Former Resident Dies in Springfield Missouri
Louis Hitch Fink born October 30 1850 in Fayette County Iowa married W H Fink December 25 1869. She lived in Iowa North Dakota and Missouri and was active in First Congregational Church W C T U and temperance work. Survived by four brothers two sisters husband and adopted daughter R G Alder Tulsa. Funeral held in Springfield Missouri June 17.
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Louis Hitch
Fayette County
Towa
Chckasaw County
Iown
W.H. Fink
Elgin
Iowa
Aver
Rock Rapids
Sioux Paris
North Dakota
Springfield
Missouri
Rome
First Congregational Church
John
Port Angeles
Washington
D. P
W. L
New Hampton
W. B
West Union
M. J. Monahan
Sophia Morton
W. H. Fink
R. G. Alder
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Wanted Pull A Week For Army And Navy Posts
A brief wartime help wanted notice seeks applicants for two strong men serving the J S Army and one for the U S Sapper Postmaster and Navy. Readiness and fitness emphasized for quick enlistment and service.
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J. S. Army
U. S. Sapper, Postmaster
Navy
Married in Chicago A Elgin Dentist Weds Betty Collins
Word from Chicago reports the marriage of Dr. C. C. Cooley and Miss Betty Collins on Sunday June 24 at Fourth Presbyterian Church with officiating Reverend N Ware. The couple, now at the Alexandria Hotel, plan a fall wedding trip and visit both families. Mrs Cooley's Texas roots noted. Dr Cooley a prominent Elgin dentist with wide local friends offer best wishes.
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Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Tinois
C. C. Cooley
Betty Collins
Ev. N. Ware
Muarle Wright
Jas. l. Weidder
Alexandria Hotel
Mr. Cooley
Elgin
Lehman Buys Hanson Partnership in Local Hardware Firm
L G Lehman has become sole owner of the Lehman and Hanson hardware business after a closing of the deal yesterday. Mr Hanson retires to join Elgin Farmers Dairy Co, while Mr Lehman takes full charge and continues operations at the same location to serve old and new customers.
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L. G. Lehman
Lehman and Hanson
Hanson
Elgin Farmer's Dairy Co
Lehman
Leman and Hanson
L. @. Lehman
Pledges Urged For St Pauls Methodist Church Support
All who gave donations to St Pauls Methodist Church are urged to honor their pledges. The church needs funds and monthly payments should be made promptly. Payments can be made at the bank or to Bilas Benson, treasurer.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Bilas Benson
Clean Up Notice From Mayor Weibel on Street Rubbish
A notice warns that piles of rubbish and debris have been placed in streets and alleys. Adjoining property owners are urged to remove the material immediately or face action. City Mayor fA. M. Weibel signs the order.
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Aston
M. Weibel
Baby Marie Osborne at Gem Theatre This Saturday
At the Gem Theatre on Saturday night the child star Baby Marie Osborne appears in Shadows and Sunshine for five reels. The program promises something different from prior offerings and urges viewers not to miss it. Also notes Corn and potato crops thriving with warm weather, and music by Bill’s Orchestra at the Opera House.
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Gem Theatre
Marie Osborne
Bill
Opera House
Pica
Pleasant Valley Red Cross drives raise $861.26 in four days
Pleasant Valley residents donated to the Red Cross after talks by W J Ainsworth and J W Dwyer. A Friday evening appeal yielded $618 in the opera house and the week’s total climbed to $861.26 with many individual contributions listed, showing strong wartime patriotism.
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W. J. Ainsworth
J. W. Dwyer
West Union J
Red Cross
Ainsworth
Gleaner Country Plente
T. J. Capper
Albert Schori
Max Thoma
Brn Sehori
Wd. Shaffer
L. J. Groth
W. Hughes
J. I. Phillips
H. &S. Hadsel
A. M. Welbel
August Benson
J. Harrington
Frank L. Capper
Peter, MacKellar
Mrs. A. Holzer
Hulda Stoehr
Will Kohler
F. D. Welch
Frank Greenley
Chris Moser
Wilmer Sehori
J. A. Habager
Nellie Mattoon
P.M. Weaver
Halarenson
Leotu Phillips
Co. L. Chapman
Bila Finke
Mc Kahler
Adbert Gehring
John GC
Christ
Chas, Capper
Samuel Mosby
F. R. Berg
Flossie Capper
G. Theo
Schmid
Mra. I. Capper
Klingman
Clarence Schort
Bart Kiple
W. L. Patterson
W. C. Smith
T. B. Howard
Wil
Howard
Chris Dummermuth
Enos Howard
Rob Wilson
Jud Conner
Ward Brabham
E. Boyle
Minnie Barre
Paul Albright
L. W. Reed
Chris Holm
Earl Bennett
K. S. Hong
G. W. Baldwin
John Howard
Pleasant Valley Red Cross to Organize at Opera House
The Pleasant Valley Red Cross plans a meeting at the Elgin Opera House on Friday June 29 at 8 PM to organize the local chapter. Members and prospective members are urged to attend as officers will be elected and West Union members may share insights into Red Cross work.
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Weibel
Ben Weibel
E. A. Weibel
Fairbank
Frank Greenley
A. M. Weibel
Bertha. Mealey
D. Hitch
Elgin
Tillie Frey
Guttenberg
Hulda Mitchell
Robert. Cross
St. Paul
Alfred H. Weibel
Fred Weibel
The
Pleasant Valley Red Cross
Opera House
West Union Organization
Red Cross
Elgin Opera House
Yelook
Arrival of Second American Troop Contingent in France
The second contingent of American troops arrived at a French seaport on June 27 and disembarked amid joyful crowds. Troops transported to a camp near the port where Major General William L. Sibert is installed, with Pershing expected tomorrow. Convoys fill the harbor as khaki clad soldiers, bluejackets, and vast supplies move toward regroupment.
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Chicago
Contai
France
William L. Sibert
Pershing
Chautauqua and Fourth of July Plans At Elgin
Chautauqua week runs July 8 to 9 with a strong Fourth of July program. Elgin Court Band to play on streets. Brick City Band perform Friday. Fr te general program includes music and readings. Edna Ann Wenger to wed John Ewing McCoy of Elgin June 21. McCoy, Elgin band leader, to reside in Elgin after July 10. G B Y 2 Association reports and officers elected. Clayton County Sunday School picnic July 4 at Elkader with sports and patriotic address by Pres. Co P Cosgrave. Red Cross membership surpasses 100.
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St. Paul’s
M. E
Red Cross
Elgin Court Bamt
Paluhut & Compay Rcology
Alfrat H. O'Conner
Lre
Bern
Brick City Band
Onv
Ging
Clarmont
Edna Ann
John Wenger
Monticello
John Ewing McCoy
Elgin
Bible
McCoy
Aplington
Fred Muéblethaler
Otto Kreuger
Anna Reusser
Noch Miller
John Reusser
Lulig Presburghaus
Edith Grether
Esther Wedel
Fair Grounds
Elkader
Clayton County Sunday School Association
Pres. Co. P
Loval Red Cross
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Elgin Savings, Bank
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby Gashler
Cleworth
Pleasant Valley
United States
Europe
India
Hawkeye
Dr. John, Bower
E. E. Bowen
Center Street
U. S. Army
U. 8
ARMY
Citizens’ State Bank
Ben Schori
Wedel
Hilda Wedel
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Theadore Wedel
Elizabeth Evert
T. W. Dean
Des Moines
Shaffer
J. J. Shaffer
John Monnahan
M. J. Monnahan
Robert Peters
Ifer
Mae
Mildred Harrington
Moun Vernon
Ilyrin
Wadena
Medberry Grove
Ulmer
McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Metregor
Thomas Howard
Elgin Land:co
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