Announcements for Sheriff and Supervisors
A cluster of political notices lists candidates for sheriff and various supervisor and clerk positions. Names include R F Dewey editor, W A Wallrats, Martin Pels, Tao Minne, Frank Ostrander, W J Davis, Joan T Rivey, and Sam L Shales, all announcing candidacies subject to Republican primaries on June 1 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
El.erms Ecno
R. F. Dewey
Elgin Ecno
Fd. R. Clark
Co. C. Whiert
Epitor Ecuo
W. A. Wallrats
Auburn Township
Fayette County
Martin Pels
Epiror Ecuo
Iy Dame
Board of Supervisors
Tao Minne
Frank Os?rrander
Epitor Eucin Ecuo
Jefferson Township
W. J. Davis
Ecuo
Sam L. Shales
John T. Riley Seeks Clerk of Courts Nomination on GOP Ticket
The Hawk Eye Beacon reports John T. Riley’s candidacy for Clerk of District Court on the Republican ticket gains favor in the county. Born in West Union, Riley worked as a post office clerk, led Union creamery, supervised Humphery creamery interests, ran a hardware store, and served in creamery operations. A Methodist upbringing, memberships in Masons, Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen, and Iowa Legion of Honor accompany his platform of free speech, free press, free public schools, loyalty to the United States and Iowa, and clean politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
John T. Riley
Riley
West Union
Union Creamery
Marshal County
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Jas. L. Humphery Creamery
Modern Woodmen
Iowa
Delay is Dangerous Apply Mentho Camp
Vintage public health ad promoting Griswoth's Mentho Camp antiseptic salve to prevent infection after injuries. Urges prompt application to wounds and burns, claims inflammation relief and rapid healing. Offered by City Drug Store with free samples and guaranteed satisfaction.
Pleasant Street Paintings and Local Delights in Elgin
West Union visitors and residents figure in a crowded Elgin page: Mrs C W Nicklaus visits friends, cars change hands with a Buick and a Jeffries model, and Horsehair road talk. Hans E Grether sells 172 acres to Eddie Conner as Elgin Land Agency handles a big property deal. Dr John Bower clarifies he stays to practice veterinary work, while Monona officials tour local oiling streets and Duane road improvements. A fast auto sprint by Mike Monnahan stirs travel chatter as townsfolk comment on speeding and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Land Agency
Hans ‘E. Grether
Eddie Conner
Mike Monnahan
Mike
Elgin
Knight
Mr. Monnahan
West Union
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Swift’s Premium Hams and Decker Vic
Tor
Wenger & Monnahan
Ford
J. X. Meyer
H. T. Knudtson & Co
Elgin, WA
Miller & Sons
Clermont
THE
Elgin Echo
North Eastern
Lowa
Hughes
Eigin
Seeang
Jaga Mall
Tama
Prmary
Joan T. Rivey
C. W. Nicklaus
C. Theo Schmid
Pleasant Street
Ole K. Olson
John Fall
Barley Steele
Myre
Fred Tatro
John DeSart
al Schori
Jeffries
Bert Kobler
John Gruver
Jobb Bower
George Lehman
Laporte City
Mra
John Lehman
John Falk
Mia
John Palas
Chas Huebner
Fred Shultz
Postville
Roy Smith
L. J. Stallbaum
Atty. Davidson
Eikader, Greenley & Carothers
John Bower
Texas
Bower
John
Strawberry Point
Geo H. Otis
Gus, Leath
H. C. Fox
del Meier
A. E. Schwab
Monona
Elgin Roller Mills
Weibel Bros
Welden Bros. & Hucars
Alden Mackay
Frieden
Fred Rembart
Fayette
Delco
Sn S
Falb
Elgin, Iowa
Valley
Bowen & Greenley
J. G. Schrampfer
Towa
R. E Elklund
Commer
Waterloo
Miller
Jacobs
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