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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
5
Three women are pained on the pet it Jory pail for the November term of the District Court. The presiding judge tried in the pat batt deeds. The jurors listed include Ar cher, 68, Oelwein D, Haltionan, F Ty Oelfreth. The court now adjourns and schedules routes at 10:80.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a fragmentary phrase about Chan Fon and a quoted rhyme style. No clear event, person, or place can be identified for a coherent headline or summary.
Mary Helfercampee wed Charles Muellenthaler at St Bernard’s Church in Tugaday South Dakota. The ceremony was at five o’clock in the morning with close relatives present. A wedding dinner for twenty two followed at the bride’s aunt Mrs John Davis home. The couple plan a honeymoon trip to Montreal and will reside in Gattynburg after.
Early settlers in the southeastern part of Hikikeo county confront threats as a group seeks protection and safe passage through unsettled lands. The community coordinates with local leaders to secure safety for homes and future settlements amid ongoing frontier tensions.
Fragmentary church notes from Baptist group indicate November 18 morning service and November 11 gathering plans. The Ladies Society will host a Thanksgiving Day event with proceeds benefiting missionary work and home and abroad causes.
The Fayette County Farm Bureau Association will hold its annual meeting at the Fayette Opera House in Payette on Tuesday, November 5. Ed Cunningham, secretary, will provide reports from the president secretary and treasurer. County Ag agent Sian H. Combs urges every bureau member to attend.
Message of gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and respect shown during the bereavement. The family thanks all who shared in their sorrow and asks continued prayers.
A table shows state and local taxes with no special levies for sewer costs. State tax gets a small share of total taxes while school taxes account for 46 percent. Using 1830 census population, it implies children pay the same tax rate as adults. A typical family pays about $80.26 for government outside special levies, while a family of five would be charged about $200.80.
Chiteary died Thursday October 27 1921 near Main six miles east after a fall from a barn under construction. Born April 20 1874 in Wagner township Clayton County he married Molly Julie Houg in 1906. Survived by wife six children aged parents two brothers and a large local sympathy response followed the funeral held October 20.
The message notes that the community program for this year is in the process of formation and calls for collective effort to ensure a very successful year. It emphasizes teamwork and forward planning among participants and organizers.
A Holstein cow owned by W C Gleim exhibiting at the National Dairy Show in St Paul contracted pneumonia and died. The loss hit town hard as the cow was among the best bred in the Gleim herd and finished sixth in the exhibit. Fayette county praises Pauli Stewart of Maynard for top Holstein honors at the Waterloo cattle congress.
Eight inspectors from the state automobile department are dispatched to enforce a new headlight law. They will monitor dimmers and delinquent motorists, quietly patrolling garages and city streets. Violators face prompt action once detected.
The system will assign serial plate numbers for next year beginning in Polk County due to size and population. Plates will have black letters on an aluminum base and each county’s numbers will start at one.
An item describes a nearly new Ford truck with a double box and rack, pitched as a first class outfit for a farmer. The notice credits J. C. Halverson of Clermont and mentions sows.
Relatives and friends surprised the couple on their fortieth wedding anniversary. About twenty six guests gathered at their home for greetings, gifts, and a meal with wall baskets and good things to eat followed by a social hour and magic show. Best wishes for many happy returns were expressed.
Cream routes for a one year term beginning January 2 next year will be let to the lowest bidder. Sealed bids to be received by the secretary of the board. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M. Luchsinger, Secretary.
Tohn Neuenschwander married Mr John Neuenschwander on a Saturday in Cedar Rapids to Miss Myrtle Irene Papnan. They traveled to Davenport and then proceeded to Fayette for a visit at the home of his mother Mrs FL Neuenschwander in Fayette County Leader.
Notice of a Wednesday evening meeting on November 8 for Elgih Chapter No 162 0 HS. Business and reports from the Grand Chapter will occupy attention. all members should be present promptly. Mrs Otty Topp was a West Union visitor Saturday.
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