Cassius H Capper Dies In Minnesota At 55
Obituary details Cassius H Capper born near Higin Iowa June 23 1861 died Rochester Minnesota November 17 1916 aged 55 years four months and twenty five days. He married Susan Fritz September 28 1882 and had two sons Edward C Winthrop and Oliver C Coggen. He moved to Riceville to run a creamery then retired in spring 1916. After a minor operation Oct 25 in Rochester pneumonia led to death. He leaves wife two sons ten grandchildren three brothers two sisters and many friends. Funeral held at St Pauls church with Rev Cleworth officiating. interment Elgin cemetery. The article lists many from out of town attendees and thanks to those who assisted. Also mentions Thanksgiving program in Clermont and an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Cassius H. Capper
Higin
Iowa
Rochester
Minnesota
Susan Fritz
Migin
Edward C
Winthrop
Oliver C
Coggen
Riceville
Bualtless
St. Paul's Church
Cleworth
Odd Fellow Lodge
Elgin
St. Paul’s Church
Susan Capper
D.c
James Sullivan
Chauncy Hill
Clermont
Ezra, Patterson
Weat Union
THAT FIT! Optical shop promises same day lens service
That Fit offers on the spot testing with all instruments for eye exams and promises same day fitting of complex lenses. Customers are asked to send in broken glasses for quick repair and replacement.
Good Chance for Renter in Rein hart Farm Offer
A man offers to purchase a half interest in the Reinhart 365 acre farm. A renter with about $3000 cash can secure a favorable opening by taking a half interest. Inquire of The Elgin Land Co.
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Reinhart
The
Elgin Land Co
Meeting of Elgin Savings Bank stockholders set for Dec 2 1916
Notice states a stockholders meeting at the Elgin Iowa banking house on Saturday December 2 1916 at 1:00 PM to authorize a proposed capital stock increase to 30000. Gus Gunderson serves as President with Samuel Mosby as Cashier and A. 3. Houg J. D Shadier B H B Landsgaard Fred Reichert as directors with the date of October 28 1916.
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Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Samuel “Mosby
Houg
J. D, Shadier
B. Landsgaard
Fred Reichert
Farm Sales Near Elgin Highlight Weekend Auctions
Holm and Reinhart announce closing out sales on Monday November 27 eight miles east of Elgin Wyman Trade closing out sale on Tuesday November 28 eight miles southwest of Elgin C L Nelson closing out sale Tuesday November 28 six miles east of Elgin The Echo gate service notes crowds and invites interest Meanwhile L D Hitech and family visit A M Welbes home Sunday Earn Holzer begins renovating a Thos Knudteon property to raise thoroughbred hogs with plans to complete pens and preparations soon
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Holm & Reinhart
Elgin
Wyman Trade
C. L. Nelson
Hlgin
Echo Gate
L. D. Hitech
A. M. Welbes
Earn Holzer
Thos. Knudteon
Harn
Iowa corn crop soars as record harvest swells state wealth
Iowa farmers harvest 365 million bushels of corn, about 60 million more than last year, with substantial sale of other farm products. The state ranks fifth in wealth in the Union. Wall Street bets on the presidential election may total 3 to 5 million dollars.
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Towa
Iowa
Union
Wall Street
New York
Elizabeth Kerr Kimball Death and Pioneer Family Tribute
Elizabeth Kerr Kimball of Thurin Minnesota area died November 20 1916 at age 79 after a long pioneer life. Born August 4 1837 near Mansfield Ohio she lived in Indiana Wisconsin Mayette county Iowa and finally settled in Elgin area. Survived by husband Albert W Kimball and children Albert Liley Oliver Alina Charley Roy Edgar and stepchildren Olla Laura Orlo with many friends. Funeral held midweek at Myria cemetery with note of life and service to community. Little Sister Baby born August 15 1916 died November 20 1916 at three months old remembered by family and faith.
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Elizabeth Kerr
Mansfield
Ohio
Thurin
Indiana
Wisconsin
Mayette County
Iowa
Albert W. Kimball
Albert
Waterloo
Liley
Wadena
Oliver
Postville
Alina
Charley
Fayette
Roy
Edgar
Elgin
Olla
State Center
Laura
Orlo
Colorado
Kimball
Imyria
Little Cathryn
Elizabeth
Annual Bazaar a Success by St Pauls Ladies Aid
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul's church celebrated a successful annual supper and bazaar of fancy work held at the church last Friday. Proceeds exceed one hundred dollars, boosting a $300 1917 subscription. The president thanks donors and helpers and asks for return of dishes and self-provided containers for future home meals.
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Aid Society of
St. Paul's Church
Ald Society
Cream routes bid call by Elgin Farmers Dairy directors
On Monday November 27 1916 at 2 PM the Elgin Farmers Dairy Company will open bids to assign cream routes for one year starting January 1 1917. The secretary Melehr Luehsieger says the board may reject any bids.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Melehr Luehsieger
Closing sale at old Elgin brewery property
A closing out sale will be held at the old brewery property near Otter Creek bridge in Elgin on Saturday December 2 starting at 1:00 PM. Items include eight cattle and calves, about 150 Rhoda Island chickens bred for winter laying, seven tons of hay mostly alfalfa, Klondike incubators and related equipment, household furnishings, tools, and other articles. Proceeds go to Thomas Knudtson, proprietor, with F R Berg and L J Groth listed as officials.
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Otter Creek Bridge
Elgin
Rhoda Island
F. R. Berg
L. J. Groth
Thomas Knudtson
Upper Town gospel team to sing at St Paul’s church
St Pauls Church notes invite parishioners to morning service at 10 o clock with the Upper Town University Gospel Team and Male Quartet. Pastor T Stuart Cleworth urges attendance and inviting others to come.
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Upper Town University
Nus
T. Stuart Cleworth
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