Fatal buggy plunge kills two children on Clayton Hill
Atop Clayton Hill road in Avion Frank Bchalts and wife lost control of their team near a culvert. The buggy toppled 20 feet over the bank. two girls Arlo and Frances Schultz, aged four and three, were killed instantly. Mrs Schultz and three other children were badly injured but expected to recover. The horses and buggy were damaged. a large rescue effort followed and a double funeral was held in Geniva Tuesday.
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Clayton Hill
Avion Frank Bchalts
Schults
Hyraes
Schultz
Arlo
Frances
High Alumni Association Meets and Elects Officers
Members gathered at Mrs H T Knudtson's home on Monday evening and decided not to let the organization fail for lack of support. They praised graduates for finishing high school and their potential to influence the community. Elected officers include President Benj Baumgartner, Vice-President G H Falk, Secretary Ednah Weibel, Treasurer Clarence B Schorl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Knudtson
Prés
Benj, Baumgartner
G. H. Falk
Ednah Weibel
Trenaurer
Clarence B. Schorl
Notice to Mothers on Spring Purifying Laxative
Mothers urged to use a spring cleansing laxative for the whole family to improve breath, mood, digestion, and health. Hollister Rocky Mountain touted as best spring medicine, claimed to purify blood and cleanse stomach and bowels for women and children, signed by R. W. Muehienthaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Muehienthaler
Automobile Fever Drives Parts Store Pitch
A kept-up sales note highlights enthusiasm for cars and urges buyers to join the automotive fever. It mentions a shop offering tires and tubes along with other auto accesso ries and hints at stocking parts for boats or other vehicles. John Rglb & San.
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John Rglb & San
Prayer and Ladies Aid Society announcements
A community notice lists a 7 30 prayer meeting and a Ladies Aid Society gathering at Sirs A M Weibel home with sewing needles and thimbles. Miss Wright will speak next Thursday March 23 for the Woman's Home Missionary Society. Also notes a successful bazaar and next Sunday church services with specific times. The Epworth League meetings and a gathering at Chas Rothlisberger’s home are described with leadership by Louise Muehlenthaler and Jluth Rothlisberger.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Sirs
A. M. Weibel
Wright
Woman’s Home Missionary ‘Society
Tlyria
Chas
Rich San Jose man loans $100. becomes $204 quintillion judgment
Henry B. Stuart of San Jose lent George Jones $100 twenty five years ago at ten percent monthly interest compounded. Jones prospered in Kansas, then returned and started a business. The judge, aided by an accountant, computed Jones owed Stuart an astronomical sum and a judgment was entered.
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Henry B. Stuart
San Jose
California
George Jones
Jones
Kansas
Stuart
Welch
Waukon RB
Death notices and town council water pumping report
Obituary notes for George Corindy records his March 8 1022 death at age 70 seven and a half with burial beside his wife in Elgin cemetery and thanks from his daughter. Town council minutes discuss water works where engineer Rougle reports failed predated pumping and recommends a single acting triplex pump Ramney pattern purchase and floor sinking at the north well to improve pumping while preserving the south well as a reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Corindy
Dave
Anand. A
F. C. Hillman
Elgin Cemetery
Mra
J. H. Paterson
Forest Cuy
Rougte
North
Natal
Aouth
A Man's Home shown at Elgin Opera House Sunday
The article notes the film A Man's Home praised as a potential screen success likened to Over the Hill and The Old Nest. It will be shown at the Elgin Opera House on Sunday March 26.
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Humoresaque
Wiliam A. Brady
Elgin Opera House
Ilyria Highland Cemetery Association Financial Report 1021 22
Financial report covers January 1021 to January 1922 for Ilyria Highland Cemetery Association. Receipts total 270.77 with items including dues lot sales care of lots and trust fund interest. Disbursements total 205.05 for digging cemetery care stamps and salaries. Balance on hand 65.73 with trust fund 175.00 and time deposits noted.
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Ilyria-Highland Cemetery Association
Iereerees
Fred
C. L. Kiingman
Andrew. Yeurous
Miller Seeks renomination for county board in 1922 term
Supervisor Miler Z F Miller of Pleasant Valley township announces candidacy for renomination at the June primaries for the 1922 term as member of the county board of supervisors. He is described as the most experienced on the board with ripe business experience and noted for courtesy and willingness to listen to all matters.
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Z. F. Miller
Pleasant Valley Township
County Board of Supervisors
Miller
Hae
License Notice for Dog Licenses and Fees
The notice warns to obtain dog licenses before May day or face a penalty of $1.00 payable by that date. Fees are $1.00 for males or spayed females, $3.00 for females, plus a 25 cent notary fee per application. Applications may be made at any bank or at the County Auditor Co. F. Chambers office.
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Co. F. Chambers
School Election Yields Second Term Victory and Local Notices
Monday's school election produced 28 ballots with Max Thoma elected to succeed himself and Ed Hafison reappointed treasurer. Roundabout incidents included minor ailments at home, remodeling of the Frank Greenley residence on Pleasant Street, and a busy reporting shift by Chas Gruver. The trapping season ended the 15th and local health concerns mention grippy colds spreading, with a notice seeking a farm worker for eight months.
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Max Thoma
Ed Hafison
I. W. Hughes
Crippe
Mra. Hughes
Chas
Gruver
The
Echo
Jerome Venrous
Ekader Hospital
Frank Hunsberger
Frank Greenley
Pleasant Street
M. V. Kiple
C. J. Harrington
Decorah
Warren
A. M. Weber
Fairbank
Turkey
Otter Creek
John Nydegger
Brabham
Reflections on a Despondent Man's Fatal Pushed Suicide
A distressed man planned self-destruction by fire and rope near a lake. He arranged kerosene, a detonator item, and Paris green, then attempted suicide aboard a boat but a misfire left him in the water where the flames were quenched. He survived to return to work, a grim cautionary note.
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al Trea
Umbrella Accident Injures Maurine Linn on Street
Miss Maurine Linn, a college student, was struck by two umbrella ribs in the face as she walked past the George Potts residence. One rib pierced her lower lip and nostril, another exited near the eye, yet the eye was unharmed. Mrs. Collings aided in removing the ribs at the T. W. Potter home nearby.
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Maurine Linn
Payette
George Potts
Mie Linn
T. W. Potter
Train Service Restored After Nine Day Gap
The first C. M. & St. P. train returned Thursday evening signaling the end of a nine day standstill. Flood waters damaged bridges across the division, with crews working trains from both ends to resume service to Turkey and beyond. Volga City News reports widespread bridge damage and rapid recovery efforts.
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East End
Turkey
Isi
Fee
Volga City
Nelson Pays Toy Price at Volga City Hog Sale
Nelson and Krieg and sons annual sale of purebred Poland China sows drew a large crowd at the Phillips sale pavilion Volga City. Bidding was lively and the sale lasted a little over an hour. Twenty eight head sold at an average of 67.00 dollars per head. Top price 96.00 paid by L. F. E. Nelson of Elgin. Mr. Nelson bought five hogs to add to his herd.
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L. Krieg & Sone
Poland
Volga City
L. F E. Nelson
Elgin
Nelson
Town Election Notice for Higin Town March 27
Notice to qualified electors of Higin Town that the town election will be held on Monday March 27 at the Town Hall. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officers to be elected include Mayor five Councilmen Assessor and Treasurer. W Hughes, Mayor.
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Higin
Hirctlon
W. Hughes
Bigin Land Co Seeks Real Estate Buyers and Sellers
Ment Estate Nodea informs readers to state their real estate needs. The firm is revising its Spring List with several farms and town properties already listed. They invite responses on either buy or sell propositions.
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Bigin Land Co
Echoes From the School in Grammar Department
The First Division in the Grammar Department presented a program last Friday with Mes James Grether Falk Rennison Laver Yonker Bar Reman Lehman and Miss Leilea Scher. Two children Erma Grether and Freddie Laver attended. Some pupils were out sick due to a cold but Lester Wenger stayed away only briefly. Seventh and Eighth grades earned a half hour off for good conduct. Several pupils were sent home last week for airline reouts but mostly returned. Mrs Stoehr gifted a plant to the high school. A local column questions tax details of Tom Carnall and argues about whether a new court house should go to a vote, urging caution and urging financial local input. Delwin Chamber Of Commerce advocates voting on the issue.
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Mes
James Grether
Falk
Rennison
Laver
Yonker
Bar- Reman
Lehman
Leilea Scher
Erma Grether
Freddie Laver
Lester Wenger
Hig Place
Ebsent
Clarence Thoman
Union
Tom Carnall
County Texes
Court House
Oelwein
Geographica Center
Oolwery
West Union
Raishng
Aturen
Delwoin Chamber of Commerce
Council Proceedings Elgin Towa February 4 1ha2
The Elgin council met in regular session with Mayor Hughes presiding. Roll call listed Fer Grether Phillips and Schori. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The contract for power rates for pumping prepared by Northeastern Town Power Company was accepted and the Mayor and Town Clerk were instructed to sign on behalf of the town. Bills totaling 160.00 for K. H. Groth town hall bond interest and other items were approved. The meeting adjourned.
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Elgin
Towa
Couneit
Hughes
Fer
Grether
Phillips
Schori
Northeastern Town Power Company
Feller
Sehorl
K. H. Groth
L. Harrington
Bir
Ward Brabham
Max Hunsbereer
Henry Topp
Matt Parrott & Lang Co
Reese
AL N. B. T. Pr. Co
Tee Tonswiners fee contracts due by April first
All those wishing fee delivered during the coming summer are requested to call and make contract before April 1. If you want fee you must act as there are side parties who would like to get supply from our fee house and I must know the amount of ice Elgin people will use. Falb. One trial of Roanie will convince Fou. Lehmat's Hardware.
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Lata
Poreat Welch
Arie
Frances Schultz
Gerna‘ville
Bill Road
Wvergiody
George Miller
Bristol
England
Asaoelation
Lehman's
New Pump
Waterloo
Sippl
G A. Lampson
Fredericksburg
Doc” Rolling
Dubuque
Fane
H. W. Falk
M.V. Kiple
Clermont
Financial Report
Miler
Fou. Lehmat
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