Fatal fall from barn cupola ends life of Henry Weihe
Henry Weihe a 64 year old farmer of Henderson Prairie near Postville died instantly after falling from the barn cupola thirty five feet above the loft. He was found on the ladder with neck dislocation and multiple injuries. Weihe was respected in Elgin and Postville circles and father of Mrs. R J Stoshr. Funeral services were held at Postville today.
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Henry Weihe
Henderson Prairie
Postville
Weihe
Weiho
Elgin
R. J. Stoshr
Matthye
Gostz
Gov Shaw Charges 25 Cents to Hear Speech at West Union
Iowa Governor Shaw spoke at the West Union fair grounds during Mair in session. Attendees paid a quarter to hear him, prompting debate over whether the governor’s appearance was a genuine public service or a bid for votes.
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Shaw
Iowa
West Union
Mair
Fish Way Meeting to Push Suit Against Elkader Mills
A meeting for anglers and supporters of placing a fish way at Elkader dam will convene in the Citizen's State Bank back room next Saturday. Organizers plan to initiate a lawsuit against Elkader mill owners to compel installation, citing prior actions in Vinton and Cedar Rapids as precedent. All fishers are urged to attend at eight o clock.
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Elkader
Citizen's State Bank
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Elgin Brand Heist Attempt At Canning Factory
A disguised man arrived at a canning factory claiming to be a farmer bringing sweet corn. The intruder, Jim Lisher of Jim's Hotel and West Union, wore a diamond ring and gold glasses, drew suspicion, and was confronted after vain attempts to unload the load.
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Egypt
Lisher
Jin
Jim
Mike Bellieve
Ezri
Robert Bonner
Jim Lisher
West Union
Joseph
Child Injured By Ax in Barker Family Yard
Notice from Elgin reports a Barker girl age unknown was struck in the forehead by an ax while children played in the yard. The injury split the face and fractured the skull, and the child was said to be dying, though no confirmation had been received. The Barkers reside on Mink Creek south of Elgin, former Lutra address noted.
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Elgin
Barker
Mink Creek
Reinhart
Lutra
Fall Fatality Claims Elgin Teen John Wagmiller
A fall from a porch roof in Elgin claimed the life of 19 year old John Wagmiller. He had been sick with measles and may have suffered temporary insanity, falling from Henry Jocks porch at 1 30 am. He died a few hours later. Funeral services were held at the German Baptist church conducted by Rev. R. J. Hack.
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John Wagmiler
Henry Jock
Elgin
Young Wagmiller
Mr. Jock
Jock
Perryman
Waymiller
Wagmiller
German Baptist Church
R. J. Hack
John Wagmiller
Fritz Wagmiller
State of Iowa Fayette County Notice of Suit against J B Hogate
On or before September 16 1899 a petition by RE D Southorn seeks 600 dollars for keeping and care of a jack and requests attachment against Hogate's property. If not defended by noon October term beginning October 9 in West Union the court will enter default and render judgment. Attorneys Atneworth Ainsworth & Dykins for plaintiff. Additional note mentions Karl's Clover Root Ten for constipation with offer to refund if not satisfactory.
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State OF Iowa
Fayeite
J. B. Hogate
Clerk of the District Court
Fayette County
Iowa
RE. D. Southorn
Anid District Court
West Union
Atneworth, Ainsworth & Dykins
Plaintsa
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Rocky Mountain
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G.L. Praiburghaus
Lyle
Interow of
North Eastern
Towalivety Phoralley
Ningon
Lester Ainsworth
Democratic County Ticket
T R Stam
Edward Hanson
Culver
Oelwein
JW Rosser
Arlington
J W_DWYER
Fremont
A KR Rogers of
Surveyor
Little Af
Gov. Shaw
Fish Way Meeting
Karl
Hans Keiser
Elgin, Town
John Boleyn
Eigin, Iowa
Citizens State
Bank
L. BR. Mattoon
John Holverson
Viea
O.becker
Eos Scartner
L. B. Mattoon
John Halverson
Auy Benson
F. Becker
David Jacobin
United States
Europe
A.j. Palliat
Lu Wa
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys AT Law
L. H. Lemke
Nomzora Thoic
Bova & Schiupp
Caile
Citizen's Brave Bank
Gat
Euan
Saifa
Action
S. J. Greenley
Toantog
Pham
Mra
Charley Becker
Chicago
Klingman
Robert Evans
Jown
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