Elgin Beats West Union 3 to 1 In Tight Baseball Contest
The Elgin baseball team rallied Sunday to defeat West Union 3 to 1. Elgin’s Kiple pitched eight innings allowing six hits with ten strikeouts, while Rush and Fennell combined for five hits for West Union. Newcomers Topp Yenney and Green impressed in errorless defense as Elgin recovered from early season injuries.
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Elgin
Fast West Union
Wan
Harold Glamecock
Louis Klingman
Fennell
West Union
Ami
Johnny Rush
Kiple
Rush
Fennall
Christ
Klingman
Eigin
Topp
Yenney
Green
Tha Boore
Tupper
Theresees
Kristy
Brown
Glasscock
Randall
Totets
Elgin Weseeerse
Elgin Weseeerse Lolgo
Fellnell
Borland
Rage
Kipie
Weat Union & Umpire
Northrup
Bertolt
Weekend High School Games Schedule and Recital Notice
Upcoming Sunday games feature Wigin at Postville Arlington at West Union Hawkeyes at Westgate Clermont at Volga City The final Hawkeye Clermont game now at Clermont instead of Hawkeye Readers recall a recent clash announced for Clermont on July 27 and note a schedule change no further announcement was made Students Recital at Elgin Baptist Church August 11 8 pm Archibald Sowden violin Janette Simpson piano program includes Sonatas and concert pieces with local performers and Bible contest plans for August 27 at 8 pm
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Wigin
Postville
Arlington
West Union
Hawkeyes
Westgate
Clermont
Volga City
Hawkeye
Elgin Baptisl
Archibald Sowden
Janette Simpson
von Besthoven
Manon
Rtv
S.c.eeseeeee
Am Brosis
Baptist Church Notes and Upcoming Events
The Echo lists English services Sundays at 10 and 11 with Sunday school, a Bible study on Hebrews 2, and prayer meetings August 14. Aug 16 offers a noodle soup sale and bake goods. Aug 18 to 22 West Union Baptist fair staff will serve noodles, pie, coffee, and candy. ladies plan noodle making August 8 at the church.
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Baptist
The
Echo
Brainard
Bigin Baptist
West Union Fein
Burnside Pioneer Drug Store Founder Dies in Waucoma
J M Burnside of Waucoma dies at home Sunday evening August 3. A highly respected citizen and pioneer in Waucoma’s business circle he long supervised on the county board and ran the Pioneer Drug Store for at least fifty years. Burial held yesterday afternoon.
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J. M. Burnside
Waucoma
Mr. Burnside
Fayette County
J. D. Shaffer
Wauce Ta
Elgin Water Gets Clean Bill After Health Board Report
Water committee sent a city sample to the State Health Department as required by law. The Health Board reports Elgin city water is very satisfactory with no sediment color or odor. The water system receives a clean bill of health and residents are assured it is safe to drink.
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Flin
U. K
City
State Health Department
Health Board
Elgin City
Sorghum Sale and Family Visit Reported at Local Area
Ostgaard and Olson sorghum field sold to Henry T Olson near Gunder with expected same handling at his place. Visiters include Frad Hadsel and two children from Orford Ohio and Harry Hadgel family from Grand Rapids Michigan staying to visit Dr H J Hadsel and Mrs Lana Henderson. Families plan Lake Francis Minnesota trip after West Union fair day gathering. Real underwear comfort in Muusing wear Maz Thoms.
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Ostgaard & Olson
Henry T. Olson
Gunder
Nels Ost
Frad Hadsel
Lucinda
Tim
Orford, Oho
Harry Hadgel
Jack
Grand Rapids
Michigan
H. 3. Hadsel
Lana Henderson
West Union Fairy Grounds
Max Pattison
Payette
Harry
First Arnival Pienic Plans by Digin Cow Testing Association
The Digin Cow Testing Association will hold its first annual pienie on Tuesday August 18 1024 at the Hm Holver farm. Members are invited to attend with their families for a program including a talk by J N Spencer Dairy Extension Department Ames on feed and care for dairy county agent. Evening worship services and Epworth League activities are listed with reminders of church events and social notes from the Ladies Aid Society.
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Tuesaday
Hm. Holver
Thi
J. N. Spencer
Dairy Eixtension Despartment of
Ames
Bankera
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fourth U S patent found from 1791 unearthed by patent office
The patent office revealed a facsimile of the fourth U S patent issued in 1791. It shows a new method of punches and matrices for making type. This authentic early document is the only such patent in the office’s possession.
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U. S
United States
Patent Office
City Council approves water mains extension plan
At the last council meeting the decision was made to extend water mains from the C. 8. Halsten son corner north to the Hang Keiser residence. A thve ned main will be laid now with plans for later looping to the Freiburgham corner. Supplies are ordered and work will start.
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Halstenson
Hang Keiser
Freiburgham
Snow Grains Fell in August at Cedar Rapids
Reports from Cedar Rapids note an unusual light snowfall on Monday about 10 05 am lasting five minutes before melting. The event, though brief, is described as remarkable for August and possibly worthy of further study. Also, The Ladies Auxiliary of Shee han Post A L Clermont invites eligible Elgin members to a Clermont meeting at 7 30 pm on August 12 at the Legion hall.
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Cedar Rapids
the Sheehan ‘Post, A. L
Clermont
Elgin
Legion Hall
Bookshop Baffled by Parody Titles Exchange
A man visited Cohan's book store and asked for Who's Who and What's What by James K. Jerome. The clerk replied with a different spoof title, Who's He and Vot'a He Got by Bradstreet, highlighting a humorous mix up of book references.
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Cohan
James K. Jerome
Cohen
Bradstreet
Murderer Gabe Simmons Apprehended in Ohio Women in Iowa Seek Death Penalty
Report notes Gabe Simmons, called the Weat Liberty murderer, captured in Tiffin, Ohio and jailed in Muscatine. The Iowa official vows strict crime penalties, signaling two murder trials in the coming term, Austin May of Oelwein and Simmons. Also mentions visiting relatives in Waseca, Minnesota and a bean packing outlook for a local canning plant. Misa Capser, Cedar Rapids visit to sister Mrs Yougy, etc.
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Gabe” Simmons
Tiffin
Ohio
Muscatine
Iowa
Austin May
Oelwein
M. W. Hemmingway
Frank Bell
Waseca
Minnesota
John Christ
Misa Picaste Capper
Cedar Rapids
Mrg
Yougy
Automobiles collide near Fred Rothnberger corner injures none
On Saturday two cars driven by Jack Hurley and Mr Burns collided near the Fred Rothnberger corner. Both vehicles were damaged but no serious injuries occurred. Burns hailed from Wadena and Hurley from near the town. Trees at the corner blocked visibility.
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Fred Rothnberger
Jack Hurley
Mr. Burns
bCcupants
Burns
Wadena
Hurley
Burn
Ford
Protest Meeting Over West Union Hawkeye Game Dispute At Elgin
Managers in Elgin met Monday afternoon to consider West Union protest of the Hawkeye West Union game. Three counts were debated with two voted down and one tied. If the vote remains tied, president Louie Hauth will cast the deciding vote.
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Elgin
Little ‘Hight
West Union
Hawkye
pawMbnly
Werg. Eee
Ares
Louie Hauth
Girl Scalded by Spilled Water in House Incident
Miss Frances Pinney was badly scalded Tuesday afternoon when a pail of hot water spilled as she carried it through a floor. She suffered severe burns on her ankle. Dr Father-Sil attended and provided prompt relief. No serious injury expected. Ming Pinney was fortunate the accident was not worse.
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Irma
Frances Pinney
Father- Sil
Ming Pinney
Tno
Notice to Painters for Elgin water tower work
The water committee of Elgin Town will accept sealed bids by 6 p m on Saturday August 1924 for cleaning and painting the town water tower. Specifications available at Steeler Drug Store Elgin Iowa. Bids per contract terms and payment upon completion. Committee may reject any or all bids. Dated Elgin Iowa August 1924. Fred H Kohler O P Stoehr Geo N Schori Water Com ers.
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Elein
Mads
Steeler Drug Store
Elgin
Iowa
Fred H. Kohler
O. P. Stoehr
Geo. N. Schori
Rattlersnake Captured During Emmetsburg Fishing Trip
Four men including Rev A F Coe and Attorney EB Reed of Monticello with Rev L T Weeks captured a large rattlesnake 200 feet up a ledge rock in Richland township four miles east of Monticello. They pinned the snake and brought it to town to ship to Dr Guthrie at Iowa State College for his serpent study. The snake measured forty inches and had fourteen rattles.
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Bly Rattlersnake
Alire
A. F. .Coe
EB. B Reed
Monticello
L. T. Weeks
Episcopal Church
Emmetsburg
Richland Township
Guth
Tie
Iowa State Callege
Ams
Iowa
Coe
Guthrie
Allamakee Fair August Lith to 15th
Allamakee County Fair promises four days of races stock judging and free attractions each afternoon. Theatre Duffield of Chicago will present two fireworks displays on August 28 and 14 with pictures of Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Secretary Holming and officials say the attractions match the high class cattle hogs and poultry exhibits.
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Allamakee
C. G. Haelming
H. B Taylor
Theatre Duffield
Chicago
Holming
Man of honor and courtesy praised by Wayland
A quotation extols a person who acts from goodwill and propriety, aids the poor, avoids flattery, and speaks with frank sincerity and sympathy. It lauds self control, humility, and consideration for others, describing the ideal man as honorable in all company and safe in his own esteem.
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John Walter Wayland
Real Estate Notice Seeks Farm Listings and Prospective Buyers
Our fall notice announces listings for farms and real estate and urges quick action as prospective buyers show interest. The piece notes two potential cash buyers and mentions local happenings including visits, hog shipments to Decorah for the fair, a Lake Okoboji outing, a senator’s pass through, a new baby, highway marker completion, and a Sunday family visit near Brainard.
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Algna
Mlgin Land Co
A. Wd. Weibel
Lehman Family Reunion at Elgin on Sunday
About sixty Lehman relatives gathered at Elgin for a picnic dinner and reunion. Attendees included Chila Lehman, Lew Lehman, Sam Lehman, Mrs. Celia Rennlapp, Geo. N. Schori, Hang Friederich, Ben Baumgartner, and others from Elgin, Alta Vista, Mason City, California, and Fairbank. The Wilson family picnic at Oelwein drew many relatives to Mr. and Mrs. Mel Richie’s home, with participants from Oelwein and nearby areas.
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Fameily
Ben Baumgartner
Familly
Elgin
FL Smith
Alta Viste
Saugg
Mason City
Parry
California
J. H. Willams
Fairbank
Here
Hazel Wilson
West Bend
Tang State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Messerli Kin Reunites At Summer Park Gathering
Messerli descendants, pioneers of the state, gathered at Summer Park on Sunday August 3. About 150 members attended the reunion. Younger generations enjoyed a big pie while older attendees shared memories. Locally, Efford and Max Hunsberger families of Higin joined, along with Mr and Mrs Christophy Wilson, Clyde King, Johnny Wilson, and John Muenger families from near Wadena.
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Messerli
da Sumsner Park
Efford
Max Hunsberger
Higin
Mrs. Christophy
Wilson
Clyde King
Johnny Wilson
John Muenger
Wadena
Honor Miss Bauder Visit Brings Elgin Relatives Together
Mr and Mrs Albert Schor invited Scheri and Bauder relatives around Elgin to gather at their home Monday evening in honor of Kathryn Bauder from Bouly der Colorado visiting. Members of the Mrs Ben Scheri family and Bauder children attended along with Mrs Joseph Harmon and daughter Mrs J W Allen of New Martinsville. Kathryn Bauder left Tuesday morning for home via Oelwein.
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Joseph Harmon
A. G. Allen
Jon
Martha
Ben Schori
New Martinaville
West Virginia
Clermont
Elgin
Little Hight League
Wm. Larrabee Jr
Julive Paulson
Ben Conner
Henry Nathan
Will Borgholzer
Chicago
Joseph EH. Mayler
Williams
Des Moines
Mary
Emma Mayer
Elkader
August Holser
Misa Mabel Holzer
W. J. Burgholzer
Miss Holzer
Burgholzers
Ray Rowland
Dave Brause
Hampshire
Decorah
Gordon Moshy
Clarence Schori
Lake Okoboj
Gladden
Iowa
Ron Lehman
Kurth
Near
Aunder
Bauder
Albert Schor
Scheri
Kathryn Bauder
Boulyder
Colorado
Ben Scheri
J.,w. Allen
New Martinsville
Vinton Family Reunion Held at Elgin Home
The children of the Vinton family gathered at Mrs. Emmet Patterson's Elgin home Sunday for a day of visiting. The five siblings, scattered widely, were all present for the rare reunion. Mrs. Emmer Patterson of Elgin, Walter Patterson of Clermont, Wm H Vinton of Dallas, Onsgen, Mrs. Seth Slyter of Spokane, Washington, and Mrs. Lulu Trainor of Dubuque attended.
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Vintons
Vinton
Elgin
Emmet Patterson
Emmer Patterson
Waltter
Clermont
Wm. H
Dallas
Onsgen
Seth Slyter
Spokane
Washington
Lulu Trainor
Dubugie
Trip notes and family visits span coast to coast
The Metzger family sends greetings from Los Angeles where Dr. L L Carr pursues a hospital course while enjoying the trip. The Will Christ party drove to Clayton to visit Jacquette and Greenley families, with a stormy river outing that ended safely. Clarence Conner and a Fayette youth headed to Dakota harvest fields for work.
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George Metzger
Dr. L. L. Carr
Los Angeles
California
Dr. Carr
Will Christ
Clayton
Jacquette
Greenley
Will
Clarence Conner
Fayette
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West Union Ee
Pontville
Warungto Sey Ee
Weatgate
Arenes
J.C. Morris
John Fiith
Strawberry Point
Mr. Morris
Bikader
Schmidt
Bralibaum
F. Schaer
Roll Call
Hackmann
Dorothy Grether
Esther Kiple
Esther Erhardt
C. Hackmann
K. Miller
Rev. Lauer
Marie and
Margaret Erhardt
Marie Reusser
Gketch
Edwin Miller
Fiano Solo
Gertrude Grethar
Oddietary
Andy Grimes
Weat Union
Nouth-Weat
Irma Young
Hart
Allamakee Fair
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