Indians Beat Elgin In Tight League Contest
In a hard fought game Elgin and St Olaf traded leads with Elgin taking an eighth inning run and Olaf’s defense fading. Olaf led 5-4 entering the top of the seventh but Elgin surged to a 6-5 result, with key hits by Hagelbart Lee and Embertson. Olaf pitching by Kipla and Embertson yielded multiple extra-base hits while fielding miscues aided Elgin. Next Sunday matchups include Elgin at Clermont and Hawkeye at St Olaf.
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Migin
Slose
Bigin Tod
Dlet
Olaf
Cefterhelder
Mites
Falb Ani Blain
Abje.a
Runa
Bigeball
Indians
Elgin
Luce
Christ
Kiple
Klingman
Gruver
Laurentzen
Tai Hiple
Seis
Walch
ST. Olaf 'S Abrhd
Benet
Lee
Kipla
Embertson
Baie
Mbertson
Hagelbart
Falk
St. Olaf
Clermont
Hawkeye
Arlington
Volga City
Westgate
Postvilla
Barn Fire Destroys Two Large Structures Near Cox Creek
An alarm from the Will Henry farm north of Cox Creek church reports two large barns burned Sunday evening around seven. The barns, close together, were completely destroyed. The occupancies were Will Thyne and another firm. insurance details and fire origin remain unknown. It is noted that twenty eight years ago two large barns burned on the same farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Henry
Cox Creek
Will Thyne
Wenderstand
Volga City News
Four Drumsticks and a Four Legged Chicken Mystery
A reader reports a strange four legged chick appearing among newly hatched eggs in Mrs August Holzer's flock. The bird, of unknown ancestry, shows normal appetite and vigor and may mature into a hen or rooster. Miss Winifred Schmid returns home from Deer Lodge Montana after completing school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Holzer
Ancestry
Winifred Schmid
Deer Lodge
Mont
Peachers Say Goodbye Elgin Teachers Leave for Summer
Elgin staffers depart for summer vacations with several names noted. Mas Crowe heads to Cedar Rapids, Dorothy Wyth to Cedar Falls, Lizzie B Lyong to Randalla, Irene Nemo to Rowley, and El Roque to St Paul. Most expect return next fall. Misses Mary and Lillian Patterson attend summer school at Cedar Falls.
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Elgin
Mas Crowe
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Wyth
Cedar Falls
Lizzie B
Lyong
Randalla
Irene Nemo
Rowley Ant
EL Roque
St Paul
Mary and
Lillian Patterson
Cedar Fallz
Town Pests in a Comical Campus Vacation Scene
A humorous piece portrays a gay college boy home for break as Campus life buzzes with frat energy and promo chatter. The piece mocks promotional hype and student antics, hinting at boredom as Getober nears.
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Studen
Getober
Shorthorn Breeders Hold Annual Picnic in Highland Township
Gp June the Shorthorn Breeders Association held their annual picnic at the home of August Bodson and Sonk in Highland township. A good attendance from county sections enjoyed a fine dinner prepared by association ladies. Mr Churchill of Amen presented soil tests and discussed stone presence affecting soil. A.Benson of Chicago spoke on today’s conditions and future rewards for good herds. County Agent Roy Comba responded in his usual manner. Cattle judging showcased Benson farm stock. Cream cake and coffee followed as attendees prepared to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lynch
Adolph Bennob
A. Benson
Tenney
Chicago
Fieldman
Abot
Roy Comba
Benson Farm
Mrs Gottleib Bauder Dies At Rock Valley
Relatives report the death of Mrs Gottleib Bauder of Rock Valley Iowa on Thursday morning She was seventy nine at death and survived by seven grown children Her husband died about five years ago She was sister to Mrs Mary Goetz and Mrs Ole Matthys Funeral services were held Tuesday with relatives from here attending including Mrs Mary Goetz Henry Matthys of Elgin and Charles Wethe of Postville
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Gottleib Bauder
Rock Valley
Bauder
Hear
Mary Goats
Ole. Matthys
Mary Goetz
Henry Matthys
Elgin
Charles Wethe
Postville
Randaldia Program Under L A 8 At Randalla Church
A Randalla program under the L A 8 will be performed at Randalla church Tuesday evening June 16 at 8 30 o clock. Performances include saxophone solo The Maid O Dundea Gilbert. readings by Mr FD Turner and Miss Aletha Whitford. vocal solos by Miss Helen Orbett and Miss Doris Downing. clarinet solo. reading The Twing and the Telephone. piano solo Grande Valse de Concert. vocal duets and solos by multiple artists. admission 16 and 25 cents.
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Randalla
Mr. Church
Maid O'Dundea
Gilbert
FD Turner
Aletha Whitford
Helen Orbett
Glen Ghaeffer
C. H. Hiortholm
Matter
Misa Hazel McNaul
Robert Holmes Reading
van Dyke
Betty Hjortholm
Wilgon
Mesers Hall
Beech
Shanlis
Brackman
Treharne
Bernice Schmitt
Farewell Shower for Clarence Schori at Clermont and Postville
A group of young men organized a farewell shower for Clarence Schori before his ordination. They drove to Clermont then Postville, gathered friends, woke Spud Sanders from his bed, and staged the celebration at his cottage. The event ended with everyone returning home tired but joyful.
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Clarence Schori
Benedicts
Clermont
Postville
Spud” Sanders
Iverybody
Class Bing Good The Senter Class Play A Success
The Senter High School auditorium hosted a well received Thursday night performance of a sparkling comedy The Path Across the Hill The cast included Marie Mosby as Ruth Conrad Walter Wertz Hilder Bertson Richard Gehig Grandm MacTravis Clara Winkler John Etter Helen Grayer Martha Dennier Ruby Robbins Otto Blockhus ub Reinhart and others The class effort under Mrs Margaret Green earned praise for a cohesive coed production with strong humor and pathos
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Busjpense
Marie Mosby
Ruth Contrad
Clarendon Wertz
Walter
Hilderbertson
Grandpa Crawford
Hugh
Eld
Richard Gehig
Jimmy Reed
Grandjm MacTravis
Clara Winkler
Miss Winkler
Salamander
Alexander John Henry Jones
John Etter
Zuzu
Helen Grayer
Flo
Martha Dennier
Lutie
Hess
Ruby Robbins
Otto Blockhus
Uby' Reinhart
Margaret Green
Sevenyearold Leslie Frieden Hurt In Ford Roadster Crash
Leslie Frieden, seven, was critically injured Sunday afternoon when a Ford roadster overturned at a Frieden home gathering. Six youths crowded into the car as they rode toward Apostolic Cemetery corner. wheel failure caused the spill. He suffered a broken collar bone and a severe scalp wound, treated by a family doctor and stitched after hospital transfer to Postville where doctors inserted two tubes. Current hospital reports are favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Fred Frieden
Frieden
Apostolic Cemetery
Postville
Elgin High School Alumni Reception and Commencement
The thirty fifth alumni reception at Elgin High was held last Wednesday with a Ladies Aid dinner at the M E church. Program in the auditorium featured Dorothy Grether, Gordon Mosby, and several students in songs solos and readings. Commencement exercises followed in the same venue with Mr Frank Miles of Des Moines delivering the address and diplomas awarded by C M Green. Six seniors from the class of 1925 left for summer school at Cedar Falls Town State Teachers College to pursue teaching careers.
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Elgin, High School
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E Church
Gordon Mosby
Dorothy Grether
Reats
Hilder Gilbertson
Verle Kniel
Misa Lyons
Anna Grimm
Gerald Schori
Beas Stoehr
Myrtle
Kohler
Florence Berg
Elgin High School
Dorothy Wyth
B J, Starr
Winifred Schmid
Frank Miles
Des Moines
Boys’ Glee Club
Bupt
C. M. Green
Clasa Sunt
Muehlethaler
Her
Ph. Lauer
Fred Topp
Mises
Martha Dennler
Nina DeSart
Ruth Mark
Cedar Falls
Eutered Town
Misses Clare
Baptist Church Notes and Children's Day Program
Sunday services and events outlined for June 14 including English service at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. and BY P U prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Bible study. midweek picnic at West Union and prayer meeting June 18. Rev Ph Lauer travels to Burlington for the B Y P U meeting while Mrs Ph Lauer and Freddie visit Wilma Miller in Iowa City. Children’s Day program lists many participants and poems, with offerings led by the Krugers and Erhardts group.
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Weat Union
Ph. Lauer
Burlinton
Wilma Miller
Iowa City
Freddie
Burlington
LeRoy Burrow
Harold Grimm
Esther Kruger
A Plower
Florence Ruskdaachel
Marion Lehman
Lillian Kruger
Marie Bachler
Jaabels Wenger
Jacob Chrystal Miller
Sy Lyle Kruger
Dorothy Krither
Ethel Luchsinger
Lois Burrew
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Loraine Hans
Phioda
Helen Luchsinger
Lester Luchsinger
Mav Andersen
Anna
Kann
Mary Goetz
Kennedy Heck
Little Birds
Raymond
William Kruger
Acorn
Hugo Hackian
Leo Grether
Lloyd Jacob
Lawrence Muelethaler
Roy Buser
Edward Kruger
John Behuer
Car Crash Near Rock Valley Wounds Baumgartners
Mr and Mrs Baumgartner driving toward Rock Valley encounter a dust storm and a head on collision about thirty miles from Rock Valley. Mrs Baumgartner sustains cuts from broken glass while both drivers share no clear fault. They reach Rock Valley for care and plan a four week absence with the barber shop under Ed Klingman’s management in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baumgartner
Rock Valley
Veteran Physician Fothergill Dies After Long Illness
Doctor Fothergill a Fayette County native born March 5 1864 killed by illness after about a month of decline. He practiced in Kansas and Nebraska before settling in Elgin for 31 years serving rich and poor alike. He married Elizabeth Chase in 1885 and leaves two sons Claude and Carl plus a brother and sister. Funeral held 2:00 PM Tuesday at home then Highn cemetery beside his father. Card of thanks follows.
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Doctor Fother Bill
Fothergirl
Brodd-Main
Charing C. Fothergill
Fayette County
West Union
Ilewan
Bogeh
Lydia Ptherwill
Beatrige
Nebo
Traving Dectad J
Fleeti Medical Institute
Cineintadl
Elizabeth Chase F
Motor
Kansas
Fothergill
Samuel
Virginia
Anna Hotchkiss
Kansas City
Mixsouri
Doctor Fothergtt
Elgin
Highn
Benest J. Starr
St. Paul's
M.B. Church
Want to Sell Your Farm
We have had several local parties in the market for a large farm and seek more listings this fall. If you want to sell or buy, see us. Elgin is seeing express ire and freight activity increases with new transportation developments. Prices stay on the express schedule.
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Elgin
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Hilgin
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Ling
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Dressers
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Randaldia
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Clarence Hoag
Glover Shirts
Max Thome
Doctor Fothergill
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