Bennidiet Jacoba 1846 1916 Elgin obit obituary
Bennidiet Jacoba born September 20 1846 in Canton Berne Switz erland died July 2 1916 at his Elgin home after a long illness. He came to America in 1866 lived many years in Ullingis and later farmed near Elgin retiring this spring. He married Elizabeth Freiburghaus in 1871, four children Esther Trude da Grether Mary Light and Alfred Jacobs and fourteen grandchildren plus one great grandchild survive. Second wife Rose Sutter survived him. He joined the German Baptist church in 1878 and funeral services were conducted by Rev H W Wedel with interment in Elgin cemetery.
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Bennidiet Jacoba
Canton Berch
Switzerland
Elgin
America
Ullingis
Migidt
Misa
Elizabeth Freiburghaus
Eigin
Esther Trude
da Grether
Mary Light
Alfred Jacobs
Rose Sutter
Bap
H. W. Wedel
Elgin man Lester Boleyn dies after mining accident
Lester Boleyn born near Elgin in 1885 died June 29 1916 at his Elgin home after an accident while working on a motor hand car. He married Gertie Jordan in 1910 and to this union three children were born. Funeral services were held at Illyria church with Gleaner society conduct. Interment followed. Card of thanks from Mrs Tynac Monnahan and Sam Boleyn expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends.
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Lester
Bo Eyn
Elgin
Gertie Jordan
Illyria
Gleaner Society
Chris Lehman
Center Street
Christ
Greenley Cafe
My. Lehman
John Wilson
Miller Bridge
Here
Clermont
Ira Bennett
Otto Topp
West Union
Harley Helms Place
Gray Reed
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Topp
Dr. Fothergill
Elmer Pinney
Canning Factory
Pothergill
Mer. Pinney
Yack
Directors Meet Pleasant Valley School Township 1916 Officers Elected
The Pleasant Valley school township board met on July 1 1916 and elected F A Light as President M Luchsinger as Secretary Frank Hausberger as Treasurer. Directors for sub districts 1 through 10 were named including J B Brackin Jacob Schaer Melvin A Boyer John Q Larson Christ Dennier Roy Kimball Louis Lehman Robert Wilson and Judson Connex. The board discussed potential extra funding of about 400 for teachers in the 1916 17 year which could lengthen terms if secured.
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Pleasant Valley School Township
F. A. Light
M. Luchsinger
Frank Hausberger
J. B. Brackin
Jacob Schaer
Melvin A. Boyer
Taking Ele Chances. Travel Without This Remedy on Trains
An ad advises travelers it is not a big risk to journey without Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since it cannot be obtained on trains or steamships. It warns that attacks of towel complaint are sudden and severe and urges preparation. Sold by R W Hmuehienthaler.
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R. W. Hmuehienthaler
Elgin IowaJuly 3 1918 Council Meeting and Local News
The Elgin Iowa council met in regular session with Mayor Welbel and council members Grether Harrington Phillips Schori present. Approved minutes and several bills for lumber, labor, lights, and road fund transfer. Also notes on local reminiscences, minor auto accidents, a buggy collision, a factory accident, a bee invasion, and poor bass fishing amid high water.
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Elgin
Iowa
Wetbel
Welbel
Grether
Harrington
Phillips
Schori
Grethay
Phillipe
Sehori
Schori & Kuster Lumber Co
Huosberger
C. Miller & Bonus
Bat
St. All
Bath House Opens First Swimmer at LaCrosse Baths
Louis Fall of 603 Vine street becomes the first official swimmer and claims the first locker tag towel and salt at the LaCrosse public baths opening on a sunny Thursday. About 105 people attended the inaugural swimming session despite only half day access under the current setup. Tribune notes Harry Nicklaus was in Postville Saturday.
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Bath House
Louis
Lewis
Vine Street
LaCrosse
LaCrosse Public Baths
Trrbune
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A promotional note urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value, urges immediate purchase from R. W. Muchtenthaler, and ends with a political aside about war protesters.
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sema Mosby
Elgin and Vicinity
Capper’s Quality Store
Elgin, Iowa
Shrieker
Lester Boldyn
Tynac Monnahan
Sam Boleyn
Hdd Boleyn
Council Proceedings
L. J. Groth
Glare
Citizens’ State Bank
Earn Schori
J. C. CC
Bowen & Elgin
Greenley
Harry Nicklaus
Postville
R. W. Muchtenthaler
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