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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
1
Tailor made suits guaranteed to sit advertised with a promise of good fit. T. J. Cappur and Herman Hackmann returned to Fayetta Monday to resume studies. E. J. Halverson came home Tuesday evening from St. Paul trip. Mrs. Halverson stays longer visiting parrots. Mrs. Caroline Smith of West Union visits Chas Kniel’s home this week.
Paul Larson, living near Decorah, is found dead by hanging in Rolta pasture last week. The body was discovered by his son Lars Paulson as he headed to work. Domestic trouble and worry are believed to have driven him temporarily insane. Universal services were held for the deceased’s memory at his son's home and he was buried in the Lutheran cemetery.
On January 18 1911 at 2 00 p m at the creamery the buttermilk from the whole output will be sold for one year from February 1 1911 to February 1 1912 at open sale to the highest bidder The board of directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids Excin Farmers Dairy Co
Harold Hills and Hazel Gehring spent last week in West Union. Otto Batrhan is home sick with a cold. Clyde Boleyn has taken up work in the sixth grade. Louis Falk of Lacrosse visited Monday. Charlie Grover was absent due to illness. Mesdaniel Gus Stohr and Ed Hanson visited the Grammar room on Dec 22. Many high school pupils have not entered since the holidays. Dr. Hadsel lectured on care of wounds with demonstrations. The Intermediate Department entertainment Dec 21 drew many visitors and raised 24 dollars for new apparatus.
The Great Western Land Co advertises an January 17 excursion to Holcomb Kansas offering select land at 15 dollars per acre. Each acre promises rich soil and tillable ground with one crop paying for the entire plot in a year. Cedar Rapids round trip is 23.50 with free berth and meals. contact Carl Hackmann for details.
Notice is given that on January 93 1911 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Bertha F Berg deceased will come for hearing in the District Court at West Union Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Clerk W Winston notes the hearing in Dec. 19.
T.J. Carran advertises quality sewing machines in stock at the Panama opera house on January 5, promising machines that will do as good work as any make. The notice targets women buyers seeking reliable equipment.
Oak Grove residents report visits among neighbors and friends throughout the week. Ed May stays at Tra Bennett’s home while Julia Bartholomew visits Marie Boyle, and Rob Wilson with family visit John Wilson’s. A Ridge dance draws attendees from Highland and Brainard areas. wolf hunting runs feature about Mounce Craft and others. The Schori Bengon Lumber Co. offers calendars to patrons.
Clint G. Bishop returned from Des Moines to spend the holidays in Elkader. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Falk of Elgin and Mrs. W. W. Davidson with the Ebendorf family at Waukon. The Schmidt clan, with R. F. Schmidt as chauffeur, made Christmas calls by automobile. Ben Erickson and Ole Baker from Grand Meadow township were in Elkader on business. George Lenth began his annual ice harvest for the creamery, ice about fourteen inches thick. Sheriff Martin Dittmer and family move back into their home after seven years away. Professor Review hosted Christmas Eve for graduates and students from various institutions. Yeoman installation at their ball ended with a banquet at a restaurant. new officers were not named in this issue.
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