Senior class play at Ripley Winkle inn noted
School notes describe the senior class play at the Rip Yatt Winkle inn in the Ontakill Mountains with a plot about stockholders, a register, and a plan to impersonate the real Ted Gisimora. March 21 is the date, admission 50 cents for children and 25 cents for others, with Mollie and Skeet awaiting the outcome and a new engineer helping save the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip Yatt Winkle
Ontakill
Ted Gillmore
Ispair
Teds
Mollie
Skeet Kelly
Cherk
Stone
Molly
Skeet
Ted
Jim Ryker
Gisimora
Ioral
Holland
Wenger Seeks Office in 1926 Fourth Term Bid
Wenger announces candidacy for supreme supervisor in the 1926 four term cycle. The Papident of Higria township notes his life in the area, farming large acreage for fifteen years and banking as a director of the State Bank. With schooling and business education, he aims to handle duties of the office, though he has never held office before. He is about forty and commands a strong local following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger
Gla Wenger
Supers Ylaor
Echo
Higria Township
Imothar
Bedidesthia
Oltisens
Church Notes Urge Attendance and Charity
Readers are urged to attend services including a 10 o'clock church service and an 11 6 clock gathering. The message emphasizes doing good for others and receiving good in return, urging daily support and participation in church activities.
New Enterprises Opened by Jack Kanarr in Rear Shop
Jack Kanarr opens four dry cleaning and pressing establishments behind John Berndt's barber shop. He offers dry cleaning, repairing and pressing with years of experience, noting ads unavailable this week and promising details next week. Hawkeye Oil notices barrels must be returned within 10 days. failure incurs $12.60 per barrel. Mel Kohler summoned for U.S. District Court jury duty on April 2 at Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kanarr
John Berndt
Jack
Hawkeye Oil Company
Hawkeye Oil Co
Mel Kohler
U.S. District Marshall
U. S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
Maynard Sways Elgingirla In Ragged Final Quarter
Maynard’s teamwork outpaced Elgingirla as strong Maynard forwards dominated the floor. Disruptions and lack of teamwork in the final period cost a game they should have won. Rennison and Topp battled hard amid ragged defense. Celmar looms Friday. Calmar reached semi finals at Decorah with solid project work in the training room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Elgingirla
Rennison
Topp
Celmar
Calmar Boys
Decorah tJast
Trianual
Millard Gilbertson
Archie Howard
Clarence Schneider
John Falk
Louis Sutter
Frank Kipte
Edward Klingman
Paul Timmings
Clifton Mealey
Clifton Wilson
Lester Wenger
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Grether Couple
The Hans Grether family hosted a surprise twenty fifth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Grether. Relatives gathered after church for a cafeteria dinner in a very pleasant occasion. Attendees included Alf Jacobs Wyman Trode Fret Mushlethaler G Heckmann Carl Heckmann Arnold Bauman J F Miller Rev Lauer and Otto Kruger among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Grether
Mrs. Grether
Grether Arerksteaie
Baptist Church
Birgin
Alf Jacobs
Wyman Trode
Fret Mushlethaler
G. Heckmann
Carl. Heckmann
Arnold Bauman
J. F. Miller
Lauer
Otto Kruger
Death follows attack as Lenhart child dies in town
Irene Lenhart aged five dies after a seizure or attack at home in the town. Father Fred Lenhart and younger sister mourn. Body to Arlington for burial beside mother. Funeral rites and local elections noted for March 31 at Town Hall with polling 8 am to 7 pm. Officials to be elected include Mayor, five Councilmen, Assessor and Treasurer Fr W HUGHES, Mayor. Raymond Heins on business trip to Cedar Rapids Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Lenhart
Fred Lenhart
Arlington
Irene
W. Hughes
Boysen's Anna Rennigan Narrowly Escapes Auto Collision
Anna Rennigan, daughter of Mrs. Calla Rennison, survives a Monday bob sled mishap near Hana Grether residence as an automobile slows to avoid her. Driver Wm Schupbach and Anna both dodge, she ends up under the wheels briefly but avoids serious injury. Also reported are F. D. Welch dairy herd sale results with cows averaging $89.11 and calves and yearlings selling at notable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rennigan
Calla Rennison
Nim School
Hana Grether
Anna
Wm, Schupbach
F. D. Welch
Pires
Aira Ang
School Election Sets Quiet Tone as Incumbents Reelect
The school election on Monday produced a calm result with no contest for offices. Mel Hobler and Geo N Schori were reelected to their posts, while Ed Hanson kept the treasurer role. Voters noted good work by the incumbents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Hkobler
Geo. N. Schori
Otore Ant Ed Hanson
New Service Man Named for Elgin by Iowa Power Co
The Northeastern Iowa Power Co. announces W. J. Kohler as their Elgin service man effective February 1. Report all street light or private service troubles to him for prompt attention. NBK Iowa Power Co. Come to Big to do your trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern
Iowa Power Co
W. J. Kohler
Elgin
NBK
The Rip Van Winkle Inn Stage Play Cast and Plot Summary
The scene set at the Rip Van Winkle Inn in the Catskills shows Act I an April afternoon, Act II the same night, and Act III the following morning. Ted, burglar, and Mr Man drive the mystery as characters Clive Helms Creighton Conner La Fonda Shaffer Henrietta Darby Meaks Alma Dean and others appear. admission 50¢ and 25¢ with seats reserved at City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Mr. Man
Weibel Seeks Elgin County Supervisor Seat
A. M. Weibel announces candidacy for the 126 term as Elgin County supervisor. An Elgin native of about 46 with long local business ties, he ran flouring and grist mills here, served as councilman for three terms and mayor once. If elected, he will hire a miller to manage the mill and expand capacity while pursuing a strong campaign. Also notes Baptist Church activity with German services and Bible programs at 10 and 11, and plans for an Ephesians Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weibbal
A. M. Weibel
Wweek
Issane
Echo
Weibel
Nebraska
Elgin
Real Estate Auction to Settle Groth Estate
In front of the property on Center street Wein Town the administrator will sell the late T J Groth s estate at public auction Tuesday March 18 at 2 pm. The lot 265 by 100 ft with building on the west corner of the alley by the BahA office is offered cash or bankable paper. H B Groth Adm FON Berg Auctioneer B J Banmesttyer Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Groth
Center Street
Wein
Town
Elgin
Bankalle
Groth
Adm
Fon. Berg
B. J. Banmesttyer
Baby Chicks for Sale From Prize Winning Leghorn Flock
Cleve Erhardt of Main Iowa offers baby chicks from his prize winning Single Comic White Leghorns Tom Barron strain. Well known for large white eggs and high production. Chicks priced at 14.00 per 100 or 65.00 for 500 with booking for future delivery. Visit flock before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barron
Cleve Erhardt
Main
Iowa
Local notices and classifieds from McConnon flavorings sale
For sale items and brief local notices. Del Wiltsle offers delivery of flavorings spices medicines from H F Becker line. Bargain lumber sale announced by H Smith and Oscar Traum. Kanar replaced trainer Berndt barber shop helper. A M Welber visited West Union, and Mrs Falk was ill earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Becker
McConnon
del Wiltsle
Oscar Traum
Berndt
Kanar
A. M. Welber
West Union
John Falk
Bible Day Program at Baptist Sunday School
The Baptist Sunday school hosts a Bible Day program on March 16 at 11 o clock featuring songs such as My Precious Bible In the Service of the King and Carry Your Bible a responsive reading and prayers varied classes and a focus on Bible distribution. The event welcomes all attendees with hearty greetings and includes performances by children and soloists and a collection to fund free Bibles New Testaments and tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. Pla
Margaret Green
Frieda
Frieda, Freiburgham
Benj
Baumgartner
Fred Muehlethaler
Creerevesy
Muehlethaler
Anna Rennison
Heck
Gre
F. Muehlethaler
Frieda Freiburgham
Church of Christ
Baptist Sunday School
Hya Mae Frieden
Leon Jacob Welcoma
Louise Hackmann
Helen Muehtathaler Ree
Jeans
Wendell Cookles
Marie
Margaret Brhandt
Lillian Jacob Ree
Taabel'e Wenger
Lester Luchainger
Florence Rochdoschel
Albert Kohls
Lillian Kruger
Kenneth Hack
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Gustav Heckmapp
Kathryn Kruger
Elgin Clothing Store Celebrates Birthday and Growth
The Elgin Clothing Store, reopened by Fred Terg, marks 24 years since its start in Migin. Since 1900 Elgin has grown with two new churches, schoolhouse additions, better residences, electric lights, water works, and graveled streets. Terg invites the public to view spring models on St Patrick's Day, asking guests to leave checks at home and bring only themselves to his smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migin
Elgin
Elgin Clothing Store
St. Pateriul’s
Fred Terg
Cries Por Sherift V A Grimes Seeks Sheriff Office
V A Grimes of Weal Union announces candidacy for sheriff in the county seat. Known veteran figure, previously ran a clean campaign and narrowly lost. If elected, he pledges to serve with sincerity and qualifications, drawing on years in farming and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Grimes
Weal Union
Ehorlt
Colin
Lin
Notice to Dog Owners for License Fees
Dog license fees are due now with tags issued before delinquency and penalties. Fees are $1.00 for male or spryed female and $3.00 for a female. J. H. Cline, County Auditor. Mrs. Peter Luchsinger received a fine imported Seifert Roller canary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cline
Peter Luchsinger
Chicago
Luchsinger
Maria Robbina
Long Beach
California
Elgin
Tryeve Uusberg
Granite Falls
Minnesota
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Woo ‘ de. Bollantt
Hol- Jan
Erma Grether
Hollena I Ami Mina
Dorothy Qleson
Norma Robbins
Clifton Kiple
Illasa
Florence Grimm
Serene Yack
Leo Grethar
Grace Gruver
Harry Smith
Georgia Meyer
Hinesa
Virginia Wertz
Mayaged
Toma Vurt
Raymond Heins
Dees
Kelly
Diana Garwood
Miss Loganberry
Jim Rykerwisi
Mollie Macklin
Fay Klingman
Louisa Meyer
Anna Grimm
Bee Ae Eee Ee
Ted Nick Rennison
Peeeye
Veyeeie the Cook
Clive Helms
Creighton Conner
la Fonda
Shaffer
Henrietta Darby
Alma
Seeeeeee
Elsie
Clorence Thoman Veen Erent Ee
Veen the Bride
Senator McCorkle
Cade Sypheta
Charles Gehring
Rip van Winkle Inn
Catskill Mountains
Marguerite Arends
Walter Dummermuth
Res
Elma Kiple
Elmer Pinney
Gerald Schori
City Drug Store
Ira Stone
Aunt Jubilee
3. H. Smith
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