Market Day Sale at High Town April 7
Market Day Sale announced for High on Saturday April 7. Buyers may contact T N Carothers or Chris Holm before April 3 to bid on any described property. Leonard Brown known as the Kid, a 276 pound printer from Towan, writes from California claiming to be a movie actor and already featured in films. Inquiries to Hmil Snyder in Elgin Iowa.
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Mar i
T. N. Carothers
Chris Holm
Leonard Brown
The
Towan
California
Avoirdupois
Oelwein Iowan
Hmil Snyder
Elgin
Iowa
Big Millinery Sale At Charters Millinery West Union
West Union hosts a three day millinery sale March 22 23 and 24 offering the largest open stock yet seen with prices to fit all buyers. Evaluate the selection for yourself and attend. The Fairbank school board elected Superintendent Williams for a three year term. he arrived from Elgin last year. The Fairbank Tourist Club met at Mrs J H Williangs on the river’s west bank. next gathering set for two weeks at Mrs J Schracks. Oelwein Towan lecture course closes Saturday with Annie Therese Dayault performing a lyceum style entertainment noted as unique. Opera House event scheduled for Saturday April 24. Dairy Milt Rominy available at CG Halstenson’s.
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Charters
West Union
Fairbank
Williams
Elgin
Kabo Introduces New The Live Mode Corset Line
The foundation of every good fitting gown is the corset. Kabo's past seasons prove the Ka bo for every figure with new Live Mode corset models now available from $1.60 to $5.00.
Wash Goods Ginghams Bright Spring Line Now In Stock
A bright new line of ginghams offered at last year’s prices with fast colors and large variety for spring and summer sewing. Customers are invited to come and select from the extensive range that meets common wishes for fabric.
Middy Blouses and Waists Hit New Fabric Line
Ready made middies arrive in new fabric with material for making. Striking patterns for the young miss. Plenty of wear for the price. See our middies.
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Misa
Ready Made Dresses for Misses and Children
In ginghams and percal es light and dark shades all sizes. Misses Girls and Boys Wash Suits in large variety. Cute gingham frocks for the girl in school. Mothers, this is your chance to buy ready made clothes at low prices. You won’t have time to sew when you see this line-up. Prices are very reasonable.
David Moats 98 Dies After Long Life in Iowa Territory
David Moats longtime Fayettesville resident died March 17 1917 at his daughter Mrs Tom Kerr Waterloo aged 98 years 3 months 19 days Born November 20 1818 in Franklin County Pennsylvania he moved with parents to Ohio at eight later settled near Elgin and farmed in Clayton County He married Lydia A Clapper April 12 1843 They had fourteen children nine living forty eight grandchildren and fifty five great grandchildren He was the longest married man in Fay ette county A Methodist Episcopal and lifelong Christian He died after a long life of change and growth and was buried beside his wife in Illyria cemetery after funeral services at Illyria church conducted by Rev H W Wedel
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Mr. Moats
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
Tom Kerr
Waterford
Ohio
Lydia A. Clapper
Richland
Clayton County
Elgin
Moats
Ambrose
Scotch Grove
Stewart
Council Bluffs
Waterloo
Lyman
Eagle Grove
J. C. Miller
Minneapolis
Joseph Butler
A. L
Wolgs City
Charles
Minnesota
Old Homestead
Fayette County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ilgeria
H. W. Wedel
Illyria
Card of Thanks for David Moats
The children express sincere thanks to all who assisted during the death and burial of our father David Moats and say we shall remember what you did for us.
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David Moats
Wenger Burringtons Wed In Quiet West Union Ceremony
Misa Winifred Burrington daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Burrington and Mr Fred Wenger of Emmetsburg Iowa were quietly married at West Union on Wednesday at two oclock in the afternoon Rev Culver pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating The bride wore a navy blue suit with waist and hat to match The groom wore a blue suit The bride a graduate of the local school in 1906 later attending Drake University for one year She has been a respected teacher for ten years The groom son of Mrs C Wenger of Elgin Iowa is described as of intellectual character The couple will honeymoon in Oelwein Manchester and Chicago before settling in Emmetsburg where the groom farmed Echo extends congratulations
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Misa Winifred Burrington
J. C. Burrington
Fred Wenger
Emmetsburg
Iowa
West Union
Culver
Methodist Episcopal Church
Drake University
C. Wenger
Elgin
Oelwelh
Manchester
Chicago
Emmetshburg
Volga City
The
Echo
Cheery Valley Notes Social Roundup in Louisa County
Louisa Christen on sick list as community notes show Sunday visits and calls. Willie Baumgartner spent Sunday at parental home. Mrs. Louisa Christen hosted a houseful. Patsy Minnihan visited Gottlieb Dennler home Monday. Charlie Chapman called at Tom Hanson home Tuesday. Family gatherings noted for Dennler and Hanson households with several visitors Friday through Monday.
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Louisa Christen
Willie Baumgartner
Patsy Minnihan
Gottlieb Dennler
Charlie Chapman
Tom Hanson
Louisa
Ida
Alta Dennler
John Leuchtenmacher
Edna
Leo Hansen
Sammy Freiden
John Butikofer Jr
John Butikofer
Elma Meyer
Evo Lereh
Gottlieb
Dennler
Bennie
John Muehlenthaier
Bert Thoman
Sam Hofer
Frank
George Christen
Edwin Hanson
Fred Dennler
Marguerite
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Gus A. Stoehr
O. P. Stoehr
Dr. H. S. Hadsel
Stoehr
Annie Therese Dayault
Lyceum
Opera House
Kabo
Max Thoma
Illfyria Township
Higin
Wenger-Burrington
Cheery Valley
Schumacher
White Diamond Horse
Weibel Bros. Mill
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