Murder Near Postville Sparks Kinship Jealousy Tragedy
A Postville murder follows liquor fueled jealousy as William Baltzell shot and killed his sister in law Mrs J G Gebbes and wounded H C Bowlman before burning the Bowlman barn. Baltzell fled, was captured three miles north, and jailed in Waukon amid a potential lynching risk. The incident occurred near Postville with townsfolk reacting to the violent act.
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Postville
William Baltzell
J. G. Gebbes
H. C. Bowlman
M. A. Bowlman
Gebbs
Viola
Wis
Ballzell
Balzell
Doctor Hutchinson Weds Miss Regina Kapinos in Elgin Geneva Trip
Surprised friends learn that Dr. L. Hutchinson of Elgin married Miss Regina Kapinos of Calmar after a December 24 1907 license in Elgin and a ceremony in Geneva Ohio. The couple kept the news quiet until the bride joined him in Elgin with her sister Miss Colia Kapinos. The Calmar community welcomes the bride as a well regarded young woman and the groom remains a prominent local figure in business and society.
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Li’ Hutchinson
Decdrali
Benedict
Hutchingon
Elgin
Colia Kapinos
Calmar
Avator
L.8. Hutchinson
Regina Kapinos
Geneva
Elvin
Oigo
Hutchinson
Ecro
Happily Married in West Union
Ezra Dibbie and Helen Wander wed Tuesday afternoon in West Union with G W Van Atten officiating. The couple left that day for a honeymoon to Minneapolis and other points. The bride, daughter of George and Mrs Wander, is praised for character and charm, while the groom, son of Mr and Mrs M V Dibble, is described as honest and loyal. The Enterprise extends best wishes for their prosperity and happiness.
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West Union
Ezra Dibbie
Helen Wander
G. W. van Atten
Minneapolis
George Wander
M. V. Dibble
Clermont Enterprise
Elgin
Public auction announced by Highland Creamery Association
The Highland Creamery Association, at its annual meeting on January 6, 1908, plans to sell the creamery building and fixtures to the highest bidder. The auction will be held at the old creamery plant on Wednesday January 29 1908 at 10 00 A M. Terms and conditions will be provided at the sale.
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Highland Creamery Association
High Nanp Creamery Association
In Memoriam Fred G Spahr 1844 1908 Elgin Citizen
Fred G Spahr died January 15 1908 at 63.11 months in Elgin born Metz Switzerland February 1 4 married Mary Schori 1868 four daughters Anna Tille Hangen Louise Kohler Elizabeth Hen Gerahott. He shared pioneer efforts building the community and caring for family. Funeral at his home January 18 conducted by Rev Draewel with burial in Elgin cemetery.
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Fred G. Spahr
Metz
Canton Berne
Switzerland
America
Elgin
Mary Schori
Anna
George Neuenswanier
Tille Hangen
Louise Kohler
Elizabeth Hen- Gerahott
Farmereburg
Spahr
Draewel
Elgin Cemetery
Elgin Opera House Co Financial Report 1905 Balance
Financial report for Elgin Opera House Co covering Jan 1 1905 to Jan 1 1904 shows receipts from cash on hand rentals dances wardrobe and other entertainments totaling 3064.61 with disbursements 2449.95 leaving balance on hand 614.66. Audit confirms books examined by T J Carter and C Theo Sonmip committee. Stockholders re elected officers Dr H S Hadsel C Theo Behmid Gus A Stoeler Leo Max Thoma C Lehman Alfred Holzer. Company reports flourishing condition and expected dividends next year.
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The
Elgin Opera House Co
Becy
Treas
T. J. Carter C.thxe
Sonmip
H. S. Hadsel
Pres
C. Theo
Behmid
Gus A. Stoeler
Leo
Max Thoma
C. Lehman
Alfred Holzer
Stockholders Meeting at Eilgin Savings Bank
The stockholders met Monday and completed necessary business. First year results were satisfactory and larger than expected. Officers elected for the year include Gus Gunderson as President Aug Benson as Vice President Samuel Mosby as Cashier Directors are Gus Gunderson Aug Benson A Thorson A J Paulson and E Landsgaard.
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Eilgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Aug Benson
Samuel Mosby
A. Thorson
A. J. Paulson
E. ©. Landsgaard
Card of thanks from the Span family and Weerwas for F. G. Spabr
The Span family and Weerwas honor the memory of their loved one F. G. Spabr with a card of thanks to friends, choir members, and floral contributors. Elgin Lodge No 2901 C C F extends condolences and orders mourning for thirty days, with resolutions and notice published in Brain Ecro.
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Mus
F. G. Span
F. G. Spabr
Elgin Lodge
Ecro
T. J. Capper
J. E. Borzyn
C. L. Saarrer
Resolutions of Hall of Elgin Chapter 162
The Hall of Elgin Chapter No 162 O E S Elgin Iowa on January 15 1908 adopts resolutions mourning the loss of their father wife and sister to Tile Hanson and Louige Kohler and extends heartfelt sympathy. A copy is sent to the bereaved families and the minutes and Engin Ecuo are to publish the notice.
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Hall of Elgin
Elgin
Iowa
Tile
Hanson
Louige Kohler
Martha
Engin Ecuo
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Elgin Savings Bank
Sam'l, Mosby
Cashier
Hawkeye Beacon
Holstenson
Center Street
Berg's
Financial Report
Cash
Stockholders’ Meeting
Elgin, Iowa
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