Deed Signed by Patrick Henry Describes 1000 Acres
A fragmentary historical record recounts an 1000 acre Virginia land grant to Joseph Craig, signed by Patrick Henry, with the parcel allegedly in present Ohio. The partly printed parchment, dated 1789, cites a Treasury Warrant and a chain of boundaries on Licking Creek near Logans Lick, Fayette County.
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Pat Langsdale
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Ohio
Esquire
Commonwealth of Virginia
Treasury
Joseph Craig
Fayette
Licking
Logans Lick Creek
Col. Bowman
Sugartrees
Whiteoak
Commonwealth
Richmond
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Guisvig in Postville
A birthday surprise party was held Sunday for Mrs Embret Guisvig of Gunder for her sixty second birthday. Attendees from Postville included Mr and Mrs Ernest Guiaing and children plus many more relatives and friends. A picnic lunch followed and Mrs Gulsvig received numerous gifts.
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Embret Guisvig
Gunder
Ernest Guiaing
Ronnie
Dean
Roland Erickson
Alfred Burass
Fern
DeAlia
Shirley Ann
John Renzman
Betty Jean
Gundalson
Richard Guisvig
Postville
Roy Larson and
Lyle
McGregor
Roland Madsrin
Mary Goetz
Elgin
Ewbret Guisvig
Gladys
Roy
Milo
Joe Truman
Gulsvig
Small grain yield better than expected in area
Threshers report oats yields around fifty bushels per acre with one ring averaging sixty for the group. Some fields are much below average. Torkelsons expect overall below average crops despite exceptionally fine crops in parts. Roland Gruver returns to Reuben Howard farm after a week with an infected hand. C. M. Green visited relatives in Elkader.
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Torkelsons
Roland Gruver
Reuben Howard Farm
C. M. Green
Elkader
Xian
Press Picnic to Feature River Excursion on Steamer J. S.
The sixth annual N. & Iowa Press association picnic is set for August 7 in Lans ing. A four hour river trip on the steamer J. S. is planned, departing at 2 o clock. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Attendees are asked to notify the Echo to aid crowd planning.
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N. &. Iowa Press Association
Lansing
Fire Danger Serious in Parks Across State
The Conservation Commission warns that fire danger is at maximum in almost all state parks and preserves due to extreme dry weather. Heavy losses have occurred from fires started by careless picnickers and discarded cigarette butts. Camp fires are prohibited in many areas. permits must be obtained from Custodians before lighting any fire.
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The
Conservation Commission
Plan Opening of 40K Wildlife School at McGregor
Progress in arranging plans for the 1936 Wild Life school at McGregor is reported by R. D. Noble, executive secretary. The annual nature study program, attracting nature lovers from Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, runs from August 3 to August 15, and includes the all day Mississippi River ride on August 6.
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McGregor
R. D. Noble
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Clayton County Centennial Edition Published Jointly by Four Papers
The Clayton County Centennial Edition distributed last week consisted of 7,700 copies. Newspapers involved were Clayton County Register Elkader Leader Monona Press-Journal Strawberry Point Press Guttenberg. The issue covers early Clayton county history with work mostly done in the Register office and cooperation from other publishers providing territorial write-ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Clayton County Register
Elkader
Leader
Monona
Press-Journal
Strawberry Point
Press
Guttenberg
Register
Geo Hyde In Auto Accident Near Fayette
Geo Hyde was in an auto accident Saturday near Fayette when his car was struck by a car coming from the opposite direction as it rounded a curve. The Hyde vehicle was badly wrecked and he was shaken and unconscious for a time. The other car fled the scene and did not stop to render assistance.
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Geo. Hyde Avas
Fayette
Mr. Hyde
Hyde
Downtown fronts redecorated in dark green glaze
Max Thoma and John Berndt redecorated their business fronts in dark green last week improving appearance. Thoma continues with a full interior redecorating including shelving while minor changes are planned. Clifton Kiple and Gertrude Bensink visited Centerville and Pella relatives and attended the Fayette wedding of Jane Denniston and Frank Kiple Friday.
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Max Thoma
John Berndt
Mr. Thoma
Atore
Clifton Kiple
Centerville
Gertrude Bensink
Pella
M. V. Kiple
Jane Denniston
Frank Kiple
Fayette
Elgin 9 Waucoma edge in Other League games
In other league action Wadena defeated Westgate 5 to 3. Hawkeye plays Elgin next Sunday with Waucoma facing Fayette and Wadena tackling West Union while Clermont visits Westgate.
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Wadena
Westgate
Hawkeye
Elgin
Waucoma
Fayette
West Union
Clermont
Farmer Builds Straw Silo Near Altoona
A farmer with 150 acres of corn near Altoona plans temporary silos made from baled straw. Bales encircle a wire boundary and are lined with building paper to reduce feed waste. The method mirrors local success with cribbing silos and building paper and aims to ensilage the crop amid poor acorn prospects.
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Altoona
Hidden Taxes in Funeral Bills Reach 157 Study Finds
A recent study reveals 157 hidden taxes buried in funeral bills highlighting tax burdens many Americans face even after death. The finding shows tax types ranging from service charges to miscellaneous levies increasing final costs for grieving families.
Wilson at Waucoma August Speaker at Republican Meeting
Hon George A Wilson republican candidate for governor will speak when Fayette County Republican Women's club meets at Waucoma Saturday August 1 Elgins German Band and the children of Mr and Mrs Christ Dennler gathered at the Dennler home last Friday evening for an evening of old fashioned German music and visiting Refreshments were served All report an enjoyable gathering especially the case with the sider Mr and Mrs Dennler
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George A. Wilson
Fayette County
Republican Women's Club
Waucoma
Elgin
Christ Dennler
Dennler
Mra. Dennler
Old Gag Still Works in Elwin Towns
Two ragged hungry kids toured Elwin business places last week begging for funds and collected about 340. They claimed a broke family rode from Texas to Michigan in an old car but an investigator found the rest of the family along the road. The group left Elgin after loading gas and moving on, likely repeating the scam in several towns daily.
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Elwin
Texas
Michigan
Elgin
Caves Discovered Near Harmony Decorah and Monona Iowa
Iowa hobbyists Joe Flynn and farm boys found Niagara Cave near Harmony, then a second cave near Decorah and a large cave near Monona on Otto Mielke farm four miles northeast. The Monona cave reaches 200 feet depth with big chambers and crystal ceilings, a lake, and plans to open to the public. Northeast Fayette county already hosts several sizable caves awaiting geologists exploration.
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Iowa
Joe Flynn
Niagara
Harmony
Minn
Decorah
Monona
Otto Mielke
Fayette County
Fayette county delegates attend state Republican convention
Sixteen of Fayette county's thirty-five delegates joined the Republican convention in Des Moines last Saturday. The county gave stronger representation than many in the area with attendees including Geo. J. Van Buren, W. R. Blake, Grant Lauer, J. M. Smittle, W. E. Anderson, P. P. Stewart, and others, backing Guy Linville of Cedar Rapids.
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Fayette County
Des Moines
Thoes
Geo. J. van Buren
W. R. Blake
Grant Lauer
J. M. Smittle
W. E. Anderson
P. P. Stewart
H. V. Hoyer
T. A. Trapp
Walter Beall
George Woodard
R. P. Strauch
B. W. Patsey
H. 0. Moyer
John Neuenschwander
John Edwards
Curtis Hartman
Guy Linville
Cedar Rapids
Governor Candidate George Wilson to Speak in Wanacoma
Republican gubernatorial hopeful George Wilson will address a Wanacoma audience at 2 p m on Saturday August 1. The event, sponsored by the county Women’s Republican League, will host several other state candidates and is open to the public. Leo Grether returns home and will spend the summer with his parents then teach at Orange City this fall.
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George Wilson
Iowa
Wanacoma
Women’s Republican League
Leo Grether
Hana Grether
Orange City
Halden Named Favorite for Republican Senate Nomination
Berry F. Halden, a quiet Chariton editor, won a dark horse republican Senate nomination at the state convention. He drew support from across factions as others backed. his unpledged stance spurred cheering in the coliseum and signaled broad popularity.
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Berry F. Halden
Chariton
Halden
Farm Bureau Ladies Meet at Clermont and Pleasant Valley
The Clermont and Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Ladies met July 21 at Clermont Park with Mrs. Kenneth Kerr chairing. Program featured vocal duets, readings, and talks by Mrs. Hatch of Oelwein about the Women's World Conference, where delegates from Canada and the U S gathered. Clermont township elected officers and local district leaders for eight districts.
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Farm Bureau
Clermont
Pleasant Valley Townships
Clermont Park
Kenneth Kerr
Postville
Lillian Krueger
Edward Krueger
Maxine Hill
Lillian Lewis
Hatch
Oelwein
Fayette S Punty
Henry Wallace
Towa
Wallace
Arthur
Randalia
Clermont Township
Franz Appelman
Albert Halverson
Anderson
Henry Kittleson
Ora Fisher
Harold Turner
Harvey Meyer
Richard Grisbenow
John Finnigan
Iowa Liquor Sales Tax Receipts Reported
The Iowa State Liquor Commission notes liquor sold at state stores generated 139,793 in tax receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30. Monthly income from the tax averaged 10,000, atop a 100,000 monthly profit shown by the stores. Quarterly receipts were 24,134 first, 40,267 second, 33,245 third, and 33,146 fourth.
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Iowa State Liquor Commission
Station Closure at Elgin Poultry Co Stilts Factory
The Elgin Poultry Co station in Elgin run by Wescott and Winks 7% Sumner was shut temporarily last week. Mr. Carroll arranged the closing and will retain possession of the building for another month with a potential reopening later in the season. George Paulson of Clermont recently joined the Elgin Co station, specializing in built-in kitchen fixtures, signaling ongoing demand for his services.
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Elgin Poultry Co
Elyin
Wescott & Winks
Sumner
Carroll
George Paulson
Clermont
Elgin Ol Co
Bia
Three Parties Nominate for U S Senator
Louis Murphy's death created a senate vacancy as three parties moved to name candidates. Democratic convention chose Guy M. Gillette of Cherokee for senator and J. H. Mitchell for attorney general. Republican balloting began with 32 candidates, narrowing to Linville, Shaff, Clark, and finally Berry Halden who won the nomination. Farm labor named Smith W Brookhart, who was absent but had run in Republican primaries.
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Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Senate
Guy M. Gillette
Cherokee
J. H. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Atty. Linville
Cedar Rapids
Berry Halden
Chariton
Linville
Shaff
Clark
Halden
Guy Linville
Farm-Labor Party
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
East
Dickinson
Schori Families Have Picnic at Methodist Church
The Schori families held a Sunday noon church picnic dinner honoring Mrs. Will Harmon and daughter Mary, and Mrs. Thos Allen and son Joe and daughter Martha of New Martinsville, W. Va., visiting here, with an afternoon of visiting after lunch. Attending were many relatives including Ern Schori and Geraldine, Arthur Herrling, Leo Schori and Kenneth, Gene, Leo Jr., Janice, Mary Skarshaug, Ern Bauder, Albert Schori and son Gerald, Nelle Schori, B Schori and Betty and Ben, Thos Knudtson and Laurence, Elmer Schori, Ole Olson and Dorothy, and others. Supt. and Mrs. D R Roberts and children visited Floyd, their former home.
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Schori
Methodist Church
Will Harmon
Mary
Thos. Allen
Joe
Martha
New Martinsville
W. Va
Ern Schori
Geraldine
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Leo Schori
Kenneth
Gene
Leo, Jr
Janice
Mary Skarshaug
Ern Bauder
Albert Schori
Gerald
Nelle Schori
B. Schori
Betty
Ben
Thos. Knudtson
Laurence
Elmer Schori
Ole J, Olson
Dorothy
Robert Kruse
Max Thoma
Lewis
Keith
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Chai Gee
Geo. Hyde
Elgin Cardinals
Waucoma Braves
Rhe Steele
Weibel
Wedd
Evans
W. Granger
Klingman
Dawson
Peterson
Mogle
Karnek
Murphy
Wilson
U. S
D. R. Roberts
Floyd
United States
Salem
M—Lafayette
William Adams
Oliver Optic
Germany
Belgium
Columbus Asila
Chicago
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