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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
2
Vida Fox seven suffered a leg fracture last Wednesday, now recovering. Numerous social calls include Mrs Reed and Col deen, Mrs Gell of West Union, and Mrs Abbie Smith's return from Waterloo. Local travel, visits, and church events fill the week as Wadena and surrounding towns host graduations, sports, and community gatherings.
Sunday gatherings and weekly events as residents visit, dine, party and host in Grand Meadow and nearby Oscian. Names include Olson, Wharram, Osmundson, Lyngane, Larson, Helm, Heim, and Berntsson. church circles, confirmations, birthdays, and home visits are noted across multiple households.
Mary Agnes Keenan Nicklaus died May 8, 1934, at Elgin Iowa after a full life rooted in Elkader and Montreal. She married Charles W. Nicklaus in 1889 and left four children Ruth, Harry, Helen, and Theodore, the latter dying in 1918 in training. A Kensington Club organizer and member of veterans and American Legion auxiliaries, she was noted as a devoted wife and mother who supported her family after her husband’s 1905 death. funeral held at home with Rev. J. J. Snyder officiating. Burial in Elgin cemetery.
We thank our neighbor and friends for many kindnesses shown during our recent bereavement, the death of our mother Mrs Nicklaus. Everyone of these acts has been a comfort to us, the Children.
Mrs Nicklaus, long known among West Union residents, died at her home on Tuesday morning after a brief illness with pneumonia. A diabetic for years, her heart failed and she passed away suddenly. A frequent visitor at the R C Woodard home, she cared for a ailing daughter and remained a devoted reader and a gracious presence to many. Canadian by ancestry, she had lived near Elgin and left numerous friends who mourn her death and extend sympathy to family and friends, including granddaughters Jane and Deborah.
Ella Lucinda Shaffer daughter of Israel and Mary Shaffer was born November 8 1868 in Illyrian township and died May 4 1984 at her Clayton home. She married Samuel J Greenley on July 3 1887 and had three children Ray who died in infancy Earl and Pearl. She joined the Methodist church at Arlington and remained a faithful member. She survived by two children one sister Mrs. Sarah Phillips four grandchildren and a quiet long life devoted to family and faith.
Several nieces and nephews and friends gathered as funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Hlyria church. Rev. J. F. Zeilinger officiated, and interment followed in Syria cemetery beside her husband.
Nancy J. Shaffer of Lincoln Nebraska died May 8 1934 at age 76 after a life as a pioneer settler with Sylvester Shaffer. She survived by son Arthur V Shaffer daughter Cora Mae four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held in Lincoln with burial in Alma Nebraska beside husband and daughter. She was active in United Brethren Caldwell Memorial church Sumday school Woman's Relief Corps Rebekah lodge and Eastern Star chapters.
John J. Davis suffered chronic constipation for six years and found relief after using Adlerika. He reports feeling like a new person and praises the quick acting, safe remedy available at leading druggists in Elgin Brick City Pharmacy Clermont.
Weibel Mill Company figures in Elgin chatter as Frank Greenley visits Clermont and Mrs. Dean is ill with her daughter Mrs. Roth aiding at home. L. H. Buenneke elected Fayette county bankers’ association president. Kneeland moves out of county. Mortons Bulk Salt promotion runs Saturday only. Harry Micklaur family travel from Chicago after funeral and business matters. Weibel, Schupbach, and Rothlisberger travel to Ames for Weisha visit. William Weibel studies electrical engineering. others plan future study.
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