IOWA BRIEFS HIGHLIGHT LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES
Fredericksburg man Kenneth Rollins is sentenced in district court at New Hampton to one year in Chickasaw jail and a fine of 800 dollars after pleading guilty to attempting to break and enter. Aagama of other Iowa notes include a church poison incident affecting Rev. Bob Williams, broad economic figures for 1926, and various local anecdotes from Waukon, Volga City, Oskaloosa, and West Union.
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Kenneth
Doc) Rollins
Fredericksburg
Chickasaw
Jae W. Reed
New Hampton
Rollins
Bob Williams
The
Apostolic Church
Leon
United States
San Francisco
Taylor
Reform School
Ludeking
Waukon Democrat
Henry Whitford
Whitford
Volga City News
Esior Farm
Oskaloosa
Waverly Democrat
Iowa
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
New York City
West Union
Guttenberg
Argo-Gazette
First State Bank
H. E. Taylor
O. N. Bevins
Windsor Township
Hawkeye Beacon
Jama Taylor
South
Philip
Chicago
Many Weddings Reported in Postville and Elgin Areas
A series of marriages is announced including Carmen Ann Schweikert and Melvin E. Benson at St. Pauls Lutheran Postville on August 8. Leila Pritchard wed Alton Sevell in Cedar Rapids and Kalona with Sevell stationed in Kalona. Ben Dennler and Loretta Imhof married at West Union with ties to Elgin. Hattie Butler and S B Gordon wed in Galena Illinois on July 19 now residing in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson—Schweikert
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Postville
Carmen Ann Schweikert
Melvin EB. Benson
Finck
Clara Gordon
Luciele Larson
Arleen Scholen
Muriel Schweikert
Lloyd Bigler
A. P. Schweikert
B. M. Benson
Highland Township
Clayton County
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Pritchard
Sevell
Leila Pritchard
Wm. Pritchard
South of Elgin
Alton Sevell
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Kalona
Iowa
Dennler—Imhof Ben Denniler
Loretta Imhof
West Union
J. E. Fitch
Frank Christen
B Dennler
Alfred Imhof
Butler—Gordon
Hattie Butler
B. Gordon
Dubuque
Galena
Illinois
Seminary Street
Gordon
Arlington
Ore
Volga
Hawkeye
St. Olaf
Postyilie
R Herrling
F. Kiple
Ph Olson
Rf Liple
L. Klingman
Falb
Wilson
B. Klingman
C. Kiple
Becker
Hungerford
Oarlington
Bates
Sa Wing
P Buenneke
Og Bachtele Pinch
Walch
Dh Madeen
Zimmerman
Arlington Pet
Clermont
Hawkeye St. Olaf
Calmar Et
Calmar
Poatville
To Be Married Today In Marion Church
Invitations extended for the wedding of Miss Tda Mark and Myrlin M Feller at 11 a m today at the Marion Lutheran church. Weibel Mill D A J Carpenter and daughters Trude and Loraine arrive from Corydon for a family reunion marking Ruth Carpenter birthday. Wind and hail storms caused 176000 dollars in damage around Cherokee Geneva and Pierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tda Mark
Myrlin M. Feller
Marion Lutheran Church
A. J. Carpenter
Gertrude
Loraine
Corydon
Carpenter
Toorrow
Ruth Carpenter
Fayette
John Schurg
Harold
Russel
Phyllis Kohler
Elgin
Estherville
James Boyle
West Bend
Lews
Glen View
West Union
Iowa
car—Mirror
Mt. Carroll
Ils
Elgin Band
Lauta
W. R. Blake
Wind
Hall Atorma
Cherokee
Geneva
Pierson
Early Season Threshing Report From Local Farms
Threshing began last week with limited work to ready for steady threshing by week’s start. Grain turns out fairly well so far, but season is early and yield averages remain uncertain. Echo invites farmers to share good yield news. All livestock need salt year round.
Williams Dies of His Wounds in Attack Near Clermont
Wilkes Williams, a 66 year old wealthy farmer north east of Clermont, died at 9 50 Saturday morning after a brutal assault the night of July 30. He never recovered consciousness to name suspects, and authorities found no clues. The motive remains a mystery. The attacker slugged him and crushed his skull in four places, then tried to burn the scene. Williams extinguished the fire and identified his attackers before dying. Funeral held at his home Monday, burial at Postville, with many prominent locals in attendance.
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Wilkes Williams
Clermont
Williams
Phe
Postville
Auto Accident in Elgin Injures Greene Youth
Gunder Marcus Bollen of Greene rode on the hood with Elkader youths distributing advertising for Paull & Bink. Returning toward Gunder the rider was thrown as they entered Elgin, the car passing over him. He lost consciousness with a torn scalp and a dislocated hip, taken to Lind's Store for doctors. Full injury extent undetermined. Elgin Opera House dance that evening well attended with Robinson's Denver Dandies providing music.
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Marcus Bollen
Greene
Elgin
Elkader
Paull & Bink
Gunder
Lind’s
Elgin Opera’ House
Robinson
Denver Dandies
Obituary for Mrs. William Dearhammer
Ida Mae Wander, born June 18 1881 in Haywarden Sioux County Iowa, died August 4 at Mercy Hospital age 46 with one month and seventeen days. She moved to Elgin at age nine, settled in Oelwein in 1905, married William C. Dearhammer September 1 1914. Survived by husband two daughters Mary and Marjorie mother Mary Wander sister A I Roberts brother Edward Wander. She joined First Baptist Church in 1908 and lived a life of quiet service and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mae Wander
Hawarden
Sioux County
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Elgin
Oelwein
Willam C. Dearhammer
Mary
Marjorie
Mary Wander
A. I. Roberts
Oalwein
Edward Wander
Goodman
First Baptist Church
Seventy Three Scholarships Offered to Iowa Farm Boys
At least 73 Iowa farm boys desiring education in agriculture but lacking funds may receive $100 scholarships to Iowa State College Ames. One scholarship will be awarded in each of 73 counties based on need. Eligibility includes Iowa farm boys 17 or older, high school not required. Applications go to county agent, county superintendent, or dean of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Cat Town State College
Lat Ames
Mikes handwriting paces creamery staff in old vs new craft
The American Creamery Operator notes handwriting skills diverge by generation. It cites creamery secretaries in Northern Minnesota excelling at penmanship while laments potential decline as younger farmers replace with modern methods. A card from Elgin Iowa secretary Mr Luchsinger is highlighted as exemplary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Towa
Farmers Creamery
Elgin
Iowa
Luchsinger
Look Out For The Sow Thistle
Elgin gardens back lots and alleys are being overrun by sow thistle. Caution the public about its spreading weed’s yellow blossoms and milkweedlike seed. If farms are affected, a campaign to check and exterminate should be organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Echo seeks list of former Elgin high students now teaching
The Echo requests readers to mail advance cards listing each former Elgin High School student who is entering the teaching profession. Include name, high school class, college attended if any, teaching year ahead and subjects taught. Any help is appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Elgin High School
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Cain’s sickness and burial
The children and sisters join Mr. and Mrs. to express appreciation to kind friends for assistance during the sickness and death of Mrs. Cain, and for the sympathy extended at the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Former Elgin Girl Weds Taylor Neighbor in Secret Ceremony
Miss Rose Frieden and John Hoerr, prominent locals, married July 10 in a country home with Mrs. Efla Benson officiating justice of the peace. Attendants were the bride’s sister and groom’s brother. The couple, farm residents near La Grange, plan an extended trip this month and then housekeeping. Congratulations are extended by Quincy Herald-Whig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Frieden
la Grange
Quincy
Herald-Whig
Farewell Picnic For Mr and Mrs Green
A group of Elgin youths hosted a farewell picnic at the old stone house in Allenakee county on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W C Falk, Mr and Mrs C B Schori, Mr and Mrs G M Green, Mr and Mrs L L Kiple, Mr and Mrs G C Mosby, Ernestine Sehori, and Art Hur ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Allamakee County
W. C. Falk
C. B. Schori
GC. M. Green
L. L. Kiple
G. C. Mosby
Ernestine Sehori
Art Huring
New Fall Millinery Showing This Weekend
New fall millinery on Friday and Saturday featuring felts velvets and silk velvet combinations. Special prices on all hats for two days with hats priced at 2.95 and 3.95. See them before buying at Elgin Millinery Store operated by Mrs. W Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Millinery
Third Pair of Twins Calves Born on Sundays in August
Samuel Yost owns a Short Horn cow that bore her third pair of twins on Sunday August 7. The remarkable tale notes all births occurred on Sundays within under two years, and all calves are male.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Yost
Elgin Cuts Tax Levy For Council and School Board
The Elgin town council reduced its tax levy by 400 dollars and the board of education cut its levy by 500 dollars for the coming year, promising a noticeable decrease in next year’s taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Town
Board of Education
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George Bernhard
Lyle Hunter
Berng
Castalla
Bernhard
Steele
Weibel Mill
Auburn
Anks Bethel Center
Clarmont
Dover
Eden
Fairfield
Fremont
Harlan
Clyria
Jefferson
2Nd Ward
Putnam
Smirfield
Union
Westfield
Windsor
Ilyria
Man
James Ellis Bryce
the Man
Helen Freeman Bryce
Ellis Bryce
Jeremiah Bryce
Meriam Bryce
Beryl Bryce
Lawrence Meredith
Allan Dale
Clarence ‘Thoman
James Bryce
New England
Bryce
William Dearhammer
Mikes
Mr. and
Mrs. Green
New Fall Millinery
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