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International Falls, Minnesota Click on pictures to enlarge
The County seat of Koochiching County. My other International Falls collectible.
The County seat of Koochiching County. My other International Falls collectible.
| R.F.C. Iltis International Falls, Minn. 6" |
Koochiching County, Minnesota
The proposal for county division went on the ballot in the general election of Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1906, and carried by a resounding
majority of 800. The votes were then canvassed in St. Paul and on Dec. 19 Gov. John A. Johnson issued the proclamation which
created Koochiching with International Falls as the county seat.
Early homesteaders
1884 Alexander Baker
1893 Joseph Baker
1894 Henry Metcalf
1899 Charles Watrous
David Reedy
Thomas McKinstry
Don Campbell
With the completion of the Minnesota and International Railroad to International Falls in 1907 and the Duluth, Rainy Lake and
Winnipeg to Rainier that same year, more homesteaders as well as others flocked to the county.
International Falls, Minnesota Druggist History
1907 Physicians
Dr. M.E. Withrow
Dr. C.R. Wood
1910 census record
Samuel N. Ruben (33) (Russia) (Druggist / Drug Store)
W. E. Lawrence (37) (Iowa) (Druggist / Drug Store)
Robert F. C. Eltes (40) (Minnesota) (Druggist / Drug Store)
Edward Peters (22) (Minnesota) (Druggist / Drug Store)
City Directory Listings
1914 Iltis, R.F.C. 347 Third St.
Lawrence, W.E. 421 Third St.
1915 City Drug 340 3rd Street by Hiram Babcock
1927 Brown-Hoselton Drug Co. The Rexall Drug Store 421 Third St.
City Drug Store 340 Third Street C.J. Harrison
Harrison, C.J. 340 Third Street City Drug Store
Hozelton, W.H. Rexall Drug Store
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third St.
1930 Brown-Hoselton Drug Co. 427 Third Street
City Drug Store 340 Third Street C.J. Harrison
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store 427 Third Street Brown & Hazelton
1933 City Drug Store 340 Third Street C.J. Harrison
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store 427 Third Street Brown & Hoselton
1934 City Drug Store C.J. Harrison
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store Brown & Hoselton 427 Third Street
1939 City Drug Store C.J. Harrison 340 Third Street
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store Brown & Hoselton 427 Third Street
1940 City Drug Store C.J. Harrison 340 Third Street
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store Brown & Hoselton 427 Third Street
1947 City Drug Store 340 Third Street
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store 427 Third Street
City Drug
1915 Founded at 340 3rd Street by Hiram Babcock
1922 Purchased by Carl J. Harrison
1929 Florence Zeipen joined the staff.
1954 Purchased by C.L. Peterson {employed by C.J. Harrison for 23 years}
A native of Wahpeton, N.D.
1959 Purchased by E.L. Anderson
1973 relocated to new building at 314 3rd Street.
Dr. C.C. Craig
The Craig Hospital was at 719 Fifth Avenue.
1949
Chief Win-De-Do, a 15-foot, 800-pound wooden Indian carved from native cedar. The king-sized chief was erected this week at the
entrance to Iltis Drug Store by Proprietor Russell Iltis..
The proposal for county division went on the ballot in the general election of Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1906, and carried by a resounding
majority of 800. The votes were then canvassed in St. Paul and on Dec. 19 Gov. John A. Johnson issued the proclamation which
created Koochiching with International Falls as the county seat.
Early homesteaders
1884 Alexander Baker
1893 Joseph Baker
1894 Henry Metcalf
1899 Charles Watrous
David Reedy
Thomas McKinstry
Don Campbell
With the completion of the Minnesota and International Railroad to International Falls in 1907 and the Duluth, Rainy Lake and
Winnipeg to Rainier that same year, more homesteaders as well as others flocked to the county.
International Falls, Minnesota Druggist History
1907 Physicians
Dr. M.E. Withrow
Dr. C.R. Wood
1910 census record
Samuel N. Ruben (33) (Russia) (Druggist / Drug Store)
W. E. Lawrence (37) (Iowa) (Druggist / Drug Store)
Robert F. C. Eltes (40) (Minnesota) (Druggist / Drug Store)
Edward Peters (22) (Minnesota) (Druggist / Drug Store)
City Directory Listings
1914 Iltis, R.F.C. 347 Third St.
Lawrence, W.E. 421 Third St.
1915 City Drug 340 3rd Street by Hiram Babcock
1927 Brown-Hoselton Drug Co. The Rexall Drug Store 421 Third St.
City Drug Store 340 Third Street C.J. Harrison
Harrison, C.J. 340 Third Street City Drug Store
Hozelton, W.H. Rexall Drug Store
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third St.
1930 Brown-Hoselton Drug Co. 427 Third Street
City Drug Store 340 Third Street C.J. Harrison
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store 427 Third Street Brown & Hazelton
1933 City Drug Store 340 Third Street C.J. Harrison
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store 427 Third Street Brown & Hoselton
1934 City Drug Store C.J. Harrison
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store Brown & Hoselton 427 Third Street
1939 City Drug Store C.J. Harrison 340 Third Street
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store Brown & Hoselton 427 Third Street
1940 City Drug Store C.J. Harrison 340 Third Street
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store Brown & Hoselton 427 Third Street
1947 City Drug Store 340 Third Street
Iltis Drug Store 400 Third Street
Rexall Drug Store 427 Third Street
City Drug
1915 Founded at 340 3rd Street by Hiram Babcock
1922 Purchased by Carl J. Harrison
1929 Florence Zeipen joined the staff.
1954 Purchased by C.L. Peterson {employed by C.J. Harrison for 23 years}
A native of Wahpeton, N.D.
1959 Purchased by E.L. Anderson
1973 relocated to new building at 314 3rd Street.
Dr. C.C. Craig
The Craig Hospital was at 719 Fifth Avenue.
1949
Chief Win-De-Do, a 15-foot, 800-pound wooden Indian carved from native cedar. The king-sized chief was erected this week at the
entrance to Iltis Drug Store by Proprietor Russell Iltis..
1900 Federal Census
Robert F. Iltis (30) (Druggist) is listed living with his parents Frederick (57) (France) (Lightning Rod Mfgr.) and Minnie (52) (Germany)
Iltis in Carver County, Second Ward of Chaska, Minnesota. Also living with them were a daughter Lillian M. (18) (Minnesota), a son
Oscar (16) (Minnesota), a daughter Lena R. (15) (Minnesota), a son Henry R. (14) (Minnesota), a daughter in law Kate S. (23)
(Minnesota), and a grandson Russell R. (6 mos) (Minnesota). Robert F. Iltis was born Nov 1869 in the state of Minnesota. Russell R.
Iltis was born Nov. 1899 in the state of Minnesota.
1910 Federal Census
Robert F. C. Eltes is listed as a Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, International Falls, Minnesota. He gave his age at the
time as 40 years of age. He was born in Minnesota. Living with him were his wife of 11 years Kathryn (33), a son Russell (10), and a
daughter Mildred (6).
1920 Federal Census
Robert Iltis is listed as a Landlord in Koochiching County, International Falls, Minnesota. He gave his age at the time as 50 years of
age. Living with him on Third Street was his wife Kathleen (49) (Minnesota), a son Russell (20) (Minnesota), a daughter Mildred (16)
(Minnesota), and 11 boarders (primarily working for Paper Mill in various positions).
1930 Federal Census
Robert D.? Iltis is listed as a Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, First Ward of International Falls, Minnesota. He gave his
age at the time as 60 years of age. He is shown as a Widow. Living with him on Third Street was a son Russell (30) (Pharmacist /
Drug Store).
Robert F. Iltis (30) (Druggist) is listed living with his parents Frederick (57) (France) (Lightning Rod Mfgr.) and Minnie (52) (Germany)
Iltis in Carver County, Second Ward of Chaska, Minnesota. Also living with them were a daughter Lillian M. (18) (Minnesota), a son
Oscar (16) (Minnesota), a daughter Lena R. (15) (Minnesota), a son Henry R. (14) (Minnesota), a daughter in law Kate S. (23)
(Minnesota), and a grandson Russell R. (6 mos) (Minnesota). Robert F. Iltis was born Nov 1869 in the state of Minnesota. Russell R.
Iltis was born Nov. 1899 in the state of Minnesota.
1910 Federal Census
Robert F. C. Eltes is listed as a Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, International Falls, Minnesota. He gave his age at the
time as 40 years of age. He was born in Minnesota. Living with him were his wife of 11 years Kathryn (33), a son Russell (10), and a
daughter Mildred (6).
1920 Federal Census
Robert Iltis is listed as a Landlord in Koochiching County, International Falls, Minnesota. He gave his age at the time as 50 years of
age. Living with him on Third Street was his wife Kathleen (49) (Minnesota), a son Russell (20) (Minnesota), a daughter Mildred (16)
(Minnesota), and 11 boarders (primarily working for Paper Mill in various positions).
1930 Federal Census
Robert D.? Iltis is listed as a Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, First Ward of International Falls, Minnesota. He gave his
age at the time as 60 years of age. He is shown as a Widow. Living with him on Third Street was a son Russell (30) (Pharmacist /
Drug Store).
Name: Robert Frank Iltis
Born: 1870 Minnesota
Died:
1870 census:
1880 census:
1900 census: Druggist living with his parents
1910 census: Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, International
Falls, Minnesota
1920 census: Landlord in Koochiching County, International Falls, Minnesota
1930 census: Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, First Ward of
International Falls, Minnesota {Son Russell (30) (Pharmacist / Drug Store).
Born: 1870 Minnesota
Died:
1870 census:
1880 census:
1900 census: Druggist living with his parents
1910 census: Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, International
Falls, Minnesota
1920 census: Landlord in Koochiching County, International Falls, Minnesota
1930 census: Druggist / Drug Store in Koochiching County, First Ward of
International Falls, Minnesota {Son Russell (30) (Pharmacist / Drug Store).
