Illyria Holiday Visiting List Among Elgin Families
Eleanor Schneider of Elgin visits over Christmas with Mary Frances Starr iv, Fred Rothlisberger hosts. Many neighbors and relatives travel for Christmas gatherings at homes in Elgin, West Union, Oak Grove, and surrounding towns. Church notes mention Epworth League activities and New Year plans, including a full church meeting with elections and roll call.
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Eleanor Schneider
Elgin
Mary Frances Starr iv
Fred Rothlisberger
Amelia Strong
Christman
Henry Feller
D. Chapman
C. J. Chapman
Wigin
Mildred Yearous
Blairsbury
Andrew
Hazel Nothlisberges
Wm. Kerr
Arthur Chapman
Jack Shaffer
Oak Grove
Russell Peters
Cedar Rapids
I. F Shafter
Thos. Richards
West Union
Arthur Kelly
Thoms Ogle
Starr
SHH
Foxwells Howe
Lester Wenger
Mrs. C. Wenger
Will Stirk
Will Carter
Rosanna Rothlisberger
Lucille Mattocks
Walter
Chas. Rothlisberger
John Rothisberger
Willi Klingman
Andy Yearous
Jerome Yearous
Martha’ Chapman
Freddie Trafalet
Harry Frieden
Adolph Hanson
Chris Dennler
Chas. Medberry
Nancy Wrnat
Albert Dennler
Will Kelly
Fayette
Chris Wenger
C. Wenger
Russell
Alden Peters
Epworth League
W. L. Peters
Illyria
Friendly Church
Ernest. J. Blarr
Christmas Greetings From Local Residents Noted
A musical hohliday message notes neighbors sending kind wishes and cards to a wheel chair user in Harbaugh household. Mrs. Braith stayed with her mother in Elgin while Bertha Hofer visited relatives. Maria Frieden and Sarah Grimm joined Fred Priessen for weekend visits, and John Buttofer spent Thursday with the Friederichs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huanic
Guamnaey Braith
Celia Meyer
Elgin
Bertha Hofer
Bam Hofer
Maria
Ida Frieden
Tbria
Sarah
Grimm
Fred Priésen
John Butthofer
G. Friederich
Wadena Residents Move and Visit During Holiday Season
Wadena notes report quiet weather with 14 below zero. Wm Fennell spent Christmas with relatives at West Union and returns Monday. George Jennings and wife plan to move to Evergreen Ridge farm with Clifford Jennings nearby at Volga City. Davis left Wadena for Christmas with his son near Ekader and returned. Vera Mattocks visits home from Ames for holiday break. Blanch Aeschuman returns from Green Mountain for vacation. Wedding bells expected soon in Wadena. Junior class program last Thursday featured two two part plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Wm. Fennell
West Union
George Jennings
Evergreen Ridge
Clifford Jennings
Volga City
Ekader
Vera Mattocks
Ames
Blanch Aeschuman
Green Mountain
Christmas in Arlington and area notes in town and church
A rambling summary notes holiday events in Arlington and surrounding areas. Families such as Wilson and Ruth Wilson enjoy vacation from Fayette. Vera Walters recovers from illness. a Presbyterian service was canceled by drifting raids. Mrs. John Hiple dies at Christmas. funeral passes through Waderia for Taylorsville burial. Local figures, gifts from Berkley arrive, and Santa misses service due to icy roads. Dr Wood injured in a week’s accident. La Porte City visitors share holiday rest. Weather and holiday slow business noted, with shoppers urged to contact for early orders at local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Charles Wilson
Ruth
Fayette
Vera Walters
Presbyterian Church
Arlington
Hinkhouse
John Hiple
Pisin
Waderia
Taylorsville
Kple
la Verte Culver
Roy Cline
Berkley
California
Chas Laints
L.B. Popenhapen
Leaper
Santa Chats
Wood
Mrs. Aadrey
la Porte City
Sand
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Lena Frieden
Eien
Theodore Hasnon
Elkader
Bert Thoman
L. Christen
Hil Satter
Som
Rosa Baumgartner
Bathor Friederich
Adeline Lehman Elizabeth Christen
Hilen Hanson
Adolph Rurodon
Wim. Butikofer
Jake Butikofer
George Nydegger
Walter Lehman
Sam
Emil Schneider
Hen Hofer
Louis
Bertha
Jake Dennler
Lucy Christen
Martin Hanson
Adolph Baumgartner
Guernsey Smith
Mary Schmid
Ed Grimm
Besse Chapman
A. E. Schurbach
Dan Sutter
Ernest Friederich and
Eliza
Friederich
Fred Polter
Bond
John Falk & Sons
BUICK
Chevrolet
Opera House
Broadway
New York
Monta Bell
Carey Wilson
Gotham
Lauasie Byam
Wild West
Paramount Picture
Bebe Daniels
Richard Cortex
Phantom OF the Opera
Incubitee
John
C. ‘Walters
Minnesota
Bigin
Berg
Moet
Bere
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M.D
Citizens State Bank
H. &. Hadsel Qealist
Ae Ff
Schori Brothers
R. A. Crider Veterinary Surgeon
Ag Marre
Una Grimm & Sutter
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