Illyria area notices and fair week prep
Local notes recount oil pricing at Capper 10 cents a gallon, visits from residents including Lizzie Boyle from Waverly, and town folks traveling to fairs and relatives in West Union Forest City and Sioux City. Schools to open September 20, with Illyria Sunday school convening September 12 at 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kohler
West Union
Illyria
Lizzie Boyle
Waverly
C.F. Becker
Kansas
Nebraska
Isaac Conner
Gon
Ben
Forest City
Judgen
Will Schupbach
Ilyria
Enjoying Camp Life at Florence in a Camp Letter
A personal letter from F. R. Berg, dated September 2, 1909, describes life at Camp Florence Bayfield Wisconsin. He details building a small shack with porch, using an oil heater, and enjoying blueberries, blackberries, trout, and whitefish. He notes hard work finishing porch posts, plans to paint the exterior white, and hopes for visits from Elgin friends while sending regards to Hilgin acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Berg
Florence
Bayfield
Wis
Hughes
Old Jack
Elgin
Frep R. Bera
Will Ask For Franchise To Furnish Electric Lights
C Miller and son seek a franchise to supply electric lights and power in Elgin. They plan to run a wire line from Clermont where a power dam is under construction, offering the service without contracts and leaving decisions to the city and citizens. If approved, the line would extend to Elgin soon, bringing a potential improvement and future lighting options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Miller
Clermont
Elgin
Ole Peterson at Elgin Opera House Promises Bright Comedy
Ole Peterson, billed as the wittiest prettiest and catchiest musical comedy, plays at the Elgin opera house on Wednesday September 22. The production features eight big song hits and special scenery, hailed as one of the season’s best attractions. Ossian Carnival faced weather setbacks with rain delaying events from Thursday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Peterson
Elgin Opera House
District Court Jurors for September Term Report
Jurors for the September term are listed to report September 18 to Judge Fellows. Names include Jem Bradley D W Musser Herman Langrock F C Hoepfner FB L Wilson Lere Monroe Peter Cummings Gilbert Ostley Fred Draeger George Hendersho James P Sullivan Auburn Banks Clermont D N Austin Center J M Lynch L H Sivan Eden Barney Libra Fremont Will Adrian Fremont Ira Smith Fairfield Geo Voshell Fairfield Geo Nobles Fayette Harlan F H Schmitt Harlan Lyman Judd Oran M J Conway Oelwein F Corris I H Martin Oelwein J J Malsne Oelwein R J Wilson Oelwein G H Jamison Oelwein B F P Griffith Oelwein Frank Dunsmore Putman Fred Seedorff Jr Putman J E Boleyn Valley J H Shipton Pl Valley CG Smith Scott H C Hose Windsor J B White Westfield E B R Bailard West Union
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District Court
Fellows
Jem Bradley
D. W. Musser
Herman Langrock
F.C. Hoepfner
J. M. Lynch
L.H
Scott H. C. Hose
Windsor
J.B. White
Westfield
E. BR. Bailard
West Union
Private September 1909 marriage at Miller home
Rather Miller and Cleveland Erhardt wed September 7 1909 at the country home of the bride's parents Rev Draewel officiated. The ceremony was private with relatives and close friends. A German Baptist church reception followed with music and a wedding supper. Both praised as well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Miller
Cleveland Erhardt
Draewel
German Baptist Church
Henry Topp Reopens Lehman Blacksmith Shop
Notice announces the reopening of the Lehman blacksmith shop by Henry Topp. Tools brought from West Union, ready to perform all smithing work. Invites former patrons to visit and solicit continued and new patronage. The owner asks to remember the place and to come in.
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Lehman
West Union
Sam
Henry Topp
Farm For Sale Near Elgin With 180 Acres
The Jackp Kohler farm covers 180 acres three miles south of Elgin with most land under cultivation and 15 to 20 acres of timber. A large house and big barn are in good repair along with several other buildings. The property is well kept and offered at a right price. Inquiries go to Kohler in Elgin Town. Also notes West Union visitor Joe Ainsworth and friend, Ben Gruver from Clermont visiting the city.
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Jackp Kohler
Elgin
Elgin Canning Factory Sees Strong Corn Run
The Elgin Canning Factory reports a strong corn run with 117 tons delivered on Monday and more than 600,000 cans stored. Farmers continue delivering, with some finished and others to bring in over the next ten days or two weeks. The factory operates long hours and closes today for a holiday to attend Fayette County Fair.
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Elgin
Elgin Canning Factory
Fayette County
Circumstantial Evidence and a Family Scrape
A tale of Clyde a curious boy who blames his misdeeds on sister Pittie. He bursts into a room causing a scene as family members recall their October issue tale. J H Williams hosts his sister and Eleanor returning from Ortonville to Chicago for a visit. Dubuque District Dental Association meets in West Union today.
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Clyde
J. H. Williams
Notice to Grain Dealers and Centennial Events in St Louis
The Merchants' Exchange of St. Louis invites grain and elevator men to visit during October 4 to 9 with six day floor tickets upon request. Centennial celebration urges natives to attend. Reduced rail rates offered. Also, Rock Island Railroad places an electric car on the Iowa Falls division linking Vinton and Iowa Falls. Other notes: Mrs. Catherine Reagg dies at about 70 after brief illness. services at Apostolic Church. Elgin to host a new Standard Oil oil station near the depot to rival Cedar Rapids Co. Henry Topp upgrades his blacksmith shop with new machinery to improve service.
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Merchants' Exchange of
St. Louis
Pasiiorry Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Rock Island
Iowa Falls
Vinton
Towa Falls
Decorah
Walker
Catherine Reagg
Apostolic Church
Elgin
Standard Oil
Cedar Rapids Co
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’s Mosby
Benj. Conner
Isaac
Lucy and
Dewey Nichols
Maynard
N. H
C. L. Freiburghaus
Center
Clermont Streets
Thos. Lewis
Albert Schori
Sioux City
Remsen
la Porte City
And
Homa Brothers
Iowa
Ossian Carnival
Joe Ainsworth
Ben Gruver
Our City
Berg’s
Blacksarth
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