Winter social notes from Illyria and surrounding towns
Local residents and visitors gather during holidays, with names such as Kerraml, Rothlisberger, Reichert, Fritz, Shaffer, and Medberry mentioned. Notices include New Year greetings, travels to Oelwein and OBU, relatives visiting Minot and Fayette, and a funeral for Mrs. John McMillan at Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wanger
Mae Fritz
Qoalwein
OBU
Cyrtis Shaffer
Dalwein
Oelwein Business University
Fred Reichert
Albart Rugnitz
Elgin
Ill
Elkader
Agnes
Clara Kerr
James Kerr
Tata Kerr
Rothlisbarger
Wenger
Patay Minnihan
Misa Alma Reichert
Glidden
Edith Richards
Rutaie Rothlinberger
H. M. Fritz
John McMillan
H. M. McMillan
Methodist
Gallaher
Christmas exercises spark minor church fire loss
The Norwegian Lutheran church children held Friday afternoon Christmas exercises. Eleven floor boards burned before Herman put out the blaze. A large crowd attended, with a tree giving presents. Details on an upcoming event and orchestra were noted but unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Clermont
Agutt
Carpenter
All Harp Orchestra
West Union notes and social roundup from Elgin and beyond
A locally sourced recap lists visits and stays among Elgin residents and West Union figures. Names include Mine Myrtle Bryant, Mrs E R Manning, Joe Butler, Miss Blanghe Stuith, Denis Thuratay, Elsie Miller, Margaret Aineworth, and Dr. Willismgon. It covers New Year greetings, school news, a diphtheria quarantine, and a trip to Des Moines for a state teachers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bryant
Elgin
Spe
E.R. Manning
Joe Butler
Dan Brause
Blanghe Stuith
Wiki
B. Jaquette Anth Daugirca
Andia
Denis Thuratay
Elsie Miller Wand
Dacorah
Laxt
Margaret Aineworth
Miss _Minniban
Des Moines
Osalwein
Great Western
Clermont News Highlights Local Events and Sheriff Work
Bud Grows, Gene Cahalan and Clam Cusack visited Elgin Saturday. A Christmas party was hosted at A. E. Gunderson’s home last week. The Enterprise notes editor’s parents visiting from Elizabeth, Iowa. The Clayton County sheriff orders able bodied prisoners to work outdoors for exercise. Henry Morek, Seattle police officer, related to Hang Halverson, is featured as an entertaining traveler. Local shooters near Postville claim 18 of 18 prize turkeys with Fritz Bigler leading. A close call near Peter Carlin’s residence ended with a stove fire averted by Herman Lubke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
Bud Grows
Gene Cahalan
Clam Cusack
Elgin
A. E.gunderson
Mrs. Blake
Elizabeth Fail
Henry Morek
Seattle
Mr. Morek
Hang Halverson
Thaa
Alaska
Canada
Wm Handershott
F W Bigler
Kittle Groth
Andrew Gilbertson
Postville
Fritz Bigler
Herman Lubke
Peter Carlin
Fragmented Travel Notes and Probate Notice from 1900s Iowa
Fragmentary travel diary items describe a stay at a hotel, sightseeing at caves and universities, and a departure by car with mentions of family and places. The latter portion contains a probate notice from Fayette County Iowa, announcing a hearing for the will of Andrew Larsen authenticated in 1908, with dates and official names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
The Bachelor Maids Weya Latete Key Declares Freedom
A speaker laments carrying many keys for studio and club spaces, listing keys to the studio building, tourpcown studio, club, desk, secret desk drawer, trunk, jetter box, sewing machine, safety deposit, and plane. She notes weariness and wishes for an attendant to manage keys, praising a friend who understands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urpcown
Thia
Yorks
London Ambience Lost to Genial Decline in Elderly View
An elderly perspective laments London as no longer pleasant for residents. Streets resemble a labyrinth of danger and decay with toppled structures and unsafe private properties. The piece notes fading dreams of the city while invoking names from The Joss Somerville Journal and a Philadelphia press quote in a satirical voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ann Pie
Slaseyte Tagupposta
Immunizing a Hoss and the Diphtheria Antitoxin Process
A historical description explains producing diphtheria antitoxin from infected animals. It covers obtaining toxin, vaccine preparation, immunization progress in a subject animal, serum extraction, and the high costs of antitoxin. The narrative includes a dramatic clinic scene and notes align with early medical research practices.
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Pullman
Rock Island
Garland
Aue
Golden State Limited
Rocky Mountain Limited
Goa
L M. Allen
Chicago
John Sebastian
Mer
Worley
Agent Rock Island Lines
Iowa
O. Fothergill, M. D
Galle
Dewey Hotel
ZuGin
John Falb
John Falk
GC. Moser
Euain, Lowa
Schor! Bros
Sam
Greenly
Drayman
Kennedy
Muehlenthaler Bros
Illyria
Aquy Richards Dant Payette
USW HK
Kerraml Wite
Etkader
Thurailay
Kony Weaper
Charles Frite
Wyrtle
Ethel Shatter
H. O. Davis
Charles Rothlisberger
Thomas Kerr
Wallace Petera
Edna
Francis
Emarald Robbins
UTC
Barry Reichert
Oelwein
Elizabeth Rothlisberger
Karl Peterson
Minot
North Walk
Klingman Boys
Frances Medberry
Fayette
Henry Kerr
Ina McMullen
Arlington
Ray Shaffer
Jig
J. D. Shaffer
Lydia
Will Kere
Aba’ Monts
Volga
Walter Rothlisberger
Will Stirk
Weat Onion
West Union
RH. Belknap
State Teachers’ Association
Henry Conner
George Kipie
Elgin Thursdey
Jobo Talmadge
Shearer
South Lakota
Jobo
Willismgon
W. '. Harris
Don Floyd
Denuy
C. B. Hughed
Artington
Ringworth & Hughes
Hughes
Wess Union
Griffinn
Mia LD. Wevtouts
Udivneapolis
Udivneapolis Witd Dla Dlubis Johnson
Wait Union
Oost
Minneapolia
Mia
Antu Kohler
Elgiy
Dirs
Boyle
Lycia
Suiders
de Daudees
Moines
Sanders
Roger
Wadena
Corkery
Alen
Brinken
Ldolars
Frank Buter
Airs
Loly Whitt@naughin
Clermont News
Sherif
Clayton County
BBC
Bllentt
Toyoto
Oweet Emdty Uim
Maye
Ervey Boly
Toomakee
Oshyein
Warton
Amos d. Lowmrs
Perifa
Diay
Mages Meuwisau Edituc
Joss Somerville Journal
Willie
Honery Higgins
Eliladelphia Press
Damoglc
Agno Vale
Lta
Alto
Miare Bjyattlon Ia
Aix Ientia
Bauman
Beran
Rome
I Deweeris Law Ag
AL Pinal
New York
Anton Aia
Henry Smith
Pon Lin
Leary
D& O
Scott
Unio
J. W. Bopp
Ww Union
Towa
Lucy Rowe
Gifford, UL
Cardui
Cardut
Undertaker
Mitalla
C. L. Freiburghaus
H. S. Hadsel, M.D
Peder S. Will, M.D
Calla
Qver Berg
Star
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