Whitmore for Representative in the General Assembly
In this issue of the Ecno the notice announces F. Y. Whitmore of West Union as a Republican candidate for the general assembly. The West Union Gazette praises him as a practical business man and capable reformer, urging Fayette county Republicans to support his bid in the June primaries. Howard Weed visited from West Union Monday, leaving calendars at local businesses.
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Ecno
F. Y. Whitmore
West Union
General Assembly
West Union Gazette
Whitmore
Washington's Birthday Program Planned By Primary Class
School notes recount Friday activities in the High room and visits by Mrs. Speed and Mrs. Cooley. Blanche and Elmer Tomkins enrolled in Primary. Absences due to sickness include Aldie Hofer Grace Grimm and Helen Nicklaus. The Grammar A class will study The Courtship of Miles Standish this week. August Burrow injured falling from a ladder last Sunday evening tearing a muscle from the bone in his left leg and will be absent. Continuous visits by several teachers and Mrs. Muehlenthaler and Miss Halverson noted.
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Fred Muehlenthaler
Emma Halverson
Aldie Hofer
Grace Grimm
Helen Nicklaus
Miles Standish
August Burrow
Butter milk purchase by JOHR BAUMAN noted
The record notes a butter milk purchase by JOHR BAUMAN from the i by Co. The terse entry reflects a simple transaction acknowledged in the historical notice.
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I By Co
Valentine Day Social at Gua Stoehrs Home
The Friday Kensington club and spouses gathered Friday evening at Mr and Mrs Gua Stoehr to celebrate Saint Valentine with heart themed decor and games. Guests pitched to hit a heart target to choose partners while a two course supper pleased the masculine guests. Miss Schori won the most games and a tie for least games involved Mrs C W Nicklaus and Charles Roses.
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Gua Stoehr
Friday Kensington Club
Mesdames Stoehr
Knudtson
Falk
Kniel
Miss Schori
Seed corn and oats testing urged for spring planting
M L Bowman of Iowa State College urges Iowa farmers to test each ear of seed corn for germination and to ensure only the largest plump oats are kept for seed. He warns that weak seed will yield poor crops and calls for early attention before spring work begins.
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Iowa
M. L. Bowman
Iowa State College
Ames
Residence for Sale in Elgin with Opera House Event
Two story brick house offered in Elgin previously known as the Gruber Building. Buyer may pay $400 at 6 for two years if desired. Also invites to visit the comic masks and enjoy fine music at the opera house Saturday night. Send offers to Ridley, Kansas.
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Elgin
Iq Soan
Gruber
Ridiey
Kansas
Opera House
Old Documents on Bern Birth Certificate and Souv enir Letter Found
The article notes old papers belonging to John Batman and Bauman, issued in Bern Switzerland. It mentions a February 6 1780 birth and acknowledgement certificate, a 1864 souvenir letter by John Hiltbrunner, and a farewell to the Bauman family. It also references a Bauman family history book and Bernard born C Lehman baptism papers dated February 26 144.
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John Batman
Bern
Switzerland
John Baumann
John Hiltbrunner
Bauman
America
Hilthrunner
Elgin
C. Lehman
Lehman
Old Home Ties Add Warm Note From McMinnville
From Oregon L J Ebriich sends kind words and a greeting to Elgin friends praising the Encin Eco as a bright up to date paper. He notes a mild winter, abundant rain, green scenery, blooming roses, and even late raspberries from a nearby farmer in December. He wishes continued success and prosperity to the Encin Eco.
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L. J. Ebriich
McMinnville
Oregon
Elgin
Old Town
Ecuo
M. E. Church Notes Announces Services and Meetings
The M E Church invites attendance at prayer meeting Thursday evening led by Mrs. Skarshoug. Sunday school begins at 11:00 a m, with Bible teaching and member participation emphasized. Junior League meets at 2:00 p m led by Misses Benson and Hoag. Epworth League gathers at 6:45 p m on The Power House of Faith followed by regular preaching at 7:30 p m.
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Skarshoug
Pleasant Valley Republicans caucus to select delegates
The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in Halver Knudtson's office on Saturday February 22 1908 at 2 p m to choose seven delegates for the County Convention at Weat Union Iowa on February 24 1908 and to handle other business as may arise. By Orper or Commr.
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Pleasant Valley Township
Halver Knudtson
Weat Union
Iowa
Mrs Gibbons Acquitted After Trial In Oelwein Court
In Oelwein Mrs Martha Gibbons faced murder in the second degree charges, erfolwerk saw charge downgraded, and an instructed verdict of acquittal by the jury after a long deliberation. The Mittlestadt case resulted in a verdict for the defendant with an insane verdict on death claim of $1000. A 16 year old, Hull Brabham, suffered a dislocated right clavicle while assisting a moving family when a wagon team ran away on an icy path. he was treated by Dr Hadsel and expected to recover. The Korox airplane correspondence notes snow disrupted rural mail delivery.
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Argo
Martha Gibbons
Oelwein
Mittlestadt
Tuesaday
Frank
Boyle
Hull Brabham
Notice to Farmers on Sweet Corn Contract
The Bigtnnes Company is ready to contract for growing sweet corn for the coming season. Farmers are invited to contact the company for terms and arrangements regarding this crop.
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Bigtnnes Company
Re:ly
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Cashier
Howard Weed
Mesdames E. Hunsberger
John Kohler
John Lehman
Lena Bargman
Louisa Schori
Holstenson
M. E. Church Notes
Orper
Berg’s
Bergs Clothing Store
Korox
Norice
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