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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
5
Seed oats and wheat samples offered by Wertcer Bros of Elgin Roller Mills promote Genuine Re-generated Swedish Select Oats and Canadian Fire Select Wheat. The ad notes a harsh winter as a likely omen of a good next crop and urges local farmers to plant more wheat this spring to keep the mill humming.
An advertisement from Dr. O. B. Hanson offers a No 10 car and an Overland No 64 five passenger car in good condition for sale with low prices. Sale details are concise and invite interest from buyers seeking affordable vehicles.
The Alien gang opened fire as Floyd Allen, recent sentence on an officer case, protested his punishment and released nephews from custody. The judge, sheriff, prosecuting attorney, and a juror were killed or wounded inside the Carroll County courthouse. The gang fled to the mountains and are hunted. The Al l ens are wealthy farmers known for distilling and lawbreaking in a region under terror.
Reverend Cooper and Reverend C. B. Larrabee of the United States Army will hold services at the German Baptist Church in Elgin next Sunday evening. Rev. Cooper will deliver the sermon. The invitation is extended to all to attend this interesting meeting.
We show and sell the best shoes made with careful inspection before and after purchase. An expert judge in leather and workmanship reviews every pair before they are placed on our shelves. We do not accept shoes that are not first class in every way.
Mrs. David Moats an early pioneer of Clayton county and long‑time spouse of David Moats died after months of declining health. Born Lydia A. Clapper in Stark County Ohio on July 21 1825 she married David Moats in Richland Ohio on September 11 1843. They moved to Iowa in 1851 settling in Clayton county then Elgin and later to this city in 1899. She left fourteen children nine living, forty eight grandchildren and forty three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home and Styria church with Rev Draewel Rev McCormick and Rev Graham in charge. Interment followed at Illyria Cemetery. The Moats family and friends express gratitude for flowers and support.
Regular Eastern Stars meeting next Wednesday evening March 27 with supper served after by Mrs. J H Willams and Mrs. R W Mueh renthaler. Frank Kimball and family leave soon for Cedar Rapids to run a rooming house. Desirable family, friends wish them success. Mr Kimball is a businessman and Parlor City gains another progressive family. Bg on hand and enjoy yourself at the mask hall Saturday night. Carpenters orchestra to furnish music.
The report lists student absences and tardies across grades, names pupils with perfect attendance, notes upcoming events like a meeting of the Foxes on March 22, and outlines a school program including readings, songs, and musical performances for Friday afternoon at 2 o clock with multiple pupils and instructors named. It also mentions vacation next week and various students away for illness or travel.
Selection of musical programs and local notices from Postville. Mentions Nellie Mattoon and others in performances, plus staff changes at the Postville Farmers Creamery with Irvin D. Hendershott leaving for Oelwein and replacements named. The M E church Ladies Aid Society held a successful supper and program at the opera house raising about $50 for the treasury.
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