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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
5
May be great war. Austria declares war on Servia. Germany and Italy may support Austria while Russia England and France back Servia. Nations seek peace but markets fear upheaval. wheat prices rise as we await a resolution.
Elgin ball boys lost to Elkader 11-3 at Kobler's Park. Dye and Nelson scored for Elgin while Molo and Dittmer did for Elkader. Elkader pitcher Molo fanned six, umpire Kauffman handled the plate in his usual style.
Judson Nichols born August 27 1835 at West Port New York died July 26 1914 at his daughter Mrs L J Kohlers home in West Bend aged 79 years 10 months and 29 days Married Nancy Reynolds August 12 1967 at Le Claire Town twelve children were born seven living Lillian Blow Decorah Willi Charlie Minneapolis Jennie Crow West Union Bells Shaffer Elgin Harry Grand Forks Mia Blanch Kohler West Bend Two brothers Emmet Nichols Bolan Cyrus Nichols Woodland Calif eighteen grandchildren ten great grandchildren Survived by seven children two brothers many neighbors attended funeral at Mrs L Shaffers lawn Rev Graham M E church Interment Elgin cemetery Card of Thanks from THE CHILDREN for sympathy and floral offerings.
Oscar N Kimball born September 1861 in Illyria Township died July 21 1914 from injuries in a June 15 automobile accident. He was 53 years 10 months 16 days. Survived by mother at Illyria old homestead, daughter Mrs Mathers of Jacksonville Missouri, four sisters and six brothers. Died at hospital in Iowa City. funeral held at Weat Union Cemetery. daughter delayed arriving from Kansas City.
Church builds a Sunday program with 9415 A.M. sermon and communion at 11:00 A.M. and a luncheon in church parlors at 12:30 P.M. Activities occur every Thursday evening with a luncheon. Mabel Holzer plans a Friday visit to relatives.
1100 acres of alluvial soil with 650 acres cultivated, fenced water, tram station, and 712 buildings on site. Residence and tenant houses noted. Quick sale due to debt. Contact P.O. Box 70 Baton Rouge Louisiana. Hint of local shop promotion for Cappers and J.C. Corget.
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