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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
4
Dore and Mrs Hirnest Meyer host visitors from near West Union and Cheery Valley. Many locals and relatives visited for meals and social events at the Reichert, Rothlisberger, and Schneider homes. An oyster social at Ayria church drew a large crowd with Sunday services scheduled. illness noted but community spirit strong.
Fragmented OCR passage mentions merchants advertising goods from Japan and Brazil. It references shipments to Austin Amsterdam London Paris and eastern cities, plus a carload of meat and a college described as surrounded by fraternities. The text is garbled with stray quotes and misspellings.
Ellen Hanson was a brief caller at Gunder Friday. Ashrin Olson, a veteran, is reported on the sick Mat. Mrs. C. Dennler spent days at Earth home. Christ Anderson was a business caller at Blkader Afonday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Loftsgard welcomed a boy born January 26. Agnes Houg spent time at Charles Christenson home in Wagner township. Joseph Houg and sister Emily visited Charles Christenson home. Mable Erickson of Wagner township visited her sister Mrs. Ole Loftagard. Max Hunaberger and family of Elgin were guests in K. Kirkeberg’s home. Mrs. K. Kirkeberg improving after illness. Gunoder attendees at Hans Gunderson funeral at Clermont church.
In Elkader and nearby areas residents hosted guests and exchanged visits. Names include Jake and Frank, Theodore Manson J, Sam Hof er, Lillian Frieden of West Union, Bert Thoman and family, J W Schneider and wife, and Bèsse Schneider. Neighbors helped with wood and chores. medical issues mentioned for Fred erick Mondsy.
The column lists residents and guests with illnesses and visits. Harlow Tems, Lewis Bartlett, and Mrs. Harry Stillman are on the sick mat. The youngest slaughter is on the sick list. Herman Boyer and Vern Boyer hosted visitors at their home. Jim Bartlett and Elmer Boyer hosted callers at Elmer Boyer’s home. George Boyle visited Frank Lyons on Sunday. Wheeler has been ill but slowly improving. Mrs Frank Lyons entertained and received many pretty and useful gifts. Mrs George Howard spent Saturday night with Arthur Patterton.
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