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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
5
Report of fair week crowds notes Tuesday and Wednesday attendance around 18 000 and Thursday Friday totals near 16 000. Observers describe a good crowd, orderly, with favorable weather and strong turnout across the event days.
A carload of lumber received by Spahn and Rose Lumber Company bore anti American propagandistic markings. Phrases claim wealth belongs to labor and urge action against political prisoners. The Edgewood Journal notes the intent to continue vandalism until federal sedition prisoners are freed.
In Rontour Iowa Tama county Don Bavill 48 lies in a hospital with a bullet wound through his abdomen and a punctured left lung after a pistol shot awakened him. His daughter Tyene 19 slept nearby and smelled burning powder but heard no call or movement as the shooter fled the house.
The opening day urges all to be present and prepared. Books must be ordered and all names should be in by the first day of Jon. C F Evans, Superintendent.
Groth was riding to complete house work when a head on collision with Fred Frederick’s car occurred on the river road. Groth suffered cuts to the head and injuries to the hip and back from a cattle post collision. He was taken to town for examination which showed no broken bones.
Prairie du Chien letters discuss a seasonal theory linking corn yields to unseen forces. A retired observer asserts few files exist this summer and that large hatchings precede heavy corn crops. He notes absence of Ailes but insists readers know files do not control crops. Old corn at 80c a bushel, market tight as farmers await crop outcome.
Doris Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs F O Brown won third place in a Butterick Publishing Co national contest rewarding store employees for writing explanations on how to use The Deltor. She received a $50 check with the notice. Entries came from across the United States and Canada.
Peter Engel 31, pioneer farmer, lived with granddaughter Mrs. Fred Ehlert of Hawkeye. He hung himself Wednesday last week while family attended the fair in West Union. Family found him on arrival home at six o clock. dog’s behavior led to discovery. A limb broken from a yard tree suggests an attempted first hanging at that spot.
The Clermont Concert Band will be at Gander Saturday evening September 2 to give a concert. The Jantor Red Crops of Gander will serve ice cream. Ladies of the community please bring cake, everybody prel come.
The document lists charter members and directors including Gus Gun dense, H. B. Hadsel, Max Thoma, A M Wabal, G Harrington, Albert Schort, Wes Muehlenthaler, Mel Kohler. A by laws set has been adopted and members invited to join. The text records names such as Guadertot, M V Kiple, Alshot, RW Muchlenthollér, Samuel Mosty, A M Kunal, Me Kobler, Mifie J Harrington, Freda Bimer Schort, Benj, Max Thoma, John Fail, C F W Hughes.
From Fayette County Fair notes fellows won prizes in Big Type Poland China and Shorthand breeds. L. B. plkon earned multiple first and second places in spring and senior classes. Hunsberger Yearous claimed top aged boar and superior sow production. Emery Dummermuth and Ern Holy showcased Big e Polands with several ribbons. Lew Hansrove and B Brookin also earned victories in their classes. Prize money totaled substantial sums with cattle hogs and ponies drawing notable premiums.
A report from Rapid City South Dakota describes a severe hail and rain storm four miles wide causing extensive destruction. crops, fruit, and livestock losses are noted along with damage to buildings and infrastructure including the Northwestern depot and local church lights. several local residents are mentioned with visits and travel notes.
The Elgin notes celebrate Mrs. William Lar Pubes former governor War tabee’s benefactress with well wishes and gifts. Readers commend Arnold Bauman for a smooth dirt road section along the Elgin West Union road. Visits from Duluth and Decorah residents, plus Minnesotan travels, are noted. A new baby arrives at the Schupbach home and upcoming church plans are hinted.
A large Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Kuudt Mark four miles east of town drew ninety nine attendees for a long remembered social day. Guests of honor were Mr and Mrs Cook and Mr and Mrs Bainger of Flandreau SD, with many local families listed as participants.
The church notes indicate the pastor and Mrs Hillman hope to be back tomorrow or Friday. Services are set for next Sunday with morning worship at 9:45, Sunday school at 10:45, Haworth League at 7:16, and evening service at 8:00. An evening program is listed in another column.
A plan to unite church members for future welfare in Brigin is urged as Mrs Walter Roth Isberger's Sunday school class previews a play Friday night. Services are Sunday with 10 45 Sunday school and 11 16 morning worship, as the conference year aims to close with all bills paid.
Sunday events in the church include German service at 8 45 a m and English service at 2 p m Rev Theo Dana of Cleveland will preach next Sunday The day also features Sunday School at 11 am a church dinner at 12 16 pm and a Juniors meeting at 2 pm The Ladies Aid meets Sept 6 at the Parratt home and a prayer meeting plus chair rehearsal follow The Northwestern Conference will meet in Elgin next year Delegates and visitors returning from the St Paul conference report many visited Hudson Wisconsin
Henry Hankelson of this city, a World War veteran, fainted on Wednesday night at the fir ground as the fireworks opened. Drs. Hosg and Pritchen attended him at the Red Cross first aid tent. It took nearly two hours to revive him.
C. Halstenson asserts our guarantee covers Oshkosh B Gosh overalls returned in any condition whether worn a week or a year. The company promises a new pelt to make them good despite the claim seeming unreasonable.
West Union defeated Elgin 93 to 28 in a hard fought league game on Sunday. Hitting was uneven but West Union’s timely scoring in the ninth helped seal the win as Christ and Higin worked the mound and defense held Elgin off after a late surge. Next Sunday, West Union hosts Arlington for the final league game.
Ilng Cholera in Fayette County Agent Clyde Combs reports a few hog cholera cases in the county. He urges farmers to watch hogs closely, keep pigs isolated if noticed sick, and vaccinate as a preventative before an outbreak.
Soloists and choir performances fill the program with music and readings by Dorothy Gilson, Florence Kohler, and others. An orchestra includes cornet and piano solos, with a vendor selling stoneware jars and jugs at Hyans.
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