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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
5
Dr Butler’s team drew a small crowd yesterday afternoon with a speed exhibition on Center street. Repairs on the buggy were needed before he could return home to Clermont. Frank Greenley now has his truck ready and will deliver Standard Bus and oil in this territory when weather allows. He owns two serviceable outfits capable of the work.
The article lists balances and transfers for Treachers Fund, School Bond Fund, and Contingent Fund with projections for next year. It also promotes the Shakearistoe Society high school play The Laughing Cure at the Opera House on Saturday night with cast details and program synopsis.
The J Willard Bayley Stock Co opens a three night engagement at Elgin Opera House starting Monday March 6 1916 with ten performers. They stage each play with special scenery and electrical effects and feature vaudeville between acts. Opening drama Charity Ball by David Belasco stars Bayley as Rev John Van Buren with Pearl Stearns as Phillis Lee. Vocals and dance acts by Coulthard DeVoto W V Goodwin William Bayley and Adom complete the program. Ladies free admission as a special inducement.
Notice of a special meeting of Eclipse Rebekah Lodge on Friday evening March 9 to initiate a class of eleven candidates led by Louise Doan N G.
Mrs. T. F. Richards arrived from West Union for a week with Ilyria kin. Miss Edith Ernst also came from West Union last week to visit relatives. March approaches and garden plans begin. Onion set prices are being checked.
Mr and Mrs Met Kohler bring home Bettie after an operation for mustold trouble. The child is recovering under nurse Schorfield care. Due to a high school play no matinee. one show at Gem Saturday at 7 30 with five reels. Theo Schmid resumes duties in his business. A fine February day ends.
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