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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

5

Obituary notices of Christiana Peters Robbins and Mary Monnahan ONeill

Christiana Peters Robbins aged eighty five years died March 18 1909 after long Fayette County Ohio life with sixty seven year union to P K Robbins. Survived by eleven children thirty six grandchildren and thirty three great grandchildren. Interment at Illyria Cemetery after service at Illyria church with Rev R D McCormick. Mary Monnahan ONeill born 1825 Ireland died March 26 1909 aged 84 years one month thirteen days. Came to the United States in 1846 later moved to Illyria Fayette County with husband Simon ONeill two sons. Survived by two sons four grandchildren two great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Wm Boyle. Interred Catholic cemetery at Wadena with pallbearers Boyle brothers.

Christiana Peters Pennsylvania Richards County Ohi Br. Robbins Allyria Fayette County Higin Pmianenia P. K. Robbins Robbins Maola McCraé John'Robins Susan Shaffer Elnora Klingman Elgin Arvillia Stamp Cedar Rapids Ida Crane Kikadar Amy Layton West Union James Robbins Volga City David Moats Illyria Church R. D. McCormick Oslwein Illyria Mary Monnahan County Maeth Ireland Simon O'Neill Oneida County New York Fayetts County Pleasant Valley John Ball Onedia Patrick O'Harron John Michael Monnahan Jas Canada J. F O'Neill Wm. Boyle Wadena Father Gallahus Weat Union Boyle Bros

Fish potes at Bfake's and other local notes

The O. B. 8. will meet next Wednesday evening. Hazel McMillan owns a fine new piano. E. A. West family moved onto a Clermont area farm. Wm Dickinson and Rudolph Lehman are ill. Roads are poor with deep mud. Milo Oleon moved to a Thorpe area farm. A masquerade dance at the opera house drew praise, with Carpenter's orchestra providing music. John Bracken returned from cataract surgery in Iowa City. Mrs. Larrabee left Clermont for Cedar Rapids after a three week visit. John Hardman Jr. faces a mink fur theft allegation and was released on bond. G. L. Weeks and son Rodney left for Crookston to begin spring work. The judiciary committee delays the Meredith bill banning Sunday amusements for fee. A humorous boy’s composition on bead humor circulates. A kidnapping case from Sharon, Pa., ended with money paid and the culprits captured near Cleveland.

O. B Hazel McMillan E. A. West Clermont Dickinson Rudolph Lehman Milo Oleon Thorpe Milo Opera House Carpenter John Bracken Iowa City Keise Mra Wm. Larrabee Cedar Rapids Mra. Larabee Charles A. Cumming Chamberlain Senate Iowa Des John Hardman, Jr Strawberry Point Hardman G. L. Weeks and Son Rodney Crookston Minn Weeks Aurora Observer House Committee On Judiciary Meredith Willie Whitta Sharon Cleveland Whitta

Suit Cases and Trunjcs at Aprer’s Board

Fred Gehring plans a business trip to the western part of the state next week. The Danger Signal will be shown at the opera house Friday night. A home talent play benefits the public school, with trunks on display at Aprer’s.

Fred Gehring Opera House

Pretty wedding unites Lena Krueger and Alfred Wenger

On Wednesday March 24 1909 a refined ceremony at the Krueger home joined Lena M Krueger to Alfred A Wenger with Rev J G Draewel officiating. Relatives and close friends witnessed the vows before guests moved to a dining room reception and later to a farm home near town for a celebratory evening. The bride, a popular young woman, and the groom a diligent worker plan to establish their life together on a nearby farm.

Mia J. Krueger Lena M Alfred A. ‘Wenger J. G. Draewel German Baptist Church Eerie Kruegut Miss. Krueger Alfred Wenger Mrs. Wenger Eono

School Notes Signal Upcoming Vacation And Events

Next week is vacation and parents are welcome as visitors. Thelma Knudtson is absent due to sickness. Edith White of West Union visited the Grammar room Monday. The A class will present a program in the Grammar room Friday. March 26 marks the Home Talent Play The Danger Signal. Lenora Stepanek left school Tuesday. George McCrae returns after a two week arm injury. Merle and Louis Klingman plan vacation with their aunt in West Union. Mabel Eric of Guttenberg visiting her sister Mrs. Whorney. she visited the High School Monday. School starts at 8 45. please have children present on time. Susie Capper Iva Jaquette Anna Benson and Clara Holstenson, former students, visited Friday afternoon. Clarion and Lovisa West left Tuesday to attend rural schools. A course outline for next year will change High school work. details later. The Corinthians gave a good program last Friday afternoon. Visit a school during a program to hear something valuable. Co Supt Belknap and Supt of West Union T Capper and Aug Benson accompanied the group. come again.

Thelma Knudtson Edith White West Union Mabel Eric Guttenberg Mrs. Whorney Susie Capper Iva Jaquette Anna Benson Clara Holstenson Clarion Lovisa West The Corinthians Comet

Notice on Minor Pool Play at Business Premises

A past notice states that minors were allowed to play pool at a business location. The owner announces that minors will not be permitted to participate in pool games moving forward to enforce compliance.

Black Hawk Dip for Horses and Livestock Remedy

Kis s ad lists Black Hawk Dip for horses poultry and livestock including cures for worms and ticks. It notes a sale by The Friday Kensington meeting Mrs John Fal Friday afternoon of this week.

Kensington John Fal

Wedding Bells Bring Rim of News Across the County

Rae Nem Ladte to the wedding bells. Amy Ri posed. Families and neighbors gather at local homes and churches as ill and well alike share visits. The week features calls, travels, and small events including visits to Elkader and West Union, a funeral, and a wedding in progress among local residents.

Probate of Will in Towa La Fayette County

Notice in the district court announces probate proceedings for Sarah A Patterson of Towa Louisiana. The April 19 1909 hearing seeks proof and admission of the instrument as the last will and testament. Dated March 19 1909 in Wes Union Town.

Svare Towa la Fayette County Sarah A. Patterson Wes Union

M E Church Notes and Local Notices

Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30. Sunday School at 114. Junior League at 2 80. No preaching due to Clermont meetings. Sova's Bride sale continues. Ray DeSart billed Clermont for The Danger Signal. Great Central Urobnos Works dealer at Valee Rapids. Miss Kern claims perfect attendance and punctuality in twelve years of school life vouched by a physician.

L. A Ray DeSart Clermont C. Lehman& Son Ieee Valee Rapids Great Central Uobanos Works Burianek & Son Illinois SM Haligwead Mins Atco Ker Miss Kern Ms Kern

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Mus. F. E. Rosnins Mrs Mary O'Neill Elgin Savings Bank Gus“ Gunderson Sam’l Mosby Ery Butler Millinery Store Desea Cili Lenora Stepanek George McCrae Merle Louis Klingman Belknap Wrathes T. Capper Aug. Benson Black Hawk Fellows Berg’s Rae Nem Ladte J . Amy Rds C. W. Doty Serge Lagruppe Harry Wenger C. M. Fritz Fred Wenger J. D. Shaffer Bert Chapman Fred Reichert Fred Ernst C. M. Klingman Father Ed Boyle Thursay Elmer Medberry Dr. Hadsel Elizabeth Kimball Fred Rothlisberger Elkader Fred Miesner Bert Doty Mrs. Robbins Wallace Patera Wilbur Patterson Lawrence MacKellar Glen Veaper Moore Rose Wenger Delwe Alfred Beth Kerr Thomas Kerr Frank Medberry Floy Good Henry Robinson Fayette Richard Probert Svere HE. Kimball Roy Kimball Mae Fritz Harry Humphry Volga C. Wenger Chris Wenger Ella Foxwell Francis Robbins the Myris McCormick Jason Baily Eunice M. E. Church Notes Sova
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