Local notes on Shaffer Elgin boy and Brainerd church services
A Brainerd reader recalls Art Shaffer a prominent figure from the front page and mentions his ties to Elgin. George Schori sold his car to Lucas Holm and secured the Kinney house title amid liens. Brainerd Christians set June 25 services at 11 am and 8 pm. A German Baptist issue notes car horns near the church during services. A barn raising at Fred Schneider’s home drew a large crowd. Harold Steeler returned from Cedar Rapids after high school exercises and business college completion.
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Schaffer Yatns
Mr. Shaffer
Elgin
George Schori
Lucas Holm
George
Kinney House
German Baptist Church
Fred Schneider
Hineden
Harold
Steeler
Cedar Rapids
Dui High School
Business College
A Letter From Philadelphia Warns of Historic Splendor
A Philadelphia letter extols the city as a historic hub with landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. It lists founding lore, the United States Mint, the Washington Monument, early institutions, and Baptist Temple details, noting tourism and local events.
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Mr. Hudags
Philadelphia
William Penn
Delaware
Independence Han
Family Reunion Honors Henry McMillan Birthday
The McMillan home two miles west of Higin hosted a Sunday family reunion celebrating Henry McMillan and his twin sister Mrs. A G Grover. The event featured music and memories, marred only by the absence of Mrs. Harry Baldwin of Wenatchee, Washington. Attendees included Chas Fritz and Mae Fritz of Highland, Me Seaver of Elgin, M J Nichol of Ft. Dodge, and A G Graver of Cedar Rapids.
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Henry McMillan
A. G. Grover
McMillan
Higin
Harry Baldwin
Wenatche Wash
Chas.Frite
Mae Fritz
Highland
F. L. Seaver
Elgin
M. J. Nichol
Ft. Dodge
A. G. Graver
Cedar Rapida
Dissolution Notice for Otica Business Partnership
Otica is dissolved by mutual agreement and will be conducted a new. J C Schmid and J C Sumer announce dissolution with settlement of accounts and future business changes dated May 29 1911.
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Otica
Conducthmid
J. C. Schmid
J. C. Sumer
Lorenz Valaer Seeks Work To Learn English In Elgin
Lorenz Valaer, a Swiss man about twenty, desires family employment to become acquainted with English. A brief inquiry from Elgin, Iowa, Joan Cunist. He is willing to work at any job to learn English and asks that inquiries be directed to Elgin.
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Valaer
Switzerland
Speer
Elgin
Joan Cunist
Paper Hanging and Painting Announcement
An advertisements for paper hanging and painting services by A. By Gilgon offering first class work on short notice. The ad emphasizes quality and quick turnaround for interior finishing tasks.
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Gilgon
School Notes Highlights Yearly Attendance Honors
The piece lists students in the Intermediate and Second Primary Departments who achieved perfect attendance or were neither absent nor tardy during the school year and month ending June 16 1900. It notes several named pupils in both departments and mentions a silver wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Erickson at their home. Local social notices reference a Gleaner picnic speech by Mr. Slocum and visitors to various homes, along with a line about dusty streets.
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Thie
Opal Schori
Hazel
Minerva Weibel
Herbert
Barry
Fitzgerald
Johnnie Young
Lavaun
Kimball
Minerva
Weibel
Woalter
Kohler
Bessie
Boyle
Walter
Talb
Hazel- Gehring
Tulia
Myrtle
Florence Léinad
Brazel Habeger
Chris Erickson
Michigan
Gleaner Lode
Gleaner
Ed Boyle
Irvine Hendershott
Weihe
Postville
Nellie Neunswander
Castalia
Hanson
Spake
Queenstate Bank Bid Request Sparks Rebuild Efforts
Bid notices from Queenstate Bank seek proposals for reerection of a new bite east of the old plans. The call emphasizes securing updated infrastructure and ensuring safe cooling provisions for Amper equipment.
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Queenstate Bank
Trespass Notice and Land Decision Inflammable Details
A note reports a land related trespass decision after damage was found. The text mentions names like Rosa Reumer and places such as Oelwe, with a date reference to the first of the week. The wording is fragmented but indicates legal action following property damage.
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Rosa Reumer
Oelwe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Christian Church of
Brainerd
W. 4. Wuerry
Thoma Bros Elgin
United States
Mit
Maine
Washington Monument
McKinley
Firat’ Medical School
Bank of North America
Baptist Temple
Baptist World Alliant
Baptist ‘Temple
Kono
J. G. Dramwac
Lorenz Valaer
Jattnor
Bulan
Charles Capper
Grace
Benj. Baumpartner
Elva
Mildred Harrington
Florence Berg
Hulda
Selivicker
Citizens’ State Bank
C.F. Bécker
Ben Schori, Pres
T., J. Capper
Aow
Honan
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