Looking Backward In the Leader's Files
Twenty five years ago in October 1909 reports note H H Gies returning from Minnesota and Mabel Meier leaving Elberon for millinery work. Local residents travel to Plainville and Waterloo. Markets show eggs 2 cents, butter 35 cents, potatoes 35 cents, hogs $7, corn 50 cents. Five years ago: Henry Schneer dies. markets list eggs 2 to 4 cents, hogs $8.60, calves $5 to $11. Cumulative notes on residents, travel, and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Gies
Minnesota
Mabel Meier
Elberon
Iowa
Henry Hankner
Swan Lake
Carl Eichmann
Henry Schneer
Borchert Hospital
Tripoli
Angie Maurer
New Hampton
Frank Johnson
Ed Ferris
Gustav Boeckmann
Social Roundup in Waterloo and Nearby Towns
Carl Grebien of Waterloo arrived to help with shredding at his brother W. H. Grebien's home. Elmhurst Indiana visitor Ed Eberling left after two weeks with local families. Florence Biermann hosted dinner guests Mildred Henning and Elsie Korte. Erwin Hoppenworth and family visited Fred Biermann. Elda Korte spent time with Leona Kappmeyer. Ernst Quade and family visited Harry Buhr in Tripoli. Arthur Hoeper and daughter Geneva spent Sunday with Augusta Hoeper. Henry Kuecker hosted guests Paul Oberliei, Carl Schwemm, Margaret Schwemm, Oscar Gerlach, Hedwig Gerlach, and Helen Gerlach. Gustave Schwemm visited Herman Bunger in Tripoli. Orville Eick hosted birthday guests for Herbert Eich. Henry Kuecker and Conrad Meyer visited with each other Sunday. Conrad Meyer and wife helped shred at Will Meyer home in Artesian Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Grebien
Waterloo
W. H. Grebien
Ed Eberling
Elmhurst
Fred Biermann
Henry Kuecker
Florence Biermann
Mildred Henning
Elsie Korte
Erwin Hoppenworth
Elda Korte
Leona Kappmeyer
Ernst Quade
Harry Buhr
Tripoli
Arthur Hoeper
Geneva
Augusta Hoeper
Paul Oberliei
Margaret
Carl Schwemm
Oscar
Hedwig
Helene Gerlach
Gustave Schwemm
Herman Bunger
Orville Eick
Herbert Eich
Conrad Meyer
Will Meyer
Artesian
Legal Transfers Prepared by Bremer County Abstract
Transfers listed for the week ending October 26, 1934 document two conveyances. Eli Mannix sells to W. E. Brooks and E. J. Brooks for $1 a full section 14-93-12. William S. Kern transfers to Amy White for $1 a subdivided lot in section 19-93-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Abstract Company
Eli Mannix
W. E. Brooks
E. J. Brooks
William S. Kern
Amy White
J Kendall Lynes for Bremer County offices
Plainfield man J Kendall Lynes fields for Bremer county posts in a long campaign essay. He cites business background and farm experience as proof of fitness for auditor treasurer recorder sheriff and state legislator. He promises economical administration and service to citizens amid tax revenue growth and payroll concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Iowa
Dan Turner
Turner
Buster
Third District Supervisor Candidate Highlights
The notice promotes F. J. Treloar of Sumner and John W. Gwynne for Bremer County offices. It cites Treloar as a fit third district supervisor covering Maxfield Franklin Dayton Sumner LeRoy and Frederika townships. Gwynne is praised for experience as Waterloo municipal court judge, Black Hawk county attorney, and lawyer. It urges trustworthy leadership and government by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Sumner
Maxfield
Franklin
Dayton
Sumner Town
Leroy
Frederika
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
John W. Gwynne
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Fischer
Plainville
Kansas
Paul
Emma
Sioux City
H. W. Krueger
Sousa
E. W. Claus
Mary Bockhaus
Waverly
S. M. Farrow
Ft. Dodge
Greeley
Colo
Will Bunger
Otto
Mr. Bunger
Siegel
Washington
Congress
Gwynne
Harry Hicks
M. W. Bennett
of Readlyn
John Hallowell
J. Kendall Lynes
Plainfield
W.C. Dayton
O. J. Warneke
F. J. Treloar
J. P. Murphy
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