High School Basketball Notes and Local Dairying Update
Local notes describe a basketball practices game to raise funds for jerseys and athletics expenses. The Elgin Tigers, a town team mix of former high school players, exhibit growing offense and defense as prep for Clermont game and season. girls’ team led by Mise Bemis improve guarding and nets. A dairy association plans popular farmer outreach to test cows, improve production, and promote the dairy industry. Contains long list of involved local men and households.
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Aters
From .L
Kiple
Charies Grover
Lous
Kilugman
Harold Greenley
Clermont
Gare x the
Tigers
Neta
Gilson
Elgin High
Mise Bemis
Glenmont
Ailite
Ben Green
James Klingman
Tore Thoupeot
A. L. Kelly
Harry Wenger
F. C. Burrow
Pultér Bros
John Pulter
Ed ‘Grimm
Henry Frieden & Son
Ern Holger
Hf. F. Becker
Biackin
Bros
L B Nelson
Kr. Welch
C. AG. Hackmann
Alfred Imhoff
C. W. Kreugar
Walter Miller Wm
Krepger
J.F. Sfiller
Tofeth
Heel
Edwin Kreger
Eastern Stars elect officers in annual meeting
The Eastern Stars held their annual election of officers with good attendance and routine business. Elected were Miss Florence Kohler Worthy Matron, George Falk Worthy Patron, Mrs Charlotte Weibel Associate Matron, Mrs Tilile Hangen Secretary, Mrs Jennie Mosby Treasurer, Mrs Neile Schori Conductress, Mrs Bessie Brochr Associate, Committee.
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LS. Leet
Eastern Stars
Florence Kohler
George Falk
Mra
Charlotte Weibel
Tilile Hangen
Jennie Mosby
Neile Schori
Bessie Brochr
Asso
Masons Elect Officers at Tuesday Lodge Session
Silver Leaf Lodge held its regular meeting electing F. B. Kohler as W M H Greenley as W H J W Hana Winkler Samuel Mosby treasurer Os Harrington secretary Albert Echort Ed Hanson and August Benson trustees for the coming year. L A Games district lecturer attended and spoke.cre amery note and bazaar results included. About 175 dollars were raised by the M H L Ladies Aid bazaar with thanks to helpers. If you must kick kick forward hot backward.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
F. B. Kohler
S. C. Blockhus
Bloomling Prairie
Minnesota
Blockhua
M. HL
Dairying Our Important Industry Boosts Local Pride
In this Boho issue a report hails the Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company as the leading local industry for its careful officers and high quality creamery product. It notes few complaints, all promptly addressed, and urges continued policy to ensure growth and increased patronage each year.
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Boho
Ing
Ers” Dairy Company
Busindas
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Hopkins Dies After Civil War Service in Elgin
C N Hopkins former Elgin resident died Tuesday morning in West Union at age 78. A Civil War veteran, he was a widower with no living children and no known living relatives. Born 1845 in Washington County, he enlisted January 17 1862 in Company Y Seventh Iowa Cavalry and was discharged January 26 1866. His body was brought to Biggin Turaday. Funeral services were held at the M E church and he was laid to rest in Elgin Cemetery.
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Seventh Iowa Cavalry
Mer. Hopkins
Bigin Turaday
M. 4
Elgin Cemetery
Local Notes and Oddments From Clermont County
Waukon seeks free city delivery after preliminary approval tied to post office business. Clermont men P. H. Cummings S. B. Wickham and B. W. Appleman were seen visiting town. Sutter moved to Louis Butikofer’s arm. Jake Frederick left after farming here this summer. J H Walker of Hmman owns Fayette County’s oldest auto, a 1968 Mason. A professor at the University of Iowa notes four billion marka stamps on a letter. Wm Walther and family of Blader visited relatives here Sunday.
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Fayette
J. H. Walker
Hmman
University of Iowa
Wm. Walther
Blader
Farm implement business transfers in Altrastsfera sale
Yesterday afternoon the Grimm and Schupbach implement business near Altratsfera was sold to John Smith. The farm east of town will host operations until March 1, with Edward and John Grimm, and Wa. Schupbach staying in town during the transition. Knudtson acted as active agent for both sides in the deal.
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Grimm & ‘Schupback
John’ Smith
Lérgs Farm
Staith
Altratsfera
Bualness
Edward
John’ Grimm
Wa. Schupbsch
FL TY Knudtiot
Sidward ‘Grimm
John, Grimm
Wi. Schupbach
Mgin
Harding Memorial Association plans fund for President Harding home
Attorney H. Hancock of West Union chairs Fayette County committee to raise one dollar or more for a memorial fund. Donors receive an engraved certificate with Harding portrait and credit. Committee members include J. F. Miller Hugh Patterson M Luchsinger Gus Gue dernon F W Hughes and B J Baumgarter. Funds to buy Harding's old home and erect a monument plus endow a scholarship.
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H. ©. Hancock
West, Union
Harding, Memorial
Association
Fayette
Jans
Harding
J. F. Miller
Hugh Patterson
M. Luchsinger
Gus Gue‘dernon
F. W. Hughes
B. J.baumgarter
Elgin-Brainard Co-Operative Shipping Officers Re-Elected
Members of the Elgin Brainard Co-Operative Shipping Association met at the Elgin Town Hall last Saturday afternoon to elect officers for the ensuing year. The old officers were re elected as president Henry McMillan manager and secretary Ritard Hunsberger vice president Robert Wilson treasurer Hans Winkler and directors H H Gilbert son Harold Opland Fred Matthys Louis Aederson and James E Bileen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Op Association
Elgin-Brainard Co- Operative ‘Shipping Association
Elgin
Henry McMillan
Rltard Hunsberger
Robert Wilson
Hans Winkler
H. H. Gilbertson
Harold Opland
Fred Matthys
Louis Aederson
James E. Bileen
Capper Hatchery Plans Vast Increase in Chick Output
Capper Hatchery reports rising demand for baby chicks with inquiries already for 1824. They anticipate expanding production to 125000 chicks in 1924, more than doubling last year's 50000 and far surpassing the first year's 4000.
Elgin Lodge 290 Elects Officers At December Meeting
At the Elgin Lodge No. 290 regular gathering on Tuesday evening December 4, officers for the ensuing term were elected. Lew Gruver was chosen N G Leo Schori as V G H J Knudtson as Treasurer and G Ray DeSart as Secretary.
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Elglin Lodge No. 290
Lew Gruver
N. G
Leo Schori
V. G. H. J. Knudtson
Ray DeSart
Mrs id Hlanson and Mary Visit Delwe Relatives
Mrs Id Hlanson and her daughter Mary drove to Delwe on Saturday to spend the day with relatives. Americans annually spend a billion dollars on frauds and get rich quick schemes.
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Id Hlanson
Mary
Delwe
Elgin Community Club to stage corn show again
Elgin Community Club favors holding a corn show near January 24 and 25 with cash premiums replacing merchandise. A poultry show is deferred, committees for arrangement, solidities, entertainment and advertising are named. A follow up meeting is scheduled for December 14 and all members are urged to attend.
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Elgin
Higin
Gunderson
FB. Kohler
F. R. Berg
Max Hunsberger
Knudtson
Fred G. Gehring
Fred Mughlethaler
L G. Lehman
Himer Schorl
Max Thoms
al Gehorn
Hans Grether
Dee
V. Butler
R W. Muechisnthaler
Iowa
Couple Weds in Algoma Then Plans West Bend Move
Mrs. Caroline Wenger’s daughter married in Algoma on October 22 and will reside in West Bend Indiana. The bride had lived in Algona Iowa most of her life except three years while employed at Algoma. The groom works for a shoe manufacturer in West Bend. Friends extend best wishes.
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Gon Morgan
Algona
Iowa
Caroline Wenger
Algoma
Mrs. Morgan
West Bend
Indiana
Mr. Morgan
Al E Church Morning Worship and Evening Service
Al E Church invites worship with a 10 am morning service and 11 am Sunday school. The 6:45 pm Epworth League appeals to youth. At 7:30 pm if roads permit the Alyria orchestra and male quartette offer a religious service. Church night Thursday 7:30 pm. Lucies Aid Society meets with Mrs Halstenson this week. Philathea class was entertained last Tuesday evening by Miss Ples siv Capper and Mrs Prank Cipper.
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Epworth League
Alyria Orchestra
Othrs
Thurstay
The
Lucies’ Aid Society
Halstenson
Dog in Missouri Store Incident Ends Tragically
A stray dog wandered into a Missouri shop while the proprietor slept. After some commotion the animal fled while a steed was involved, and officers later killed the dog. No injuries to people were reported.
Notice to Settle Debts by January First Nineteen Twenty Four
Charles Feller of Elgin announces a call to all knowers of debt to settle accounts by January 1, 1924. Attendants requested to attend promptly to resolve obligations and close balances with the creditor.
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Charles Feller
Elgin
Community Christmas Tree Planned In Guttenberg
The Guttenberg Community Club announces a community Christmas tree event this year seeking participation and support from residents to decorate the town space and share seasonal cheer.
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Guttenberg
Christmas Play at High School Glee Club
A Christmas Morality play on December 20 at eight o'clock in the High School Auditorium presents the Birth of Christ through scenes in Bethlehem with Mary Joseph Shepherds and the Wise Men. Cast includes Mary Joseph Simeon Timothy Anna Ruth Deborah and Priscila with Prologue by a concealed choir. Admission is 15 cents to cover expenses.
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Christ
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
House of
David Simeon
Timothy
Isaac
Anna
Thomas
Ruth
Deborah
Rachel
Eethelshem Priscila
Melchair
Gasper
Baltasar
Asima
Lepine
Mrs Miller Suffers Stroke at Pleasant Street Home
Mrs. Miller was found unconscious Friday morning at her Pleasant street home after a brief morning visit with Mrs. Selmel der. She remained unconscious for four days and three hours, then had a short period of semi consciousness before sleeping again. A hopeful prognosis rests on no unseen complications as care continues by her husband, sister, and in laws.
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Fred Miller
Pleasant Strech
J. W. Selmeider
Miller
Shela
J. P. Meyer
Elkader
Jake Reinhart
Jacob
Hetty Miller
Atricken
Support Your Local Newspaper This Christmas
A plea to hometown readers to gift subscriptions to the local paper, stressing community improvement and lasting enjoyment. Also notes a fundraiser at Wigin Farmers Dairy with Jacob Schaer as top patron, and a Kansas judge fining his wife for speeding in a terse court anecdote.
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Romeone
Wigin Farmers Dairy Company
Jacob Schaer
Kansas
Fulbt'a
School Notes Reflect Local Attendance and Christmas Plans
Joseph Burlanck, a former student now in Cudar Rapids, visited the building and praised Blein for delivering good results for the money. Christmas programs reduce Friday sessions in the Grammar room, with stories and games on December 21. Attendance slipped in six weeks. seventh and eighth grades averaged 22.37 with 15 absent and no tardies. Several illnesses caused absences. perfect attendance listed for multiple students. Christmas vacation shortened to a week. school ends December 21 and resumes December 15, with a six week period including Saturdays. Gym activities and Christmas services noted. Pelletier Players to perform Tea for Three on January 12 with new scenery aid from Mr. Pelletier.
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Joseph Burlanck
Bigin School
Cudar Rapids
Burlanck
Blein
Dale DeSart
Richard Wiltesse
Leo Grether
Mable Frieden
Florence Grimm
Lois Lehman
Serene Yack
Floyd Dummermuth
Raymont Kreuger
Carl Schori
Bernini Bopp
Grace Gruver
Gladys Schneider
Willie Gruve
Ond
Lyceum Gatse
Pelletier
Brian
Thea
Lyceum
Iowa
Elgin
Bnefit
Baptist Church Notes Sunday December Activities
Church notices list services on December 16 with German at 10, English at 11, a prayer meeting December 20, and a Sunday school program. Readers are asked to read Mark and to support the Bazaar and Orphanage fundraiser for St Joseph Michigan with a Christmas program slated for December 24.
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St. Joseph
Michigan
Study Club Meeting Set for December 7 and 18
The Plain Ladies Study Club will meet with Mrs. Ella Schori on Tuesday evening, December 18. The program starts with music, roll call will answer with Christmas thoughts, and a Christmas program planned by Miss Lyons and Mrs. Henderson calls for each member to contribute a Christmas poem or verse based on reading.
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Plain Ladies Study Club
Ella Schori
Christeins
Miss Lyons
Henderson
Bale Big Poland China Boars for Sale at Ed Bander
200 to 260 pound spring boars offered at 20 to 26 dollars each. Real bargains by Ed Bander in High, Iowa. call or write for details.
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Poland
High
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Masons
C. N. Hopkins
GEM
Schupbach
Everett Plager
Aplington
Husters
Independence
Bevre
Baptist
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