Death notices from Elgin and nearby towns July 11
Died reports recall Emil Engbretson of Elgin born in Elgin who after years in Minnesota moved to Colorado Springs where he died after illness. Survived by parents G Engbretson and sisters Mrs Geor Schori and Mrs Nelson. Funeral at home Thursday at 1 30. Also obituaries for Mrs Arthur Walds formerly Mae Pringle of Clermont and Olavus Johnson of Wagner township Clayton county died July 11 after typhoid. Funeral Norway church and Clermont cemetery noted.
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Pashedtt
Emil Engbretson
Colorado Springa
Colorado
Elgin
Minnesota
Colorado Springs
Col
Ewil Engbretson
G. Engbretson
Géo. Schori
Nelson
Foston
Minn
Arthur -Walds
Arthur Walds
Oskaloosa
Clermont
Rochester
Walds
Misa Mae Pringle
Olavus Johnson
Wagner Township
Clayton County
Norway Church
Clermont News items and visits noted in Postville area
Dr Becker visited Postville on Friday and several locals made short trips to Decorah La Crosse Chicago Mason City and Brooklyn New York The Elgin Saturday celebration drew many Clermont residents with a parade ball game balloon ascension and dance A testimonial for ElectricBitters highlights health gains for an elderly woman The City Drug Store advertises Electric Bitters at 60 cents Dan Moore and wife from Decatur Illinois are visiting the Moore home
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Elgin
Clermont
Bids Open For Elgin High School Janitor Work
Notice announces bids for janitor services and care of the Elgin High School Building. Bids must be submitted before the August meeting. The committee may reject any or all bids. W. H. Fine, Sec.
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Elgin High School
Great Summer Excursion to Hereford Texas Round Trip
Special low round trip rates offered for travel to Hereford Texas and return on July 20 via Elgin Kansas City Oklahoma City. Bills BH Linpennaver Clermont Iowa agent Thoma Bros C Lehmke Son Oelwein Business College F R Berg Kniol Bubger announce new ads this week. A number of locals attended Mrs Walda funeral in Clermont Wednesday.
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Hereford
Texas
Elgin
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Linpennaver
Clermont
Iowa
Noxious Weeds Law Passed At Last General Assembly
The last assembly approved a law making destruction of noxious weeds on public highways part of road work. It assigns duties to landowners, township trustees, and county supervisors to cut burn or destroy listed weeds and prevent seed production. Violations bring misdemeanor charges and fines up to 100 dollars.
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Towiship
Farmibhaid
Usdd
Seovion
Illyria celebration settles bills and honors attendees
A Friday meeting aimed to settle celebration finances with about 94 dollars on hand and two small unsettled bills referred to the finance committee. H P Hancock of West Union was thanked for his speech and the Illyria Martial Band was commended for assisting the program. A move to erect a flag pole was referred to a three member committee for cost estimation. Alexander Winston and wife marked their 60th wedding anniversary noting their long residence in the county.
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Finance’ Committee
H. P. Hancock
West Union
Illyria
Illyria Martial Band
Hadsel
John Falk
J. A. Williams
Alexander Winston
Wisconsin
Fayette
Our County Dry and Local News in Fayette County
Fayette county outside Oelwein endures a dry spell after July as saloons shut following strict enforcement. Rumors of saloon consent petitions circulate while bootleg whiskey and shipments remain as options. Sheriff and county attorney face potential removal for non enforcement. Also notes: Ole Nelson injured in hay field. Emma Hertich marries in Chicago and relocates to California. Gus A Stoehr travels to Minnesota. Mrs Halvergen visits from Minot. Charley Burianek to Cedar Rapids. Joseph Burianek trips to Clermont.
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Fayette County
Oelwein
Elgin
Clermont
Hawkeye
Maynard
Westgate
St. Lucas
Gus. A. Stoehr
Minnesota
Great Central Tobacco Works
Albert Halvergen
Minot
North Dakota
John Christ
Charley
Jon Burianek
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Burianek
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Savings Depositors
Elgin: Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’s Mosby
Cashier
Clermont News
Dr. Becker
Postville
Will Rafferty
Decorah
Tuesaday
Lizzie Burke
Pete Cummins
Ed Sheehan
la Crosse
W. H. Hendershott
Chicago
Irwin Hendershott
Jos
Elm
Mason City
Ed Carragher
Paul Miller
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mra
M. A. Miller
Hera
Chris, Peterson
Vic Handershott
W.L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Dan Moore
Decatur, Ilinois
Moore
Marshall
Marshall’s
W. H. Fine
Berg’s
Scott
Our County
Ole Nelson
Emma Hertrich
Gander
California
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