Little Switzerland Migrants Named in Fayette County List
A compiled roster by John and Rudolph Lehman records 108 men born in Switzerland who immigrated to the United States and died in Elgin and vicinity since 1852. The document notes many more from Switzerland settled elsewhere, and the long list helps explain why Pleasant Valley is called Little Switzerland. The names include Lehman, Baumgartner, Bauder, Bauman, Braker, Duby, Frieden, Gerber, Lehman, Muehlenthaler, Pfarrer, Ritz, Schneider, Sutter, and many others who were prominent Elgin citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritzerland
Elgin
John
Rudolph Lehman
Coneding
Switzerland
Fayette County
Pleasant Valley
Little Switzerland
Abby
Aéschliman Sr
Ch Aeschliman
Ben Daningarineer
Ben Baumgartner Sr
Ben Bauman
Tonr
Nick Baumgartner
John ‘Bander Sr
Fred Bauder
Sam Ban ‘der
Jacob Bauder
Christ Bauman
Jacob Bauman
Sam Bauman
Sam ‘Burke
Peter Burke
J. Butikofer Sr
Jacob Butikofer Jr
John Braker
Peter Braker
and, Braker
J. Beer Jr
Pred. Bigler
J. A. Bucher
J. Bachler
H.l Blumér
Ch Berger
Christenar
Duby Sr
John Duby Jr
Dummermuth
Jobo
Etter
B. Eberhart
E. Eggiman
Freiburghaus Sr
G. Freiburgham Jr
Ben Fried
Carl Muehlenthaler
Ch. Maenger
Christ. Moser
Peter Nicklaus
N. Pfarrer Sr
Nick Pfarrer
W. Reinhart Sr
John Reinhart
Simon Rothlisberger
John Ritz Jr
John Ritz
J. Riser
J. Riser Jr
G. Reusaser
Nick Schori Jr
Ben Schori
John ‘Wenger Sr
Roe
Methodist Church to Welcome Rev. Norton Next Sunday
The Rev. N F Norton field secretary for Upper Iowa University will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning. Congregants are invited to hear him. The Sunday School Junior League and Epworth meet at 11 00 am 2 00 pm and 7 15 pm respectively. A Thursday evening prayer service invites all to attend followed by a meeting to elect a Lay delegate to the Lay Electoral Conference in October. The Epworth League Cabinet also meets after the prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Norton
Upper Iowa University
Junior League
Epworth
Epworth League
Muehlenthaler Bros Advertises Health Pills and Colt Cure
A fragment notes May Day memories and profits from Dr King’s New Life Pills and Gold Coin Cure at Muehlenthaler Bros Drug Store. Mention of a colt saved by Gold Coin Cure and John Christ visiting Dubuque is included in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Muehlenthaler Bros. Drug Store
Coln Cure
Muehlenthaler Bros
John Christ
Dubuque
Epworth League reception with music and talks at Berger Hotel
A Saturday evening Epworth League function at the Berger Hotel featured a varied musical program by guest artists and local talent, with a social period including refreshments. Porter's talk on Epworth League work drew interest and callers hoped for similar events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Berger Hote
Elgin
V. Porter
Aolo
Mia
Paster
Roush Fideral
Alina Berger
Saurabh Udekirk
Miss Hoag
Delbert Bakeman
Alma Bakeman
Fiano Dust
Over Hill and Dale
Eng
Elgin Iowa council July 1907 session and parade rules
Council met in regular session with Mayor Schmid. Bills for lumber, rock, oil, cement and clerks were approved. A July 4 explosives ban was adopted for the industrial parade. An ordinance on licensing stands was passed, and Treasurer’s salary set at two dollars per year starting August 1, 1907. A hayrack party for A L C girls noted, and Lehman family business change welcomed. Camp and farm transfers also referenced with local residents attending and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight
Iowa
Schmid
Patterson
Hanson Lehman
Bukapek
Berson
Capper
Spa
Hangon
Lehman
Burianek
Igi Lumber Co
BAD O
Leuman
Holstengen
C. Lehman
Todd
Elgin
J. A. Winliams
Patterson, Capper
Hanson
Burianek Denson
Cap
Benson
St C
C. Lehman & Son
Les Lehman
Lee Smith
Selma
Kya Weibel
Ruth Nicklaus
Frankie Benson
Evelyn Anderson
Nellie Bohanan
Clara
Myrtle Holstenson
Iva Taquette
Irena Boyer
Grace Albright
Fannie Hoag
Florence DeSart
Conner
DeWitt
Mushlenthaler Bros
Louisa
Lena Benson
Dundee
John
Ang
Elias Benson
West Union
Mies Anna Benson
Surprise Stay Party and Local Notices
A. M. Weibel celebrated his thirtieth birthday with twelve male guests, while women were excluded, then welcomed by lunch and a rocker as a token of appreciation. Notices warn trespassers on south of the livery barn, and family moves to Huron, South Dakota. Various local items include ads, health claims, banking news, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Weibel
Weibel
Selma
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Standard Stock Food Compay
Omaha
Hager & Powell
Wright
United States
Georgia
Massachusetts Bay
Naval Hospital
Oceiwein Business University
T. J. Capper
Council
L Meat
Ana. Houzir
J. F. Bruce
Huron
South Dakota
Bruce
West
Kennedy
Buchanan
Mhe Bank
Greenley
Pearl
Suse Capper
Guttenberg
Yeomen Lodge
Des Moines
Cannon
Stoehr
Edison Phonographs
Amelia
Richard Crowe
Clermont
Chas. Holatenson
Joseph Burianek
Cedar Rapids
Peter OC
Loftsgard
Exstherville
S. Holstenson
Stoehr's Pharmacy
J. Phillips
Geo. E. Roberts
Fort Dodge
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Jas. H. Eckles
Roberta
Mint Bureau
Muehlenthaler Brow
Atlas Checka
Knist & Rubger's
Harold Brow
Paul Dean
Decorah
W. E. Howard
Iroquois
Fred Pulfer
F. R. Berg
Chicago
Fizin
C.S. Holstenson
Pont
Ayer
Nature
They. 0
Dyer Co
Lowell, Moss
Thoma Bros
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