Married at German Baptist Church in Clermont
A 1909 wedding report details Metta A. Miller and Edwin A. Kreuger uniting in marriage at the German Baptist church on October 6. Rev. J. G. Draewel officiated as relatives gathered for the ceremony, dinner, and reception with the German Baptist band. The couple will manage the Miller farm and assist at the Clermont power dam project. The piece also notes Hunsberger and Kirkeberg wedding near Elkader, with local friends and family in attendance.
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J. G. ‘Draewel
Metta A. Miller
Edwin A. Kreuger
Hans Keiser
Christain Miller
Clermont
Kreuger
Alfred Miller
Miller.&.Sons
Kruger
Elgin Iowa Council Proceedings October 4 1909
Elgin Iowa council met in regular session with Mayor Hadsel presiding. Roll call shows five officers present. Minutes approved and bills ordered paid including labor and oil expenses. Meeting adjourned to Tuesday at 8 30 PM. Also notices for timber land and town lots advertised for sale near Elgin. Work on new warehouses actively pushed.
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Elgin
Iowa
Hadsel
Hidsel
Burianek
Capper
Patterson
Thoma
Buriinek
John Conner
M.G. Webb
Cedar Rapids Oil Co
Boyer
M. G. Webb
H.S. Hapset
J. H. Williams
Saum
Joan Rothussercer
Burianek & Son Expand Tobacco Works and Boost Sales
Joseph Burianek and Son's Great Central Tobacco Works have expanded staffing with Wesley Nenecek joining to represent the firm on tour through Nebraska, Texas, and Dakota. New hires include Frank and O. Drerikovsky and Edith Christ, bringing six cigar makers and two women in stripping. The plant is now a union shop and is filling a large westbound order alongside steady local business.
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Joseph Burianek
Burianek & Son
Hoodlums Arrested On Rock Island Train Ride
Two young men boarded a Davenport bound Rock Island train and entered the ladies coach to smoke. They refused conductor’s orders to move to the smoking car and were arrested near Davenport after the sheriff wired a railroad detective. They were fined one 326 and costs and the other 15 dollars and costs. The incident serves as a lesson against train hoodlumism.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Scott County
Notice of Special Election in Elgin Iowa 1909
Notice of special election to be held in the incorporated town of Elgin Iowa on October 6 1909 and October 1900. Voters will decide on granting Miller Son or Miller Sons rights to erect and operate an electric light and power plant and distribution system for 25 years with use of streets alleys and public places. Franchise void if no electric current within three years.
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Notics
Flyin
Ari
Elgin
Iowa
Wrentas
Coun
Lows
Blgin
Zoelock P. m
Waergas
Rlgin
Miller &Sone
Lmks
Towa
U. Miller & Sone
Elyes
Sata
C. Miller & Sons
Agilons
Elgin Special Election Polling Place and Officials Notified
Citizens of Lamont unveil a new band stand in their park costing about $300, built of cement blocks with a cement floor and shingled roof. The Lamont project showcases civic pride and adds to the town’s natural park ambiance.
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Lamont
Elgin Iowa adopts speed limit ordinance of 10 mph
The town council of Elgin Iowa passes Ordinance No 123 regulating riding and driving on public streets. It sets a maximum speed of ten miles per hour for all vehicles and horses, with penalties from 25 to 100 dollars for repeat offences upon publication in the BUain Boxe.
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Elgin
Fayette County
Towa
Iowa
J.B. Williams
H.s.hadsel
Hotel Changes Hands as Greenleys Lease Bryant House
Mr and Mrs Sam Greenley and family will move into the Bryant hotel near the depot after leasing it for one year and taking possession Tuesday. The Bryants, who have run the hostelry since Mr Bryant’s death, will rest and visit friends in several states. R O Woodard visited from West Union, and local advertises coat sweaters from C S Holatenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Greenley
Bryant
Bryants
Greenley
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Kreuger-Miller
Hunsberger-Kirkeberg
Max Hunsberger
Dinah Kirkeberg
Quiggy
Elkader
J. L. F Gan
C. Lehmann& Son
Ecro
Elgin. Savings . Bank
Gus. Gunderson
Sam’l ‘Mosby
Cashier
Council, Proceedings
Aurora Observer
Matthys
Lowa
Council
Je Tl "Williams
Town Chere
Fred R. Berg
R. O. Woodard
West Union
Wwe
Holatenson
S. Holstenson
Elgin, Iowa
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