Memorial Day Observance At Elgin Opera House
A large crowd gathered at the Elgin opera house for Memorial Day programs honoring soldiers. Rev Lobr delivered a concise message on citizenship and preparation of youth. The day featured a decorated cemetery, a rain shower, and the Elgin Concert Band performing under shelter. Veterans rode to the cemetery by car while schoolchildren, led by the band, placed flowers on graves. A message on patriotism and national unity followed, urging preservation of the nation. Also noted are upcoming events: a West Union Teachers Patrona and School Officers meeting June 12-13, and rural school graduation on June 13, replacing the Fayette County Institute. Brite Snorp Coxnr and Gottleib Freiburghaus family visited, former township residents enjoying the trip. Eastern Stars held a brief business meeting delayed by the opera house program.
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Elgin
Opera House
Lobr
Automnobiles
West Union
Fayette County
General Assembly
Long Institute
Brite Snorp Coxnr
Commencement Week at Elgin High School Class of 1914
Commencement week opened with the bac calaureate sermon at the German Baptist church by Rev. Graham on the theme It is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive. The hall was filled as he urged graduates to seek knowledge and help the needy. A duet by Mesdames Halverson and Kohler followed, then the class of nine completed four years with three graduates Florence Berg Hulda Schricker and Louis Becker receiving diplomas. The program featured orations, choruses, and music, with best wishes for success as they enter adult life. The High School Chorus and orchestra performed, and the Highth Grade graduating exercises will be held at the opera house Friday evening.
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Graham
German Baptist Church
Mesdames
Mesdames £. J. Halverson
Melbert Kohler
Florence Mildred Berg
Hulda Marie Schricker
Louis Frederick Becker
Elgin High School
Hfe
Pasture Land Bargain Near Elgin With Water Resources
A description advertises good grass land with abundant running water one mile from Elgin. Mentioned are Lesus soon Exon Lane Agency Warren Bros Hours. Mrs Julia Barger and daughter Emma visited from Waverly yesterday noon and plan to return on Saturday.
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Elgin
Lesus Soon
Exon Lane
Warren Bros. & Hours
Julia Barger
Emma
Waverly
Schweitzer Fothergill Wedding in Hope at St Agatha’s
Miss Matilda Kathry n Schweitzer and Claude Eston Fothergill were married at St. Agatha’s church in Hope on Tuesday May 19. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Father Harte with ushers Jacob Fulmer and Bernice McDonald. The bride wore a white crepe de meteor gown with lace and a long veil, and carried white roses. The bridal party and guests shared a noon dinner and afternoon luncheon. The couple will reside in Monticello Iowa after June 15, taking up residence with plans for future life together.
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Matilda Kathryn Schweitzer
Claude Eston Fothergill
St. Agatha'’s Church
Father Harte
D. J. Gumb
Loengren
Jacob Fulmer
Bernice McDonald
Anna Schweitzer
Laura May Gumb
Chas. Schweitzer
Mrs. Fothergill
St. Paul
Minnesota
Monticello
Iowa
E. W. Hangon Lumber Co
Hope Pioneer
Elgin Chautauqua plans set for July Fourth program
Arrangements for Elgin Chautauqua are being perfected with committees formed to coordinate features for July Fourth. A morning speaker a picnic dinner and band concert are planned with an afternoon program, a ball game, and an evening Chautauqua program possible. Plans may change and a full announcement will follow. The event runs June 30 to July 5 and invites all to attend. Halver Gilbertson bought a large up-to-date threshing outfit, promising better work next fall. Miss Hulda Schricker has not been tardy in twelve years of school.
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Elgin
Halver Gilbertson
Hulda Schricker
Miss Schricker
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Elgin Savings Bank
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Gus. Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Boys In
Gottleib
Freiburghaus
Eastern Stars
Immigration
Huvva
Maria Sorgroren
Labor Organization
Louis Frederick Brewer
Florence MinoRep Bera Plomas
Hadgel
Citizens' State Bank
Citizens’ State Bank
Elias Benson
Pres. C
F. Becker
Lowa
Glover
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