County Court Schedule and Local Arrests Report
The County Seat notes postponed court actions and lists cases including Croatt v Kuennan and Williamson v Cors pits. State of Iowa v W rounds likely to be tried end of Nov. Past week saw arrests for intoxicated driving and illegal liquor transport with fines set. Marriage licenses issued include Simpson Fauser Boland Deeney Bartz Fritz and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croatt
Kuennan
Hayward ‘Schrader
Borsefield
Phoe
Horsefield
Milwaukeessa Int. Co
Broders
Puls
Lynch
Mabon
Klug
Étial
Marshall
Field & Co
Nelson & Olson
Capper
Smith
State of
Iowa
District Court
Oscar Simpson
Oelwein
Marjorie M. Fauser
W. Cletus Boland
Waucoma
Anna Deeney
William B. Butts
Charles City
Lenora L. Bartz
Martin Fritz
Sumner
Lena M
Lena
Arnold C. Schmidt
Elgin Study Club Meeting Set for Nov 18 at Mrs Mosby
The Elgin Study Club will meet next Tuesday evening, November 18, at the home of Mrs. Samuel Mosby. The program lists a roll call, a verse of Scripture, a Thanksgiving custom by Verne Mosby, a feature on old time hospitality by Georgia Strand, readings of Miles Standish by Ida Thomas, and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Samuel Mosby
Verne Mosby
Georgia
Miles Standish
Ida
Thoma. Mupic
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Near Block Farm to Meet
The Elgin Legion and Auxiliary will hold its next meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Block, northeast of town, on Monday evening, November 17. Members are urged to attend. guests include Mr. and Mrs. Was Frederick of West Union, Mrs. Ray Shatter and her children, and Leo Paige of Fayette visiting at the H B Gitron home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Michael Blocklus
Mra
Frederick
West Union
Ray Shatter
Dren
Leo Paige
Fayette
H.B. Gitron
Ilyria Events At Elgin Opera House This Week
Ilyria players and Ilyria orchestra perform at the Elgin opera house on Thursday Nov 18. H H Wikan closes Bale at 1 p m on Wednesday Nov 19. Home Talent Play Aid Society at Elgin opera Monday Nov 24. Library benefit Friday Dec 5. Junior Class Play at high school auditorium Friday Dec 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Players
Ilyria Orchestra
Elgin Opera House
H. H. Wikan
Aid Society
Wadena fans recall Elgin-Wadena football clash
In Wadena last Friday evening locals teased the Elgin-Wadena game after the match. Wadena’s high school teams are noted for spirit and talent led by standout Dutch Aeschliman. The Elgin-Wadena game was clean with no trouble on or off the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Move Northeast of Clermont Relieves Elder Kittle Family
Mr and Mrs Clifford Littleson and their family moved yesterday to the Home Far Farm West of Elgin owned by Pleasant Valley Farm Company to relieve the elder Kittle sons of farm work as they age. The Christ farm west of Elgin will be tenanted by Mr Shellhammer from near Castalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Littleson
Elgii
Pleasant Valley Farm Company
Kittlesons
Kittleson
Christ Farm
Elgin
Shellhammer
Castalia
Another Reason for Going to Church
An Osage Press note reflects on funeral rituals and church involvement. It notes mourners who never engaged in church work may feel awkward asking favors from the institution. The piece cautions that critics of the church may one day rely on ministers and ceremonies for loved ones.
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Osage Press
Trapping Rights Standoff Over River Bank Strip
Debate grows as trappers claim an old law frees riverbank travel and trapping along the Turkey river. Landowners counter that rights must be enforced, urging calm and thorough investigation before rash action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Sheriff A A Robertson Thanks Voters of Fayette County
A A Robertson thanks Fayette County Iowa voters for loyalty and pledges to serve. The notice also mentions the death of Mrs Fred Schutte of Postville, a well known local resident, who died last Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa
A. A. Robertson
Fred Schutte
Postville
Olson Gilson Misa Agnea Olson Weds Donald Gilson
Olson Gilson Misa Agnea Olson daughter of Decorah residents united with Donald F. Gilson in a single ring ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage Caledonia Minnesota Rev Clarence L Lee officiated brides attendant Mrs C L Lee and Mr Clive Helms. He is from Elgin area and a Capper Hatchery worker. They plan to reside in Elgin with best wishes from the Echo and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Agnea B. Olson
Juline Olson
Decorah
Donald F. Gilson
Caledonia
Minn
Clarence L. Lee
C. L. Lee
Clive Helms
West Union
Mr. Gilson
H. B. Gilson
Elgin
Elgin High School
Oelwein Business College
Capper Hatchery
Unemployment In Elgin Not Yet A Problem
The column notes little evidence of unemployment in Elgin with many towns offering work. It states there is work for those who wish to work but wages may not satisfy everyone and offers free help through the wanted column for those seeking jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Notice to Advertisers and Sabula Shell Shipment
Notice to advertisers urges early submission before rush periods Tuesday and Wednesday to improve service. Sabula button factory owner Barney Binhoff reports receipt of a carload of shells, signaling Chalmers & Son plans to reopen soon after a May shutdown due to business slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapt
Barney Binhoff
Sabula
Chalmers & Son
Sabula Gazette
Bank Stockholders Meet to Ratify Merging Action
Bank stockholders gathered to ratify a merger after the boards approved the action, a move driven by legal requirements though 75 percent had already signed. Attendees reported increased confidence among patrons and expect financial efficiency benefiting both banks and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mably
Tate Ee Ene
Igs
Fellowship meeting at Garnaville hosts Elgin Masons
Elgin members of the Northeast Town Masonic Fellowship Association were invited to Garnaville Lodge for the third meeting of the season. Held at Turner hall on Wednesday evening November 12, Rev A A Rideout of Manchester spoke as a special guest and delivered the main address, reuniting with many brothers who heard him during last fall’s revival at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Northeast Town Masonic Fellowship Association
Garnaville
Sericea
Turner Hall
A. A. Rideout
Manchester
Elgin Brothers
Baptist Church
Clifton Mealey Seeks Several Operations At University Hospital
A Minnesota man recalls a joke where hunters moved pheasants from Iowa to Minnesota then back, while mentioning that Clifton Mealey underwent multiple procedures at the university hospital last week, including removal of teeth and nasal work, with several cat removals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Mesley
Tirat
University Hospital
Minnesota
Iowa
Osage
Northwood
Towa
Moves Along Ridge Road Prompts Farm Shifts
The Overbeck farm sale to Mr. Dinan prompts several countryside relocations near Mederville and West Union. Families including Medberry, Nydegger, Brabham, and Eckhart move to new farms as others vacate. The piece urges rapid money circulation to lift business mood, arguing unemployment and depression stem from hoarded cash and urging optimism and action. James H. Anderson, editor of Kansas City Labor News, weighs in on economic mindset and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Road
Overbeck
Mr. Dinan
Mederville
Ed Medberry
Walter Kohla
South of
Brainard
Chris Schweitzer
Fred Trafalet
Lena Moyer
West Union
Ivan Medberry
Henry Feller
Richards Place
Tim Thoman
Amos Eckhart
Fred Messerli
Wadena
Saturn
Jupiter
Pollow
Harry Brown
Bill Smith
Sonanew Construction Company
Casey Peland
Oskahoogs ‘Bank
James H. Anderson
Kansas City Labor News
Illyria and Fairfield Women Meet for Nutrition Lesson
The Farm Bureau Home Project women of Illyria and Fairfield townships gathered in Wadena on Thursday, November 6, for the first nutrition lesson of 1930 31. Fairfield sent a full turnout, Illyria less so, with Miss Brainard delivering an excellent HI D A M lesson that engaged members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Home Project
Illyria
Fairfield
Wadena
Ilyria
HI. D. A
Mailing list corrections and arrears notice
The Echo reports corrections to the mailing list through November 8 and asks readers to verify their yellow tag for proper credit. The paper urges those in arrears to call or send their remittance, noting many would have more to be thankful on Thanksgiving.
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Echo
Elgin Fire Department elects new officers
Last Friday evening the Elgin Fire Department held its annual election naming Chief Adolph Lehman first assistant G H Falb second assistant G O Torkelson and R P Strauch as secretary No other business was transacted but the department faces winter readiness as fires tend to rise in colder months
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Adolph Lehman
G. H. Falb
G. 0. Torkelson
R. P. Strauch
M. E. Aid Society Presents Home Talent Play
The M. E. Aid Society sponsors a home talent play to be staged at the Elgin Opera House on Wednesday evening, November 19. Dr. Roy DeSart guides the cast with interest, joined by Mrs. Elizabeth Wegmiller of Duluth, who has spent the summer with her daughter Mrs. L. A. Grimes in West Union. Nearby visitors Ed Anderson and Florence Berg of Iowa Falls stayed with Florence’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Berg, and Myrlin Feller arrived Friday from Moorhead to join his wife here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Aid Society
Elgin Opera House
Roy DeSart
Elizabeth Wegmiller
Duluth
Minn
L. A. Grimes
West Union
Ed Anderson
Florence Berg
Iowa Falls
F. R. Berg
Myrlin Feller
Moorehead
Notice to stop sidewalk pleasure riding in Elgin
Elgin residents are ordered to halt coaster wagons bicycles and other vehicles used for pleasure on sidewalks. Violations carry a fine from 5 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail. Drivers warned to stop reckless cutout ten and speeding to ensure safety in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
A. M. Weibel
Helbergs, Reicherts, and Fritzs dine at regional homes
Mr and Mrs Wm Helberg of Marquette and Eda Helberg of McGregor visited Chris Schweitzer on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Reichert and Mrs N M Fritz were dinner guests at Fred Rothlisberger's Alyria home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Helberg
Marquette
Eda Helberg
McGregor
Chris Schweitzer
Fred Reichert
N. M. Fritz
Fred Rothlisberger
Alyria
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Claire Everetta
Wana
Ety. Lawsenge
Onn
Justice of the Peace
W. B. Leslie
Carl W. Reed
Leon R. Layton
L. A. Roder
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Clermont
Olson—Gilson
Garnavillo
Clifton Mealey
Sara Castle
Grandma
Frieda Crider
Henry Castle
Joe Becker Herson
Helen Castle
Gladys Schori
Iris Castle
Ultra Modern
Henry Castle Jr
Bob Eaton
Marie Mosby
Gerald Schori
Eddie Klingman
Dale DeSart
the Law
Lindy Craige
Geraldine Schori
City Drug Store
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