Elkader Note of Local Sickness and Court Moves
Elkader news notes several residents on the sick list including H O Griffith and Mrs W T Knapp, with wishes for quick recoveries. D D Murphy and W W Davidson attend Fayette and other county legal matters, while Lars T Loftsgaard faces a dismissed case. Pulver of West Boardman sells animal skins to Wolf of Dubuque. A mill accident injures Robt F Schmidt who escaped harm. A wrestling event at the opera house drew about $142, with three bouts featuring local challengers and a dislocated shoulder but no serious injury. The Kensington club plans a meeting with Maude Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
H. OL. Griffith
W. T. Knapp
Atty
D. D. Murphy
West Union
Fayette County
W.W. W. Davidson
Onawa
Lars T. Loftsgaard
Marion Township
Alias Pulver
West Boardman
Wolf
Dubuque
Pulver
Robt
F. Schmidt
Boardman
Hagensick
Farrell
Drs
McGrath
Patterson
Beyee Jud Thompson
McGregor Addelmuth Preuss
Volga
Thompson
Local Notes From Clermont and Nearby Towns
John Wells visited Elgin on Monday while Fred Hendershott remains on the sick list. John Burke becomes Rock Island station agent for Castalia. H F Shipton leaves for Fayette and Cedar Rapids on a short business trip. Hon Wm Larrabee marked his seventy ninth birthday at Montauk on Friday January 20. Delaney and Becker wedding guests arrive from Waterree and Milwaukee trip underway. Dr F Becker’s family celebrates his birthday. Dr Fred Becker comes from Town City Saturday. Kern family from Oelwein attends funeral of Anthony Kern and wife. burial at Protestant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
John Wells
Elgin
Fred Hendershott
John Burke
Rock Island
Castalia
H. F. Shipton
Fayette
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Larrabee
Montauk
Wm. Delaney
Walter Delaney
Delaney-Becker
Harry Becker
Milwaukee
F. Becker
Fred Becker
Town City
Lewis Kern
George
Oelwein
Anthony Kern
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Welling ton Man
“I never felt so near my grave” writes W R Patterson of Wellington Texas after a long cough and lung trouble dropped him to 100 pounds despite years of treatment His life was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery now 187 pounds and healthy for years The remedy cures coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and lung troubles 50 cents and 1 00 Trial bottle free City Drug Store guarantees it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Patterson
Wellington
Tex
For Sale Corner Lot In Elgin Hunsberger Addition
Classified note offers a corner lot 88 by 120 feet in Elgin’s Hunsberger addition with owner contact F. R. Bere. The legal summary reports J W Bopp of West Union and Chris Meyers of our city had cases dismissed for insufficient evidence after grand jury indictments. Judge Fellows ruled no cause for action. A bright sun was observed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsberger
Elgin
F. R. Bere
J. W. Bopp
West Union
Chris Meyers
Our City
Fellows
Berg expands clothing firm with Kohler joiner
On February first Mel bert Kohler became a partner in the Elgin clothing business long run by F R Berg. The firm will be F R Berg & Co with Berg described as progressive and in touch with trade needs. Kohler, once popular clerk, takes a larger role and promises greater effort for success. Berg & Co are expected to form a strong team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbert Kohler
F. R. Berg
F. R. Berg & Co
Elgin
Kohler
Financial Report of Ladies' Cemetery Association Elgin Iowa
Financial report covering January 20 to January 18, 1910 shows total receipts of 614.76 and total disbursements of 75.90. Disbursements list labor payments, draying, printing, music, hardware, seeds, plants, and related services to J L DeSart Greenley Bros J B Riche F W Hughes Mrs G Stoeler C Lehman Son City Drug Store and Mrs Ben Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Cemetery Association
Elgin
Iowa
J. L. DeSart
Greenley Bros
J. B. Riche
F. W. Hughes
G. Stoeler
Lehman & Son
City Drug Store
Ben Schori
Pleasantly Surprised Birthday Party in Elgin
About seventy friends gathered at Mrs. John Bauman’s home Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary with a literary and musical program, games, conversation, and refreshments. The event served as a farewell as Mrs. Bauman plans to move to a new home in Kansas. Guests presented a heavy band ring as a token of esteem and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bauman
Shoebox Social and ciphering contest at Illyria school
Friday night February 10 1911 a shoebox social and entertainment will be held at the Dist No 1 Illyria township school house. A ciphering match and small prize follow. Ethel Shafter is teacher. Grace Boyer suffered a severe arm injury from a falling tin piece while walking with her mother and sister. She was treated by Dr Hadsel and kept from work with her arm in a sling. John Falk and R W Muehlenthaler bought Buick autos to be delivered early spring. G Monnahan was the selling agent.
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Dist. No. 1
Illyria
Ethel Shafter
Grace Boyer
Clermont
Center Streets
Hadsel
John Falk
R. W. Muehlenthaler
G. Monnahan
Elgin Canning Co Seeks Sweet Corn Growers for Contracts
Elgin Canning Co contracts acreage for sweet corn and invites all interested growers to sign contracts early. The notice requests participants to come in promptly to secure growing arrangements with the company.
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Elgin Canning Go
School Notes and Community Updates
Pearl Conner of the ninth grade is numbered among the sick. Lavaun and Myrtle Kimball are out of school due to sickness. Hazel Habeger missed days for the same reason. The ninth grade studies Algebra as exams approach. the Octa society program impressed. The first semester ends this week with mid year exams Thursday and Friday. Harry Becker married Delaney of Clermont last Wednesday and will be on his father’s farm soon. Maps and dictionaries arrived for the Intermediate Dept, funded by a recent department entertainment. Seniors write essays on social and political questions in Political Economy, while teachers urge parental support and discourage cramming before exams.
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Pearl Conner
E. Bauder
Lavaun
Myrtle Kimball
Hazel Habeger
Octa Society
Keiser
Mus
Harry Becker
Miss Delaney
Clermont
Harry
Farm For Sale Near Elgin With 120 Acres
120 acre farm four miles southeast of Elgin includes 100 acres cultivated with an eight room house 32 by 32 basement barn 72 by 24 hog house 20 by 40 granary chicken coop and machine shed. Buildings in good repair spring wind mill and well in yard rural mail and telephone service school within eighty rods. Inquiries to Lucas Ongon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lucas Ongon
Tailored Suits at T. J. Carrer Guaranteed Fit
Promoting a line of men s suits by tailor T. J. Carrer. Guaranteed to fit, inviting customers to visit and view the collection.
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T. J. Carrer
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Week Ending Jan 27 1911
Real estate transfers listed from the Abstract Office of W J Rogers for the week ending January 27 1911 include multiple two lot parcels in Oelwein Fayette Clermont and Arlington with buyers such as W H Amlot to Ira Hanson Henry Lockard to John Mc Hugh Libbie Rawson to Jent raing ton and others totaling several thousand dollars. Notes show 33-91-10 and 31-93-7 land descriptions plus a 1400 600 2500 entry and a 2000 550 4500 total for transfers. marriage licenses are also listed for several couples including Severt Sampson Emma Christian Edward Giesemann Mary Bar tals and others.
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W. J. Rogers
W. H. Amlot
Ira Hanson
Oelwein
Henry Lockard
John McHugh
Fayette
Jeremiah Cahalan
Mary McWilliams Wickham
Clermont
Guy Rawson
Central Lumber & Coal Co
Arlington
Libbie Rawson
Jentra Lumber & Coal Co
Arington
Ladies Seek Quality Sewing Machines From T. J. Careen
A local seller invites women to view sewing machines in stock promising reliable performance across brands. The note guarantees good workmanship and urges a visit before purchasing.
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T.j.careen
For Sale 381 Acres on Main Road Near Canning Factory
A compact sale notice offers 381 acres of good land on the main road four miles from the Canning Factory. The parcel includes strawberry beds and is available for inquiry by calling or writing to Hans E. Gretner.
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Hans E. Gretner
Cleamont News Briefs From Elgin And Surroundings
Local notes report Ole Olson and Art Nordhus in Elgin, and various visits and moves. Announcements include a new electric wiring at Pahpukkeena hall, births, and a Chicago trip by local residents. County funds totaling 8500 will be deposited in Clearmont State Bank. property changes and yard management shifts noted at several area firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole E. Olson
Elgin
Art Nordhus
Pahpukkeens Hall
Board of Supervisors
Clermont State Bank
E. Wickham
Pahpukkeena Hall
Jerry Cahalan
Clermont Lumber
Wisowa
Waterloo
Levi Eastman
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’s Mosby
Kensington Club
Maude Fitzgerald
Clermont News
Financial Report
R. W
Muestentiacer Fin
Shoebox Social
Harriat Bakeman
Websters International
Christias
Citizens’ State Bank
C.F. Becker
Ben Schori, Pres
Thomas & Richard Smith
Henry Gosseel
Hannah E. Tower
Charlotte Heald
Chas
Dewaldo Chas Lyons
Lottie O. ‘Davis
Timothy Killerlain
Ninw
Julius A. Buhlman
W. J. Egan
G.W. Chamberlin
H. Bevins
C. B. Dickens
Laura Johnson
Elisna F. Johnson
Alpna
Severt Sampson
Emma Christian ‘Tange
Edward Giesemann
Mary Bartals
D. L. Starr
Martha M. Frame
Vito Rote
Paseualina Vitiritta Jens W. Foster
E. Blanche Welch
D. E. Schneider
Sara Bel Valentine
William F. Bunting
Eva S. Fisher
H. £. Becker
Margaret F. Delaney John Francis Harrington
Mary Eether
Aubrey
Cleamont News
Miller
Ed Buser
Nels Olson
Anna Larrabee
J. H. Sheehan
Mayne
Chicago
Will Ellis
Independence
C. C. Miller
Ole Olson
C. Miller
Phil Steffans
Dan Burke
Tipton
Dewit
Sam Hofer
Rock Valley
Hofer
Jake Frieden
Mies Frutiger
Pipestone
Minn
Frutiger
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