Early Pette County settlers chase land dreams in 1848 49
Wisconsin men Samuel Conner Simeon Forbes and allies travel west in 1848 49 seeking land along the Turkey River with promises of rich timber and fertile bottom land. They join notable newcomers Joseph Forbes and Benjamin Diamond. A rough journey includes inflated tales by Wanzer, a big wagon train, and a notable Mississippi River incident involving Uncle Jimmy and companions.
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Payette
Samuel, Conner
Simeon Forbes
Richland
Greene County
Wisconsin
Clayton “County
Wanzan
Turkey
Turkey River
Wehxer
Wanzer
Ils
Otter Creek
Conner
Forbes
Pleasant Valley Township
Forlys
Peana
Matthew Corner
Pleasant Valley
Benj. Diamond
California
Joseph Forbes
Jane Forbes
Iowa
Dimond
Connet
Gdo
Winngahick County
Joseph Forbus
Pagetts County
Fay
Das
Brevenson
Eigin
Giles
Alyrin
Blévinsois
Bouyer Crack
Forbes Lind
Oregon
Jituiny
More Houses Needed in Elgin to Boost Growth
Elgin faces housing shortage with every residence and room occupied. Many families seeking to move here are forced to live in other towns, stalling growth and business. Proposes building six to eight cottages in one locality by a small company to reduce costs and provide homes, urging capitalists to invest for town welfare and higher property values.
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Elgin
Elgin Public School Board hires new faculty 1901-02
Last Wednesday evening the Elgin Public School Board hired a corps of teachers for 1901-2. Principal J. H. Williams of Guttanberg heads the grammar room with Miss Lulu Dsam er of West Union in the intermediate and Miss Jennie Anderson of Elgin in the primary, while Miss Bertha Abby is re elected as primary teacher. Outgoing include Principal Perryltian C. G Graham and Celia Lehman in the intermediate.
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Elgin Public School Board
J. H. Williams
Guttanberg
Lulu Dsamer
West Union
Jennie Anderson
Elgin
Bertha Abby
Perryltian
C. G Graham
Grammer
Celia Lehman
Abby
Apong
Fayette County
Aks Nong
Toncheta Heke
Elgin Businessmen Favor Local Fourth of July Celebration
A group of Elgin merchants backs a unique town Fourth of July celebration after six years without festivities. They plan to unite business interests, organize a formal gathering, and push for a successful community event.
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Elgin
P Imatner
Higin
Miller & Sons Rock Quarry Tops Local Demand
Miller and Sons have erected a derrick at the depot yards to reload large stones from haul ing wagons to railroad cars. They ship three cars daily to towns south of Elgin with orders spreading to Oelwein and other towns. About ten men and four teams are employed as quarries expand to meet rising demand for the west building rock in Iowa.
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Miller & Sons
Miller
Elgin
Oelwein
Sayersl
Miller'&' ‘Son
Towa
Elgin Youth Finds Counterfeit Dollar in Recess Tale
A college student returning home to Elgin bragged that he had only 315 cents left from his school allowance. He displayed two one dollar bills and three nickels revealing one note was counterfeit, leaving him puzzled at his misjudgment.
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Stevenson
Forbes
Stark
McGregor
Hey
Hikader
Avisadones
Jimmy
John Hies
Illyia
Prairie du Chien
Bir
Giles
David
Anela Jinaty
Mississippi River
Anclaimng
Elgin
D. B.henderson
Dubuque
Pasadena
Cal
Mrg. Henderson
California
Elgin’s Busy Trade and Telegraph Growth Cited
WAUKON PAPERS ON ELGIN Elgin is praised as a bustling town with well behaved residents. Reports claim Elgin leads in tulophone instruments with over 125 in use and many displayed by Standart Co. Farmers often demand phones, while local press notes rapid growth and progressive spirit.
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Elgin
Waukon
Democraty
Wgin
Oye
Fayette County
Towa
Tte Mg
Standart Co
Nepublican
Elgin Echo
Teleghoud Co
Elain
Higla
Northeast Iowa Fair Dates and neighboring county sales
Readable list shows fair dates for several towns in Northeast Iowa with county pairings and event windows. Dates appear irregular and contain OCR errors, but include towns such as Allumukes Wankou, Buchousa Independences, Chickargwe Nashua, Clayton Elkader, and Fayette Arington, with September and August ranges. The fragmentary data suggests a regional fair schedule rather than a single event.
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Ag Pallow
Allumukes
Wankou
Buchousa—Independences
Chickargwe-Nashua
Clayton—Elkader
Clayton—Strawburry
Chiyton—National
Atgist
Dolardye Mannhunter
Pubuque—Cascade
Soytander
Fayette—Arington
McGregor shooting shocks town. Teck family turmoil
In McGregor on a spring morning Max Teck fatally wounds his target’s sister Meg Ellsworth with a 22 caliber revolver after rising tensions at the Teck farm. Teck was arrested. motive unclear and mental state questioned. Ellsworth, seriously wounded, is in critical condition. The community, once peaceful, confronts the incident amid a wider notes on local cases and affairs.
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McGregor
Max Teck
Tibto
Meg
Ellsworth
Mr. Teck
Kf Hock
Tie
Haines HadselWedding in Cedar Rapids Home
Miss Alta Ivis Haines and Mr. Murry Hadsel wed April 24 at the Haines home 412 South Fourth Cedar Rapids West. Rev N A Merghon officiated. relatives present. Couple to reside after May 1 at 442 South Fourth West. Harry Hadsel employed as railway mail clerk Cedar Rapids Decorah line.
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Alta Ivis Haines
Murry Hadsel
Plaos
So Vlouk
Mather
H. J. Haines
South Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Town
N. A. Merghon
Trinity M. EB Church
South Pourth Street
West
Harry Hadsel
H. &. Hoddigel
Decorah
O.R.N. R
Elgin
Harry
Rural Mall Route Box Uniformity Plan Described
The postal department will soon order uniform rural mall route boxes from selected brands. Patrons must choose one approved box on their route, with nonunifying boxes condemned. The plan lists brands such as Bond Steel, Postal Improvement, and Century boxes, outlining purchase options and enforcement details for compliance.
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Ganemt
Lyncomini Listen
Jim
Bond Steel Post Company
Bax
Kates Hawley
Venryural
Century Post Company
Century Turat Mall
Lotte PB Bayler
John Horney
Nterprigg
Katy Poundry
Beaver Manufacturing Company
Gao FE
Duforu
United States
Finvo
Elgit Bowb
Onda
Tha Wein Moutes
Piperini
Poptheons Pabeh
Cere Postolles
Vapor launch for Alpha described in fragmentary report
An electro vapor launch received at Waucama is listed as consigned to John s Gugur of Alpha. Specifications include 1 foot bow length 6 feet 4 inches draft 30 inches weight 1800 lbs speed 7 mph seating for 12 and 94 flora 24 grain gaso Vino. Cushions serve as life preservers. the craft is to be offered for sale via tickets.
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Waucama
John 'S
Gugur
Alpha
Local notes from West Union and area headlines
West Union officials report a district court session and a resignation of Jock Box after 13 years. In Madison a game against USU saw a 9 to 4 score, while stories from Charles City mention a public figure on the mental examining board. Barnie Bants joins Oelwein’s ball team as Ernie Bants eyes a new season. Shop City outlines plans for a team amid stock sales. Special church services in Wancombe mark April 25 with Arch bishop Keane present. City council in Oelwein votes to begin sewerage work this season. Cedar Rapids jury convicts George Peatz of manslaughter. An Olive crest column notes former West Union residents visiting, and the Woman’s Club in Cedar Rapids features Mrs. Larrabee on Bible Lands. Railway news from Fort Dodge to Sioux City and Omaha is questioned as Big Western plans unfold with Buckney in Sioux City.
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Gelwein
Orent Western Railway
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Omaha
Buckney
Symuel Stickney
Tthe
Chinego Great Westaith
Unio
Bnis Yeoe Tron
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Hig Slater
Hobson
New Hampton
B., Oc, B, & N, Railway
Sumner
Haugen
Gon
Yowaii
Japan
Philippines
Luther College
Upper Own University
Fayette
Bose
Winneshirk
Des Moines
Lafe Young
Boma Republican
Devilling
Board of Health
John Howe
Dacorah
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Ireland
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Ringling Bros
Coliseum
Chicago
Lowavan
Decorah Journal
Maichester
Pigeed
Waulon
Entira
Anti-Saloon League
Calmar Fort Atkinson
Osasuna
Spillville
Jackson Junction
Winnoshiek County
Board of Bay
Supreme Court
Haines
Hadsel
Eclipse
Ocofraindaties
Jock Box
Madison
USU
The
State University of Wisconsin
Worthy
Supti Adams
Charles
Nn Naval
Fred Young
Wancomm
Mayelle Ull
Ernie Bants
Hage
Oelwain
Barnie Bants
Oslwain
Dolms
Wancomo
St. Mary's Church
Keane
St. Mary's
Oalwien Journal
Lst
Chickasaw County
Harry Featherstone
Lee
Thomas
Colwein
Horton
Thurlow Armstrong
Onca
George Peatz
Wm. Higginson
Niew
Hawkeye
Jis
Woman's Club
Cadur Rapids
Sirs
William Larrabee
Clermont
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