Jury absent jurors in county trials and grand jury report
The court faces juror payment issues as no funds remain to cover jurors with judges planning to try nonjury cases. The April grand jury completed work with one indictment, and a Wisconsin case saw a no bill exoneration. Several divorces granted. two marriages finalized and licenses issued amid county notices.
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Ehnen ‘Ayton
Valich
Grand
Sally, Tucker
Wisconsin
Lawrence Hovey
Hovey
Fort’ Madison
Nucker
State of Iowa
Walter ‘Hosier
Ernesteer
D. C
Wilhelm
Hosier
Egg price rise noted in local market report
Last Thursday egg prices increased with an extra cent per dozen, bringing current pricing to 11 cents per dozen, about one cent above the same period last year as observed in the Kokko market listing.
Flood Washes Out Recent School Access Route
A flood washed out access to a nearby school, delaying routes and prompting officials to assess damage and plan repairs. No injuries reported. Community members await updates on alternate crossings and reopening timelines.
Local Bank Seeks Examiner Amid Delays
Local bankers anticipate an examiner soon as mutual delays slow progress. The note cites widespread waiting and plans to inform patrons once official instructions arrive, with many banks in town awaiting accommodation and coordination efforts underway.
Elgin Star Route Gains Fayette Connections
Postminster Falk announces changes to the Elgin star route improving morning mail to Fayette with north Milwaukee connections and a 2:30 pm south route through Elgin linking Cedar Rapids and other points south, boosting overall service. Chicago and east mailings can be sent just before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette
West Union
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Postminster Falk
South
Chicago
East
Fred Dennele Eye Operation Reported Successful
Gottlieb Dennler received a letter from the eye specialist who operated on his brother Fred's eye. The letter stated the operation was performed April 6 and was very successful. Denmler's condition was excellent with no trouble anticipated and visitors were expected after a few days at 1548 B Ave NE Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Dennler
Fred
Sheriff Nehring Seizes Eleven Gambling Machines
County Sheriff H. J. Nehring captured eleven slot machines in the past week. The devices were located in Oelwein Arlington Maynard Clermont and Oran Union, marking a prolonged challenge to illegal gambling in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Nehring
Oelwein
Arlington
Maynard
Clermont
Oran
Union
Elgin Band Plans First Practice Monday Evening
The Elgin band will hold its first practice Monday evening April 19 at Bbeleck. Members should attend to cover general matters in addition to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ita
B'beleck
Reuben Lehman Praised by Collegian Editor
The Collegian editor profiles Reuben L Lehman of Upper Jaws, noting his senior class standing at UNI and extensive extracurriculars. Highlights include HUS club secretary in 32, current president, University Players member and Alpha Psi Omega secretary, and past and planned baseball team manager. Lehman majors in mathematics and is well regarded, with a hometown of Olgin Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegian
Reuben Lehman
Reuben
Reuben L. Lehman
H. U.S
Alpha Psi Omega
Lehman
Olgin, Lowa
Farm Bureau Board Makes Stand Plain
The Fayette County Farm Bureau board, in its regular meeting, reaffirmed that higher farm commodity prices are needed to restore buying power and invoke prosperity. They urged citizens to support organized agricultural programs to ensure work and fair prices, condemn the current hardship of want amid plenty, and call for legislative action to aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Pitth
Hugh Patterson Died at Nephew's Home in Volga City Area
Hugh Patterson, seventy eight, died Sunday evening April 9 at the home of his nephew Floyd Patterson near Volga City after more than a year of poor health. He had lived in Elgin since retiring from farm work and was active in local town and township affairs. Funeral services were held yesterday at Ulyrie with burial there. A life sketch will appear in the Echo later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Patterson
Floyd Patterson
Volga City
Mr. Patterson
Elgin
Ulyrie
Patterson
The
Echo
Elgin Officials Receive First Tax Money From Treasurer
Samuel Mosby and G J Mosby with Max Thoma drove to West Union to secure the first tax allotment from County Treasurer Lee. Elgin school district got 576.42 for general fund and 247.89 for bond fund. Pleasant Valley schools received 739.83, covering a month’s salaries, and Elgin town got 452.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mosby
Elgin
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
Pleasant Valley Schools
West Union
Lee
Pleasant Valley
Alden Pinney Shows Steady Recovery After X Ray
In a recent letter Alden Pinney says he was in St Louis a week ago for an X ray. His back is fine and in about three months he hopes to remove the steel brace. He notes the specialist was pleased with his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Pinney
St. Louis
Mix
Firemen Hold Monthly Meeting in Elgin
The Elgin fire department met for its regular session with fourteen members present and one absent. Chief Steeler announced truck drivers and special firefighting roles, discussed equipment needs, and approved testing all hose to identify defects, noting Elgin requires at least 1000 feet of hose to reach distant outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Steeler
Pital
Goungil
Bank Examiner Arrives in Elgin to Inspect Bank Books
A state bank examiner arrived in Elgin Tuesday afternoon to review the books of Elgin State Bank. He began work immediately and expects to complete preliminary work by Wednesday evening, with a report forwarded to the State Department of Banking. Further public announcements will follow after review. The Legion Auxiliary is mailing plans to sponsor the poppy poster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Backer
State ‘Bank Examiner
Elgin
Elgin State Bank
State Department of Banking
Northeast Iowa publishers meet in Elgin tomorrow
R. P. Strauch publisher of the Echo and the town of Elgin host the Northeast Iowa Press Association gathering tomorrow. The business session takes place at the town hall with dinner served at 6 30 at the Elgin hotel. The association covers four northeast counties with most local publishers active members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Strauch
the Echo
Elgin
Northeast Iowa Press Association
Elgin Hotel
Northeast
Many Sample the New Beer in Early Iowa Opinions
A crowd of Higin people tastes the new four per cent beer and opinions vary. Some call it as good as the banned Volstead era product while others compare it to bootlegged Wisconsin brew. Most agree aging will improve it and allow brewers to deliver better stock, though Iowa remains dry and drinkers pay extra 10 cents per 12 ounce bottle to bootleggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Volstead
Wisconsin
Iowa
Echo columns open to all readers for discussion
The Echo states that its columns are always open for public discussion. Anyone may respond to any article published in the Echo including pieces by the publisher or reader contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hadsel
The
Echo
Beho
Cloudburst floods Cheery Valley roads and fields near Elgin
An unusually heavy rain Sunday night caused damage to roads and fields in Cheery Valley south and east of Elgin. Farmers reported creeks at high levels and rainfall estimates suggested up to four inches in measured containers, with some farmers noting and observing the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheery Valley
Elgin
Local man hauls chicks to Postville for hatchery service
Emil Schneider, a local drayman, runs two weekly trips to Postville to transport baby chicks sent by parcel post from Capper's hatchery. A large load filled his truck on Monday afternoon. The postal department established this service, supplementing the star route. Schneider will continue these trips as long as the hatchery requires the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schneider
Postville
Capper
Postal Department
Mr. Schneider
Wadena Branch Bank Discontinued by Elgin State Bank
On Saturday April 1 the Elgin State Bank closed its Wadena branch due to stagnation in banking. The action had state banking department approval and the service may be restored if conditions warrant later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Wadena
State Banking Department
No fear of the number 13 for salesman Farb
Fred Farb a traveling salesman for Wm Grossman Co Milwaukee who worked through superstition and was hospitalized February 18 in room 218. He was released on the 18th day after admission and returned to work March 28 noting his name Frederick contains 13 letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Farb
Wm. Grossman Co
Milwaukee
Frederick
Printing Demand Prompts Action Phrase
A terse request urges immediate help with printing needs. It signals readiness to fulfill demand and coordinate supplies, aiming to mobilize teams quickly.
District Attorney Senior Class Play Draws Crowd
The two senior class plays at the high school auditorium drew a large audience last Friday. The District Attorney featured Joseph Hanson as William Seabury, with Alma Opland as Hattie Seabury and Ruth Grover and Russell Kohler as Dorothy and Dick Seabury. Other performances by Norma Robbins, Stella Kigsa, Opal Dummermuth, and more earned praise for skillful acting. The show raised about $50 after expenses, with receipts around $60.10, and over four hundred people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seabury
Lange Packing
Joseph Hanson
Alma Opland
Hattie
Alma
Beaton
Mr. Seabury
Dorothy
Ruth Grover
Russell Kohler
Wiliam Welber
Bob Kendrick
Kendrick
Wiliam
Billy Reynolds
Don Helms
Beverly Calvert
Peggy Marshall
Polly Whitney
Dorothy Seabury
Norma Robbins
Stella Kigsa
Opal Dummermuth
Stella
Opal
P. Homer Sullivan
Wayne Gilson
John Crosby
LaVerne Schneider
Margaret
Fern Kert
Sally
Martha Berg
Howard Calvert
Beverly
Harold Grimm
Sam
Calvert
Melbert Meyer
Elgin May Seek Share of Reconstruction Funds
The county towns, including Elgin, could receive part of Fayette county’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds. If feasible, Elgin should pursue its share and dedicate the money to public works. Labor may be acquired at half price, enabling substantial progress with limited funds. The proposal merits investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Elgin
Coney-Ditto beer bill passes Town house vote
The Coney-Ditto beer bill was passed in the Town house Tuesday 65 to 43 with Fayette and Clayton county representatives voting yes. It heads to the Iowa senate amid Governor Herring's support, while some expect a defeat there. Carl Hackman and non Reuben have been ill, and Mrs. Hackman tended to both Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kohls at the Hackman home. Trade at home among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clayton County
Towa Senate
Herring
Carl Hackman
Non Reuben
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Sugar Bowl
Prof. Koepel
Upper Iowa University
HK. E. Taylor
Gertrude Seago
Carrell Seago
Evelyn Kelly
Fabian Kelly
M. Cooney
Richard Hammond
Belva Hammond
Buchanan County
Eesthe Topéat
Raymond Prewes
Helen Blockhus
Sch
Fred Dennele
Sheriff Nehring
Rebben Lehman
Farm Bureau Board
the Legion Auxiliary
N.E. Iowa
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