IAGenWeb Project - Clayton co.
updated 07/29/2017


County Aide to Paupers & Others

When citizens fell on hard times, were aged, infirm or otherwise unable to support themselves or their children, the County often stepped in to help out.

1881 * 1882 * 1883 * 1890 * 1903 * 1906 * 1924


Unless otherwise credited, the following reports were transcribed from local newspapers by Reid R. Johnson for Clayton Co. IAGenWeb


1881

Elkader Register, Thur., January 13, 1881; Board of Supervisors, Jan. Session, 1881
G. H. Scofield, Chairman; Helmuth Brandt and A. F. Nichols, supervisors. J. M. Leach, County Auditor.

On petition of trustees of Read township, the following paupers were allowed aid from Jan. 4th to April 1st, 1881.

Henry Wedemeyer and Friedrich Breitsprecher, each $1.50 per week.

Fritz Muller, .75 cents per week, for the support of Johanna Keepin.

Petition of trustees of Sperry township:
Michael O'Brien, $1.50 per week, for support of his son, from Jan. 1st to June 1st, 1881.
Fred Fritschell and family, $2.50 per week, from Jan. 1st to June 1st, 1881.
Widow of John S__g_, $2 per week, from Dec. 1st, 1880, to April 1st, 1881.

Petition of trustees of Marion township:
Ole Nellson/Neilson, $3 per week, from Jan 3rd to June 1st, 1881.

Petition of trustees of Monona township;
John Ferguson, $2 per week, for board care of Mrs. Carrie Resmusson, an insane person, to April 1st, 1881.

Petition of trustees of Cox Creek township:
Mrs. Nolin, $1 per week, from January 7th to June 1st, 1881.

Ordered that the following named paupers of Boardman township be allowed aid per week, from January 1st to June 1st, 1881, as follows:
Mrs. Buck, $2.25
Mrs. Cooney, $2.25
Mrs. Neal $1.25
Jonthan Dyer $1.50

Ordered that the following be allowed aid from Jan. 1st to June 1st, 1881, (township was not named):
Mrs. Preitauer, $1 per week.
Mrs. Farrand, $2 per week.
Chester Cro_s, allowed $5 for the term.

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Elkader Register, Fri., April 8, 1881; Board of Supervisors, April session 1881
G. H. Scofield, Chairman; Helmuth Brandt, A. F. Nichols, Supervisors; J. M. Leach, County Auditor.

Petition of Trustees of Monona township, asking that allowance to John Ferguson for support of Carrie Ressmusson be continued to September 1st, 1881. Granted April 4th, 1881.

Petition of trustees of Clayton township, asking that county transport, M. Coling, a pauper, to New York. Allowed $20 out of the transpotation fund. Auditor to draw warrants in favor of H. F. Beckman.

Ordered that Chester Cross be allowed $8 aid for the term from April 1st, to September 1st.

Petition of trustees of Grand Meadow township, asking that Charles Roberts be allowed $6 per month. Granted April 4th, 1881, to June 15, 1881.

Petition of trustees of Giard township, asking that aid to Mrs. Rollinson be continued two months longer. Granted.

Petition of trustees of Wagner township, asking that Jno. Wagner be allowed $2 to June 1st for support of Serepa Wagner. Granted.

Petition of trustees of Lodomillo township, asking that Mary Gardner be allowed $2 per week from April 1st, to June 1st, 1881. Granted, and auditor to draw warrants in favor of C. H. Stone, trustee of Lodomillo.

Petition of the trustees of Lodomillo township, asking that Isaac Burdine be allowed $2.50 per week from April1st, to June 1st, 1881. Auditor to draw warrants in favor of Thos. Fisher, trustee of Lodomillo.

Ordered that Engel Hoefert receive $2 per week from April 1st, to June 1st. Auditor to draw warrants in favor of John Wilke

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1882

Elkader Register, Fri., January 13, 1882; Board of Supervisors, January term, 1882

Petition of the trustees of Lodomillo township, asking that Mary Gardner be allowed $1.50 per week, and Isaac Burdine $2.00, from January1 to April 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Chester Cross be and is hereby allowed $5.00 aid for the term from January 1st to April 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township, asking $1.25 per week for Wm. Linderman, for support of a child of Henry Linderman. Granted from January 1st to June 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Busacker, paupers, of Garnavillo, be each allowed $1.00 per week from January 1st to June 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Volga township asking that Auditor be authorized to draw warrant in favor of F. Soll for transport of James Martin, a pauper, to Buffalo, N.Y. Granted.

Petition of the trustees of Jefferson township asking that the following named persons be allowed aid from January 1st to June 1st, 1882, as follows:
J. J. Matt, $2.00 per week
Arnold Clevish, for support of Mrs. Clevish, $1.50
Andreas Seitz, $1.50
Caspar Kuhlman, $1.50
Mrs. Gutritz, $1.25
Mary Santi, $1.50
Mrs. Louis Aman, $1.25
Mrs. Balser, $1.00
All granted as prayed for.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township, asking that Vincent Wazewski, a cripple, be allowed weekly aid of $1.25 per week. Granted from Jan 2d to April 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township, asking that Mrs. Nolan be allowed $1.00 per week. Granted from January 1st to June 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Garnavillo township, asking that the weekly allowance of $1.25 per week to Charles Peters be continued 6 months. Granted to June 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Read township asking that Wm. Breitspretcher and Henry Wed_meyer be each allowed $1.50 per week. Granted from January 1 to April 1, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township, asking that Fred Fritschell be allowed weekly aid, $2.50 per week granted from January 1st. to June 1st, 1882.

Ordered that a crippled son of John Schafers be allowed $1.50 per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mrs. Ellen Nevins and Mrs. Dorweyer, paupers of Highland township, be each allowed $2.00 per week from January 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mary Jane Calloway receive .75 cents per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mrs. Farrand be allowed $2.00 per week, and Mrs. Preitauer $1.00 per week, from January 1 to June 1, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township, asking that Max Halfner be allowed $1.50 per week for support of a child of Joseph Meyer, granted to April 1, 1882.
Ordered that Sever Nelson and Mrs. McGinnis be each allowed $2.00 per week, from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1882.

Ordered that M. B. Gaines, a pauper of Clayton county, at present an inmate of the college for the blind at Vinton, be allowed $20.00 for clothing.

Ordered that Mrs. Schoepf and 3 children, of Read township, be allowed $2.00 per week, from Jan.1 to April 1, 1882, and Mary Boettcher .75 cents per week for the same period.
Ordered that the following named paupers of Boardman township be allowed aid as follows:
Mrs. Cooney, $2.00 peer week
Mrs. Buck, $2.00
Mrs. Neil, $1.25
J. Dyer, $1.50
Mrs. Curren, $2.25
All from January 1 to April 1, 1882.

Petition of John Everall, Trustee of Farmersburg township for continuance of aid to:
Mrs. Haeuschen, $1.50 per week
Mrs. Adam Farley, $1.00
Lyman Wallace, $1.50
All from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1882. Granted.

Petition of the trustees of Marion township asking for $2.00 per week for Ole Nelson, granted, from Jan.1 to April 1, 1882.

On petition of trustees of Monona township John Soast was allowed $1.50 per week, from Jan. 1 to June 1, 1882.

On petition of trustees of Sperry township Michael O'Brien was allowed $1.50 per week from Jan. 1 to June 1, 1882.

On petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township Wm. R__k was allowed $1.00 per week from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1882, for support of Mrs. Maars.

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Elkader Register, Fri., April 14, 1882; Board of Supervisors, April term, 1882

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township, asking that Wm. Lindermann be allowed $1.25 per week for supporting child of Henry Lindermann, from November 3d, 1881 to January 1st, 1882. Granted.

Ordered that Chester Cross be allowed the sum of $5.00 from April 1st to Sept 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mrs. Cooney, a pauper of Boardman twp., be, and is hereby allowed $1.00 per week, from April 1st to Sept. 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Garnavillo twp., asking that Charles Peters be allowed $1.25 per week, and Mrs. Busacker and Mrs. Hamilton be each allowed $1.00 per week. Granted, from April 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Read twp., asking that Henry Wedeneyer and Fred Breitsprecher be each allowed $1.50 per week from April 1st, 1882, to January 1st, 1883. Granted $1.00 per week from April 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Marion township asking that the widow Nelson be allowed $1.00 per week from April 3d, 1882, to April 3d, 1883. Allowed .75 cents per week from April 3d to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Marion twp., Nels O. Nelson was granted $1.00 per week from April 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Lodomillo twp., asking that Mrs. Gardiner be allowed $1.00 per week. Granted .75 cents per week from April 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of trustees of Lodomillo township asking for $2.00 per week for Isaac Burdine, from April 1st to September 1st, 1882. Ordered that he be taken to the poor house.

Petition of the trustees of Elk township asking for $2.00 per week for Mrs. Sarah Swisher, and $1.00 per week for Mrs. Lockman, from April 3d to June 1st, 1882. Granted Mrs. Swisher $1.00 per week, and Mrs. Lockman .50 cents per week.

Petition of trustees of Giard township asking for aid for Mrs. Rollinson, and Mrs. Samaeck. Granted $2.00 per week each fro April 1st to June 1st, 1882.

Ordered that the following named paupers of Boardman township be allowed aid as follows:
Mrs. Buck, .75 cents per week
Mrs. Neal, .75 cents
Mrs. Curren, .75 cents
All from April 1st to June 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Farmersburg township asking for $1.00 per week for Mrs. Haenschen, and $1.25 per week for Lyman Wallace. Granted $1.00 per week each to June 1, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Volga township asking for $2.00 per week for F. Fritz and wife from April 1 to October 1, 1882, money to be paid to township clerk. Allowed $1.00 per week from April 1st to June 1st, 1882,

Petition of the trustees of Highland township asking for $2.00 per week from April 1st to June 1st, for Sever Nelson, Ellen Nevens, Ann McGinnis and Mrs. Dorweyer. Granted $1.00 per week each.

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Elkader Register, Fri., June 16, 1882
Board of Supervisors, June session. Aid to paupers and others.
The Board of Supervisors of Clayton county , Iowa, met in regular session at the office of the County Auditor, on Monday, June 5th, 1882. All members present.

Ordered that William Calloway, a pauper of Cox Creek township, be allowed $1.50 per week, from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882.

Ordered that F. Fritz and wife, paupers of Volga township, be allowed $1.50 per week from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882.

On petition of the trustees of Farmersburg township $1.50 per week was granted to Lyman Wallace from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882. $1.00 per week was granted to Mrs. Haenschen for the same period.

On petition of the trustees of Millville township, Barbara McKinley was allowed $5.00 per month from April 3d, to September 3d, 1882, for supporting Warren Scott.

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township asking for $1.25 per week for William Lindermann, for support of a child of Henry Lindermann, granted to January 1, 1883.

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township asking that Miss Nolan be allowed $1.00 per week, and William Reak $1.00 per week for support of Mrs. Maars, granted to January 1st, 1883.

Petition of the trustees of Monona township asking for $1.00 per week for John Soast, granted from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Giard township asking for $2.00 per week for Mrs. Samaeck to September 1st, 1882, granted.

Petition of the trustees of Cass township asking for aid for Fred Fritsdell - $2.00 per week granted from June 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township asking for $4.00 per week for Samuel Keilholz and family, granted from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township asking for $2.00 per week for Vincent Warzewske, granted $1.50 per week from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882.

On petition of the trustees of Jefferson township the following named paupers were allowed aid as follows:
Louisa Aman, $1.75 per week.
J. J. Matt, $1.75
Casper Keehlmaw, $1.25
Mrs. Guetritz, $1.25
Andreas Seitz, $1.25
Mary Sautie, $1.25
Mrs. Bolzer, $1.00
All to September 1st, 1882.

On petition of Michael O'Brien approved by the trustees of Sperry township, $1.25 per week is granted him from June 1st, to September 1st, 1882, for supporting his idiot son.

Ordered that the following named paupers of Boardman township be allowed aid as follows:
Mrs. Cooney, $1.50 per week
Mrs. Buck, $1.25
Mrs. Curren, $1.50
Mrs. Neal, $1.25
Jonathan Dyer, $1.00
All to September 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mrs. Farrand be allowed $2.00 per week and Mrs. Preitauer $1.00 per week, from June 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Ordered that Mrs. Nevins, a pauper of Highland township, be allowed $2.00 per week, and Sever Nelson $1.50, from June 1st to September 1st, 1882.

Ordered that M. B. Gains, at present an inmate of the college for blind at Vinton be allowed $10.00 for clothing.

Ordered that the widow Nelson and boy, of Marion township, be allowed additional aid of $1.00 per week from April 1 to September 1, 1882.

Petition of the trustees of Elk township asking for $3.00 per week for Sarah Swisher and husband, allowed $2.50 per week from June 5 to September 1, 1882.

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Elkader Register, Fri., September 15, 1882; Board of Supervisors, Sept. Term - 1882.

Ordered that Chester Cross be allowed aid to amount of $5.00 from September 4th, 1882 to January 1st, 1883.

On petition of trustees of Sperry township, Samuel Keilholz and family are allowed $2.00 per week from September 4th to December 31st, 1882, and Gilbert Davidson and wife $2.00 per week during the same term.

On petition of trustees of Cass township, Fred Fretschel is allowed $2.00 per week from September 4th to December 31st, 1882.

On petition of trustees of Lodomillo township, Charles Nightuine is allowed $10.00 in addition to amount allowed him at June term for support of Isaac Burdine.

Petition of trustees of Mallory township for aid for Margaret Haught. $1.50 per week granted from July 1st to December 31st, 1882.

On petition of Michael O'Brien, $1.25 per week is allowed him for support of his son from September 5th to December 31st, 1882.

On petition of trustees of Highland township, $32.00 is granted to Jorgen Erickson for the support of Ole Martinson, a cripple, from May 22nd to Sept. 5th, 1882.

Ordered that H. Nelson and Mrs. Nevins, paupers of Highland township, receive $2.00 per week each from Sept. 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Ordered that the following paupers of Boardman township, be allowed aid as follows:
Mrs. Cooney and children, $1.50 per week
Mrs. Buck and children, $1.25 per week
Mrs. Curran and children, $1.50 per week
Mrs. Neal, $1.25 per week
All from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Ordered that Alvis Ernsperger, of Garnavillo township, be allowed $1.50 per week from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Ordered that Lyman Wallace and wife be allowed $1.50 per week, and Mina Haeuschen $1.00 per week from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Petition of Anthony Grady for $30.00 to pay expenses of sending Mary Grady to the deaf and dumb asylum. Granted.

Petition of Trustees of Garnavillo township, for the continuance of aid ($1.00 per week each) to Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Busacker. Granted to January 1st, 1883.

Petition of trustees of Marion township, for $2.00 per week for widow Nilson. Granted from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Petition of trustees of Monona township, for $1.50 per week for John Soast. Granted to January 1st, 1883.

Ordered that Mrs. Farrand be allowed $2.00 per week and Mrs. Preitauer $1.00 per week from September 1st, 1882, to January 1st, 1883.

Petition of trustees of Elk township, for aid for paupers in said township. Granted $2.50 per week for Suesher and wife, and $2.00 per week for Penrod and wife, and $1.00 per week for Mrs. Locknane from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Petition of trustees of Grand Meadow township, for $1.00 per week for widow Larson. Granted from Sept. 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Petition of trustees of Read township, for $1.50 per week each for Henry Wedemeyer and William Breitsprecher. Granted to January 1st, 1883.

Ordered that the following paupers of Jefferson township be allowed aid as follows:
Mrs. Louisa Ammann, $1.75 per week
Mrs J. J. Matteach, $1.75 per week
Casper Kuhlman, $1.25 per week
Mrs. Gutrix, $1.25 per week
A. Seitz, $1.25 per week
Mary Senti, $1.25 per week
Mrs. Balzer, $1.00 per week
All from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

Ordered that William Callaway, a pauper of Cox Creek township, be allowed $1.50 per week from September 1st to December 31st, 1882.

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1883

Elkader Register, Fri., January 12, 1883; Board of Supervisors - January Session, 1883
Supervisors present - G. H. Scofield, A. F. Nichols and Frank Schoulte
Auditor - J. M. Leach
Deputy - A. C. Hagensick

Ordered that Chester Cross receive the sum of $5.00 from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township, asking for $3.00 per week for G. Davidson and wife. Ordered that the trustees send them to the poor house.

Petition of the trustees of Millville township, asking that Barbara McKinley be allowed $5.00 per month for six months for support of Warren Scott. Granted and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township, asking for $1.50 per week for Michael O'Brien. $1.25 granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Sperry township asking for $3.00 per week for D. Keilholz and family. $2.00 granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Clayton township, asking for $2.00 per week for Mrs. G. E. Wilder. $1.50 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Lodomillo township, asking for $1.25 per week for Mary Gardiner. $1.00 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township, asking for $1.50 per week for Mrs. Nolan. $1.00 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Monona township, asking for $1.50 per week for J. Soast. $1.00 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Marion township, asking for $1.00 per week for widow Nelson. Granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Marion township, asking for $2.00 per week for Ole Nelson. $1.00 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Grand Meadow township, asking for $2.00 per week for widow Rear. $1.50 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Garnavillo township for $1.50 per week for A. Ernsperger from January 1st to April 1st, 1883. Granted and auditor to draw warrants.

Ordered that Mrs. Wilhelmina Haeuschen be allowed $1.00 per week and Lyman Wallace $1.50 per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Read township for continuance of aid to W. Breitsprecher and wife. $1.50 per week granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Jefferson township asking that Friedrich Weiman be allowed $1.00 per week for supporting a child of Henry Lindemann. Granted from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of the trustees of Jefferson township for continuance of aid to the following paupers of said township from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and in the amount per week opposite to their names to-wit: Mrs. Sadewasser $2.00; J. J. Matt and wife $2.25; Louisa Aman $1.75; Casper Kuhlman $1.50; Mrs. Gutrix $1.25; Mary Sante $1.25; Mrs. Balser $1.00; Mrs. D. Reinhardt $1.00. Granted and auditor to draw warrants.

Petition of H. Wood, trustee of Cass township, asking for $2.50 per week for F. Fritschell. Trustees authorized to furnish aid if necessary.

Petition of the trustees of Elk township asking for $3.00 per week for Sarah Swisher and James Penrod. Trustees authorized to furnish $2.00 per week until April 1st, 1883.

Petition of trustees of Boardman township asking for aid for paupers for said township. Trustees authorized to furnish aid to Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Cooney to the amount of $1.50 per week; Mrs. Curran $2.00 per week; Mrs. Neal $1.25 per week, all from January 1st to April 1st, 1883.

Ordered that Mrs. Nevans, of Highland township, be allowed $2.00 per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1883. Auditor to draw warrants and Sever Nelson be allowed $2.00 per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1883, and auditor to draw warrants in favor of C. Leibrock.

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Elkader Register, Fri., April 13, 1883; Clayton County Board of Supervisors, April 1883
On petition of the trustees of the following townships named herein, aid, per week, is granted to the following paupers in amounts per week, as given opposite their respective names, and auditor to draw warrants in all cases:
Mrs. Runner and children, $1.50
Nathan Springer and wife, $1.50
Dominic Riester and wife, $1.50
All from April 1st to September 1st. Warrants to be in favor of Henry Torry for the first named pauper, and the others in favor of John Moore, all of Millville township.

William Breitsprecher and wife, of Read township, .75 cents to September term
Widow Rear, Grand Meadow township, $1.25, to September term
Mrs. Nolan, Cox Creek township, $1.00, to September 1st
J. Penrod, Elk township, $1.50, in favor of trustees, to June 1st
Michael O'Brien, for support of his son, $1.25, to September 1st
Samuel Keilholtz and family, Sperry township, $2.00, in favor of trustees, to September 1st
Mrs. Cordelia Locknane, of Volga, $1.00 per week, in favor of Fred Soll, to September 1st
Ludwig Fritz and wife, of Volga $1.00, in favor of Fred Soll, to September 1st

Mrs. Farrand, of Cass, $1.50
Frek Fritschell, of Cass, $2.00
Mrs. Preltauer, of Cass, $1.00, to September 1st
.. all in favor of E. B. Gardner, trustee.

Mrs. Matt, 75 cents
Mrs Sadewasser, $1.50
Louisa Aman, $1.00
Casper Kuhlman, $1.25. Mrs. Gutrix, $1.00
Mary Santie, $1.00
Mrs. Balzer, 50 cents
D. Reinhardt, 50 cents
Fred Weman, for support of a child of Lindermann, $1.00
...all of Jefferson township, and to September 1st.

Sever Nelson and Ellen Nevins, of Highland township, each, $1.50, to June 1st. Warrants in favor of township trustees.

Mrs. Haeuschen, Lyman Wallace and wife, and Mrs. Farley, of Farmersburg township, $1.00 each to September 1st.

Nels Nelson, $1.00 and Isabell Nelson 50 cents, both of Marion township, to September 1st.

Ordered that ?Caester Cross be allowed $5.00 to September 1st, and auditor to draw warrants.

On petition of the trustees of Cox Creek township, for aid for Loray Peick, trustees ordered to take pauper to the poor house.

Ordered that trustees of Boardman township be authorized to furnish Mrs. Neal $1.50, Mrs. Curran $1.50, Mrs. Cooney $1.00, and Mrs. Buck $1.00, per week, to June 1st, 1883.

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Elkader Register, Fri., October 26, 1883. Board of Supervisors column
On petition of the trustees of the townships named herein, aid per week is granted to Jan. 1, 1884, in amounts as given opposite their respective names and auditor to draw warrents for same:
Millville township - N. Springer and family, $1.50; E. Runner and family, $2.00; Warren Scott $5.00 per month in favor of Barbara McKinley

Jefferson township - Mrs. Balzer .50 cents.

Volga township - L. Fritz and wife $1.25 in favor of Fred Soll; Wm. Pratt and wife $1.50 in favor of Fred Soll.

Boardman township - Mrs. Buck $1.00.

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1890

Elkader Register, Thur., January 23, 1890; Board of Supervisors, January Session.

On petition of the trustees of Farmersburg township Nathan Slaughter was granted $1.50 per week, Josephine Whitney $1.25, John Wagner $1.50 and Mrs. Henschen $1.00 each per week from January 1, to April 1, 1890; Warrant to trustee.

On petition of trustees of Highland township Sever Nelson was allowed $4.00 per month from January 1st, to April 1st, 1890; warrant in favor of C. Leibrock.

On petition of trustees of Garnavillo township John Tackman was allowed $1.00 per week and Wm. Blunk $1.00 per week, Carl Plutzier $1.00, Carl Bauer $1.00 each per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1890. Warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Cass township Mrs. Farrand was allowed $2.00 and Mrs. Pritauer $1.50 each per week from January 1 to April 1, 1890. Warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Cox Creek township John Hines and family were allowed $8.00 per month from January to April 1st, 1890; warrant to trustees. Henry Lembke was allowed 50 cents per week for keeping Henry Wills from January 1st to June 1st, 1890.

On petition of trustees of Jefferson township George Goewe was allowed $2.00, Jos. Tschohl $1.00, Mrs. Sophia Gutritz $1.00, Mrs. Agatha Fuellemann $1.00, Mrs. Katharine Hackmann 75 cents, Caroline Mott 50 cents and Louise Amann $1.00 per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1890. Warrant to township clerk.

On petition of trustees of Farmersburg township N. Slaughter was allowed $1.50 per week fro January 1st to June 1st, 1890, and John Wagner $1.50 per week, Mrs. Henschem $1.00 per week, A. Gotheafuer $1.00 per week from October 1st (1889) to January 1, 1890, and Josephine Whitney $1.25 per week from November 1st (1889) to January 1, 1890. Warrant to trustee.

Ordered that Mrs. Rebbeca Miller of Monona township be allowed $1.00 per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1890. Warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Boardman township Mrs. Boedcher was allowed $4.00, and Mrs. Pratt $3.00 each per month from January 1st to April 1st, 1890. Warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Mallory township R. Blaker was allowed $1.00 per week from January 1st to June 1st, 1890. Warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Lodomillo township Mrs. Mary Gardner was allowed $1.00, Widow Meyers $2.00, Widow Donahue $1.50, John Elkins $1.00 each per week from January 1st to April 1st, 1890, and Widow Larrabee $3.00 per month from Jan. 1st to April 1st, 1890. Warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Mendon township George Ellenbolt was allowed $7.00, Mrs. Collins $7.00, Mrs. Weemer $5.00, Mrs. Cumley $5.00, Mrs. Harding $4.00, Mrs. Claudy $4.00, Mrs. Dalton $4.00, Mrs.Riatt $6.00, J. Leslie $6.00, W. Birdsley $4.00, Mrs. Gruver $6.00 each per month from January 1st to April 1st, 1890; warrant to trustees who are authorized to remove Mrs. Schmidt to poor house.

On petition of trustees of Read township Widow Hubner was allowed $1.00 per week and Wm. Breitsprecher $1.50 each per week from Jan. 1st to June 1st, 1890; warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Sperry township Samuel Keilholz' family were allowed $2.00 per week from Jan. 1st to April 1st, 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustee of Elk township Ben Smith was allowed $2.50 per week. Warrant to trustees, who are authorized to take Mrs. Smothers to the poor house.

Ordered that the trustees of Boardman township be authorized to remove Minnie Rankle to Clayton county poor house.

Ordered that Auditor be authorized to draw warrant in favor of Secretary of Soldiers' Relief Commission, to be distributed by him according to Chapter 105, Laws of 22d General Assembly, to the following persons: A. H. Taylor $8.00 per month; Hiram Martlett $8.00; George Douglass $8.00; Levy Edgley $4.00; Mrs. Thomas Gemmill $6.00; John Turner $6.00; Ann McCormick $8.00; Heckmester children $6.00; Anton Gartharfuer $4.00; James Penrod $6.00; John Nichol $4.00; Joseph Lamphier $7.00; Widow Beckman $8.00; H. S. Cooper $6.00; J. N. McEvers $6.00; Mrs. Hamann $4.00; Mrs. Esther A. Mann $8.00; George Ventile $8.00; Edmund Smothers $8.00, each per month from January 1st to June 1st, 1890

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Elkader Register, Thur., April 17, 1890; Portions of the Board of Supervisors April Session, Mon., Apr. 7 through April 11, 1890.
Present: J. H. Welch, Chairman; John Luther and James Rogers, Supervisors.

On petition of trustees of Mendon township, aid was granted to paupers as follows:
George Ellenbolt, $7.00
Mrs. Collins, $6.00
Mrs. Cur__ley, $4.00
Mrs. Young, $4.00
Mrs. Dalton, $4.00
Walt Birdsay, $4.00
Mrs. Claudy, $4.00
Mrs. Schmidt, $4.00
Mrs. Newville, $4.00
Mrs. Gruver, $6.00
...each, per month, from April 1st, to Sept. 1st., 1890, warrant to trustees.

Ordered that Wm. Pratt be allowed $6.00 per month from April 1st., to Sept. 1st, 1890, warrant to Fred Soll.

On petition of Thomas Edgar, trustee, Mich. Morrison was allowed $6.00 and Henry Gentz $4.00, each per month, from April 1st to September 1st, 1890; warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Cox Creek township John Hines and family were allowed $8.00 per month from April 1st to June 1st, 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Sperry township Mrs. Kellholz was allowed $6.00 per month from April 1st to September 1st., 1890, warrant to trustees, and P. Pimley was allowed $8.00 to purchase clothing.

On petition of trustees of Read township Alex. Falkner was allowed $1.50 per week from April 1st. to September 1st, 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Volga township Mrs. E. Karf was granted $6.00 per month from April 1st to September 1st, 1890; warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Lodomillo township the following were granted:
Mrs. Donahe, $4.00
Mrs. Meyer, $4.00
Jacob Clark, $4.00
John Elkins, $1.00
Mrs. Larrabee $2.00
Mrs. Garner, $2.00
Carl Radecke, $8.00
...each, per month, from April 1st to September 1st, 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Marion township Bridget Knudtson was granted $1.00 and Knudt Tostenson $1.50, each, per week, from January 1st to April 1st., 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Cass township, F. Fritchell was allowed $3.00 per month from April 1st to September 1st, 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Garnavillo township the following were allowed:
John Tackman, $1.00
Wm. Blank, $1.00
Carl Putzier $1.00
Carl Bauer, $1.00
Mrs. Ablitz, $1.00
...each, per week, from April 1st to September 1st, 1890; warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Highland township the following were allowed:
Sever Nelson, $1.00, per week
Mrs. Nevins $5.00, per month
...from April 1st. to June 1st., 1890, warrant to Sever Nelson to be drawn in favor of C. Leibrock.

On petition of trustees of Grand Meadow township, widow Rierson was granted $1.50 per week from January 1st. to June 1st, 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Boardman township Mrs. Boettcher was allowed $5.00 and Mrs. Pratt $4.00 each, per month, from April 1st. to Sept. 1st., 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Farmersburg township the following were allowed:
John Wagner, $1.50
N. Slaughter, $1.50
Mrs. Josehine Whitney $1.00
...each, per week, from April 1st. to Sept. 1st., 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Jefferson township the following were allowed:
Geo. Goewe, $2.00
Joseph Tscholl, $1.00
Mrs. Sophia Gutritz, $1.00
Louise Ammann, $1.00
Agatha Feulleman, $1.00
Katharine Hackman, $1.50
Caroline Matt, .50 cents
...each, per week, from April 1st. to September 1st., 1890, warrant to township clerk.

On petition of trustees of Cass township Mrs. Farrand was allowed $2.00 per week from April 1st. to September 1st., 1890, warrant to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Millville township Sanford Johnson was allowed $1.50 and Maria Springer .75 cents, each, per week, from April 1st. to September 1st, 1890, warrant to F. E. Heckle, trustee.

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1903

Elkader Register, Thur., April 16, 1903; Board Of Supervisors.

On petition of trustees of Millville township W. M. Patterson was granted $1.50 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to J. F. McKinley.

On petition of trustees of Buena Vista township Mrs. Margaret Wall and Elizabeth Demille were each allowed $4.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st; warrant to E. P. Sawyer.

On petition of trustees of Jefferson township Mrs. Heese and child were granted $6.00, Mrs. Ernst Mueller and two children $5.00, Mrs. C. Matt $5.00 per month each from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to J. P. Stoeffler, Jr.

On petition of trustees of Sperry township Solomon Maxwell was granted $4.00, Mrs. Keilholz and daughter $4.00 and Mrs. John Schuchman and children $6.00 each per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to A. W. Lee.

On petition of trustees of Cass township Mrs. G. Schuchman was granted $4.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to Albert Smith.

On petition of trustees of Mendon township Mrs. Geo. Taylor and five small children were granted $7.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to H. A. Keen.

On petition of trustees of Mallory township O. P. Brown and wife were granted $4.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903.

On petition of Trustees of Wagner township Goro Nelson was granted $4.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to Jno. Christianson.

On petition of Trustees of Highland township Severn Nelson was granted $3.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to Peter Larson.

On petition of trustees of Lodomillo township Caroline Hildebrandt was granted $2.50 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; warrant to trustees.

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Elkader Register, Thur., June 11, 1903; Board of Supervisors - June 1903 Session

On petition of trustees of Elk township asking for Mrs. Cordelia Lockname $5.00 per month from April 1st to November 1st, 1903; granted to the amount of $3.00 per month.

Petition of trustees of Garnavillo township for an allowance of $5.00 for Mrs. Carl Rantzow from July 1st to January 1st, 1903; granted. (Transcriber's note: End year should be 1904.)

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Elkader Register, Thur., November 19, 1903; Clayton County Board of Supervisors proceedings and schedule of claims of the November, 1903, session:

On petition of Trustees of Sperry township, Sol. Maxwell was granted $4.00, Mrs. Keilholz $4.00 and Mrs. Jno. Schuchman and children $6.00 per month, each, from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904.

On petition of H. A. Keen, Trustee of Mendon twp., Mrs. Geo. Taylor and children were granted $7.00 per month from Nov. 1st, to April 1st, 1904.

On petition of trustees of Wagner twp., Goro Nelson was granted $3.00 per month from Nov. 1st to Apr. 1st, 1904.

On petition of trustees of Elk twp. Cordelia Lockname was granted $4.00 per month from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904.

On petition of trustees of Clayton township, Mrs. Ida Werb and three small children were granted $8.00 per month from July 1st, 1903, to April 1st, 1904.

On petition of trustees of Mallory township O. P. Brown was granted $4.00 and Fred Chelland $4.00 per month each from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904. Warrants to E. A. Bush.

On petition of trustees of Jefferson twp., Mrs. M. A. Hesse was granted $3.00, Mrs. Ernst Miller and two children $4.00 and Mrs. C. Matt $3.00 per month from Nov. 1st, to April 1st, 1904. Warrants to trustees.

On petition of trustees of Buena Vista twp., Mesdames Wall and Demille were granted $4.00 per month, each, from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904. Warrants to trustees.
On petition of trustees of Millville twp., Wm. Patterson was granted $2.50 per month from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904. Warrant to F. E. Heckel.

On petition of trustees of Lodomillo twp., Caroline Hildebrandt was granted $2.50 per month from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904. Warrant to trustees.

Petition of Trustees of Volga twp., asking aid for C. Beeh to assist in the support of two orphan children. Granted $4.00 per month from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904.
On petition of Peter Larson, trustee of Highland twp., Sever Nelson was granted $4.00 per month from Nov. 1st to April 1st, 1904.

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1906

Elkader Register, Thur., January 11, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.

On petition of Trustees of Mendon twp. Mrs. Maggie Daniels was granted $6.00 per month from Jan. 1, to July 1, 1906, and Mrs. John Schaefer, Sr., was granted $3.00 per month from Jan. 1, to July 1, 1906. Warrants to H. A, twp. trustee.

On petition of Trustees of Read Twp., Elmer Trumblee was granted $6.00 peer month from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1906. Warrant to Thos. Donahue, twp. trustee.

On petition of Trustees of Cox Creek twp., Geo. Sturm was granted $6.00 per month from Jan. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 19907. Warrant to M. Wiley, twp. trustee.

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Elkader Register, Thur., January 18, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.

On petition of Trustees of Mendon twp., Mrs. Mary Kruger was granted $3.00 per month from Jan. 1st, to April 1, 1906. Warrant to J. F. Widman, trustee.

Report of Thomas L. Harvey, County Auditor, of warrants drawn on Poor Fund in favor of Mrs. Ella Hess, during the year 1905, for caring for the Lucas boy, a helpless cripple, amounting to $144. was examined and approved.

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Elkader Register, Thur., April 12, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.
On petition of Trustees of Sperry twp., Eunice Keiholz was granted $2.50 per month. Susan Keiholtz was granted $2.50 per month and Henry Shadle was granted $5.00 per month, all from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to W. K. Humphrey, Trustee.

On petition of the Trustees of Cox Creek Twp., Christian Thiede and wife were granted $5.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to F. T. Pilkington, Twp. clerk.

On petition of Trustees of Mendon Twp., Julia Glennon was granted $3.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Sept. 1, 1906. Warrant to J. F. Widman, Trustee.

On petition of the Trustees of Sperry twp., Mrs. Lizzie Schuchman was granted $6.00 per month from Jan. 1, 1906 to Nov. 1, 1906.

On petition of the Trustees of Elk Twp. Delia Locknane was granted $4.00 per month and Monroe Rulon and wife were granted $4.00 per month, both from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to App Lovett, Trustee.

On petition of the Trustees of Mallory Twp., O. P. Brown and wife were granted $4.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1. 1906. Warrant to W. Bush & Son, and Emily Reed was granted $3.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1 1906. Warrant to W. C. Barnhart, Trustee.

On petition of the Trustees of Buena Vista Twp., Elizabeth DeMille was granted $3.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to E. P. Sawyer, Twp. Clerk.

On the petition of the Trustees of Cox Creek twp., Lizzie Behrens was granted $3.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to F. T. Pilkenton, twp. clerk.

On the petition of trustees of Elk twp., Mrs. Scholtz was granted $3.00 per month from April 1st to Nov. 1st, 1906. Warrant to Jos. Brich.

On petition of Trustees of Highland twp. Severn Nelson was granted $3.00 per month and Matilda Peters $2.00 per month, both from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to J. N. Robbins, Trustee.

On petition of Trustees of Jefferson Twp. Mrs. C. Mott was granted $4.00 per month, Mrs. Ella Hess was granted $5.00 per month and Mrs. John C. Frey was granted $6.00 per month, all from April 1, 1906 to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to John P. Stoeffler, Jr., Trustee.

On petition of Trustees of Lodomillo twp. Eliza Dearth was granted $6.00 per month from April 1, 1906 to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to J. M. Robinson, Trustee.

On petition of Trustees of Volga twp. Mrs. Christian Kranel was granted $3.00 per month from April 1, 1906, to Nov. 1, 1906. Warrant to Louis Beuschneider, Twp. Clerk.

On petition of Trustees of Cass Twp., Aud. Bowman was granted $6.00 per month and Mrs. Ernest Miller was granted $4.00 per month, both from April 1, 1906, to Sept. 1, 1906. Warrants to J. T. Trezona, trustee.

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Elkader Register, Thur., June 14, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.
On petition of the Trustees of Boardman twp. Mrs. Elmer Tromblee was granted $3.00 per month from June 1st, to Nov. 1st, 1906. Warrant to W. H. Leonard, twp. Trustee.

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Elkader Register, Thur., September 13, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.
On petition of Trustees of Jefferson twp., Mrs. John Kreissle was granted aid to the amount of $3.00 per month from Sept. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907. Warrant to John P. Stoeffler, Jr., Twp. Trustee.

On petition of Trustees of Mendon twp., Mrs. Wyman was granted $1.50 per month from Sept. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907, warrant to H. A. Keen, twp. Trustee. Julia Glennon was granted $3.00 per month, Mary Kruger was granted $3.00 per month and Mrs. Spencer was granted $4.00 per month all from Sept. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907, warrant to J. F. Widman, Twp. Trustee.

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Elkader Register, Thur., October 4, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.
On petition of Trustees of Mendon twp. Mrs. John Schaeffer, Sr., was granted $3.00 per month from Sept. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907, warrant to H. A. Keen, twp. Trustee.

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Elkader Argus, Wed., November 21, 1906. Board of Supervisors column.
On petition of Trustees of Buena Vista twp., aid was granted to Mrs. Eliza Demille at the rate of $3.00 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to Jan 1, 1907, warrant to E. P. Sawyer, twp. Clerk.

On petition of Trustees of various townships the following paupers were allowed $3.00 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to Jan 1, 1907, Mrs. Christian Krauel, Mrs. Schulz, Emlie Reed, Mrs. Mott.

On petition of Trustee of various townships the following paupers were allowed $2.50 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907, Susan Keiholtz, Eunice Keiholtz.

On petition of the Trustees of Various townships the following paupers were granted $4.00 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to 1 Jan. 1907. Mrs. John Frey, Severn Nelson and wife, Mrs. Lockname, Mrs. Ernest Miller, O. P. Brown.

On petition of Trustees of various townships the following paupers were granted $5.00 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907, Henry Shadel, Mrs. Lizzie Schuchman, Andrew Bowman.

On petition of the Trustees of Highland twp. Matilda Peters was granted $2.00 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907.

Ordered that Thomas L. Harvey, County Auditor, be and hereby authorized to draw Warrant on the State Insane Fund for $11.70 in favor of Matt Fitzpatrick, J.P., for judgement of E. R. Munger for balance due for care of Frank Keen, insane.

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Elkader Register, Thur., December 27, 1906. Board of Supervisors column
On petition of the trustees of Lodomillo twp., Henry Joyce and wife were granted $4.00 per month from Jan. 1st, 1907, to June 1st, 1907. Warrant to J. M. Robinson, trustee.

On petition of the trustees of Cox Creek twp., Dorothy Thiede was granted $3.00 per month from Nov. 1, 1906, to Jan. 1st, 1907. Warrant to M. Wiley, trustee.

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1924

Elkader Register, Thur., January 17, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the trustees of Mendon Township, aid was granted to Mrs. Roy Baxter from Jan. 1st to July 1st at $25.00 per month.

Upon petition of the trustees of Jefferson Township, aid was granted to Emil Knoch from January 1st to July 1st at $6.00 per month.

Upon petition of the trustees of Mallory Township, aid was granted to Ben Brown from Nov. 1st, 1923, to May 1st, 1924, at $8.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., February 14, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Cass Township, aid was granted to Matt Brinskley from Jan. 1st, 1924, to July 1st, 1924, at $6.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Sperry Township, aid was granted to Mrs. C. H. Adams from Sept. 1st, 1923, to Feb. 1st, 1924, at $8.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Read Township, aid was granted to Mrs. Grover Haught from Jan. 1st, 1924, to Apr. 1st, 1924, at $20.00 per month.

Upon the petition of the Trustees of Mallory Township, aid was granted to Clem Moser from Feb. 1st, 1924, to Apr. 1st, 1924, at $.$10.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., March 13, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Elk Township, aid was granted to Mrs. Villa Walters from March 1st to June 1st at $20.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Buena Vista Township, aid was granted to Francis Sickles, from Jan. 1st to April 1st at $5.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Read Township, aid was granted to Mrs. Grover Haught, from Apr. 1st to May 1st at $20.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., April 17, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.
Upon petitions of the Trustees of their respective townships, aid was granted to the following persons:

K. S. Aumoth of Clayton Township, from February 15th to April 15th at $8.00 per month.

Mrs. David McGill of Mendon Township, from March 1st to June 1st at $12.00 per month.

Mrs. Frances Sickles of Buena Vista Township, from April 1st to June 1st at $5.00 per month.

Mrs. Mary Epps of Sperry Township, from Jan. 1st to July 1st at $8.00 per month.

Mrs. Susan Wachendorf of Buena Vista Township, from Apr. 1st to June 1st at $8.00 per month.

Ben Brown of Mallory Township, from Apr. 1st to July 1st at $8.00 per month.

Pauline Jacobs of Clayton Township, from March 4th to May 4th at $36.00 per month.

Sarah Johnson of Mendon Township, from Feb. 1st to Apr. 1st at $12.00 per month.

Richard Potts of Boardman Township, from Mar. 1st to July 1st at $5.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., May 15, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Mallory Township; aid was granted to Wm. Parsons, from April 1st to July 1st, 1924, at $10.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Millville Township; aid was granted to Dave Ray from Apr. 1st to Oct. 1st, 1924, at $7.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., June 19, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Mendon twp., aid was granted to Mrs. Maggie Spencer from June 1st to Dec. 1st at $12.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Lodomillo Township, aid was granted to C. H. Lamphier from May 1st to Aug. 1st at $5.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Cass Township, aid was granted to Mary Hanks from January 1st to July 1st, 1924, at $6.00 per month.

Upon the petition of the Trustees of Mallory Township, aid was granted to Clem Moser from June 1st to Sept. 1st at $10.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Mendon Township, aid was granted to Caroline McGill from June 1st to Dec. 1st at $12.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Clayton Township, aid was granted to Pauline Jacobs from June 1st to Sept. 1st at $16.00 per month.

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Elkader Register,Thur., July 17, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Jefferson Township, aid was granted to Emil Knoch from July 1st, 1924, to Jan. 1st, 1925, at $6.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Cass Township, aid was granted to Matt Brinksley from July 1st, 1924, to July 1st, 1925, at $6.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., August 14, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Jefferson Township, aid was granted to Mrs. George Blodgett from July 1st, 1924, to Jan. 1st, 1925, at $8.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Mendon Township, aid was granted to Sarah Johnson from May 1st to Nov. 1st, 1924, at $12.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., September 18, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Lodomillo Township, aid was granted to Polly True from May 3rd, 1924, to Oct. 3rd, 1924, at $9.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Clayton Township, aid was granted to Pauline Jacobs to the amount of $45.00.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Clayton Township, aid was granted to Violet L. Yohe from Sept. 1st, 1924, to Jan. 1st, 1925, at $10.00 per month.

Upon petition of the Trustees of Sperry Township, aid was granted to Mary Epps from July 1st, 1924, to Jan 1st, 1925, at $8.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., November 20, 1924. Board of Supervisors column.
Upon petitions of the Trustees of their respective townships, aid was granted as follows:

Maggie Spencer, from Dec. 1st, 1924, to June 1st, 1925, at $15.00 per month.

Mrs. C. H. Adams, from Nov. 1st, 1924, to May 1st, 1925, at $8.00 per month.

Dave Ray, from Oct. 1st, 1924, to April 1st, 1925, at $7.00 per month.

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Elkader Register, Thur., December 11, 1924. Board of Supervisors column

Upon petition of the Trustees of Boardman Township, aid was granted to Richard Potts from Dec. 1st, 1924, to May 1st, 1925, at $5.00 per month.

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