Death of Noah Webster Kiple at 36 in Elgin
Noah Webster Kiple died at six o five in the morning in Town City hospital after a sudden illness starting March 11 The Elgin carpenter was born October 29 1872 married Bertha Kohler and left five children Earl William Nellie Wanda LeRoy Le Maine Flossie Minerva and Elda Luella all but Elda survived He and his wife raised a large family in Elgin where he lived most of his life Funeral services were held at the German Baptist church with Rev Draewel officiating and interment in Elgin cemetery The community extends sympathy to his wife and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster Kiple
Iowa City
Noah Webster Riple
Elgin
Bertha Celia Kohler
Earl William
Nellie Wanda
LeRoy LeMaine
Flossie Minerva
Elda Luella
Kiple
Murry
Illyria
Clay
Draewel
German Baptist Church
Geo. W. Exple
West Union
W. D. Kiple
John Kiple
Chicago
George Kiple
Robert Kiple
Bruce, Wis
Murry Kiple
Mesdames Addie Yeadon
Ed West
Henry Conner
Blanche
Ill
Mina
Elgin Cemetery
M. E. Church Notes Highlight Home Talent Program
A Bern 8rd date is set for a musical program by local talent at the opera house with proceeds for the church improvement fund. Special Clermont meetings mean no preaching by Rev. Galligher next Sunday morning. however all are invited to Baptist service, Sunday school at 11. Junior league at 2 PM Epworth league at 7 PM led by Mrs Anderson. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30.
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Bern
Clermont
Galligher
Epworth
Éfis
Anderson
Oat Bulletin Aims to Raise Iowa Yields to 40 Bushels
A seasonable bulletin from the Farm Crops Section at Ames summarizes ten years of oats variety testing. It notes Iowa averages 29.5 bushels per acre and argues for adopting better varieties and improved seed handling to reach about 40 bushels. Limited 1907 seed weight prompts careful seed selection for next planting season. details available from Prof. Charles F. Curtiss, Director.
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Farm Cropa
Ames
Iowa
Chas .F. Curtiss
Towa
Resolutions of Respect for Noah Kiple
The Elgin Homestead No 78 Masonic order adopts resolutions honoring Noah Kiple. They express heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family, pledge spiritual support, and decree the charter draped in mourning. A copy is given to the family, and the resolutions are published in the Enemy Bono.
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Waerrens
Noah Kiple
Elgin
Evrae Ausaricnt
Thaw Seeks Divorce While Declared Insane By Jury
The jury deemed White insane, and Thaw petitions for divorce or sanity ruling. If granted, he may be discharged from custody and the couple could resume their marriage. The Decorah Republican notes the legal maneuvering highlights the volatility of law.
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Decorah Reputihdan
Murder of Axlon Whitbeck Shocks Auburn County
A six year old boy is found slain near Auburn after his father Axlon Whitbeck is discovered dead in a bloodied barn. Sheriff Culvert and Coroner Cole lead a jury inquiry with no verdict yet. The motive appears linked to a recent cow sale and $135.50, with detectives arresting Whitbeck’s son W A Whitbeck and wife taken into custody as the case unfolds.
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Axlon Whitbeck
Auburn
Whitbeck
Wm. Strickland
Mr. Whitbeck
Sam Mulger
Wmn
Dickinson
Elmer Pitta
Ft. Atkinson
West Union
Kensington Club Hosts Euchre Evening and Swastika Decor
The Friday Kensington Club second committee hosted a Saturday gathering for twenty six guests at Mrs. Fred Gehring's home. The night featured progressive euchre at six tables, red and white decorations, and place cards bearing swastikas. Supper followed late with a two course menu, and prizes went to Miss Ida Schori and Dr. Hadsel for top female and male players.
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Kensington
Fred Gehring
Albert Schori
C. W. Nicklaus
F. W Hughes
Hestesses
Angel's Food
Elgin Iowa Election Proclamation 1908 Notice
The mayor Theo Schmid proclaims a town election in Elgin Iowa for March 30 1908 from 8 am to 7 pm. Positions: Mayor two years, one councilman two years one assessor two years one treasurer two years. Polling place Council Room with judges Hugh Patterson J J Capper Aug Benson clerks J H Williams and B W Rubyer.
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Elgin
Iowa
I. C. Theo. Schmid
Hugh Patterson
J. J. Capper
Aug Benson
J. H. Williams
W. Rubyer
Thzo
Soumip
Lost pocket book with cash at Noah Kiple house area
Mrs. Mary Peaper asks for return of a pocket book containing a $10 bill a silver dollar and change plus receipts lost near the Noah Kiple house or on the road to the cemetery or between the cemetery and Frank Sova’s shoe store. A reward is offered.
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Noah Kiple
Frank Sova
Mary Peaper
Rural letter carriers shift for spring schedule
Beginning Wednesday April 1 1908 all five rural letter carriers will leave the post office at 12 oclock forenoon returning at By.in. Hans Kristir P.M Emprowery The best and largest line in Elgin Just the thing for spring dress trimmings C G Honstanson The Friday Kensington club will meet with Mrs Albert Schori tomorrow afternoon.
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Hans Kristir
Elgin
Honstanson
Kensington Club
Albert Schori
Eastern Stara Meeting and Local Notices
The Eastern Stara held a meeting last evening. Deputy Sheriff Palmer attended on official business Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Muehlenthaler is recovering from a severe attack. lt quinsy. Horace Jack assists C Theo Schmid Son at the harness shop. Mrs Lena Bargman, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Lehman, will depart for Greely Cal in a few days. Epworth League musical at Elgin opera house Friday evening April 8. Admission 25 and 10 cents. Proceeds for M B church improvement fund. Marshall Bollman sues Wm Balzell for burning his barn and murder of Mrs Geddes, seeking 1418 actual and 1000 exemplary damages.
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Palmer
Fred Muehlenthaler
Lt Quinsy
Horace Jack
C. Theo. Schmid & Son
Lena Bargman
John Lehman
Greely Cal
Epworth League
Elgin Opera House
Improvement Fund
Marshall Bollman
Wm. Balzell
Balzell
Geddes
Postville Review
Lost horse blanket found on road between home and Elgin
A brown horse blanket with red black yellow and blue stripes was found on the road between a residence and Elgin. Finder should leave it at this office for verification and return to owner.
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Elgin
No Trespassing Notice on Private Land Enforcement
Notice to all parties that hunting or trapping on the land is forbidden and will be prosecuted. The owner named Anpy HunssEroee warns offenders of legal action for trespass on their property.
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Partaes
Seed Oats For Sale At Fifty Cents Per Bushel
Advertisement notes 1000 bushels of seed oats from 1906 vintage offered at 50 cents per bushel. Local farmers and residents referenced amid a general farm-sketch notice mentioning Mr and Mrs Effort Hunsberger hosting a Lehman family dinner at six o clock on Wednesday evening.
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Effort Hunsberger
John Lehman
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Noau Kipus
M. E. Church Notes
Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l. Mosby
Bulletin ON Oats
F.K. C's
PARTY
Cravenetts
Detmer ‘Woolens
Eastern Stara
Gartien
Brighton
Thoma Bros
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