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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
5
A man and woman swindle a rural town by posing as philanthropists and buying chickens then selling them for a staged orphanage fund. One farmer’s health inspector visit ends with diseased birds condemned, prompting warnings to contact authorities and report suspicious inspections.
The German Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m sermon at 11 00 a m Y P program at 7 30 p m prayer meeting each Thursday Rev Wedel preached in Sumner last Sunday and returned to deliver an evening address eight carloads of young people visited the Potrat home during the Sumner trip A picnic is planned for Tuesday August 17 near Miller's bridge weather permitting helpers are asked to assist with transportation for children.
Harvey Smith guardian invites sealed bids for lots one through four in block nink Conners addition Elgin Iowa until September first 1916 at West Union Bids paid in cash if sale approved by Fayette county District Court Judge Right reserved to reject any and all bids
The 36th General Assembly amended section 2734 to add an exam for uniform county certificates. It requires attendance certificates from a twelve week summer normal training program and omits those lacking summer school for the year. The exam is August 25 to 27 in the county superintendent’s office at West Union, with eligibility limited to summer school attendees. Belle Thorpe Ocker, County Superintendent.
The piece notes Americans spent about 700 million dollars on tobacco last year including 446.9 million on cigars and 37 million on cigarettes while chewing and snuff add substantial sums. It highlights a rise in coffin wall production despite anti-cigarette efforts and records local travel notes about F R Berg family and J S Sands visiting relatives in Merrill and Bayfield Wisconsin.
Pighi's second annual chautauqua is in session as guarantors cover deficits. Kaney's orchestra and Kuney's ensemble provide varied programs while audiences praise the music. Clifford Roe and Francis Lehman headline evening talks as the event runs through Monday with top acts scheduled later.
A cloudburst hit Clinton on Wednesday flooding ten blocks including the business district to four feet. Streetcar service stopped as bridges and culverts washed away and hundreds were trapped in upper floors. Eight thousand circus spectators escaped by wading through water. Men helped carry women and children to safety amid widespread destruction. Also notes residents visiting, property improvements, found purse, fishing catch, and upcoming travel plans. Weather heralds a record corn harvest with damp time ahead.
Yesterday Leo Perrin, a Cedar Rapids cashier, admitted taking $20,700 but today recanted, claiming detective pressure. Reports note Perrin’s high habits and rapid land purchases in Minnesota and the Isle of Pines, with debts totaling about $22,000 and annual income around $1,500, leaving little for living costs after interest.
The report details multiple car incidents around Clermont on Sunday. Jake Fritz of West Union and five passengers escaped serious injury after Fritz swerved to avoid a motorcycle, the car crashing into a nine foot wall and catching on an elm. No one was seriously hurt though several witnesses noted damaged vehicles and a shaken group. Additional items note residents moving into a new home on Pleasant street and visiting relatives, with various short mentions of travelers and local events around Clermont.
The school board ordered five two burner electric stover with ovens from Turkey River Power Co for domestic science use. They claim electricity learning is essential for future housewives. In West Union cemetery the first burial in sixty five years was held for cremated ashes. Albert H Capwell died in the Philippines on June 10 and was cremated and interred locally. Ladies Old Society will meet at Mrs Wimner Schorl’s next Thursday afternoon.
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