Memorial Day Observances in Fayette Honor Veterans
Veterans and citizens gathered for Decoration Day ceremonies led by Pastor Ali. The Gideon American Legion Post met at 1 6 and marched to the Methodist church with the Flay's Band. Dr Parker delivered an address recounting Perry Bryan’s service as a drummer and youngest Union Army soldier. After service, the procession visited the cemetery to place flowers on graves. A notable exhibition drill by over thirty public school girls led by Earl Wooldridge featured color bearers Mike Ruby and Jack, marching to honor veterans. The drill, praised by soldiers and townspeople, enhanced the day’s program and reflected strong training.
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Dea
Ali
Toentom
Order of
Exeriis Wisse
GAB
Dad
de Flay
Mo Parker
Fayette
Parker
Perry Byan
Mike Ruby Jack
Chotel Ftloor
Fayette Boys Win at Oelwein Meet Despite Rain
Fayette High School boys defeated Oelwein and West Union at an Oelwein meet held last Saturday. Only half the events ran yet Fayette led with 31 points to 15 for Oelwein and 8 for West Union as heavy rain halted proceedings and soaked a dozen Fayette girls who attended.
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Fayette High School
Oelwein
Weat Union
Fayette
Elijah Oratorio Delights Fayette Audience Under Crain
Friday night performance of the Elijah oratorio, directed by Prof J W Crain, drew a full Fayette audience and was praised as one of the best of the three. Solos by Victor Downer and Charles La Berge impressed, with Miss Mary Miller and Miss Bertha M. Mershon excelling in vocal technique, while Ruth Searles earned strong acclaim for piano accompaniment throughout the two and a half hour concert.
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Whitah
J W Crain
Prof Crain
Chicago
Victor Downer
Obadiah
Abahb
Hirjah
American Conservatory
Fayette
Mary Miller
Bertha M. Mershon
Ruth Searles
Decoration day tribute from Fayette G A R Post
The Grand Army Post of Fayette thanks all who joined Decoration day exercises on Tuesday afternoon. special recognition to Dr. J D Parker as committee chairman, to the band and quartet, Rev D M Parker for the address, cadets for placing notices on graves, Karl Wooldridge for iris drill, and the girls for their fine participation. By order of G A R Post.
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Grand Army
Fayette
J.D. Parker
D. M. Parker
Karl Wooldridge
Iris
G. A. R. Poat
Windom High School adds Normal Training Department
The Cottonwood County Minny Citizen highlights Windom High School's plan to create a Normal Training Department next year with Ina Lockwood as instructor. Courses include English Grammar Geography Arithmetic American History Reading Literature Penmanship Composition Spelling and Minnesota government.
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Windom High School
Ina Leekwoot
Lockwood
Government of
Minnesota
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Meeting Notice
Notice is given of the annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Fayette County Iowa to be held in Payette Iowa on Tuesday June 13 1911 for officer elections and other business that may arise in the meeting.
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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Fayette County
Iowa
Payette
Accident Fatal to Three Near Atkinson
Southbound passenger train delayed by an accident near Atkinson as a team hit the crossing a mile west. Mr Weaselman of Calmar and his wife with five children suffered injuries. three children killed. two other children unharmed. Myron Ashby assisted passengers and the train transported victims to Calmar. Secondhand items offered include a 20th Century Encyclopedia and Remington typewriter.
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Bt Atkinson
Weaselman
Herr A Wesselian Butchera
Calmar
Fr Atkinson
Myron Ashby
Fragmentary Banking Notice and Miscellaneous Items
The text lists minor banking details on checks and money orders with nominal fees, and mentions various dated notes about people, trips, and a church mission effort. It references Bishop Huartzal, Biz, Susan Collins, and M. M. Carmichael, with scattered phrases about Africa mission progress and market prices for selling an asset.
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Huartzal
Biz
Queseu
Susan Collins
Trowe
Chicago
New York
Africa
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the State Bank of
Earl Wooldridge
Fayette Boys
Elijah
Department of Vocal Instruction
Ina Lockwood
Cottonwood County
Minny Citizen
Remington
Lefe With Inc
A. J. Benron
Susan B. Collins
United States
N. N. Clothier
FE T
M. M. Carmichael
Upper Iowa University
Philomatheia
Acula Litera
Zethegathean
Zeta Alpha Literary Societié
School of Education
Garfte R. Lockwood
Dean Dickman
President Cooper
Christian Associations
Thomas KE. Fleming
J. W. Bissell
School of Music
Pickett
General Pickett
Alan
Jane
J. Frank Hauly
la Salle Corbelle Pickett
Gettysburg
College Chapel
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