Probate of Will in Fayette County Iowa
Notice is given that on January 23, 1917, an instrument purporting to be the last will of Maria Reinhart, late of Fayette County, Iowa, will be heard in District Court for proof and admission to probate. Dated December 26, 1916, West Union Iowa. John T. Riley, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Fayette County
District Court
A. D
Maria Reinhart
West Union
Iowa
John T. Riley
L. L. Fisk
Elgin Farmers Dairy to Auction Off Buttermilk Output
On January 13, 1917 at 2 p m the Elgin Farmers Dairy Company will sell its entire buttermilk output for one year from February 1, 1917 to January 31, 1918 to the highest bidder at the company's office. The directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Secretary Melior Luchsinger signatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Meleor
Luchsinger, Sec’y
Eastern Stars to Meet for Dues and Officer Installations
The Eastern Stars will hold their regular monthly session next Wednesday evening January 3 for dues payment and installation of newly elected officers. Members are urged to attend. refreshments will be served by Mrs August Holzer Miss Mabel Holzer Miss Harriet MacKellar Mrs John Bower and Mrs F W Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Stars
August Holzer
Mabel, Holzér
Harriet MacKellar
John Bower
F. W. Hughes
Start The New Year Right Staff of Life Mentioned
Weibel Bros. MIL John Lott of Lake City visited last week, staying several days to reconnect with old acquaintances. The note recalls Lott as a former resident of Digin Bee for about twenty years.
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Life
Minnesota
Bakers
Weibel Bros
John Lott
Lake City
Mr. Lott
Digin
Christmas Letter From a Soldier Boy
A soldier writes home from Douglas Arizona near the border in 1916. He describes daily life, camp defenses, the 22nd Infantry, and weary distance from home. He notes restlessness, climate, and desires for letters, promising a self portrait and greeting friends, while praising his unit and camp conditions.
Notice to Settle By Weibel Bros and Elgin Land Co
Notice to setlle all debts by January 1, 1917. Weibel Bros and Elgin Land Co urge full and prompt settlement of all accounts. Previous liberal accommodations have ended. no further notice will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weibel Bros. MIII
Elgin, Land Co
Soldiers Monument Meeting At Elgin Cemetery
Notice invites all interested in the Elgin cemetery soldiers' monument to convene at Elgin Savings Bank Saturday at 8 o'clock. All men are urged to attend, with special emphasis on old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Cemetery
Elgin Savings Bank
Arso
Debtor Notice to John Falk Creditors Seek Settlement
A brief public notice states that all who know themselves indebted to John Falk should call and settle the accounts before January 1, 1917. The item appears as a local notice urging timely payment and closure of outstanding balances.
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John Falk
Hel
Hel d family reunion in Highn during Christmas week with Fr ank Etter from Alberta and relatives from Court land Minnesota. A large dinner at Jake Schaer home included Anna Etter Chris Schweitzer Dor othy Irvine Lawrence John Dorothy Pimer Pinney Herbert Ruth Elmer Frances Wilma Fred John Balz Kamm Anna Sehaer and others. The gathering created lasting pleasant memories for all, especially Mrs Etter.
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Highn
Hitter
Frank
Canada
Courtland
Minnesota
Anna
Etter
Chris Schweitzer
Dorothy
John Attered
Irvine
Lawrence
John
Pimer Pinney
Herbert
Ruth
Fred
Elmer
Letter From Michigan Describes Winter Climate and Local Roads
A former Elgin resident in Hartford Michigan writes Dec 20 describing cold weather and sleighing. He notes the West Michigan Pike two miles away and plans to build a connected stone road next summer. Grain and fruit are decent while potatoes are scarce and pricey. He recalls growing cucumbers for factories, selling small sizes at 1.60 per 100 pounds and larger greens at 60 cents per 100, nubs and crooks at 40 cents. He closes with holiday wishes from Cc W Doty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Michigan
West Michigan Pike
Elgin
W. Doty
Notice of Referee's Sale of Vinton Farm in Iowa
A. M. Weibel Referee announces sale of the northwest fractional quarter of section 18 T 94 R west of the 5th meridian Fayette County Iowa consisting of 1749.100 acres known as the Vinton farm. Sale may be in one body or divided and is subject to District Court approval. Interested parties to notify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa
Vinton Farm
District Court of
Towa
A. M. Weibel
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Reader
In a general discussion with a Chamberlain Medicine Co representative, a reader praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the only effective option. The note mentions household use by a family with children and cites trust in the product amid trying various remedies. Also records a Christmas gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hanson with several local families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Death of Grandmother Lachsinger at eighty plus years
Grandmother Lachsinger died Tuesday evening at about five at her son Meichr Luthlinger’s southeast of town after a long illness. She was eighty one years old, born in the old country. Funeral will be held tomorrow Friday at 1:30 from the German Baptist church. Her two daughters travel from the west to attend. An obituary will be published next week.
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Grandma Lachsinger
Grandmother Lachsinger
Meichr Luthginger
Old Country
German Baptist Church
Lehman & Hanson
A. A. Houg
B. A. Weibel
Fairbank
Clermont
Selmar Groth
Copas
Minnesota
Groth
Spellbaders
America
Knut Gierset
Park Region College
Luther College
King Haaokon
Norway
Order of St Olaf
Rasmussen
Longmont
John Etter
Etter
John
Stomach Troubles Promote Overland Car Talk
A column notes Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble, sold by Steeler's Pharmacy. H.T. Knudtson attended an Overland factory visit in Dayton, Ohio, praising the agents' reception and the 1917 model launch. The piece also covers family holidays, local hires, a birth of nation film outing, and various farm and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeler's
H.T. Knudtson
Overland
Dayton
Ohio
Knudtson
Hatlee
John Bower
Helen
J. D. Shaffer
Mrs. Shaffer
Bert Kohler
Biddle Conner
Elgin
Burl Bennett
Conner
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Elgin ‘Savings
C. BE
Will Tustall
H.S. Steele
Castalia
Mrs. Barnhart
United States
Higin
Beho
Douglas
Arizona
Mabre
Mexico Line
Villa
U. S
Mexico
Hyen
Niagara Falls
N Y
National Guard
James Jock
Company G
Arig
Max Thoma
Ed Hanson
Irvine Hendershott
Oerwelh
Nelle Neuenawander
Bima
The
Citizens’ State Bank
Ern Schori
L. J. Groth
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