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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
5
Mrs. Max Bishop and her daughter visited relatives and will move to Chateau, Montana, where Mr. Bishop will work in a newspaper office. The farmer notes the burden of knowing botanical, entomological, and chemical names in farming. Fayette Lender provides the report.
The funeral for August Holzer who died Wednesday at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at the German Baptist church. Revs H W Wedel and J H Graham will conduct services. The Masonic order will oversee burial and perform the ritual at the grave.
George Stoehr, Elgin’s oldest merchant since 1866, was badly bruised after a buggy runaway near his home. He died Thursday evening at 7:15. Funeral set for Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at his home. local authorities assisted, with Dr. Hadsel and E. G. Stoehr responding to the scene.
Notice urges selling farms or real estate and urges speaking with Exitein Lanp Co about listing soon. It claims better preparation and top service this year and invites callers to discuss options.
Mrs Joseph Butler invites the ladies of Elgin and vicinity to inspect the new spring and summer millinery styles and patterns. The line is ready for view and patrons are warmly invited to call.
The Elgin Canning Co announces it is ready to contract for sweet corn production. Growers are urged to contact early to arrange contracts at standard contracting locations.
On April 7 at the Harrington home the marriage of Elya Harrington to T F Shipton was performed by Rev J A Graham M E church. The ceremony followed by a three course dinner united the couple attended by about thirty relatives. The bride, a 1911 Hopkins graduate, is from C J Harringtons and known for character. the groom, nicknamed Frank, is a Hopkinton creamery buttermaker. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Hopkinton with several out of town guests staying for a visit.
Easter Sunday drew sprinkles and cool weather yet churches were crowded. At German Baptist church Sunday school pupils presented songs and recitations, followed by a two o'clock Young Peoples Society program praised for its merit. Methodist church ENNAT er program showcased drilled children, despite superintendent Mrs Halstenson’s illness, with a full to overflowing congregation. Both venues featured potted plants and signs celebrating the risen Christ.
The great Russian drama in four reels will be shown at the Princess Theatre Saturday evening. It is the much advertised production Christ has pursued for weeks. One show at 7 46 with tickets 10 and 16 cents. One reel of comic pictures.
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