Our Tom and the Old Soldiers vote plea exposed
A written account recalls how supporters of Congressman Updegraff urged old soldiers to back him with promises of post office appointments. It lists cases in Fayette, Osborn, Waucoma, Westgate, Randalia and more where veterans did not receive posts, while political backers won the favors. Comrade Burlison, J. Reed, N Irvine, and others are named amid accusations of vote buying. The piece ends urging soldiers to vote for "Our Tom" again, labeling him an honest friend who forgets them when in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Updegraff
Fayette County
Atlipetoo 4
Osborn
Spolen
Nue Wellman
Waucoma
Burlison
J. W. Reed
Westgate
H. Spears
Murry
H. J Grannis
The Carter Murder Case Handled In West Union Trial
Last Monday in West Union the state of Iowa v John H Carter began. Carter previously convicted in 1804 for murder and sentenced to hang, is linked to a wife’s murder and a new trial was ordered due to prejudiced public opinion in Winneshiek county. The trial may last three to four weeks and cost the county thousands, with ongoing questions of evidence and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
State of
Iowa
John H. Carter
Winneshiek County
Fayette County
Carter
Devorah
Weat Union
Winneshiek
Senea
Winneshiok County
Vinton forecasts abundant berries for Elgin market
Saturday notes from W. Vinton of Elgin highlight a bumper fruit season with about 2,500 quarts of strawberries 4,000 quarts of blackberries and 8,000 quarts of raspberries expected. He plans to bring top-quality berries to Elgin, pricing to deter outside buyers while guaranteeing quality and accurate measures. Local patrons urged to support home industry and report defects for correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Elgin
Old Settler Motorola Engine Dies in Saw Mill Tale
An old forty horse power steam engine, used for forty five years since 1802 in Clermont, was replaced by a new unit at the Nicklaus saw mill near Ibis. The obsolete machine, once costing 8500, served Jack Thompson and later Peter Nicklaus and son C. W. faithfully, its removal prompting reverent reflections and a sense of sacrilege from Chaxley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W
Nicklaus
Canning Factory
Ibis
Jack Thompson
Clermont
Peter Nicklaus
C. W
Thompson
Chaxley
Dog Eat Dog Insurance Fraud Case Court Ruling
A young man who insured 2,000 fine cigars, smoked them, claimed they burned, and won a court ruling against the insurer. The insurer then arrested him for setting fire to his own property, and the judge ordered a fine or three months in jail.
Elgin High School Graduating Exercises Held at Opera House
Last Friday evening the Elgin High School graduation exercises were held at the opera house with a well attended ceremony. Graduates included W. J. Cooley Mae E Conner Frank Etter Josie M Ehrlich and F Roy Desart each delivering strong orations while the Elgin Orchestra and local singers provided music above typical town standards. Overall the event matched or surpassed previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High Schools
Opera House
W. J. Cooley
Mae E. Conner
Frank Etter
Josie M. Ehrlich
F. Roy Desart
Elgin Orchestra
Clermont Graduation Brings Large Audience for Class
A large audience gathered as Clermont held its graduation ceremony. The event featured several bright graduates including a girl partner named Fred Mo. Local families noted include Mrs Miller with two Missouri nieces and relatives visiting from Des Moines Fort Dodge Spokane and Chicago plans to bring a bride home. Father O Conner of Oslwein delivered the address at the Catholic church with high mass observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Missouri
Archie McKinley
Schaefeys
Anna
Spokane
Washington
Spancer
Iowa
Janis Ford
Class of 07 Commencement at Clarmont Noted for Impressive Display
Friday night crowds filled every available space to witness the CLaremont class of 07 commencement. Miss Eleanor Hosselt spoke on Slavery, Miss Etta Devery on The Barstool Boy, and Miss Clara Ellings presented The Future. Valedictory by Miss Fannie Conrad, diplomas by Mr Appalinan, ending with benediction. a notable, well orchestrated ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saat TS Iiage
de Rintey
Lester
A. G Becker
Gertie Tatro
Rev
Sallisbury
iBalutatory
Fred McKinley
Eleanor Hosselt
Eleanor
Etta Devery
Life Ag
F. W. Me. Kinley
Thera
Fred
Amariga
Clara Ellings
Clara
Fannie Conrad
Miss Conrad
Appalinan
Clarmont
Directory and District Officials Listing
Directory for McGregor district lists representatives judges and local officials including a congressman Hon Thos Apdegraf, district judges L E Fellows and A N Hobson, state senator Hon J H Trewin, town mayor L B Matron, recorder Ainsworth, assessor Finke, treasurer Sohar, and trustees. Also enumerates school staff, principals, directors, and church denominations with pastors and service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thos. Apdegrapf
McGregor
L. E. Fellows
Alumakee
A. N. Hobson
Fayette
J. 11. Trewin
Lunstngy
L. B
L. Ainsworth
J. We Moger
Leoiald Marhasll
Witl Sehneider Achools
Raded Echools
FE. A. Sheffething
CG Groban
Grinmar
Mise Foxwell
I. Oawald
Ud Puldner
Ben Xehori
C. L
Freiburgians
Methodist Episcopal
Hlt
Salis Ard Bury
Ilaw
Breturrn
Erman Baftist
KJ. Huck
Your People’s Society
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Elgin, Iowa
George
Heller
Ann [Lin Liar
Chris Moser, Jr. Elgin
New Spring N
Lillinery
Satis
Mies
EB. McGalois
Elgin Central
M. G
Webb
Bates
Cora
W. H. Finke
B. Schnri & CO
Peulera
Ong
Grain and Seeds
Ie Dupot
George Heller
Jane
Metests Literary
Senate
Saharer Particaings
Add Waat Pye, CO
Dwaver
Col
OHW
Falb
Mandate
Alvowrays
Joan Fars
BCRAN
Soura
Pobbonege
M Brett
W.ilgrusa
J. Morton
S. J. Greenley
THE
Towatog
Doug
Elgin and
North
Lester Ainsworth
Elgin Ag
Wetylaunour
Slumontha
the Elgin
Fred Mo
Citizens
Bank
Biigin Lowe
Rindey
Mattoon
John Holverson
Yee
rundioEyy CO
Becker, Ween Ee Carer
Dense
Augttat “Ranson
Bensebdrh
L. B. Mattoon
H. S. Hadsel
M. D. Elowm
Gundereon & Kuudteun
D. Fothergill
M. D
Eocoverto
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys
Norte
L. B. Mattoon, Elgla, Fowe
Ls. Palda
Abtorney
Lave Collections
Gomevanning Rtc
Elgin, Jowsh
L. H. Lemke
Sova & Suhlupy
Bhoe Sturn
A. Kreamer
Real Estate Agency
Lane Tiree, Congevanelnr, Insuranco
Notary Public
Hoyt & Hancock
Iown
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury’s Best
Nba
Inne
Capper &Shaffer
Geometiae
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