Jury Proceedings and City Power Vote in Sumner
In W L Eichendorf's court jurors sought excuses during criminal proceedings and indictments were returned including larceny, child desertion, prostitution and rape cases. Pedro Ramos murder case resumes after a hung verdict. Sumner adopts Central States Power and Light franchise referendum for ten years with a 10 cent cap, following prior Municipal Utilities votes and a controversy over vendor legitimacy and a visit by ex-employee Hoppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Eichendorf
Roy Binning
Dewey Hinkel
Peter Thompson
Eli Thompson
Mary Thompson
Arig. Stahr
J. Wayne
Robinson
Paul Stewart
Harley Stewart
Henry Breiteptecher
Pedro Ramos
State of Iowa
Sumner
Central States Power &Light Corp
Central States
Municipal Utilities Co
Eredi
Omner Gazette
Salvation Army Drive Planned for 1929 30 Campaign
The Salvation Army prepares an annual Home Service Appeal in non-corps counties. A field representative will visit the community soon to support the Women’s Home and Hospital and its efforts to rehabilitate sheltered individuals after a three month stay. The organization runs thirty institutions in the state and promotes the slogan Service in the Interests of Others.
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Salvation Army
Mexican suspects in Ramirez murder case endure prolonged trial
Ramos stands as a witness while two co defendants pleaded guilty and received reformatory terms not exceeding 40 years. The state alleges Ramos helped, holding a gun to Ramirez's head to enforce orders. M M Cooney prosecutes alone with J R O'Brien defending. Trial expected to run the full week. Also, license violator Will Adley fined 100 dollars plus costs and jailed in Fayette county jail. John Turek, 16, condemned to Eldora Training School for burglary after looting Tousley Cigar Store, Sheriff took him to Eldora. Dewey Oppermans guilty of driving drunk fined 300 dollars and up to one year in reformatory, suspended for good behavior. Also a public works contract on Larrabee hill at Clermont approved for grading and cutting, 882 of a mile, one of the worst hills onroute 18.
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Ramos
Ramirez
Reformatory
M. M. Cooney
J. R. O'Brien
Will Adley
Bandasia
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Fitch
Fayette County
Eldora
Eichendorf
John Turek
Oelwein
Iowa
Turek
Tousley
Art Bennett
Robertson
District Court
Dewey Opperman
Anamosd
Larrabee Hill
Clermont
State Engineer
Ames
McGregor
Helms Cattle Do Well At Fairs In August Circuit
EH W Helms returns home from La Crosse after a busy fair circuit starting in August. He reports ribbons at every show with two standout animals: an aged cow winning 16 grand championships and a two year old bull taking first in all two year class showings.
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EH. W. Helms
la Crosse
Boulevard Lights Warm Elgin Streets At Last
Elgin unveiled its new boulevard lighting on Friday night September 20, marking a major upgrade from the 25 year old system. New posts stretch from hotel corner to depot and from the Feller residence to the Boleyn corner in West Elgin, though full integration awaits wiring changes by Central States Corporation and Bell Telephone Co. The town hopes prompt action to complete the project and enhance both service and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Central States
Center Street
Feller Residence
Boleyn
West Elgin
Central States Corporation
Bell Telephone Co
Elgin Canning Company Completes Corn Packing
The Elgin Canning Company finished the season's packing of sweet corn on Monday evening with ample corn in warehouses to meet contracts and some to spare. Overall the season exceeded expectations. Superintendent Dean tested canning peaches for home use but did not plan to expand the business. Next on the program is carrots, though not as extensively as melons last year.
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Elgin Canning Company
Dean
Schori couple to start new bungalow home in Elgin
Mr and Mrs Leo Schori began building a new bungalow on the former Hunsberge site across from the Albert Schori residence. Foundation staked Saturday and basement digging began Monday under builder Mr Kiple. It is 20 by 26 feet with eight rooms. This marks the third new home in Elgin this year, following C B Schori and W C Fadle projects.
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Leo Schori
Hunsbercy Lorg
Albert Schori
Kiple
Elgin
C. B. Schori
W. C. Fadle
Fothergill
Upper Iowa Appointments Listed at Dubuque Conference
Bishop Leete released the closing session appointment list from the Dubuque conference. Names include Rev J J Snyder Elgin Mlyria A B Chamberlain Arlington G C Northdurst Colesburg D V Butler Delhi G D Gaide East Dubuque J D Clinton Fayette J E De Long Greeley D M Parker Lima R H Collins Oelwein E J Sheldon West Union E J Starr Geneseo R V Porter New Hampton F O Hillman Conrad.
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Leete
Dubuque
J. J. Snyder
Elgin
Mlyria
Snider
Hawk- Eye
A. B. Chamberlain
Arlington
G. C. Northdurst
Colesburg
D. V. Butler
Delhi
G. D. Gaide
East Dubuque
J. D. Clinton
Fayette
J. E. de Long
Greeley
D. M. Parker
Lima
R. H. Collins
Oelwein
E J. Sheldon
West Union
E. J. Starr
Geneseo
R. V. Porter
New Hampton
F. O. Hillman
Conrad
Petition for Open Season on Pheasants in Fayette County
Fayette county petitions circulated asking the state game department to grant an open season on pheasants by mid October. Advocates claim pheasants are plentiful in the western part of the county and predict several days of total sport if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
State Game Department
Oldest horse in Iowa dies at Nashua
The 36 year old standard bred Morgan mare belonging to A. J. Blasier of Nashua died Wednesday of last week. Foaled May 15, 1894, she was said to be Iowa’s oldest horse and traced to J. J. Lynes’s Plainfield farm. She could still eat oats and corn and once trotted a mile in 2:80. Nearby visitors from Cary, Ohio called on several local residents Tuesday.
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A. J. Blasier
Nashua
Iowa
J. J. Lynes
Plainfield
Hits Grader on Highway Car Wrecks Dons Family
The Rev Dons and his son Frederick were injured when their Franklin sedan hit a parked grader on the paving two miles past Independence. Mrs Dons and Elsie escaped unharmed. F C Muehlethaler driving from here narrowly avoided a similar crash. The family remains with Mrs Rosa Muehlethaler as repairs are undertaken.
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Rey
Theo
Dons
Forest Park
Independence
Franklin
Frederick
Elsie
Two Iowa Farm Weeklies Merge National Publications Unite
Two Iowa farm weeklies, The Iowa Homestead and Wallace's Farmer, will merge and appear as a single magazine starting October 26. The consolidation was announced by publishers Dante Pierce and John P. Wallace.
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Iowa
Wallace
Farmer
Dante Pierce
John
P. Wallace
Wallace Family Restructures Farm Paper Leadership
John P. Wallace will be general manager and Henry A. Wallace editor of the combined Wallace's Farmer and Town Homestead papers. Pierce exits, moving to Racine Wisconsin to publish the Wisconsin Agriculturiana Farmer. The Homestead and Wallace's Farmer combine assets totaling about 7.5 million dollars with net values listed as 180,000 for the Homestead and 35,000 for Wallace's Farmer.
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Itor
Seane
Hewn
Wallace
John P. Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Pierce
Racine
Wis
Wisconsin Agriculturiana Farmer
Mrs Johnson Improves After Rochester Hospital Visit
John Johnson and Mrs John Wm Boyle visited Mrs Johnson in St. Marys hospital Rochester Minnesota from Saturday to Tuesday. She was very low on arrival, improved Sunday and continued to progress, with attendants hopeful she could return home after a restful week. Daughter Mrs Yenney remains with her.
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John Johnson
Wm. Boyle
Rochester
Minn
Mrs. Johnson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ms. Johnson
Mrs. M. Yenney
Benton Missouri Prepares for 10000 at Neighbor Day
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes Benton expects about 10,000 people for Neighbor Day on October 3, a remarkable turnout for a town of just over 200. Alden Pinney, a former Elgin boy, is a leading figure in organizing the event and likely to receive much of the credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Benton
Missouri
Alden Pinney
Elgin
Shower for Miss Cora Berg in Fox Lake area
Miss Cora Berg was honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Olaf Berg northeast of Elgin. Neighbors gathered to celebrate before she leaves to join Mila Halverson of Fox Lake Wisconsin.
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Misa Cora Berg
Olaf Berg
Elgin
J. Mila Halverson
Fox Lake
Winois
Phy
Surfacing Contract Let for Primary No 56
The Iowa State Highway Commission awarded Jones & Hiestand of Lancaster Wisconsin a $41 186 contract to surface 9 053 miles of Primary No 56 from Cassatt hill west of town to the Fayette county line using 9 958 cubic yards of crushed rock. A second section Elkader to Cassatt hill 1 861 miles was not let. Quarry likely in Highland township to supply rock. Soft spots in the road will be dug out filled with sand and coarse rock before the crushed rock overlay.
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Jones & Hiestand
Lancaster
Wis
Iowa State Highway Commission
Amer
Cassatt Hill
Fayette County
Elkader
Wisconsin
Highland Township
Ladies Aid Divisions Appointed by Society
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. R W Muehlenthaler s home and appointed divisions for the coming year. Division 1 includes Mesdames Sam Lehman and others. Division 2 lists L B Carter Thomas R W Muehlenthaler H B Gilson and more. a third division led by Seton Treat Borg with chairmen and assistants is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Thesiduiheeeeeel
Sam Lehman
Samuel Mosby
Charles Feller
Clem Schmit
Mel Kohler
Mae Bopp
H. Weins
Frane DeSart
Emma Bunting
Robert Peters
Pred Reichert
Jon
L. B. Carter
Thoma
Bridge Party Hosts Score at Home of Mrs. Muvhlenthaler
Mes. John Muvhlenthaler entertained numerous guests at a bridge party Friday evening at his home. Four tables played and high score went to Mrs. Fred Muvhlenthaler with Mrs. Ed Hanson second and Miss Harriet MacKellar third. Attendees included Mesdames Schori, Dean, Kohler, Nicklaus, Hanson, Nell Schori, Skarshaug, Knudtson, Holzer, Carter, Greenley, Mitchell, Stoehr, Feller, Schmid and Miss MacKellar.
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John
Albert Schori
T. W. Dean
Fred Kohler
Ed Hanson
C. W. Nicklaus
Nell Schori
Mary Skarshaug
H. T. Knudtson
Ern Holzer
L. B. Carter
Frank Greenley
T. F. Mitchell
Hulda Stoehr
Charles Feller
Clem Schmid
Mel Kohrer
Harriet MacKellar
Zeppelins Reported Sightings From Local Farmers
Several farmers north and west of here claim to have seen a zeppelin pass overhead last Friday midnight. They describe a craft 500 to 700 feet long and say it produced a loud racket as it flew by. Similar reports reach Fayette area but readers should judge credibility.
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Here
Fayette
Bro
Chevrolet Survey Calls for Strict Fuel Economy Habits
A Chevrolet survey concludes motorists can save millions annually by stricter attention to fuel economy. Suggestions include non idling at start, proper choke use, brakes, valve grinding, correct carburetor idle, valve timing, avoid clutch riding, inspect gas lines, retain full spark advance, and not overfill tanks. The study cites Chevrolets six delivering around 20 mpg, with motorists elsewhere achieving 23 to 25 mpg with careful driving. Also notes travel plans of Mr and Mrs Rudy Yunker to Le Mars Sioux City Rock Valley and South Dakota.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Taneosiva
Veeiden
Rudy Yunker
le Mars
Sioux City
Rock Valley
South Dakota
Ya Kohler
Hier Bedith
Miss Meyer
Cal‘pan Ia
Nore
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HELMS
Upper Iowa
Wesley Patterson
Ash
Cary
Ohio
R. ¥. Muehlenthaler
Chas. Fellar
Ray
DeSart Homes
Miss Cora Berg
Bridge Party
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