Two Deaths Near Elgin in Hot Weather Claims Selmar Mark
Selmar Mark aged 24 years and 8 months died Friday afternoon at the Tom Harbranson home near the U B church east of Gunder. He was overcome by heat while making hay on Harbranson's farm and left a mother Mrs Tom Holm five brothers two sisters and many cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Marion Lutheran church with Rev J Strandford presiding. Burial followed in Marion cemetery.
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Selmar Mark
Tom Harbranson
U. B
Gunder
Harbranson
Tom Holm
Mark
Marion Lutheran Church
J. Strandford
Marion
Aged farmer dies from heat prostration in Highland Township
Balver Severson, 72, a Highland Township farmer near the creamery, collapsed in the field while plowing corn on Monday. His death, due to heat prostration, was not discovered until around noon when a search was begun after he failed to return for dinner. He was a cousin of Thos Knudtson, B T Knudtson, and Ole Torkelson of Elgin.
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Balver Severson
Highland Township
Mr. Severson
Thos. and
B. T. Knudtson
Ole Torkelson
Elgin
Advertising drives state fair appeal in newspapers
A letter from A. R. Corey, secretary of the Town State Fair, emphasizes continued newspaper advertising despite curtailing other expenses. He argues newspapers remain the strongest medium to reach the public and attract crowds to the upcoming fair.
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A. R. Corey
Town
Resolutions of Respect for John D. Shaffer
The Elgin State Bank directors and officers mourn the death of vice president John D. Shaffer. They extend sympathy to his family, resolve to record the tribute, publish in the Elgin Echo, and send a copy to the widow. Dated Elgin Iowa July 1 1931.
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John D. Shaffer
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Echo
Elgin
Iowa
Iowa Rain Brings Relief After Heat Wave
Heavy heat devastated Iowa and the corn belt with temperatures above one hundred for nine days. About a hundred people and hundreds of horses died from the heat. Local rain yesterday afternoon and early evening offered relief to the parched region and to crops including corn and small grain.
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Iowa
Thousands of Dead Fish Cloud Elgin Streams
Thousands of dead fish line the muddy banks of Turkey river and Otter creek as polluted water and heat threaten local bathing and fishing. Residents report five weeks of murky water with no notable rain, while Luchsinger creek remains the nearest clean alternative for swimmers near Elgin.
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Turkey River
Otter Creek
Elgin
Waucoma Beats Elgin 8 to 1 in Seven Inning Game
Waucoma led 7 to 0 through seven innings and defeated Elgin 8 to 1 on Sunday. Elgin had six hits to Waucoma's seven. errors were even. Gehring and Belding pitched for their teams. Umpire C. C. Christ. Poor score reporting due to Echo office delay. Next Sunday's matchups include Aurora at Elgin and Hawkeye at Waucoma.
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Elgin
Waucoma
Cardinals
Gehring
Belding
C. C. Christ
Echo
Spencer Fire In Iowa Destroys 23 Buildings
A ten cent sparkler started a 2.5 million fire in Spencer Iowa on Saturday destroying 23 buildings and severely damaging 18 more. About 100 firms were affected as most losses are insured. The blaze will require hundreds of laborers for rebuilding in this northwest Iowa town of nearly 5 000 people noted for its strong business community.
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Spencer
Iowa
Former Elgin Resident Buried Sunday at Edgewood
Mrs. Fred Branch of Long Beach California was buried at Edgewood Sunday. The Branch family once ran Elgin’s telephone office before 1901 and later moved first to Des Moines then Storm Lake and California.
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Fred Branch
Long Beach
California
Edgewood
Elgin
Branch
Tive
Des Moines
Storm Lake
Dr Mock to Leave Elgin for Indian Reservation Post
Dr Frank Mock has accepted a U S Department of Interior appointment as physician for the Owyhee Indian reservation spanning Nevada and Idaho. He will oversee health needs and maintain private practice among government workers, with a government salary and furnished necessities. He and his family came to Elgin in 1926 and plan to depart after selling goods Friday.
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Frank Mock
U. S. Department of Interior
Owyhee
Nevada
Idaho
Mock
Elgin
First Aid for Heat Prostration at Work Site
A dozen to fifteen road workers near Waukon were overcome by heat. A physician treated them with wet blankets and shade, with no deaths reported. Remember this first aid if a physician is unavailable and call one at once.
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Waukon
Stolen Red Lantern Near Ein Sehori Residence
Town clerk C. J. Harrington reports a red lantern was stolen Friday night from water mains work in front of the Ein Sehori residence. He warns that if a driver or pedestrian caused an accident the town could face heavy damages and states the act will be reported to authorities. He notes a heavy penalty for removing danger signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Harrington
Ein Sehori
Harrington
Farm Home North of Gundor Destroyed In Blaze
A gas lighting plant exploded at the Johanningmeier farm three miles south of Luana on Monday evening. The fire destroyed the house within an hour, with the owner planning to discontinue use of the plant in about two weeks due to a planned high line nearby.
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Johanningmeier
Luana Monay
Elgin Merchants Plan July Fourth Store Hours
Majority of Elgin merchants decide to keep stores open Friday evening and Saturday forenoon July 4th. They will close promptly at 12 o clock on the Fourth, aiming to provide convenient shopping hours for the public.
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Elgin
4-H Club Candy Sale At Elgin Park During Band Concert
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club girls plan a two candy sale at the Elgin park during the band concert Thursday evening to raise funds for the club. Martha Hitchcock, Beaman, guest of Rev J J Snyder, is the music instructor in the Clarinda schools.
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Girls
Pleasant Valley
Elgin Park
G. A. Hitchcock
Martha
Beaman
J. J. Snyder
Martha Hitchcock
Clarinds Scchools
Elgin Mourns Five Time Valued Citizens Loss
In Elgin the death of John D. Shaffer is marked as the loss of a most valuable citizen. An untiring worker in community betterment, he supported schools and churches and advised many business leaders while serving in banking since 1916. His long life was exemplary and his passing will be deeply mourned by friends and relatives.
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John D. Shaffer
Elgin
Shaffer
Elgin Band Fourth of July Picnic Planned at Frieden Pasture
The Elgin band will sponsor a community Fourth of July picnic at Jon Frieden pasture at Kern Hill. Frieden offered his grounds for the event. Amusements depend on weather. one refreshment stand will be run as a band benefit. Families should bring their own lunches.
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Jon Frieden
Kern Hill
Frieden
Last Fellowship Meeting Ends Seasonal Series in Elkader
A delegation from Elgin Clermont and nearby lodges attended the Northeast Iowa Fellowship Association meeting in Elkader last Tuesday evening. Third degree work was conferred for a Elkader lodge candidate with Hans Winkler as Junior Deacon and J. P. Paulson as Senior Steward. Attendance was light, ending the series until after the summer vacation.
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Samuel Mosby
John Falb
Gordon Mosby
O. Christ
P. Strauch
F. L. Sires
George Falb
Hans Winkler
W. F. Kohler
H. W. Falb
Elgin
J. P Paulson
Clermont
N. E. Iowa Fellowship Agsn
Elkader
Elkader Lodge
J. P. Paulson
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
The Shaffer family thanks the community for kindness during bereavement. Special thanks to those who sent flowers, the singers at Elgin and Illyria, Rev. Snyder and Rev. Laver, and the dram corps for their support to Mrs. Arvilla Shaffer and family.
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Elgin
Illyria
Snyder
Laver
Dram Corps
Arvilla Shaffer
Household Goods Auction in Elgin Friday at 1 PM
Dr. Frank Mock and Mrs Anna Cox of West Union spent Monday in the Sheldon Boyle home. Dr and Mrs Frank Mock and family were business visitors in Cedar Rapids Mendey. The closing out sale of household goods at Elgin Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock will sell everything as the undersigned is leaving Elgin soon. See the advertisement in this issue.
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Elgin
Frank Mock
Anna. Cox
West Union
Sheldon Boyle
Fam- Ly
Cedar Rapids Mendey
Tragedy and marriages mark quiet July week in Elgin area
The body of Ole S Johnson was found in a seven foot Mink Creek hole after a search by hundreds who began at noon. He drowned accidentally while cooling off from heat after leaving to check his cornfield. A coroner’s inquest confirmed accidental death. Johnson, 60, survived by his widow and eleven children. A list of recent marriage licenses follows, naming couples from Elgin Oelwein Kimball and nearby towns.
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Ole S. Johnson
Mink Creek
John Hanson
Wilder Mattocks
Muenlethaler Undertaking
Higin
My. Johnson
John Johnson
Elgin
Clarence Randall
Wadena
Harry
Marie
Harley
Oscar
Jennie
Mabel
Harold
Blanche
Robert
Kenneth
Funeral services held at United Brethren Church Wa dena
Funeral services were held from the United Brethren church at Wa dena yesterday afternoon with Rev. Gunston of Clermont in charge. Mr. Johnson's son-in-law Rev. Clarence Randall is pastor of the United Brethren church at Wa dena.
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United Brethren Church
Wadena
Gunston
Clermont
Johnson
Clarence Randall
Max Lehman Heads Shorthorn Breeders
About 75 enthusiastic milking Shorthorn breeders attended the second annual northeast Iowa picnic at the fair grounds in West Union on Thursday, June 25. Max Lehman of Elgin was elected president succeeding RH. O. Wagner of Elgin, Clarence Greir of Castalia as vice president, and B. J. Baumgartner of Elgin as secretary treasurer. Roy Cook of Independence, secretary of the Milking Shorthorn Society of America, was the principal speaker. After the program the group toured the E. O. Wagner farm for a herd inspection and heifer class judging. Counties represented included Allamakee, Winneshiek, Howard, Chickasaw, Blackhawk, Tama, Buchanan, Delaware, Clayton and Fayette.
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Northeast Iowa
Fair Grounds
West Union
Max Lehman
Elgin
RH. O. Wagner
Clarence Greir
Castalia
B. J. Baumgartner
Roy Cook
Independence
E. O. Wagner
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Howard
Chickasaw
Blackhawk
Tama
Buchanan
Delaware
Clayton
Fayette
Haying and corn cultivating finished in town
Joe V. Schneider visited yesterday afternoon to report that haying was finished and corn laid by. He noted the region may have a light hay crop and most corn fields will need plowing. Schneider joked he has little to do now but fish, an activity hard to pursue due to scarce fishing.
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Joe V. Schneider
Mr. Schneider
Peter Bilden Suffers Stroke in Hot Weather
Peter Bilden of east of Elgin suffered a stroke in the latter part of the week and has been in a serious condition since. Reports from town vary on his improvement, with some saying he is better and others saying no change. Authorities attribute the extreme heat as a contributing factor to his illness.
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Peter Bilden
East of Elgin
Mr. Bilden
Young Man Heldom $10,000 Bond
Fred Nelson alias J Fred Jule of Towe Palls faces charges of lascivious acts with children. Nelson, employed by Lytle Construction near Eldora, appeared before Justice J E Fitch, bound over to the September grand jury with a $10,000 bond, and remains jailed awaiting grand jury action.
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Fred Nelson
J. Fred Jule
Towe Palls
Spose Ji Ripships
Robertson
Acta
Nelson
Lytle Construction Company
Eldora
Young Nelson
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Fitch
Court Held In Waukon By Judge Taylor
Judge H E Taylor of Waukon presided at a short term of court last Wednesday with only routine matters on the docket He is scheduled to return for another session on July 6 at the local courthouse.
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H. E. Taylor
Waukon
All Day Session Of 4H Club Girls
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H club held an all day meeting at Ernestine Holzer's home on June 24 with eight girls and guest Geraldine Schori. The program covered health habits, harmony, art topics, a trip report, framing pictures, port folios, and a candy sale planned for Thursday at the band concert. Participants selected a demonstration team and arranged future events for homecoming and achievement day.
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4-H Club
Ernestine Holzer
Geraldine Schori
Miss Benson
Marian Lehman
Holland
Aurora
Lillian Jacobs
Ames
Winifred McMillan
Farm Bureau
Alvina Frieden
Wit
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Hawkeye
Arlington
Alpha
St. Lucas
Elgin Poetic
Wnenee
Alphe
Payal
DR. Mock
Ole Johnson
District Court
Harold B. Greenley
Bessie Maydelberg
Lima
Clarence Frank Nelson
Kimball
S. D
Gertrude Tomey
F. A. Daudel
Katherine W. Meyer
D. Freedrick H. Egan
Oelwein
Georgine Galvin
Kyle Kenniston
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