Christmas Program at German Baptist Theological Hall
A Merry Christmas program will be presented by B P S with the Elgin Concert Orchestra and German Baptist bands at the German Baptist Theological Hall on Christmas Eve Thursday the 24th with a dance on December 26. Miss Ida Schori hosted for eighty girls Tuesday evening. Discussion on postal rates and Transcontinental rail fare pricing by January middle.
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German Baptist
The
Ida Schori
Dubuque
Convicts Teach Prisoners At Anamosa Night School
The Anamosa reformatory runs a night school with a distinguished faculty including superintendent C. B. Brown and principal L. R. Van Tassel. The program supports 191 students with an average age of 31.7 years. many are under 20. Courses span from primary to high school levels, reflecting a broad reform effort. The report also notes Iowa crop valuation and Illinois Central steel car plans, separate items in the issue.
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Iowa
Board of Parole
Anamosa Reformatory
Oc. B. Brown
Dickinson County
L. R. van Tassel
F. B.' Warner
X Aldrich
Dermott
F.'B. Hubbard
Ilinois Central
Illinois Central
Chicago
Iows
Central
Independence Bulletin Journal
Elgin Roll of Honor Fades as Oil Inspector Dies
Mr Robbin, who resigned due to failing health, died that week. He had weakened mentally and physically, forgetting his appointment as oil inspector. He succeeded C. H. Tallmadge, who died after a brief illness. D. G. Griffith takes over, an old soldier, succeeding Robbin.
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Mr. Robbing
C. H. Tallmadge
D. G. Griffith
Robbina
Marriage in Dees Khudraon town and city welcome
A wedding news item from Elgin describes United in marriage for Dees Knudtbon and Miss Lewis amid warm community praise. The couple, soon to establish a home above Berg's store, will host friends after January 1, 1909. An exchange notes a Chicago mail order house planning 185 carloads of catalogues across five states, costing 2,600,000 dollars, highlighting aggressive advertising competition.
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Khudraon
Mishik
Mr. Kuudteon
Tha
USA
Wikader
Knudt- Bon
Chicago
Berg
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
North Dakota
Hanmpton Globe
State Brings Suit Against Centerville Gas Firm
Iowa sues Centerville Light and Traction and O Maine corpora tion for operating without articles of incorporation. Frank Payne of Centerville presides, Theodore P. Shonts of New York is vice president. Suit seeks 186000 with potential 250000 costs if tried. Company claims manufacturing status exempts it from filings. It owns five Centerville franchises and is described as wealthy. Also notes evangelist Hilly Sunday faces Paul Crowe turning to religion and new talk on crime.
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Iowa
Centerville Light and Traction Company
O' Maine Corporation
Frank Payne
Centerville
Theodore P. Shonts
New York
Wall
Byers
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George M. Chappel
Berg’s
State
Hilly Sunday
Pauil Crowe
Crook
Holi
Nish
Ings
Men & Boys
Thomas Bros
Elgin, Iowa
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