Three Oldest Settlers Of Jayette County Honored
A call from Lorenzo Dutton and Thas Cox honors Jayette County pioneers. Dutton settled in 1841 and witnessed early Great Northwest development, with Blonsley of Fayette and Brooks of Arlington as contemporaries. Cox joined Fayette in 1857. both men shaped early frontier life as locals recall rugged settlement and evolving civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Dutton
Thas Cox
Jayette County
Lorenzo MW
Thomas Cox
West
Union
Mr Dutton
A. G. Blonsley
Fayette
Chancey Brooks
Arlington
Mr. Dutton
Great Northwest
Chicago
Dutton
Mr. Cox
Fayette County
Dutton Toushedy
Yeoman Picnic At West Union Draws Large Attendance
The Brother hood of American Yeoman of Fayette County held a picnic at Fair Grounds West Union with broad county participation. Notables from Elgin attended including C J Harrington L H Oswald Noah Kiple Henry McMillax and J B Siglin. The event featured a check to pay all debts from a death, a bountiful supper, athletic events and a fat woman archery style act. Prize money was allocated, and officers’ stipends discussed amid remarks on Roman soldier rewards versus modern civilization. The crowd enjoyed the day and a sense of communal fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Fayette County
West Union
Elgin
C J. Harrington
L. H. Oswald
Noah Kiple
Henry Mc’ Millax
J. B. Siglin
Yan Sygkta
Avpoa
Cedar Rapids Carnival Aims to Draw Crowds Despite Flaws
The Cedar Rapids Carnival plans to boost attendance on October 8 with events in three west side parks. A single 25 cent admission grants access to a midways and nightly vaudeville on a large platform, plus races, fireworks, balloon and parachute stunts, and a Manila battle re‑enactment costing about $1,000 for the production. Railroads offer reduced fares within 100 miles.
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Manila
Cedar Rapids
Mismatched notices of licenses and travel deals
Fragmented notices include marriage licenses to Gillard and Miller, lime kiln sales near Elgin, Shilohs Cure testimonial, and BR and B. G. R. & N. Ry travel fare promotions. Mentions Cedar Rapids and Elgin with various vendors and dates, plus advertising copy on health remedies and excursions.
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J. Mortos
G.P
T. A. Cedar Rapida
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
Monron
Ottar Rapids
Pipe construction and substitutes deemed dangerous by London Telegraph
The London Telegraph warns that different pipe materials affect tobacco oils and safety. Clay, meerschaum, wood, and bone stems absorb oils, with amber substitutes and celeryoid plastics discouraged as hazardous. Special hygienic pipes and nicotine absorbers are cautioned against. smokers are advised to avoid those with attachments.
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Amlior
London ‘Telegraph
Amakera
Eggs for charity at St Johns Streatham
The pastor at St Johns Church Streatham orders offerings of new laid eggs from parishioners mostly cottage dwellers with poultry. Over 5,000 eggs donated and 4,972 stacked in the chancel. After evening service they are repacked and sent to hospital medical charities for patient use.
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Megs
St. John's Church
Streatham
England
Eye Color Legends in Historical Notes
A fragmented passage describes eye color meanings: light blue signals calmness and constancy, blue eyes with green tint less strong. greenish tints hint at wisdom and courage. pale blue or steel eyes imply deceit and selfishness. dark blue or violet suggest affection and purity, with a note on intellect.
Pay Your Taxes at The Citizen's State Bank of Elgin
The Citizen's State Bank of Elgin offers tax payment service to Pleasant Valley township residents. Call at the bank and leave the tax amount there to have taxes paid with no extra charge. The offer emphasizes convenience for taxpayers in Pleasant Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen's State Bank of Elgin
Pleasant Valley Township
Directory listing district officials and church staff
District Representatives, judges, mayor, assessor, and constables are listed alongside church denominations METHODIST EPISCOPAL, BRETHREN, and YERMAN BAPTIST with pastors and service times. Includes schools and names like Thos Updegraft, J H W Trewin, F K Lelio, W H Finku, Lulu Lokinan, G Lemon. Services occur Sundays and Fridays with varying times.
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Congress
Thos. Updegratf
McGregor
L. ¥. Fellows
Alike
A. N. Tlobson
Fayette
J. H W. Trewin
Lansing
J. B. Mattoon Revorder
F. KE. Lelio Assuasor
W. H. Finku Trowaurar
Tristeve
L.-Y. Ghrrich
Lee
John Lehman
Trens
Tj, Capper
Young People's Society
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Elcin
Blain
Lester Ainsworth
Admiral Dovey
Teh
Yank
Jackie
Bucktaluw
John Kendrick Bangs
John Kendrick
Bangs
Ladies’ Home Journal
Bhayie
Avery
Gost
George Heller’s
Fortes
Forbes
Lehman
JO Hoover
Wattman
Kent
Cass & Eganst
Cass & Eganst Add Oelwelt
Shuertt
Town Mutual
Alano
John Hoge
Owl
Oran
Charles Lyon
Thompson
Ansa
Walrathes
Josette Arseaneweg
Todda
Auvelr
Pemberton Park
Maynard
Angirto
Kuyu
Louta Bonder
Sylgetry
Westgate
Aviation
Himes
MO Lawrence
Millar
John Lohgh & Son
Own
Buffato
N. Y
Genta
Tan
W. Finke
Shiloh
W. H. Finke
Palda
Ab Law
Collacvions
OWA
A. Kreamer
Real Estake Agency
Abatrachor Lang Tiros
Conveyianeting
Qilea
Hoyt & Hancock
West Untoo. Town
B. Elgin
Gunderson& Knodigan's Shore
L, H. Lemki
Pau
Sova & Schlupp
Elqin
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys AT Law Special Aytentee
Pee
Cais
Cltiven
Stnia Bank
S. J. Greenley
Toonstog
Draying
Center Street
the Auditorian
John Christ
Fane
B. Schori & CO
Dealova Ih
Oithmen
Stockards and
Towa
Pales Boragn
NIME
Grush
Trina
Monton
Marky Kriplye
Rudy Buyter
Kiple
Sutter
Kiple & Sudrer
Soi City
Higin
Citizens
Bank
Mattoon
Pansrpurt
Tom Nolverson
Vic Resronnt
C. Becicer
Cece Gy
John Holverann
August Benson
Benachori
L. B. Mattoon
Dave Jacobin
United States
Europe
Tetms
R. J. Stoehr
R. J. Stehr
Dubuque Malting Company
H. Palzer
Movniet
Heller’s
Wincott Ardull
Rama
Cardus
Addyces
Chade
Tanooga
Tos
J. W. Smith
Comaey
Bessemer
A. Ely
Consolidated Steel and Wire Co
Ale OY Elgin
exPunfance
Scientific American
Broadway
N & Cos
DB York
Morton
Rida
Temps
Chin
Stage Paid
Bed Towne
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