Marriage Bells Celebrate Elgin Nuptials of Verone Schmid
A September 18, 1804 wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Schmid in Elgin united Miss Mar Verone Schmid to Mr Sidney Rubyer. Rev Templé officiated before a gathered assembly as floral decorations of white asters and a gold scheme adorned the rooms. The bride wore cream silk and carried white asters, and the groom appeared in black. Mrs Schmid, a prominent local figure, was celebrated for her refinement. Rubyer, a leading gown business man, earned broad community esteem. The couple planned a wedding trip and will reside in Elgin upon return, with congratulations from many relatives and friends including guests from Iowa West Union and Norfolk Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mythée Schmid
Mar. Verone
Sidney Rubyor
Ri. W. Mueh- Jsnthaler
Kaiel & Rubyer
Rubyer
Higin
Mra
Henry
Dye
Adale
Iowa
C. B. Rubyor
West Union
J. J. Chapman
West ‘Union
A. B. Rubyor
T. Rubyor
Hardy, Rubyer
Warnie Rubyor
Norfolk
Nebraska
W. &. Bailey and Family
Leep
Fragmentary historical notice on local goods and orders
A garbled OCR fragment mentions quantities of wood and a gale warning. It references names that appear to be misread and lists unclear orders, including Gunpersy and Monaan, with no coherent dates or places. The readable elements suggest a supply or procurement note rather than a completed news story.
The World's Fair Exposition at St Louis and its wonders
A sweeping feature on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St Louis, praising its vast grounds and costly palaces while noting exhibits from agriculture, forestry, and foreign nations. The article surveys buildings, features like the floral clock, royal gifts, and the Anthropological display, with references to Canada, California, Mississippi, and the Philippines, plus a grim mention of racing star Dan Patch’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
America
St. Louis
Thid Dlock
Union
Canada
California
Mississippi
United States
Middle West
Japan
U. S
Hey Foyssta
Washington
Colorado
Stiffold
New Jersey
South Africa
India
White Fen
Ohio
Chines
Italy
Mitchell County Gets Burglars
Mitchell County authorities report a Mitchell jewelry store break in three to four weeks ago with watches rings and other items stolen. Arrests were made at Oelwein and suspects possess similar property. County attorney Kuglet and deputy sheriff Ofr tide planned to extradite the suspects to Osage after serving twenty days in West Union jail. The Osage News notes a local caution about buying goods away from home and its impact on towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Oelwein
Kuglet
Ofr Tide
West Union
Osage
Osage News
Nine fading brothers of Littleport challenge all state teams
A brief sports note claims nine or ten Littleport brothers form a unique baseball squad, ages from thirteen to grown, challenging any other state team to play them. A separate caucus notice details a Republican meeting at Ole Pauls hardware in the precinct on Saturday evening September 24, 1904 at 8 o'clock, by order of committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleport
Tor Gure
Clermowr Township
Republican Caucus
Ole Pauls Ontg Hardware
Comitge
Guo. I. Soxon
Chapman
Frankie Kiple Dies in Elgin at Age 11
The poem and obituary note Frankie Kiple, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kiple, born December 11, 1808 in Higgin, Iowa, died September 17, 1904 after a three week illness. She is remembered for her cheerful disposition and talent, with a community mourning her loss in Elgin and Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie
May Kiple
Mrr
Mia
Marty Kiple
Higin
Iowa
Wadena
Frantsie
Elgin
Cad
Frankin May
Murray Kiple
Tipanes
Fearful Odds Enduring by Electric Bitter
An old soldier, long tormented by kidney disease, found relief after trying Electric Bitters. He reports rapid improvement and complete recovery, praising the remedy as a cure for kidney and stomach ailments. Miss Irena Hover was briefly ill that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Stone
Nauts
Jod
Higvans
Versailles
Tver
Also Mentioned on This Page
g'Sidney Wi
Rubyor and
Mergaret Verens Sehmid
Ayor
Aaa
Noel
Scranton
J. Vayer CO
Yowell
Mann
Ayers
Prof. Williams
Das Moines Regieté
Ledder
Edward
Soule
Iowa Falls
Dan Patch
Topeka
Dari Paitoh
Purdhane
Towatea
Dai Patoh
Réntiatkiitle
Mitchell County
Chicago
Prairie Queen
CG. S. Holstenson
Frankie Kiple
Gada
M. Kim
Miller & Son Sohymont
Hansos
Mason City
Kera
Sho
Hanges
Schneider
Casper Schneider
Ouy Aitizens
A Fisher
Onspek Schneider
Mesdathes
Harry Brown
Peter Nelson
Henry Nelson
Ontario
Cal
Mra. Steffin
Prairie du Chien
Fred Lehman
Whicas Hemo’ Ig
Red Schneider
Milbank
Dakate
Irena Hover
G. Yikdal
Elsin
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