Karl D Fisk obituary notice from 1917 era
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
4
Publication Notice of Frederick Abbey Absentee Estate
Elizabeth Abbey files petition in Fayette County Iowa seeking letters of administration for Frederick Abbey absentee. Court notices his seven year absence from Elgin residence, ten year no contact, and ownership by will of an interval in property at Elgin including lots 8 and 4 block 10 Second Addition. Administration proposed to Rudy Moser with appearance required by September term starting September 10, 1917 at West Union Wald County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Jowi
West Union
Gard County
Elizabeth Abbey
Frederick Abbey
Elgin
Mayette County
Iowa
Pest
Parta
John Abbey
Payette County
Rudy Moser
District Court of
Wows
Wald County
Rain Refreshes Crops As Local Happenings Continue
The Tuesday rain boosted corn and hay crops while small grain yields remain strong. Community members attended gatherings from ice cream socials to a cantata in West Union, with visits among Gilson, Rothlisberger, and Kingman families. The funeral of Mrs. Ralph Kuhns occurred July 30 at Nigrin church. she died July 28 at age thirty six, leaving a husband seven children and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Moetsberry
Ruth Rothlisberger
Lena Medberry
George Gibson
Postville
Miss Pearl Kimball
Jarry Glison
Hig
GC. L. Chapman
Della
John
Mattocks
Roy Walls
Hilkader
Israel Shaffer
T. F. Richards
West Union
Roy Walls New Ford
Libbie Kingman
Elgin
Gilson
John Crane
Rayshaffer
IL TB Gilson
Little Son
Wayne
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. B
Menor
IL. Kingman
Fayrite
Mmiyria
Falling Springs
Grandua Foxweill
J. 0
Shatter
Mra
Klingman
Della Chapman
Gilton
Fred Rothlisberger
Mira
Fred Reichert
Ing Elkader
Rev
Clewarth
H. 8
H. R. Palmer
Will Yenorous
Tuesaday
Chas
Hunsberger
Jerome Yearons
Frank Hunsberger
Pearl Kingman
Cause of Despondency and Digestive Aid Tablets
An advertisement claims despondency is often caused by digestion issues and constipation, and that it quickly disappears after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets are said to strengthen digestion and move the bowels, offered for sale by Stoshr's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoshr's “Aou
Community Notes From Oak Grove News
Last week reports list Mary and Martha Dennler as Sunday guests at George Miller. Social visits include Monnahan and Monnahan helping with baying and harvesting, plus Tennos Howard and Tommy Howard's families at J. M. Shaffer's. Mrs. J. M. Shaffer remains indisposed. A. C. O. G. meeting held at W. C. Smith’s on July 19 1917. Ladies Home Circle met at Judson Conner’s on July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Martha Dennler
George Miller
Will Monnahan
Isaac Monnahaan
Tennos Howard
Tommy Howard
J. M. Shaffer
Annie Reinhart
Walter Dennler
Reuben Howard
Gertie Greisinger
Albart Dennler
West Union
Mary Cullins
Claire
Sheldon Boyle
Boyle
Louis Dennler
Louis Miller
Mary Monnahan
Isaac
Ladies Home Circle
Judson Conner
Valley items note social visits and illnesses
Henry Freiden called at Dennlers Monday. Mrs Celia Meyers entertained Sunday. Adolph Hanson family visited Rob Lehmans. Patsy Minnahan spent Sunday with mother at Volga City. Celia Louisa Christen were guests at Joe Pres iden and Fred Nydeggar homes. Bart Chonan called at Sam Hofer's Subadas. Adolph Barroden entertained Thursday. Ice cream social attended by locals at Mayvin church. Mrs G Frederick ill with pneumonia under doctor care. Kenneth Burroden on way to recovery. Lenixa Bertha Dennler visited Charlie Ode Gard. Roy Leuchtenmacher Martin Minnihan Fred Theodore Hanson attended 3B MM Berean's. Adolph Tawngariner left for Rock Valley Iowa. Sister of Albert Muth called here for daughter's illness. Mrs Jake Reithart and Mary Bert Chapman, Harnest Moyer and Tom Hanson families were entertained at Martin Hanson's Sunday. George Christen Bert Thoman visited Gottlob Dennler Saturday evening. Edwin Hanson visited Jack Denner Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Freiden
Dennlers
Celia Meyers
Adolph Hanson
Rob Lehmans
Patsy Minnahan
Volga City
Celia
Louisa Christen
Joe Presiden
Fred Nydeggar
Bart Chonan
Sam Hofer
Adolph Barroden
Mayvin
G. Frederick
Dovlors
Kenneth Burroden
Lucyyill
Lenixa
Bertha “Dennler
Charlie Odegard
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Equal Division in Cemetery Loot Goes Awry
A gang of boys robs a cemetery of three nut bags then splits two at the gate. A nearby negro overhears and persuades a white man to join, claiming the dead are being divided. The two flee in fear as the boys prepare to count the two bags.
Doing Good Faith Medicine Praises Diarrhoea Remedy
John T. Jantzen of Delmeny Bask says Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy has done more good and accomplished more than other medicines. He reports using it for himself and his family and recommends it as an exceptionally fine preparation. For sale by Stoehl's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Jantzen
Delmeny, Bask
Stoehl
Stoehr
Printer John Cowger Leaves Echo Office for Chicago Treatment
John Cowger, a printer formerly employed in the Echo office, has traveled to Chicago to seek medical treatment from a specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cowger
Echo
Chicago
Barnum & Bailey Circus to Visit This Season
Barnum and Bailey's greatest show on Earth will be exhibited within easy traveling distance this season. The program promises new feats, a 1400 person Alladin scene with 1000 animals, sixty clowns, four elephant herds, caravans of camels, and a three mile free street parade starting circus day at 10 AM with six bands and steam calliopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey
A.1
Booth Tarkington on Naples and Niagara Falls quip
A humorous exchange recalls Booth Tarkington visiting Naples when Vesuvius erupted. An Italian friend boasts of local wonders, and Tarkington replies that America has Niagara Falls to rival any eruption, joking that it could outdo the volcano in minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
Naples
America
Tarkington
Niagara Falls
West Union: hub of county wealth and culture in Iowa
West Union stands as a regional center in northeastern Iowa. It boasts strong schools, abundant shade, parks around the courthouse, rich housing, thriving churches, and active civic life. The city hosts fairs, Chautauqua events, lectures, soldiers reunions, and maintains a well-supported hospital. It sits at the center of four pike roads with a major garage, plus ample real estate and farm services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Iowa
Linden Park
Court House
Our City
Pike Roads
Band Concert Draws Music Lovers Each Wednesday
J W Bopp notes the band concert last evening was well attended and the audience enjoyed the music. The concert night is Wednesday each week and residents are urged to be on hand to hear the band’s performances.
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Erich Fisk
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Rock Island Lines
Denver
Colorado Springs
Ray
Gen'l Pasa
Des Moines
Safety and Service First
C. Akers
Federick Alwey and
Elizabeth Alsheys
Oak Grove
Cieltny Valley
Chalmers
Ak Ory
BUA AI Foun Sedan
Dpassenger Nany
Detroil
H. T. Knudtson
Lowa
Bartum & Bailey Circus
C. O. Fothergill, M. D
I. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Dye Reuweton
Cedar Rapids
Hadsel
M.D
Schori
Grain and Seeds
Chamberlain
Hecho
J. W. Bopp
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