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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1931
Page
5
Privovanik employed at the West Union Chevrolet garage was turned over to the sheriff by bondsmen Peter J. Smith and Fred J. Smith after expressing misconduct. He remains jailed until the April term unless new sureties are found.
The secretary sends annual statements for dues and urges prompt payment with no further notice. The department aims for a first era service at a lower figure and seeks whole hearted member cooperation. Also, skating and coaster wagons on Elgin sidewalks are prohibited by ordinance and will be enforced. Parents are asked to warn children to avoid future trouble.
The article describes a seizure of alcohol including 50 gallons sent to McGregor Hospital, 20 gallons to Mercy Hospital in Calweth, 44 gallons to Fayette county home, and a truckload of home brew and various spirits spilled on a city dump. A portion of the liquor was salvaged from a booze car overturned near Arlington last summer.
The Study Club moved this week's meeting to Mrs G J Mosby home and held Tuesday evening, replacing the Felb residence. The March 17 gathering will be at Mrs B Schori for the annual husbands dinner with a program including Christ and the Doctors and The Immaculate Conception readings plus parliamentary drill.
Elgin held its second Market Day last Saturday with a crowded scene despite a gale at Falba's barn. About thirty head of horses and two lots of cattle were shown, and merchants report Saturday’s business as good though not as large as the first event.
Elgin Farm Fire Department organizes a home talent benefit production with DeRoy Play Co of Sumner to aid the farm fire fund scheduled for April 2 and 3. Local residents are urged to attend the charity event featuring community talent and a theater program.
A compiled directory from Elgin shows numerous firms and professions, noting overlaps where a single operator runs multiple businesses in one building. The list includes dry goods, groceries, hardware, garages, blacksmiths, canning, banking, mills, real estate, and professional services among others, with several entries indicating multiple roles or additional workers.
A Wisconsin suit by F. G. Bell and partners against John Peacock EB C Amann S W Taylor Prairie du Chien Wisconsin plus the Austin Bridge Company of Texas and the Florida Brothers Bonding Company Chicago contests a toll bridge project across the Mississippi at Marquette Iowa and Prairie du Chien. Bell asserts Prairie du Chien members the Austin company and Florida Brothers are proceeding without his approval on plans and financing. State bonding officials have refused to authorize bonds for the Marquette Prairie du Chien bridge at this time. An unconfirmed report says Milwaukee Railway Company has injunctioned the bridge builders from crossing an island owned by the railroad between Marquette and Prairie du Chien.
The bulletin notes the average cost to raise a child to 18 includes birth and ongoing incidentals minus education in public schools. Clothing and shelter total about 3400 dollars, food 2500 dollars, medical 284 dollars, and recreation and incidentals about 1060 dollars.
A small crowd watched Elgin host Luana in a tight basketball battle at the local gym last Friday. The lead changed hands through the second half before Luana pulled away, winning 24 to 21 as Elgin fought back to within one point early in the period. The girls' game saw the high school team triumph by a wide margin.
Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger hosted a bridge party at their home on Wednesday evening February 25. Mrs W C Falb won ladies high score and W al Falb won men’s high score. Attendees included C Christ W C Falb H W Falk Elmer Hoag Arthur Herr Img L L Kiple Louis Klingman G J Mosby George Pollitt Leo Schori C B Sehori C P Stoeler and Mrs H C Heston.
Regular meeting for Silverleaf Lodge No 518 A F and AM will occur next Tuesday evening March 10 with regular work. Worshipful Master invites a good attendance and the gathering aims to open the gates to new customers and occupations.
The Elgin Dairy Co. praises the state graded cream plan begun three years ago. Cream quality rose from 20 to about 31 percent test, with aims to reach 87 percent. Higher grades boosted butter prices, benefiting dairymen and Iowa creameries statewide. The Bell Telephone Co. crews also upgraded Elgin's wiring during a stint, improving service.
The Fayette county J O F lodge gathering at Hawkeye last Tuesday reviewed the lodge constitution under James Parmeles of Oelwein. Arlington, Fayette, Elgin, Hawkeye, Alpha, Waucoma, and an Illinois lodge participated. The next county meeting will be in Arlington on March 26 to continue the constitution study. all Odd Fellows urged to attend.
National paper charges Red Cross officials in Benton Arkansas compel drought victims to work for aid at one dollar a day or to work for debtors. It accuses local officers of commercializing charity and calls for their ouster if facts are true. The piece suggests such stories deter donations as funds are said to vanish before reaching beneficiaries.
Town hall hosts the Community Club meeting tomorrow evening March 6. Members are urged to attend to represent projects on the agenda and provide counsel and advice to the chairman.
Capper's Hatchery shipped its first chicks of the year on Monday, with destinations including Oregon, Texas, Montana and the Dakotas. It marks the earliest hatching date since the hatchery began, and the first hatch reportedly averaged fairly well, chiefly in lighter breeds. A Tuesday evening dance at the Elgin Opera House drew a medium crowd, with Dexter's Gypsy Serenaders providing entertainment. The opera house also seeks ads for quick results.
A. J. Soeder, Davenport broker, and C. E. Tuhne, bond salesman, were freed on a $2,500 bond after being charged with selling bonds without a license. They were hustled to West Union from Davenport and face a court appearance. Soeder’s license was revoked last fall by the secretary of state securities department, said County Attorney M. M. Cooney.
Notice to dog owners, tax due March 1, payments go to town clerk C. J. Harrington who issues tags that must be attached to the dog collar. Attend promptly. Mayor A. M. Weibel signs.
The Elgin Chapter O. E. S. holds its next regular meeting next Wednesday evening the 11th. A social hour and refreshments follow the evening's work.
Postville Hospital throat nose ear clinic will convene Tuesday morning March 10 for examinations. Adv notice invites community news items and updates on the event.
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