Fourth of July Celebrations Across Elgin Venerated
The Elgin Fourth of July event drew 5000 visitors amid fireworks, a ball game against Oelwein won by Elgin 5 to 2, and a lively evening with dancing and a free opera-house concert. Hon. D. M. Murphy delivered a humorous speech and the crowd enjoyed lemonade, music, and bursts of celebration despite rain.
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Elgin Ferry
D. MV. Murphy
Wayad
Free Opera House
Benga Opera
Elgin -Qelwein
Informa
Oelwein
Elgin
Oalwain
Oalwein
Blehe
South Paw
Chicago Stockings
John Scopes
Tirty
Greatest attraction at Bunier anniversary parade
The Charlestown celebration for the hundred and twenty Biz anniversary featured Albert as the lone living son of a veteran who fought in the Revolutionary War. The event honored the veteran tradition and highlighted local ties to historic battles.
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Washington
Moses Chamberlain
Milton
Pain
William Chamberlain
General Washington
Ggon
Monmouth
Mosed Chamibes
Chamberlgin Ia
L. L
Bunier
Albert
Charlestown
Kéarsatge
A Good Thing for Oelwein’s Feet
Oelwein seeks water by building an eight foot dam on Otter creek south of town near the old red mill. The plan would back water to form a large pond with groves, creating a bathing place, boating lagoon, and park. The proposal, favored by some prohibition supporters, is considered feasible and is being discussed.
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Oelwein
Kentucky
Otter Creek
Brrenee
Three for Trewin in the Fourth Congress District
Endorsements for Trewin flow from Chickasaw Allemakee and Winneshiek Republican conventions in the Fourth District. June events at New Hampton Decorah and Waukon signal intra party fights as Cummins and Hubbard factions clash. Fayette county GOP sets July 30 deadline and pressure mounts over senatorial seat.
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Trewin
Chickasaw
Allemakee
Winneahick
Congressions
New Hampton
Doughty
Jim
Decorah
Waukon
Jon
Cummina
Hubbard
Fayatte County
Cummins
Cummine
Fayette County
Republican Party
Elkader Ball Team Discharged After Poor Performance
Elkader's ball team has gone up the flue and all the paid men are discharged. The team was found to be no good and unable to win against opponents. The town refused further support as the effort failed to draw interest. The Argus noted the future of the team in doubt and suggested replacing it with a stronger squad to compete with Clayton County towns.
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Elkader
Argus
Natin Abape
Oelwein
Clayton County
Indian Battle Groundee Visit Noted by Luce Kin
F I Luce and his Groton brother visited the Indian battle field at White Stone Hill after a western trip. About twenty Iowa boys of the 8th Texas cavalry are buried there, marking a historic Civil War site. Local notes reference Company O and Union forces with dated context.
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Waucoms
F. I. Luce
J. O. Luce
Groton
White Stone
Co. O
L. Li
Ainsworth
Fayette County Tidbits from Sayre County News Clippings
This clipped item surveys Fayette County week’s events including D P Moody’s rattlesnake incident in Waucoma, West Union religious shifts, a new Fayette County Agricultural Society office and hall project, a Cedar Rapids Des Moines smallpox note, local jail tales, a severe Arlington wind storm with injuries, and efforts to boost Sunday School outreach led by Geo W Eggleston.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Waucoma
Fayette County Agricultural Society Fair Association
West Union
China Arent Now
Fayette County
Tnt
Geo. W. Eggleston
Eggleston
Payettes- Fay
Halal
Qood
Uncle Tom’s Cabin play sparks Southern ire in Elgin crowd
A lengthy critique denounces a touring stage adaptation of Uncle Tom’s Cabin as outdated and libelous to the South. The writer argues the drama fosters sectional ill will, preserves anti Southern prejudice, and should be discouraged despite its past influence. The piece notes a performance in Elgin drew around eight hundred attendees.
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Sniffie
Eva
South
North
Oncle Tom
John Brown
Tom
Jack
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Tam
Elgin
Saturnight
Questions for J H Trewin as Governor Nominee
A Republican in Iowa dated June 20 1901 asks if J H Trewin senator from Fayette and Allamakee counties has resigned and if he can hold governor and senator offices simultaneously. He requests answers on vacancy representation and the cost of a possible special election for the two counties.
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Barron
J. H. Trewin
Fayette
Allamakee
Fayette and Allamakne
Elgin Echo Delays Fourth of July News
The Echo postpones two days to cover Elgin’s big Fourth of July celebration, keeping readers informed while shops stay open and workers take a layoff.
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the Echo
Elgin
Brick Yard at Brainard Sells Bricks as Kiln Rises
At Brainard between Elgin and West Union John Reed has started a brick yard and finished a kiln of eighty thousand brick. The clay is pure and the hand made process ensures perfect shapes. He plans a second kiln by July 10. The Cresco Dedirah West Union Fire Department Field Meet is set for July 17 at West Union with tight competition among teams from Cresco, Decorah and West Union.
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Brainard
Elgin
West Union
John Reed
Reed
Fire Department
Cresco
Dedirah
West Unio
Decorah
Northcastera Low Owl Weekly Recap of Local Happenings
Northcastera Low Owl reports a grab bag of local items from last week. Notes law firm Ayres and Coates planning a $3000 capital stock mill venture, while Clayton County records 188 deaths and 545 births, with 250 males and 203 females. A lightning strike south of Oelwein damages a newly built barn. seven houses and two cows die elsewhere. A Prairie du Chien pearl find valued at $50,000 attracts Chicago buyers, claimed as world’s largest. Seven locals poisoned at John Brown home near Lamont from tainted meat. A Cresco accident injures young man Rink, three broken bones and severe injuries. Pearl market rumors inflated. Queen Mary gem price cited at $27,000 by Chicago reporter, but actual around $500 with eight buyers in Lansing.
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la Crosse
Mississippi River
Chicago
Lansing
Duquoque Pitcher Bantz Stars in Dubuque Win
Last week Delwein Record noted Elgin friend Irnie Bantz pitched for Dubuque against Aurora Illinois, a top Illinois pro club. He struck out ten and allowed five hits as Dubuque won five to one, highlighting his fast work in the box and the crowd's approval.
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Exnée Bantz
Elgin
Irnie Bantz
Dubuque
Q Ubuque
Aurora
Ilinois
Clase
Illinois
Chicago Unions
The
Telegraph
Bantz
Banta
Tooals
Northeast Iowa Fair Dates And Travel Tickets
The notice lists fair dates for neighboring counties with town pairs and event days from September to October. It promotes Homeseekers’ separation tickets available on the first Tuesday each month at all Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway stations, urging readers to contact Cedar Rapids agents for details.
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Cedar Rapids
Jini &Ta
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