Remembered Pioneer Thomas Lewin Dies in Iowa Town
Thomas Lewin a prominent Bigin citizen died suddenly Sunday afternoon while waiting with his grandson Floyd Knudtson at the Knudtson home. Born August 2 1848 in Carluke Scotland he came to America at age three settling in Elgin Illinois before moving to Highland township Clayton County Iowa. He served as Justice of the Peace and was active in the Presbyterian faith earlier in life. Survived by wife Emma Dean and children Wm Lewis Fayetteville Arkansas N B Take Spokane Washington sisters Mrs Frank Keenan Spokane and Mrs Chas Nichols Minneapolis. Funeral at H T Knudtson home January 13 conducted by Rev Ernest J. Etorr with burial in Elgin cemetery.
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Thomas
B. Lewin
Bigin
Floyd Knudt
Mre
H. T. Knadtuon
Knudtson
Thomas Lewis
Vanarkshire
Carluke
Scotland
H.T. Knudtson
America
Elgin
Milnois
Highland Township
Clayton County
Towa
Volga City
Spokane
Washington
Chas. Nichols
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Lewis
H. T. Knudtson
Ernest 3. Etorr
Migin
Are Your Hogs Healthy Mineral Feeds For Hogs
Are Your Hogs Healthy Are you feeding mineral Octo Mineral contains no substitutes Every ingredient an active one Every one a bone muscle and health builder for your hogs A hog conditioner of the highest type Recommended by Wallace's Farmer and Jaws Home stead Come in and see me at Independence Produce Station 11-14 J H Powers Elgin Ziba Tripp Sale Owner Again The firm of Tripp Bailey has dissolved by mutual consent last week and Ziba Tripp remains as sole proprietor Jim Bailey who has been in partnership with him has decided to locate elsewhere but not decided definitely Buc as to both B J Baumgartner was a visitor at West Union on business last Friday
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Wallace
Jaws
Independence Produce Station
J. H. Powers
Elgin
Ziba Tripp
Tripp & Bailey
Ziba
Tripp
Jim Bailey
Weibel Mill Company Corrects Echo List and Grinds Corn
The Echo subscriber list was updated last week and those who paid in the past two months are asked to verify credits. We will promptly correct any errors. A large motor driven corn and cob mill has been installed and patrons are asked to bring clean dry corn for grinding.
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Lostal New Miw
M. Welber
Walter Wenger
Echo
Weibel Mill Company
January Baptist Church Notes and Local Marital News
January church notes detail Sunday activities at the Baptist church with hymn history and youth program. A quiet wedding at Clermont Presbyterian parsonage unites Sam Dennler and Bernice Hanson, followed by a small reception. Also mentions local society and Luther League meetings, baby news, and medical update on Edna Hunsberger.
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Sam Dennler
Bernice Hanson
Gottlob Denniler
Fairfax
Minnesota
Clermont
Gunston
Prohibition Anniversary Plans At Local Church
The church marks the sixth anniversary of national prohibition with discussions on a fair approach to the Eighteenth Amendment. Activities include a Sunday morning talk at 10, church school at 11, Epworth League at 7, and an evening slide presentation "The Children of Many Lands." Also notes staff changes at BE Station and local civic notices.
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E. Church
United States
Church School
Epworth League
America
Ladies’ Aid Society
John
Louisa Shaver Chapman A Long Life Remembered in Highland
Louisa Shaver Chapman born March 23 1846 Elkhart Indiana died January 4 1926 at her home in Highland Iowa at seventy nine years nine months and eleven days survived by husband Curtis L Chapman one son one daughter seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A devoted member of the M B church she lived a religious life and her family recalls a loving home. Services were held at home and at the church with Rev Ernest J Starr officiating. Burial in Syrin cemetery. Card of Thanks to friends for help during sickness and burial expressed by C L Chapman and children.
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Louisa, Shaver
John
Elizabeth Shaver
Elkhart County
Tidiana
Higin
Town
Weed
Hfe
Bigin
Ocperles
Highland
Adela
Adaelbert
Bert
M. B Church
Agave
No Hlyria Items Delays Hit Weekly Jetter
The Tilyria correspondence misses a reguire weekly Jetter due to poor toad conditions. The mall carrier could not make the trip yesterday, causing a gap. A replacement is hoped for next week.
Elgin Community Club to Meet at Town Hall Friday
The Elgin Community Club will meet at the town hall Friday evening at 4 o clock for AW bills audit and general business. Mrs C B Schori entertained several ladies at her home Saturday evening with a light gathering.
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Elgin Community Club
Town Hall
C. B. Schori
Grammar school weekly notes on exams, trips, and sports
Grammar school updates cover illness absence, holiday break, and preparations for second semester. Fifth grade studies American history. sixth grade pupils showcase language projects and overs. student Achievements include perfect spelling streaks and Doll Day attendance. Basketball results from Arlington with Elgin boys winning 2 to 1 and Arlington girls 24 to 20. upcoming games and trips to Postville outlined.
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Graumar
Florency Grimm
Fase
Brabham Conversition
Mugu Hacker
Raymond Kreger
Dale DeSirt
Lacia Thowa
Mabe
Sore Ceea
Vane
Marold Schneider
Lia Pritchard
Grace Graver
Carl Sehorl
Autohien Op Hyo
Phoyd Duntinermuth
Rowling
Margaret
Vupbach Muslé N
Oon
Lea Grether
Wayne Gilson
Willam Woeilber
Pried Milter
Afth
Anna Rennison
Mies Frieden
Herines
Exkime
Tennie
Cwa
Menbers
Fred Muehlethaler
Frieda Freibhurghaus
Postville
Ponhomore
Stary of
Beting
Séiratec
Dorothy Ofeson
Hage
Gaye
Lyte Molson
Reuben Milter
Sickie
County Board Gets Organized with New Supervisor
The new year brings G P Leverton to the board of supervisors replacing John Miller. Leverton, from Jefferson township, brings civic activity and years of experience. William Anderson is named chairman and W K Humphry as county farm committeeman. Miller leaves after nine years to pursue brick and tile works and land business at Clar Mont, while also serving as president of the Northeastern Iowa Power Co, ensuring frequent city visits.
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Court House
G. P. Leverton
John Miller
Leverton
Qeliwein
Jefferson Township
Wm. Anderson
W. K. Humphry
Miller
Clers Mont
Dairy Feeding School Set for Eigin Next Monday
A dairy feeding and management meeting is arranged for Eigin next Monday, January 5th, with Burt Odekirk in charge. Dairymen can discuss health problems. the session opens at 10 40 AM at the town sale Bearybody is welcome. A second meeting will be at the county courthouse assembly room on the 20th.
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Eigin
Burt Odekirk
Sale
Assemby
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Clayton County Messenger
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Chas. Habeger
Bailey
Malary—Lehmid
St. Joseph's Church
J.P. Taken
Veronica D. Malary
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Edward le Schmid
J. Co. Schmid
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Michael F. Matary
Roma Schmell
Jasper Crane
Schmell
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State Auditor's Office
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Board of Supervisors
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B. J. Baumgartner
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Hans Keiser
Otto Kruger
F. Muehlethaler
Bar Kipte
Hackman
Brainard
Ph. Lauer
Bob Hammentals
Samie
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Lewis Buttkofer
Gunder
Dareas Society
Theodore N. Lottsgard
Luther League
Marion Church
Tysdal
Bessie
Max Hunsberger
Mabel Kirkeberg
Edna Hunsberger
Iowa City
St. Paul's
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Chiney Funk
T. A
Dick Williams
Association
Ames
Fred Williams
Funk
Colesburg
Jennie E. Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Anderson
Odd Fellows
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Masons
Dora Kiple
Nels Everson
Bertha, Ki
Louvisa Shaver
Chaphan
Ilyin
Tuyria
Burul
Syrin
C. L. Chapman
Hell Brabham
Brabham
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