Gypsy Case and Local Court Actions at Oelwein
The October term jury pool was thinned to about 25 after excuses and exemptions. A verdict awarded the plaintiff $46 damages against Humphrey in a near Arif Greenough case. Gypsy trial of Peter and Eli Thompson set for Tuesday with empaneling to take all day, lawyers engaged. Marriage licenses issued for Lenius Kastle, Graff Aldrich, Hartman Haas, Boundus Hugon, Kleepe Paulaon, Willard Martin Johnson, Krivanek Sprela, Badgley Jacobs. Two divorces granted: Pauline McPeek from Harold McPeek. Florence McLean from Harold McLean, custody awarded to Mrs McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Hives
Arif Greenough
Arif Greenough In's Retired Farmer Residinig In Fayette, Lows
Amphrey
Greenough
Dentér
Edwin Union
Selma
Randall
Wentsther Shippy
Oelwein
Geo
Wentfeld
O. Wright
West
G. J. Schlatter
Windsor
Faye Domer
Canter
W. H. Antes
E. H. Estey
Peter Thompson
Eli Thompson
Garl Glade
Fabrian Beckett
Dubuqua
Iowa
S. M. Allen
Des Moines
Leon R. Layton
West Union
District Court
Gust Lenius
Martha Kastle
P. Graff
Mae J. Aldrich
Howard M. Hartman
Peosia
Susan B. Haas
Maynard
Eli H. Boundus
Amelia A. Hugon
Elmer J. Kleepe
Weat Union
Martha Henrietta Paulaon
Ossian
Willard Martin
Elgin
Marie Johnson, Mosby
Clermont
Willard H. Schriver
Mason City
Margaret L. Kelly
Joe Krivanek
Qelwein
Ann M. Sprela
Joliet
Robert A. Badgley
Melbourne
Lavina L. Jacobs
Carl W. Reed
Pauline B. McPeek
Harold J. McPeek
E. J. O'Connor
Florence McLeary
Fayatte
Harold J. McLean
West Union grand jury hearsay on bootlegging report
Oelwein Register notes West Union bootlegging activity and sheriff's role. Lucas was expected to testify before the grand jury but reportedly did not reveal information. No liquor arrests in West Union last week and the jury's report mentions only hearsay from Mel Evens about the grand jury's knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br.v. Lucas
Oelwein Register
West Union
Shariff
Robertson
Mr. Lucas
Dummone
Grand Jury
West
Union
Mel Evens
Butter prices fall in principal markets in late trade
Prices for butter slipped eight cents per pound in major markets with Chicago recording 41 12 cents and New York at 68 12 cents for extras. The note reflects the dairy market’s link to the creamery business, with prices seen as important to the region amid winter demand.
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Chicago
New York
Six More Water Users Added In Higin
This fall the town of Higin connected six more water users. New additions include the Mrs J C Schmid home G F Mosby family W C Falk Leo Schori and C B Schori homes Schori Bros stockyard and the C R I & P railway. City water is one of our cheapest conveniences and the system is moving toward profit paying status, potentially lowering the department tax levy.
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Higin
Harrington
J.C. Schmid
G. 4. Mosby
W. C. Falk
Leo Schori
C. B. Schori
Schori
Bros. Stockyarda
Buy Christmas Seals to Aid Health in 1928
In Town 868 deaths from tuberculosis in 1928, ten in Fayette County. Buy Christmas Seals to fund equipment for schools, provide milk for undernourished children, and possibly hire a nurse. Help keep the children well.
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Fayette’ S
In Memoriam for Mrs Gus Boyer in Illyria and local visitors
In loving memory of wife and mother Mrs Gus Boyer who died five years ago. Also a note of family verses. A basket social and program at District No 2 Illyria township school on Friday evening November 15, teacher Clara Holzer. Mr and Mrs Ole M Blockhus of northwest of Clermont were Elgin visitors yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Boyer
Illyria Township
Clara Holzer
Ole M. Blockhus
Clermont
Elgin
Christmas Card Solicitation and Mail Abuse Law Proposal
A historical note condemns unsolicited Christmas card mailings that push sales prices, forcing recipients to act or ignore, with abusive follow ups. It calls the postal service a public resource and urges legislation to curb such practices that impose harassment and inconvenience on addressees.
Thanksgiving program by Elgin Ladies' Study Club
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club will hold a Thanksgiving program at Mrs Gordon Mosby's home next Tuesday evening, November 19. Roll call answers will reveal favorite Thanksgiving menus, Mrs B J Baumgartner will speak on Proper Foods and Their Accessories, Mrs Elmer Schori on The Value of a Woman's Time, with a Thanksgiving story by Mrs H D Yack and selected music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ladies’ Study Club
Gordon Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
Elmer Schori
HD. Yack
Seventh annual Achievement Day held at Fayette Legion Hall
The seventh annual Achievement Day closed the third year home management course with sixty attendees at Fayette Legion Hall. Exhibits from Banks Center Harlan and Jefferson townships were not judged due to Miss Geraldine Brainard's illness. Speaker Mrs. William Lybarger highlighted project work for community betterment, while County Agent Lodwick spoke on Farm Bureau benefits and future generations. Stunts by townships plus Westfield added to exhibits. Nominees for County Project Leaders and County Publicity Chairman were named. Election planned at the Farm Bureau meeting December 16. Continuous attendance noted for Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Sauerbry across seven events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Fayette
Banks
Center
Harlan
Jefferson Townships
Geraldine Brainard
H. DP
William Lybarger
Osage
Arepa
Lodwick
Farm Bureau
Westfield
W. H. Turner
R. F. Turner
Arlington
Will King
J. B. Turner
Randalia
W. H. Hatch
G. E. Sauerbry
Oelwein
Leach
Cream routes to let by Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co Board will, on Saturday November 30 1928 at 1 o'clock, let all cream routes except route 12 to the lowest bidders for one year from January 1 1980. The board reserves the right to reject any bid. M Luchisnger secretary. Berkeley to Mesa winter trip noted. Clara Strauch to remain in San Francisco.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
M. Luchisnger
Five Years for Five Hour Chicken Theft in Iowa
Frank Baker of Oelwein reported twenty one chickens stolen Saturday night. Clifford Bartela and Harry Axline, both of Oelwein, were apprehended by Baker and special police D A Fox, then sentenced at West Union to five years at Anamosa by Judge Carl W Reed. Baker may receive a $60 reward from the County Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Oelwein
Clifford Bartela
Harry Axline
Mr. Baker
D. A. Fox
Chicago
Baker
Fox
Hazelton
West Union
Sea
Sion
Anamosa
Carl W. Reed
County Farm Bureau
Tire and Rim Thefts Hit Local Dealers
John Falk and Sona report thefts of five tires from their used car lot last week. They say the loss occurred around Tuesday or Wednesday night, with discovery on Thursday, and the thief took rims with the tires from several cars. The incident unsettles the dealership and prompts police inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falk & Sona
Holstein breeders hold brisk county sale at Oelwein
Sixty five Holsteins, including 49 females and 16 bulls, averaged 141.00 at the county consign ment gate in Oelwein on Saturday November 2. The top lot was a six year old daughter of Tritomia Pieter tje Ormsby with a 599.92 butter record, sold to M. E. Talcott of Randalia for 430.00. The high bull, bought by Geo. Klammer & Son for 300.00, and six grade females averaging 128.75 plus bulls at 161.60, show strong demand for stock. W. J. Murphy and R. B. McCormick served as ringmen, A A. King handled finances totaling 8915.00.
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Oelwein
Tritomia Pietertje Ormsby
Paul Stewart
Maynard
M. E. Talcott
Randalia
Stewart
Geo. Klammer & Son
Westgate
W. J. Murphy
Mason City
R. B. McCormick
Fayette
Ringman
A. A. King
First National Bank of
M E Bazaar Attracts Town and Country Patrons
The M. E. Ladies' Aid bazaar at the town hall last Saturday cleared about $85. A chicken noodle dinner drew patrons, and a fancy work booth and rummage sale added to the proceeds. Donations from outside the Aid Society and church were welcomed. The society vows thanks to all and notes plans for further church activities.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Town Hall
Aid Society
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. to Order Coal for Patrons
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co will again order coal for its patrons. Patrons should send orders to Fred Reichert. The coal is said to be as good as Pocahontas but with slightly more smoke and cheaper in price, per M. Luchsinger, Secretary.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Fred Reichert
Pocahontas
M. Luchsinger, Sec’y
Birthday Surprise as Small Pox Prompted School Vaccination Talk
C J Harrington turned 74 with family and friends gathering at his home on Sunday. The Elgin School Board held a special meeting amid concerns of smallpox in nearby areas, urging parents to vaccinate children, though no compulsory order was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Harrington
Mra
Harrington
W. J. Kohler
I. L. Harrington
L. C. Koevenig
Warren Harrington
Postville
Manchester
Frank Shipton
Alta Vista
Iowa City
Elgin School Board
Elgin
Elgin Public Schoola
Rain Delays Creamery Hill Road Work
Rainy weather delayed road work on the creamery hill for a week. Crews removed and regraded dirt, then laid a stone wall to shore up the bank and protect the creamery driveway on the north side while grading the lower hill. Work paused when rain halted progress.
Trace Telephone Interference In Elgin Detected
Central States workmen spent five days tracing interference that left about half the town’s telephones noisy. They initially suspected a metal building, but on Tuesday found a damaged conduit at the W. Falk residence basement. Exposed wire touched a water pipe, causing the noise. The line was disconnected until repairs could be made.
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Central States
Elgin
W. ©. Falk
Village road work praised as well done by township crew
A reader recalls driving the Volga City road from Andrew Yearons corner on Primary 56 and praises the summer erading. They note thorough grading and filling, credit township effort and Walter and Ed Médberry as the men in charge. They suggest the county may have taken over the stretch.
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Volga City
Walter
Ed Médberry
Basket social at Mesure School District No 6
Wednesday evening November 27 features a program at 8 o clock. Ladies bring baskets and all are invited. Hazel J. Mark, teacher. Also, Mr and Mrs Ed Capper and two children of Brighton visited over the weekend at the home of the Capper uncle T J Capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesure
Hazel J. Mark
Elgin Considers Universal Smallpox Vaccination
The superintendent warns there have been no recent smallpox cases in Elgin but the disease could worsen. Doctors say immunity from vaccination lasts seven years or more and urge vaccinating all pupils within five years to avoid compulsory vaccination and possible school closures.
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Elgin
Petersons in Nebraska Family Essays Law School Plan
Mrs. Anne M. Peterson of Wallen Nebraska writes to the Echo about Elgin connections and family news. She notes two sons away at school Keith a junior law student at Nebraska and Duane a freshman at Wayne Normal pre law. She reports bountiful crops oat 50 bushels per acre and good corn with the first killing frost on Oct 20 and grand weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne M. Peterson
Wallen
Nebraska
the Echo
Elgin
Keith
Duane
Wayne Normal
P. H. Peterson
Wausa
Legion and Auxiliary Meet Wednesday Evening
The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening November 20 with Mr and Mrs Frank Mack. Auxiliary members are reminded to pay their 1930 dues per secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auuiliary
Frank Mack
Brother’s death summons Vaughn to Kansas City
George Vaughn received a telegram Tuesday announcing his brother’s death in Kansas City Kansas that morning. He departed that evening, passing through Oelwein to board the Great Western toward Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vaughn
Kansas City
Kans
Oelwein
Great Western
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Orlwein
Pears
Memoriam
Basket
F. W. Hughes
Berkeley
Calif
Bertha Strauch
Mesa
Arizona
Clara Strauch
San Francisco
Legion and Auxiliary
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