Elgin Town Council Minutes April 2 1988 Session
The Elgin Town Council met in regular session and then a special session. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Bills were presented and approved. John Falb and Frank Grether were among the named council members voting to approve, with others also recording votes. The license request of Christ & Co. to operate a billiard and post table business on Latiga Street was granted. The town dispensed with a parvice of 2 ards. The Board of Equalization met on April 4 and 5 with all members present to review 1923 assessment rolls. Assessor Frank L. Capper and various property owners appeared with petitions and objections. Changes to assessments were approved for several properties and refunds recommended for 1922 tax levies on a specific parcel. The Board adjourned to April 6 and then reconvened, authorizing adjustments and notifying affected property owners to appear on April 17 for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Town
Goupeil
Hughes Wis
Couiel Net
Falb
Grether
Baumesrtner
Xipie
Yaa
BR I
Migin
Ows
Board of Equalization
Perstant
Frank L. Capper
P. m. Sambul Mosby
Board of
Franklin Street
Ziven
Guvesaor
John P
Emma Lewin
Celia Meyer
Mughlethaler
J.J. Phillips
Snyder
W.'H. Schupbach
Bell
Iowa
Hughes
Falk
Kiple
Emma Lewis
Mia
C.J. Harrington
B“Hunsberger
Bauomgartner
Sehort
John Johnson
Frank Gehring
Fred Reichert
Emil Snyder
EL Hunsberger
Wm. Schupbach
Elizabeth Hadd
Morton
Board of County Supervisors
H. F. Becker
Board of Supervisors
Samuel Mosry
Notices In Bankruptcy In the District Court of Iowa
In the Northern District of Iowa John B Brackin bankrupt case No 1364 trustee Gus Gunderson asks authority to sell all property by private or public sale Objections must be filed with Referee in Bankruptcy by 9 am May 10 1923 to prevent sale Dated Dubuque Iowa April 30 1923 John G Chalmers Referee in Bankruptcy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Iowa
John B. Brackin
Gus Gunderson
Ifa
Dubuque
John G. Chalmhers
Elgin High Alumni Elect Officers For New Year
The Elgin High School Alumni Association held a Monday meeting at Citizens State Bank and elected Misa Florence Kohler as president, Charles Gruver as vice president, Ida Oleson as secretary, and Walter Kohler as treasurer. Committees were named for the year includingReception Hulda Meyer Edith Grether Harold Greenley. Entertainment Flossie Capper Nelle Mattoon H. Knudtson. Refreshments Florence Bergers O P Broehr Max Thomas. Decorating Opal Schori Frieda Freiburghhaus L Kiple Clarence Bohor. They plan to report next Monday evening May 7 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Citizens’ Stute Bank
Misa Florence
Kohler
Charles Gruver
Ida Oleson
Walter Kohler
Flossie Capper
Nelle Mattoon
H. T. Knudtson
Hulda, Meyer
Edith Grether
Harold ‘Greenley
Florence Bergers
P. Broehr
Max ‘Thoma
Opal Schori Frieda Freiburghaus L. i Kiple
Clarence Bohor
Citizens' State Bank
Sale of ten second hand cars to Harry Goodman
John Falk & Son sold ten used cars to Harry Goodman of Volga City for 235 dollars. The mix included a Hupmobile two Oaklands two Fords two Overlands a Mitchell a BE M F and a Maxwell, eight cars capable of moving under their own power. The article argues second hand cars have little market unless a ready buyer with use appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falk & Son
Harry Goodman
Volga City
Volga
BE. M. F
Maxwell
Collision at Lehman corner injures cars but not people
Last evening a two car crash at Lehman corner involved John Luchsinger turning from north to Center Street and Loftatuen from west toward south. Both vehicles collided head on. both sustained heavy damage to wheels radiators and bodies, yet all occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Corner
John Luchsinger
Center Street
Loftatuen
Luchsinger
Loftstuen
Sunday Church Schedule and Fellowship Call
Sunday May 6 features German service at 10 a.m. and English service at 2 p.m. with a 12:16 p.m. church dinner and 1 p.m. junior and committee meetings. A communion at 2 p.m. and a fellowship appeal urge full Sunday school attendance, a prize for new scholars, and a May 10 prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Also note Ascension Day and a well attended baptismal service last Sunday evening.
Bale Small bungalow sale at Clermont to pay creditor
Property formerly of Andreas Hanson from Rock Island depot near Clermont. Bale Small bungalow to be sold to satisfy a creditor. Desirable bargain. See J. A. Brickson, Admr, at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Scrosa
Rock Island Depot
Andreas Hanson
J. A. Brickson
Admr
Residence For Bale: Mrs Christina Hunsberger House Sale
An estate sale will close on a six room Main Street residence. The property, described as desirable and well located, is offered by Efford Hungberger. A full calendar of the floating timetable for the school year will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Hunsberger
Main Street
Jnquire
Efford Hungberger
Will Have Park Through Elgin Community Club
The Elgin Community Club plans a public park using lots owned by Mrs. Gus Holyer and Gunderson & Moaby. They will rent the property cheaply and fill wrecked basements with clean filler to create a grassy park, aiming for a feature that enhances the town. A leasing and work committee was appointed at a recent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Elgin
Gus Holyer
Gunderson & Moaby
Notice of Trustee's Sale in bankruptcy for Anna Anderson
In Clayton County Iowa the trustee Hugh Patterson will sell at Elgin Savings Bank Elgin Iowa on May Tth 1923 at 2 PM an undivided one sixth interest in 97.29 acres described as lots 5 and 6 of section 34 township 94 range 5 west subject to a life estate in Anna Anderson Dated April 20 1923 F R Berg Auctioneer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of
Iowa
Anna Anderson
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin
Turkey River
Clayton County
Hugh Patterson
F. R. Berg
Sermon and activities at M E Church Notes
The M E Church announces next Sunday's sermon Some lessons from the birds. Children are invited. Arleta Gehring will play a piano solo. Sunday school at 11. Hopeworth League at 7 15. BNEs ring service at Bo'clock. Time changes noted. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Study class Wednesday at 4. Epworth League social in the basement Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Arleta Gehring
Bnes
Bo'clock
Oasis of health in desert of disease at Postville Hospital
April care list shows diverse cases at Postville Hospital including myotomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hysterectomy, ovarian cyst, abortions, miscarriages, fractures, abdominal trauma, anemia, brain congestion, rheumatism, pulmonary tuberculosis, and multiple confinements highlighting the hospital as a vital rest and recovery oasis for travelers in ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Hughes Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs F W Hughes marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on April 30 with a Sunday evening gathering for friends. The Easington Club surprised the couple with a picnic supper and a silver salad fork gift from Mr Mosby, while both groups enjoyed the evening and the couple’s warm hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hughes
Easington Club
von Seamer
Babie
Mosby
Hughes
Weibel Mill Company Seeks Local Merchants for Flour Feeds
Notice states a special arrangement with International Mining Company and Quaker Oats to supply Seal of Minnesota Flour and Ful-O-Pep Poultry Feeds via local jobbers. Encourages merchants to request these products to support home industry and avoid high freight costs from out of town suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Mining Company
Quaker Oats Company
Seal of Minnesota
Weibel Mill Company
Grant’s Humble Roots Shape His War Attire
A fragment recalls General Grant’s sensitivity to public scorn for his gray uniform. After completing his West Point term he received a furlough and faced jeers from his hometown, shaping his reluctance to wear the uniform publicly. He wore it only when required, often choosing a private soldier’s cloak over rank attire during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
West Point
Grint
Eastern Stars Set Regular Meeting Wednesday Evening
The Eastern Stars will meet in regular session Wednesday evening of next week. Members are urged to remember the date and be on hand in time, especially those who hold an office.
Payette County Court House Contract Awarded
The Tapager Construction Co of Albert Lea Minnesota won the Payette county court house bid at $140,300 with total project cost $253,434, far below earlier bids. Construction will start soon with a fireproof stone and metal three story building featuring a large lobby, vaults, and court rooms incl juror dormitories and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Payette County Court House
Tapager Construction Co
Albert Loa
Minnesota
Weat Union
Nf Waterloo l
J. G. Ralston
G. AR
Buvorder
Distriet
Arbor Day Thoughts at High School by Mrs Lana Henderson
High School held a Friday afternoon program on Arbor Day with Mrs Lana Henderson president of the Study Club explaining why trees and plants should be preserved. Geraldine Schern Louisa Meyer and the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs offered readings and two adlections followed by assembly singing. Visitors included Mrs Samuel Mosby and Mrs Ed Kingman. William R Blake of Clermont spoke on how bills become laws in Iowa and the student writers were Miss Louise Schorl Mrs H D Yack Mrs C Rennison and Mr Hughes. Algona dispatch notes Kossuth county farm bureau hires Elizabeth Upton as home demonstration agent starting June 16 after degree from Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Henderson
Geraldine Schern
Louisa Meyer
Samuel Mosby
Ed Kingman
William R. Blake
Clermont
Fayette County
Fortieth General Assembly
Iowa
Blake
Louise Schorl
H.D. Yack
C. Rennison
Hughes
Upton
Algona Dispatch
Ds Moines Register
Kossuth County
Elizabeth
Iowa State College
Misa Upton
Quisqueton
Elgin
Harmony
Minnesota
Mss
Upper Town University
Daily absence toll at 141,605 schoolchildren in Towa
The article reports 141,605 children miss school daily in Towa costing the state 10,600,000 in tuition and 44,000,000 yearly in related investments. It cites preventable illness as a major factor, notes rural counties suffer most, and details health findings from Howard County examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Howard County
Gidernvefelt
Eresea
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Samuss
Bleit
Peraitant
Ben Sehorl
Samuel
Mosby, Town
Beld
Baptist Church
Rigin Town
Penn the
Board of Directors
Epworth League
Court House
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