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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

5

School Notes from the Week at New Hampton Area

Examination this week. Floyd Pitch at New Hampton. Walter Falk spent Friday and Saturday at Postville. Ruby Reinhart entered the primary room Tuesday. Butch Monntahan enrolled in the third grade. Castalia visitors. Evelyt Vopp in New Hampton. Alice Gilbertson at Norwegian school. Georgie Gilson visited Waterloo. Helene Reinhart began fifth grade Tuesday morning. Anna Hendersbott of Osceola visited the primary room Monday. Hildor Gilbertson at Norwegian school for a few weeks. Timeritis society gave a good program last Wednesday. Miss Lyons spent Thanksgiving near Payette. Herschel Doud spent Thanksgiving with his mother in Waterloo. Evalyn White visited West Union last week. Boosters' Thanksgiving program Wednesday afternoon. John Monnahan entered school Monday. sight grade study. Electric lights could aid in dark rooms. Do not blame teachers if a child fails without home study. Herbert Falb, Harry Fitzgerald, Marie Falb and Frances Skarshaug went to Dunham's Grove and Fayette last Wednesday afternoon.

Floyd Pitch New Hampton Walter Falk Postville Ruby Reinhart Butch Monntahan Georgie Gilson Waterloo Helene Reinhart Anna Hendersbott Oslwein Hildor Gilbertson Timeritis Society Miss. Lyons Payette Boosters John Monnahan Herbert Falb Harry Fitzgerald Marie-Falb Frances Skarshaug Dunham’s Grove Fayette

Notice to Settle From H T Kexuntson

Notice to settle demands all parties owing H T Kexuntson to come in and make payment after the disposer of a half interest in the business. The creditor is urged to give prompt attention and settle the matter.

H. T. Kexuntson

Unanimous Verdict On Lion and Mouse Attraction

Praise to The Lion and the Mouse as a first class act with originality and new features. Critics note strong novelty and expect audience reception to determine lasting appeal.

Short Course in Agriculture at Elkader Announces 1913 14

A short course in agriculture and domestic science will be held in Elkader from December 29, 1913 to January 8, 1914. The program includes stock and grain judging, domestic science, and home making for farm families, with lectures on practical problems. An exhibit with corn prizes for Marion and Wagner townships is included, funded by the St Olaf Savings Bank. Local farmers are urged to attend with season tickets.

Elkader Buay Clayton County State College Ames Iowa State College Wagner Marion St. Olaf Savings Bank

Second Holstein Day Held in Fayette County Iowa

The Fayette County Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association hosts the Second Holstein Day on Friday December 12 1913 in Oalwein Iowa with forenoon and afternoon sessions The forenoon covers officers for 1914 and other business The afternoon features H H Kildee Iowa State College Dairy Cattle expert on Feeding and Management and W S Stewart State Veterinarian on Common Diseases of the Breeding Herd Both sessions meet in City Hall All are invited including nonmembers.

Fayette County Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ Association Oalwein Iowa Association H. H. Kildee Iawa State College W. 2 Stewart Dvm Ip Erren Tarru W. Giei Pres Sec

Eastern Star Meeting Tuesday December 1

The C. B.S. holds its regular monthly Eastern Star meeting next Wednesday evening December 1. Members are urged to attend as officer elections are a key yearly event and the Grand Chapter report will be ready. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. H.S Hadsel and Mrs. Sam Mosby. Visiting Eastern Stars are welcomed BY REQUEST OF THE W. M.

C. B.S H.S&. Hadsel Sam Mosby

Auction sale at Hotel Dewey corner Elgin

Public auction scheduled for Saturday December 6 at 2:00 PM at the Hotel Dewey corner Elgin. Items include a 17 year old sorrel driving horse, a 12 year old brown mare, a bobsled wagon plow, a set of heavy harness, and 32 year old heifers. Property can be listed up to the hour of sale. T N Carotuenrs, Auct.

Dewey Corner Elgin T. N. Carotuenrs

German Baptist Church Christmas Program Plans

Rev Drnewel filled the pulpit at the German Baptist church in Parkersburg last Sunday. The Sunday school is preparing a Christmas program. The Young People's Society plans a musical program Sunday evening December 28.

Drnewel German Baptist Church Parkersburg Baptist Sunday School The Young Peoples' Society

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Herschel ‘Doud Bis Evalyn White West Union Elgin Savings Bank Elgin, Iowa Gus Gunderson Sam's Mosby T. J. Capper Eastern Star Meeting Citizens’ State Bank Lowa Max Thoma Elg F.R. Berg & CO
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