Obituary for Augusta Park Boots in Elgin
Augusta Park Boots was born in Cascade Town on August 29, 1845 and died in Elgin on May 2, 1912 at age sixty six. She married James Boots in 1867 at Vola City and lived in Mkuder for 25 years before moving to Elgin in 1897. Surviving children include Samuel Boots Ira Booth Mrs A T Holstensin Mrs Saratiel Mosby and Mrs Arthur Dibble. Services were held at her home and she was buried in Elgin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Park
Cascade
Town
Elgin
James Boots
Vola City
Boots
Mkuder
Our
Samuel Boots
Ira Booth
A. T. Holstensin
Saratiel Mosby
Arthur Dibble
Iowa City
J. G. Draewel
Mother ‘Earth
Fragmentary obituary notes and illness reference
The fragment mentions illness and loss among loved ones, with scattered words about children and books. The text lacks clear names, dates, or locations to form a fuller obituary or news item.
Ten Day Offer and Local Social Gatherings Recap
A 10 fer on Electric E highlights the sale. Mr and Mrs Mathys drove to Fayette on Sunday and to McGregor Monday with their daughter and Mr Rice, dining there before returning. Tam now focuses on teaching instrumental lessons to interested students, and Miss ArmA BeAcER invites those seeking lessons. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E, Mathys
Fayette
McGregor
Mr. Rice
Tam
Arma Beacer
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs. Anderson
Fortieth District State Senate Bid By Epwin H Fourt
Epwin H Fourt of Waukon Iowa announces candidacy for State Senator from the Fortieth District covering Allamakee and Fayette counties. He states this under the flag of the Republican party and submits to June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allamakee
Fayette
Epwin H. Fourt
Waukon
Iowa
Echo Subscribers Urged to Pay Dues by April 27 1913
Notice from James J. Britt third assistant postmaster general requests a sworn statement on Echo subscriptions. The paper boasts a strong paid list but notes several arrears over a year, explaining expiration dates printed to the right of names. Subscribers are urged to settle dues to avoid stamps on each issue and ensure continued delivery. It also records local society notices of illness and visits among residents including Mrs. Elizabeth Muehlenthaler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Britt
Daworn
Echo
New York- Hotel Dewey Passes To Smiths From Miller
Mr and Mrs E Smith arrive from Eureka Springs Arkansas and take possession of Hotel Dewey purchased from Mrs J C Miller They pledge to maintain the hoteliers former high standing and please the public Mrs Miller will move to California with her daughter Loyena leaving fond friends to wish them happiness and health in their new home A hearty welcome is extended to the Smiths to Elgin and its people
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E. Smith
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Dewey
J. C. Miller
Mre. Smith
California
Loyena
Treasury Drops Opposition to New Coin Denominations
The treasury department withdraws its opposition to a bill by Buckley of Ohio creating three cent and half cent pieces. Director Roberts says the treasury will not object if designs emphasize distinctiveness. If enacted, three cent coins would resemble a nickel with a central hole or scalloped edge, while half cent pieces would be smaller than a dime with a scalloped edge and a seal design.
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Treasury Department
Buckley
Ohio
Roberts
Treasury
Plutantes
Fatal Accident at Holm Farm Claims 14 Year Old Edol
A Sunday tragedy near Purity, seven and a half miles southeast, leaves Edol Holm dead from a gunshot wound while Edol’s brother Enok and two companions were shooting at a mark with a revolver. Edol’s younger brother Holme, a bright 14 year old, died protecting him as the weapon discharged. The funeral for Edol Holm was held Wednesday at the Gunder church, with interment in the local cemetery.
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Nels
Holms Place
Purity
Holol
Holme
Ninteen
Edol
Aea
Enok
Holm
Gunder
Caucus Call and Local Notices From Pleas ent Valley Township
Democratic electors of Pleas ent Valley Township will caucus at the Commercial Club room Elgin on Saturday May 11 1912 at 7 30 PM to nominate township officers including 8 Trustees 1 Township Clerk Assessor 2 Justices of the Peace and 2 Constables plus other business Committeeman T J Capper and Mrs Will Johnson are listed among organizers. In other items Mrs Will Johnson of Eldora was burned to death in an oil stove fire and her four month old son died from smoke inhalation. Clermont and West Union open season with a first game at Clermont May 12. Ed Boyle and Isaac Monnahan captured eight young wolves. notices mention seeds and local visits with residents including Miss Pluma Weaver Elmretta Topp C S Halstenson and others. several sick and travel notes are included.
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Pleasent Valley Township
Commercial Club
Elgin
Will Johnson
Eldora
Johnson
School Notes and Local Greetings in Elgin
Lavern Kiple enjoys a new home on Main Street Little Vivian Weibel from Fairbank visited the school on Monday The upcoming school entertainment is scheduled for Friday evening May 10 Elen Olson was out several days due to illness Lavera Miller a three year High School pupil will soon move from Elgin to California All pupils and teachers regret her departure but wish her happiness at home
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Lavern Kiple
Main Street
Vivian Weibel
Fairbank
Elen Olson
Lavera Miller
Elgin
California
Start Park Moves in Elgin Neat Depot Site
Local businessmen launched a long awaited park project near the depot on railroad land. About fifty trees were planted by volunteers led by T. J. Capper, George N. Schori, Fred Gehring, John DeSart, Frank Gehring, Adam Boleyn, and Elmer Schori. Additional cleanup south of the depot may follow to enhance the town.
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Elgin
T. J. Capper
George N. Schori
Fred Gehring
John DeSart
Frank Gehring
Adam Boleyn
Elmer Schori
Clermonts Good Fortune School House Presentation
Hon William Larrabee presents Clermont with a modern fireproof school building. The 83 by 83 foot red brick structure will have dolomite stone trim and be ready for the 1913 school year. Cedar Rapids architect Charles Dieman supervises the project as a public monument.
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Wm. Larrabee
Clermont
Chas Dieman
Cedar Rapids
Alumni Meeting At Elgin High School
Members of the Elgin High School Alumni Association are asked to meet at the school house on Monday evening May 13 at 8 o clock. The rouvers have finished work at the canning factory and will move on to new projects. Frank Mills, in charge, will depart Saturday for Thayer to oversee another large structure. Cement floors and some finishing touches remain to complete the factory building. Mills earned many friends here and the building reflects his high standards. The facility will be among the state’s most modern.
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Elgin High School Alumni Association
Roufers
Canning Factory
Frank Mills
Thayer
Mills
Our Town
Get Rich Quick Schemes Warn Depositors of Dangers
A bank urges depositors to beware of schemes promising fast riches while offering financial guidance and security. It invites potential customers to open an account, stating it will pay and emphasizing its role in safeguarding money.
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Citizens' State Bank
Elgin Iowa ordinance pledges public sidewalk land
Ordinance No 134 accepts a land strip in Soverment Lot 42 Elgin for a public sidewalk. It describes starting points along Main Street and along the CRI P Company right of way, laying out a 120 foot width path to connect streets and alleys. The town will build and maintain the sidewalk and the ordinance takes effect after publication in the Elgin Sun newspaper.
Ordinance for building a sidewalk on Franklin Street
Town of Biel Town enacts an ordinance ordering a sidewalk along the north side of Franklin Street from the east line of Lot Black Forbes Second Addition to Elgin Iowa. The sidewalk must conform to existing sidewalk provisions and be certified in the Elgin Ledger. May sixth. Henry App House nearing completion with occupants. Frank Miller visited Charles City. Fred Weibel visited Osterdock.
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Franklin
Biel
Franklin Street
Shes Pity Company
Lott
Forbes
Elgin
Iowa
M. ¥. Kiple
Henry App
Heny
Fou Sau
Frank Miller
Charles City
Fred Weibel
Osterdock
B. Weibel
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Cashier
F.R. Berg & Co
Elgin, Towa
Elizabeth Muehlenthaler
Henry Miller
Ed Kingman
Edward
Layton
West Union
Elkader
Joan Falk
Will Stirk and Son
Ed Boyle
Isaac Monnahan
Pluma’ Weaver
Dubuque
Elemretta Topp
Waterloo
Oosday
Brother
C. S. Halstenson
Myre
Mary Skarshoug
Sam Hitch
Lawler
Monnaham Home
Ben Stahl
Spee
Fay Biglingman
Leota Phillips
Howard Schmid
Jammar Dep't Music “Brass
Maypole
Permediate Boys Reading
Harriet Bakeman
R. O. Woodard
Hazel Haberger
Sonanes
Grammar Room
Walter Draewel
Harry Nicklaus
Florence Berg
Georgia Stohr
Georgia Schorish Brass
Loren Worley
Start Park
Citizens’ State Bank
Hubbard
Holzer
Mates Council
Bee
CRI & P Company
ORI & P Ry Co
Wil Said Company
Bec
Mato_ Street
Streat
Bat
Elgin Euno
Witam
Clark
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