Elliott Main Street, 1909

June 1, 1911 - Ia. Church of Christ Convention, held at Elliott ends 25 automobiles shown above formed a parade to take the 160 delegates who had attended the S. W. Ia. C. C. Convention to Griswold.

Nov. 24, 1910 - Shave 15 cents. Owing to the high cost of living we will charge fifteen cents per shave after Dec. 1st. This includes shaving the neck. C. B. Barnes Wm. Hinman.

Dec. 1, 1910 - The Methodist Church has purchased an Atlas Acetylene Plant with which to light the church. The tank will be placed in the ground 50 feet from the church. It can also be used for cooking by putting in burners. The ladies expect to use the west room of the basement to serve meals.

Jan. 11, 1911 - Brody's store burned. A large portion of the goods from the main room were saved and stored in Halbert's new store and Lembke's Garage. (May 14 - coal is still burning in the basement of the burned store.)

June 15, 1911 - The last board walk crossing was removed.

Aug. 17, 1911 - A band of seven Indians camped on the river, and one who claimed to be the Chief, was begging on the streets Monday afternoon.

Jan. 4, 1912 - The first electric lights were turned on from the Griswold Power Plant.

June 27, 1912 - Grant Braden's Threshing Engine was transformed into Braden's Railroad and pulled over 200 people to the Christian Bible School Picnic, June 21st. They went to Bradens Grove, 1/2 mile west of Elliott.