Obituary for W Habeger of West Bend and family ties
W Habeger born January 5 1840 Ohio died September 4 1917 at Morton Illinois. Married Magdalena Pharrer November 4 1864 seating a large family. fourteen children born, three preceded, survivors spread across Iowa Oregon Illinois Mississippi South Dakota and Red Cross nurse Ida Habeger headed to France. Funeral at Illinois home with many out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Habeger
Ohio
Morton
Ilinois
Fayette County
Magdalena Pharrer
Weat Doion
West Bend
J. A. Habeger
Elgin
Iowa
Cc. W. Carstedt
JoHey
E. B. Fraedrick
Ridge
Oregon
D. 5. Broder
Algo
J. BE. Habeger
Nunda
South Dakota
D. J. Habeger
Ottison
W. A. Habeger
Chicago
Illinois
Charles Imhoff
Benjamin
Mississippi
Mary Habeger
Ida Habeger
Red Cross
France
Peter Hodel
John Roche
Casper Blunier
Frank Blunier
Tohn Beer
Philip Legel
Lydia Bucher
Will Beer
John Zimmermann
Elmer Blunier
Roanoke
Dan Habergar
Mary Habergar
Sarah Imhof
Harry Zangg
Emma. Fehr
Louis Schneider
Joe Schneider
Joe Bannart
John Habegar
Madison
Godfred Pharrer
Hawarden
Deerhammer
Oelwein
Harry Wander
Mary Schneider Pioneer Matriarch Laid To Rest In Apostolic Church
Mrs Mary Schneider daughter of Nicklaus Phfarrer and widow of Joseph Schneider long respected pioneer of Clayton County died aged eighty years eight months eleven days. Born in Bern Switzerland in 1836 she came to America in 1853 with cholera epidemic sickness aboard. She married in 1868 and raised twelve children with fifty six grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Apostolic church east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schneider
Nicklaus. Phfarrer
Bern
Switzerland
Clayton County
Joseph Schneider
Yrorn
Joseph
Louis
West Bend
Rachel Frieden
Rosina Baumgartner
Louisa Marti
Celia Schneider
Ben
Fred Schneider
Elgin
Mary Hunder
Oelwein
Christ
Apostolic Church
Gotfred Phfarrer
Hawarden
Eigh
the Apostolic Church
Card of Thanks for Mary Sehnoeider
Expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who offered aid and comfort during the illness, death, and burial of Mrs. Mary Sehnoeider. Acknowledge both word and deed and extend thanks to all.
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Mary Sehnoeider
Mrs. Rosa Rathenhueler Schlupp Dies in Elgin at 72
Mrs. Rosa Rathenhueler Schlupp, a Swiss native who died at her Elgin home on Monday night September 3, 1917, aged 72, came to the United States in 1867. She married Fred Schlupp in 1873, lived in Clayton County, later moved to Elgin where he opened a store, and the family remained there. A devout Apostolic Christian, she cared for children and left behind her husband and brother G Rathenbueler of Garrison SD. The funeral was held at the Apostolic church and interment followed at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schlupp
Switzerland
Rosa Rathenhueler
Clayton County
Elgin
Schlupp
Miss Mary Shaffer Begins Teaching at Lime Spring
Miss Mary Shaffer is teaching at Lime Spring starting this week. Her father J D Shaffer drove her there in his car last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shaffer
Lime Spring
J. D. Shaffer
Elgin Canning Factory Seeks Hand Huskers And Help
The Elgin Canning Company expands its corn packing season with a demand for hand huskers and help to keep up with late hours. The modern plant showcases fast, accurate canning as workers operate machines under factory rules while visitors are welcome to observe the busy process.
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Elgin Canning Company
Honda
Huskerg
Elgin
School Opened Tuesday at Elgin Public Schools
Elgin public schools opened Tuesday with good local enrolment. The teaching staff is full and preparations completed. Superintendent J. E. McCoy, Principal Tracy Hodson, and teachers Lorena Meek, Lizzie B. Lyons, Mildred Harrington, Mrs. J. E. McCoy, and Elma Rothlisberger begin the year ready for a prosperous term.
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Elgin
J. E. McCoy
Tracy Hodson
Lorena Meek
Lizzie B. Lyons
Mildred Harrington
Elma Rothlisberger
Fayette County Draft Calls 300 More Men for Quota
The district exemption board ordered 300 additional men from Fayette County to report at Otwein or West Union over Thursday through Saturday. The list was not published due to late arrival. Jacob Nelson sold and exchanged farms near Dover Center and Decorah with Lucas Olson, possession to occur in spring. Paul Albright, a former creamery helper, traveled to Cedar Rapids for U S army exam. Elgin Concert Band toured Clermont, with a postponed return concert on September 19 to be held on Elgin streets, inviting all to attend.
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Fayette County
Oalwein
West Union
Jacob Nelson
Dover Center
Lucas Olson
Decorah
Posession
Lucas
Mr. Nelson
Osman Nelson
Paul Albright
Cedar Rapids
U. S. Army
Elgin
Clermont
Brick City
Soldier Boy Letters From Ft Bliss Describe Desert Life
The letter from a soldier recalls three months at Ft Bliss Texas with hot sand storms no vegetation and a dry Rio Grande valley near El Paso He notes Mexican presence along the river potential moves for troops and ongoing training while many units head to France or eastern posts. A local obituary and a business notice follow about community figures and a store closing sale.
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Ft. Bliss
Texas
Rio Grande
Turkey River
el Paso
Sam
Ely
St. Bligs
France
Hue
Towa National Guard
Deming
New Mexico
Soa
Towa
Toye
Sunday School Campaign Aims to Unite Fayette County
The Fayette County Sunday School association urges all county Sunday schools to join a two month drive begun in September to repair weak areas and strengthen organization. Canvassers will record denomination preferences and invite participation. The October rally month aims for record Sunday school attendance on October 28 as part of the drive. FRANK MORRISON chairs the campaign committee.
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West Union
Fayette County
Unclaimed Mail List From Early 20th Century Post Office
Postmaster notice lists unclaimed letters at end of week of September 8, 1917. Addressees include Dan Stansberry Al Signor Mr Wm Lingel Floyd Briggs Rev G A Stauffacher The Van Steklen Co Miss Imez Springer Mrs Engel Nelson Miss Edith Koch. Letters to be sent to dead letter office September 22 1927 if unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Stansberry
al Signor
Wm. Lingel
Floyd Briggs
G. A. Stauffacher
van Steklen Co
Imez Springer
Engel Nelson
Edith Koch
Miss Frances Skarshaug Enters Mt Vernon College
Miss Frances Skarshaug visits Mt Vernon on Monday to enroll in college, planning a specialization in music. The move marks a step toward formal study in her chosen field with expected focus on musical instruction and performance opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Skarshaug
Mt. Vernon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Savings Bank
The
Elgin Savings Banke
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
P. Habeger
Elgin Canning CO
Boies Cayper
Berch" Moats
Calumet
Oklahoma
Wiliam Hitch
Moats
Joseph Patterson
Brainard
Boleyn
Higin
Beho
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Ern Schorl
L. J. Groth
Caghter
Frank Morrison
T. J. Capper
Lion Brand
Lion
Max Thomas Elgin
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