Central States to rebuild Elgin system in February
The article notes ongoing power service work in Elgin with Central States and Northwestern Bell planning to rebuild the entire electrical distribution system. A February start is expected for the major repairs, aiming to improve dependable service after a lengthy preparation period. A separate car accident near the Methodist church involved a Chrysler sedan and a Dodge trap. both cars damaged but occupants escaped serious injury. Floyd Randtpan and his mother were among the drivers, with Mr Kiple sustaining the worst injuries and sidelined for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Company
Ftiate
Hannon Haant
Central States
Elgin
Northwestern Bell
Floyd ‘Randtapn
M. V
George Chapman Rice Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison
George Graham Rice, editor of the Iconoclast, was sentenced to four years in a federal prison and fined $5,000 for his schemes involving the Idaho Copper Corporation and related stock sales. The Idaho Copper Corporation president faced a shorter sentence and a fine in the same trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Graham Rice
Mr. Rice
Sama
Butte-Jardine
Ausata
Idaho Copper Corporation
Union
1928 Was Not Worst Yet Gave Crops and Hopes for 1929
A brief reflection notes that 1928, while not the worst year, yielded good crops and other gains. It expresses gratitude and hopes that 1929 will be even better, offering optimism for the new year.
Members Notice Sets Jan Ninth Picnic Cancelled
There will be no picnic supper at the regular meeting next Wednesday January ninth. The group will begin promptly at seven forty five o clock with initiatory work and installation.
Cellar Steps Fall Breaks Leg, Person Injured
A person sustaining a leg injury after a fall on cellar steps is reported in a brief local item. The article notes the accident occurred at the residence and involves an injury requiring medical attention. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Your Town And Mine Opinion Piece About Neighborly Aid
A short public interest note urging residents to speak kindly of neighbors and to help one another, rather than knocking them. The fragment reflects a community outlook on harmony and mutual support in daily town life.
Hendersons Return to Strawberry Point After Week at Elgin
The Henderson Stock Co. left Elgin Opera House after a week and proceed to Strawberry Point this week. Mr. Henderson says he would feel lost if not stopping at Elgin on their swing around the circuit. The company has visited the town for over thirty years and, despite flu keeping crowds lighter, is well received. fans hope for another visit next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Stock Co
Elgin Opera House
Strawberry Point
Henderson
Elgin
Box Car Thieves Sent to Jail in Milwaukee Case
Three Milwaukee railroad workers were caught stealing merchandise from a freight car in the Waukon yards. William Hilton, George F. Craft, and Harry Carlton were found guilty and fined 1000, 700, and 300 dollars respectively, with jail commitment until fines are paid.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Waukon
William Hilton
George F. Craft
Harry Carlton
Taylor
Hilton
Craft
Carlton
Wiukon B. & 8
Decorah Republican Suspends Publication After 45 Years
The Decorah Republican announces it will suspend publication, citing the loss of subscription support to another Decorah paper. Editor Bailey, who has served over forty five years in various roles, expresses regret and indicates the future status of the newspaper is undecided.
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Decorah Republicst
Decorah
Bailey
Lfe
Little Brown Church in the Vale wedding record grows
At the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Iowa the wedding altar saw 148 marriages in a month, a new record for the church. Since 1926 it has drawn many visitors, aided by wedding fees that helped erase a 62 year debt. in a single year $2,301 came from weddings and $7,331 from all sources.
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Little Brown
The
Vale
New England
Iowa
Towa
Sons of the Wilderne
Pittsey Hill
Pitts
J. L. McComson
Timkers
the Vale
Bond Issue Legal Question Heads to Iowa Supreme Court
Judge W G Borner sustained the constitutionality challenge to Iowa s 100 000 state issued bonds denying the Attorney General s request to restrain their issuance The AG appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court and it was anticipated the Chief Justice would convene a special session to hear arguments The January term was set to open the following Tuesday with plans to summon the full court early for the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
G. Albert
Supreme Court
Suil-Bench
Yeaterday
Seaking
Iowa Marriages Rise Slightly in 1927
Iowa 1927 saw 21 048 marriages up from 20 966 in 1926 and 4 226 divorces, higher than the previous year. The national figures showed a small drop in marriages and a 6.2 percent rise in divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Department of Commerce
Iowan
United States
Farm Fire Put Out Near Elgin by Hand Extinguishers
A farm fire on a Friday afternoon near Elgin was reported from the H. M. McMillan home about a mile and a half west of town. The crew arrived by farm truck and volunteers, but hand extinguishers and local efforts sufficed to extinguish a cellar blaze with no further need for large efforts.
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H. M. McMillan
Elgin
Miss Dorothy Huntsberger Bride Of R Rothmeyer
Dorothy Huntsberger of West Union and Raymond Rothmeyer of Eldorado were married at the Zion English Lutheran parsonage in a simple ceremony. The bride, a teacher and musician, graduated from West Union High School in 1922 and teaches at Kern Hill in Pleasant Valley township. The groom works with his father in the trucking business. They plan to locate near Eldorado next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Huntsberger
Weat Union
Raymond Rothmeyer
Eldorado
Zion English Lutheran
Hugo Lutz
Kern Hill
Pleasant Valley Township
Rothmeyer
John Rothmeyer
Legion Dance Draws A Big Crowd In Elgin
The Elgin Legion New Years dance drew about 105 couples with Pringle’s Jows Cardinals providing music. Dancing ran from nine to after one, committee members Geo Gale Geo Falk and C B Schori reported a net near $30 after prizes and free horns whistles and caps. The first benefit event exceeded expectations despite heavier expenses.
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Elgin Legion
Pringle
Jows Cardinals
Geo
Gale
Falk
C. B. Schori
Postville to McGregor Paving Let Jan 8
The state highway commission will let the contract for paving federal highway No 8 from Postville to McGregor on January 8. The road, a major Clayton County route, was graded and graveled from 1925 to 1927 and has seen heavy tourist traffic since, with ferries operating at the MeGregor end toward Prairie du Chien Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Postville
McGregor
Clayton County
Me[Gregor
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Packers to Fight Direct Buying Bill in Kansas
Packers to oppose Senator Capper’s direct buying ban for live stock, with Rep C R Hope of Kansas backing the measure. Hope testified that packers buying large quantities in private yards push prices up in public yards. Also notes local travel of Mr and Mrs Falk to Olive and California trip of Bly Morris and return to Marquette.
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Packers
Packata
Senator Capper
Kansas
Chicago Drovers Journal
C. R. Hope
House Agricultural Commetttce
Washington
Fayette County News Tangles With Prohibition Turmoil
Prohibition officers and local police pursued a so called protection cargo guarded by two men carrying 1000 gallons of alcohol from Chicago toward Minneapolis. The truck and driver were seized on highway 218 near Cedar Falls as suspects refused to give names. Court activity included Judge Reed handling October docket. January term set with twenty five additional jurors summoned. County Treasurer reports auto license plates issued up to Christmas, compared to last year. Several marriage licenses issued from Clark Traeger’s office the week before Christmas listing names and residences.
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George Bélry Ing Ven
Milwaukee
Cary Pemelt
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cedar Falls
Reed
Cresco
W.L. Eichendorf
Reneda Mader
Lee
Mecrage Luehies
Clark Traeger
Harry Phillips
Arlington
Annabelle McGoon
Wm. Dowd
New Hampton
Mildred Rohrsk
Baptiste Franzen
Ft. Atkinson
Elsie Scott
Hawkeye
Ross C. Downs
Wadena
Esther Irene Rays
Merle Pattison
Fayette
Grace Farrington
Strawberry Point
Leo C. Valley
Galwein
Frances Knickerbocker
Oelwein
Dr. L. W. Saha
Helen Smith
Ralph E. Stewart
Garber
Velma Ortmann
Elkport
Paul R. Wickham
Henrietta M. Warner
Randalis
Mueller-Dennler Wedding in Luana Elgin Couple Wed
Miss Amanda Mueller and Elmer Dennler were married at the Evangelical church by Rev. C. H. Franke on December 26, 1928. Attendants were Francis Meianer and Greta Mueller. They will reside on a farm near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Mueller
G. F. Wm. Mueller
Luana
Elmer Dennler
Jake Dennler
Elgin
Evangelical
C. H. Franke
Francis Meianer
Greta Mueller
Elkader Register
A Good Town Spirit Drives Local Progress
An optimistic portrait of a town that lacks abundant resources but advances through high energy, firm determination, and collective effort. Citizens collaborate on worthy aims, avoiding reliance on outsiders and fostering a strong community drive toward progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Bys
Central Force All on Sick List
The Elgin telephone exchange is 100 percent down due to sickness. Gladys Helms and Mrs. F. D. Welch and Mrs. Hans Grether have gone home. Mrs. Simpson and Louise Meyer, new to the work, are assisting but delays may occur. Chief operator Helms expects regular staff back by early next week and asks for patience with the temporary workers.
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Elgin
Gladys Helms
F. D. Welch
Hans Grether
Simpson
Clermont
Louise Meyer
How Is Your Subsciption List Restored
The Echo publisher notes an increase in backward subscribers after not sending reminders recently. Readers are urged to settle small amounts promptly to avoid large totals. All dates should be updated to 1929 or 1930, and the publisher offers to assist personally to update dates.
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Echo
Dates Corrected Through January First, 1929
Notice informs readers that all subscription dates were corrected up to January 1, 1929 and advises checking the issue label for current expiration dates. Readers with doubt should report misprints to The Publisher.
Marquette to Host Mississippi Suspension Bridge
A new suspension toll bridge will span the Mississippi a mile north of McGregor, linking Marquette Town and Prairie du Chien, Wis. It will be 20 feet wide, carry two twenty ton trucks every forty feet, with no river posts. Bonds totaling 750000 have been sold to Hathaway & Co and the National Republic. Work clears a 100 foot timberless strip on a mid channel island this winter, and a seven room house for the bridge keeper will be built on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
McGregor
Marquette Town
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Chicago
Hathaway & Co
National Republic Company
Belp
Portville Hospital Clinic Opens Tuesday Forenoon
The eye ear nose and throat clinic at Postville hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon January 8. Mrs L A dy Brubeck and son Lewis of Yuba City California arrived Monday for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Franc DeSort. Keith Love and Harry Redcliff of Waterloo spent a few days visiting their friend Lewis Jacobson last week.
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Postville Hospital
Ady
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George Chapman Rice
Trist
Hendersons
Clifton Menley
Frank Kiple
John Jr. Falk
Mabel Graver
Harry Baldwin
Charles Graver
Decorah Republican
R. Rothmeyer
Legion Dance
John Falk
Oelve
Bly Morris
California
Mig
Morris
Marquette
Fayette County
Clark
Donnan
Sherison
Aasih
Export
Lark
Faystte County
Scott County
Athe
Mueller—Dennler
Central Force
Ption
Portville Hospital Clinic
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