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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
7
A reader outlines a schedule approach for patients traveling by morning train. If patients come high in the morning, a phone call or card helps save time for a return at noon. Those wishing to visit in the afternoon can return on the evening train.
Adeloph Burroden entertained guests Monday evening. Albert Meyer and family visited the Adolph Baumgartner home. Miss Louisa Dennler spent Sunday with Ellen Hanson. Lydia Dennler with Marguerite Dennler. Patsy Minihan stayed with family at Volga. L Christen and Jack Christen and families enjoy a new Victrola. Emma Martie helps Celia Meyer this week. Paul Bassard of West Bend arrived for an extended visit at Christen Bros. home. Tom Hanson and son Henry visited Ernest Meyer near West Union. Ada Leuchtenmacher, Bilkader student, visited home folks. Celia Meyer ill but improving. Jack Christen hosted a gathering Sunday. Sam Hofer, George Christen, Fred and Dennis Dennler, and Ellen Hanson visited Jacob Dennler home. L. Christen guests included Ernest Lerch family, Ben Hofer and children, Ed win, Fred and Henry Hanson. A cheap daily dinner at Digin Hotel offers 25 cents, 35 cents elsewhere. The 1819 tax lists are available.
A school page features Frieda Yennay reading a war poem about a mother bidding farewell to her son and his return home. The program for Friday includes solos, recitations, a tariff debate, conundrums, stories, current events, piano, and a play. Emphasis on attendance and school pride follows, noting upcoming basketball games Fayette and Oes in a double header.
Excitement promised at the opera house that night with a choir program given last Friday. Seventh and eighth graders were allowed to hear. Mrs. Schwartz attended as the sole visitor. A heavier test will be given Thursday and Friday. Movie night features The Littlest Rebel with 10 or 20 cents for viewing. Reene Yock and the Smith brothers resume work after two weeks away due to illness. August Scheel started in the seventh grade on Jan 15. The High School will present a show. After last Friday’s game, some youths danced briefly. Mrs M. Kinle visited the First and Second Primary rooms Tuesday afternoon. Lye Smith returns to school after a three week absence.
Numerous visits among residents in West Union Elgin and nearby areas are noted including Mrs. Wenger Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer and Miss Pulver. County Agent Combs announces a petition for a Fayette County soil survey funded by State and USDA with Farm Bureau support as war ties ease.
Enele Sammys Minstrels at Clermont Opera House on Tuesday January 28 feature Harry Baisden and Corporal John Arnold, noted young composers of Iowa songs. They join Uncle Sammy’s Minstrels for a limited ninety day tour with their own works. After the show a grind military ball with Camp Dodge Jazz Orchestra follows. Tickets 75 cents. spectators 25 cents for ladies.
Notice from Fayette County Iowa that on February 4 1919 a document claimed as the last will of John Reltz deceased will be presented to the District Court for probate admission. West Union Iowa dated January 13 1919 signed by John T Riley Clerk Deputy L L Fisk also a local hotel dine ad line undesired filler.
Obituary for Marjorie Marie Boleyn born December 28 1918 died January 20 1919. Funeral held at home Tuesday conducted by Rev Wedel. Baby laid to rest in Elgin cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Sam Boleyn Ava and family expresses gratitude for help during illness and death.
Seal of Minnesota flour sold by GC. S. Halstenson and others. Special brands including Clear Quill White Pearl Cinderella Crystal Patent Queen of the N. W. offered by various merchants. All branded sacks available at a 1¢ per sack discount in 4 sack lots. Also an Opera House event inviting patrons to see some good horses on Saturday.
A diplomatic reflection warns that victory over Germany does not ensure safety as propaganda persists to sow discord among judges and allies. It notes German attempts to exploit Britain United States rifts over naval policy and urges steadfast harmony among Allies to impose full penalties. It also mentions Elgin land transfers and local farm sales amid wartime context.
A fragment describes 86 head of pure bred Poland China gilts bred to Caldwell’s Big Bob Jr with emphasis on large heavy boned smooth gilts. The listing notes 20 large heavy type females marked for a catalog in Oelwein Iowa, with mention of R C Blake. The ad references February and details are incomplete.
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