School Notes Highlight Student Absences and Activities
Ellen Olson is listed as sick while Samuel Cook visited on Tuesday. Frances Benson of Cedar Rapids was home over Sunday. Mrs. Lehman and Mrs. Frieden visited Tuesday afternoon. Minnie and Mollie Schneider, previously ill, are back at school. LL and Flossie Kiple visited their uncle Geo. Kiple. Lon Holzer and Otto Olson missed days due to illness. Frank Bakeman and sister Mrs. Bauder, both of class of 1906, visited last Friday. Eva Conner returned after a week ill. Harold Steeler Ruth Nicklang and Robert Earle of class of 1910 spent Sunday with relatives in Elgin. Thelma Knudtson Charlie King Harry Keiser and Dewey Jaquette were absent sick. Eighth graders study The Merchant of Venice, Seventh graders Hawthorne's Great Stone Face. Delphian Society gave a strong musical program with Mr. Keiser's violin solo. A school entertainment is planned for March to help finish paying for seats in the Second Primary room. Third Grade to study Supplementary Reading for two months. a Cyr's Third Reader spelling match crowned Hazel Habeger. Some pupils are tardy at least three times weekly. Parents, what kind of citizen will a child become if habits formed now hinder progress.
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Minnié
Mollie Schnieder
Flossie Kiple
Geo. Kiple
eLon Holzer
Otto Olson
Frank Bakeman
Mrs. Bauder
Eva Conner
Harold Steeler
Ruth Nicklang
Robert Earle
Elgin
Thelma Knudtson
Charlie King
Harry Keiser
Dewey Jaquette
Delphian Society
Keiser
Cyr
Hazel Habeger
St. Elmo
Elgin Opera House
Lena Wegmiller
New Hampton
Nels Helgerson
Pogtvilla
Echo Office
College Chapel
Fayette
West Union
Arlington
Oelwein
Ed Hanson
Nelson
Clermont
Hanson
Ola Olson
Iowa City
Flour Lot Sale Ad From Kniel & Rubyer and Weisel Bros
A local advertisement promotes Lily White patent flour at 1.35 per bag and Harvest Queen straight family at 1.25. Special pricing applies to five sack lots offered by Kniel and Rubyer along with Weisel Brothers.
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Kniel & Rubyer
Weisel Bros
Elgin Savings Bank Statement of assets and liabilities 1911
Fayette County February 14 1911 sworn statement from Gus Gunderson president and Samuel Mosby cashier of Elgin Savings Bank detailing assets liabilities and capital. It lists cash items drafts deposits and notes with totals and confirms ownership of assets as bank property. Notary public Terrified by local official.
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Prensa
Ank
Fayette County
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Aaid Bank
Ita Aasete
Lauren Mossy
Tuxo Scamp
Bavotte
C. I. Becker
J. M. Seborl
Nomad
GLP
Becker
Cushier
Rollont
Agat
Cishin
Sworn
Farm For Sale 120 Acre Near Elgin South East
120 acre farm for sale located 53 miles southeast of Elgin with 100 acres under cultivation. Includes an eight room house 32x32, basement barn 72x24, hog house 20x40, granary, chicken coop and machine shed in good repair. Spring, wind mill and well in yard. rural mail delivery and telephone service. School near the house. Inquiries to Lucas Olson and reads ads of local lenders and shops.
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Elgin
Lucas Olson
Masquerade Ball Delights Opera House Crowd
A large crowd attended the annual masquerade ball at the opera house on Saturday night. Costumes and character costumes ranged from handsome to humorous as guests enjoyed the grand march, prizes, and a lively six piece Carpenter orchestra. Admission tickets numbered 286 with receipts near $133.00. the event was deemed socially and financially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williams
Selma Weibel
Minnie Earle
Ruth Nickilaus
Myrtle Hadstenson
Harold Stoehr
Lindies
Nellis Buchanan
Eva Weibel Ag
Sift Christ
Carpenter
Wueic Jand
Thoma
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lehman
A 32nd wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Nick Lehman gathered sixty friends at their home last Monday. The surprise event featured a bountiful supper and gift of a rocking chair plus money from well wishers, with thanks expressed by Mr Lehman and warm good wishes for many more years.
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Nick Lehman
Mrs. Lehman
Manchester
For Sale The best corner lot in Hunsberger acre
Property listing notes a corner lot in the Hunsberger area for sale with owner listed as RB. Bura.
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Hunsberger Acetten
Bura
Sewing Machine Deals Plaint to Buy From TA CAPPER
A local seller promotes sewing machines in stock and urges women to inspect before purchase. The note claims machines perform well and compare favorably with leading brands.
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Gunara
Elgin Canning Co Seeks Growers for Sweet Corn Contracts
The Elgin Canning Company invites all prospective growers to come in early and contract acreage for sweet corn. The notice calls for those intending to grow corn under contract to participate promptly.
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Elgin Canning Co
Stole Cigars and Village Gossip At Barber Shop
A Tuesday morning theft at Jake Klingman’s barber shop left cigars taken from the case, tracks leading from the back door to the ash pile, and a mystery thief who knew the layout. Local notices also recount a Valentine party at the IBM Club, prize shooting, a niece’s wedding in Strawberry Point, Army service updates, and surrounding weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Klingman
Roland
Jake
Bank Statement and Local News Byte from Blyth Iowa
The Citizens State Bank Blyth Pagotty County presents its February financials with notes on cash, deposits, overdrafts and liabilities. Local society items include Kensington Club meeting plans, Clermont visits, new merchandise, and updates on St Elmo at Elgin theater.
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Citizens' State Bank
Inns of Iowa
Blyth
Pagotty
Advertised Letters and Weather Hint at Delays
Emma Meyerhoff Gunader Johnson L G Seharan and Hans Keiser appear on the advertised letters list. Postmaster notes dismal wet weather affecting mail service and delivery schedules.
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Emma Meyerhoff
Gunader Johnson
L. G. Seharan
Hans Keiser
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Elgin Savings Bank
Iowa
Sam's Mosby
Ellen Olson
Samuel Cook
Frances Benson
Cedar Rapids
8. Lehman
H. Frieden
Min Savings Bank
Ates
Nat
Bank
Cheng
Ieee
National Bank
Codi Rapids
Town
National Bank Oo Po
Cr Ice
Fta
TOWA
Piast
City Drug Store
T. J. Capper
Citizens’ State Bank
C. J. Harrington
4. T. Knudtson
Mrs
A. L
Anna
Mae Benson
Elva Harrington
Leonna Phillips
Valentine
Missy Ida Schori
Amelia Lehman
C. Moser
Amelia
Strawberry Point
Nellie Lehman
Nick Leman
Leslie Mattoon
Oregon
Heavy Artillery Corps
Leslie
Gus Thoma
Barn Schori
Ina Kohler
West Bend
Lew J. Kohler
MissyTon
Auden
Sys
Tem
C. F. Becker
Ben Schori, Pres
RAMI
Lowel
Sarabs Hambe
Black” Hawk
Ais
Lownees
Ubio Gecade
ANT People's Savings
Cage Rapid
Tawa
Total Assets
Kensington Glub
Mra
John Faith
Pruena
Tilda Halverson
E. J. Halverson
E. J. Cappar
Gordon
F. R. Bero & Co
Des Moines
Lufe Young
Horace E. Deemer
Bruto Buprewe
Kenyon
Garst
Sammis
Porter
Deemer
Dolliver
Kenyou
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