Cook-WhnGer Wed In Mikador Area in 1920
Marjorie Cook of near Mikador and Charles Wenger of Illyria wed at the M. By parsonage in West Union at 10:30. Rev. Chiles officiated. Miss Feller was bridesmaid. Mr. Falb best man. The couple planned a Cedar Rapids and Chicago trip before settling on the former Tommy Howard farm south of town. Both are well known locally and praised for character and farming ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Cook
Mikador
Chas. Wenger
Illyria
M. By Parsonage
Weat Union
Chilles
Hathar Meller
Herbert Falh
Wenger
Cedar Rapids
Ilyria
Chicago
Tommy Howard
Charley
Notice of Town Election in Elgin Iowa 1920
Qualified electors of the Incorporated Town of Elgin Iowa are notified that the biannual election will be held at the Town Hall on Monday March 29 1920 from 6 to 7 PM. Officers to be elected include Mayor Treasurer Assessor and five Councilmen. Local notices mention community events and weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
As_sessor
F. W. Hughes
Citizens Caucus Nomination At Town Hall Meeting
A Citizens Caucus at Town Hall nominated town officers for two years with the existing officers unanimously chosen except for assessor. Hugh Patterson named for assessor, others listed on the ticket include Hughes mayor, Thoma treasurer, Harrington to fill unexpired term, and councilmen Fuller Phillips Grether J. J. Harrington. Capper chaired. Tholma secretary. Gunderson Benson Falk named for town committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Caucus
Aasessor
Hugh Patterson
Placada
Harrington
Max Tholma
Gus Gunderson
August Benson
John Falk
Making Nice Product John Bauman Returns Home
John Bauman, after visiting Evansville Indiana, brings back samples from Byvansville Sanitary Soap Company including Sanito Paste and Sanito Mech anics Soap bars. Dr Travis now oversees the factory and future plans hint at benefits for Big in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bauman
Evansville
Indiana
Byvansville, Sanitary Soap Company
Echo Office
Sanito
Mechanics
U. S
Travis
E Church Notes and Upcoming Meetings
E Church notes announce Thursday prayer meeting in the chapel room followed by two Sunday school teachers meetings. Ladies Aid to be hosted at Mrs. F. R. Berg's home this afternoon. Regular services next Sunday include 10:00 AM morning worship on The Choice of Moses, followed by Sunday school. Epworth League devotional at 6:46 PM and evening service at 7:30 PM with Group No. 1 leading the first half hour and a discourse on the Rich Fool. Three half hour programs are noted as greatly appreciated. aims for a large attendance next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Berg
Moses
Epworth League
Teachers Win 12 1-2 Percent Pay Increase
Public school teachers met with the school board last Monday evening to discuss wages and approved a raise of 12 1-2 percent. On average, each teacher gains about 12.56 more per month for the remainder of the school year, with Prof Moora also receiving the increase despite not requesting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moora
Berndt Buys Finke Building for Barber Shop Location
John Berndt purchased the Finke building next to City Drug Store from R W Muehlen. He plans to convert the large room into a barber shop, securing a convenient post fire location with possession after April 1. Also notes upcoming log-sawing sales at Elgin near Oak Grove School house and for Brabham and Kohls by Oak Grove Threshing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berndt
R. W. Muehlen
Finke
John
Mr. Berndt
Elgin
Oak Grove School House
Brabham and
Oak Grove
Army Recruiting Emphasizes Smart Applicants
A Chicago Tribune piece notes that the army now seeks educated recruits rather than bums and loafers. About 2,000 weekly applicants arrive at the South State Street office, with roughly 1,600 examined and 4,000 accepted as high quality men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levee
South State Street
Sam
Fleures
South Stars Street
Army
Chicago Tribune
A New Jewelry Store to Open in Elgin
W. W. Luce, a Minneapolis jeweler, has purchased B. G. Stoehy’s fixtures and plans to open a jewelry store in the Fred Gehring building on Center Street within two to three weeks. He brings years of experience, a wife and child will relocate, and The Echo predicts a prosperous local business and welcomes the family to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
W. W. Luce
Minneapolis
Minnesota
B. G. Stoehy
Fred Gehring
Center Street
Luce
The
Echo
Waterloo Merchants Victimized by Smooth Check Artist
Local merchants cashed checks for $24.50 using the name of a leading local manufacturer. The forgery was uncovered when a florist tried to deliver flowers at a dead friend’s address with no family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Towns Two Cent Fares Law To Take Effect After September 1
State railroad commissioner Dwight M. Lewis says the Two Cent Fares law will become effective after September 1 unless a set aside action is taken before then. Government controlled rates cannot be lowered until September 1, but the Town Law remains in force and state officials are to enforce its provisions when it becomes operative again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight M. Lewis
Lewis
Elgin Land Co Markets Real Estate Listings
Elgin Land Co announces upcoming real estate advertising by May 1st with farms and residences listed for sale through March 1st, 1921. Manager A. M. Weibel invites buyers and sellers to inquire for town and farm properties, promising No 1 Service at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Land Co
A. M. Weibel
Waterloo man survives 30 foot fall and collapse
J B Main, 16, fell from a 30 foot ice-shaft at Waterloo and lay in suspended animation for about 30 minutes. He then stood but soon collapsed again and remained unconscious for hours. The report reflects on human curiosity and remarks on animal feeding and poultry care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
J. B. Main
Town approves municipal water works and bonds
Voters in Kigin decide by ballot to adopt a municipal water works system and issue bonds of 30000 dollars. Among 429 men, 82 favor water works and 74 favor bonds. among 61 women, 52 favor water works and 52 favor bonds. The majority supports both measures, improving fire protection and public utilities in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso
Syomen
Kigin
The
Echo
Death of Thoo Bailey Felt Across Community Near Poplar Bluffs
The 19 year old Thoo Bailey died Sunday at his parents home in Poplar Bluffs Missouri after illness that baffled specialists. He had been a student at U S Fayette and would have finished this spring. He visited Elgin with grandparents and made friends here. Funeral was held at the Missouri home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoo
Ater
St. Louis
Ife
Theo
Bailey
Schmidt
Frances Schmidt
Elgin
Missouri
Orchard and Poultry Demonstration Near Elgin
Around Elgin residents interested in orchard work may attend a pruning and spraying demonstration at A B Jacobs farm on Friday March 19 at 2 p.m. The event, organized by the township farm bureau with County Agent Combs, features a horticultural specialist and a poultry specialist from Ames. Meshing for puckery will soon, be the occupation of piscatorial artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ames
Desertion by husbands burdens families and sparks debate
The Dubuque News editorial argues that marrage and desertion burden wives and children when men abandon families. It calls for stronger penalties and clearer engagements, urging authorities to locate deserters and force support, noting law often shifts between pursuit and release.
Horseless Bob Sleigh Stuns Main Street Visitors
A curious vehicle created by Schacht brothers of Lime Springs rolled through Main Street to a Standard Oil station. Built from a Ford frame with an aeroplane propeller and tandem seats, the craft runs like a plane and speeds claimed of about 75 mph on good sled roads, though operators fear spills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Dakota
Schacht Brothers
Lime Springs
Exchange Liberty Bonds March 15 Bonds Exchange
Liberty Bond holders are advised to exchange temporary Victory and Victory Join bonds for permanent bonds. Exchange Liberty 43 4148 4s 444s and 4 percent issues at your bank prior to the March 15 due date. Verify bonds to avoid scams and ensure correct bonds are exchanged.
As Others See Us This Town’s Appearance Shapes Its Reputation
A reader urges residents to improve the town’s cleanliness and curb appeal to attract favorable word of mouth. Emphasizes a collective effort to make this year the cleanest, brightest, and most progressive by starting in spring.
Declamatory Contest Opens at High School in Opera House
The first declamatory contest at High High School will be held Friday evening March 19 in the Opera House at o o clock. Winners advance to a dual contest with Hawkeye High School on April 16. Music by the boys and girls glee club and high school quartette. Three medals awarded, one gold two silver, for overall winner and first in each class. Judges include Miss Ottley Port Moore Delwain Olive Candie Fayette Mrs L Smith Fayette. Program features readings by students and a vocal duet. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
At & O'Clock
Hawkeye High School
Boys and Girls Glee Club
Miss Ottley
Port. Moore
Delwain
Olive Candie
Fayette
L. Smith
Sweet Genevieve
I Orntorteau
Woodrow Wilson
James Conner
Capt. Thomas
Chamberlain
Walter Falle
Margaret Yenney
Justin Huntley McCarthy
Arleta
Gehring Wee WilMe Winkie
Rudyard Kipling
Harriett Mosby
Moroence Barely
Florence Lehman
Audrey
Mary Johnston
Dernestine Schori
Helen Bennett
Edna Wedel
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Hazel Habeger
Mia
Moore
Miss Otley
Booth Tarkington
William Allen White
Mary Patterson Long
Girls’ Glee Club
Prines
Emma Lehman Rites Held After Elgin Birth and Forestville Death
Emma Lehman born near Elgin August 13 1881 died Forestville March 12 1920 aged 38 years 6 months 28 days. Survived by parents Nick and Mrs Lehman three brothers Oscar Walter Levi and three sisters Mrs Loulga Puffett Mia Nellie Puffett and Mrs Hather Glenapp. Funeral Sunday March 14 at home Rev Smith of Strawberry Point officiating. Burial Spring Hill Cemetery near Dundes with many relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lehman
Nick Lehman
Elgin
Forestville
Oscar
Walter
Levi
Loulga Puffett
Mia
Neliie Puffett
Hather Glenapp
Rev. Smith
Strawberry Point
Spring Hill Cemetery
Dundes
George Moser
Minneapolis
Minnagota
George van Rho
Christ Moser
Lens Retz
Edward
Clarence Retz
Artington
Chas Kraft
Aurora
John Moser
Gladya
Norma
Dundee
George Retz
Fred Moser
Ruth
Elizabeth
Manchester
Hixin
Attempted Child Stealing in Town City Shocks Local Parents
Two failed kidnapping attempts terrified Town City residents Eva Rogers and Marie Fuhr. A man leaped from an alley as parents passed, pursued by a mother who saw him. Mary Williams was attacked near her home and chased for twenty blocks but unharmed. Children involved are about five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Eva Rogers
Marie Fuhrmaster
Mary Williama
Wan
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Cook
Whnger
John. Berndt
Blake
Clermont
Max Hunsberger
Tha Hoatesa
John Farb Has
Elkader
Ray Smith
M. B Church
Chas
Feller
Frank C. Lowden
Aminols
Bixin Opera House
Otley Awent
Postville
Elgin Canning Co
Carnes
Patsy
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