Mrs Schoni Returns From Minneapolis Hospital Visit
Mrs George N Schoni accompanied by her sister Mrs Nelson returned from Minneapolis Minnesota Monday after a couple of weeks in a hospital there. The trip was fatiguing but she has felt well at times since returning and friends hope for continued improvement. Miss Mabel Holzer will attend the marriage of her cousin Joe E Meyer to Miss Edith Williams in Des Moines. Miss Lena Kirkeberg Mrs Max Hunsberger and Edna have spent this week at the Kirkeberg home in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Schoni
Nelson
Minneapolis
Mann
Schon
Mabel Holzer
Des Moines
Joe E. Meyer
Edith Williams
Lena Kirkeberg
Max Hunsberger
Edna
Kirkeberg
Senatorial Announcement From Allamakée and Fayette Counties
An announcement states the individual runs as a senator representing Allamakée and Fayette counties, pledging to serve under the will of the Republican party and outlining readiness to pursue legislative aims from Waukon, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allamakée
Fayette
Fourt
Waukon
Iowa
Nomination Closed Saturday In Fayette County Primaries
Nomination papers filed closed Saturday with county offices signaling renominat ion contests. Officials without opposition include Supt Belknap Josh Scallan John Winston Harry Blunt Ed Clark and Geo Simpson. County superintendent candidates are Wil lame of Elgin and Greathead of Oelwein. J C Peubert will oppose Gus Gunderson for January 1914 term and J C Ridler will oppose H Wayman for 1913 term. Democrats filed no follow ups with Albert Paul West Union for rep J Philips West Union for sheriff W L Sullivan Oelwein for clerk and T J Leahy West Union Cris Kness Oelwein for January 1914 term. Fayette County Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J. C. Ridler
Oelwein
G. Wayman
W. C. Lewis
C. B. Hughes
Albert Paul
J. Philips
West Union
W. L. Sullivan
T. J. Leahy
Cris Kness
Fayette County
Leases Hotel To George Wilson For Health Needs
Mrs. J. J. Bryant has leased her west town hotel to George Wilson. On Monday May 20 the new proprietor will take possession while Mrs. Bryant remains about four weeks. Her daughter Myrtle’s illness prompts the move to Washington state for health. Wilson and wife are young and expected to maintain the hotel’s high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bryant
George Wilson
Bryant
State of
Washington
Mr. Wilson
Memorial Day Observed in Elgin and Local Events
Memorial Day will be observed in Elgin on Thursday May 20 with public school youths dominating the program. Elgin Concert Band will perform as in past years. A school entertainment at the opera house drew a good crowd with notable high school chorus finale. Mrs. John Falb hosted many old ladies for Grandma Falk’s seventy fourth birthday lunch. The Kensington Club plans spring cleaning and practice. Fred Muehlenthaler returns from Cresco with 320 acres of land. T J Capper attends the state Democratic convention in Burlington. Rubger brings eleven black bass to town. Mothers Day observed at M E church. Seed potatoes available. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs FP Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Opera House
John Falb
Grandma Falk
Kensington Club
F. W. Hughes
Fred Muehlenthaler
Cresco
Fred
T. J. Capper
Burlington
T. Rubger
M. E
Ladies' Cemetery Association
Mra
John Falk
Frank Greenley
R. W. Muehlenthaler
J. C. Cooley
Earn Schori
T. W. Dean
Fred Gehring
Elgin High School Alumni Plan Banquet And Reception
At the alumni meeting held in the high school room on Monday evening May 18, committees were appointed for decorating recreation entertainment and refreshments. Decorating members include Lillie Oswald Ina Stanton Alma Bauder Ben Baumgartner Earn Bauder. Recreation members are Max Thoma Ruth Nicklaus Mae Benson Amelia Etter. Entertainment members are Earl Greenley Susie Capper Selma Weibel Hazel McMillan. Refreshment members are Amelia Williams Grace Boyer Elva Harrington Flossie Capper. All committees report at the school house Monday evening May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin High School
Lillie Oswald
Ina Stanton
Alma Bauder
Ben Baumgartner
Earn Bauder
Max Thoma
Ruth Nicklaus
Mae Benson Amelia Etter
Earl Greenley
Susie Capper
Selma Weibel
Hazel McMillan
Private Sale Of Household Furniture In Elgin
James Boots and Mrs J C Miller host a private sale listing items with prices and notes of social visit. Mentions Mrs Miller’s surprise engraved orange spoon gift from Messia Gus and Max Thorn. Hotel Dewey hosts and California plans cited. Mrs Ed Kingman visits family, trips to West Union Elkader Irvine Crain. New cement sidewalk to cemetery planned. frost affects beans and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Miller
Messia
Gus
Max Thorn
Hotel Dewey
Elkader
Irvine Crain
School Notes Report On Commencement Plans And Activities
Marie Falb was sick this week and Gordon Mosby was absent due to sickness. Commencement programs are being prepared with High School on June 12 and Grammar School on June 14. Mr Conner placed neat coat hangers in the cloak room appreciated by the girls. Alumni met to arrange this year’s gathering for 1912. A Friday evening entertainment raised 31.35 after expenses, contributing to the piano fund amid general approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Mosby
Marie Falb
Mabel Holzer
West Union
Grammar School
Notice to Subscribers on Delayed Payments
Notice to subscribers in arrears thanks those who paid and urges others to settle within the year. Post office rules require subscriptions be paid to maintain second class status. Check your address date and remit promptly.
Commercial Club Meeting Called For Monday Evening
Members of the Commercial Club are notified of a meeting at their room on Monday evening at eight o'clock. All should attend as business of importance will come up for transaction. Remember the date and the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
School of Instruction for Eastern Star in Elgin May 21
Miss Anna Stilwell of Waukon, Eastern Star district instructor, will hold a school of instruction in Elgin next Tuesday May 21. A 2:30 pm meeting for instruction and a special evening meeting with work will follow, with light refreshments served. All members and visiting Stars invited to attend both meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stilwell
Waukon
Eastern Star
Elgin
al. Schori
Susie Capper
F. W. Hughes
Citizens' State Bank Advertises 4 Percent Time Deposits
The bank promotes quick wealth schemes as a warning and invites deposits by promising 4 percent interest on time accounts. It positions itself as a financial adviser and money safeguard for depositors, urging prospective customers to open an account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens' State Bank
Elgin Ordinance Regulating Motor Vehicle Operation
Elgin town passes Ordinance No 136 regulating motor vehicle operation. It requires display of lamps, lights, and registration numbers, sets speed limits, and imposes penalties up to 60 days in jail or $60 fines. Provisions cover horse and vehicle passage, braking and signaling devices, and enforcement from sunset to sunrise. The measure becomes law after May passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regie
Elgin
Pelle
Stites
Perana
Wald
Offenne
A.D
Hanan J. H. Wintrans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Gordon
F. R. Berg & Co
Leases Hotel
Ladies' Aid Society
FP. R. Berg
James
School of Instruction
Gunderson
Rudolph Muehlenthaler
Rock Valley
Elizabeth Muehlenthaler
Misa Myrtle Bryant
Ness
fPuess
Citizens’ State Bank
Gua Thoma
Leslie Lehman
Lew ‘Christ
E. J. Halverson
Mel Kohler
Bert Kohler
Julius Freiburghaus
John Wilson
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Sic
4D Manberger
Upper Iowa University
Intellectual Center
Northeastern Iowa
R. Watson Cooper
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