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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
5
Mrs. Fred Gehring narrowly escaped fatal injuries when a basket and wrap on a back stair caused her to slip and fall headlong. Investigators note unclear causes, but a wrap may have slipped as she descended. Her shoes were tight and she remained conscious during the descent until reaching the bottom.
A speaker recalls a modest neighbor laid to rest in Glenwood. He notes the man never held office or wealth yet exemplified reliability, gentleness, sobriety, and integrity. The contrast with grand labels prompts reflection on true worth beyond titles.
A new cigarette law sets penalties for selling to minors under 21 with fines from 26 to 500 dollars, potential jail time, and a second offense regime. It imposes bonds, city taxes of 60 dollars, and stamps on packs with detailed tax rates for cigarettes and papers. Local firms R W Muehlenthaler, Stoehr & Co., and Christ Bros. will handle sales.
George Pierce Jr of near Alpha was lured from his farm by letters demanding he stay away from his parents. A blanket over his head, restraints, and a car abducted him. He was deposited at a railroad crossing and returned home after a трев. Sheriff Wright and County Attorney Cooney seek clues as others in the Pierce family have received similar letters. no further trouble yet reports Fayette County Union.
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 the Sunner ball club visits the locals for an in game. The teams are evenly matched and a good contest is promised. Be on hand to see this game as both sides will strive to win and support the old home team. Local clash promises pre war prices on goods at the clothing store.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a change in the “Boor Righara Iv’a, Almannok” and an associated dispute related to local rights enacted during a historical period. The readable portion is unclear about dates, places, or actors.
Thursday of last week at the bride's mother's home in Won Union, Lo Bailey wed Charley Habeger. The couple, well known in town, will reside in Elgin after renting the Richard Brackin house on Center Street. Habeger served in the world war and is currently employed on county road construction.
Friends and neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs Ole Benson with a Silver Wedding celebration at their home. Prof Eckrum of Decorah delivered a sermon and presented a silver token, followed by a hearty feast and warm good wishes for many future anniversaries.
The Bar Association of the Thirteenth Judicial District held its first annual meeting and banquet in Decorah. Attendees from Fayette and surrounding counties heard remarks from Judge C. N. Houck and other leaders, with H. P. Hancock and D. D. Murphy named delegates to the National Bar Association meeting in Cincinnati.
The couple, announced by Mr. Stoehr to relatives, were united in marriage on Saturday July 2 in Dubuque. They will reside in Cedar Rapids. The bride, Michigan-born, previously worked as a millinery designer in Jackson Mississippi. Harald Stoehr, a Bigood county native, rose from local schools to a traveling salesman, served in France, handled a government warehouse post at Coblenz, and returned to work for Western Grocery Co. The Echo notes census data on Iowa timber and prairie lands, plus local social updates including visits by Emmet Nichols and family, Eleanor Schneider’s recovery, and other town news.
The piece urges support for home merchants as mail order houses cut sales by 50 percent and pull money from the town. It argues prices often exceed catalog quotes, taxes are paid only where HQs reside, and that local merchants offer fair prices while investing in schools, libraries, and roads. Buy at home to sustain prosperity.
Sunday English services at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Afternoon service near Sumner. 8 p.m. Baptist Young People's Society with an Introduction and Sternscoptic views on the hymn Abide With Me. Main feature a lecture by the path-Chas. Binney, described as America.s greatest orange-hat. Everyone invited to a fall house event.
Postmaster examination announced inviting men and women aged 21 to 65 to apply. Free particulars instructions and specimen questions available by writing R HE. Terry at 240 Continental Building Washington DC.
Job ad offering guaranteed trees fruits and plants with high weekly commissions. No experience needed, free supplies, and business mail order in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. Promotes brands of flour and bakery products carried by Weibel Mill Company with bulk bag options.
Rufus the desert rescue dog, famed for guiding pioneer Lou Westcott Beck through arid lands, lies feeble in a Pasadena dog sanitarium. Beck died in 1917. the project received government support afterward. Rufus is cared for by a veterinarian friend of Beck, with memories of lifesaving journeys and many admirers.
M F Church announces Sunday services next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11. Ipworth League at 7 15 and evening preaching at 8. A church business meeting of the official board is set for Monday evening with requests for suggestions and plans. The second year resident pastor plan advances as a class begins. A Woodmen Photo at Arlington is planned for August 10.
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