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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
5
Township Clerk Hana Winkler and Dr. Carr of Clermont distributed restriction cards in the Gunder vicinity. The doctor confirms genuine influenza forming in many homes with cases among those immune last year. He urges caution and medical consultation for cold like symptoms as flu epidemics spread across communities.
Progressive merchant C. S. Halstenson has bought the Christ lot adjoining his current store to erect a three story building and create a double store on a prime business street. Dr. C. G. O. Fothergill seeks eye treatment and will consult Dr. Fred K. Baily in Cedar Rapids for specialist care.
Lincolnton North Carolina reports Evangelistic meetings at the Presbyterian church starting with three services on Sunday despite rain. Prof Brooks led a strong song service and big chorus, drawing praise from The Lincoln Times for his experience and audience appeal. Henry Martin visited West Union Wednesday.
The High School announces semester exams this week and a hot lunch menu from Monday to Friday. Basketball teams travel to Calwelh for return games on Friday January 30. A Randalla 10 to 18 win was reported last Friday as local supporters accompanied the team. A Literary Lights program is set for Friday in the Grammar room with multiple acts and readings by students. A Declamatory contest lineup includes Oratorical and Dramatic entries with participants listed. The local Declamatory contest is scheduled for Wigmoners house March 4 and 5. Eastern Star and Masons are asked to attend a service February 3 at the M B Church, with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invited February 4.
John T. Riley declares his bid for re election as Clerk of the District Court. He thanks supporters for past favors and promises to serve without prejudice or partiality in the coming campaign.
Berg and Kohler acquire May Dowdle Building and adjoining restaurant building from Flias Benson on Monday. Benson also sells a nearby farm near Clermont. Echo congratulates Berg & Kohler on growth and notes their established standing in clothing retail. Also mourns J. Boleyn, deceased member of Elgin Lodge, with mourning and charter draping. Clermont Enterprise reports on A. S. U. Quartet entertainment at Clermont Opera House and praises troupe as strong performers from UTU.
Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during illness death and burial of Mrs. Swen Groth. They note flowers and kind words. store hours announced for two weeks starting February 2 at Cappers Quality Store closing at 7 pm Saturdays excepted with a dance Saturday night.
Prayer meetings at Mra Halstensons and Mrs Klingman. Ladies Aid with Mrs Mosby. Reds beat Blues 4695 to 5030. Sunday school attendance 167 last week, doubled during the contest. aim 160 weekly. Brotherhood class to be organized. Special meetings begin next Sunday morning with music practice at 7 30 Saturday. target 60 for rehearsal. Sunday services: 10 00 am theme Love and Joy of Believing. 7 30 pm theme The Doctrine of Sin. Prof Brooks in charge of music. Sunday school 12 00 after morning service. Rebekah Lodge installed officers for coming year. changes in term length noted. Officers installed: Emmer Patterson P N G Mae Ropp Secretary Gertrude Bowen Treasurer Louise Dean Noble Grand Waldah Sehricker Vice Grand Lydia Pinney R N G Beth Brackin L S N G Mrs H Brackin R 9 V V G Emma Lewis L S V G Tryphe Knudison Warden Allee Winkler Conductor Florence Johnson Inside G Jonnie Anderson Outside G Lizzie Lyons Chaplain. Banquet followed. gala occasion with good time.
Postmaster Capper received a plea card sent to Mrs. H. Kinney. The sender is traced to her son Glen, mailed at West Union on July 6, 1908. The card’s journey remains a mystery in an odd mail-service tale. The Eastern Stars plan a meeting at the M. F church on Wednesday evening February 4 with a special invitation.
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