nellie Nelson Helen Nelson Flossie Capper Vina Backer Mae Bennett Lydia Reusser Emma Wander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
J. A. Williams
Minnie Earl
Lizzie Lyons
Amelia Etter
Selma Weibel
Ina Stanton
Sylvia Stanton
Anns, Wander
Jennie Anderson
Nellie Nelson
Helen Nelson
Flossie Capper
Vina Backer
Mae Bennett
Lydia Reusser
Emma Wander
Hiram Scranton Recovers After Using Dr King’s Discovery
In Clay City Illinois a sleepless resident, Hiram Scranton, followed five doctors to the mountains seeking relief from consumption but found none. He then used Dr King’s New Discovery and reports it saved his life, claiming it made him a new man able to work again. The remedy covers lung diseases and is sold at City Drug Store with prices 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free. Also advertised are chick feed and a note about a local ball club forming this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Scranton
Clay City
Iul
Dr. King
Elgin and Clermont notes and regional chatter
Local items report Abe Miller in Minnesota on business, Henry Topp in West Union for a day, and Noah Falk visiting relatives. Mentions of mules, fishing, ad changes by C Lehman & Son and others, Elgin Commercial Club formation, and a postal service update on Sunday mail cessation. A Chicago businessman’s wife reveals her father’s copper business at a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Topp
West Union
Noah Falk
J. Manni
Peoria
Ilinois
Satya
Prank Greenley
C. Lehman & Son
T. J. Capper
Geo Stoehr
Elgin Roller Mills
Chicago
Elgin Boy Honored With Miami University Appointment
Friends announce Prof. Fred Hadsel has been elected head of the Latin department at Miami University in Oxford Ohio. A young faculty member for several years he earned the post through notable Latin teaching and leadership. Hadsel and his wife are abroad in England studying before he returns to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hadsel
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Hadeel
Miami
Bevan
Hadsel
England
Niles versus Bopp suit over Hornbeck estate assets
In district court a suit titled Niles versus Bopp involves R. G. Niles administrator of the Jacob Hornbeck estate seeking $12,000 in money and credits and $500 in personal property believed in possession of the defendants J. W. Bopp and Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Whorley. The question concerns whether relatives or friends of the late Mr. Hornbeck should receive the property. Attorneys Ainsworth & Hughes and H. L. Adams represent the plaintiff with E. H. Batey A. P. Hancock and E. E. Hasner for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Niles
Ainsworth & Hughes
H. L. Adams
W E. H. Batey
A. P. Hancock
E E. Hasner
Worms on Timothy In Iowa Timely Pest Bulletin Issued
An Iowa report notes that timothy hay stored for zeed suffered insect damage by the wheat head army worm last fall. Early fall plowing or pasturing are advised remedies. Bulletin 122 from the Iowa Experiment Station at Ames describes the insect and control measures, with free copies on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ames
Town Clean Up Notice Issued By Mayor Havsen
Notice to all property owners to remove winter refuse from alleys and streets adjoining their properties. Streets and alleys must be cleaned by May 1. Mayor H. S. Havsen signs the proclamation urging orderly cleanup of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havsen
Notice of Adopted Son's Debts Refusal
On November 15, 1910, I made a verbal contract with my adopted son Will Hanni granting him his time. Since then he has run his own business and collected his money, and I will not be responsible for debts contracted by him. Dated at Elgin, April 19, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hanni
G. J. Hann
Elgin
Meet Friday Night Organize Elgin Commercial Club
Citizens of Elgin are urged to attend Friday night at 7 30 at the old cigar factory to discuss forming a Commercial Club. Also notes the Ladies Cemetery Association meeting with Mrs Ern Schori to plan cemetery improvements and Memorial Day observances. Mies Irena Boyer returned Wednesday from Elkader visit with Mrs Will Walther and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Ern Schori
Mies Irena Boyer
Will Walther
Elkader
Arbor Day Plans and School Attendance Notes
School notes from Elgin report Arbor Day Friday with emphasis on tree planting in town and overall student attendance. Several pupils return to class after illness, including Gladys King and Cillian Dracwel, while others remain absent. A literary program is planned for Friday April 28 in the grammar room. a story about editor gratitude for telephone news also appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cillian Dracwel
Laura King
Alma Dean
Karl Kiple
Benj Baumgartner
Hulda Sthricker
Ednad Weibel
Flossie Kiple
Joe Hills
Augusta Mosby
Freddie Pincey
Edward Schmid
Eliner Yerney
Sam Schneider
Myrlin Feller
Leon Holzer
Charlie Gehring
Johnnie Boyle
Millard Muehlenthaler
Mollie Schneider
Lowel Gruver
Arleta Gehring
Harold Bills
L. L. Kiple
Edith Grether
Frieda Yenney
Freddie King
Gordon Mosby
Otto Draewel
Lavaun Kimball
Minerva Weibel
Opal Schori
Walter Falk
Bessie Boyle
Hazel Gehring
Lavern Kiple
Julia Boyle
Myrtle Kimball
Florence Lehman
Elgin
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the. Elgin. Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
W. G. Brown
Matilda C. Winner
George M. Kendall
Alice Liddell
Michael McGrath
Anna McGourty
John F. Schrader
Bertha Stoltz
Ozarks
Weme. Bros
Abe Miller
Minnesota
Clermont
Post Office Department
Dr. Frederick Becker
E. A Appleman
M. T. Dibble
T. C. Gruver
J. H. Sheehan
Elgin Boy
Worms
Timothy
Irvin Draewel
Herschel Doud
Gladys King
Ellen Olson
Palmira Dickinson
Florence Kohler
Herbert Falb
Carrie Freiburghaus
Harry Keiser
George Falb
Theodore Nicklaus
Marie Falb
Lewia Klingman
Harold Greenley
Glen Schori
Clarence Conner
Merle Klingman
Willie Gehring
Ruth Conner
Charles Capper
Clarence Becker
Otto Stoehy
Grace Conner
Esther Draewel
Edith Worley
Winnefred Conner
Decorah
Goverment
Dr. H. 8. Hadsel
R. W. Muehlenthaler
C. Theo Schmidt
Aug. Benson
Alfred Holzer
Melbert Kohler
Max Thona
Leslia Lehman
Fred Kohler
Id Hanson
John Falk
Nick Schori
C. S. Becker
Masonic Grand Lodge
Davenport
Harry
Iowa City
Della Chapman
Sys
Citizens’ State Bank
C.F. Becker
Ben Schori, Pres
Chambrays
Poplins
Pongees
Jasper
T. J. Store
Capper
Elgin, Iowa
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