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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1923

Page

4

TLLYRIA COMMUNITY GOSSIP AND EASTER NOTES

A mixed local update lists residents visiting, hosting, and socializing in West Bend, Laning, New Albin, and Oak Grove. Easter plans include eggs for Cedar Rapids hospital and a church program with the sermon. Families mentioned include Aulden Patera, Gladya Baldwin, Arthur Chapman, Will Kerr, C. Klingman, Adolph Hanson, Levi Pulfer, Sigurd Hope, Fred Rothlisberger, Glen Mackellar, Walter Wenger, Mrs. Wenger, Mrs. Yearovus, Mrs. Chapman, Lena Hunsberger, and Grace Foxwell.

Jack Shaffer C. M. Klingman Harry Relenert Adollph Hanson Fred Rohlsberger West UN Sigurd Hope Fred Rothlisberger Glen Mackellar Walter Wenger U. S. VA Will Wenger Volga City C. Wenger Jerome Yearovus Martha Chapman Lena Hunsberger Forrest Gerald Bnoa Howard Oak Grove Grace Bila Foxwell Watena Des Moines

Community notes from Monona area visitors and visits

Edwin Olson transacted business at St. Olaf Monday. Agnes Bilden visited Ida Mark Monday evening. Quear Nyborg vacationed a few days. Cade Papian and Alphie Thorson hosted guests in Clermont. Clarence Anderson and Pete Anderson stayed at parental homes. Mrs. Albert Gulsgig called on Marlin Nelson. All vicinity teachers attended Study Center at Monona Tuat Saturday. Harold Opland family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson Sunday. Abel Mark from West Union began at the parental home Thursday. Rev. Shefreland of West Asalon served as guest at the Mork home Saturday. Tina Nelson visited her aunt near Clermont this week. Bawin Olson stayed with West Union hosts Tuesday night. A box social and program planned April 6 at Marlow School. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Skipshoug of Clermont visited Cornelius Relerson. John Wald, Cornelius Stelerson transacted business at Elkader Thursday. Mrs. Lou Belerson and Mrs. Edwin Oleon will host the Missionary Society at church parlors Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Taudgard hosted Rev. Shofreland and Ernest Aversa at dinner Sunday. Gladys Lotstuen will assist Mrs. Cornelius Relerson with household duties this summer. she began work Monday. Rev. Shefreland of West Union preached Sunday morning but service moved to town due to chimney trouble. Mrs. Relerson and her mother left for La Crosse Tuesday for surgery. well wishes extend for her recovery. We note a saying about big and little men.

Edwin Olson St. Olaf Agnes Bilden Ida Mark Quear Nyborg Cade Papian Alphie Thorson Clermont B. Nelson Clarence Anderson Pete Anderson Bigin Albert Gulsgig Marlin Nelson Monona Tuat Harold, Opland Gueata Martin Nelson Abel Mark Weet Union Stert Mork Rev Shefreland West Asalon K. BE Tina Nelson A. Thorson Bawin Olson West Union Harry Stolle Marlow School Come I. H. Skipshoug Corneliue Relerson Low Retergon John Wald Cornelius Stelerson Transaclad Elkader Lou Belerzon Edwin Oleon H.R. Taudgard Shofreland Weat Union Ernest Aversa Gladys Lotstuen Cornelius Referson Harold Opland Cornelius Relerson J. H. Skarshoug la Crosse Wisconsin

West Union social notes and obituaries reflect community life

Mrs. George Howard and family hosted at West Union. Eva Crain and Mrs. Bila Barnhouse visited. Funeral attendance for Mrs. Lewis Appleman noted. Appleman dies after brief illness. Freshman party at West Union High School with Gayle Hovey, chaperoned by Gertrude Wright and Civie. Mrs. Appleman honored with short services by Rev. E J Wykle.

Cheery Valley Social Roundup Recaps Local Visits

Ruth Schupbach spent the weekend at the Albert Butikofer home. Gertrude Muller went to work for Mrs. Leo Cossatt near Elkader. Mrs. Martin Hanson hosted neighbor ladies for a quilt gathering. Ellen Hanson returned from Charles City after a Sunday visit. Louisa and Lydia Dennler tended the Henry Larson home near Elkader. Mrs. Bro Meyer and Leo of near West Union visited her parents here. Martha Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Venrous visited the Thos Hansen home. The Hansens and Mrs. Jake Dennler visited the Adolph Baumgartner home. Mrs. Alex Baumgartner and Mrs. Brie visited Hampton Monday to spend a week with Lews Behneider. Frank Curisten and John Schneider of near Elgin went to Hampton to see Louis Behneider at Lutheran hospital. they returned Friday. District No. 9 reopened after a week’s vacation. The teacher Miss Milzabeth Grimm was at home while her parents visited Milnats.

Ruth Schupbach Albert Butikofer Gertrude Muller Leo Cossatt Elkader Martin Hanson Ellen Hanson Charles ‘City Louisa Lydia Dennler Henry Larson Bro Meyer Aon Leo Near West Union Martha Chapman Song Jerome Venrous Thos Hansen This Iallen Jake Dennler Adolph Baumgartner Alex Baumgartner Tien Brie Hampton Lews Behneider Frank Curisten John Sehneider Tear Elgin Louis Behneider Lutheran District No. 9 Wacher Milzabeth Grimm Milnats

Tax receipts reveal district and school mill rates

Tax receipts list district mill rates: Donnan 19.6, Fairbank 68.1, Maynard 83.7, St. Lucas none, Alpha 46.4, Oran 42.9, Lamont 75.4, Randalia 62.8, Branley 62.8, Fayette 60.6. Town school rates: Arlington 85.4, Clermont 88, Elgin 63.3, Fairbank 63.1, Hawkeye 66, Oakwelnt 113.6, Wilena 63.6, Wauoonia 25.7, Westgate 62.2, West Union 70.0.

Donnan Fairbank Maynard St. Lucas Alpha Oran Mila Lamont Randalia Branley Fayette Arlington Clermont Elgin Hawkeye Oakwelnt Wiilena Wauoonia Westgate West Union

Residence For Bole The Mra Christin Hunsberger

Property on Main Street described as desirable with well located lot. Sale includes room house and odd lot with planned close date and taquine of BMord Slunsberger.

Mra. Christin Hunsberger & Room House Main Street

Letter debunks coin hoarding myth and notes Peace Dollar spread

A reader from Idaho Springs argues that the Peace Dollar coinage thrived last year with thousands minted in Denver and other places. He notes the coin shows Peace under the eagle and suggests a scarcity of Iron Men tokens due to their limited mintage.

United States

Plans and specs for school addition ready

The plans and specifications for the proposed school addition are prepared by M. V. Kiple who also drafted them. Citizens may view the blueprints by contacting Samuel Mosby, secretary of the school board, and are urged to consider the need for better educational facilities for the town’s children.

M. V. Kiple Mr. Kiple Samuel Mosby

Old Homestead on Screen at Bigin Opera House

Rating Viliges presents The Old Homestead a Paramount feature opening Sunday and Monday at the Bigin Opera House. James Cruze directs Theodore Roberts T Roy Barnes George Fawcett Harrison Ford Ethel Wales and others star as villagers hire a minister for a gospel sermon after a storm devastates their town, while the home remains intact.

Paramount Bigin Opera House Kamer James Cruze Theodore Roberts T. Roy Barnes George Fawcett Harrison Ford Ethel Wales Frital Ridgway Kathleen O'Connor James Mangan Frank Hagen Wall Covington E. J, Brady

Hovey Farm Sold Near Ridgeway in Decorah

The late K T Hovey family farm near Ridgeway, about two miles from Decorah, comprising 80 acres, was sold last week. It was purchased by Emma Hovey, a daughter from Decorah, at 161 25 dollars per acre.

K.T. Hovey Decorah Ridgeway Wen Emma Hovey

Notice of cash-only work policy from HH and Steele

A notice states a strict cash-only policy for work with no credit accepted. It directs that anyone unable to pay cash should not submit work, emphasizing the instruction as a universal directive from HH and Steele.

Steele

Thrift and Wealth Ambitions In Early Life Cited

A historical reflection notes that many Americans squander earnings until around age forty when family duties bite, then blame the world if they have not become millionaires. It urges Mother Mize to teach thrift and energy in youth.

Public notice of school district election in Elgin Iowa

Public notice to qualified voters of the Independent School District of Elgin Fayette County Iowa that an election will be held on the 8th day of April 1993 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Towd Hit Blain Tow a within the district to vote on a proposition to issue 32000 dollars in bonds for constructing and equipping an addition to the present schoolhouse. Notice by order of the Board of Directors Samuel Hosey secretary with details from the March 1833 resolution.

Ta Herghy Ulyen Eigin Fayette Tawasl Towd Hit Blain Towa Andeswétiderit Jewa Oxford Withio Independent School ‘Distric of Elgin Code of Jews Board of Directors Bigin Iowa Ala Samuel. Hosey Beo'y

Baseball association selects officers for coming year

The Enterprise notes the baseball association elected J. C. Halverson as president W. A. Knedlard as secretary B. M. Hoag as treasurer and W. R. Binke as manager for the ensuing year. The group expects a strong season with many old players trying for spots and a committee formed to secure Clermont a place in the Little Eight.

The Baseball Association J. C. Halverson W. A. Knedlard BM. M. Hoag W. R. Binke Clermont

Take Notice On Settling Accounts From Grimmé Schuphach

A notice states many indebted respond to our request for settlement of accounts but a few have not. it urges all who owe to call at once to settle. The message is signed by Grimmé Schuphach, described as an Egyptian crank.

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Illyrea Church Cedar Rapids Gunder Eva Crain George Howard Bila Barnhouse Katia Mary. Clements Arthur Pattern Melvin Boyer Peter Fischal Alta Vista Lewis Appleman George Craft Elgin Blanchard Arthur Patterson Frieda Miller Grace Gruyar Dave Rowland Phyllis Louisa Burk Frances Munger Hazelton Martin Hovey Hone West Union High School Gayle Gertrude Wright Misa Civie Here Cheery Valley Bole Pians and Specifications Sigourney Review Hovey Farm Éeifl Feue Tese Dave F- You Tom Benson Enat Elkader-West Union Road Poland Hina Hoge China Janesville Asec Ion Igllon Smth Sarge Bette D. F. Wiltsie T. N Carothere Sardeil Mosby Clerk
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