Program of the Twenty-First Annual Commencements of Elgin High School
The Elgin Public Schools held their twenty first annual commencements with invocation by Rev J G Draewel, songs by the High School Chorus and solo performances, diploma presentations by President H B Hadges, and a motto of Labor Conquers All Things. colors scarlet and white, flower red rose. An Eighth Grade Graduation program followed on June 20 1913 featuring reading prophecy songs and further entertainment.
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Elgin High School
J. G. Draewel
the Dignity of
Tabor
Alma E. Gehring
Lena Halversen
Harry Nicklaus
Melchior Yenney
Barrie
H. 8
Hadges
Scarlet
Red
Elgin Public Schools
Herbert Pinney
Merle Klingman
Harry Keiser
Frances Skarshau
George Falb
Carrie Freiburghaus
Margaret Grether
Harry Fitzgerald
Walter Draewel
Egsay
John Yenney
Thelma Enudtaon
John Neuenschwander
Frances Skarshoug
Florence Kohler
Keadore Nicklass
Herbert Falb
School Notes Highlight Absences and Examinations
Geraldine Schori was absent Monday afternoon. Virgil Willis of Waucoma visited Monday afternoon. Clarence Trude visited in the Intermediate Dept. Tuesday. Harriet Mosby has been ill and out for a week. Earl Cooley of Turkey River Je is in third grade. Otto Olson missed days last week due to sickness. Senior class exams set for Thursday and Friday. Louis Miller returned after several days absent due to eye issues. Miss Petty spent weekend in Cambridge and Monday returning to Elgin Tuesday morning to teach Latin and English. Elgin High Schools Alumni Association holds its annual meeting and banquet in the Opera House on Saturday evening to close the week with a reunion.
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Geraldine Schori
Virgil Willis
Waucoma
Clarence Trude
Harriet Mosby
Earl Cooley
Turkey River Je
Otto Olson
Louis Miller
Miss Petty
Cambridge
Elgin
Elgin High Schools Alumni Association
Opera House
Torget Business Cares
Death of Mrs H Loftegard in Gunder
Mrs H Loftegard, about seventy, was found dead in her home at Gunder on Tuesday morning. Neighbors, noticing no smoke or activity, forced entry and discovered she had died recently from heart failure. A coroner's inquest was held and funeral services are set for Friday at 2:00 PM at Marion Lutheran church.
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Marion Lutheran Church
Former Elgin business man L J Palda takes own life
In Cedar Rapids June 10 clipping, L J Palda a longtime Elgin citizen and Bohemian immigrant died by inhaling gas at 9 30 pm after a period of ill health and nervous temperament. He is survived by his wife and three sons Leo of Minot ND Lichnel and Ervin of the local city. Funeral details to follow.
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Cedar Rapids
Elgin
L. J. Patda
South Second Street
Public Auction Sale Near Ed Boyle Farm Elgin
A public auction will be held 4 miles southwest of Elgin on Tuesday June 24 1913. The property includes 2000 white oak posts 8 to 20 feet lumber 26 000 feet in various cuts 8x8 8x16 6x6 4x4 2x4 basswood wagon box lumber 1 inch sheeting and 100 cords dry wood. Bring items to sell and auctioneering charges apply. Cash for small items. larger lots incur one year bearing 7 percent interest.
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Ed Boyle
Elgin
German Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Highlights
The church sets Sunday activities including a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and a 1 a.m. program by Sunday School members. An 8 p.m. Baccalaureate service is also planned.
Amundson and Loftsgard Wed At Mation Lutheran Church
A June wedding was held at Mation Lutheran Church in Gunder last Wednesday at two PM. Nina H Loftsgard became the wife of Ole B E Amundson. The ceremony was performed by Ray Arveson with Ruth Reierson playing Lohengrin’s march. Attendants were Helgina Loftsgard and Louise Amundson carrying lilies of the valley. The groom’s party included Martin Amundson and Theodora Loftsgard in black. A six PM dinner followed at the bride’s home with games and refreshments, and guests gave gifts and best wishes for a long, happy life.
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Mation Lutheran Church
Gunder
Nina H. Loftegard
Ole BE Amundson
Lohengrin
Ruth Reierson
Ray Arveson
Helgina Loftsgard
Louise Amundson
Martin Amundson
Theodora Loftsgard
Fourth of July Meeting in Elgin Plans Parade and Events
A Friday evening Fourth of July meeting reported on daily tasks. Attorney Joseph Ainsworth will speak, the Elgin Band provides music, and West Union and Clermont teams will play ball at the park. George Ogden handles two vaudeville stunts and a street sports program with tugs of war and other fees. An automobile parade offers 110 for best decorated and 5 for second. Evening events include entertainment and a band concert and a large dance. Elgin invites all to join on July 4.
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Joseph Ainsworth
West Union
Elgin Band
Clermont
George Ogden
Elgin
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Aid Meeting
The church lists Sunday school at eleven o'clock with no preaching services due to the baccalaureate at the German Baptist Church. All are urged to attend the English service. The Ladies Aid Society meets next Thursday June 19 at Mrs. B. J. Halverson's home.
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German Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society
B. J. Halverson
Ice Cream Social Postponed For Band Benefit
Owing to continued cool weather the ice cream sociable for the band benefit is postponed until after July 4. At the Haro School home the ladies decided weather was not ice cream weather and hope July 4th will bring temperatures nearer 100.
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Haro
TELLING THE TELLER BANKING SLOGAN AD
A vintage bank advertisement urges readers to entrust money to the bank for security and daily growth. It touts the wisdom of saving and the bank's methods as praised by business men, promoting financial security and steady accrual.
Sunday Dinners at Hotel Dewey in Elgin
The notice invites residents of Elgin and nearby areas to try Sunday dinners and suppers at Hotel Dewey. It emphasizes a specialty in Sunday meals and extends a cordial invitation to the public.
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Elgin
Hotel Dewey
Notice of Renewal of The Artigler Incorporation
Notice that The What Cusin Conmyphing, a corporation formed under state law, renews its charter and adopts amended articles. It names the corporate name, principal office, purpose, capital stock of 40,000 dollars, term is 70 years, and outlines directors, officers, and voting rules. It states private stockholders’ property not liable for corporate debts and cites secretary attestation.
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Garin Gumpany
Follorwa
Bhdn Guining Company
F Iin
Sewn
Shep General Moe
Hepasinese
Antied Goth
Tomatuad
Pogypisins
Isis
Phourandi Nie
Dolla Aba
Tay Pula
Hon
Sunond
Sud Corporation
Certlil
Aid Corporation
Wevun
Apel
Perso
Pordon
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Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Cashier
ROOS
C. L. Freiburghaus
Iowa
SeWoment' Shoes & Oxfords
Elalf Price
Lowa
Amundson
Loftsgard
Methodist Church ‘News
ED. Rogers
Weaysit
U.8! Makers
Halstenson
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