Many Arrests Made in County The Past Week
Sheriff Robertson reports a busy week with numerous arrests. Notable cases include Mrs Crider of Eldorado arraigned for petty larceny over a stolen cream crime, fined $50. Oliver Schultz of Postville and R Stahr near West Union faced Independence Day alcohol violations with $100 fines. A large raid at West Union netted about forty-one arrestees and confiscated homebrew and gambling devices. Anne Stab rr of West Union jailed on prostitution charges bound over to the September grand jury. Road work on Brabham hill near Elgin by Ward Brabham aims to greatly improve dangerous curves and widen the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Crider
Eldorado
Neghbor
Postville
R. Stahr
Near West Union
West Union
Schultz
Jua‘tea Berkey
Oelwein
Darky
Independence
Anne Stabrr
Weat Union
Tuatice
Fayette County
Ward Brabham
Brabham
Elgin
Becker Great Success As Waterloo Pitcher
Gregg Becker of Calmar a former Winneshiek County Giant star, pitched for Waterloo and won 11 of 14 games through Sunday, the strongest winning percentage in the Mississippi Valley League for games beyond seven. R. P. Strauch was quarantined Tuesday due to a light diphtheria attack, isolated at home after symptoms appeared last Friday and cultures sent to Iowa City. Mrs. Jane Harrington of West Union attended the funeral of her brother Ben Stahl in Benson, as Highland Lutheran held services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Strauch
Iowa City
Jane Harrington
West Union
St.Elgin
Ben Stahl
Benson
Highland Lutheran
Schmid Lyford Wedding in Keokuk Home Ceremony
Miss Winifred J Schmid daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Schmid married John H Lyford son of Mr and Mrs F R Lyford of New Hampton on a Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s home. The bridal party entered to Lohengrin’s Wedding March as lavender and yellow sweet peas adorned the bouquet. The groom’s brother Fred Lyford of New York attended. Mrs Lyford a Keystone teacher and Elgin High School graduate, and groom a Northwood High School and Upper Town University graduate, have both taught in New Hampton and Keystone. A three course dinner followed for about twenty seven guests before the couple left for Chicago for their wedding trip. The Echo sends best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred J. Schmid
J.C. Schmid
John H. Lyford
F. R. Lyford
New Hampton
Lohengren
Lola Lehman
Ridal
Northwood High School
Upper Town University
New Hampton High School
Big Trucks on Iowa's Pavement Debate
The Decorah Journal argues pavement may be the only road solution though heavy freight trucks strain it. If roads last 26 or 80 years, costs may be economical. if they fail like gravel, finances suffer. It questions public rights of way for haulers and calls for action to prevent costly upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Decorah Journal
Cheapest Ads Biggest Results in Newspapers
Investigations show that want advertisements reach a larger share of readers than any other section of the paper. They are read more than news, editorials, or features, and even more than other advertisements.
CA TALCOTT DIED AT 81 AT DAUGHTER’S HOME
G A Talcott of West Union aged 81 died at his daughter Mrs C Pinch house. Survived by two other children Mrs A G Herrling of Wadena and Fred Talcott of Dubuque. Preceded in death by two children and Mrs Talcott. Also two brothers Frank of Long Beach California Ed of Randalia and sister Mrs Ella Bernstein of Wadena. Funeral held last Friday and burial at Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Talcott
West Union
C. Pinch
A. G. Herrling
Wadena
Fred Talcott
Dubuque
Talcott
Prank
Long Beach
Calif
Randalia
Ella Berstein
Divorce Petition in Fayette County Iowa
Eva Bulson files for divorce from Alfred C Bulson on grounds of desertion for over two years. Respond by September 2, 1929, or default judgment may be entered. Includes notices of visiting individuals and Hawkeys game at Elgin next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Fayette County
Alfred C. Bulson
District Court of
Iowa
Eva Bulson
West Union
Rev. T. W. Tysdal Leaves St. Olaf Church Farewell
A large crowd attended the farewell sermon for Rev. T. W. Tysdal at the Norway church. After services the congregation gathered at the parsonage for a reception with baskets, dinner, and ice cream. A program with songs and talks followed, and a purse was given to theTysdals as thanks. The family will move to Minneapolis for further studies and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Tysdal
Norway Church
Norway
St. Olaf
Sni Magill
Harold Opland
Gunder
C. L. Embert
Wagner Township
Tysdal
Congressmen Haugen Beall to Tour Northeastern Iowa
Congressman G N Haugen and Walter H Beall met the Iowa state board of conservation at Clear Lake and outlined a motor and boat tour planned for early August over parts of the proposed Upper Mississippi National Park area. Officials from the National Park Service led by Albright of Washington D C joined Iowa conservation board members in the tentative arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.N. Haugen
Walter H. Beall
Iowa State Board of Conservation
Clear Lake
Upper Mississippi National Park Area
Satesseya M. Albright
Washington, D. C
National Park Service
Iowa Conservation Board
Civil War Veteran C L Chapman Celebrates 91st Birthday
C L Chapman, the last Civil War veteran in Elgin, marked his ninety first birthday on Wednesday July 10. He has enjoyed fairly good health all his life and received congratulations from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Chapman
Elgin
Mr. Chapman
Rev J L McComson Jr Leaves Nashua Church Post
The Rev J L McComson Jr a noted young minister will resign from the Little Brown Church in the Vale and the First Congregational church of Nashua to take the pastorate of Memorial Congregational church in Haverhill Massachusetts. He will begin Sept 1 and continues university studies at Harvard alongside parish duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McComson, Jr
Little Brown
the Vale
First Congregational Church
Nashua
Haverhill
Masa
McComson
Memorial Congregational Church
Harvard University
Destructive Storm Hits Arlington Area
A strong wind and hail storm last Thursday evening damaged corn and oats fields west and south of Arlington, with some crops headed and ruined. Huge trees toppled along highways, crippling telephone and electric services. The Herb Paul farm suffered house and barn damage and several trees. a large tree near the John Ehler home demolished part of the cornice. Wind mills and small buildings were wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Pete
Herb Paul
John Ehler
Arlington News
Ben Stahl Dies After Long Illness in Elgin
Elgin’s longtime resident Ben Stahl died Tuesday at 10 am after a lengthy illness at the county farm. Burial followed in Elgin cemetery with Rev. Ph. Laner presiding. Also noted are league game results and upcoming matches: Clermont Benson Calmar 6 Hawkeye 1, and Hawkeye at Elgin, Calmar at Arlington, Elkader at West Union, Clermont at Fort Atkinson next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ben Stahl
Ph. Laner
Hawkeye
Calmar
Arlington
Elkader
West Union
Clermont
Fort Atkinson
Pet
West Union Elkaderea
Fort Atkinson Clermont
Canning Factory Begins Season Prep This Week
Elgin canning factory workers have been preparing for the season with bean picking already under way. Officials expect a large run this year as the bean crop appears strong and canning should start by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Mil Risk and Wayland Allen Secret Marriage Revealed
After a year’s lapse it is disclosed that Miss Mil dred Risk of Aurora and Wayland Allen of Arlington were wed in Omaha in June 1928. Both are well known in Fayette where they studied. They are currently on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Risk
Aurora
Wayland Allen
D. B. Allen
Arlington
Omaha
Fayette
Pacific Coast
Legal notice publication guidance for The Elgin Echo
A reader advisory explains that legal notices must be published in The Elgin Echo and that law fixes the publication charges regardless of location. The note aims to boost the Echo’s value to readers. Also mentions the Opperud family of Downsville Wisconsin and Adelia Hanson of Nag nus visiting the Olson home over the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Tts
P. Opperud
Downsville, Wis
Adelia Hanson
Naghus
Theo, L. Olson
Bailey Bros Buy Bakery in Volga City
The Volga City bakery changes hands with Brenner selling to Arlington brothers William and Clifton Homer Bailey. William runs the shop while his brothers plan to move in. one will manage deliveries and the parents take over the nearby hotel. The move brings new residents and shifts in local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenner
Volga City
Clifton
Homer
William Bailey
Arlington
Volga City News
J C Morris Died After Illness Near Castalia
J C Morris of Long Beach California died yesterday morning at the George Pekmar home near Castalia after illness. He and Mrs Morris had traveled to Castalia a week earlier when his sickness returned. Burial will be at Fort Atkinson today. Also notice Elgin home chautauqua event spanning July 17 18 and 29 with three big nights and a reminder to read the ads and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Morris
Long Beach
Calif
Elgin
George Pekmar
Castalia
Mrs. Morris
Mr. Morris
Fort Atkinson
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Brabham Hill
Schmid
Lyford
Rick Conenr
Jandora
John Howard
Forest City
Clark Anderson
Jack Hogan
Chicago
Rev
Chautauqua
M. KE. Church
Brass
Negro Grou
MR. Bobbs
Cardinals
Little Brown Church
A. Clermont
Elgin Cardinals
Smith
Rembolt
Harvey
Kreig
Farber
Risk—Allen
Bailey Bros. Buy Bakery
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