Local School Notes Report Absences and Events
Hazel Frieden and Elmer Frieden were absent for sickness while Florence Lehman Otto and Ellen Olson returned to classes. Mae Fritz visited last Wednesday and Miss Clarinda Jellings prepares to move to Taber Canada. The First Division outlines a program for Friday December 3 and the Athenian literary society also plans a program. Lillian Kramer and others visited school. a surprise party honored Miss Jellings at Mr McCrae’s home and Lee Ackleys hosted Roy Tupper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Bauman
Athenian Literary Society
Worley
G. Schori
I. Tomkins
H. Graether
Lillian Kramer
Lyons
Hurd
Dunham's Grove
Hawkeye
McCrae
Clarinda Jellings
Elgin
Taber
Canada
Fatal Accident Claims Life of George Meyer on Farm
George Meyer, 27, died after a gun misfire while returning from Elkader with a companion to secure naturalization papers. The weapon discharged in his hands as he attempted to shoot a rabbit, severing a major artery. He died en route to a physician in St Olaf after collapsing in the buggy. Surviving include his wife, three children, his parents, and siblings. Funeral services were held at the Apostolic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Bartus
Knudt Simpson
Johnson
St. Olaf
Clayton County
George Meyer
John Falb
Freiburghaus
Decenged
Olaf Haug
Misa Lena Meyer
Apostolic Church
Card of Thanks for George Meyer Bereavement
Public thanks to friends who assisted by acts and words in the sudden death and burial of George Meyer. The family expresses deep gratitude to all, including Mrs Gee, Meyer, and their children, and Mr and Mrs Carts Muyver, Bagnest, and Lana Mayan, Mra Jos Baumgartner, Mus Otar Hava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyer
Gee
Meyer and Chilpren
Carts Muyver Bagnest
Lana Mayan
Jos
Baumgartner Mus
Otar Hava
Obituary of Emma A Albright Pioneer from Tennessee to Illinois
Emma A Albright born near Ville Tennessee April 18 1917 died Elgin November 24 1905 aged 92 years 7 months 7 days moved with parents to Preble County Ohio at age 3 later near Niles Michigan married Artema D Baldwin April 21 1836 had six children four living Nancy among them moved to Stevenson County Illinois 1948 later Fayette County near Elgin lived with daughter Nancy after her husband died May 8 1874 joined M E church faithful member suffered years funeral at M B church Lilley laid to rest Elgin Cemetery remembered as a brave pioneer who helped build the country and sent loved ones to defend the flag May her rest be peaceful until heavenly home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eMery A. Albright
Ville
Tenn
Elgin
Preeble Co
Ohio
Niles
Berrien Co
Mish
Artema D. Baldwin
Christaan
M. E. Church
M. B
Lilley
Marriage of Jaquette and Hanni at Bride's Parents Home
The marriage of H. Jaquette and Minnie Hanni occurred Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home, Gottlieb and Mrs Hanni. Jaquette is a carpenter with Murray Kipley and known as steady and trustworthy. Hanni, formerly a city resident, made many friends with her cheerful disposition. The couple receive congratulations from the Econo and best wishes for happiness. Also notes include a new night school at the O B U to teach common branches, and Thanksgiving Day praised for fine weather with a large crowd enjoying music. Palas, Krumm, Arthur Webster and Postmaster Burdick traveled to Elgin to witness bumper degrees in the Chapter. The Kensington Club plans a meeting with Mrs. Gus A. Steeler Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jaquette
Minnie Hanni
Gottlieb Hanni
Jaquette
Murray Kipley
Hanni
Econo
John Palas
Charles Krumm
Arthur Webster
Burdick
Elgin
Charley
Arthur
Postville Review
Kensington Club
Gus A. Steeler
Divine Service at Opera House With M E Church Leader
Arrangements set for Sunday evening services at the opera house with Rev. Lilley delivering the address on Substance and Shadow. The Elgin Orchestra provides music and a 15 minute song service precedes the sermon. Mr Shader and daughter Mrs Kirkpatrick visited from Oelwein for the funeral of George Meyer. A lost pass book belonging to Samuel Greenley was found and returned request echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Lilley
M. E. Church
Elgin Orchestra
Shader
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Oelwein
George Meyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Cashier
Mae Fritz
Marie Falk
Bikader
Florence
Lehman
Otto
Ellen Olson
Elmer Frieden
Ella Olson
Bschool
Joe Stepanek
Cedar Rapide Business College
Wood
Atock
Minn
Joe
Remsen
Cedar Falls
Lee Ackleys
Roy Tupper
The
Excel
Saturda
Coats
Berg’s
Peoples’ Popular Service
Samuel Greenley
C. S. Holstenson
Lgin
Lowa
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