Waterloo woman arrested on wife desertion charge
Ceci Tripp of Waterloo was arrested Monday at Waterloo by Sheriff A A Robertson and brought before the Grand Jury for April term. George Dew, a former Hawkeye resident, was also brought into custody for alleged unpaid payments, then released after compliance. Judge W L Eichendorf and court reporter A H Woodrow in McGregor preside. roads impeded, they traveled by train. Much time spent on probate orders. J G Schlatter vs M W Henderson Jr settled with quieting title and costs to Schlatter. Foreclosure suits for April term total about 25. list includes farms in Oran, Pleasant Valley, Windsor, Westfield, Banks, Fairfield townships. Marriages licensed: George W Truax to Helen Carter. Harold A Beauchat to Christal Jennings. Community notes: Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Co. vs Lawrence Kerr, First State Bank Arlington vs George Lickits, and other foreclosures announced. Uncle Tom's Cabin plays Elgin April 14–15. Equalization boards to meet Monday for town and township assessment adjustments.
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Ceci Tripp
Waterloo
Waterlolo
A. A. Robertson
a. _Nehring
Sonetr Abril
George Dew
Dew
Hawkeye
Towa
W. L.eichendorf
A. H. Woodrow
McGregor
Iowa
J. G. Schlatter
M. W. Henderson, Jr
J. G. Schlater
Agnes M.collins
John Kerns
Oran Township
Sullivan & Sullivan
Ida Mattocks
Jacob S. Yearous
E. H. Estey
Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Co
Lawrence W. Kerr
Banks Township
John D. Randall
Jane E. Reak
Gilbert L. Smith
Windsor Township
W. H. Antes
L. A. Andrew
Flrst State Bank
Arlington
George A. Lickits
Arington
M. M. Cooney
James D. Gooney
Elmer Cousina
Weatfield Township
First Trust Joint Land Bank of Chicago
James E. Rawson
Fairfield Township
Ezra Patterson Dies in Oregon at 70
Ezra Patterson born July 9 1858 in Clayton county Iowa son of John and Jane Patterson died March 17 1929 in a Portland Oregon hospital at seventy five years eight months eleven days He outlived nine siblings and was married twice first to Maria S Beamer with one son Ezra David died 1895 then to Emma Goodnow who died 1916 He farmed in Clayton and West Union Iowa later moving to West Union He died after a western trip and funeral services were held March 24 1 30 PM at the Methodist church West Union Interment Mt Pleasant cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Patterson
John
Jane
Graham) Patterson
Clayton County
Iowa
Portland
Oregon
Wesley
William
Joseph
Aaron
Samuel
Sarah Atwood
Martha Rees
Catharine Thompson
Patterson
Loetscher Hill
Elgin
Maria S. Beamer
Ezra David
Emma Goodnow
Waucoma
West Union
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Study Club Meeting in Elgin to Discuss History and Work
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club gathered at Mrs L L Kiple's home last Tuesday. The next meeting, April 2, will be at Mrs F Muehlethaler's home with a program including Music Roll Call Champions Marching Through Georgia Sixty Years After Irene Kiple Florida at Work and Play Gladys Schori Life of Andrew Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
L. L. Kiple
F. ©. Muehlethaler
Georgia
Irene Kiple
Florida
Gladys Schori
Andrew Jackson
Hur Stoshi
Chicago
Life
Art
Fred Gehring
Chas
Gehring
Strawberry Point
Echo
Road Superintendent and Patrolman Hired in Pleasant Valley
At the February meeting of Pleasant Valley township trustees Ward Brabham was named road superintendent for the coming year and Thos EK Howard was hired as patrol man. The township will now have one man in charge of patrolling the entire area. Frank and Frances Pinney visited the Arthur Redwinkle home near Postville last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Ward Brabham
Thos. EK. Howard
Frank and
Frances Pinney
Arthur Redwinkle
Postville
Easter Programs at Elgin Churches
Easter Sunday events at St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal and the Baptist Sunday school feature a full morning program. Readings, recitations, solos, duets, and choir pieces lead to an Easter message and benediction. Strong participants include Betty Elkema, Jang Fahey, Lillian Nelson, Eva Mae Frieden, Bobby Allen, Lois Brandt, Gene Schori, Ernestine Schori, Bernita Bopp, Margaret Schupbach, Margaret Crider, Eugene Habeger, and Rev. Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist
Gerald Schori
Ernestine Schori
Bernita Bopp
Margaret Schupbach
Margaret Crider
Gene Schori
Knights of Honor
Lois Brandt
Eugene Habeger
Ond
Clarence Miller
William Weibel
Snyder
Sunday School Institute Held At Oelwein Baptist Church
The county Sunday school institute met in the First Baptist church of Oelwein on Friday March 15 with about fifty in attendance from four towns and nine schools despite poor roads. State secretary Mr Hutton delivered an excellent address and guidance, prompting plans for a Teachers and Officers Training School next fall. The Baptist church provided luncheon and fellowship, praised by W C Van Ness president.
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First Baptist Church
Oelwein
Hutton
Saya W. C. van Ness
The
Baptist Church
Fayette
Luther College honors roll lists top students including Knudtson
At semester end the registrar named students with at least a 90 average. Floyd Knudtson of Elgin, son of Mr and Mrs H T Knudtson, was listed among the honor roll. About 18.7 percent of Luther College students earned honor roll honors this first semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Colege
Floyd Knudtson
Elgin
H. T. Knudtson
Conners Buy Fothergill House. Tenants Remain This Summer
Mr and Mrs Ed Conner recently purchased the Fothergill house of John Falk but will not move in until next fall. They will be away in summer and current tenants the James Powers family will occupy the home until their return. N W Evang has updated lighting at his cafe making it a brighter spot on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Conner
Fothergill
John Falk
Elgin
James Powers
Mrs. Conner
N. W. Evang
High School Operetta Tulip Scene Earns Praise
The high school operetta Tulip ae given in the gym under Mr R C Jorgan drew hearty approval. Dutch windmill and tulips decor enriched the stage with costumes by Miss Schori and pupils. Cast praised for fine performance. parents commended for costumes. attendance affected by bad roads. upcoming events include ancient and medieval Europe studies, baseball practice, and an April 12 physical training exhibition organized by Miss Clemens.
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R. C. Jorgan
Holland
Europe
Whitney
Miss Clemens
Miss Crowe
Miss Vasley
Clermont
Crider
Bessie Grimm
George Mack
Floyd Griesinger
Maxine Hunsberger
Lillian Nelson
Jane Fahey
Helena Boleyn
Louise Baumgartner
Helen Muehlethaler
George Howard
Ruby Boyle
Howard Topp
Baseball Schedule Preview With Major Opponents
Coach Whitney released eight game dates for the season. April 9 Clermont here, April 25 Monona here, April 30 Decorah there, May 3 Hawkeye there, May 7 West Union there, May 10 Postville here, May 14 Decorah here, May 17 Hawkeye here. Prospects look good as the boys face several big teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Clermont
Monona
Decorah
Hawkeye
West Union
Postville
Notice to Farm Fire Members Pay Your Dues
Imperative notice to all members who have not yet paid the annual membership fee of 60c to remit at once. Funds are needed to keep the fire truck in shape and remittance should be sent to F. D. Welch, Secretary, at once. Elgin Farm Fire Assn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Welch
Elgin Farm Fire Assn
Special E S Chapter Meeting Friday March 29
Notice of a special meeting of the E S Chapter Friday night March 29 to initiate candidates. District instructor will attend and a school of instruction is set for 2 o clock in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Frank Frisbie of Clermont visited Tuesday at the Gus Gunderson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Frank. Frisbie
Clermont
Gus Gunderson
Local Auto Dealers Land Big Order
Local dealers report a flood of orders after a ten day push by Fal & Sons totaling twenty seven vehicle and truck orders. The Postville to McGregor corridor will see deliveries next week with Des Moines and Sioux City contracts boosting activity. Egg market data show Capper Hatchery and three buyers driving farmers' income in Elgin as receipts top a thousand dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
John Fal & Sons
Iowa
Postville
McGregor
John
Walter Falk
Ed Fahey
Sioux City
Des Moines
Lytle Construction Company
All Elgin Teachers Re-Elected by School Board
At a special meeting the Elgin board voted to retain the existing teaching staff and prepare contracts for next year. All board members attended. The staff list includes L. B. Carter as superintendent Agnes Crowe principal Chas Whitney coach and economics Lucille Clemens athletics home economics Rudolf Jorgenson English band and music Hazel Frieden seventh and eighth grades Geraldine Schori fifth and eighth grades Marie Mosby third and fourth grades Belva Benson first and second grades The janitor position for next year was also established as a city job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Carter
Agnes Crowe
Chas, Whitney
Lucille Clemens
Rudolf Jorgenson
Hazel Frieden
Geraldine Schori
Marie Mosby
Belva Benson
Large Barn Struck by Lightning on Gottlieb Denmer Farm
Lightning struck the Gottlieb Denmer farm barn early Friday, tearing the cupola and roof spouting but causing no fire. Ben Denmer found partially burned shingles, and with about 56 cattle and several horses inside, the Dennlers credit luck and note nearby buildings risked damage if flames had spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Denmer
Ben Denmer
Three Days Left to Pay Taxes Reminder
By March 31 the first payment is due in the county treasurer's office. Since the List falls on Sunday, today, tomorrow, and Saturday are the only days to pay. Elgin banks are ready to accept last minute payments quickly. After March 31 a penalty attaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
No More Letters for Iowa Auto Licenses Planned
Iowa will issue license plates without county letters. Counties will be numbered alphabetically, Adair as 1, Adams 2, Aliamakee 3, up to Wright at 99. The system replaces letter codes with numeric county identifiers.
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Iowa Auto Licenses
Iowa
Adair County
Adams
Aliamakee
Wright
Cemetery Assn Meeting Nears April 3 at Lehman Home
The L. C. A. will meet next Wednesday evening April 3 at the home of Mrs. Samuel Lehman. Bobby Gruver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Gruver, has been ill these past days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lehman
Bobby Gruver
Lew Gruver
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Traeger
George W. Truak
Helen Louise Carter
Harold A. Beauchat
Christal L. Jennings
Elmer Pinney
John Etter
Dorothy
Jake Scheer
Tom
Elgin Opera House
Elgin Town Council
Pleasant Valley Township Trustees
Capper
Lyons
Aster
ST. Paul's
the Baptist Sunday School
Gladys Burg
Lawrence
Clarence Muehlethaler
Leo Grether
Guy Probert
Mc Granahan
Anna Rennison
CO. Sunday School Institute
Luther College
B. B
E. S
St. Paul’s
Mel Kohler
Elmer Schori
A. M. Weibel
Ida Patterson
M. E. Bible Class
Study Club
Cook County
Hutchinson
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