Five to Four Clash Between Clermont Elgin Team
Clermont Elgin ball team traveled to Castalia and lost to the local club five to four after nine innings. Martin of West Union pitched for Clermont Elgin as both teams each won one game in a close series. A third contest is anticipated soon on Elgin grounds with Farmersburg scheduled next. Various local businesses include new advertisements from Capper Johnson Auto, Keiser, Holstenson, Griffith Music House, and Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Elgin
Castalia
Elgin
Martin
West Union
Our
Elgin-Clermont
Farmersburg
J. Capper
Johnson Automobile Co
Hans Keiser
C. S. Holstenson
Griffith Music House
W. T. Knapp
Elkader News Peeks at Crutches and Runaway Injury
Dr Clyde Beamer travels on crutches after a severe ankle injury from last week. Robert Peters and wife from Highland visited Elkader relatives in their new automobile. Elmer Peake, driving home with lumber, had a runaway near Havven's Creek bridge and was badly hurt. Dr Miller transported him to Mrs Walther's home, where he is recovering and expected to be well soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Clyde Beamer
Robert Peters
Highland
Elmer Peake
Methodist Church Morning Worship Address by Principal Nevelyn
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules 10 a.m. morning worship with an address by Principal Nevelyn of Clermont. Sunday school for young people at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7:15 p.m. The day is described as hot dry and dusty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevelyn
Clermont
Epworth League
June Wedding at German Baptist Church Unites Freiburghaus Muehlenthaler
A June wedding at the German Baptist church joined Miss Marie Freiburghaus to Mr. Fred C. Muehlenthaler at eight with Rev. Draewel officiating. The ceremony featured a decorated altar, a wedding march, and a reception in the basement with a lavish supper for about one hundred guests. Several young readers delivered recitations, and gifts were numerous as the couple prepared to establish a home nearby West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Church
Marie Freiburghaus
Fred C. Muehlenthaler
Draewel
Reuben Hack
Wm. Kreuger
Alfred Jacobs
Walter Bauman
Max Lehman
Julius Freiburghaus
Anna Muelllenthaler
Ella Freiburghaus
Frappe
Little Price
John
Miller
Carrie Freibughans
Cornelia Lehman
Fifino Ditatssee
Esther Draewel
F. R. Berg
Phe
H. Keiser
Amelia Etter
Anna
Rose Re
Clara
Lillie Bauman
H. Hackmann
Edwin Bauman
Anna Muehlenthaler
Bliss Gong
Bat Basin
O. Jno
F. Miller Lillie Freiburghaus
A. Keiser
Drasnel Music
Oiling the Streets In City Center Work Progress
Street Commissioner DeSart reports busy weeks oiling projects. Center street dust removal began with the King drag and sprinklers, then oil application started after a Tuesday dust sweep by local business people. Early results are uncertain but expected to dust lay and improve roads. progress continues as first oil tank was emptied midweek.
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DeSart
Center Street
West Union
Surprise Marriage Ties Tomkins and Klebbe at West Union
On May 16, Hany Tomkins and Miss Emma Klebbe secured a marriage license in West Union and were quietly married. They returned to their new home at Becker building, beginning life together. Tomkins, son of Ira Tomkins, works at Elgin Livery and Feed, while Miss Klebbe, formerly of Strawberry Point, has many friends here and elsewhere who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ansgar
Merlien
Parkersburg
Reuben Hack
Troy
New York
Wille
Clermont
Muehlenthaler
West Union
Hany Tomkins
Eemma Klebbe
Mr. Tomkins
Becker Building
Harry Tomkins
Ira Tomkins
Elgin
Klebbe
Strawberry Point
Big Gain for Elgin Farmers Dairy Co in May 1910
Secretary book figures show Elgin Farmers Dairy Co gains for May 1910 over May 1909. Cream 142,000 lbs and butter 29,000 lbs produced, net receipts $4,871.40, up about 35 percent as cream from 235 places vs 203 patrons. Ruth Kirkeberg severely burned lighting a kerosene fire. Dr Hadsel treated her. German Baptist Sunday school picnic set for next Tuesday. rain expected to end drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Enerensa
Ruth Kirkeberg
Dr. Hadsel
German Baptist Sunday Schools
Increased Salary for Post Masters in Iowa
A large number of Iowa post masters will gain raises after July 1. Decorah postmaster J J Marsh sees pay jump from 2600 to 2700 dollars annually. Other fourth district towns Elgin Calmar Cresco Elma Lime Springs Nashua Ossian Riceville Strawberry Point Waucoma and Waukon receive increases of 100 dollars. Postmasters at Rockford and West Union face 100 dollar reductions.
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Iowa
J.J. Marsh
Decorah
Elgin
Calmar
Cresco
Elma
Lime Springs Nashua
Ossian
Riceville
Strawberry Point
Waucoma
Waukon
Rockford
West Union
Proposal for Erection of School House in Marion IA
Notice invites proposals for building a school house in Sub-District No 8 School Township Marion County Clayton Iowa. Bids due by 10 o clock July 9 1910 with lowest responsible bidder awarded. Board may reject any or all bids. Elgin Ia June 20 1910 A B Houa Secretary. The rest of the text contains editorial comment and local notices about staff changes and residents including Nurse Ella Lehman leaving for Cedar Rapids and Abe Miller visiting before departing for Glidden.
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Marion
Clayton
Iowa
Elgin
Houa
Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Reported
Weekly transfers from the Abstract Office of W J Rogers ending June 17 show deeds from I E Blethen to Clyde A and M W Ashbyne and several other lots in Arlington and Oelwein, plus Hutchinsons, Nutt, Corbin, Baldwin, Campbell, and others involved in one lot transfers in Velwain and Wadena. Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples including Richard F Reheinkle and Edith L Beilfuss as well as Orson Hutchinson and Lulu Webber. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble with testimonials and trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rogers
I.E. Blethen
Clyde A. & M. W. Ashbyne
Lenora EH
Oscar Gilleye
C. Gladwin
Mrs. C. By
Bower
Arlington
John Hutchinson
R. Hutchinson
Pee Watt
Melita Marshall
Orson Hutchinson
Lulu Webber
Harry Tompkins
Emma Klebbe H.,e. Peterson
Matilda Lenius
Dr. King
James M. Black
Asheville
N.C
RB. R. No
Griffith Music House Organizes Big Piano Buyers Club
The Griffith Music House at West Union announces a Big Piano Buyer’s Club offering factory prices on pianos with a small handling fee. R. O. Woodard visited from West Union Tuesday. Lydia Reinhart carries her gent in a sling due to a sprained wrist. Elva and Mildred Harrington visited Center Point to see their aunt. John Connes is back to mobility after a week of illness.
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Griffith Music Henge
West Union
Lydia Reinhart
Elva
Mildred Harrington
Center Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Clayton County
Halstenson’s Store
Methodist Episcopal Church
Citizens’ State Bank OF
C. F. Becker
Ben Schori, Pres
Ella Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon
Abe Miller
Mrs
J. G. Milller
Our City
Glidden
R. O. Woodard
John Connes
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