Public Sale of Farm Stock Near Elgin and Wadena
Public auction Thursday October 22 1908 at 10:00 AM at the farm five miles south of Elgin and four miles north of Wadena on the Elgin Wadena road. 81 head cattle including 15 purebred Shorthorns 18 cows and heifers and 2 bulls 11 months old 16 grade steers. 47 head Poland China hogs including 7 registered brood sows 40 spring pigs and 2 good male pigs. 2 horses one span of matched coach geldings two years old. Machinery: Prairie City feeder Deering mower hay rake drop corn plow two seated buggy top buggy stirring plows and more. Free coffee and lunch at noon. Terms cash under 10 and credit 12 months on larger sums.
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Elgin
Wadena
Elgin-Wadena
Poland
China
Purchaser’s Note Details for Kimpson Bros Property Sale
A bankable note bearing seven percent interest from the sale date will be accepted by Kimpson Bros as payment. Goods cannot be removed until full settlement. R. F. Dewey is auditor and J. D. Suarter is clerk.
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R. F. Dewey
Audt
J.D. Suarter
Kimpson Bros
Advertise to Stay Alive in a Changing World
A Southern Engineer note urges modern ad calls to action and fresh copy rather than old routines. It highlights Miss Lena Halverton among confirmations at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Gunder on a recent Sunday.
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Southern Engineer
Lena Halverton
Gunder
Horse Dies Suddenly Amid Loaned Ride To Country
Luther Shaffer loaned driving horse to John Falb for a country trip. After returning the horse was fed and soon died in the barn with no clear cause. Herbert Falb found the animal collapsed and later confirmed the death. A prior similar incident occurred when Shaffer lent the same horse to his brother J D Shaffer, with no immediate harm.
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Luther Shaffer
John Falb
John
Mr. Falb
Herbert
Mr. Shaffer
J. D. Shaffer
Edgewood Fire Destroys Town Buildings
Sunday a large fire destroyed much of Edgewood with losses around 35000 dollars. Citizens formed bucket brigades for six hours before containment. The Edgewood Journal office of editor Floyd Peet was burned. Fire began in the rear of D D Smith general store.
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Edgewood
Edgewood Journal
Floyd Peet
D. D. Smith
Cubs Crown World Champs After Dramatic Season Finish
The 1908 baseball season closed with Detroit winning the American League title and Chicago Cubs taking the National League. The Cubs then defeated Detroit four games to one in the world championship series. The Cubs won the last two games at Detroit by shutouts, 3-0 and 2-0, securing back to back world titles and a third straight NL pennant.
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Detroit
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Cubs
Coming Attractions At Elgin Opera House Season Preview
A season preview lists Oct 29 Prince of Sweden Nov 19 Musical Wizard of Wallst Dec 25 A Stray Chicken. Local notes mention rain plans and a Saturday dance. Residents include the George King family moving near the creek, plus new acts from Weibel Bros Thoma Bros F R Berg and C B Holatenson. Additional items note visits, travel, a heater upgrade, and postage stamp designs forthcoming with denominations up to 50 cents and $1.
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Elgin Opera House
Sweden
Transfer of Rev Gallagher to Enat Dubuque
Rev Gallagher, pastor of the M. EB church in Elgin for a year, is transferred to the Enat Dubuque charge. His successor is R. T Western, described as a gentle man highly regarded. Mr Gallagher and wife will move to the new charge. Elgin friends wish them success and happiness in their chosen life work.
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Gallagher
M. EB
Enat Dubuque
R. T. Western
Elgin
Polling Place Change for Pleasant Valley in 1908 Election
The election site for Pleasant Valley has moved to the Lew Christ building on lot No. 6, Block No. 1, original Town of Elgin. The general election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 1908, due to the opera house being rented.
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Pleasant Valley
Lew Christ
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin
School Notes Reflect Growth and Renovations
The Primary room has the largest enrollment with 47 pupils. Beginning third week enrollment stood at 152. Building work advances and will soon host plasterers. The steam plant nears completion and should be ready by early next week. Clare Cunningham, formerly of Hawkeye, joined the B Class in High School this week. Friday's first division program in High School showed careful effort by students.
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Clare Cunningham
Hawkeye
German Baptist Church big day plans and local notices
Next Sunday at the German Baptist church in Din ner a big day is planned with services at 9:45 11:00 and 2:00 p m including a Thanksgiving and Mission Sermon and a Harvest program by Sunday School members A baby born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Chris Dummermuth is noted The Methodist Ladies Aid meets next week Mrs Frank Gehring remains critically ill Quail and pheasant seasons run November 1 to December 15 Will Hurmance and family visit The Hawk eye Beacon editor Will Rogers discusses Republican affairs The Econo promotes printing services and urges readers to use its business services
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German Baptist Church
Soads
Chris Dummermuth
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
F. W. Hughes
Adams Talks To The Voturs In West Union Cites Election Plan
Nellie and Tena Nelson visited West Union on Saturday. Chas Monnahan noted friendly treatment in the Hub. Mrs Jennie Anderson hosted the M E church Ladies Aid meeting Thursday afternoon. The Rubyer family and Theo Schmid's group spent Sunday at the Rubyer homestead north of town. Bill's orchestra played at a Saturday dance with good turnout. Winds have been light to south in recent days.
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Will Hurmance
Chas Hurmance
Mise Tupper
West Union
Nellie
Tena Nelson
Bill
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
M. E. Church
Jennie , Anderson
W. Rubyer
Helen
Cr. Theo. Schmid
Rubyer Homestead
Farm For Sale Near Elgin Iowa 154 Acres For Sale
Farmer offers 154 acre farm for sale with good fences buildings and abundant pure water. Located a short drive or walk from town, bordering Elgin incorporation with 26 acres of No 1 bottom land that never overflows. Inquire of Co J Harrinotron Elgin Iowa BR R No 4.
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Elgin Incorporation
Co. J. Harrinotron
Elgin
Iowa
BR. R
Social Evening Promotes Dance and Visiting Guests
Ladies invited to a Friday and Saturday event in October. dance planned for Saturday night. F J Miller from Nebraska visits C F Becker home. Frank Kimpson and family visit Mrs Gehring who is ill. L B McGrillis, socialist gubernatorial candidate, spoke Friday evening to attendees.
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F. J. Miller
Nebraska
C. F. Becker
Frank Kimpson
Frank Gehring
McGrillis
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus .Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
C. S. Holstenson
Rubyer
Opera House
George King
J. Anderson
Weibel Bros
Thoma Bros
F. R. Berg
C. 8. Holatenson
Anthony Kern
Rose Dibble of
Clermont
James Boots Home
Jenoie Benson
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
Aug’ Benson
C. Moser
Minneapolis
George Moser
Mrs. Hadsel
Dubuque
Harry Thaw
Penache
Citizens' State Bank
Will” Rogers
Hawkeye Beacon
Republican Central Committees
Ecuo
Econo
Fayette
Clayton Counties
Berg’s
Adams
Senate
United States
West
Uni
Chas Monnahan
Brighton
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