Barn Fire Sparks Call for Modern Fire Protection
Sunday dawn fire tore through the hay loft of Frank Gehring’s barn, narrowly endangering nearby houses and barns. Citizens fought the blaze with water lines and hand extinguishers, preventing greater loss while several residents suffered minor injuries. The origin remains unknown, and locals urge council to install better fire protection, ideally water works or sizable chemical engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gehring
Ed. Klingman
Mr. Gehring
C. F. Becker
C. ¥. Becker
F. W. Hughes
Steel
Nelson Conner
Obituary for Samuel Leara of Fayette County
Samuel Leara, born April 28, 1883 in Luzern County Pennsylvania, died August 1, 1913 near Lima after living in Dover township and Fayette County. He married Teabell M. Wiltad June 11, 1873, had eight children, survives widow and seventeen grandchildren, funeral at Lima church, burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Survivors listed include Mrs. Howine Miller, John R., Mrs. Mathew Boots, Levi, Mrs. Delbert Rubens, Mrs. Gee, Howard, and brother Jon in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Leara
Luzern County
Lima
Dover Township
Fayette Co
9Th Infantry
Hoe
Teabell M. Wiltad
Elkader
Mary
Delbert
Thowine Miller
Elma
John’r
State Center
Mathew Boots
Monticello
Levi
Brainard
Delbert Rubens
Gee, Howard
Elgin
Jon
Mt. Pleasant
Weat Union
Hay and Straw Baling and Local News Briefs
Hay and straw baling services offered by I L Harrington of Elgin Iowa. Local notes include visits by Miss Hazel Peeper and Miss Nora Stanton, Mr and Mrs John Rothlisberger returning from Elgin, and Mrs Henry Herwig mentioned in Fayette County Union. Obituary for Samuel Learn of Lima noting Civil War veteran and local ties. Nelson Conner leaves Hero office to join Marshalltown crew. Farm work slow. Elgin Land Agency seeks talk on Berger property post office and home for sale. Pastures drying, creamery receipts down about half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rothlisberger
Elgin
Hazel Peeper
Nora Stanton
Henry Herwig
Fayette Co. Union
Samuel Learn
Koup
Lima
Mr. Learn
Elgin Land Agency
Berger
Farm Bargains Around Elgin and Nearby Iowa Lands
A row of farm listings near Elgin and Fayette IA describes 200 acres with 140 cultivated, 40 pasture, 20 timber, plus a nearly new seven room house and diverse farm buildings. Also offered are 100 acre and 60 acre farms with timber, wells, springs, and road access, plus a 47 acre tract west of Elgin. Several properties promise quick sale and favorable exchange options near Highmore SD and Brainard. Harvest Home picnic noted for Fayette on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ong
Elgin-Weat Union Road
Elgin West Union Road
Svar
John Burk
Brainard
Dakota
Highmore
Hyde Co
South Dakota
Fayette Co
Iowa
Timeck Lane
Telling the Teller to Take Care of Your Money
The ad urges placing savings in the bank for security and peace of mind. It asserts that growing a bank account reflects success and praises banking methods as favored by business people.
Town of Elgin Iowa annual financial report and notices
The document presents a sworn Town Clerk and Treasurer statement for Elgin Iowa with cash on hand, receipts, expenditures, and balances, including road fund transfers and utility expenditures. It includes a ministerial note praising Dr King’s New Life Pills, and a note about Miss Besse Bowen returning from Cedar Falls after teacher training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Bank
Williamy
Rigia
H. Stubenwoll
Allison, In
Dr. King
City Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gehring
Bucklen
E. E. Chamberlain
Chapton
City
Randalia
Fayette County
Ligin
Fyless
Trezona
John Bower
McGregor
Samus. Lary
The
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
LaCrosse and Palmer Hammocks
C. L. Freiburghaus
Lowa
Max Thoma, Elgin
I. L. Harrington
Towa
Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette
Postmasters
Hans Keiser
Mr. Keiser
Misa Edith
Keiser
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Hero
Marshalltown
Clment
Roy
Nemon
Fayette
Financial. Report
Autmale Agu Ary
Fuantes
General Fund
County
Freayur
Pinas
Steimtine
League of Mi Trensfer
Ordindaten
Matttay
Repadi Cre Express
DoNtame
Crea Qey Oat
Harveyor
Gov
Besse Bowen
Cedar Falls
Schori & Kuster Lumber Company
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