Lehman Mathews Tie The Knot In Elkider Parlor
Leslie G. Lehman and Miss Dora L. Mathews wed October 2 1911 in Elkider at the Congregational parsonage with Rev Geo H Haddon officiating. The couple, long secretively engaged, returned home Tuesday to community congratulations. Lehman, a junior partner in Lehman Son hardware, Elgin native, and Mathews, from Farmersburg, opened a dressmaking shop here. After November 15 they will reside in the Hughes home quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkider
Congregational Parsonage
Geo. H. Haddon
Leslie G. Lehnan
Mias Dora L. Mathews
Oly
Lehman
Lehman & Son
Elgin
Mathews
City
Farmersburg
F. W. Hughes
Ecuo
Castalia and area notes bring births and visits
Clermont News records a Sunday birth to Mr and Mrs J B Brackin and a little daughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs A J Pricat. Frank Pringle rode as passenger for Castalia Monday while Chancy Hills traveled for Wtville Tuesday. Miss Elizabeth Crowe visited county seat last Thursday. Bessie McKinley returned Friday from Lawler visit. Myrtle Bryant of Elgin visited the Paulson home last Thursday. Lizzie Burke left for Tipton and other points for a few days. Appleman reports locating his brother after three years, now agent for Oregon and Spokane railroad at Fallsbridge, Washington. Mr and Mrs W E Rounds of Milwaukee visited Mrs Stephina Rounds over Sunday. Mrs Arthur Dibble and two children of Spokane visited the Dibble home. Wm Larrabee Jr left Monday for Council Bluffs to accompany President Taft on his state trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Frank Pringle
Castalia
Chancy Hills
Wtville
J.B. Brackin
Frank Friebie
Postville
A. D
Lawler
Myrtle Bryant
Elgin
Ole Paulson
Lizzie Burke
Tipton
KE . Appleman
W. E. Rounds
Milwaukee
Wis
Stephina Rounds
Arthur Dibble
Spokane
Wash
M.V. Dibble
Wm. Larrabee Jr
Council Bluffs
Taft
Farm For Sale Near Elgin Iowa 170 Acres
For sale 170 acre farm 24 miles southwest of Elgin Iowa includes a small house a 40 by 60 barn a 100 ton silo and other outbuildings. Could be split into two smaller farms. Inquiries invited by writing or calling Barn Howzer Elgin Iowa R F D No 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ia
Howzer
Elgin
Towa
Two Big Real Estate Deals Near Postville Iowa
Monday this week Fred H Schultz sold his 160 acre Grand Meadow township farm six miles south of Postville to Nelse Helgerson for 18600 or 120 per acre. Schultz bought B Hart's fine Postville residence with 40 adjoining acres for 15000 or 375 per acre, a brick home with modern conveniences. He also rents Hart's 185 acre farm north of the purchase for three years with possession March first next. Both gentlemen are well known in Elgin.
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Fred H Schultz
Grand Meadow Township
Postville
Nelse Helgerson
Mr. Schultz
7. B. Hart
Iowa
Schultz
Hart
Postville Review
Elgin
Elgin Businessmen Postpone Weather Affected Trip
Inclement weather and bad roads forced the Elgin businessmen automobile trip scheduled for Monday to be postponed. The trip will be rescheduled for a future date, with towns to be informed of the visit time. Officials hope weather and road conditions improve for a possible trip next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Probate of Will in Fayette County Iowa Hearing Scheduled
Notice is given that on the Sunday of November 1911 a document alleged to be the last will of B. Conner late of Fayette County will come before the District Court in West Union Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Dated Oct 3 11 W Winston Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Bes Fayette County
District Court
A. D
B. Conner
Probane
West Union
Iowa
W. Winston
Trespass Notice on Farm Prohibits Hunting Activities
Notice states no hunting allowed on the farm owned by Harry Beorrr and warns all parties against trespassing with dogs or guns under legal penalties. Also reports attendance at a House-Prusse wrestling match in West Union Wednesday evening, noting House won and attendees found it good.
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Harry Beorrr
West Union
Northwestern Conference closes with sermons and thanks
The List annual meeting of the Northwestern Conference at the German Baptist church ends as Rev. Emil Berger of La Crosse Wisconsin delivers the closing sermon with the motto Looking up to Jesus. Rev. Pfeiffer reads resolutions praising Migen and thanking Pastor Draewel and committees. Special consecration led by Rev. Argow marks a blessed session. future meeting planned for Hampton Minnesota in September next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Conference
Baptist Church
Emil Berger
La‘Crease
Wisconsin
Berger
Jesus
Rey, Pfeiffer
Migin
Draewel
Argow
North Freedom
F. W. C. Meyer
Tiat
Milwaukee
L. Kaiser
Rochester
New York
Hampton
Minnesota
Card of Thanks from German Baptist Conference hosts
The German Baptist Conference is in the past. The local church thanks friends who cared for delegates and visitors. Hosts praise those who hid delegates, entertained them royally, and offered help if needed. Rain prevented the planned Saturday automobile ride, yet local auto owners are thanked for their good intentions. 3. G. Dranwan, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Conference
G. Dranwan
Indiana Folks at Elgin Actors and Comedy Cast
Mrs Adaline Perry presents Indiana Folks at Elgin on October 11 1911 with Beasie Brown as Polly Woggles drawing praise for likeness to Roge Melville in Sis Hopkins. The rural comedy also features Pop Ramsey Cy Simpkins and musical numbers with seats at Stoehrs Drug Store. Fayette County League of Postmasters meeting October 17 at Commercial Hotel West Union with Postmaster Keiser on vocal program and postal service talk.
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Indiana
Pop Ramsey
Cy Simpkins
Stoehr
Fayette
School Notes Records Classroom Changes and Visits
A new clock is installed in the Second Primary room and seating now faces west for better light. Several visitors including Libbie Gruyer, Mrs. S. Mosby, Mrs. Arthur Dibble, Martha Kreuger, Lydia Reusser, Marie Reusser, Clara Lehman, Esther Reusser, and Henrietta Debec stopped by the school on various days. New pupils Emil Schneider and Alice Gilberteen entered the Primary, while Vernon Hotchkiss joined the third grade. The silk flag was hung in the Intermediate Department funded by the birthday fund. The faculty hosted a church dinner and plans to add dinning as a grade branch. The High School organized two societies and will announce programs soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Gruyer
S. Mosby
Arthur Dibble
Martha Kreuger
Lydia
Marie Reusser
Emil Schneider
Alice Gilberteen
Marie
Esther Reusser
Clara Lehman
Martha Krueger
Henrietta Debec
Vernon Hotchkiss
Lincoln
Nebraska
C. C. Fothergills
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve A Top Healing Ointment
Advertised salve claims perfect healing for cuts burns bruises sores boils ulcers eczema and skin ailments. Cites relief for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles. Offered at City Drug Co for 25 cents.
Local Bank Promises Liberal Treatment for Depositors
The notice from Elgin Iowa indicates a joint account preference but urges individuals to maintain personal accounts. It claims to welcome all accounts from responsible people, promises liberal treatment, and states it carries deposits for merchants and private individuals. It offers 4 percent on time deposits.
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Beat
Elkader Notices and Visits Spur Weekend Travel
Clarence Murphy left for Madison to resume university studies while M. G. Hagenalck headed to Chicago for ball games. Jerome Robbins and wife visited La Crosse for the Inter-State Fair, and Rob'in Schmidt drove to Waukon for a visit with the Ebendorf family. Joe Kramer shipped 24 Poland China hogs to the Illinois State fair at Springfield. Rev. Franke baptized Orval Carl son of Mr and Mrs Carl Bunting and two Bunting children were also christened. Local truancy concerns noted as several children aged 5 to 14 are not in school and parents may be unaware of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Clarence Murphy
Madison
Wis
Carrie Glesne
Greene County
Nels Q Glesne
M. G. Hagenalck
Chicago
Jerome Robbins
la Crosse
Rob'in
Schmidt
Waukon
Wm. Ebendorf
Elknder
Joe Kramer
Springfield
Kramer
Oply
Franke
Orval Carl
Carl Bunting
Wagner Township
Mildred Magdalena
Arthur Neal
Herman Bunting
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He Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’s Mosby
Clermont News
Fallsbridge
Washington
Oregon & Spokane
R. BR. No
Samuel Cook
Charles King
Hamilton Brown and Mayer Shoe CO
C. S. Halstenson
Elgin, Iowa
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