Destructive Gas Explosion Destroys Fred Rothlisberger Home
A gas plant explosion in the cellar of Fred Rothlisberger’s two story brick home caused it to collapse, injuring four occupants. Arthur Humphry suffered serious injuries. Rothlisberger burned on face and neck. Mrs Rothlisberger and Miss Schneider were less harmed, with Schneider blown clear of wreckage. The blast shattered walls, started a brief fire, and left only the foundation standing. neighbors assisted, and the family moved to Rothlisberger’s tenant house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rothlisberger
Arthur Humphry
Rothilsberger
Rothissberger
Rothlisberger
Miss Schneider
Rothisberger
Liberty Bond Sale Totals Subscribed Across Fay County
County banks report Liberty Bond subscriptions totaling 347 460 led by West Union at 88 600. Individual donors from Artizans State Bank and local towns contributed multiple amounts, with many residents giving modest sums and notable contributors listed. Funds compiled from Oelwein Waucoma Fayette Clermont Randalia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Fayvette
West Union
Oelwein
Waucoma
Fayette
Clermont
Rigin
Hawkeye
Maynard
Westgate
Arlington
Wadena
Randalia
Oran
St.Lucas
Bgl
Artizans State Bank
J. J. Bilden
Lizzie Tilden
J. J. Capper
Whi Kobler
J. Cappe
Sarah §. Winlips
Bilden
Tilden
Nellie Matloon
Mary Benson
Martha Hanson
Hugh Patterson
Ernest Schori
P.M. Weaver
Chis. L. Capper
C. J. Harrington
Anderson Bros
Elias Benson
Ben Sehorl
Chas, Feller
John Johnson
Hulda Stochr
Kimpson Bros
T. J. Olson
Artina Chapman
Ole Reir
C. Selweitzer
Go Mathys
al. Schori
John Benson
Kathering Wilson
Ella M. Tiehman
Prank Cupper
Sarah_A. Cooley
Louise Schori
Jennie W
Local Donations List With Varied Amounts Stated
A dated list records multiple donors and contributions ranging from five to several hundred dollars. Names include O H Gisleson K EB Mark J C Freiburghaus R W Shaffer Frances Henson and others with varied sums noted beside each. The garbled tail suggests a transcription error or unclear concluding line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H., Gisleson
K. EB. Mark
J. C. Freiburghaus
R. W. Shaffer
Frances Henson
J. B. Brackin
T. T. Loftsgard
August Benson
Nina Kiple
FR. W. Hughes
F. W. Hughes
Olaf Houg
Clarence M. Houg
Kittle Houg
Otis W. Rothlisberger
Peter MacKellar
Wesley Miller, Jr
Cora. M. Rothlisberger
Ludvig M. Anderson
L. W. MacKellar
H. H. Gilbertson
Kathryn Ogle
Thomas Ogle
Myron Medberr
Geo. A. Gibson
Asbjorn Olson
James Bos
Bow
Tollefson
Edward 1
Lehmin
Sam Gehman
Alfred A. Holse Gordo Mosby Hatlste Lniisen
TH J.D
Shaite
Sam
Fred
Hanson
Mary Ix. Hohrau
Gust Johnson
N. OW
Pavan
Isiaiee
Guo
Doe
Red Cross Notes on Committees and Supplying Hooks
Red Cross notes list committee appointments for week one and acknowledge West Union chapter praise for ship shipments from Elgin. A second shipment includes sweaters, wristlets, socks, mufflers, pajamas, and napkins. Community work rooms meet next Tuesday November 6 to plan meetings and a surgical dressings class. A military ball is planned to raise funds for camp needs and a Christmas aid drive for boys in camp. Dues will be collected one year from joining.
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Waest
Halstenson
Mra
Max ‘Thoma
Albert Sehorl
Elgin
West Union
Request for August 16 1917 Hecho issue at Hecho offices
A reader seeks a copy of the August 16 1917 Hecho issue. The notice promises twenty five cents for the first intact copy brought to Hecho offices. Readers are urged to hustle if they possess the date's edition.
Academy of Upper Town offers commercial shorthand and typewriting courses
A vague notice describes admission to commercial, shorthand, and typewriting courses at the Academy of Upper Town University Payet e. It mentions flexible entry and a start in the second quarter around November 12, with scattered references to a person named A. M. Weibel and family moving to Pigotfield Missouri. The text is garbled and uncertain about many details.
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A. M. Weibel
Pigotfield
Missouri
von William
Wweth
M. Os. Fitzgerald
Stok
Chicago
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Academy
Tragic Auto Crash Kills Ed Walters and George Bennett
In Ping County Minnesota a northbound car was struck by a train at a crossing, killing Ed Walters a long-time village leader and George Bennett, both residents of Hinckley. Walters body flew about 190 feet. Bennetts lay beyond the wreck. Both left widows and children. Funeral services were held Thursday with Odd Fellows and Presbyterian Church attendance. Local officials noted Walters civic roles on the village council and school board. The incident drew out-of-town mourners and witnesses from nearby towns.
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Willow River
Minnesota
Ed Walters
Higin
Fier
Walters
Geo. Bennet
Bennett
Fraight
Odd Fellows Lodge
Webster
Hinckley
Sherwin
Barnim
Presbyterian Church
Claud
Benjamin
Louis
George Bennett
Ramson
Duluth
Fay
Elsini
Geo, Nevenswander
Castalia
J. M. Cunningham
Watena
Lea Holzer
St. Paul
Mini
Brn Uolter
Arlie
Elgin
Sio Coust
Trey and
Founk
Armersbury, Ba
Cream Routes Let For One Year Bid Letting
On Saturday November 24 1917 at 2 pm the Elgin Farmers Dairy Go Board will let cream routes for one year starting January 1 1918 to lowest responsible bidders. Board may reject any or all bids. Also notes later social visit and community news.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy
Melcher, Luchsingar
Sec'y
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M Toa Roberts
Wadden
Wotas
Sumbhiy
Lend
Nisie Yeurous
Bessie Clima
Rome
Evervaye
Cabrina
O. BP
Turnbull
Veu
Ada
Puith
Campaign For
The
Elgin Savings Bank
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Que
Floyd Knudison
Wan. Pritchard
Tharsella
Dorothy and
Vallie Pins
L.J. Groth
Milzin Sayings Bank
PBT
A. Howey
Woda Dagh
Phillip K
Wikia Polews
Red
Nothtings
Charles Monroe
Walleema
Penitentiary Et. Fort. Marlison
the ‘Citizens’ State Bank
Owa
Era Schori
L. J. Groth
Wenay
Pred Neudegger
West Bend
Earnest Meyer
Bima
Leo
H. Scholen
Earnestine
Luana
Martin Hanson
Alice
Bert Chapman
Harlow
John Lante
Thomas Ranson
Elien
Adolph Hanson
Hhat
Ote Selmen
Max Thoma
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