Thomas Benson of Elgin Dies After Long Illness
Thomas Benson born in Gol Prestegjnld Norway December 34, 1838 died at home in Elgin on Monday evening September 25, 1816 after two years of declining health. He married Ingeborg Odden in 1864. three children Ben Olavus and Mrs Berthine Benson. Immigrated to America in 1868, settled near Turkey River, later moved to Elgin. Funeral held at Norwegian church in Highland led by Rev Hjortholm. interment in nearby cemetery. Survived by wife three children grandchildren and two brothers. many friends extend sympathies.
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Thomas Benson
Gol Prestegjnld
Holingdal
Norway
Elgin
Ingeborg Odden
Ben
Olavus
Berthine Benson
Wisconsin
Benson
America
Turkey River
H. Holzer
Highland
Hjortholm
In Memory of Mrs William T. Vinton of Elgin
Mrs William T Vinton born Rock County Wisconsin April 10 1816 died Dubuque September 20 1816 aged sixty five years five months ten days. Survived by husband H Vinton five children C H Patterson J J Fox B O Slyter William H Walter T Vinton. two brothers and two sisters. Rebekah lodge W C T U Ladies Aid Society and Cemetery Association active in Elgin and West Union. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev S E Cleworth with burial rites by Rebekah Lodge at cemetery. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends Rebekah and W T U members.
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Wiliam Tt. Vinton
Lusy A. Webb
Rock County
Wisconsin
Dubuque
Marely
H. Vinton
West Union
C.° H. Patterson
Hlgin
J. J. Fox
Slyter
Millet
Montana
William H
Walter T
Elgin
Rebekah Lodge
W. C. T. U. of West Union
Goltres
Bigin
Cleworth
Halstenson
Frank Copper
Mel Kohler
Besse Halstanson
Chas, Akers
Little Reuben Dendler Dies of Scarlet Fever
Reuben Ernest Dendler, three years eight months old, died Monday September 25 from scarlet fever after his sister also fought the disease. Quarantined weeks, the children neared recovery before complications claimed him. Funeral Tuesday at Elbin cemetery with Rev. Wedel and German Baptist choir. Family members not under quarantine attended, and friends extended sympathy.
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Reuben Ernest Dendler
Christ Dendler
Reuben
Slater
el- bin
Wedel
German Baptist Choir
Dendler
Instant Death of Mrs C W Barr in W Union Area Accident
A fatal automobile crash near West Union, Iowa killed Mrs Charles W Bopp instantly. The runabout toppled, pinning the couple. Mr Bopp survived with minor injuries. Coroner ruled accidental death. Mrs Bopp was taken to Chicago for burial with her family. Frank Starr witnessed the crash.
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Charles W. Bopp
West Union
Oelwein
Bopp
Starr
Phyllis Miller
Miller
Milwaukee Railroad
Church Supper at St. Pauls Delights Tonight Menu
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls church hosts a division two supper tomorrow Friday evening during which dining starts at 6 30 and continues until served. Prices are 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under 10. Menu includes riced potatoes baked beans pork roast with gravy brown bread white bread beet salad jelly pickles fruit salad donuts and coffee.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Paul's Church
Are You Looking Old Chamberlains Tablets Ad
An old age health appeal promotes Chamberlains Tablets to keep the bowels regular and liver healthy. It claims the tablets help constipation and biliousness, are easy to take, and are sold by R. W. Muehlenthaler.
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R. W. Muehlenthaler
Methodist Services at St Pauls Invite All
The Methodists of St Pauls will hold services at 10:00 a m on Sunday October 1 with a sermon titled The Runner and the Crowd All are invited to attend the services and the Sunday school at 11:00 a m Pastor T Stuart Cleworth reports the duties to God and parish affairs.
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Methodists of
St. Pauls
T. Stuart Cleworth
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Mrs. P. W. Hughes and Mr and Mrs August Benson brought in a string of five black bass and two crappie Monday. Harriet Chapman visited from West Union for her aunt Mrs. Vinton's funeral. Mrs. John DeSart traveled to Cedar Rapids to see her daughter Mrs. Tatro who has blood poisoning in her hand. Mrs. Jonnie Anderson teaches the Lime Kiln school and Miss Harriet Bakeman the Kern HI School, both starting terms last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Benson
Harriet Chapman
West Union
Wm. Vinton
John DeSart
Cedar Rapids
Tatro
Jonnie Anderson
Harriet Bakeman
Kern HI
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Elgin Savings Bank
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Max Thoma
Pela
SU Ey
W. H. Finke
Hawkeye
Rebekah
W.H. Vinton
Chidren
Citizens’ State Bank
Earn Schori
C. F. Becker
C. W. Barr
Hampton Court Singers
Andrew Johnson
Humoriat
Judge Alden
Jonudky
Applio Concert Co
Iere
Iss Therean Davault
St. Paul's
the World Today
the Country Gentleman
Saturday Evening Post
P. W. Hughes
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