In Memory of Miss Selma Bohanan
Miss Selma Bohanan of Elgin died Sunday afternoon just before five. Born October 17, 1887 near Elgin, she spent her life in the area and was cared for by her father Frank Bohanan and sister after her mother Mary Ann Fried en Bohanan died in 1903. Illness began years ago, tuberculosis weakened her until death. She leaves three sisters in sadness and a nurse came from Cedar Rapids last week. Funeral from M V Kiple home Tuesday, Rev Wedel and Rev Cleworth officiated, German Baptist music, buried beside her uncle Louis Bohanan in Elgin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Bohanan
Elgin
Frank Bohanan
Mary Ann Frieden Bohanan
Old
Alstera
M, V
Wiple
H, Helms
Wm. Christ
Tem
Nurge
Cedar Rapids
M. V. Kiple
Wedel
Cleworth
Oligin
Louis Bohanan
Card of Thanks for Help After Loss Expressed
Frank Bohanap and family thank neighbors and friends for help and sympathy during the death and illness of their loved one and for the abundant flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Wi Cha, Mr. and Mrs. H Helms, Mrs. and Mrs. M V Kiple join in the gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bohanap
Wi Cha
H . Helms
M,. V. Kiple
Sudden Death of Farmer Fred Christen Near Town
Fred Christen died suddenly at his home southeast of town Friday around seven. He had worked in the harvest and collapsed after heat in the afternoon. Doctor Fothergill pronounced death from apoplexy, likely hastened by the heat. He was almost forty seven, a friendly farmer and father of eight daughters and five sons. Funeral at the Apostolic church, south of town, Monday with Rev. Alfred Imhof officiating. burial in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Christen
Fothergill
Christen
Apostolic Church
Alfred Imhof
Pleasant Decorah Picnic For Misses Schori And Skarshaug
The Misses Georgia Mae Schori and Frances Skarshaug hosted a group of friends Tuesday, leaving for Decorah in two autos. They toured ice caves and scenic spots, enjoying a picnic and a day of exploration with guests Helen Nicklaus Marion Steinhilber Marie Falk Ylande Hidinger Florenca Kohler Thelma Knudtson Merle Klingman Florence Berg Alma Rothlisberger Ida Rothlisberger and Nelle Neuenswander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Mae Schori
Frances Skarshoug
Decorah
Ice Cave
Helen Nicklaus
Marion Steinhilber
Marie Falk
Ylande Hidinger
Florenca Kohler
Thelma Knudtson
Merle Klingman
Florence Berg
Alma Rothlisberger
Ida Rothlisberger
Nelle Neuenswander
George FE. Schori
Forest Welch
Remains of Mrs Lon Ely to be brought from Kansas
Mrs Lon Ely, who died at her daughter Stella Diamond's home in Kensington Kansas, is expected to arrive this Thursday evening. She had been in poor health for some time and had lived in Elgin for 25 years before moving to Kansas six years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM from St Pauls Methodist Church. An obituary will appear next week in the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Ely
Stella Diamond
Kensington
Kangua
Ely
Kansas
Elgin
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Echa
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Buyer
A Bu ford North Dakota resident, W C Jones, recounts a severe week long diarrhoea attack two years ago. After a druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, relief came with the first dose and full recovery in two days. Many druggists endorse its reliability. For sale by R W Muehlenthaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jones
Buford
N. D
Chamberlain
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Auto Accident Near Postville Kills Man
Ed Waters Postville steel buyer and his wife were nearly struck at a Milwaukee grade crossing two miles west of Postville when a westbound engine struck their Overland. Waters died at the scene and Mrs. Waters, severely bruised, survived with no broken bones after hospital care. Undertaker Harris prepared the body for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Waters
John Sebastian
Postville
Milwaukee Noon
Waters
Milwaukee
Kahl
Silrgeons
Schmidt
Daubenberger
Ahéne
Blessin
Postville Hospital
Harris
Postville Review
Lecture course ends with Rev W C Cleworth visit
Rev W C Cleworth of Tama arrived in High Tuesday noon with his wife and gave three lectures for the Ladies Aid Society. The talks covered Canada Lies Black and White and South America with illustrated views and engaging stories. The audience praised the lectures and music by local youths accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cleworth
Tama
Ladies’ Aid Society
Canada
South America
Cleworthy
Cleworth
Higin
The Best Laxative and Potatoes Harvest Update
The article promotes outdoor exercise and a daily bowel movement routine with water, fruits, and vegetables. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets when needed and notes sale by BR. W. Mughlenthaley. It also mentions a potential potato crop with today’s rain possibly improving it and reports early potatoes and onions being harvested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. W. Mughlenthaley
Accident injures Harl Kiple on bank building site
While transporting bricks for masons at a new bank, Harl Kiple stepped from a ladder on a loose plank causing a fall of several feet. A hollow tile struck him on the nose, knocking him unconscious. Dr Fothergill treated him and he recovered by next day. Earl vows to avoid hollow tiles. C T Knudtson repairs a barn addition. George Vaughn visits from Decorah to see friends and help lay brick. Edward Fahey of Rock Valley visits Ruth Nicklaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Kiple
Hart
Dr.Fothergill
Earl
C. T. Knudtson
George Vaughn
Decorah
Edward Fahey
Rock Valley
Ruth Nicklaus
Cheery Valley social calls and visits noted
Adolph Buroden hosted Sunday entertainment. Fred Yoat and Dora Leuchtenmacher called on several local homes. Julia Boyle, Dora Leuchtenmacher, and Tom Hanson hosted visits, with John Wells and family at Adolph Hanson’s. John and Wil Lantz families visited Ernest Meyer. Dennler and family spent Sunday evening with Gottlieb Dennler. Alicia Hanson stayed with grandparents Tom and Mrs Hangon. Josie Leane Oscar Baumgartner visited Qacar Frieden’s home. Meyers families Sunday at Adolph Baumgartner’s. Celia Christen returned from a ten week stay with her sister Mrs Fred Webersax in Darlington Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Buroden
Fred Yoat
Martin Hanson
Dora Leuwchtenmacher
Halver Vickary
Julia Boyle
Dora Leuchtenmacher
Tom Hanson
John Wells
Adolph Hanson
John
Wil Lantz
Ernest Meyer
Jacob Dennler
Gott- Meb Dennler
Alica Hanson
Tom Hangon
Josie
Leane
Oscar Baumgartner
Qacar Frieden
Albert Meyers
Adolph Baumgartner
Celia Christen
Fred Webersax
Darlington
Wisconsin
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Fayette County
State Board of Optometry
C. W. Heiserman
West Union
Reliable Jewe
Frances Skarshaug
Muehrenthaler
Chris Dennler
Frank Boyle
KB. Berk
Citizens’ State Bank
Earn Schori
C. F. Becker
Eastman
Kodak
the City Drug Store
R. W. Muehilenthaler, Prop
Cheery Valley News
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