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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
5
N. W. Hyans sold his dray outfit to F. C. and Harry Miller Saturday evening. They form no partnership but will run the City Dray Line with Miller and Miller as the firm name. They promise good service at moderate charges and seek public patronage.
Fragmentary notice references lota 1 2 4 41-2 with a livery stable and garage locked. States will carry half of the service five years at 6 all. Poasemay has decided to sell percent desired. Inquire of Mrs W Appleman.
A brief classified style listing offers 25 Zoland China Spring cars described as large and sturdy with strong arches and heavy frames. The fragmented text also hints at a forthcoming wedding celebration in a large area of town.
The German Baptist Church notes outline Sunday school at 10:46 a m sermon at 11:00 a m and a long service at 7:45 p m with a literary program by the U P Society at 8:00 p m Protracted meetings run daily at 8:00 a m except Monday and Saturday and continue until Thanksgiving Day An invitation to attend notes meetings are well attended with room for more A Sunday service is planned for November 21 at 10:00 a m with Sunday school at 11:00 a m in the town hall A cement basement floor was laid this week under Charles Holzer’s direction and is chocolate brown and looks good.
A cinema listing advertises the film Daughters of the Nile featuring Mary Fuller as the strong lead in a three reel feature. An additional one reel comedy plays at the Gem. Thanksgiving price set at 6 and 10 cents. Matinee at 2:30 p.m.
Mrs Martha Martindale White, formerly of Elgin, arrived from El Dorado California with her son for a brief visit. She recalls her girlhood in Elgin and notes old landmarks such as the Mrs Rudy Lehman home and the former United Brotheran church bell now to be placed in the new church tower. The Echo wishes her a pleasant stay and hopes old residents remember the Martindale family.
The article notes the marriage of Miss Clara A Graham to Gilbert QC Baker after obtaining a license on Saturday. The ceremony occurred at the First M I church with Rev Frank L Love land uniting them. The couple planned to spend the weekend in Salem with friends and family.
Christmas suggestions urge readers to place orders for exclusive steel engraved hand decorated cards and engraved stationery with monograms or initials by Thanksgiving. The sewing club of young ladies met with Leota Phillips Monday night.
The article urges rural communities in the south and west to adopt New England thrift practices. It notes Massachusetts dwarfs southern savings in deposits and calls for school thrift talks to teach children the value of saving. It highlights Elgin banks offering savings accounts from one dollar to foster community-wide saving habits.
A cyclone struck Waucoma Wednesday night causing the destruction of St Marys Catholic church and damaging the parish school building. The church damage is about 20000 dollars with 7000 dollars insured. The school was so damaged the classes were held in various rooms the next day. The storm hit near 2:00 am and residents learned of the destruction by daylight.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a deal involving Wigan and a dry digging land project. Ambiguous phrasing points to an imminent closing or decision, with warnings about delaying action for companies or stakeholders.
Earn Pflater and Gotleib Kurt traveled to Lamont on Saturday while officials from Riersongétate completed safety checks. November 23 events noted as part of local postings.
John and Willis Wilson arrived home after a trip to the fair. They described the exposition as great and said they enjoyed the journey. The Eastern Stars met Wednesday evening with refreshing treats provided by Mrs. Holzer, her daughter Mabel, and Misa Hattie MacKelar for an enjoyable evening.
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