Fayette County Chronicles and Local News Notes
The Claremont wagon factory sale to a man from Iola Kansas. West Union and Hawkeye events. a freakish natural exhibit by Ed Rogers at the depot hotel. Westgate World newspaper nearing its fifth year and celebrating financial stability. the Upper Iowa University normal school accredited with first diplomas to 708 graduates. Oelwein and Oelwein Register reports of a serious injury to J Cronk and a historic Mason City Fort Dodge railcar relic. a special train carrying white cedar ties for Des Moines streetcar construction. Lou Delk nearly killed by a showboat accident. death of Hon. L B Mattoon at Kenmare North Dakota with extensive biographical details and public service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planner
L. B. Mattoon
Kaonmare
N. D
Elgin
R. M. Rice
West Union
Elgin Cemetery
Leslia B. Mattoon
Hermon
St. Lawrence County
New York
James
Mary A. Mattoon
Harmon
Wesleyan Seminary
Gouverneur
N.Y
Co. GO 1St N.Y. L. A
Wisconsin
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
Mattoon
Louise Sutter
Lillie Braaler
Leslie
Jamia
Nellia
Mr. Mattoon
Dr. Alexander
Nerman
Alexander
Iowa Senate
Iowa
Citizens State Bank of Elgin
Elgin Canning Company
Elgin High School Commencement at Opera House Lectures
The Elgin High School commencement exercises were well attended at the Opera House last Friday. Speakers included G Ray DeSart on Common Sense and Rosamond Wander on Value of an Idea, with others on integrity patience and time. The junior class songs and solos were well received and the year closes with credit to faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Opera House
G. Ray DeSart
Rosamond G. Wander
Egsthert Graham
Katherine
Wilson
Ada E. Jaquette
Siva J.lehman
Frank L. Capper
German Baptist Sunday School Picnic At John Brackin Grove
The German Baptist Sunday school picnic near Elgin drew attendees from Elgin Clermont and nearby areas despite threatened weather. Activities included speaking singing music swings a merry-go-round lemonade and ice cream with great enjoyment and anticipation of future picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brackin Grove
Elgin
Clermont
Thera
Nic
Elkader Browns Fall To Elgin In Sunday Game
The Elkader Browns faced Elgin last Sunday in a well attended contest losing 8 to 4. Despite two substitutes and players out of position, Elkader played solidly with notable catches by the second baseman. Umpire Williams of Weat Union and scorer Will Cooley were praised for their roles.
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Elkader Browns
Elgin
Elkader
Williams
Weat Union
Will Cooley
Aphorisms on promises and luck in daily life
A compact parade of sayings about breaches of promise, lucks, avertable storms, and optimistic views. It parodies common phrases and notes how quick fortune or misfortune can alter a life view. The tone is wry and cautionary with everyday observations.
State Fair Races Predict Small Entry List This Year
The Iowa State Fair race program will be the smallest in its history with six stake races closed May 1 providing 163 entries. Entries close for the remainder on August 1 with high expectations of a robust list. The fair has hired C P Updegraft of Topeka Kansas as starter, deemed a strong choice for the event.
Monona to Run Two Rural Mail Routes by July First
A sweep of local notes reports Monona will operate two rural mail routes by July 1. The Clayton County Normal will convene August 4 in Hikadey. Osage doctors and printers challenge local lawyers to a ball game. The Monona Leader marks its tenth anniversary this month with brighter, busier pages.
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Monona
Clayton County Normal Tatituta
Hikadey
Osage
Tie Pass on Gravel Train Stirs Local Residents
Last Monday morning three West End businessmen chased a gravel train, leaped aboard the caboose without a permit, rode to the steam shovel site, then were ordered off by the conductor. They walked a mile back to town exhausted but wiser. Real Estate transfers for the week ending June 14 are listed, including multiple lot sales and land transfers in Oelwein and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Hea
Tto Town
Chamberg and Ainsworth
Abatracters
Alice Wolf
P. Ernst
E. P. Ernst Land
Henry Holroyd
G. A. Oalwein
A. J. Fatrle
Lota
Oalwein
Pheobe E Yarwood
Grand View
Dalwain
George T Edgington
Joseph L Butler
Bloak
Martin
Oelweim
Caroline Walking
Kate M Neil
Hinkley
Weast Union
Margaret F Paine
C H Wilson
Nef
EL Stewart
Clara
Edna
Sampson
James Kelly
Martin F Kelly
C L Hough
Fayetts County
Swh
Charles Gremmels
Thos
Herman J Tabhert
John B Blong
Simmons
BO Balt
Oelwelt
Scereeneen
Countryman
BO Belt
Oelwein
Chales
Miller
Holroyd
Millar
J Fairley
John B
Oeliwean
EC Relt
Paign
HS Swale
Arthur Swale
William
Williama
Isssisveserrerees
Ward
Hawkaye
Iowa
Ee Eren Ser Oolwieh
Allen
Joseph Harris
David Husband
H Churchill
W A Robinson
L James
Marriage Licenses Record Stirs Local Interest
Jasob C. Gram weds Caroline Alverson Eavend Parker ties with Blanche G. Carpenter. The notice notes marriage licenses issued, reflecting the ongoing local customs and economic factors impacting unions.
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Jasob C. Gram
Caroline Alverson
Eavend
C. Parker
Blanche G. Carpenter
Homeseekers land sale along Rock Island lines
Advertises rich, productive farming and dairy lands along the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway. Announces round trip excursion tickets on third Tuesdays June through October to Minnesota and South Dakota markets. Urges to visit stations for rates and to ensure tickets read via OKT P Wy Tore.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Gagy
Minnesota
South Dakota
OKT & P
Tore
Delura
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Fayette County
Iola
Kas
Arlington of Stone
Fayatta County
Hawkeye
Ed Rogers
Depot Hotel
Ibis
Westgate World
Westgate
Narihal
Upper Owi University
State Board
J. Cronk
O. G. W. Yards
Great Western Yards
Mason City & Fort Dodges
Springfield
Washington D. C
Abraham Lincoln
Oelwein Register
Oelwe
Maltby Lumber Co
Bay City
Mich
Des Moines
Lou Delk
Mr. Delk
Kenmare
German Baptist Pichlo
Gorner
Crosco
Independence, In
Louis Dickman
Burlington
Lansing
Waukon
Decorah
Town State Fair
Waterloo
Costa
Alton
Ike Talamna
Fred’ Arena
Arena
Tulama
Louis Monroe
Fayatte County
Gene Kenyon
Ossian
Queits
Fayette
Winnersheik County
Kenyon
Pursa
Streste
Lawter
A. L. Zipsie
Postville
Madame Leroy
Algona
Chicago Marquettes
Hardin County
J. L. Reece
Creston
Frank Geig
Homeseekers
A H. Smith
F. A. Wiegand
Mer
Hepot
Elgin, Iowa
Jaynes& Keve Bros, Lumber CO
T. M. Lenavz
Mgr. Elgin
Jowa
Lowa
C. Miller, Jr. Clermont
Rudy Sutter
Agon
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