Lot Sale in Elgin Adds New Town Lots
The newly platted ekmalin addition in Elgin drew a solid crowd last Saturday. Auctioneers F R Berg of Higin and M B Petratz of Sumner oversaw a successful land sale, average prices around $28.89 per lot, under Main Land Co management led by A M Weibel. Buyers included Felix Miller, Tedliveene, Herman Scheel, Roberts, Klingman, Wire, Mrs A L Patterson, Fran Greenley, and several others with prices ranging from about $60 to $128 per lot, marking a prosperous addition to the town. The event featured a Bigin Band performance and concluded with a rocking chair prize for Miss Hasel Smith.
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Hlin Land Company
Bigin
F. R. Berg
Higin
M. B. Petratz
Sumner
S Town
Main Land Co
A. M. Weibel
Felix. Miller
B. Lesseene
Poux Miller
Herman Scheel
Beles. Eves Sdece
I Roberts
L. Klingman
Sesecese Aeoe
LW. Réel
Eeba
Mra
AL L. Patterson
Clenereres Rem
Fran Greenley
Deetenenes Speescerees
Wat Rousser
Steestiat Seaeeee
Red Rousser
Vrscanee
Pristar
Nira
Ann Rankdaahel
Ann Rackiashel
Sant
Felix Miller
Boies Cupper
Mable Dummersmuth
Frank Greenley
Lawrence Knudtson
Ciem Schmid
Peter Bort
Gilson
Hasel Smith
Elgin
Hackmanun
Iowa Motor Vehicle Statistics Highlight Large Fleet
December 31 figures show 481 636 registered vehicles in Jowa including 420 678 pleasure cars 30 896 trucks 16 000 official cars and 3 897 motorcycles. Trailers total 344 with 1 755 dealers.Motor license fees receipts reach 7 719 127 47 dollars.
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Jowa
Surprise Visit By Former Charge At Maynard
Reverend F C Hillman drew four families from Maynard to hear him preach at Biginsaveral then escorting them to Illyria for a service. Nineteen people from the Kruse Knight Hurd and Ashbaugh families shared a Kern schoolhouse picnic. Mrs Hillman was away in Chicago. Wm Ashbaugh’s car axle broke but an extra axle and an emergency man at Hilgin fixed it, resuming travel.
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F. C. Hillman
Biginsaveral
Cara
Maynard
Illyria
Kern
Kruse
Knight
Hurd
Ashbaugh
Has Worki's Record and Hugh Deeney Claims Scrutinized
The local report questions Worki's claim of fame as a circus observer and notes Hugh Deeney of the city asserts other distinctions. The piece hints at scrutiny to protect two notable records from doubt, avoiding further speculation.
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Worki
Hugh Deeney
Hugh
Waukon
Community Notes and Social Visits Across Town
The column records a social week with wedding congratulations for Mr. and Mrs. Christ, visitors from Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids, and reunions attended by Civil War veterans from Wea Union. Other items note a Dollar A Call medical clinic in New York, local travel accounts, and upcoming baseball at Clermont amid warm summer weather.
Baptist Church Notes Brightens Elgin Week
Elgin church notices announce worship schedules for August 20 with King Ash and English services, plus a call to attend a Tri-annual Conference in St Paul. A visit from Rev Jacob Speicher, a China missionary, is highlighted as an opportunity for parishioners. Echo patrons urged to submit ads early due to fair week and staff shortages.
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Baptist Church
Hans Kelser
Ph. Lauer
Northwestern Conference
Baptist Churches
St. Bonifacius
Minnesota
Max Lehman
Hudson
Wisconsin
Jacob Speicher
China
Baptist Publication House
Bwotow
Elgin
J. Speicher
Allegat
St. Paul
Cheery Valley Socials Tie Delicate Web of Visits
Olga Benson aided Mrs. Dell Wil tele cook for threshers while Mrs. Fanny Bracker visited Mrs. Anna Rieden. Numerous neighbors shared weekend visits, meals, and social calls at the Dennler and Frieden households, with extended trips to West Bend for relatives.
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Olga Benson
Dell Wiltele
Fanny Bracker
Anna #rieden
Iillian Christen
Margaret Dennler
Dorothy Posper
Jake Dennler
Rob Lehman
Dinener
Fred Nydegger
Jake
Christen
Ole Scholan
Figin
Martha Chapman
Thos
Hanson
Elma Meyer
West Union
Walter Dennler
Maris
Evelyn
West Union Notes and Local Travels from County Seat Exchanges
H P Hancock travelled to Delware? to attend bankruptcy proceedings for Berry Mercantile Co of Randall. P Craft and Hazel of Wood County Wis visited for a few days before returning to campus. N J Schueler’s Buick roadster stolen at Magnani picnic, later recovered near its original spot. J H Daugherty of Chicago visited C W Beobey home. accompanied by O W Hefferman who planned to buy jewelry stock. J W Dwyer plans trip to Sheffield Alabama to assess land for future city lots as it grows near Muscle Shoals. A J Gurney of West Union injured in Oelwein auto accident but resumed duties as cashier of State Bank of West Union. RO Woodard returns from Montana for Butte-Jardine Silver mine talks. staying in Racetrack, Mont for August 14 meeting with Gus Gunderson, Dr W G Stewart, and John Meyer. Bertha Kiple visited Earl and wife for threshing work. Tomorrow is Nigra homecoming day with big crowd expected. Thos Lewis and wife with N H Warner of Kearney Nebraska visited Knudtsons Sunday.
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H. P. Hancock
Berry Mercantile Co
Randalla
P. Craft
Hazel
Wood County
Wis
State University
N. J. Schueler
J. H. Daugherty
Chicago
C. W. Beobey
O. W. Hefferman
Heiserman
J. W. Dwyer
Sheffield
Alabama
New York City
Oelwein
A. J. Gurney
Weat Union
Gurney
State Bank of West Union
John Jamison
Ford
Jamison
RO. Woodard
Montana
Racetrack
Mont
Gus Gunderson
Elgin
John Meyer
Maynard
Bertha Kiple
Earl
Nigria
Thos. Lewis
N. H. Warner
Kerney
Nebraska
H. T. Knudt
EB Church Notes and Coming Week Schedule
No prayer meeting tonight. Ladies Aid Society meets this afternoon at the church parlors hosted by Mrs Chas Fuller. Services next Sunday at 9:45 AM morning worship 10:46 Bundy school 1:15 Epworth League led by Dorothy Peeper. evening service 8:00. No services Sunday Aug 27 due to pastor vacation. Ladies Aid Bankets benefit film "Yom, the Manger to the Cross" last Thursday. funds cover expenses. Home Coming Picnic tomorrow with many events. Services Sunday near usual hours 10:16 Sunday school. 11:16 morning worship. No preaching Sunday Aug 27 due to pastor vacation.
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Ladies' Aid Society
Chas. Fuller
Bundy School
Epworth League
Dorothy Peeper
Ald Boalety
Illyria
Henry Ford Helps a Stranded Man in Ford Car Tale
Henry Ford relates a self told anecdote about aiding a road stranger whose Ford would not start. Ford fixed the car and refused a $2 payment, saying he had more money than he could spend. The man marveled at Ford’s wealth and habit of driving a Ford between his factory and summer home.
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Henry Ford
Tnis
Ford
Mord
Visitors welcomed at Kramer’s Pig Club Inn in Elkader
An Elkader paper notes visitors to Kramer’s Pig Club Inn at Wika der’s Tourist and Play Grounds may enjoy free access to the Red Book Guide maps magazines and more. Two new stores were added by Mr L J Kramer this week and another large one is planned mid grove to host tables for a thousand. Rex Blark from Des Moines is staying with Mrs C W Nicklaus. A moral on dressing compares clothes to a family. The piece ends with a quip about summer bargains packing varied garments Despite coherence the item stays light and observational.
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Kramer
Wikader
L. J. Kramer
Elkader
Rex Blark
Des Moines
Hawkeye Beats Our Team 8 4 Sets Up Third Place
Hawkeye defeated our squad 8 to 4 last Sunday, putting both teams at one win each in the Little Eight standings and paving a Wednesday rematch at the fair for third place. Our players erred at key moments while the Hawkeye lineup capitalized.
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Hawks
Acorn
Hawkeye Bunch
Elkader Band to Play Saturday Evening in Town
Report says the Elkader band will hold a concert on Main Street Saturday evening to promote their fair and boost the town. While an informant mentioned other towns, the event in Migin features the Hikader band as part of the lineup for a night of music and entertainment.
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Elkader Band
Elkader
Uoleas
Migin
Hikader
Home Coming Allyria Illyria Community Picnic
Illyria community church hosts the third annual homecoming picnic on Friday August 18 with Shaffer’s Drum Corps and the Illyria orchestra. Dr. F Q Brown and Hon Martin Soeth speak at 10:00 am and 1:15 pm respectively as sports and ball games entertain the crowd. The Ladies Aid serves meals and a play My Sister Beth's Girl performs at 8:30 pm attracting a large crowd.
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Allyria
Illyria Community Church
Shaffer
Illyria
F. Q. Brown
Epworth Seminary
Martin Soeth
Wallingford
Elgin
Kyria
Beth
George Schrampfer Repaints Front Of Building
George Schrampfer improves the front of his building with a coat of fresh paint while streets converge on West Union next week for the covety fair.
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George Schrampfer
West Union
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Harvey Smith
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J. M. Jennings
Walcome
M. Phillips
Geo, Brown, Fayette
Redding
A. King
Clermont Band
Sceceveeeresees
Asaee
W. J. Ainsworth
Serees Clermont Band
Reading
Mary Harper
Edith
Ostrander
D. H. Hall
Star Spangled Banner
Co. L. Chapman
J. H. Carmichael
HB. Q Dines
G. W. Baldwin
al Lyons
Marshalltown
Agaiin
C. C. Cooley
Lindlahr Sanitarium
Lew Gruver
Frank Capper
South Dakota
Fox
Forest City
Howard
Clermont
Echo
Echo Force
Hillman
Ada
Judson Conner
Missouri
Colorado
Rad Oak
Bedford
Taylor County
Max Thoma
Ern Bchori
Lake Okobofi
Oxford
Ohio
California
Hadsel
Miami University
Lena Baumgartner
J. A. Boleyn
Malden Rock
Mia
George Miller
Della Chapman
Dennler
Chas. Fritz
Sam Phi
Ronat
Hawkeye
Clemmont
Westgate
Arlington
Alpha
Berndt
Elgin Abrhpor Ryter
TP Eeeesas & Klingman
Vey
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Sen A Stoeler
Sss
Heins
Gruver
Kiple
PO Hughes
Stes
Beving
Walsh
Huber
Ow Boo Lee
Belschner
Tone
Henn
Toonoo
Hawkrye
Heine
Lee
Henna
Walah
Etter
Heina
Hughes
Bugin Sane
Hawkeye Prbtyacees
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Wanace
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