Volga City baseball results and town updates
A shaky report covers Volga City’s game where Gehring and Kreig pitched well. Briple led batting with two doubles and two singles as Migin won. notes on fielding errors and team conditioning. Also reports a large barn fire near Jack Brack farm, and plans to repair Elgin streets this fall with a county scanner method after a poor road season.
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John Peake Passes Away in Illinois Township
John Peake died in Illyria township after a long illness at ten months with his funeral held August 20 at Volga City Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Polk. Born September 27, 1848 in Ilfracombe Moyland he moved to Decorah after age 22. He married Nancy Jane Soll January 28, 1872 and had four children Chester Elmer and wife Alferd Schneider of Hikader Beides. 12 grandchildren, a sister and brother in England. He lived in Illyria then Clayton county for 39 years, farmed diligently, and was a devoted husband and father. Attending relatives from afar included Guy Peters and wife, Netta Self, Ella Thayer, Chas Brittendail, Frank Blanton and son, and Warren Harrington.
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Elmer
Alferd Schneider
Hikader, Beaides
England
Pegke
Illyria Township
Clayton County
Guy Peters
St. Paul
Netta Self
Rock Rapids
Ella Thayer
Burr Oak
Chas, Britten- Dail
Bluffton
Frank Btanton
Victor
Iowa
Warren Harrington
Starr Family Vacation Trip to Cannas and Omaha
Rev Starr and Mrs Starr with Everett Starr depart Tuesday for Cannas to visit their daughter Mary Frances. The party will later visit Grinnell and Mrs Sture's relatives, possibly Omaha, lasting about two weeks. Since arriving last fall he has been a diligent worker, a move to a larger field would be a loss to the town.
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Elgin Defeats St Olaf in 3-0 Pageball Exhibition
Elgin beat St Olaf 3-0 using regular league lineups in a clean game. Officials urged Little teams to avoid high priced imported batteries for exhibition contests, saying it detracts from spectator interest.
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Pageball
Bootlegger Clash At Ballpark Ends In Big Defeat
A Sunday morning game saw a group of Elgin outlaws beat the Clermont Bootleggers 8 to 2 at the ballpark amid chatter of big league scouts in attendance. The Digin Farmers Dairy Co reports record-breaking milk and butter production for May through July, with cream totals and a substantial revenue gain cited along with ongoing heavy work in dairy operations.
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Bennetts Host Popular Dance With Peerless Players
Bance to Peerless Players next Saturday evening for a dance at Bennetts southwest of Higin featuring the Peerless Players for high class music. Mr and Mrs Perry Craft of Marsh held Wisconsin entertained relatives and friends at their home Wednesday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Geo Craft, Mr and Mrs Mervin Brown, Mr and Mrs Col Mounce and families of Marshfield, and Mr and Mrs Frank Price and children, Mrs Maude Price and her mother Mrs Hills Mounce of Center Point Town. Both vocal and instrumental music followed by a three course dinner for twenty three. Color pink and white. T F Schmitz editor of Osatan Bee attacked and mussed by S H Heinmiller. Schmitz arrested and fined six dollars plus costs. He noted his spectacles saved him from injury. Baby show at Illyria’s Community Day praised. winners listed for girl babies Myrna Hjalne Shaffer and Lilian Montahan. boys Bobby Allen and LeRoy Gebting. Samuel Mosby and R P Strauch visited at West Union.
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Perry Craft
Marshheld
Wisconsin
Geo. Craft
Mervin Brown
Col. Mounce
T. F. Schmitz
Osatan Bee
H. Heinmiller
Illyria
Myrni H Jalne Shaffer
Lilian Mont ‘Ahan
Bobby Allen
LeRoy Gebting
Elgin Mill to Close Thursday Afternoon for County Fair
The Elgin Mill will close Thursday afternoon to allow staff to participate in the county fair. Operations will resume Friday morning. Walibel Mill Company.
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Elgin
Walibel Mill Company
Baptist Church Activities and Family News
Sunday services listed with Eng lish Mah service at 10 00 am and Sunday school at 11 00 am Hinglish service at 8 00 pm prayer meeting led by H Kelser Rev Ph Lauer pastor. Andrew and Walter Dummermuth left for Sioux Falls then Minneapolis on a 300 mile trip. J H Carmichael was the only vote eran to attend the reunion from Eigin. others noted at Clermont with parents. Chapman.
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Baptist Church Notes
J. F. Miller
Andrew
Walter Dummermuth
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Marl
Minneapolis
Lakes
J. H. Carmichael
Eran
Eigin
Fin
Mra
Harry Becker
Joe Spent Gin
Mr. Carmichael
GC. Ledundey
Clermont
Chapman
Four Teachers All In One Family And Kneeskern Case Update
The article notes four family members securing teaching positions for the coming year at various schools including Water at State University of Wsouing at Par asie and Straw berry Point. It also reports the Kneeskern case defense deadline of July 11 for briefs and potential September term hearing with uncertain progress.
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State University of Wsouing
Parasie
Mise Marie
Strawberry Point
John
Grand Meadow
W. D. 3Elma
Kneeskern
Supreme Court
Nelson
Hart
Waukon
Ewer
Beverah
Two Forgeries at Festina Church Reported in Winneshiek County
Sparse notes detail a small Festina church in Winneshiek County drawing visitors. A guest book held names of Governor Hammill and Gen. Pershing, with Pershing in South America, raising suspicion that both names are forgeries.
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Festina
Winneshiek County
Hammill
Gen. Pershing
South America
Illyria Church Schedules Services After Sunday Gap
A notice from Illyria church states no services will be held on Sunday August 30. No Sunday school or preaching. For the following Sunday, an effort will be made to hold all services as usual.
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Illyria
Witt Hosts Phila Thea Class at Miss Lehman Home
Witt entertains the Phila thea class at Miss Florance Lehman’s home next Wednesday evening with guests Miss Lehman and Mrs. R P Strauch inviting full attendance. L O Ulving M D located over Citizens State Bank offers day and night calls and prompt service, phone 35.
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L. O. Ulving
Citizens State Bank
Elgin Creamery reports record July milk and butter output
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. posted a July record with over 66 000 pounds of butter from 239 600 pounds of cream and more than 27 000 dollars paid to patrons and cream haulers. The issue also notes a Home Chautauqua event with performances, lectures, and a large local audience, plus detailed patron payments and community notices.
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Creamery News
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Clermont Defeats Blain Eight to Two at Fair
Clermont topped Blain eight to two on Tuesday afternoon, with both pitchers in poor form and Korearma contributing to the lopsided score. It was the fourth meeting this year, showing the teams were evenly matched despite the uneven outcome, as clumsy plays and errors dominated the game. Wiggin added two more runs in the schedule, while upcoming league action includes a Sunday game at Aunt Postellie and a tie against flankeye at Huwelye on September 5.
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Ty Tle Dome
Lein
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Rumor of Rock Island sale to C G W mentioned
Rumors claimed the Cedar Rapids to Decorah Rock Island branch via Oelwein might be sold to the C G W and used as a feeder to Cedar Rapids and a northern spur. The Delwellh Register notes such reports have little foundation. Mrs. Rosanna Boyle of West Union turned 90 on August 16, a native of Ireland who came to New York as a child.
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Six quilters assist Mrs. Henderson at Clary Mont
A group of six quilters from Higin's Indica journeyed to Mrs. Bert Henderson's north of Clary Mont last Wednesday to help with quilting. They completed a quilt, a feat described as seldom achieved, and are praised for speedy future contributions. The quilters are Mrs. F. G. Spohr, Mrs. Fred Kohler, Mrs. Ed Hanson, Mrs. Alburt Sehori, Mrs. France Des Sart, and Mrs. Lana Henderson.
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Higin
Clarymont
Bert Henderson
F. G. Spohr
Fred Kohler
Ed Hanson
Alburt Sehori
France Des Sart
Lana Henderson
Store Closure Notice for August 27 at 11 A.M.
We inform customers that the store will close Thursday, August 27, at 11:00 a.m. Please plan accordingly to minimize any inconvenience. H. W. Falb.
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H.W. Falb
St Pauls M Church Suspends Services Two Sundays
Absence of Rev Starr leads to no services at St Pauls M church for two Sundays. Sunday school continues at the usual hour. Irma Berndt aged nine hosts a girl party with friends featuring games and crafts, thoroughly enjoyed by guests and the hostess.
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