Mattoon Boy Dies at 23 After Long Illness
Elgin native James Alexander Mattoon born February 6 1891 died August 10 1914 from a severe cold that settled in his lungs. Despite invalidism he showed optimism and interest in electrical inventions and current events, leaving a life of gentleness and patience. He is survived by his mother Mrs L B Mattoon sister Nellie of Elgin brother Leslie of Salon and others. Funeral conducted by Rev Graham was held at the M B church and burial occurred in Elgin cemetery. A public acknowledgement thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness during the time of sorrow.
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James Alexander Mattoon
Elgin
Li. B. Mattoon
Nellie
Leslie
Salon
Graham
M. B. Church
Dr. Mattoon
It's About Time and Local News From Postville
Mayor Beucher circulates a petition to oil Main Street with free oil from Standard Oil to improve streets amid war news censorship. Clermont beat Postville 6 to 3 as Young Bigler pitched for Brick City. Charley Grover pitched for Elgin. Jaguar price rises to 7.22 per hundred with earlier 5.00 per hundred. Local visits and baseball at Kobler's Park marked the week.
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Beucher
Postville
German Luthera Church
Rock Island
Ortrom
Standard Oil Co
Pastville Review
Clermont
Clermont Fellows
Young Bigler
Brick City Fellows
Charley Grover
Elgin
Clayton County Represented in State Farm Essay Contest
Selving Houg won first prize from the State Agricultural Society at Des Moines for an essay titled The Ideal Farm. The contest invites rural youth from each county. Houg, born and raised on a farm, wrote the winning work after study and observation. He attends Waldorf College Forest City and graduated from Marion township District No. 4. The prize covers transportation and state fair entertainment, with the fair opening August 26.
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Selving Houg
State Agricultural Society
Des Moines
Farma
Houg
Clayton County
Marion Township
Waldorf College
Forest City
Cut The Weeds On Public Highways Notice
The Inn states that all weeds on public highways must be cut by August 15. Landowners must clear noxious weeds on their land and to the street center between July 15 and August 15. City councils townships trustees must enforce the rule and may bill property owners for work if not done.
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Inn
Grand Floral Show at Clermont Opera House Sat Aug 15
The Ladies Aid Society presents a Grand Floral Show at Clermont opera house on Saturday afternoon and evening with entertainment by the Clermont Band. Choice towers and plants will be for sale. all are welcome for a delightful day.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Clermont Opera House
Clermont
Wanted Men and Women for Beautiful Catalog
Advertisement offers fall term openings in Waterloo Iowa for graduates. It seeks one hundred young men and women to join a fashion catalog featuring corsets and garments. Contact the village of Comanice for details and address.
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Vollage OF
Comanice
Waterloo
Iowa
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L. B. Mattoon
Ward Brabham
Wm. Kohls
Bert
New York City
Allamakee
Hurope Ward
Boeing America
John Bower
Priscilla Club
R.W. Muehlenthaler
Randalia
5. W. Rubyer
J. H. Williams
Ella
Celia Lehman
C. F. Becker
Wadena
Becker
Ed Bauder
Roy Bakeman
Sioux City
Frank
Huron
South Dakota
Max Hunsberger
E. J Halverson
Parry Larson
Kuudt Kirkeberg
Kobler's Park
The
Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Star Cafe
S. J. Greenley
Ence
Towa
Adrian
Adrian Bence
Fred G. Gehring
Wykcun Bros
Geuring
Citizens State Bank of Elgin
Citizens’ State Bank
Barn Schori
F. Becker
Glover
Working Clothing
Max Thoma
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