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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1915

Page

5

Local notes on repairs and purchases

Hackmann and Harry Kelser owe the grasn at the cemen t H. B. Hadsel drives a Buick 37 bought from John Falk the local dealer Breehr cut his Aret cron of alfalfa this morning William Grover is painting and shinging his home and improving the property Billy aims to have everything in good shape editor reviewed Kigins Methodist church plans impress with stability dignity and worshipfulness the architects express in the view and proportions

Hackmann Harry Kelser Hadsel John Falk Breehr William Grover Billy Kigins

Sermon and Gospel Team Visit at St Pauls Methodist

On Sunday evening May 10 at 8, Dr Ward Connom of West Union will preach in the pastor's stead at St Pauls Methodist. The gospel team from U J A led last Sunday's services to two congregations, drawing large crowds. Young speakers from various classes, some training for teaching or business, shared earnest testimony on religion as a civic duty. The mission plans include repairs to worn pastors, with Gov Graham to spend next Sunday in neighboring church.

Gieldek W. L. Connom West Union Addon Methoilisa Iov

Early May Swat Plan Urges Fight Against Flies

A 19th century plea urges early swatting to curb flies. It warns of endless reproduction and dire consequences if actions lag. The notice complains theft at Luck singer’s farm, vows to catch thieves and holds them responsible for any harm from future incidents.

Elgin Beats Clermont In Season Opener At Kohlers Park

Elgin 10 Clermont 2 marks the opening game of the season at Kohlers Park. Eerl Greenley pitched well for Elgin while Treim started for Clermont. Mel Kohler earned the umpiring duties in a satisfactory fashion. The program promises more games this season including a 8:45 pm Saturday show at the opera house with vaudeville by Al Derby.

Elgin- Clermont Kohlers’ Park Boyy Dia Eerl Greenley Elgin Treim Clermont Mel Kohler

Death of Gretchen Louise Schneider at 4:00 AM

Gretchen Louise Schneider, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F R Schneider, died after a weeklong illness from osteomyelitis and blood poisoning. An operation was performed but the disease spread. Funeral held at home Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Bergfried with the Milan third grade in attendance. Grant County Review Milbank SD.

Gretchen Louise F. R. Schneider Gretchen Preftill W. J. Forelson Ferguson and Flett Holsta Ortonville Golson Bergfried Episcopal Milan Mitle Gretchen Grant County Review Milbank D.ak

Special Election for Town Hall Bonds Proposed

Echo notes a special election to issue 3000 dollars in bonds to buy a town hall. The building includes a basement and large rooms suitable for meetings and storage. The piece urges residents to support the proposal and boost for a town hall.

Echo Tew Council

John Esley Dead in Fayette County Home

John Esley died at his nephew Henry Miller’s home on Friday in May at age seven. Born January 6, 1848 in Canton Ohio, he moved to Fayette County at age five and lived there since. Services were held with John F. Miller and Rev Wedel officiating at the German Baptist church. He leaves a brother, sister, and many relatives. burial at Elgin cemetery followed Sunday activities announcements.

John Ealey Henry Miller Canton Ohio Fayette County John F. Miler Rev. Wedel Elgin Cemetery

School Notes Chronicle Attendance and Honors at Local Grammar

Mrs Samuel Mosby visited the grammar room. Edward Schmid was sick. Edan Welhel missed Monday due to illness. Prefects in attendance were Margaret Crether and others. Intermediates perfect in attendance last month include Haszel Fried en and many more. Seventh and eighth graders show notable attendance, with Maud Patterson and Hazel Hobegger among those commended. Second primary pupils perfect in attendance: Donald Gilson, Harriet Mosby, and others. The eighth grade chose lavender and white colors with motto Labor and Wait.

Samuel Mosby Edward Schmid Edan Welhel Alekness Tomes Conner 8. Mosby Indha Intermediate Department Tha Brimberry Gladys Hulma Miss Capper Misa Waters Dr. Vincent Fayette Priddy Nah Weibel Arteta Guhring Fred Pinney Fried Frieburghaus Glora Blockhus Lilian Patterson Plessie Kiple Molle Snefer Elmer Yenney Bia Schori Opal Schori Trule Weter Edna Webel Trene Boleyn Ton. Teleyn Dor Othy Mor Gerirnds Grether Mddie Klingman Prink Pinney Anna Rens Nison Pyayces Pinney Vivalent Schneider Wilbur Wedel Rich Gehring Lester Groth Hilder Hartson Harold Kiple Mario Mosby Joe Patterson Sohorts Jonnie ‘Hiter Bessie Johnson Pth Iva Stansberry Wdith Grether Olga Gilbertson Joyea Groth Eveling Schori Clara Bauman Ray Klingman Albert Topp Clarence Conner K. GL Kiple Qadys Helms Gordon Mosby Ruth Pinney Bertha Bauman Preida Yenney Maud Patterson

Parable of the Thrifty Parishioner and Deacons

An elder tale recalls a tightwad who withholds his tithe while the preacher visits willfully over a year. Deacons report duty, the minister spares praise, and a year later charity prompts repeated kindness, yet the man still balks at his share as the deacons ponder Tippecary.

NASA Lili

Notice of Election in Elgin Town Minutes

Notice of election to be held in the town room on Tuesday June 15. Question submitted asks if the town corporation of Elgin should issue three thousand dollar bonds for purchase of parcel 16 Block 5 Original Town of Elgin. Town Clerk TH Williams.

Tolg Elgin Fowly de Wai

Real estate listing drive by Alg n Land Co

Notice proclaims new estate advertising campaign by Alg in Land Company seeking farm and real estate listings. Mentions Elmer Schorl visiting Cudux Rapids, oil street work prep, and expectations oil arrival about the oth, with officials Barrington overseeing road dust control efforts.

Algin Land Company

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Iowa The Elgin Spavings Bank II Wee Gus Gunderson Sam's Mosby Sanitas Underwear Max Thomas Lowa H. T. Knudtson Igin, Iowa ST. Paul's Methodist Church Luehainger Luchalnger Mr. Lucksinger Florence Berg Hayyette Elmer Benton P. M. Weaver Weat Union Weibel Bros Edna Knight Chures Entel Quetchen Louise Schnieder John Esley Ladies' Missionary Society Nt Baptist Church Walter Bauman Huckmann TH. Williams Ne State Bank C.F. Becker Bowen Greenley Elgin Elmer Schorl Cudux Rapids Barrington Man Elelo Tlm
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