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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
5
Little child Herbert Benjamin Light, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Light of wear town, died December 30 1919 from peritonitis aged one month. Funeral services were held January 4 1920 conducted by Rev Hjortholm Clermont with interment in Bieta cemetery.
Twenty five years ago Dose 1019 Mr and Mrs Hana Rol united in marriage. The celebration at their church featured a program of addresses readings a duet a solo and an instrumental duet. Guests enjoyed refreshments in the church dining room and a silver anniversary gift of ten silver dollars with other keepsakes. A devotional service followed the reception before departures for home.
Fayetty born candidate Gunderson, a long time Republican and former county supervisor, now seeks the State Senate seat for the Fortieth District. He is president of Blain Savings Bank, farmer in Clayton and Allamakee counties, former mayor, and trusted public official promising to serve with businesslike methods and fidelity to constituents.
A Great Western road wreck near St Joseph Missouri on Saturday killed three and injured nearly 100. Sleeping cars derailed crossing a bridge dropped twenty five to thirty feet. West Union travelers, en route to Texas and California, suffered numerous injuries including cuts bruises and sprains to many individuals named Beaty Wallace Spaulding Peck Munser Stam Meclres Dwyer.
Friday features two games for boys and girls against Oclwein. August Scheet returns after twelve weeks. Literary clubs to organize and choose a namer. Captains named Welter Faith and Rather Wedel. Mary Hanson resumes study after illness. LyceumCourse praised for popularity. Welber Mill expects a new year load of Seal of Minnesota flour, a carload valued near $8000, cost record. Visitors scarce. invites extended.
A scanned excerpt from The Argo dated November 16, 1887 includes grain and commodity prices, ads, and prices on shoes, hats, and clothing. It notes local workers, university ads for board, and a court report on anarchist hangings. It also mentions a mayoral order about ashes, and a wedding notice for Fennell and O Harron in Wadena.
M. EK Church notes report a prayer meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Patterson at 7 30 tonight. Sunday school board elected officers Mig Hal stenson superintendent Florence Barg secretary Opal Berg treasurer Lilian Patterson librarian plus assigned rancheras for the year. Entertainment planned for Wednesday in honor of the contest winner. Attendance expected 125 next Sunday. Sunday services at 10 am with sermon Ashamed of the Gospel. Sunday School at 11 am. Evening service 7 30 with A World for a Life. Official board meeting next Monday at 7 30 in the chapel.
Card of thanks to neighbors and friends for support and assistance after the loss. The Lidee family extends heartfelt appreciation for kind acts and comforting words during this time.
A special meeting of the Q B S is scheduled for January 14 at their halt. Installation of officers will take place. A good attendance is desired. Time eight o'clock sharp.
Priday night guests, a young married group, attended a watch party at the Sehori residence for New Year’s Eve. The event was enjoyed by all. The Ladies Cemetery Association plans a meeting with Mrs 2 G Brochr on Thursday evening, January 15, and a good turnout is urged for the Venal election of officers to be held at the designated time.
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