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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
5
Henry Teachout confessed to stealing cash and a 928.8% gold watch and a string of friends’ items from Meiv and Mrs Breele. Sheriff Wright confronted him at the house where he worked, leading to his capture and confinement in the county jail in West Union awaiting further action.
A Fayette county horse shoe pitching contest in Arlington crowned Oran Nutting as top scorer with Terry of Oelwein second and Melvin Nutting third. Nutting earns a chance to represent the county at the state tournament in Des Moines during the state fair. Residents of Elgin claim Fayette's best horse shoe pitchers.
Sherrit C Wright and County Attorney Cooney took a trip to Putmam township last Sunday and closed a brewery run by Leon and Coonfare. About a large quantity of white mule whiskey was loaded into a car along with the still and operator, who are now in county jail. The Fayette County Union commends strict enforcement and urges an end to moonshine.
The Board of Supervisors during July session accepted plans for the basement and foundation of the new county courthouse to be erected in the city. The basement measures 90 by 115 feet with a competent superintendent to manage work by county prisoners. Construction will begin this summer, with the courthouse ready by October to arrange office space for public and county officials, and foundation work to start this year with work beginning early in 1923 in Union.
The first annual statement from C C McCoy shows 900000 dollars in revenue from cigar sales turned into the state treasurer as of July 1821. Excluding Sundays and holidays, about 2000 dollars per day has been collected under the new cigaret law. Cities and counties also received 250000 dollars in permit fees. Dealers permits sell for 100 dollars in first class cities, 75 in second class cities, and 50 for rural and community stores.
Fragmentary OCR shows a rural update noting cool Friday weather and scarce provisions. Mentions corn oats pastures gardens ravaged by raiders or pests and hints at need for blankets to sleep comfortably. crops described as improved but uncertain.
H A Bittenbender head of the poultry department at Iowa State College advises farmers to sell young cockerels now rather than hold them until fall. Two pound birds bring about the same on market now as a five pound rooster in fall, with savings in feed and handling. Prices peak in spring drop toward fall. Fayette American Legion Picnic set for July 18 with business meeting, picnic dinner, band, speeches, ball game, concert and dance. open to Legionnaires and families.
Ulison City faced a suit filed July 3 by 8 M Foot alleging 12000 damages for injuries after falling through a sidewalk opening. Foot claims city negligence in maintenance and safety. injuries include loss of a leg. City attorney listed as W H Antes. petition to be filed by September 18.
Elizabeth Wegmiller Kingman born November 16, 1878 in Pleasant Valley Fayette County Iowa. married Charlie M Kingman and had five children Hilda Ayre Geell Freddie. Survived by husband five children mother sister three brothers and extended relatives. Funeral held July 7 at Higha church with Rev F C Hillman.
J K Church notes no prayer meeting last week but announces this evening's prayer meeting on the topic America. A dedicatory service is planned next Sunday evening with a short address by the pastor. Epworth League aims to raise funds for delegates to an institute at Clear Lake. ice cream and popcorn sales will occur for the next two Saturdays. The Ladies' Art Society meets Thursdays. Mrs Al Schori hosts this afternoon. Many budget subscribers have not paid, with about $600 needed to close accounts. a fried chicken supper is planned soon. Pastor to preach on Radio Messages from Heaven next Sunday morning. Sunday school at 10:16 and morning service at 11:16. Committees appointed for Illia’s annual community day including Speaker, Program, Orchestra, Refreshments, Stunt, Arrangements, Advertising.
Next week's Hecho will be left in the hands of Charles Grover and Rev. F. O. Hillman with Bra. F. DeSart assisting. They request readers telephone or write any news items to help publish the Echo on time.
The Milwaukee depot in West Union burned after a Sunday lightning strike, with sparks setting the Rock Island depot ablaze at times but the latter building saved. Local frieghts hit hard as the town endures its third major fire this year. W. F. Hughes returns to town after two weeks, plans to travel to Chicago and meet his niece Jeanne Boyd in Fremont, Nebraska. she heads to Peterborough New Hampshire for twelve weeks at the McDowell Colony.
The Pleasant Valley Township schoolboard will sell the old school house in Sub-District No 8 on August 1 1922 at 2 oclock to the highest responsible bidder. Sealed bids due by July 21, bids may be opened openly, and bids public at sale. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M Luchsinger Secretary.
A spectator describes the recent screening at Princesa Theatre in West Union as a first class picture with a great display of entertainment. The note mentions hospitality items and local shops like High Millinery and Stoehrs' Drug Store, hinting at a lively local scene.
After a Sunday postponement due to flooding Maynari informed Blum the game would be played Thursday. Results listed Clermont 1 Arlington 1 West Union 6 Hawkeye 1 Wancoma Alpha 6 Westgate 4 in twelve innings. Elgin rises to third place ahead of Hawkeye. standings otherwise unchanged.
Mel Kohler will guide Life Might Learn team to Maynard for the postponed game from last Sunday. It marks the first make up in the Little Six or Little Eight League with Road crowd hoping for strong turnout.
Baptist Church announces a busy week with prayer meetings at 8:45 p m 3 p m aergica at Bumner 7 30 p m young people meeting 8 p m choir rehearsal and a Sunday evening July 23 anniversary program for the young peoples society Rev Lauer preached in Parkersburg last Sunday and Brother J F Miller preached at home at a lawn party July 10 to benefit a noble cause.
Elgin town council held a special session on June 2 1622 to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem due to Mayor Hugh es ness absence. Baumgartner was chosen and qualified as Mayor Pro-Tem. session adjourned. A July 3 1922 regular meeting reviewed minutes and approved bills including Gehring and Hunsberger street costs. Special police for July 4th were appointed and sworn in. meeting adjourned.
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