Elgin Fire Destroys Block and Spurs Call for Water Works
A devastating early morning fire in Elgin destroyed multiple wooden buildings on a single block between two major structures, with flames spreading to Holzer, Berndt, Schlupp, and Thoma properties. Firefighters from Elgin and neighboring areas fought the blaze, saving some buildings and prompting calls for improved water works. Losses run into thousands, with the Holzer family hardest hit as they fled with little saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Holzer
John Berndt
Fred Schlupp
Elgin
Aames
Thoma
Elgin Savings Bank
Holzer
G. Stealhe
Henkes
Max Thoma
Elgin ‘Savings Bank
West Union Fire Company
Sherif Wright
Clermont
Ite
Eigin
Edison Concert Delights Large Edison House audience
A Thursday Edison Concert at the Edison House drew a packed crowd with standing room. Leola Lucey, Metropolitan Opera soprano, and Stearns Autist led the program aided by the Edison system and Stoehr Drug Co. The show featured vocal reproductions and instrumental samples, highlighting the Edison’s range. Citizens praised Stoehr & Co for their progressiveness in producing the event.
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Migin Opera House
Edison
Stoehr Drug Co
Aftirante
Misa Leola Lucey
Iriah
Metropolitan Opera Company
Mr. Stearns
Autist
Mias’ Lacey
Stoehr & Co
M E Church Notes New Pastor Soon At Charge
There will be no church services as the pastor attends a conference at Charles City. A new pastor likely arrives next Sunday to lead services. Sunday School will be held at the usual hour. The Ladies Aid Society met at the Methodist church and elected officers: Mrs. Ed Klingman president, Mrs. Sam Mosby vice president, Mrs. Fred Berg secretary, Mrs. Albert Schorl treasurer. They plan to apply all treasury funds to the minister gallery this year and start with an empty treasury, while remaining a vigorous group ready to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Stars
Mra. H. &. Hadsel
East
Eastern Star Lodge
Elgin
Sam Mosby
Anid
Summer
Town
State Board of Health
Iowa State Board of Health
Iowa
Health Board
United States
Corhell College
Cornell
Patterson
Clayton County
Maine
Rowan
Decorah
Echo
Fanny
M. E
Charles City
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
The
Indies
Sale of Real Estate by Referee in Clayton IA
Referee in District Court Clayton County Iowa offers for sale the Meyer farm in Highland Township described as parts of sections 20 township 92 north range 6 west. Bids must be placed promptly with confidential handling. sale aims to close as soon as possible.
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District Court
Clayton County
Iowa
John Meyer
Albert Meyer
Highland Township
John Fale
Corn Huskers Wage Debate Sets Per Bushel Price Range
Farm Bureau directors last week debated a fair wage for corn huskers and agreed the price should range from 6 1 2 cents to 7 cents per bushel. The average price targeted is about seven cents, to be recommended to county farmers.
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Farm Bureau
Notice of tool return and closing out sale
M. V. Kiple requests all owners of their tools to return them before October 4, the date of a closing out sale to dispose of all tools and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Kiple
Winter Wheat Seed Investment Advice and Local Land Business
A note urges planting winter wheat as a high paying crop and recommends sowing a few acres. Weibel MNL Co and A. M Weibel with Hang Grather traveled to Waukon on Tuesday for land business, accompanied by Ben Ben gon. The piece ends with a casual question about feelings after last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weibel Mnl Co
A. M Weibel
Hang Grather
Waukon
Ben Bengon
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Citizens’ State Bank
Weibel
Hans E. Grether
John Howard
Carl F. Raftis
Wadena
Jacob. Christen
C. Dummermuth
Haris E. Grether
West Uni
C. H. Williamson
Grand View Farm
Clerm
Will & Ed Wenger
Elkade
Fred Schneider
Halstenson & Schori
C. J. Harrington
No. Acres
M. &J.anderson
McGre
Ben J. Erickson
Ernest Grimm
L. G. & A. P. Lehman
Elg
Wesley Miller
West Union
J. Griesinger
Frank Crooks
Wader
John H. Smith
Arnold Bauman
John Johnson
Price
Berger Business
Fig Tae Depot
Elgin Land Company
A. M. Weibel
Elgin, Iowa
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