Clermont High School Notes and Upcoming Events
Third grade studies Hiawatha while seniors work on orations. Ellen Olson returns after illness. Ester Draewel and Lillian Draewel were absent due to illness. Fifth graders completed physiology final. Mollie and Sam Schneider recovered from measles and are back in class. Donald Dogan returns after three weeks away. Frieden absent due to sickness at home. Blanche Tomkins back after a few days away. Botany class has analyzed 24 specimens this year and plans more. Many birds nesting around the school provide study material for teachers and pupils. Senior Junior class play set for Thursday evening. Clermont Commencement Friday night June 2. Baccalaureate on Sunday evening June 11 at German Baptist church with Rev. Graham. German Baptist choir to sing. Do not send measles cases home. health law. Some pupils absent Tuesday morning. students should attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Olson
Esther Draewel
Lillian Draewel
Mollie
Sam Schneider
Donald Dogan
Timer Frieden
Clermont High School
Clermont
Germon
Graham
Tragic Death of Miss Christena Robbins McCrae at Home
The Elgin region records the suicide of Christena Robbins McCrae after weeks of despondency. She used a shotgun to end her life in her brother's room, a moment after rising late for breakfast. Her death leaves the McCrae family and local relatives in deep sorrow. The Elgin Commercial Club announces furnishings complete for the club room and invites citizens to join as the organization grows. An accident near Fort Atkinson fatally injures a Wesselman child and fatally injures two horses, with the family sustaining severe injuries. Elgin High School plans graduation for June 15 with six graduates, four girls and two boys.
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Christena Robbins McCrae
Tabor
Canada
McCrae
Elgin Commercial Club
Opera House
House Committee
Elgin
Fort Atkinson
Wesselman
Calmar
Memorial Day Observance At Elgin Cemetery
Memorial day ceremonies in Elgin observed with a band leading a procession to the cemetery. Ladies' Cemetery Association arranged an program of readings music and a flag drill. Veterans and wives rode in automobiles while schoolchildren in holiday attire laid bouquets and wreaths on graves of Union soldiers. The event reflected on the fallen and the enduring memory of those who fought in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilgin
Ladies' Cemetery Association
Mada
Veteraa
Cota
Ttmber
Cématory
Elgin Band
Citizens' State Bank to Enlarge and Remodel Building
At a meeting the Citizens' State Bank decided to enlarge their current location by purchasing the adjoining lot and remodeling the old structure. The plan includes a large front with plate glass, two entrances on the bank floor, a half circle teller’s counter, a surrounding corridor, extra vault, and a second story of offices with ample air and light. Completion is aimed as soon as possible, signaling progress and pride for Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atodiehi
Citizens’ State Bank
Evoryone
Elgin
Dissolution Notice for OC. T. Schmid & Son Elgin
Notice is given that the firm OC. T. Schmid & Son in Elgin is dissolved by mutual consent. C Theo Schmid will conduct the business, with J C Schmid retiring. All accounts payable to the present proprietor and all indebtedness assumed by him. Dated May 29, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
OC. T. Schmid & Son
C. Theo. Schmid
J.C. Schmid
Tro. Scumto
J. C. Scusup
Trespass Notice Against Boys on Property
Notice forbids all boys from trespassing on the premises due to fence damage and other property harm. Anyone found trespassing will be dealt with according to law as stated by Errorp HowSssERGER.
Paper Hanging and Painting Offers Quick First Class Work
H B Gilson advertises prompt, high quality painting and paper hanging services. Aug Benson leaves for Cedar Rapids on business. Fred Tomkins and family move to Lyons house on Center street. Yack and Weibel visit Elkader in their car. Ulyma's Norwegian Lutheran church struck by lightning causing minor damage. Miss Colin Lehman to arrive in Elgin Friday evening June 2 for summer break. Schori and Benson Lumber Co main building struck by lightning, shingles ripped but overall damage limited.
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Benson
Cedar Rapids
Fred ‘Tomkins
Lyons
Center Street
Honace Yack
Alf Weibel
Elkader
Ulyma
Colin Lehman
Elgin
Schori & Benson Lumber Co
Hughes home breaks ground in Hunaberger addition
Excavation for F. W. Hughes new residence began Monday with M. W. Kiple in charge. The Hunaberger lot will house the first new home in the addition as funding is sought. Mary Murphy, age 104, dies at Manson from old age.
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F. W. Hughes
M. W. Kiple
Chargs
Huna-berger
Ecuo
Mary Murphy
Manson
Rock Island
Ottumwa
Iowa
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin’. Savings Bank
Gus ‘Gunderson
Sam'l- Mosby
Hiawatha
Blanche Tomkins
Brighton
SIH J. R_ T
Inc
H. B. Gilson
C.F. Becker
Ben Schori, Pres
T. J. ‘Copper
T. J
Elgin, Iowa
Ween Bros
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