School News and Attendance Highlights From Elgin District
Notes reveal Mrs. Gilson visited First Primary, several pupils marked perfect attendance, and Second Division plans a literary program for Friday Feb 24. Edward Schmid and Richard Bauman left due to sickness or relocation, with many students praised for flawless monthly attendance and spelling. Otto and Louis Baumann depart for Kansas. Eight grade diploma exams set for Thursday and Friday. country pupils to attend nearest town under local supervision.
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Helen Nicklaus
Margaret
Edith Grether
Backmanns
Elgin
Willie Gehring
Lola Kiple
Nellie Kiple
Ruth Conner
Fred Hanson
Edith Keiser
Charles ‘Apper
Otto Stoeler
Clarence Sohori
Esther Draewel
Edith Worley
Winnifred
Leila Conner
About
L. ‘L. Kiple
Hazel Gehring
Opal Schori Alter
Falk
Bessie Boyle
Minerva Weibel
Lavern Kiple
Irvin Draewel
Ernestine Schori
Gordon Mosby
Otto Draewel
Frieda Yenny
Loren Worley
Freddie King
Harold Hille
Jimmi Conner
Iike
Florence Kohler
Johnnie Yenny
Walter Draewel
Elmer Frieden
School of Instruction Speakers Set for West Union Meeting
The Fayette County Board of Supervisors hires Prof. L. H. Pammel of Ames and D. Ward King of Maitland to speak in West Union on March 8, 2011 at 12 30 p m. Pammel discusses ex terminating needs with focus on Quack Grass and Canada Thistle while King outlines inexpensive, practical road construction. Trains will connect at Donnan Junction to aid attendance.
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Board of Supervisors
L. H. Pammel
Ames
Town
D. Ward King
Maitland
West Union
Pammel
King
Fayette County
Donnan Junction
W. A. Warrall
G. Wayman Crvisors
Gus Gunperson
Farm For Sale Near Elgin With 120 Acres
120 acre farm located 54 tiles southeast of Elgin with 100 acres under cultivation. Eight room house 32 by 82, basement barn 72 by 24, hog house 20 by 40, granary, chicken coop and machine shed. Buildings in good repair, never failing spring, wind mill and yard well. Rural mail and telephone service, school within eighty rods. Inquire Lucas Orgon for particulars.
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Elgin
Lucas Orgon
For Sale Farm near Elgin with 1414 acres available
A farm offering 1414 acres three miles west of Elgin with 110 acres tillable, remaining pasture, a good spring in the barnyard, and strong buildings. The owner Arnold Baumann and Sea A. M. Welbel present four favorable propositions for interested parties.
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Elgin
Sea A. M. Welbel
Arnold Baumann
Mrs Nicklaus dead in Elgin obituary notes six daughters
Elizabeth Schneider Nicklaus was born September 17 1838 in Canton Bern Switzerland and died February 19 1911 in Elgin at seventy seven. She married Peter Nicklaus in 1884 Pittsburg Pa and moved with him to Clermont Fayette County before settling in Elgin where he operated a canning factory that became Elgin Canning Co. She supported him and cared for family after his 1891 death. Survived by four daughters Mrs Dr Erp von Brockhausen Freeport Ill Mrs Simon Rothlisberger Remsen Iowa Mrs E L Bucher Carthage Mo Mrs G A Stoehr Elgin and daughter in law Mrs C W Nicklaus of Higin plus twenty one grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held at home with Rev Draewell and quartet. She valued sincerity and kindness and was a trusted friend to many. The notice thanks those who helped during sickness and sorrow.
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Peter Nicklaus
Tadt
Grandma Nicklaus
Elizabeth Schneider
Canton Bern
Switzerland
Elgin
America
Peter Nicklans
Pittsburg
Fayette, County
Clermont
Elpin
Nicklaus
Elgin Canning Co
Wigin
Tena Nelson
Erp von Brockhausen
Freeport
Simon Rothlisberger
Remsen
E. L. Bucher
Carthage
Gua A. Stoehr
C. W. Nicklaus
Higin
Draewel
Holstanson
W. Rubyer
Anna
Mae
Ben* Non
Brockhausen
Carl Brockhausen
Chicago
Bucher
Rothlisberger
Wille
Ruth Nicklaus
Fayette
Harold Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Elgin Canning Co Plans Acreage for Sweet Corn
The Elgin Canning Company intends to contract acreage for sweet corn and invites all growers who plan to raise sweet corn for the company to come forward early to discuss contracts and terms.
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Elgin Canning Co
A Good Showing Of Poland China Hog Sales
Breeder Thomas Lien near our town lists numerous buyers across states who purchased Poland China hogs. The record shows 27 males and 12 females sold to buyers in Indiana Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Wisconsin and Texas, highlighting the breed’s strong buyer interest and Lien's reputation among fanciers.
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Thomas Lien
Poland
Siepel
Dubuque
WN. Doolin
Ohio
Itte
N. D. Swark
Winchester
Ind
A. H. Mauerman
Monroe
Wis
Wehrepenn
G. J. Passier
Wels
Minn
J.M. Munch
Greeley
W. C. Wood
Carrolton
Als
Orland
Wm. Pompel
Graymont
Ilinois
Adams
Owasa
Henry Thompson
Eagle Grove
J. H. Hester
Sierra-Blanca
Tex
Main
Arlington
A. Rickeby
Anoka
Mign
J.S. Mesnard
Altamont
Illinois
Irve Henry
Ventura
H. T. Kebar
Hopkinton
J. B
Storey
Hanover
Ils
A. A. Montgomery
Sealed bids sought for Messenger Route No. 243074 Elgin mail
Postmaster Keiser invites sealed bids for Messenger Route No 243074 between the post office and depot in Elgin and sets February 27 1911 as the bid deadline. Bidders may obtain blanks from Mr Keiser at the post office for complete details and conditions.
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Keiser
Elgin
Flour Prices From Kniel & Rubyer and Wrinur Bros
Local ads promote Lily White patent flour at 1.85 per unit and Harvest Queen second patent at 1.25. Special sack lot pricing available from Kniel & Rubyer and Wrinur Bros, encouraging patronage of home industry.
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Seal of
Minnesota
Eclipse
Graham
Entex & Runyor Am
Lily White
Kniel & Rubyer
Wrinur Bros
Sewing Machines In Stock From T S Capren
Local seller T S Capren advertises reliable sewing machines in stock with a guarantee of quality comparable to any machine made. Ladies urged to inquire before purchasing.
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T.s.capren
Birthday Celebration for Wilma Hadd Fifteenth Birthday
A group of Wilma Hadd’s friends gathered at her country home Wednesday evening to celebrate her fifteenth birthday. The gathering was described as a pleasant time by all attendees.
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Wilma Hadd
Local items and notices from Oelwein area society
The Ladies Cemetery Association met with Mrs. Ben Schori. Locks and luggage offered. Henry George farm of 200 acres sold to T. J. Capper, Lauris, and Henry Mork for 20100. Iowa City reports on Monnahan, Bellis, and Ole Olgon improving. Lew I. Sturgis dies in Oelwein of pneumonia. Oelwein Broom Factory begins producing 3,000 panes monthly, doubling soon. Governor Carroll vetoes Oregon plan for Senate primary. Lecture by Dr Hugh A Orchard on wealth and virtue praised. Buzz wagons per capita note and saloon bills in Iowa. Advertising urged for fine goods. Colt injured in transit to Lakin, Kansas. later reported dead. Railway clerks’ six-hour day rule announced. overtime credits noted. Mrs Jane M. Ogle promotes Redpath Lyceum Bureau course for 1911-12 in Cadar Rapids. Elgin residents back strong lecture program. Redpath guarantees entertainments.
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David Monts
T. J. Capper
Lauris
Henry Mork
Henry George
West Union
Iowa City
Isaac Monnahan
Dan Bellis
Ole Olgon
Earnest Grimm
Clermont
Carl Hackmann
Lakin
Kansas
Kansas City
Hackmann
Jane M. Ogle
Cadar Rapids
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Elgin
Garonage
Redpath Company
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the. Elgin. Savings Bank
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Schioo
Otto and
Louis Baumann
Tues
Elgin School
School of Instruction
Runaberger
Sea
F. BR. Bent
Citizens’ State Bank
C. F. Becker
Ben Schori, Pres
The
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Ben Schori
Lew I. Sturgis
Qelwein
Oelwein
St. Frederick Street
Carroll
United States
Oregon
Deemer
Kenyon
Porter
Hugh A. Orchard
Opera House
Waterloo
California
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