Ossian Town Sued For 12000 In Auto Crash Case
The Ossian Bee reports a three-party claim against Ossian by Theodore Hauck as administrator of Emma Hauck’s estate for 10000 and by Hauck himself and his wife for 1000 and 1000 respectively, totaling 12000. Notices aimed at extending the statute of limitations were served, but whether actions will be filed remains uncertain.
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Ossian Bee
Theodore Hauck
Emma Hauck
Ossian
D. D. Murphy
Davidson & Davidson
Hmm Hauck
Pheodore Hauck
Ferrie
Howard County
Cery Council Meeting Reflects Regular Session Actions
The council, led by mayor pro tem Harrington, met in regular session with roll call including Grether, Harrington, Phillips, and Schori. Minutes were approved, a property transfer for Heanse Lew Christ to operate pool and billiard tables was authorized, and several bills including Kohler nails and pick, printing supplies, street labor, and power for October were approved before adjournment. Mrs Halverson and daughter visited from Clermont for an over Sunday stay.
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J. Harrington
Grether
Harrington
Phillips
Schori
Heanse
Lew Christ
Elgin
Phillipa
Schort
W. J. Kohler
Who
L. DeSart
Nie. Ia
Power Co
Soldiers' Monument Erected in Elgin Cemetery
The Elgin cemetery unveils a fifteen ton Barre granite monument costing $2000 and standing seventeen feet nine inches tall with an eight foot nine inch bronze statue atop. Erected by local committee led by H Roggensack and backed by Gus Gunderson C J Harrington Albert Schori James Boots and A D Chapman.
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Elgin Cemetery
H. Roggensack
West Union
Gus Gunderson
C. J. Harrington
Albert Schori
James Boots
A. D. Chapman
Board of Supervisors
Gunderson
Will Open Grocery In Elgin By J A Boleyn
J A Boleyn to reopen in Elgin after vacation converting building into a store room. A large front window and side shelving to serve groceries exclusively. Planning to open Monday morning next week. Also reports on legal actions: William Wander vs PF B Talcott for 15000 damages dismissed. judge Hobson ruled the case non juried. Next week trial set for Nellie Griffith Brause on alleged personal injuries claim of 10000.
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J. A. Boleyn
Elgin
William Wander
Clermont
PF. B. Talcott
Maynard
Hobson
Wander
Nellie Griffith Brause
Nurse Ida Habeger Reveals Life in France Unit
From West Bend Journal a letter by Ida Habeger a nurse in France dated Oct 6 1917 describes comfortable quarters in huts with multiple rooms a living room victrola piano and books. she notes meals five times daily limited sugar and coffee unfit in value and asks for American coffee and lump sugar in tin boxes. mentions concerts weather sunsets wildflowers and a health department party with Chicago nurses. General Hospital No 18 B. BF France.
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Chi
Oregon
Chicago
General Hospital No. 18
B. BF
France
The Other Man's Wife at the Opera House
A reviewer asserts women are equal to men and deserve the same privileges, opposing a double standard of morality. Victor Lambert handles this theme masterly in The Other Man's Wife, shown at the opera house on Saturday evening November 10.
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Victor Lambert
Opera House
Advertising Paradox Highlighted by Codfish and Hen
A quirky fable contrasts a codfish that lays a million eyes with a helpful hen that lays one. The codfish stays silent about its deeds while the hen earns praise. The lesson for thoughtful minds is that it pays to advertise.
Annual Bazaar at St Pauls Elgin Big Church Event
The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Church Elgin prepares for its annual bazaar and supper on Thursday November 22 across afternoon and evening. Committees drawn include Supper Dining Room Ticket Reception Candy Booth Fancy Work Novelty Booth and more with names listed for each role.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Paul's Church
Elgin
BR. W. Muehlencaler
FW. Hughes
Gus Gundergon
C. O. Fothergill
Ed Klingman
al Schori
H. T. Knudtson
Howard's
Lower Town
J. B. McCoy
Chas
Knlet
Ern Schori
Will Patterson
L. 4. Groth
Charley Feller
Hadsel
Misa Della Chapman
Novelty Booth
T. Dean
B. Snyder
J. Johnson
E. Patterson
C. L. Shaffer
John Shaffer
T. Lewis
Carl Jacquette
Chapman
BE. G. Stoshr
A. Nicklaus
J. Carmichael
Xmas Boxes for Soldiers by Local Red Cross Chapter
The Red Cross branch intends to send Christmas boxes to soldiers from the town and nearby areas. Boxes will include hard candy gum games puzzles chatters books magazines fruit cake and other safe items. A list of local soldiers will be printed soon to ensure no one is overlooked.
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The
Red Cross
West Union
Elgin Social Roundup Includes Visits and Local Property Sale
Mrs. W. H. Finke from Volga City visits Elgin with friends while Chris Moser spends time with relatives in Manchester. Cemetery Association to meet November 14 at Mrs. Fred Kohlernese’s home. Mrs. Mattoon returns from Salem after two weeks with son Leslie’s family. Freiburghaus of Madison D. C. conclude two week visit. Lizzle Bauman of Henry S. D. will accompany homeward. Georgian Stoehr returns to Fayette to resume school. Frank Seaver at Gilmore City now shop keeper in a cement plant supplying materials. Seaver and George Smith families send regards. Guat Johnson acquires Mrs. Mary Bennett property on Pleasant Street. rents farm to R. P. Strauch and plans rest from farming with the Elgin Land Co. agency.
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W. H. Finke
Volga City
Chris Moser
Manchester
Cemetery Association
Fred Kohlernese
Mattoon
Salem
Leslie
Gottlieb Freiburghiaus
Madison
C. L. Freiburghaus
Lizzle Bauman
Henry
Elgin
Georgian Stoehr
Fayette
Frank Seaver
Gilmore City
Seaver
George Smith
Guat Johnson
East of Town
Mary Bennett
Pleasant Street
Johnson
R. P. Strauch
Elgin Land Co
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Elgin Savings’ Bank
Iowa
Samuel Mosby
Cery Council
L. J. Groth
John Halverson
West Bend
Ida Habeger
Joe Habeger
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Eh i
Max Thoma
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