Fragmented notes on a meeting and community remarks
The text records a local gathering at the ME church with Rebskahs hosting a supper and Odd Fellows and Robakaha attendees. It lists participants including Frank Morrison, Dave Schuttian, Adolph Brause, Harry Rush, Charley Hardman, Peter Olson, A. J. Patrick, L. Fisk, and W. Wenrick among others, noting the Wednesday night turnout and significance for the Elgin lodge.
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Testora
Tina
Gurmise
Elgin’ Lodge
Harry Rush
Charley Hardman
Peter Olson
Patrick
L. Fisk
Rullison
W. R. Wenrick
Union
B.C
Henderson
W. R. Blake
Wm. Miller
Town Election Notice Amid Inquiries and Filing Rules
Town voters show rising inquiries about upcoming town elections held on the last Monday of March. Nominations must be filed with the clerk no more than a fixed number of days before, with polls opening at 8 o clock and closing at 4.
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Mar Kabarid
Legion and Landlord Aid Legion Supper Fund
The Legion of Elgin thanks donors and volunteers for last Friday supper. total collected was 87.70 dollars, aided by Landlord and Mrs Falb who donated the hotel and equipment. John Waldron reports sweet corn yields, noting a 64.54 dollar per acre revenue potential from a canning factor check of 20.60 dollars for one and a half acres.
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Legion of Elgin
Legion
Legion Fund
Falb
Tadies Mery
Blelaar
John
Waldron
Legion-7 Expresses Appreciation For Community Support
The American Legion expresses sincere gratitude through columns of the Picho, praising Sigin ladies and the effort last Friday evening. Thanks go to Mr and Mrs John Fath for hotel and equipment donations, to those who supplied food and money, to Tadies for solicitations, and to all who patronized the suppers.
Easter Stars Pluass Notice March Meeting
The first regular meeting for March will be held next Wednesday evening the third. Attendees are urged to be present and ready to assume stations.
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Alto Sry
Knudtson Attends Waterloo Auto Show
H T Knudtson visits Waterloo this week for the automobile show and other business. Ray Rowland, breeder of pedi greed awine, met a peculiar accident Friday when a hag in his clothing bit the end of the middle finger of his left hand, severing it at the first joint. No blood poisoning or serious complications reported.
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H. T. Knudtson
Waterloo
Ray Rowland
Wont Union
Aren” ‘Guxette
Local Play and School Signals Community Theater Plans
A fragment recounts an old-time community play with many named figures and a school program. It notes a future job program in the high school, a fundraising appeal for records, and exams scheduled for February 28 and 29. Residents attend a post event gathering with Legion members and plan to relocate meeting space for the post.
Old Landmark Goes as Elgisi Building Is Sold for Repurposing
The historic Christ building known as Blue Front in Elgisi was sold to contractor Peterson of Clermont. It will be torn down and lumber moved to new uses as C. J. Halaten Sou plans two modern structures on the site. Max Hunsberger prevented a possible fire by extinguishing flames from the Mosby house chimney. Mrs. Gos Stophy will host the Kensington Cloud gathering Friday evening for the concert the next day.
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Saplendia
Progrank
West Union
vBigin
Tovbe’ Elven
Hiet
Rossead Racorda
Thoreday
Mya
F. J. Moore
Misa Tiyona
Tiahwen
Eign Opdra
Ispledy
Safgin
Anandtar
Ware
Irie
Undtorn
Cnet
Ignin Lehman
Walter Kohler
Bor
Titae
D&uider
Edna
Minerva Weiber
Tong
Legion
Charles
Cupper
al Ng
Legion He A
Regulus
Elgisi
Peterson
Clermont
Ang
Tate
Wat
Bigin
Macy
Diversas
Walle
Alte
Halaten- Sou
Max Hunsberger
Samuel Mosby
Max
A Business Man Prayer and Local Basketball Result
A humorous prayer about business and morals precedes a sports recap where the basketball boys lost to West Union Tuesday by 12 to 11 while the girls tied 44 all. The piece ends with a garbled line about a Noakete and rigidity.
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Hoya
Weat Union Toeeday
Weat
Sudden Death of David Mayer in Thin Ton Saunty
David Mayer, known to a large local following, died in December at almost thirty five after years of illness. A doctor attended, and funeral plans were arranged by his relatives. The Sudden Death detail appeared in the town’s routine notices.
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David Mayer
Thin Ton Saunty
Decce
Elgin Votes on Water Works Bond.
Elgin voters will decide March 16 whether to approve a $30,000 bond to install a municipal water system. Public notice reports strong local support as the town weighs improved water service against past disasters.
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Elgin
Fayette’ County
Crooked Trail & Airdebr in the Echo March Issue
The piece Crooked Trail & Airdebr opens in the Echo from the March 6 issue. William Macleod Ralite, a teacher and writer with mining and cattleman experience, has long dealt with western life, delivering romance and vivid portraits to readers.
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Ita
William Macleod Ralite
Auction announcement of sheep and cockerels at Connor barn
The undersigned will offer for sale at the Connor auction Saturday February 28 at Livery Barn ten head of sheep and White Rock cockerels. Marshal Allen. Miss Florence Phifer has returned to Decorah after visiting relatives and Trinity here.
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Rd Conner
Igin
Marshal Allen
Misa
Florence Phifer
Decorah
Triondy
Water Works and Property Insurance Advice for Elgin
The article argues for installing water works in Elgin, noting the town has not seen such a project. It links improved services to higher property values and potential tax changes, while comparing fire and water protection costs and insurance implications for homeowners.
Church Notes and Epworth League Updates
Community church notes report a 13 member class, baptism professions, and planned attendance at Des Moines conference. Epworth League reorganized with Eva Whetstone as president and Harriet Mosby as treasurer, with new officers and devotionals scheduled. Regular services next Sunday include morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, Epworth League at 6 46, and evening sermons on The Young Fool. Mrs John Smith recovering slowly and Mrs Fred Koller caring for an infant daughter.
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Epworth League
Dent
Eva Whetstone
Mary
Patterson
Treesaurer
Harriet’ Mosby
Firet
Mire
Mel Kobler
F. C. Hillmon
Florence Hers
Mia
Moore
Dorothy Gugon
Havel Gehribg
Acheo
Thema
Dea Moines
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