Fayette County Tid-Bits Highlights From Oelwein To Fayette
Guntey News lists local notes: 250 houses built in Oelwein, new clothing store at Donnan Jot, two smallpox cases in Clermont township, 10000 rainbow trout released in Wolga River near Fayette. Joe Nya plans move to Manchester. Christian Miller expands on Clermont farm with brick site. An $80 delivery horse died in Oelwein due to a missing signal light. Henderson library dedication expected Nov 11 with Dr Basaatt inauguration. Obituaries for Mrs Georgia Wescott Wimber of West Union. 14 year old Mabel Stofenhagen shot accidentally near Wadenn, injuring right lung. investigation ongoing. Also a farming accident and a local eggs-for-goods promotion at Fair Store with Ladies furnishings and hosiery.
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Henderson Lbrary
Fayette
Dr. Basaatt
Bagnother
Mabel Stofenhagen
Joseph Stoffanhagen
Willia
Mabel
Reorganize the Elgin Band for town Concerts
Elgin seeks to reform a city band after previous collapse due to lack of leadership and funds. Fifteen to twenty local musicians stand ready, needing town backing. Citizens are urged to pledge a small yearly amount to sustain a permanent band for public entertainment.
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Elgin
Obituary for Jacob S Stahl of Elgin Iowa
Jacob Sheldon Stahl born February 21 1847 in Wyandotte County Ohio died October 18 1902 at his home in Elgin Iowa aged 65 years 7 months and 22 days He resided in Elgin for over thirty five years served briefly in state service in the 40th Town and attempted to muster into the U S service but was rejected due to poor health Funeral services were held at the Reformed Church Tuesday afternoon Rev R J Hook officiating interment at Elgin cemetery The children Fayatte county Republicans nominated for county offices and Democrats nominated several candidates including auditor clerk recorder county attorney coroner and surveyor with listed names and affiliations
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Jacob Sheldon Stahl
Wyandotte County
Ohio
Elgin
Iowa
Stahl
Aince
Davanport
U. S
Ran
R. J. Hook
Elgin Cemetery
Kimpson Gehring wedding at Clermont home
Miss Nancy Kimpson and Albert J Gehring wed October 8 at the Bretuall home Clermont ceremony led by Rev Bretuall They reside in Elgin at Bryant cottage Congratulatory note from the Bouo and friends.
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Nancy Kimpson
Albert J. Gehring
Bretuall
Clermont
Methodist Church
A Boy Reflects On Newspapers And Editors
A boy writes a humorous essay on newspapers and editors noting that many editors seem flawed yet vital. He muses on how papers come into the world, jokes about editors in heaven, and describes his own rural paper as poor yet useful, ending with a local social event mention for Friday October 17.
Ill Mrs Day of Indiana shoots self amid family absence
Fragmentary Iowa clipping reports a Hamp ton Indiana woman, ill Mrs George Day, shot herself through the heart with a 22 caliber rifle last week while relatives were away. Health cited as probable cause amid family distress and local inquiry.
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George Day
Hampton, In
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