Death of Walter Freiburghaus in France
Letters from World War I record the death of Walter Freiburghaus, 28, of Ramona South Dakota, died October 18 at a station hospital in France from cerebrospinal meningitis. Captain John R. Stifter notes he was a fine soldier. Funeral held at the station. his family learns of the loss three weeks later. He leaves parents, four sisters, two brothers, and many relatives.
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Service of Supply
AB P
France
A. P.O
Gottlieb Frebburghaus
Ramona
Walter
Camp Hospital
John R. Stifter
Randall
Earl
Camp Lee
Virginia
Freiburghaus
Cornelius
Canton
U. S
Walter C. Freiburghaus
Elgin
Iowa
Frank Frautschy
G. H. Raschdorf
Will Helling
Will Freiburghaus
Laura
Wilbert
Walter Freiburghaus
Hart Randall
G. Freiburghaus
Will
Frank Frautachy
NABBIED IN ELGIN WEDDING OF J W Bopp AND Miss Knight
Mr J W Bopp and Miss Mdne Knight of West Union married Tuesday December 3 at the Kniel home. The private ceremony was conducted by C E Baker Methodist pastor of West Union. The couple left for San Diego California for their honeymoon with plans to return by early April via Sacramento San Francisco Salt Lake and Denver. The bride, daughter of J W Knight, spent much of her life in West Union and worked as a stenographer and secretary in the Bopp real estate office. Mr Bopp, a prominent West Union citizen, has held numerous offices of trust. The newlyweds will reside in West Union.
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J. W. Bopp
Mdne Knight
West Union
G. S. Kniet
Kniel
Bopp
Brida
San Diego
California
Grand Canyon
Miss Knight
Fayette County
Hemorrhagic Septicemia Outbreak Warns Farmers Here
Dr G B Jorgenson of Clermont Iowa reports an outbreak of hemorrhagic septicemia known as blood polyon. The disease affects horses cattle swine sheep and chickens with rapid fatal course. Vaccination is the only effective prevention and re vaccination may be needed. Local farm cases near Elgin and historic presence in Yellowstone Park noted.
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John Reite
Elgin
Yellowstone Park
G. BE. Jorgenson
Clermont
Iowa
Red Cross Service Flag Names Sought for Elgin
On July 26 the last stars were sewn on the Elgin Red Cross service flag. The Elgin Red Cross asks for the names of all local boys entering service since that date, to be left at the post office with Postmaster Capper. The committee plans to mail Christmas parcels and notes 35 packages shipped so far for the men overseas.
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Elgin Red Cross
Mein
Capper
Geax
Elgin
Hamilton Recommends Influenza Precautions In West Union
Dr. I. H. Hamilton of the State Board of Health visited West Union and urged masks and ventilation at gatherings, isolation for patients, reporting of lagrippe cases, school exclusions for coughing children, and warning signs at homes with illness to curb the flu epidemic. He notes that lagrippe, grippe, three day fever, Spanish influenza, and influenza are the same illness.
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I. H. Hamilton
State Board of Health
West Union
Hamilton
School Play Patty Impresses At Local Opera House
The high school play drew a good audience last Thursday evening. Cast members performed well under coaching, earning credit for the group. Read on for the ensemble list including Philip Royson Leo Sebort Robert Brown and others. Rebecca Luke, Olga Gilbertson, Marion Bryant, and a host of supporting players are noted. Miss Berg directed with Miss Mews assisting. Mrs. Mary Skarshoug is also mentioned. The production concluded with hopes the bedridden Mrs. Mary Skarshoug will recover in a day or two.
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Philip Royson
Leo Sebort
Robert Brown
Benson & Benson
James Conner Jenkins
Rebecca
Gordon Mosby
Rebecca Luke
Joy
Elgin City Council Minutes 1918 Regular and Special Meetings
The Elgin Iowa council convened December 2 1918 in regular session with Mayor presiding. Minutes record routine motions by Councilmen Fell Phillips Harrington and Peter Lu August, proceedings on labor projects for streets including figures 1080 84 27 26 and adjournment to close the meeting.
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Elgin
Iowa
Eunell
Rolienll
Fell Phillips
Harrington
Wising
John
LL. J. Grath
Clarke
ME Church Notes Preaching and League Socials announced
ME Church notes call for 10 o'clock preaching, Sunday School reminder, and attendance goals. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs. Albert Schori next Thursday evening. Mach members and a dollar expected. League social Saturday night in church basement. Epworth League session Sunday at 7. All welcome for fellowship, games, and a warm reception.
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Ladies’ Aid
Albert Schori
Mach
League
Celal
Epworth League
Pulda Dead at Lock Hospital Aged 28
Pulda died at a lock hospital Tuesday morning at age 28. Surviving are his wife, daughter Erma Marie, mother Mrs L J Pulda, brothers Leo J of South Dakota and Ervin J of Weat Indies. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Marta's chapel Speaker J J Hajek officiating Interment Oak Hill cemetery Cedar Rapids Republican.
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Pulda
Lidmel
Lock Hospital
Erma Marie
L. J. Pulda
Leo J
South Dakota
Ervin J
Weat
Indies
Marta
J. J. Hajek
Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids
Palda
High
Central Tobacco Works
Creamery Hill
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Elgin Savings Bank
RIATE
Toya
City Drug Store
W. J. Kohler
Germany
Walter Fretburghaus
Earl Randall
Red Cross
Hrgo
Citizens’ State Bank
Patty
Mary Skarshoug 1
Council Proceedings
Peter Lu Auguat
Jonung Hughes
Becy
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