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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
5
Elgin church notes reveal generous gift from Elgin Lodge for a pulpit memorial to Rev J E B Cameron. Dedication set for April 9 with services, social events, and efforts to clear indebtedness. Futures include past pastors, Ladies Aid plans, and a town men’s social.
The Gunder and Center schools host an Old Time Spelling Bee and social at the Center schoolhouse on Saturday evening March 8. Invitations to participate in the contest are extended to all. Two prizes will be awarded. Ladies bring trimmed baskets and supper for two. Martha Hanson and Alta Gehring, Teachers.
Pred Berglas received Albert Rypestol s letter dated February 17 reporting Marcus Berglas and Albert arrived at Christiansand Norway safely.
Gottlieb Hackmann born April 15 1846 in Hohnebas Tel Hanover married Augusta Meier in 1875. Immigrated to Racine Wisconsin then Elgin Iowa 1809. Wife died 1915. Suffered health decline after 1916 accident. Died of brain abscess March 10 after living with son Carl. Survived by sons Carl Hermann Gustav one daughter in law three grandchildren and one sister in Germany. Funeral Monday at German Baptist Church Rev H W Wedel officiating. Interment at Bigin Cemetery.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses words and floral offerings during the illness death and burial of our loved father Gottlib Hackmann The Children express deep gratitude to the choir and all others for support
Citizens' caucus nominates Albert Schori for mayor and F W Hughes for chairman. Nominees for councilmen include Weibel Harrington Phillips Gehring Capper and others with tie breaking and unanimous acclaim motions. New treasurer assessor and town committee selections announced. band practice noted.
De Laval cream separator users are invited to bring their units to Elgin on Tuesday March 21 for a service day. Two De Laval factory experts will provide free repairs excluding parts as milking season approaches.
German Baptist Church announces Bible day with a 0:45 am Sunday school program by members. A free Bible distribution offering will be taken. Rev Wedel preaches at 2:00 pm on Lead Us Not Into Temptation. Young People Society has a program at 10:00 am. Thursday evening prayer meeting ongoing. Choir rehearses a cantata Lord of the Mastertide for Easter Sunday. Rebekah Lodge No. 592 meets Thursday March 23 with initiation and program. lodge opens 7:45 pm. All members invited.
About 100 bushels of home grown seed corn available. Each ear tested, weak ears discarded. Guytrasseed quality advertised at $5.00 per bushel. Contact Grether in Elgin, Iowa.
All persons are notified to stay away from the motor truck whether moving or stationary. The firm Miller & Miller disclaims responsibility for injuries from riding or fooling with the machine.
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