Myron M Meaberry obituary and community notices
Myron M Meaberry, who lived a long life and was deeply tied to his church, was baptized into the Heavenly Kingdom after calling his pastor on Friday. Services were held at the Illyria Church February 17, with burial in Illyria cemetery. Acknowledgments from Mr and Mrs Charles Meaberry and family express gratitude for sympathy and help during illness and death. Frank Smith, former High business man, died February ith at Newport, Washington, aged sixty six. He is survived by his wife and three married daughters. Born near West Union, he operated a restaurant before moving to Newport where he had resided since. The community notes discuss church events, Sunday School, Bible class programs, and a tale of Bill More’s cave incident in Bkt Hollow, where neighbors aided him after a woodcutting accident left him injured and without fuel. John Conner celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday with family, and is praised for notable activity at his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Dhurch
H. J. Btarr
Illyria
Myron
Psi Bemera
Ave Brothers
Guy Tirnst
Frank
Frank Smith
Newport
Washington
Mr. Smith
Maude
Biendie
Lee
Bimith
West Union
Eigin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Clara Behori
Phode
Bible
Aleo
Ebvergal
Mattayer
Bktink Hollow
Bil
Bill
John Conner
Mra. Conner
Mike Adrian
Decorah
Mr. Conner
Wayne Gixon
Hilton Hyana
Hrma Gréter
Dorothy Olegn
Ruby
Bogle
gAdes
Hugo Haghman
Frieda Miller
Robert Steglé
Donald Boleyn
Lawrence Grimm
Atoknege
Postville High
Margaret Jean Strauch
Margaret
Matte Grimm
Eva Mae
Felden
Folky
Reuben Lehman
Lincoln
Faye Brabham
Raymond Kruger
Florence
Grimm
Carl
Josephine DeSart
Man Schupbach
Lawrence
Clarence Muehlethaler
Farm for Sale Near Elgin and City Limits
240 acres of highly improved Wolk property adjoining Elgin city limits. Located about 4 miles southeast of Mighh. Can be divided into two farms. Contact Grimm & Schupbach for business and residence inquiries at Malin Street, Bigin Land Co. A. M. Weibel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grimm
Mighh
St - Grimm & Schupbach
Wolk
Elgin
Dusiness
Geo Kiple
Hofer
Malin Street
Bigin Land Co. A. M
Watch For The Date Grimm and Sutter Deal For Territory
The text hints at a forthcoming date related to Grimm and Sutter regarding territorial arrangements and a forthcoming free day for users of a popular separator. Readers are advised to watch for the Boho next week for the exact date and to be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm & Sutter
Egg Market Fluctuates in Eigin Prices Drop Weeks
On Tuesday in Eigin the cash egg market opened at 32 cents per dozen and fell to 29 cents on Wednesday. Last year similar dates saw prices at 24 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esea
Eigin
M B L Aids Society Food Sale At C B Enter Store
The M B E Ladies Aid Society plans a food sale at the C B Enter store on Saturday February 22 to stock up for Sunday dinner. The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs George N Schori's home Tuesday evening. next meeting announced for March 8. Potter arrived Friday morning for the weekend with Lipfends.
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L. A
M. BE. Ladies' Aid Society
Elgin Study Club
George N. Schori
Tome
Henderson
Echo
Potter
Sisit
M. B
Chas
Fritz
Patterson
Severveseerrreeres
Eos
Ship of Health crew faces rule breakers
In this school column the second primary rooms describe the ship of health as a lively vessel with rules for passengers. Violating health rules results in being thrown overboard into the tub. The piece also lists spelling contest winners and notices about upcoming basketball games and class activities across grades.
Worthy couple marks thirtieth wedding anniversary
Sunday February 15 marked the thirty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Kandt B Mork. Family gathered at the old home with children and grandchildren arriving after word of guests. They shared a supper and left pink and white carnations as a remembrance. They have twelve children, fourteen grandchildren, and the whole family resides in the community. Wishing them many more anniversaries. Baptist Church notes with services scheduled February 22 to 26 and a greeting for next Sunday’s attendance. Also notices of anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Jake Schaer and farewell for Mr and Mrs Walter Miller. Community events include a talk by John R. Mott at Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandt B. Mork
Mark
Geen
Grandpa
Grandma
Baptist Church
Ayer
Brainard
Jake Schaer
Fred Schaer
Carter
South Datora
Walter Miller
Bustute Center
Tve
Guetay Hackman
P. H. Laver
John R. Mott
The
M.C. A
Postville
Rebekahs Enjoy Busy Night at Elgin Lodge Meeting
The Elgin Rebekah Lodge of Elgin held a regular meeting last Thursday evening and welcomed three new members. After business, attendees celebrated with a festive roof-raising, claiming it was the most enjoyable meeting in Elgin since Rebekah history. Separate items note Dan Sutter's Tuesday sale drawing a large crowd with good prices for livestock and farm stock. Mr Butter plans to move to the Geo H Kipley farm around March 11, and Mr and Mrs Gurnsey Smith will occupy the Meyer farm. Also mentioned: Ray De Sart acquiring a popular dog, bought from an eastern breeder, and Minerva Weibel visiting her parents over Sunday.
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Rebekahs Haya
Eelipse
Rebekah Lodge
Elgin
Dan Sutter
Dar
Butter
Geo. H. Kipley
Gurnsey Smith
Meyer Farm
Ray de Sart
Ole Fram
Mise Minerva Weibel
Father and Son Banquet at St Pauls M F R Church
The annual Father and Son banquet was held last Thursday at St. Pauls church. Fathers and sons were seated at the family table then moved to the auditorium for radio music entertainment. Samuel Mosby spoke on Our Sons and What We Expect of Them and Eddie Klingman spoke on Our Fathers and What We Expect of Them. Rev Starr gave a short sermon before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Banaue
St. Paul's
Behar Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration
A surprise 26th wedding anniversary party honored Mr. and Mrs. Geo N Behar last Friday. Hosted by daughter Mrs Edward Olsen, the Priscilla Club members and guests gathered at the Schoris home for games, conversation, and a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. N. Behar
Edward Olsen
Schoris
Priscilla Club
Fothe
Falb and Sons Firm Changes Ownership Roles
The John Falb & Son firm has become Falb & Sons with Walter Falb, a teaching assistant at Olin, as part owner. John will manage charge of sales and Miss Harriet MacKellar will handle bookkeeping. Walter will take over sales when he returns and Mr Falb will focus again on the hotel.
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Falb and Sons
John Falb & Son
Falb & Sons
Walter Falb
Olin
John Falb
Tates
Harriet MacKellar
Walter
Mr. Falb
Nfis
Valentine party hosted by Philatheas at Sunday school
The Philatheas class of the Methodist Sunday school held a Valentine party last Friday evening with about 35 guests enjoying the event. Activities included games and stunts, followed by a lunch served at the close. Hostesses were Miss Ernestine Schor, and Mesdames Mel Kohl, RP Strauch, and Elmer Schorl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sundlay School
Migs
Ernestine Schorl
Meadames Mel Kohl R
RP. Strauch
Elmer Schorl
West Union Couple Wed At Home Ceremony
Theodore W. Crandall and Grace A. Swale, both of West Union, married Monday evening at R. W. Crandall’s home. Rev. Starr was away but returned at eleven, and performed the ceremony as the couple departed rejoicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Theodore W. Crandall
Grace A. Swale
R. W. Crandall
Rev. Starr
Fath Named Postmaster at Elgin Office
George H. Fath assumed the Elgin post office duties on Tuesday morning February 17. Mr Capper will stay several weeks to train him and maintain order while Fath dedicates full time to the hatchery business. He has been a garage partner with his father and will retain a partial interest in the firm during his term as postmaster.
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Fath
George H. Fath
Elgin
Capper
Wil
Fom
List Your Stock Early Farmers Co-Op Ad
Farmers urged to list stock weeks ahead to secure better shipping service and arrange access to fonda for advantages. Bigin Farmers' Co-Op Shipping Assn promotes methods for best results. L. D. Smith family and Miss Elka Schultz visited John Falb’s home on Sunday in Wikader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigin Farmers’ Co-Op
Shipping Assn
L. D. Smith
Elka Schultz
Wikader
John Falb
Death Notice for John Bunting in Fayette County
John Bunting born November 1 1837 at Annan hoff Germany died February 16 1926 at his daughter Amelya Strong's home in Fayette County after a long illness. He married Charlotte Heitian December 26 1860. she died July 19 1922. Survived by four living children Amelia Strong Matilda Feller and William Bunting sixteen grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held February 17 1926 conducted by Rev Franks at Amelia Strong home. Card of thanks from Amelia Strang Matilda Feller and William Bunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunting
Annanhoff
Germany
Amylia Strong
Fayette County
Lothy
Charlotte Heitian
Allan
Mairi) Coates
Herman
Charlea
Amelie Trong
Matilda Fetler
Faytts County
William
Littleport
Read Township
Clayton County
Eskader
Amelia Strong
Bunting
Kiadésth
Evangelical Church
Bikaler
Rev. Franks
Rvan Betticat Church
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Alf Wenger at Home
Mrs Alf Wenger enjoyed a birthday surprise last Sunday when Otto and Edwin Kruger and families plus cousin Will Kreger drove in after church. They brought dinners and took over the house for a celebratory meal that made a memorable afternoon for the entire family with brother Richard Kruger from Madison also attending.
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Alf Wenger
Fey
Otto
Edwin Kruger
Will Kreger
Richard Kruger
Madison
South Dakota
Millers to Leave for Buffalo Center
Mr and Mrs Walter Miller who live between Elgin and Clermont plan to move to Buffalo Center around the first of March and will operate a tare farm there. They have farmed the John F Miller farm successfully for years and expect similar success at their new place. Buffalo Center is Mrs Mitlers former house. A Mr Zurbriggen of near Arlington will occupy the Mitler farm after March, he formerly lived west of Clermont.
New Correspondent Writes From Wadena in This Echo
A feature by John H. C. Walters from Wadena introduces a weekly letter of local items. The column promises regular coverage of Wadena and Bigby area happenings, with news meant to engage the Bigin community and readers interested in local events.
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John H. C. Walters
Elgin Farmers' Co-Op Offers New Mill Feeds
Local supplier Be Hungberverc Mare promotes a range of feeds and bran with affordable prices. Hard to parse OCR text references “Mill Feeds Remember” and “Elgin Farmers' Co-Op” along with terms like “nill feeds” and “resonable” indicating catalog style notice.
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Elgin Farmers’ Co-Op
BE. Hungberverc
Mare
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myron M, Medberry
Charles ‘Meaberry
Ernest J. Starr
NEWS
Jacob Schaer
Fred C. Mason
Cedar Rapids
Joan Bunting
Amelia Strang
Matilda Feller
William Bunting
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