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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
5
The Ladies' Cemetery Association plans an improved second cook book after selling 300 copies of a previous edition. It will include all popular recipes and many new ones. Mrs. Ed Hanson invites suggestions to help shape the publication for the coming summer.
Real estate ads offer 10 acres with 7 acres corn 2 acres pasture and timber near Elgin plus 196 acre stock farm near a canning factory as a rare bargain. Interested buyers urged to investigate. contact F. R. Bera agent. Also a kitchen accident at City Meat Market involved Julius Freiburghaus and others. no injuries beyond a refrigerator hole.
The Elgin Savings Bank of Payette county Wisconsin reports assets totaling 107,015.00 with holdings in cash including gold and silver coins, government notes, and deposits. Liabilities show capital stock, various deposits, and savings accounts. officers Gus Gunderson and Samuel Mosby certify the balance as correct.
Spectators watched a Sunday ski meet at Clermont with expert contestants and several ludicrous spills that drew hearty laughter. The event showcased a fast track and promising hills for future meets in the area. Elsewhere, Mics Pluma Weaver of Elgin Canning Co moved into a remodeled office over Citizens' State Bank, deemed one of the nicest in town. Mrs. Mary Skarshoug hosted the Priscilla Club for a post noon gathering.
The Elgin Canning Co invites contractors to grow sweet corn acreage for 1912 at usual Elgin contracting locations. Those near West Union may contract with R. O. Woodard. Act promptly to secure agreements.
A recent town masquerade ball drew crowds from Clermont Postville West Union Elkader Wadena Volga City Brainard Gunder Farmersburg and nearby areas. Carpenter's orchestra provided lively music as prizes were awarded for Best Character and Best Comic costumes. Ticket sales topped 1910 and 1911 figures, with 364 tickets sold, and attendees enjoyed supper at Kimball's and Hotel Dewey.
Marie Fallowan and Frances Hadd are ill and absent while Blanche Tomkine returns after an illness. Frank Bakeman and Miss Perrin Halverson visited, and Mr Conner builds skis for the boys. Fifth graders start History as Reading supplement. Sacs and Sharks perform well under multiple teachers. Keiser returns to work and music class awaits him as sickness reduces attendance for six weeks. Seventh and Eighth graders respond to roll call after a long absence.
Saturday evening Henry Robinson and guide Lee Tomkins were returning from Elkader when frightened horses bolted the sled. Robinson was dragged, receiving two deep head wounds needing stitches, two broken ribs, and severe bruising. Dre. Fothergill treated him. he was easing by press time. Drivers C. Moser and George Holzer summoned help. Tomkins escaped unhurt.
Notice asks the party holding a set of pipe tongs to return them immediately. The note is signed by C. J. Harrington, with Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael visiting friends in West Union for a few days.
Mrs Forbes writes from Olympia Washington stating they are well and enjoying milder weather with little snow. She mentions a hired man keeping up garden and orchard, notes gravel soil and rapid water absorption, and sends regards to Elgin friends. Alta, David, and Nellie reside in Assatia and are well. Alta plans to visit once she proves up next winter.
The final lecture night by Roy Smith and wife in February was postponed as Smith was sent to West Union by the Lyceum Bureau. A later date will be announced, or a substitute company may be sent, likely a concert troupe. Also noted are ads for tailored suits and a train wreck near Independence injuring a brakeman, and a Clermont visitor, F. F. Ferguson.
The dairy special will arrive Monday at 3 50 PM with demonstrations and lectures on dairy farming. Dairymen are urged to attend, and ladies are welcomed for the educational event. Also noted are local visits by C D Forsbeck, road and town maps, Valentine messages, upcoming spring autos, and weather chatter.
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