Bauman Family Return From Kansas Visit
John Bauman and his wife and son returned from a trip to Kansas on Tuesday. In Alta Vista the son fell ill but recovered. the family praised southern towns as progressive and up to date. They visited Elgin natives and noted Jacob Schlupp’s illness, Fred Thonen’s farm success, and a recent Bauman Benson sale. Nearby, Sam Boleyn was injured by a horse but recovered. Harry Nicklaus hosted a large gathering with games and music. Wm. Brause returned from Missouri with stock and furniture, planning to settle in Old Iowa. Masquerade suit ready.
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John Bauman
Kansas
John
Alta Vista
Bauman
Bern
Jacob Schlupp
Fred Thonen
Elgin
Baumans
Gus
A. Stoehr
Mattoon
West Union
Sam Boleyn
Bauman & Benson
Mr. Boleyn
J. B. Boleyn
Harry Nicklaus
Center Street
Harry
Wm. Brause
Missouri
J. I. Phillips
Mr. Brause
Iowa
Guarantee Mark Proposed by National Canners at Atlantic City
At the National Canners Association convention in Atlantic City New Jersey a plan to place a guaranteed purity and heat sterilization mark on all member packed cans is discussed. Members would pay about one cent per case and sign a $1,000 bond for violations. Elgin Cannings Company notes its own corn is already pure and high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Canners’ Association
Atlantic City
M. J
Elgin Cannings Company
Time to Pray in a Alabama Baptist anecdote
A preacher ends a sermon by asking who is paying their debts. Everyone stands except a man who runs a newspaper. He explains the subscribers in the pews are his customers, prompting the minister to lead a collective prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Methodist Ladies Aid Society and church activities gathering
The Ladies Aid Society meets with Anna Benson Thursday afternoon. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at the usual hour. Sunday School at 11:00 a m the silver cup will be awarded the first time Sunday morning to the class with the largest attendance and kept until outnumbered Epworth League at 6 46 p m Leader F R Berg Preaching Service at the usual hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Anna Benson
Epworth League
F. R.berg
Notice to Stockholders of Marion Telephone Co
Notice to stockholders that assessments of 10 dollars and any other indebtedness may be paid at Elgin Savings Bank. The assessment funds the rebuilding of the line with payments due by March first. A. B. House, Secretary‑Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Telephone Co
Elgin Savings Bank
House
Bec'y
Mayor James Perry dies after icy fall in Postville
Postville mayor James Perry, aged and respected, fell on an icy walk today around 11 o clock and died shortly after. The incident occurred in the city as residents mourn his loss and recall his service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perry
Postville
Perry
Elgin Canning Co Seeks Sweet Corn Growers for Next Season
The Elgin Canning Co invites all prospective corn growers to contract acreage early for the coming season. They request growers to come in soon to confirm the amount of land they can depend on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Co
School Notes from Elgin Highlight Local Visits and Departures
Marie Freiburghaus visited the school in 1904 while Elmer Yenney is among the sick. Madison South Dakota visitors include Arthur Mallwitz and Laura Mallwitz. Red letter day in Grammar with perfect attendance. Primary program featured many staff and pupils. Kinney family leaving for Burkey North Dakota after two years here. Malwitzes to Madison today.
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Elmer Yenney
Arthur Mallwitz
Madison
South Dakota
Laura Mallwit
Elgin Schools
Fred Hanson
Lola Kiple
Lillie
Freiburghaus
Nellie Kiple
Edith Keiser
Bessie Holstenson
Henrietta Topp
Helen Nicklaus
Willie Gehring
Clarinda Jellings
Taber
Alberta
Canada
Mesdames
Mosby
A. Weibel
Falk
Draewel
McCartney
F. Kimball
Hills
G. Schori
M. Yenney
F. Kohler
8. Lehman
F. Gehring
Fitzgerald
McDonough
Kiple
B. Kimball
Mallwitz
Mounce
Mr. Schriner
G. W. Kinney
Burkey
North Dakota
Arthur
Laura Malwitz
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alma Bakeman
Edward E. Bander
N. H. Bakeman
Berg
Marie Freiburghaus
Carrie Freiburghaus
Paul Dean
Esther Draewel
Lillia Freiburghaus
Moith Keiser
Charles Greenley
Our School
Grace, Conner
Donald Dean
Edna Boleyn
Ruth Conner
Herbert Falbrine Grimmetter
Harry Fitzgerald
Charles King
Herbert Pinney
Clarence Becker
Willie Gehrings
Corinthian Society
Hattie Bakeman
Lincoln
Eva Weibel
Etree
Eel
Baumgartner
Elva Harrington
Bet
Mabel Pinney
Melchair
Yenny Hazel McMillan
Clifton Christ
Leota Phillips
Lena Halverson
Helen Nelson
Otto Stoehr
Emiioaten
Louis Becker i
T. W. Doan
For
Cc. S. Holstenson
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