Gotch Wins Wrestling Title at Comiskey Park
Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa defeated Hacken Gehrmidt known as the Russian lion in Chicago at Comiskey Park. Gotch won the first fall in 14 minutes 18 seconds and the second fall in 5 minutes 21 seconds to retain the championship. The match showed Gotch’s mastery and travel distance did not deter him from proving he is the stronger wrestler. Mrs Herman Lehrner and family return from Kansas trip to visit in Iowa with relatives.
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Ane
I Comskey Park
Chicago
Ill
Frank Gotch
Humboldt S
Hackengehrmidt
Ich
Oves
America
Iowa
Reiis
Auto Crashs Through Fence In Melbert Kohler Ride
Sunday a car driven by Adolph Lehman veered from a narrow turn near C J Harrington place, jumped a ditch and barb wire fence, halted in a field. Lehman lifted the damaged car to place a plank under a wheel. no injuries or significant damage reported. Dr Autchinson, Dentist, Elgin.
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Melbert Kohler
Ina Kohler
Dora Mathews
Messers
Adolph Lehman
Lehman
C. J. Harrington
Auto Picnic at Fayette Honored by Weibel Hosts
The Automobile Association picnic at Fayette on the U S U campus last Thursday was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Weibel. Attendees enjoyed a tasty dinner, friendly conversation across county lines, and a program featuring G P Hancock, Hon Frank O'Brien, Ex Governor Larrabee, and President Cooper. The Fayette Band led the return journey as cars rolled through town.
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A. M. Weibel
Automobile Association
Fayette
G. PP
Hancock
Frank O'Brien
New Hampton
Larrabee
Cooper
Open Letter Calls for Peace Over Sunday Morning Howl
Pastor J G Drawer appeals to citizens to curb nocturnal disturbances after a Sunday morning ruckus. He condemns loud revelry that disrupts sleep and urges lawful protection, urging offenders be warned and restrained.
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J.G. Drawer
Holzer Buys Tobacco Works to Start Cigar Manufacture
George Holzer has purchased Burianek & Son’s interest in the Great Central Tobacco Works and, after the revenue collector’s arrival, will begin making cigars. The young entrepreneur aims to supply the finest cigars locally and earns a welcoming reception from area business leaders. Dr. H. S. Hadsel attended a pension board meeting in West Union. E. G. Brown plans an up to date picture show in West Union on Wednesday night September 18 at the opera house.
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George Holzer
Burianek & Son
Great Central Tobacco Works
George
H. $. Hadsel
West Union
Pension Board
E. G. Brown
Opera House
Factory Notes Amid Strong Canning Season and Local Sports
The plant reports steady progress with record corn receipts and high daily can counts as Wednesday evening earnings match last year’s pack. Chas Hunsberger set a top tour corn record, while Gladys Doane suffered a hand pinch at the husker. The canning team plans a Kohler Park game Sunday, and workers chase wrestling fever despite safety jokes from Superintendent Dean.
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Chas. Hunsberger
Canning Factory
Kohler’s Park
Gladys Doane
Gunder Items From Local Visitors and Visits
Ruth Reierson visited at Rolands Tuesday. N Nelson called on business at Elgin Tuesday. Alma Nelson traveled to Postville Friday. Mr and Mrs KE Groth spent Sunday at the Olson home. E E Nelson did business at Clermont last week. Isabelle Bergan visiting Thompson home near Clermont. Rev N Arveson spent Tuesday evening at N Loftsgard home. Mrs Anna Groth ill the past week. Theodore Loftsgard traded a business trip to Farmersburg Tuesday. Little Ethel Gulsvig sick under Dr Miller care. Ed Hofer and wife of Elkader were here one day last week. Mrs N Simerson and daughter Ruth visited at Bricksons Tuesday. H Larson and wife passed through Tuesday to Clermont. Josie Nuss returned from visit with theude near Bikader. Mr and Mrs Gus Gunderson and Clara Nelson spent Sunday at B Nelson home. Mr and Mrs M Hausberger on Elgin spent Sunday at K A Kirkeberg home. Mr and Mrs Lind and family enjoyed the township fair at Clermont Friday. The township fair at Clermont last week attracted many. Mollie and Lillie Wold returned to Decorah Saturday after summer with friends here. A number from this vicinity attended 101 Ranch Wild Wear show at Prairie du Chien Tuesday. Bennie Clausen hurt his hand quite badly last Friday.
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Ruth Reierson
Rolands
N. Nelson
Elgin
Alma Nelson
Postville
KE. Groth
Olson
E. Nelson
Clermont
Isabelle Bergan
Thompson
N. Arveson
Theodore’ Loftsgard
Farmersburg
Ethel Gulsvig
Miller
Ed Hofer
Elkader
H. B. Berr
Chicago
Esther Kendrick
Ilo Patterson
Fred Reichert
Volga
Rev. Graham
Evlith Richards
Wenger
C.L. Klingman
Charlie
Edgar Kimball
Tred Wenger
Oelwein
H. B. Kerr
Arlington
Wilbur Patterson
Mattocks
Enoch
Oklahoma
Lillie Kohler
West Union
John Rothlisberger
Highland District No. 3
Edna Voss
C. M. Klingman
Ben Stahl
George Kohler
Babetha Kansas
Ela Foxwell
Pairmont
Dakota
Will
Geo Kohler
Lulu
C. Wenger
R. H. Peters
Fremont
Ogle
James Barnhouse
Near
Brainard
Jay Colgrove
Cedar Rapids
Local residents engage in visits and notices
Thursday events unfold as residents travel to Chicago and nearby towns while relatives and friends visit Clermont Postville Elgin and Volga. Various acknowledgments include school openings in Highland District No 3 with Edna Voss as teacher and numerous family visits and departures across multiple homes and farms.
Savings Banking Boosts Wealth With 4 Percent Rate
Handfuls of money go to savers while spenders rarely save. By banking savings you rapidly increase the pile and become wealthy. Our banking system proves itself with liberal methods and consistent support. We invite your account and promise excellent treatment, with 4 percent on deposits.
Elgin Iowa Chronicle Notes Opens Sept 18 and Local Happenings
Elgin Iowa reports school will begin Monday September 18. A picture line at the opera Louse on September 13 with tickets 10 and 15 cents and program at 8 30. Local residents George Kohler family have returned to Bern Kansas and Odesa Treat has gone home to New Hampshire. Mrs C F Trumbold and son Leslie left Communia for relatives. Citizens State Bank received new safety deposit box section. Mrs John Falk home hosted a wool carding bee last Thursday ending with dinner, a social gathering and ongoing work.
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Price
George Kohler
Bern
Kansa
Odesaa Treat
New Hampton
Citizens’ State Bank
John Falk
Ambiguous Financial Ledger Fragments From Historic Debit Records
Fragmentary OCR shows entries on deposits checks bills payable and capital stock with scattered amounts and terms. Reads like a ledger noting overdrafts personal property value and other profits while mentioning water directing expenses and a Burplas fund.
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Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Gotch
Herman Lehriner
Kansas
Autchinson
Thoma Bros
Elgin, Or
Johnson-Corbet
Dean
Gunder
H. Larson
Cleremont
Josie Nuss
Theude
Bikader
Clara Nelson
B. Nelson
Cora Olson
Wold’s
Anna Alsaker
Myrtle Shering
Marie Vellersven
Nora Eviekeon
Illyria
Ed Gehring
Martin Frey
Kendrick
Esther
C. M. Fritz
Fred Kendrick
E. Gehring
Thos. Richards
Caas Medberry
Fritz
Kendrick Cave
Guizeny State Bank
Elgha
Fayatte
Bus Nea
Alaeusat
Soa
State OF Iowa
Uae
F Becker
TM. Schorla
Thy Sims
Pyald Bank
Breer
PBL
C. Treu
Semin
Notary Public
Rey Hewoul, Ebiad Benhon
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