OAK GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PASSING WEEKEND CALLS AND VISITS
Clarence Kohls and Clifton Wilson were callers Saturday evening at the Ed Butikofer home. Mrs Harold Bennett and Mr and Mrs Ed Boyle spent Monday in West Union. Mrs Elmer Pinney helped at the Will Kohls home. Mrs Ed Boyle Mary Flanagan and Mrs Walter Kohis and sons visited at the L W Reed home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kohls
Clifton Wilson
Ed Butikofer
Harold Bennett
Ed Boyle
West Union
Elmer Pinney
Will Kohls
Mary Flanagan
Walter Kohis and Sons
L. W. Reed
Wm. Friederich
Harry G.son
Glaire Milley
Gilson
Robert Howard
Ph. Lauer
Elgin
John Lachsinger
Walter Kohls
Faye Brabham
Loraine Carpenter
Elgin Pioneer Businessman Dies in Quiet Farewell
A long respected Elgin figure, Harold Areentey joined the silent halls of death after a life of community service. A closing benediction and Bryant quotes framed the farewell as family members Mrs. August Benson Mrs. Lewis Benedict and others expressed gratitude for neighbors’ kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohori
Harold Areentey
L. L. Kiple
Walter Kohler
Gordon Mosby
George Falk
Bryant
Resolution of Respect for August Benson and Lodge Mourning
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 618 of A F and A M approves a resolution mourning August Benson who answered the Divine summons and rests in the home beyond. The lodge room will be draped for thirty days and sympathy extended to Benson’s family, with a copy sent to his wife and published in the Elgin Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Benson
Silver Leaf Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Elgin Echo
Obituary for Mrs. John Erickson of Marion township
Mrs. John Erickson born February 4, 1851 in Sweden died March 20, 1928 at her son’s home in Marion township after four weeks illness. Survived by sons Edward Armory Wisconsin Albert Minneapolis and R Marion township daughter Clara Leonard Elkader a brother and a sister. Funeral March 27 at Highland Lutheran Church with Rev. Gunston officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Erickson
Christena Anderson
Sweden
Marion Township
Bergen
Anna Anderson
America
Elkader
Erickson
Clara Leonard
Anderson
Wausa
Nebraska
Frank Paige
West Union
Highland Lutheran Church
Gunston
Clermont
Highland Cemetery
Pioneer Brigritte Jacobson Knudtson Birth and Death Notice
Brigritte Jacobson Knudtson was born December 5 1639 in Hallingdahl Norway. She married Jacob Knudtson in Norway and the family immigrated to America in 1881 settling in Highland Township then Marion. She died March 10 in Marion after pneumonia aged 42 years 3 months and many descendants survived. Burial followed at Marion church with officiant W Tyodad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigritte Jacobson (Knudtson
Hallingdahl
Norway
Jacob Knudtson
America
Highland
Marion
Jebe Walera
Katdinghb
Har Jensen
Pdace
Elgin and
Curder Road
Fron
Jacahran
Sears
Marion Ry
Marion Church
W. Tyodad
Political Announcements for Fayette County Candidates
Candidate notices from Fayette County Republicans announce bids for county offices including representative sheriff and county attorney with primaries set for June 4 1928 at various towns led by Wadena West Union Donnan and Weat Union. Names include Thompson Philips Byers Grimes Cooney Forsyth and others seeking party nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Thompson
Wadena
W.L. Philips
West Union
L. A. Grimes
Weat Union
Martin M. Cooney
W. H. Forsyth
Donnan
A. A. Robertson Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
A. A. Robertson of West Union announces candidacy for Fay ette county sheriff subject to Democratic voters decision in the June 1928 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
A. A. Robertson
West Union
Pioneer Woman of Marion Township Dies After Long Life
The obituary notes Mrs. Jacobson, descendant of Marion township pioneers, enjoyed good health amid labor and sacrifice. After a pneumonia scare three years prior she remained active, trusting in Christ. Interment occurred at Marion cemetery with Rev. T. W. Tyrdal officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Jacobson
Christ Jesus
Marion
Marion Church
T. W. Tyrdal
Various Classified Notices and Ads From Elgin Echo
A mixed batch of classified items includes for sale heifer calf, shell rimmed glass with gold bows, economy molasses dairy feed, Red Star three burner stove, Victor horse feed, scratch pads, new radio logs, oil or gas stove from Feller, community sale with chicken and noodles, old newspapers for cleaning, Jiffy Lac Household Lacquer, Mary Hanson reelected teacher at Postville junior high, sugar Schumacher dry mash for egg production at $2.20 per 100 lbs, and Weibel Mill Company notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Weibel Mill Co
Theodore L. Olson
Pleasant Street
Victor
Weibel Mill Company
Mary Hanson
Elgin
Postville
Schumacher
Weibel Mil
Births, deaths, and family of Thomas E. Mork of Marion
Thomas E. Mork born April 15, 1859 in Marion township Clayton county Iowa. He died March 28, 1928 from heart trouble after seven years of stroke effects. He married Molly Buroden May 1, 1900 and eight children survive with their mother. Children: Mrs. Lou McNally Enoch Millard Robert Selmar Otto Mellion Anna May. Also eight grandchildren two brothers Peter and Knudt of Elgin and a sister Mrs T H Olson of Marion. A carpenter by trade he spent most of his life in Marion township and his faith rested in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Mork
Marion Township
Clayton County
Iowa
Molly Buroden
Lou McNally
Enoch
Millard
Robert
Grand Meadow Township
Selmar
Otto
Mellion
Anna May
Peter and
Knudt
Elgin
T. H. Olson
Marion
Mr. Mark
Christ
Clermont Enterprise Ownership Notice April 1928
Statement of Ownership covering Clermont Enterprise weekly Iowa details the editor business manager publisher and owner R P Strauch Elgin Iowa with bondholders D W Strauch Mesa Arizona holding 1 percent or more of securities. Notary Hattie Mackellar sworn April 2 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Clermont Enterprise
Clermont
Iowa
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
D. W. Strauch
Mesa
Arizona
Hattie Mackellar
Also Mentioned on This Page
OAK Grove News
Rob Wilson
Oelwein
Wm. Brabham
Ben Brabham
Elgin Business Directory
H. B. Gilson
Hadsel
Dr. Frank Mock
Schori
Depot
R. A. Crider
G. H. Kiple
Elgin Pioneer
Lewis Benedict
Fred Falk
O. M. Benson
Boise Capper
THE
National Editorial Assn
Wiliam F. Byers
Jersey
Guernsey
Ray DeSart
Echo Office
Red Star
Echo
Berg’s
Feller
Ladies’ Aid Division
Houser
City Drug Store
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Deslars
Chevroler Motor Eeary Modern Tools Usd 4
Chevrolet Movor Company
FORD
John Falk & Sons
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Home Bakery
Laboratory of
Bakers’ Weekly
United States
Zurbriggen
Meee
Lows
Vom
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