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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1914

Page

6

School Notes Report On Absences And Holidays

The notice lists students absent due to sickness such as eye trouble and chicken pox including Julia Boyle and Joyce Groth. It notes new pupil Gilbert Bargman entering second grade and a later dismissal time of four o clock. It also promotes Henry W. Link's production of Thelma and describes its acclaim and tour quality with details of scenes and special effects, inviting attendance at Eig'n' opera house on April 18.

Alma Dean Otto Draewel Sumner Julia Boyle Henry W. Link Thelma Marie Corelli Eig'n' Opera House

Local Barber Shop Gets Fresh Paint From Visitor Rite

Ruth Bergman of McGregor visited John Barnett barber shop this Friday for a paint refresh over the weekend. She brought friend Bessie Hal who helped with the setup and added to the shop’s freshened appearance.

John Barnett Ruth Bergman McGregor Ing.a Can Bessie Hald Slenson

Easter Feature Promises Timely Special Article

The Echo features an Easter special with illustrated content and a broad holiday focus. It highlights a feature story on Easter meaning, emphasizes careful coverage of holidays, and notes premium gloves from Banc Konner for Easter shopping.

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German Baptist Easter Program At Church School

The German Baptist Sunday school will render the Easter program after Sunday school at 1re p o'clock a m next Sunday. The songs will be accompanied by the orchestra. Morning program includes Recitations, Songs, Duets, Quartettes, and offerings. The Easter Musicale by the Young Peoples Society features vocal duets, piano solos, and instrumental pieces. Everyone is invited to attend.

German Baptist Sunday School Junior Chott Creverseennee Florence Lehman Treddie Finney Milton Miller Witter Toht Dan Aanpt Miller Plorendo Miler Hazel Mreiden Lyn Leluman Young Peoples’ Society of the German Baptist Church Margaret Grether Pce Ceere Kaiser Trelo Mosdames Iitharae Wenger Plorence Barg Kate ‘Bauman Fred Muchlenthoter Lehman Cornet Icieee Wesley ‘Miller Rte

New City Council Takes Oath and Names Officials

Monday evening the old city council held its last meeting and the new council took the oath of office. Mayor Aug Benson and councilmen A M Weibel Earn Schori C J Harrington J J Phillips and Frank G Gehring were sworn in and began a business session naming J H Williams city clerk and appointing committees for Finance Ordinance Streets and Alleys Fire and Light. I L Harrington was named street commissioner and John Falk appointed marshal. The council then became a board of equalization and reviewed taxable property lists.

Aug. Benson A. M. Weibel Earn Schori C. J. Harrington J. J. Phillips Frank @. Gehring J. H. Williams Benson J. I. Phillips Frank G. Gehring C.J. Harrington Harn Schori I. L. Harrington John Falk Board of Equalization

Elect Teachers For School Year On Board Meeting

The school board elected the teaching staff for the coming year following a successful previous term. Principal J. H. Williams remains, with Lizzie B. Lyons heading grammar, Amelia Etter lead­ing intermediate, Eva Waters first primary, and Flossie Capper second primary. Minnie Earle did not reapply for assistant principal.

Minnie Earle J. H. Williams Lizzie B. Lyons Amelia Etter Eva Waters Flossie’ Capper

Wire Your House Now For Electric Lighting

Wire Your House Now. We urge those without electric lights to wire during house cleaning. Contact C. Miller & Sons for prompt attention. Teachers Association meets Decorah May 1 and 2, 1914. Fayette county attendance expected. directors should dedicate the day to teachers. Bente Tore Orkar, County Supt.

C. Miller & Sons Big Figs Teachers’ Association Decorah Fayette County Rock Island Milwaukee Bente Tore Orkar

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