Discharged jurors and two trials at January term
The January term of the county court discharged jurors after a light docket. Two trials proceeded: Thomas Baker v Jens Sorenson resulted in a Baker win for 96 dollars in an appeal from Justice Court over a purchased day. Frank Dean v Philip Koester centered on a bull with Koester returning the animal and suit for purchase price. Forgery charges against Leland Lange were dismissed after restitution. Numerous marriage licenses were issued, listing couples from Oelwein to West Union and Postville.
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W. 1. Eichendorf
Carey
Thomas Baker
Jens Sorenson
Justice Court
Baker
Henry Feller
Earl Homewood
B. L. Hancock
Henry Bowman
Chas, Whitford
Cornel Osterhus
Wm. Kelly
Merle Shepherd
Clay F. Hallberg
H. C. Leai
Wm. H. Moyer
C.L. Smith
EJ. O'Conner
E.H. Estey
W. H. Antes
Tris
Frank Dean
Philip Koester
West Union
Koester
Dean
Leland Lange
Elkader Wan
Wichendorf
Priday
Lange
Oelwein
Cooney
Entertain at Bridge Party in Marquette
Elgin youths attended a bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morris in Marquette last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Gordon Mosby C B Schori Elmer Hoag Leo Schori W C Fath G H Fath H W Fath Allen Habeger C O Christ L L Kipte Louis Klingman and Arthur Herrling. High scores were won by Mrs C O Christ and L L Kipte with Gordon Mosby and Mrs Arthur Herrling taking second.
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Elgin
Marquette
E. L. Morris
Messrs
Mesdames
Gordon Mosby
C. B. Schori
Elmer Hoag
Leo Schori
W. C. Fath
G. H. Fath
H.W. Fath
Allen Habeger
C. O. Christ
L. L. Kipte
Louis Klingman
Arthur Herrling
Second Market Day Feb 28 Held for 1981 Weapon Event
The second Market Day for the 1981 weapon will be held on Saturday February 28. Officials urge participation as vendors showcase items and locals browse historic displays.
Elgin German Band Broadcasts on Local Radio
Almost every radio in Elgin tuned to KGA A as the Little German Band aired at 1 30 pm Last Thursday compliments poured in to announcer Greenley for the show Professor Rudolf and his gang stayed for Elk’s carnival entertainment and the crowd gave them a big hand It was their first broadcasting experience and they hope to improve next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Greenley
Rudolf
Osmundson Farm Sale Nets $6466.60 in Elgin
E C Lien reported in Elgin that Osmundson's farm sale drew a large crowd and netted $6,466.60. Prices ranged from hay at $7.00 to $8.00 per ton and a top horse at $150.00, with Holstein cows totaling $1,943 and calves $800. The sale featured strong prices for cows and high overall demand.
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E. C. Lien
Elgin
County L O F Meeting at Hawkeye
The Fayette county I O O F lodge will hold a meet at the Hawkeye lodge hall next Tuesday evening February 24. Wel come Wenrich of West Union says the meeting will cover the lodge constitution and welfare matters. Refreshments will follow as usual.
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I. 0. O. F. Lodge
Fayette County
Hawkeye
Welcome Wenrich
West Union
Kohlers Remodel Store Improves Layout and Access
Kohler's Store in the grocery department has undergone a major remodeling in the last two weeks. Shelving and counters were rebuilt to a more modern style, improving access for customers and ease for clerks. The change enhances appearance and convenience.
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Kohler’s
Old Editor Whimsical on Tuberculosis and Kissing
An elderly northwest Illinois editor, about sixty, muses on TB and a kiss. A New Jersey specialist says halting kissing for ten years could cut TB by half, while snow and ice vanish would make winter like spring. The editor quips that a kiss for love is worth risk to many.
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New Jersey
Northwest Ilinois
Declamatory Contest Scheduled for March 4 in Elgin
Sub-county declamatory contest set for Wednesday evening in Elgin. Schools expected to participate include Clernight Elgin Alpha and Wau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Elgin
Clernight
Alpha and Wau
Town officials back plan to share license fees
Des Moines Mayor Weibel sent petitions to Representative Thompson and Senator Hager urging support for a bill by the Town League of Municipalities, started by Mayor Crouch, to let towns receive half of cors license fees for road work. Elgin would gain about $800 annually. petitions circulated by town clerk C. J. Harrington drew broad support.
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Weibel
Thompson
Hager
Town League of Municipalities
Crouch
Des Moines
Cors
Elgin
C. J. Harrington
New Telephone System Ready 800 Elgin Work Nears End
Mr Duke of Ball Telephone Co says Elgin construction may finish this week with only a few days more needed at worst. Local crews must rewire to a metallic circuit and replace the old ground system, a task the public may not realize, before the full system is in operation and service improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Ball Telephone Co
Elgin
Farm Bureau Meeting on Soil Fertility Methods
Next Tuesday evening at the Elgin school gym Byron Boat man of the Soil Extension Department will discuss different methods of adding to soil fertility. The subject was briefly noted in another item in this paper but is worth attending for farmers seeking practical improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Elgin
Byron Boatman
Soil Extension Department
M.S. Meeting With Mrs Appelman February Session
The W. FP. M. S. convened on Wednesday February 11 with Mrs. Lucian Appelman. Worship was by Mrs. Lana Henderson and lesson three from the text was led by Mrs. Klingman. A talk on hospitals in foreign lands came from Mrs. Brandt. Mrs. Thoma presented the rebuilt Auxiliary woman. Eleven members attended.
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Lucian Appelman
Lana Henderson
Klingman
Brandt
Thoma
Schori Sells Interest in Lumber Co. to Retire and Farm
E B Schori last week sold his stake in Schori Kuster Lumber Co to other members and retired from the business. He plans to farm, taking some Schori land near town this spring after years in the lumber firm.
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E. B. Schori
Schori & Kuster Lumber Co
Schori
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club Meets Saturday
The Pleasant Valley 4-H Club will meet at the home of Helen and Clara Baechler on Saturday February 21. The newly organized club shows strong interest in its work and leaders urge all members to attend if possible.
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Pleasant Valley
Helen
Clara Baechler
School Election March For City And Rural Districts
The annual school election is set for Monday March 9 with voting hours differing by location. In the Elgin Independent District one director is to be elected this year as B Schori’s term expires.
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Elgin
B. Schori
Market Day in Elgin Promises Bigger and Better Sale
Elgin's first Market Day for 1931 drew a large crowd and brisk buying, with prices strong and demand keen for all stock. Manager H. W. Falk announced another sale set for Saturday, February 28, urging co operation among merchants and expecting similar strong results.
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Elgin
H. W. Falk
Dr Chalice Addresses Illyria and St Pauls Congregations
Dr Gilbert J Chalice of Manchester district superintendent of Methodist churches spoke to the Illyria Community church Sunday afternoon and to St Pauls M E church in the evening. He was described as a pleasing and forceful speaker delivering an impressive message urging men to actively participate in church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert J. Chalice
Manchester
Illyria Community
St. Paul's M. E
Chalice
Food at six cents a day supports Fayette county needy
A. E. Smith reports the county feeds 191 families in Oelwein in January at an average $9.44 spent per month for food. With a five member family, the daily cost per person would be about six cents, excluding rent and fuel. Rent covers forty houses in Oelwein, with additional relief costs in Waucoma and Fayette.
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Fayette County
A. E. Smith
Oelwein
Waucoma
Fayette
Argo- Gazette
Final Report of Christmas Seal Sale
The sale of Christmas seals this year amounted to $64.03. The committee is very thankful to each one who helped. We retain as our share $22,683. It has not been decided what to do with the money this year. Last year teachers and children were grateful for the window screens purchased for the school house.
Notice to creditors of the Melvin Nyborg estate
Notice is hereby given to all those owing the Melvin Nyborg estate that accounts are due and payable to the undersigned. You are asked to call and settle same at once. John Falk, Administrator.
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Melvin Nyborg
John Falk
War Prices Gone Goods Cheaper Record Cold War Era
The first month of 1931 closed with the average temperature at 30.2 degrees, the highest since 1880, ten degrees above normal per the Des Moines Weather Bureau. January 57 years ago averaged 86.8 degrees, and last month surpassed the 1921 high of 27.12 degrees.
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Des Moines Weather Bureau
Raid on Guttenberg liquor plant shocks community
Federal agents raided the old bottling works a mile north of Guttenberg arresting five men on federal prohibition charges. Three men Oliver Rodenburg Arthur Winger and Eldon Lau were arraigned and held for the grand jury while Roth and Lilly were released. Seized were a 100 gallon still 1000 gallons mash 30 gallons liquor and paraphernalia. County officials arrived with warrants to insure the offenders’ custody in the county jail.
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Guttenberg
Old Bottling Works
Oliver Rodenburg
Arthur Winger
Eldon Lau
al Roth
Thomas Lilly
E. H.mcghee
Louis McLane
Geo. Cassidy
Jin Dubuque
Clayton Co. Register
Fayette curfew for children set at 9 pm weeknights
Fayette City Council approved a curfew requiring all children to be home by 9 p m on school nights and by 9 30 p m during summer vacation for those under 16. The rule, to start February 9 1931, was announced after the council proceeded with the motion.
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Fayette
Talcott Couple Observe Fifty Second Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward Talcott quietly marked their fifty second wedding anniversary at their home four miles north of Maynard on Friday February 18. He was born June 6 1850 in Thompson Ohio and moved to Illyria township Fayette county at age 13. She born November 21 1859 in Ilyria township and married February 13 1879. They have one daughter Mira Bark near Stanley and six grandchildren.
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Edward Talcott
Maynard
Talcott
Thompson
Ohio
Wisconsin
Illyria Township
Fayette County
Fannie Strong
Ilyria Township
Gratitude Note From Lew Graver After Illness
The undersigned thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness. Your support was deeply appreciated. Lew Graver.
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Lew Graver
Homecoming Plan Seeks Local Backing In Elgin Challenge
M. R. Yenney of Huron South Dake urges efforts to beat Elgin for the Homecoming. Letters from former residents show strong support, though no official action has occurred. Echo seeks sponsorship by a town organization to move forward with the plan.
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M. R. Yenney
Huron
Dake
Elgin
Echo
How Many Elgin Business Figures Inquiries Rise
The Echo reports widespread inquiries about the number of business houses and professional men in Elgin. Readers are asked to submit verified figures and names for an accurate count, with past estimates ranging from the 58 to 68 range among various locals and groups.
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the Echo
Elgin
Mattin Zuerbriggen
Spid” Conner
Polly” Pollitt
Coffee Cup Cafe
Sheldon Bayle
Elgin Realtor A M Weibel Lists Homes for Sale
A. M. Weibel, a local Elgin realtor, notes several residences newly listed and invites buyers or sellers to contact him for transactions.
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Elgin
A. M. Weibel
Period of low mood reveals strange political and economic ideas
A fragmented line notes how a period of gloom seeds odd political and economic thoughts. The garbled text hints at speculative ideologies surfacing during downturns, reflecting the era's anxious atmosphere and shifting public discourse.
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Tuat
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