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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
5
Public auction on the old C. Meyer farm four miles east of Elgin on Friday April 28 at 1 oclock. Items include mules horses cattle hogs farm machinery grain and more with cash terms under $10 and one year credit on larger sums. Auctioneer F R Bere clerk F Becker and administrator John Falb listed.
An itemized column notes Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as the busiest little things, plus social visits: Mrs. Tillie Frey of Guttenberg visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Weibel. Mrs. H. S. Hadsel visits son Harry in Davenport. Post office inspector Hadsel oversees the Northern Illinois District. Clermont reports the marriage of Mrs. M. A. Miller to Benton Smith in Des Moines, with the couple leaving for Ravenwood, Missouri.
A New York dispatch notes Dutch immigrants bound for Iowa seek rural placement rather than city work. One man says he seeks a comfortable living for a large family on modest land, contrasting old country rents with American opportunity. Iowa reportedly offers room for many such immigrants and potential riches, unlike prior constraints.
Citizens of Elgin meet to organize a business men’s association after over sixty attend. W. Hughes opens, temp chair Dr. Hadsel named, committees chosen to form a permanent body and draft by laws, next meeting set for April 25 at 7 30 p m in the old cigar factory.
In a local sentiment from the Clermont Enterprise, farmers laud the good roads drive and the king drag. They report extensive dragging improves current travel conditions and directs spring rains into gutters rather than wheel ruts, suggesting little maintenance will be needed with thorough king drag use.
At 2:30 this Saturday at the Elgin opera house The Huntleys offer a two hour Life Motion production with 39 scenes in four divisions depicting the Annunciation through the Ascension. The show features special vocal and instrumental support and a complete weekly program rotation with 10 and 20 cent admission.
On November 15 1910 I made a verbal contract with my adopted boy Will Hanni giving him his time and I will not be responsible for debts he contracts since then he has chosen his own business and collected his money G J Hanni Dated at Elgin April 19 911 Senate Kenyon newly elected by the legislature passed through here last week en route to Clermont He accompanied Rep Wm Larrabee home for a Sunday visit Kenyon also spoke with former governor Larrabee during the trip
Irvin Draewel and Gladys King out sick while Mario Reurser and Nellie Neuenschwander visited from West Union and Castnia. Sixth graders finished physiology exams. Easter visits by Ruth Nicklaus Verle Kneil and Robert Earle. Second Division to present in grammar room next Friday. several absences noted. Juniors hosted a senior reception at the Dewey hotel with a green and white theme, five seniors and six juniors in attendance, a banquet, toasts, and evening entertainment praised as a success.
Notice to property owners to remove winter refuge from adjacent alleys and streets by May 1 at 8. Mayor H. Hapsin signs the directive. Also covers results of the Huntleys Baby Contest with latest prize baby listings and local notes on residents. A runaway incident injures a horse of L. Humphry. Mrs. Lew Oswald hosts visiting nieces from the East.
The Priscilla Club met with Mrs. Frank Kimball yesterday. Mrs. Kimball made a business trip to West Union Tuesday. Mrs. E. Hendershott of Postville visited here Sunday. Elmer Schori and wife settled in their west town home. Mrs. RB. O. Woodard of West Union visited Mrs. C. W. Nicklaus last week. Dr. Hadsel and Mrs. Nicklaus took their son Harry to Cedar Rapids for eye and ear trouble. New ads include Weibel Bros, City Drug Store, and B. Holstangen. Clara Olson returns from Decorah for a few days, employed in a millinery store. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bell plan to visit her parents John and Mrs. Christ next week. Mail service now adds five daily mails. northbound train at 11:27 and southbound at 3:17 will both handle mail. Decorah Masonic lodge invites Elgin Masons to cornerstone ceremony April 25 at 2 PM with program.
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