Elgin Defeats West Union In Fast Basketball Showdown
Elgin dominated West Union with a fast pace and tough defense, holding the visitors to a single-digit score late in the game. Knight and Klingman led the Purple and White with strong floor play, while Higin anchored a stifling defense and Rennison contributed in the guard and foul lines. The win tightens Elgin’s standing as they prepare for Fayette High’s visit next.
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Pam
Etein
Tiport
West Union
Abd
Erwin
Cos
Knight
West- Union
Pisa
Higin
Topo
Union
Flogman
Kiple
Bigih
Elgin
Klingman
Gilson
Topp
Rennison
Town corn dominates US production and value
Town corn is described as the leading US crop with 60 percent more output than rivals, supplying 14 percent of US corn and valued at over 94 million dollars for 1983. The note compares its worth to gold, coal, and Canada and Argentina wheat, then mentions Elgin’s corn show and Falb’s lectures and Lutefisk events next week.
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Iowa
United’ States
Towa
United States
Jow
Canada
Elgin
Winning Streak Higin Faces West Union in Key Games
A fragmented note outlines Higin pursuing a breaking streak with West Union, urging fans to attend and support the team. It mentions general admission at 36 cents for both contests and Professor Billings officiating the game.
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Higin
West’ Union
Mwatch
Wiginlways
Prof. Billings
Elgin Cemetery Association financial report dated 1923
The Elgin Cemetery Association shows disbursements totaling 702.23 and on hand cash 165.05 with trust funds 460.00 and time deposits 172.65 as of January 1, 1824. Names Mrs Samuel Mosby and Mrs R Berg appear among committee notes. ancillary local news mentions travel and a German band.
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Elgin Ludlea’Cemetery
Cemetery Association
Spaameniae
Samuel Mosby
R. Berg
Wolf Pack Trail Leads Hounds North Then South
Bil Mermer tracked a trio of wolves with faithful hounds starting near Bauder’s, proceeding north past Clermont, looping by Elgin, then north past Mrs. Torkel Olson’s place before giving up as Wolf escaped. Hounds returned late Tuesday night tired and discouraged. The trail indicated three wolves initially, then split.
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Bauder
Clermont
Bear Elgin
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule Worded
The note lists church events on Sunday January 20 with services Sunday school prayer meeting and Bible contest for young people and emphasizes Bible study and testing. A collection is urged for suffering in Europe and readers are urged to show Christian love by feeding the starving.
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Europe
Germany
Christ
Cemetery Association lunch to fund park funds
The cemetery group hosts a noon Friday lunch to raise proceeds for park funds. Members expect many to attend as a Mason group holds a special meeting tonight with four candidates advancing to the first degree and another degree work planned for later.
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The
Cemetery Association
Masons
Milwaukee artisan Charles M. Jones veteran engine driver obituary
Veteran Milwaukee Railroad engineer Charles M. Jones of Minneapolis died after a long service spanning 49 years with Milwaukee. Beginning Dec 13, 1866, he started as fireman, later became a renowned locomotive engineer, covering about 2,260,000 miles. He visited family in Minnesota before returning to duty, and his lineage includes Fayettes County ties and early Milwaukee rail history.
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Charles M. Jones
Minneapolia
Bam
Ra Milwaukes
Forrest
Milwaukee
Ak Charles
Hilaron Wan
North Mc
Gregor
Conovar
Winnethish County
Minneapolis
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Railway
Tilde
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Fayette Lasdar
Brasnard
West Union
Wall
Okfest
Fayetts County
Burlington, Cede Vent
He Wanted A Chance In Aucust Baseball Match
A hot day in August sees two colored teams vying for the Alabama championship. An encounter unfolds as a white observer taunts an outfielder about the score. The player responds with stubborn resolve and confidence in his team despite the beat.
Rebekah Lodge Monthly Social Evening Notice
On Thursday evening January 24 the Rebekah lodge will hold its regular monthly social. Members are urged to attend in old fashioned attire. A light supper will be served. Bring sandwiches and one Goverell dish. Session will be called at 7 30 PM before entertainment. Please be on time.
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Rebekah
Elgin Radio Show Contests Open to Nearby Residents
The event invites all within eight miles of Elgin to attend an all day Friday program. Lectures cover corn, soul, dairy ing and community spirit. The family event promises lively talks and broad appeal for local boys and families.
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Elgin
Buttermilk Sale Planned by Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
The Board of Directors of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Co will sell on Saturday January 26 1824 at 2 PM at the company offices the entire buttermilk output for one year starting February 1 1824 to the highest responsible bidder. The board may reject any bid. M Luchsinger secretary.
Notice to pay account at Eeho offices
Anyone wishing to pay account owing to F W Hughes can do so at the Eeho offices. Books will be found there and proper credit and receipt will be given by RAP Strauch F W Hughes.
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F. W. Hughes
Eeho
Rap, Strauch
F. W. Hughas
City Hall Hosts Coach Greetings for Teams
City hall hosts a Friday gathering with hot sandwiches doughnuts and coffee to honor coaches Mr. Green and Miss Bemis as part of team congratulatory events. The event notes pregame praise and a casual reception for local basketball squads and supporters.
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Otr Wey
Mr. Green
Miss Bemis
Local School Notes Mention Grades and Activities
Seventh grade memorizes The Chambered Nautilus while eighth prepares Memorize Resservestovial. First Division literary program set for Friday at 2 16 to avoid gym period. Third grade works on phonics reading, fourth on fractions. Several tardies in fifth grade. good work praised overall. Basketbal game with Fayette Friday. Many students back to school. corn festival reports forthcoming. band progress noted. Speech and pep rally occurrences referenced with upcoming Friday meeting.
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Knudteon
Otto’ Olewen
Leo Rothslisberger
Aoon
Avends
Ates
Fayette
Gordon Mosby
Elgin Ladies Cemetery Elect Officers Named
Matton and Mrs Arnold Bauman met on Wednesday to elect officers for the Elgin Ladies Cemetery. Officers elected include President Mrs Jennie Mushy, Vice President Meg Ide Thomas, Secretary Mrs Tille Hinson, Treasurer Myrtle Mechinithler, with a board of directors and several committee roles listed for the Cook Book and Finance committees.
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Elgin Ladies
Matton
Arnold Bauman
Mra
Jennie Mushy
Meg
Ide Thoma
Tille Hinson
Trens
Myrtle Mechinithler
Jennie Mose
Tlaiee Koller
Anna DeSart
Clara Sehort
Lydia Hunsbeiser
Ates
Clara Scher
Emmer Patterson
M 5
Tryphie Hundon
Maio Muhlthiter
Unclear Vandalism Report Near Mayor Residence
A late evening report in St Anwyil described a K K K tree being set up near the mayor's residence. Residents suspected practical jokers, tired during theChristmas holidays, staged the display to stir local interest.
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St. Anwyil
Segards
Griain
St. Ansgar Bolerprns
Collision on Rock Ytand Saturday Evening
A rail collision near Rock Ytand between a northbound passenger train from Postville to De of thia and a freight train cab, derailing a horse and injuring crew. Freight brakeman Art Cain suffered a broken injury. A.B. Mesie was thrown and hospitalized but returned home Monday.
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Pasenger
Postville
Deof
Thia
A.B. Mesie
Baspiti
Wall Ables
Cedar Rapids
Art Cain
Freger
Poatville Herald
Sumuil Kimpon Faces Leg Amputation After Illness
Sumuil Kimpon, enduring ten years of pain from a deformed right leg caused by rhanoatiam, refuses surgery for leg removal. Aged 70, he was taken to West Union hospital on Tuesday with plans to operate on Saturday, while his family remains hopeful.
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Rhanoatiam
Denidpl
Aken
West Union Hospital
Kitupsah
Rua
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Matthys
Jake'Plister
Mosby
Tillie
Lohman Bridiget Oflannigan
Carrie Allen
Effle Holsworth
Dillie ‘Thome Littieola
Mother Goose
Nellie Lehman
Auldin Pinney
Claude Fothergill
Antoine Broery
Pinnigt
Helen Beyona
Digin
Brnacina Holhort
Treas
Ohler
Berg
Rhoutega
Wilson
Anderson
Letlipa
Pareonege
Towa’s Corn
Lutefisk
Falb
Walter Falb
Broehr
Roscheister
Monesota
Gelwain
Moysiot
Rudy
Crendyll
Gus Stoehr
Anchiets
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Bec
Hutter
Scientiata
Birmingham
Als
Milwamkes BR
Tromman Visite
Hiery Gross Burned
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