Guilty Brought to Justice in Kidnapping Case
A man known as J. W. Gardner and his North Dakota family checked into Hawkeye hotel about two weeks ago. He was arrested in Sumner on kidnapping charges and the group was taken to New Hampton to await North Dakota authorities. Gardner, about 40, married to one of his wife’s daughters, faces serious charges after a North Dakota sheriff met them upon arrival. The little girl’s fate remains undisclosed.
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Hawkeye
J. W. Gardner
North Dakota
Gardner
Sumner Lash
Win
New Hampton
Shirt Waists Sets Bargain Sale at Holstenson & Groth
Late style shirt waists offered at 1.00 and 0.50 dollars clear out prices. Bargain opportunity advertised by Holstenson and Groth inviting customers to buy now.
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Holstenson & Groth
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in Odd Format
A list of marriage licenses appears with couples including Frank Harteil Anna Fennell Els Wartz Lillie J Ewing Wn A Johnson Mas Kern Floyd Hughson Laura Redding James Tracey Amelia Fenchel W Smith Rose Epplar Raymond Truesdell Elgie B Wilson Harry Welt Stella May Tatro E Crisman Luella Voshell German Pleggenkuble Lana Nis man.
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Frank Harteil
Anna Fennell
Els, Wartz
Lillie J. Ewing
Wn, A. Johnson
Mas Kern
Floyd Hughson
Laura Redding
James E. Tracey
Amelia K. Fenchel
W. 8
Smith
Rose Epplar
Raymond Truesdell
Elgie B Wilson
Harry Welt
Stella May
Tatro E . Crisman
Luella Voshell
Pleggenkuble
Lana ‘Nisman
L. C. A. Thanks Contributors At Show Social Evening
The members of the L. C. A. extend sincere thanks to all who participated in the program at the show social last Wednesday evening. Gratitude goes to those who loaned dishes and other articles and to everyone who aided by their presence and patronage. By order of Committee.
Trespass Notice at Bauman Farm Rented Grounds
Notice forbids any person to trespass on Bauman farm land rented by John Bauman. Violators will be prosecuted for entering with gig or dog. Also notes an opera house dance scheduled for November 7 with a reminder of a good time.
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Furth
Gig
John, Bauman
Potatoes to be plentiful say Northwest shipments rise
An Associated Press dispatch from Sioux City says scarcity rumors are unfounded as Minnesota and the Dakotas expect a record potato crop. Railroads and commission houses estimate millions of bushels to be shipped west, with Minnesota alone producing over 1.1 million bushels from twelve towns. Local prices eased as shipments begin.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Northwest
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Sioux City Commission
Mineduta
Dakotas
Garland Tate
Great Northern Railroad Company
Bioux City
Elgin Public Schools Monthly Report Details Attendance
The Elgin Public Schools monthly report for the high school shows zero days taught and zero attendance, with an average daily attendance listed as 0.0. The roster includes pupils with no absences or tardies recorded among those present, and names listed for those neither absent nor tardy include Busia Capper and Grace Forbes among others. Principal J Harold Williams signs the Grammar Dept report.
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Busia Capper
Grace Forbes
Pearl Blow
Florance Conner
Selina Weibel
Geneveva Fennell
Irene Boyer
Florence Desart
Lee Smith
J. Harold Williams
Prin
Grammar Dept
Attendance records list and names of perfect in attendance
A fragmented attendance sheet lists names such as Maud Connor, Harry Becker, Nellie Schopp, Libbie Hunsberger, Grace Boyer, Clara Graham, Esther Sova, Ruth Nicklaus and many others as absent or tardy. It notes average daily attendance, days taught, and declares several as perfect in attendance with a long roster of names including Margarette Lebrin, Cora Conner, Nellie Hofer, Louis Becker, Harry Nicklaus and many more.
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Maud Connor
Harry Becker
Nellie Schopp
Max ‘Hunsberger
Libbie Hunsberger
Leslis’ Mattoon
Matbert Sussman
Grace Boyer
Clara Graham
Harold Stoshe
Esther Sova
Floesis Capper
Ruth Nicklaus
Robin Earls
Anna Freiden
Eva Weibel
Nullia 'Bohanan
Sylvester Grimm
Arthur Kinney
Viola Schopp
Mennie Baumgartner
Nelson Conner
Mable Pinney
Libbie Graver
Clarence Becker
Earl Jaquette
Mary Frieden
Mattie Bukennn
Lyle Rogers
Nora Stanton
Leota Phillips
Julius Trieburghaus
Adolph Stepanek
Sarah Sova
Myrtle Bolstanson
Nellie Mattoon
Eddie Wander
Purdy Rogers
Nellie Neuenswander
Gota
Margarette Lebrin
Cora Conner
Nellie Hofer
Gladys Doan
Louis Becker
Earl Kiple
Harry Nicklaus
Leonard Wegmiller
Otto Stoehr
Edan Boleyn
Freddie Hanson
Donald Doan
Florence Berg
Georgia Stoahr
Huldali Schvicker
Grace Grinm
Nellie Kiple
Bessie Hulstenson
Merle Klingman
Lola X Kiple
Charlie Conner
Clyde Boleyn
For Rent at Union Stone Quarry West of Elgin
The Union stone quarry one mile west of Elgin is for rent with all tools and derricks included. For information call or write Mrs. J. O. Mincer Route 3 Elgin. Also a safety ad urges readers to insure with Northwestern to avoid funeral costs.
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Union Stone
Elgin
J. O. Mincer
Married Fifty Years In Illyria Township Golden Anniversary
Fifty year wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs Peters at their home in Illyria township with many neighbors present. Mr Peters received a gold headed cane and Mrs Peters a pair of gold bowed spectacles as tokens of esteem. Guests enjoyed dinner and social conversation as they wished the couple many happy returns.
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Paters
Lyria Township
Peters
Squire Underwood
Illyria
Many
Sinara
Advertised Letters and Local Notices from Elgin Postoffice
Unclaimed letters addressed to James D. Ross and Mrs. Frank Binns will be sent to the Dand Letter Office if not claimed by Out Yl, 1008. The German Baptist church will hold services in English on Sunday November 1. Burianek and Stepanek report a very large business month as cigar manufacturers. The largest business month in the firm’s history.
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Elgin
Burianek & Stepanek
Gond
England seeks Iowa chickens as Davenport plant ships export
A Liverpool buyer in Davenport examined Armour fattening operations that run 11 000 birds weekly, delivering about 4 000 plump fowls per week. The plant, exporting to Iowa, uses scientific rations and strict health care to ensure tender meat. Davenport’s export trade expansion marks a new era for poultry production and distribution.
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Angland
Daven Port
Liverpool
England
Armour &A
Whiel
Davenport
B. C. A. Social Draws Crowd At Shoe Social
The Indies of the association hosted a shoe social on October 14 in the opera house. Attendees paid double the shoe number in coin for admission and were served hoe cofve doughnuts and ice cream. Miss Newcome assisted with a lively program. Receipts totaled 50.03 dollars as the treasury gained.
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Association
Tient
German Baptist Sunday School Thanksgiving and Mission Program
The German Baptist Sunday school schedules a Thanksgiving and Mission program next Sunday at 1 a m. All invited. A note asks the party who carried home the wrong umbrella to call the printing office to exchange.
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German Baptist Sunday School
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Royal Tailors
Agency For
Staley
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Thoma Bros
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Holstenson & Gro
Lizzie B. Lyons
Jennie Ke, Axpensey
Mrs. R. W. Peters
Thier
Alans Kuisey
L. Freiburghaus
Iowa
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