Twenty Three Years Later Elkador Hears of Gilson Case
Detective Capk James visited Elkador seeking details on Ed Gilson once of Clayton County now held in Spokane Washington on a serious charge. Gilson, a jail escapee indicted for horse stealing in 1881, fled to Pennsylvania then was hunted to return him to Clayton County. Jail attack in July 1881 involved jailer Jas Jack and his son Verne. a shot grazed Jack’s forehead. Spokane trial prospects hinge on old clerk’s testimony. if Spokane fails, possible return for trial. Also mentions Stohr Co disinfectant and John Lehman’s letter from West Virginia health improves. plans to visit on return.
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Elkador
Oe Capk James
Ed Gilson
Clayton County
Spokane
Washington
Gilson
Pennsylvania
Price
Slater
Rosier
Jas
Jack
Wita
Mr. Jack
Verne
Jin
Heart
Place
Glermont Items Show Weekend Visits and Local Happenings
Glermont items note Refreshing showers Monday night. Albert Schnofar home Sunday. Oscar Lind and family visiting in the city Monday. Mt and Mrs F R White guests at the Ferguson home Sunday. Miss Libbie Dorland entertained friends Wednesday. Grace White and sister Watena at Highland school. John Sullivan of Dalwain visited Fritz Bigler home. Rev and Mrs Drinklaw attending Epworth League Institute in Bayette. Mrs Lea Abbott of Minneapolis visiting her mother. Mary Miller and Mrs Dr Hinkly returned to Lacerne Minn after weeks there. Elisabeth Schnacker returns to Madison. Hendershot and wife visit son Irwin at Farmersburg. Rogee Applemany returns to medical studies in Chicago. Christian Miller repairs a tile walk in front of Brick City house. Mr and Mrs Carpenter of Elicader guests at Appleman-Wade wedding. Prof L A Walker returns to Oelwein after week in city. Will Johnson visits from Oelwein. Mac Pringle and Cora Dickinson delegates to Epworth Institute at Piette. Mrs E Dibble returns from visit with Postville and Clermont friends. Arthur Ferguson builds bicycle run by gasoline engine with forty mile capacity. Ostlie makes annual Oklahoma real estate visit. Charles and Mrs Larrabee return home to Armstrong after ten days at Montauk. Miller & Son shipping brick to Saint Lucas. brick output in high demand. John Hosford extends visit, then travels to Innlog and New York. Miller & Son invest in brick and tile plant improvements. firm keeps pace with industry.
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Albert Schnofar
Oscar Lind
Mis. F. KR
Drinklaw
Epworth League Institute of
Bayette
Alrs
Lea Abbott
Minneapolis
Mya
Mary Miller
Hinkly
Lacerne
Minn
Will Johnson
Oelwain
Mac Pringle
Cora Dickinson
Epworth League Institute
Piette
E. Dibble
Thorsday
Post
Yillew
Clermont
Arthur Ferguson
Ostlie Esq
Oklahoma
Charles Larrabee
Montauk
Armetrong
Iowa
Miller & Son
Saint Lucas
John Hosford
Our City
Inoig
New York
Lis
Illyria Notes Show Local Visits and Socials
Mrs. Rothlisberger lost a horse Tuesday morning. J D Shaffer visited at the Robbins home Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Klingman was a guest for Rosa Wenger Sunday. A number of visitors attended the B S Convention at Wadena. Lily Oswald of Elgin visiting the Rothlisberger home. Johnnie Walldron and family from near West Union visited relatives Sunday. Ice cream and strawberry social at A J Schrack home last week netted $10. Miss Louisa Conner home for a visit, teaching near Fayette and plans to attend gunner school there.
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Rothlisberger
J. D. Shaffer
J. C. Rob
Elizabeth Klingman
Rosa Wenger
B.S
Wadena
Lily Oswald
Elgin
July Fourth Tales From Marion Township Village
A string of local notices from Marion Township covers diverse items. Joe V. Schneider buys a new top rig. Fred Schneider loses a fine driving horse. Mika Rosa Garber of Elgin works for Ben Garber. Fred Friedan Jr. sells three wagon loads of hogs at Elgin. Miss Margaret Henry finishes her summer term in Dist No. 8. Albert Schupbach and Levi Polfer visit the Christ Wenger home in Highland. Mrs. Olof Haug visits relatives near Wear Union. Tofield Lehman prospers with his beca honey harvest of about 200 gallons, to be canned in five gallon jugs. Mrs. Belle Pinney reports an unusual home sight worms, eggs from Canada, silk worms, cocoons, white moths, and mulberry and lettuce feeding to sustain the insects, whose cocoons yield fine silk fibers.
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Tlurrah
Joe V. ‘Bchneider
Fred Schnieder
Mika Rosa Garber
Elgin
Ben Garber
Fred Friedan, Jr
Margaret Henry
Dist
No. 8
Albert Schupbach
Levi Polfer
Christ Wenger
Highland
Belle Pinney
Canada
Ridge News Item Recaps Local Happenings and Births
Local notes report a baby girl born to Mig and Mrs Will Howard on the 20th, a heavy rain blessing the ridge, and farm visits by Tra Bennett and family. Frank Schon expects his in law from Winona Minnesota to arrive, while John OHarons horses were borrowed by rough riders and returned to a pasture. A treasurer route examination will be held July 3 for rural route No 8, after Orlando Schopp resigned. Clermont faces Elgin on Sunday.
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George Connors
Mig
Will Howard
Aman Grove
Fred
Schon
Sieporother
Winant
Minn
Atate
Tra Bennett
Barn
Holver
Owl— Weid
Will Howards
John O’haron
Alex Charles
Alex Charles, Apacial Sxamier of Treasural
Orlando Schopp
Clermont
Elgin
Bank Ad Listing Officers and Services
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Kondt H. Groth
Ben Behori
August Benson
O. A. Olgon
David Jacobin
United States
Europe
Bulletin No 23 Property Listing Seeks Sales
AM now preparing Bulletin No 23 and invite property owners to list items for sale. Bulletin 22 has sold much of its described property, with many items added since publication but not yet advertised. Listings reach head estate agents and buyers. listing costs are only paid upon sale. removal is free if seller changes mind. service includes liberal advertising and prompt attention.
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