Kaufman murder trial verdict shocks crowd in Chicago
Thos Knudteon reports from Chicago last week at the Kaufman murder trial. In court relatives of the defendants grew unruly after a judge's remark, and for a minute the scene was tense. The jury delivered a long prison term for Uren, defying expectations of a hang. Fruit growers are split on cold weather damage to trees, with some seeing injury and others questioning extent. Gua A Stoehy also traveled to Cedar Rapids Wednesday.
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Thos. Knudteon
Chicago
Kaufman
Tomagye
Uren
Bose
Elgin Iowa Real Estate and School Election Notice
Auction style ad lists Block and Dairy farm properties near Elgin with priced acres and “Hotel Dewey” furniture, urging inquiry for prices. It notes the Independent School District of Elgin Iowa election on March 11 2012 at Elgin Savings Bank for two three year directors and no treasurer. Pleasant Valley township election for one director at large runs 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Also reports house moves among Gunderson Rubger and Harrington families and a Cedar Rapids visit by N H Bakeman. Gehrig hardware ad promises bargains to lure business.
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Dobro
Clermont
Sigin
Elgin
P. Nicklaus
Dewey
Aly
Teria
Iowa
Elgin Sayings Bank
Pleasant Valley
Council Rooms
W. Rubger
Gua
Caterer Plans and Kimball Departure Sparking Elgin Biz
In Elgin the caterer known for value to customers has not yet decided on future plans. If the Kimballs leave town, Kobler & Son will form the new firm and are already well known and trusted by the community, with strong support from friends and citizens.
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Frank
Kimballs
Elgin
Kobler’.& Son
Averyhony
M E Bazaar at Elgin Opera House Friday March 16
The M E Church Society will host a bazaar supper and program at the Elgin Opera House on Friday March 16. Ice cream and homemade candy will be sold, with proceeds for church benefit. Entertainment tickets priced 10 to 25 cents cover meals and event activities featuring music, readings, duets, recitations, and a student program by local ladies and teachers.
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Id. Society of the
M. E. Church
Elgin Opera House
M. E. Bazwir
Public notice by Dr Huds on afternoon office hours
Dr A S Huds states he will be in his office over Citizens State Bank each afternoon and will be pleased to see all who desire his services.
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A. S. Huds
Herea Aa
Citizens’ State Bank
Anth
Hig
Foy Sale and Local Notices Highlighted
Sale items include machinery advertised as in good shape and sold cheap. In Elgin, a child named Leon Blake Jr suffered a leg fracture while visiting Ira Tomline. Dr Fothergill set the bone and he was comforted before returning home. Alan Schroeder rents W A Fluke’s former drug store room to open a millinery shop with stock arriving soon. An apron sale at the M B E Bazaar promises a wide selection for ladies.
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Leon Blake
Molen Lity
Ira Tomline
Alan Schroeder
Putville
Bast
W. A. Fluke
Town Commerce Meeting Notes Tacked By Side Ticket
Fragments indicate a town commerce session listing side ticket items and numerous regular business matters. The brief shows routine agenda items and discussions common to municipal commerce, with no clear outcomes or decisions captured in readable form.
Election Notice for State Bank Iowa Polls Open March 25
Citizens are notified that polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 25 for selecting local officers including Mayor and Treasurer. Names listed include Aasesgor for Treasurer and Be Winutams for Clerk with a Supervisor position and a full-term council seat.
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Ieane
State Bank
Higin
Iowa
Mayoy
Aasesgor
Winutams
Basa
School Notes and Debates at West Union
Local notes list numerous students ill or absent including Besale Boyle Alma Dean and Havel Gehring and mention a March vacation from March 23 to April. West Union high won first division in a debate program with Maynard also placing first in the second division. A bazaar program and student performances are described along with a Friday Sharks meeting and various student activities.
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Havel Gehring
Rhinche Tombin
Georgie Scheri
Helen Nick- Inus
West Union
Gladys King
Albert Topp
Frances Hadad Ting
M. Kipla
Oélwem
Arlington
Maynard
Sacs
Harry Kewer
Frances Skarshaug - Wndterbert
Charles Greenley
Leonard Wegmiller
van Gloon Nicklaus
Margarete Seetwee
Winnefred Conner
Conner
Erbert Pinney
Rerali
Roe
Theodore Nicklaus
Clarence Subori
Laveun Miler
Lars Jaquette
Hervington Ib
Ruth Conner
Dream
Nora Stanton
Mexico
United States
Local notices and social updates from Rock Valley area
A patchwork of names and visits in Rock Valley and nearby: Otto Stoeler, William Wickham, Lola Kiple, Mabel Pinney, and many neighbors share recitals, house chores, sewing, and gatherings. Several visits to farms and homes occur, including Tom Hanson, Will Chase, Rosa Reihardt, Anna Hofer, and Mrs. Rudy Moyer, with common references to Assessor Louis Groth and various Baumgartner households.
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Otto Stoeler
William Wickham
Barry Nicklaus
Lola Kiple
Halda Schricker Muo
Chay Capper
Nethe
Kiple
Mabel Pinney
Hs Sharks
Jake Reinhardt
Louis Groth
Sam Hofers
Schlupp
Lydia Reinhart
Tom Haagen
Fred Yost
Jake Schlupp
Rock Valley
Anna Hofer
Rudy Moyer
Anna Meyer
Will Chase
Pleasant Point News Social tidbits and sickness list
Pleasant Point community notes list numerous visits and illnesses among residents. Gladys Poller and Clarence Thomann are mentioned as sick. several gatherings at Thomann, Frieden, and Griesinger homes appear with Sunday and Tuesday visits. A school term ends March 2 with a student program and a leap year dance is highlighted. Fritz Lehman visits from La Porte City. Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs Holetanson.
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Victor Bodeen
Eckader
Jon Frieden
Tim Thomann
Beth Mounalan
Clyde Rings
Clarence Thomann
Amy Griesinger
Esther Aot
Bertha Frieden
Tim ‘Thomann
Jake Griesingar
Tina Thomann
Dorothy Funsberger
Johnnie Wilson
Mike Monington
John O'Harren
Will Pritchard
Walter Pritchard
Mabel Mudberry
Nellie
Alta Thomann
Esther
Vernie Overbeck
Whiter Pritchard
Jake Griesinger
Fritz Lehman
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Thomia Bros
Gua A. Stoehy
Cedar Rapids
M. E. Bazaar
Foy’ Sale
Ralph Knight
the Citizens’ State Bank
Citizens
The
Cheery Valley News
Isaac Gehring
Tom Hanson
Christ Meyer
John
Tohnny Frieden
John Grimm
Wits
Tom Haneon
Bert Chapman
Dr. Bowers
Rudolph Pulfer
Adolph Baumgartner
Ben Hofer
Fred Hofer
Jakie Dender
Oscar Baumgartner
Albert Meyer
Alex Baumgartner
Adulph Baumgartner
Laviva
Mathew
George
Dora
Addin Leauchtenmacher
Burne
Tiana Goblin
Adolph Bagingartues
Louisa
EX Grimm
Eva Weibel
Qgelwain
Business
C. W. Nispant
R. O
Pleasant Point
Gladys Poller
Ben Schori
EL Paso
Texas
Ida
Hulda
George J
Jon
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