Waterloo collision suit targets Clyde Grant orchestra leader
Clyde Grant named defendant in a $25,000 damage suit over a Waterloo crash at 2 30 am involving Marvin Dean of Ohio. Grant says the Ford driven by Dean struck his car after the intersection, denying liability. No witnesses besides the orchestra members and the victim, who remained unconscious.
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Clyde Grant
Waterloo
Marvin Dean
Ohio
Grant
Dean
United States
Harold Wilder
Buchanan County
Sair
National Bank
New Hampton
Srd
Stove House
Atlamakee County
Bikader
Backbone State Park
Lamont
Hammill
Executive Council
Board of Conservation
Highway Comminsion
Acetic Park
Allamakes
Rossville Bank
Citizens Bank of Waukon
People’s National Bank of Waukon
John Hammall
Iowa
J. A. Tracey
New Fall Dresses at Mrs. Lehman Store
A new assortment of fall dresses just arrived. Visit Mrs. L. G. Lehman to view the collection and shop the latest styles.
Grandfather Strong Dies at 89 in Illyria Iowa
Charles Winthrop Strong born 1837 Lyme Haram Ohio died September 3 1926 in Illyria Payette Iowa aged 89. He married Elvina Talcott 1868 then Carrie Bark later in life. Survived by wife siblings four grandchildren and six great grandchildren with many relatives and friends. Funeral held September 5 at Illyria Church conducted by Rev Ernest J Starr. Burial in Illyria Cemetery. Card of Thanks from the family invites sympathies.
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Charles Winthrop Strong
Lyme Haram County
Ohio
Illyria
Payette County
Iowa
Henry County
Napolion
Jake Yearous
Elvina C. Talcott
Waujeome
Amelia Strong and Sons
Mia
Frances A. Talcott
Mary
Humphry
Clara
Minnie
Atdk
Kere Biars
John A. Strong
Sandusky
Grandfather Strong
Ernest J. Starr
Tlgria
Lauer to Run on Independent Ticket for Supervisorship
W P Lauer of Eldorado, defeated at the Republican county convention for the 1927 supervisorship, will run on the Independent ticket. He won the Republican primaries with 1888 votes while Mitchell had 1811 and Anderson 1736. His name appears in the third column of the Independent Ticket. Primary was June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lauer
Eldorado
Lauer
Mitel
Anderson
Wyin Community Club Protests Proposed Rock Island Train Change
Samuel Mosby T J Capper B J Baumgartner and Max Thoma represented the Wyin Community Club at a West Union meeting and luncheon. The group decided to join a broad protest against any curtailment of Rock Island branch service. Also present were delegates from other towns along the line. Mr and Mrs John Schneider returned Friday from Maple Hill and West Bend after a week visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mosby
T. J. Capper
B. J. Baumgartner
Max Thoma
Wyin
Community Club of
West Union
Rock Island
John Schneider
Maple Hill
Weat Bend
Hawkeye Publisher W N Rogers Dies at 47
W N Rogers editor and longtime publisher of the Hawkeye Beacon died at his home Sunday morning from complications of long illness. Born in Bethel township in 1872, he spent his life in the area, beginning in Hiden and later serving 33 years with Hawkeye Beacon, including 27 years as owner and proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Rogers
Hawkeye Beacon
Bethel Township
All Is Life
Hiden
Fayette County Logs Record Auto Revenues and Registrations
County Treasurer Beerman reports automobile license receipts through the month exceed last year’s by 10 347 45 with 34 233 75 total in 1925 and 94 550 15 so far this year. Vehicle registrations reach 7 864 autos and 405 trucks, motorcycles drop from 17 to 15. commentary notes autos cost more than crops and praises continued county fair growth.
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Beerman
Towa
Seth
Union
Local Rural Teachers and Church Notes Highlight Community
Clayton County rural teachers list many district staff across Marion, Memon, Highland Townships with numerous named educators. M E Church notes cover Ladies Aid, pre conference supper, Blain official board, Elgin Illyria Quarterly Conference, brief talks by Dr Kirwin, Sunday worship times, and school board plans. Apple crop report praises a large harvest but warns of excess supply and waste. Relish and pickles offered by Harry Heston with phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Blain
Elgin-Illyria
Kirwin Wil
Llyria
Jewish New Year Comes This Week
The article notes the Jewish New Year in 1926, marking 5686 on the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah signals the start of the holiday season with New Year’s Eve on September 8 and services begin as many Jews prepare for the observance.
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Events and Conference
Sunday, Sept 12 10 pm German service due to conference. English service Sept 19. Sunday school 11 am. Sept 11 3 pm meeting at Brainard. Sept 16 5 pm prayer meeting. primary department report with graduates and two new classes eyed. Buffalo Center conference Sept 7–12. attendees listed. Ladies Aid set bazaar for Thanksgiving Nov 25. Sept 7 officers reelected at Clermont home. local clergy and families named. several members traveled to Dubuque and Waterloo.
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Brainard
Quita
Buffalo Center
H. Keiver
Katie Bauman
Theo. Done
Christ Miller
J. F. Miller
Karl Miller
Otto Kruger
Arnold Bauman
Lauer
Freddie
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lailies’ Aid
L Miller
Clermont
Ph. Lauer
Mra. H. Keiser
Louise Schori
C. Ben- Rison
Margaret Capper Dies After Long Illness in 1870 Birth to 1926 Death
Margaret A Capper Hills died September 1 1926 after fourteen years of illness following a stroke. Born January 12 1870 near Elgin Iowa she married Chancey Hills in 1891 and had seven children Jess Powers Elgin Lucy Conner Clermont Mary Kohls Clermont Carl Ames William Milwaukee James and Bernard Charles City. Survived by three brothers and one sister and five grandchildren. Funeral held at Clermont home of daughter Mrs GB W Conner conducted by Rev Himeshi Starr.
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Margaret A. Hills
Margaret A. Cappar
Elgin
Iowa
Chancey Hills
Jessie Powers
Lucy Conner
Mary Kohls
Clermont
Carl
Ames
William
Milwaukee
Wis
James
Bernard
Charles City
T. J. Capher
Edward Capper
Chester
James Capper
Vinton
Eisie Reidel
West Union
Mre
W- Conner
Himeshi
Starr Af Elgin
Elgin Ladies Study Club enters fifth year next week
The Elgin Ladies Study Club founded in 1921 and federated in 1922 prepares to begin its fifth year with a meeting at Mrs. G. M. Grean home. The program includes Muste Roll Call Forestry and Forests Labor Legislation and Current Events led by Jennie Mosby. Members listed include Jennie Anderson, Edith Lehman Berg, Agnes Crowe, Lana Hadsel Henderson, Nora Robbing Klingman, Ida Perrin Patterson, Tryphe Lewis Knudtson, Linzle RB. Lynns, Jennie Boots Mosby, Marie Freiburghaus Muehlethater, Hattie MacKellar, Clara Halsten von Sehori, Arvilla Cowles Shaffer, Georgia Cast er Straueh, Marguerite Grather Green, Louise Schori, Ida Sehori Thoma, Gladys Carpenter Schori, with associate Gertrude Bump Starr and honorary Lowise Thoma Halstenson and Christin Eng hedaun Sehori. Officers listed are President Lana Henderson, Vice President Marguerite Greo, Secretary Tryphe Koudtson, Treasurer Lizzie B Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ladies” Study Club
G. M. Grean
Jennie Anderson
Urie Muvklethaler
Ames Crowe
Elgin Public Schools Open With Strong Enrollment
Elgin public schools opened Monday with steady enrollment. Tuesday classes started on time. High school totals show seniors 15 with 10 boys and 6 girls, juniors 14 with 7 boys and 7 girls, sophomores 22 with 11 boys and 11 girls, freshmen 22 with 9 boys and 13 girls. Overall 73 students enrolled: 37 boys and 36 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Klingbeil Again Owns Postville Herald After Purchase
Wm F Klingbeil again owns the Postville Herald after purchasing the paper from Mrs F W Hughes. The sale was completed last Tuesday with possession taken September 1. The Hughs had bought the Herald in October 1924 and ran it for nearly two years. For sale a few choice Duroc stock hogs priced to move. Contact Himer H Larson Bigta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Herald
Wm. F. Klingbeil
F. W. Hughes
Himer H. Larson
Bigta
Local Winners at Fair Honor Local Exhibitors Across Classes
A lengthy listing of local winners awarded premiums at the fair across livestock, poultry, sheep, swine, cattle, and produce. Names include Ed Boyle Stallion divisions, George Howard Pony, H W Helms cattle classes, F Rothlisberger beef and sheep entries, B R Dummermuth sheep, L Hungberger swine, and M Wunsberger poultry. Also noted are rural school exhibit, grains and vegetables credits, with multiple first place claims and numerous second and third placements cited.
Pre-Conference Supper Postponed by Ladies Aid Society
The M B Ladies Aid Society have postponed their Pre-Conference supper to Friday evening September 10 at 6 o'clock in the church. Menu includes chicken noodles mashed potatoes gravy corn cabbage salad jelly tomatoes light bread brown bread apple sauce cake coffee. Make no other date or plan to come.
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M.B. Ladies’ Aid Society
Echo for Elgin students abroad at nine months
A letter urging Elgin residents with children away at school to subscribe to the Echo for the school year of nine months at a price of 1.50. It notes the family copy can be mailed after use, making a convenient home connection.
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Elgin
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B. R. Dummermuth
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Mervi Hunsberg
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Ed Bauder
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