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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

4

Children’s Day Program Noted In Elgin Community

Local schedule shows Children’s Day observance at the church next Sunday morning at 10 15 with a combined service. The program features processions recitations songs bells and a dramatization of Moses, led by Gerald Shafer Leonard Kerr and Clara Holzer among others with Rev Butler officiating.

Belection Eee Tereeeee Oreery Cornelius Yanroug Little Sterns Little America Clara Holzer Weedy Bane Ping Dell Joy Rothlaberger Orchestra

Clermont Staff News Roundup Of Local Visits And Passed Away

Henry Velterson drives a new Chevrolet. Otto Hanson owns a Tom. Landsgard called at Postville. Mrs. Ole Christianson lingered at Clermont friends last Friday. Emma Mark stayed near Clermont at the Will Nelson home. G K Hoag of St Olaf paid a business call in Gunder. George and Mrs Laudsgard of Lansing visited relatives here. Nelson and Loftsgard delivered at Nash touring car to a party near Monona. Mr and Mrs Henry Johanson of Postville visited the parental Johanson home. Mrs Harry Stolle and children visited her sister and husband Edwin Olson. W W Davidson and W T Price of Bikader were local callers. Helmer Loftsgard went to Lansing to assist George Loftsgard. Amelia Schroeder returned to Postville after visiting her sister. Loftsgard family drove to Osage for a weekend visit. Gilbert Nelson and family from near Elkader spent Saturday night with Mrs Carrie Nelson. Mrs G Nass left for Crestlea for chiropractic treatments. Alfred Cook family diners with Oscar Nyburgs. Mrs Palmer Larson of Eagle Grove arrived for illness in the family. Mrs Nels Anderson and children from Nava Springs visited for a week. Mrs Chas Christianson visited relatives. Mahle Naa returned from Blooming Prairie visit. Mrs P Wellerson back home after time with daughter Ward. Mrs Henry Erickson, ill, died Monday at the Clermont K Olson home. Obituary to follow. Millard Olson sought specialist in Mason City for Clifton. Dolores Mae baptized daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ward. Clarence Kirkeberg Sophie Loftsgard Leonard Loftstuen sponsors. Marion confirmation services largely attended. class of six girls and two boys. Rev Gunston assisted with communion.

Henry Velterson Otto Hanson Tom’ Landsgard Postville Ole Christianson Clermont Friends Emma Mark Will Nelson Clermont G. K. Hoag St. Olaf Gunder George Laudsgard Lansing Nelson Loftsgard Nash Monona Henry Johanson S Postville Johanson Harry Stolle Edwin Olson W. W. Davidson W. T. Price Bikader Helmer Loftegard George Landsgard Amelia Schroeder Albert Gulsvig M.r. Loftsgard Osage Gilbert Nelson Elkader Carrie Nelson G. Nass Crest ‘Ea Alfred Cook Highland Oscar Nyburg Palmer Larson Eagle Grove Erickson Nels Anderson Nava Springs Chas. Christianson W Township BW. Petersen Arthur Liunfennd Mahle Na S.C. Bloekhus Blooming Prairie Minnesota P. Wellerson Thto, Ward Wagner Township Clarence Kirkeberg Sophie Loftsgard Leonard Loftstuen Marion Gunston

Cheery Valley Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Bil Sutter visit relatives in Illinois. Christen family hosted guests Sunday Esther Frederick visited Jerome Yearous. John and Ida Dennler spent Sunday with Sam Hofer. Alice Harson visited Margaret Dennler. Dell Wiltale and Fred Schlupp at Masonic picnic West Union. George Leuchtenmacher returned from Merrill Wisconsin. Edward Metzger and son were called.

Bil Sutter Illinois Christen Esther Frederick Jerome John Ida Dennler Sam Hofer Alice Harson Margaret Dennler Dell Wiltale West Union Fred Schlupp Ed Metzger George Leuchtenmacher Merrill, Wisconn Edward Metzger and Son

Social Roundup: Local Visits and Family Gatherings

Mrs. Bert Thomas and daughter Wthel Mas visited the Martin Minthan home Wednesday afternoon. Ben Hofer and family and Mrs. Jake Dennler and daughter Lydia were guests Sunday at the Jake Eurth home. Hulda Mayer of Main stays with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bautu. Mrs. Fred Nydegger and George Reuben Hulda had dinner with her brother Jake Christen and family. Mrs. Louisa Christen and granddaughter Lillian Christen visited A. I. Butikofer. Ada Leuchtenmacher returned to Elkader after days with brother George Lieuchtenmacher. Will Chase and Moor Wad ena families visited Martin Hanson. Mrs. Walter Dennler and two daughters visited Emma Reinhart. Mrs. Fred Miller and Pearl Reinhart also visited.

Ra Saiturday Angon Abdi Christen Bert Thomas Wthel Mas Martin Minthan Ben Hofer Jake Dennler Lydia Jake Eurth Hore Hulda Mayer Main Adolph Bautu Fred Nydegaer George Reuben Hulda Jake Louisa Christen Lillian Christen Thos. Hanson A. I. Butikofer Ada Leuchtnmacher Elkader George Lieuchtenmacher Jake Frieden Bar Woeat Union Will Chase Moor Wadena Adolph Baumgartner Martin Hanson Walter Dennler Oak Grove Fred Miller Elgin Pearl Reinhart Chicago Emma Reinhart

Brainard items favoring local social and visits

Melvin Boyer drives a new Chevrolet touring car. A picnic near Wadena drew many locals Sunday. Mrs George Howard hosted the Ladies Aid Wednesday. Henry Craft visited John Craft Jr in West Union. Mrs EB Crain and Mrs Palmer called at Georges Howard’s Wednesday. Will Lyons, recently in Iowa City, returned to visit neighbors. Mrs Myron Burnside and children from Clayton visit Jim Bartlett. Joe Mounce of Center Point visited friends here. Hazel Epstine of Sioux City visiting George Stansberry family. Henry Bartlett and son from Manchester came Friday. Mrs George Craft started road gang cook work near Fayette. Supper guests Monday included SETI, George Stansbarty family, Levi Matthys, M Stansberry, Roy Stansberry and Hazel Epstind.

Melvin Boyer Wadena George Howard Ladies’ Aid Society Henry Craft John Craft, Jr West Union Eb, Crain John Palmer George Howards Will Lyons Iowa City Myron Burnside Clayton Jim Bartlett Joe Mounce Center Point Hazel Epstine Sioux City George Stansberry Henry Bartlett Manchester George Craft Fayette Geing Seti George Stansbarty Levi Matthys M. Stansberry Roy Stansberry Hazel Epstind Roland Bartlett

SHERIFFS SALE OF DISTRICT LAND IN FAYETTE IOWA

Special Execution from Fayette County Court directs sale to satisfy Citizens State Bank of Elgin judgment against Louise Benekin. Describes multiple fractional parcels in sections 18 19 24 township 94 north range 7 8 west, with right of way and rail line exclusions, plus associated costs and interest. Sale follows legal notices of the 1983 judgment and collects four thousand three hundred fifty one 73/100 dollars plus fees.

Fayette County Iowa Elgin Laws Louise Benekin Dent Bectfon Township Afao West Union High Road C. R. 1. & P. Railway

Mortgage Sale Notice for West Union Land

The undersigned announces a mortgage sale of land described in the deed to Mrs. Madge Wherry. A first mortgage of 7000.00 is secured by the described property, with Roy Wood of West Union, Iowa, as an interested party. The sale will occur on July 5, 1923, at 1:30 PM, at the courthouse door in West Union, Iowa, with cash payment required from the highest bidder and appearance by the undersigned. Dated West Union, Iowa, June 8, 1923.

P. Jeet Speund Bratites Madge Algo

Notice to Contractors for School Plumbing and Heating

Sealed bids for installing plumbing and heating in the High school building of the Independent School District of Higin Iowa will be received until 7:30 p m June 29 1923 and opened by the Board of Directors. Plans and specifications are at the Secretary’s office in Bigin Iowa. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated May 30 1923. Sam­bul Mosby Secretary.

Independent School District Higin Iowa High Scholol Board Bigin Board of Directors Sambul Mosby

Em in Fairmont Faces Drunken Driving and Related Charges

Fairmont resident Em Ferguson, formerly of Swea City, crashed into an auto with two teachers last week while intoxicated. He was fined 40 dollars plus costs, sentenced to 60 days in county jail for DWI, held on $500 bond for Aquor possession and sale, and barred from driving for three months. his car was attached to cover fines and damages. Police cited the incident amid a broader critique of enforcement of booze laws in Martin County, Minnesota.

Fairmont Costa Caiset Martin County Minnesota Iowa Ringsted Dispatch

Road works spark complaints at McGregor site

At a Nat at 4 ane IEEE site, heavy traffic from a contractor's road project and hauling gravel clogs streets. The claim says heavy trucks and gravel create a nuisance on Boures, while McGregor converts its square into a tourist camping area.

Ieee N ‘Poutity McGregor

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