Wayman Seeks Re-Election as Fayette County Supervisor
Wauconia resident 8.G. Wayman announces bid for re nomination to Fayette County supervisor. The home paper endorses his re election noting his fair minded capable leadership and faithful service on the county board. He remains in close touch with county affairs and aims to provide improved service if re elected.
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G. Wayman
Wauconia
Fayette County
Ecxotan
the Sentinel
Fayette Coun
Wayman
Residence for sale in Elgin Iowa Gruber Building sale
Good two story brick house in Elgin Iowa known as the Gruber Building for sale at a great bargain if taken at once. Send your offer to Box 04 Gridley Kansas. Will carry 400 at 60 percent for two years if desired. Supervisor Gunderson was in West Union at the start of the week tending a board meeting.
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Elgin
Iowa
Gruber
Gridley
Kansas
Democratic Convention in Tayette County Names Officers
The Tayette County Democrats met on Wednesday with Carl Evans as presiding officer and Editor McAllree as secretary. Resolutions praised the party platform and Bryan for president. Delegates and alternates from multiple towns were announced, listing A J Anders, W J Schug, E H Dickey, H C Keding, J W Dwyer, Thos Loftus, and others.
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Tayette County
Carl Evans
McAllree
J. 'W. ' Bryan
United States
Ac Raimed
Smile and Epworth League Social at Opera House
Come to the Epworth League social Saturday evening March 7 at the Opera House. Bring plenty of small change and Suris.
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Epworth League
Opera House
Suris
Teachers Meeting Highlights and Local Obituaries
Clayton and Fayette counties joint teachers meeting in the High School room on February 20, 1908 featured papers on schoolroom difficulties parent engagement and arithmetic emphasis. News of Joseph Lyons death aged 85 in Madison Nebraska was reported along with railroad clerk Will Cooley’s pay raise and local farm horse losses on the Mississippi flats. A Maple Grove basket social netted 23.10 for a school belt fund and several local ads appeared.
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Clayton and Fayette Counties
Aresting
Williams Aing
Wes
Sting Ty
G. F. Becker
HB. E. Miller
Mont
T. J. Capper
Amélia LeHioan
Selman Weibel
Lyons
Joseph Lyons
Madison
Neb
Maple Grove
Highland Township
Ida Stoveland
Would-Be Slayer Killed In Chicago Shootout
Shippy of Chicago was attacked by Lazarus Averbuchy who drew a knife. Shippy fired a shot into the attacker’s throat, fatally wounding him. Foley and Shippy were injured as the struggle ended with Averbuch dead and others hospitalized. Police seek accomplices behind the bizarre act and theory.
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Shippy
Chicago
Lazarus Averbuchy
China
Hi Ydon
Skippy
and Folley
Young Sippy
Lang
Foley
Fred
Lazarus Averbuch
District School Meeting Notice for Elgin Iowa 1908
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent District of Elgin Iowa that the annual meeting will be at Finke's Drug Store on the second Monday in March 1908 from 1 to 6 PM. Directors to fill 8 and 3 year terms, and a two year treasurer term. Dated March 2 1908. W H Fines Secretary.
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Elgin
Fayette
Iowa
Finke's Drug Store
C. FB. Becker
E. G. Stoeler
W. H. Fines
Financial Statement for Teacher's and Contingent Funds
This financial report lists balances and receipts for the Teacher's Fund and Contingent Fund. It details on hand figures, district tax receipts, annual apportionment, tuition, and various payments including to teachers, fuel, rent, repairs, janitors, and the secretary. The document projects next year's needs: Teacher's Fund 1800.00 and Contingent Fund 500.00.
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Finke
Notice to painters and paper-hangers seeks advance requests
A local notice requests residents desiring painting or paper-hanging to leave their orders with Johon Curist Jr in advance for timely completion. Elgin Woman's Study Club hosts a Saturday program with Mrs. Knudtsan as hostess and a roll call. Bert Kimball and his wife from Burr Oak visit Frank Kimball’s family as Carpenter's Orchestra plans a dance on Saturday night March 15.
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Johon Curist, JR
Thos
Knudtsan
Elgin Woman's Study Club
Lasson Review
Loudec
Stoehr
Bert Kimball
Burr Oak
Frank
Carpenter
School Notes and Absences Reported
Harold Blow visited in the grammar room this week and invites parents to tour the school. Edith Kewer is away sick. Nellie Hofer and Thelma Knudtson are out sick. Mieses Selma Weibel Verle Kniel visited the High room Friday. Pearl Gresnley and Nora Stanton returned to duties after visiting friends at West Union. Ruth Pinney Gent Schori Lenora Stepanek absent in Primary.
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R. Moser
Lagrange
Ind
David J. Long
Mr. Long
Edith Kewer
Nellie Hofer
Thelma Knudtson
Mieses Selma Weibel and
Verle Kniel
Pearl Gresnley
Nora Stanton
Weat Union
Ruth Pinney
Gten' Schori
Lenora Stepanek
Elgin Canning Company seeks growers for corn season
The Elgin Canning Company is ready to contract for growing Sweet Corn for the coming season. German Baptist Church announces services for Sunday March 7 with Sunday School at 9 45 A M Bible day program at 11 00 A M Young People's Prayer meeting at 7 30 P M and Preaching at 8 00 P M Stoehr's Pharmacy shows improvements including prescription pad counter tops moulding and fresh paint enhancing its appearance.
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Elgin Canning Company
Stoehr’s
Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule Notes
M E Church notes list services for the week starting March 4 with a Thursday evening prayer meeting. Presiding Elder Flemming conducted last Sunday and regular services resume Sunday at 7 30 pm with Sunday school at 11 am Junior League at 2 pm and Epworth League at 6 45 pm.
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Methodist Episcopal
Flemming
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Bigin Savings Bank
Elgin Savings Bank
Gil Gunderson
Same Mosby
Gunderson
West Union
H. S. Hadsel
E. Young
Oelwein
J. M. Frey
Illyria
Thos. Loftus
C. J. Briggs
Scott
F. G. Sorg
Hawkeye
W. D. Tift
M.B. Portar
Henry Belcher
George Holmes
Donnan
F. Oldberg
West
Bela
F. W. Hough
Jefferson
Terrance Lynch
Waucoma
Holstenson
Will Cooley
Decorah
Potosi
Wis
Mississippi
Clayton Co
F. R. Berg
C. 8. Holatenson
Citizens State Bank
Thoma Bros
Frank Sova
Frank Gehring
C. Lehman & Son
A. J.roland
Muehlenthaler Bros
Fox Razor
Financial Statement
Old Colony Hat Cleaners
Berg the Hatter
Harold Blow
German Baptist Church
M. E. Church Notes
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