Elgin News Highlights Local Sports and Education Programs
The week’s activities include a boys and girls basketball loss to Postville, a win for Elgin over Wadena, and upcoming Fayette county tournament. Domestic science students sew dresses while seventh and sixth graders complete maps and booklets. A state senate bill funds tuberculosis testing in cattle. debates focus on costs, public health, and milk safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Alvor
Clermont
Wadena
Fayette County
George Snyder
Harold Conner
Howard Craft
Ross
Bob
Cleve
Raymond
Civic
Dorothy Olson
Europe
Lincoln
Washington
Jillian Neldon Iin
Helena Boleyn
Two Take Winter Baths In Turkey Field Rescue
Becker barely escaped a plunge into six foot deep water when a Steele boy fell through thin ice during a load handling at the ice field. Quick action by haulers saved him as his hands appeared above the surface near the edge where current could have pulled him under. He was pulled clear with minimal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Becker
Turkey
Steele
Men Entertain Night at Eastern Star Dinner
The Eastern Star lodge held its monthly meeting with a supper prepared by male members who hired Mrs. Ed Conner to cook. Mrs. Wm. Reusser has been ill and is under care of Mrs. Frank Mack and Mrs. Bertha Kiple. Elgin fans traveled to Fayette to watch U S A play State Teachers, which State Teachers won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
Ed Conner
Wm. Reusser
Frank Mack
Bertha Kiple
Elgin
Fayette
February schoolwork and contests across grades
The third and fourth grades made many pretty February projects with the return of nonill students. Fourth graders drew freehand maps of Mexico and Canada while second grade held an arithmetical contest. Winners included George Mack 08.6, Ethel Mae Thoman 71, Margaret Crider 97, Bessie Grimm 96.7, with visits from Mrs Herbert Falk and Mrs Fred Leonhart as Mixes Baldwin stopped by. perfect attendance reported.
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Mexico
Canada
George Mack
Ethel Mae Thoman
Margaret . Crider
Bessie
Grimm
Herbert Falk
Fred Leon ‘Hart
Mixes Baldwin
Elgin Day Base sale invites stock and goods listings
The event mirrors prior years with Mr Falk coordinating consignments for sale on Friday February 22 near Washington's birthday. Merchants are urged to offer specials to draw in shoppers, with horses cattle hogs and sheep already listed and room for more entries. Watch the Echo next week for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falk
Elgin
Washington
Ofice
New Books Added to Elgin Public Library
The Elgin Public Library has many new adult and children titles this week including The House of the Three Ganders and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. A shipment is expected soon and two library days weekly will be established for borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Public Library
Irving Bachellin
House of the Three Ganders
Dorothy Cottrell
Peter B. Kyne
Tidle
Empire
Joseph C. Lincoln
Silas Bradford
Kathleen Norris
Foolish Virgin
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Matorria Vineyard
Anne Parrish
All
C. E. Rolvaag
Peder
Albert Payson Therhune
Burnett
N. G. Grishina
Lucy Fitch Perkins
Mark Twain
TWO YOUNG BOOTLEGGERS ARRESTED AT WESTGATE
Deputy Nehring answered a Westgate call and jailed two men charged with Violation of the Volstead liquor law. Lamont family origin claimed. Wesender and Kepke, ages 23 and 24, detained with a suitcase of alcohol. They traveled by Great Western box car and were picked up after leaving the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehring
Westgate
Lamont
Wesender
Kepke
Union
Recall of the winter of 1863 and its deadly cold
The piece recalls the January 1863 deep freeze remembered by elders when people froze to death in sleighs and cattle perished in the storm. It notes scarce thermometers and unrecorded low temperatures as told by Mr. Carroll (II) Democrat.
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Carroll (II
Democrat
Card of Thanks from Durscher family
To all kind friends and neighbors who helped during our wife and mother’s illness and death we express heartfelt thanks. Thanks to those who contributed flowers and to the choir for the music. J. J. Durscher and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Durscher
Fort Madigan Sentences in Mexican Murder Case
Amgle and Lopez receive forty year terms for second degree murder after judge reduces charge from first degree. Valle asks for body return to Mexico. divorce not granted. Wesely Mitchell trial begins with jury panel listed. grand larceny case involves a $1,000 bond from Mrs. Corbin of Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dor
Louis Valle
Eman Lopez
Opnion
Argus
Eichendorf
Fort Madigan
Ramos
Valle
Mexico
Wesley Mitchell
Lawrence Levey
George Alton
Eden
Fred Ferry
Bethel
George A. Betsner
West Union
E. T. Foley
Edwin J. McDonnell
Oelwein
Charles Sheldon
Addie Hyman
Westfield
Bar
Paterson
Weat Union
Nelson
Decorah
Coldest European Winter Since 1590 Hits Silesia
Extreme cold swept Europe with Silesia reporting 49F below zero, marking a record frost for 339 years. Berlin registered 22F below, its coldest in 130 years, while Breslau saw five below. Three children froze near Breslau as residents suffered frostbite and deaths occurred on Berlin streets. Birds perished in Tiergarten amid the frigid spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silesia
Balkan States
Landeshut
Berlin
Breslau
Tiergarten
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet in Elgin
A joint meeting of the Elgin Legion and Auxiliary will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Baumgartner on Wednesday evening February 20. Members are urged to attend. The Shorthorn breeders of northeastern Iowa hold their first sale at the fair grounds pavilion in West Union that day. Mrs. Judsey Conner celebrated her birthday anniversary last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigin
Postville
Postvile
Elgin
Wadena
Wardena
West Union
Elgin Legion and Auxiliary
B. J. Baumgartner
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Judsey Conner
Ben ‘Schneider & Sons
Schneider
Schneiders
Mitchell Gets Five Years and $1000 In Larceny Case
A Minnesota jury found Lawrence Levey alias Wesley Mitchell guilty of grand larceny after a trial that stretched three days. The defendant admitted taking a $1000 government bond from Mrs. Mabel Corbin of Wadena but claimed the courtship was to gain her trust for an auto purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Levey
Wesley Mitchell
Mabel Cobbin
Wadena
Levey
Wisconsin
Young Farmer Marcus Rypestol Dies of Pneumonia Near Elgin
Marcus Rypestol a young farmer from the former Edwin Olson farm east of Elgin near Gander died Monday morning from pneumonia after weeks of flu. He was about thirty, leaving a widow and one child under a year old. Surviving relatives include sister Mrs Dena Dummermuth of Elgin and brother Albert. Funeral services were held at Marion Lutheran church conducted by Rev W Tysdal of St Olaf, with burial in Marion cemetery. A life sketch will appear in a future Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Rypestol
Edwin Olson
Elgin
Gander
Ae TV
Rypestol
Dena Dummermuth
Albert
Marion Lutheran Church
W. Tysdal
St. Olaf
Buvial
Marion
The
Echo
Party at Harrington Home Hosts Many Friends
Miss Mae Harrington and Mrs. Warren Harrington of Postville entertain school day friends Tuesday at the Harrington parental home. Guests include Mrs. L. S. Brubeck of Yuba City California and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Harrington
Warren Harrington
Postville
C. J. Harrington
L. S. Brubeck
Yuba City
Calif
H. D. Yack
N. W. Evans
Ed Bauder
L. D. Hitch
Mae Bopp
Ina Kohler
Elmer Schori
Infant Chrystal Alice Reusser Funeral Notice
Mr and Mrs Wm Reusser mourn the death of their infant daughter Chrystal Alice born Thursday February 17 burial held Friday in Elgin Cemetery with short services conducted by Rev Ph Laver the family receives community sympathy in their sorrow as their first born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reusser
Chrystal Alice
Elgin Cemetery
Ph. Laver
Reusser
Township Clerk Resigns Office in Pleasant Valley
F. D. Welch resigns as Pleasant Valley township clerk citing too much other work. The trustees accept the resignation and name Lyle Wilson to complete the unexpired term. Also notes Devorah residents Mr and Mrs H Quinrod visiting for a birthday dinner honoring their son A C Quinrod and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Pleasant Valley
Lyle Wilson
Welch
H. Quinrod
Devorah
A. C. Quinrod
A. C
Mask Ball Draws Full House in Elgin
William F. Miller hosted the annual masquerade in Elgin with a packed crowd despite fewer masked dancers. Prizes were awarded at eleven after the dance floor was reserved for masked contestants. several winners are named though many out-of-town participants' names were not recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Miller
Elgin
Frank Capper
H. W. Falk
Bess Stoehr
Inez Cook
Aonr
James Powers
Ruth Mosby
Loraine Carpenter
Marie Mosby
Geraldine Schori
D. O. Dean
Weibel Praised by Quaker Oats Staff in Elgin Visit
Cedar Rapids sales representative Mr Murray from the Quaker Oats Co says Mr Weibel is doing the best business for the company in Iowa. The Echo reporter notes the high praise signals strong dealer performance and reflects well on Weibel’s sales efforts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats Co
Elgin
Weibel
Echo
Iowa
Notice to Haulers About Gravel From Falb Pit
John and A. W. Falb warn residents northeast of Elgin against hauling gravel without prior arrangements. Gravel will be charged 60 cents per load. Call ahead to avoid charges and ensure payment is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
John
A. W. Falb
New Reduced Size Paper Money Set For July First
Government announces smaller currency notes to be issued on July 1, 1920. Denominations stay the same though overall size decreases from about 3 5 8 by 7 4 8 inches to 2 11 16 by 6 5 16 inches.
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Senator Benson
Selicte
Bennon
Clayton County
Genate ‘Chamber
House
Hollis
Black Hawk
Department of Agriculture
Benson
Shaff
Clinton
Shaft
McDonald
Cherokee
Barison
Henry 8.Loughton
State University of
Towa
Legion and Auxiliary
Mitchell
Harrington
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