Notice of stockholders meeting High Savings Bank Iowa
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of the High Savings Bank of Migin Iowa will be held at their banking house in Elgin Iowa on Saturday December 2 1916 for the purpose of authorizing the proposed increase of Capital Stock to 30000. Meeting called at 1:00 p m Gus Gunderson President Samuel Mosby Cashier A S Hoag J D Shakes E B Landsgaard Fred Reichert Directors Dated October 28 1916.
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High Savings Bank of
Migin
Iowa
Elgin
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Argie Gruver Married In Pretty Home Ceremony
In a home wedding Anna Laura Currell became the bride of Grant Archie Gruver. Rev Joseph Foot Newton officiated at the Liberal Christian church setting the scene in the Currell home 1627 Park avenue. Fifty guests attended as Shrine band serenaded later.
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Anna Laura Currell
Grant Archie Gruver
Joseph Foot Newton
Liberal Christian Church
B. B. Currell
Park Avenue
Currell
Elizabeth Young
Georgette
Mr. Gruver
Gruver
Denver
Colorado
Albert Lea
Minnesota
A. G. Gruvert
Washington Avenue
Rock Island
M. J. Nicholson
Fort Dodge
C. M
Lens grinding plant offers same day service for broken glasses
The ad announces a complete lens grinding plant and full testing instruments for eye work. It promises same day fabrication for any complicated lenses and invites customers to send their broken glasses for repair.
Leav ing Your Order At Furniture Store Offers Cheaper Cut Flowers
Freiburghous & Co advertise cut flowers at greenhouse prices through the Furniture Store. Order there to save, with all transportation charges covered and guaranteed.
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Green House
Freiburghous & Co
In Memory of Aunt Elizabeth Kimball
In Memory of Aunt Elizabeth Kimball a tribute poem recalls a beloved aunt. The speaker notes her patience kindness and gentle ways as she ends life’s pains to rest in a radiant afterlife. A friend signs the reminiscence with affection and sorrow.
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Elizabeth Kimball
Ufe
Married Monday Evening in German Baptist Parsonage
Mrs Mary Peeper and Mr Chris Schweitzer were married at the German Baptist parsonage with Rev Wedel officiating. After the ceremony the couple traveled to New Ulm and Courtland Minnesota to visit relatives before returning to Elgin to make it their home. The bride and groom are well known locally and good wishes are extended by friends and the Echo.
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Mary Peeper
Chris.Schweitzer
Wedel
Schweitzer
Little Child Dies in City Home
Helen Louise Thoma, 13 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Thoma, died Tuesday evening November 28 at their home. Despite medical help in Iowa City and locally, she succumbed to an illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM from the home.
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Helen Louise
Max Thomadfad
Helen
Iowa City
Kingdom of Heaven
For Sale Elgin Farm Home and Modern House Opening
For Sale The Ole K Gison farm home in the north east part of Elgin. Good house, barn and other buildings. About 10 acres of land. Also a modern home in west part of Elgin. Elegant, modern house with very good barn and other outbuildings. 4 acres choice leyevland adjoining. It’s not often you are offered this kind of an opening. Get Busy Elgin Land Go. Fine corn husking weather we are having.
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Ole K. Gison
Elgin
Echo Readers Explain Half Sheet Due To Railroad Delay
The Echo reports a half sheet issue caused by Rock Island Railroad failing to deliver patents from Chicago to Elgin in six days as promised. The paper laments the delay, notes discussions with the railroad and Chicago paper house, and hopes for a remedy and no further half sheets.
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Echo J
Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Elgin
Chicago Paper House
F Becker Resigns as Bank Cashier for Health Reasons
F Becker tendered his resignation as cashier of the Citizens' State Bank effective immediately or when a successor is appointed due to ill health. He started the role September 1, 1892, serving 24 years. His plans include time on his farm to regain health as directors seek a replacement.
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C. I. Becker
Citizens' State Bank
Becker
Citizens’ State Bank
Bis
Bruit
The
Bani
Elgin & Brainard Farmers Co Op Meets at Town Hall
The annual meeting of the Elgin and Brainard Farmers Co Op Commission Company will be held at the Town Hall in Elgin Iowa on Saturday December 9 at 1 00 p m for the election of officers and other business. All members are urged to attend.
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Elgin & Brainard Farmers’ Co-Op. Commission Company
Elgin
Iowa
Indigestion Relief Story Promotes Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs Mary Cuay of Geneva New York says her husband suffered for years with indigestion and stomach pain after meals until Chamberlains Tablets relieved him immediately for sale by R W Muehlenthaler.
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Chamberlain
Mary Cuay
Geneva
N.Y
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Real Estate Listings Expand With New Farms and Homes
Elgin Land Co announces additions to its growing list of farms and residence properties and promises a large revised catalog around December 15. Property owners urged to act before that date to secure advertising exposure that yields results.
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Elgin Land Co
Horse and Buggy for Sale at Knudtson Sale
At the Knudtson sale on Saturday afternoon I will sell to the highest bidder my Wells $75 buggy in good condition, a fair single harness, and a hay driving mare safe for two women. Mrs. Ralph DeSurt.
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Knudtson
Ralph DeSurt
Thanks to all who helped us and sympathized
Mr and Mrs H L Pox thank everyone for kindness, sympathy, and flowers during the loss of their child. This card expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who assisted and offered support in their time of sorrow.
County agents' value questioned after election vote decline
The Keystone Bulletin notes that state wide votes rejected agricultural expert programs, especially in rural precincts, while towns backed the idea. It argues farmers already fare well and can seek free advice from Ames schools, questioning the perceived tax cost of county agents.
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Ames
Keystone Bulletin
Gem Theatre Adds Mary Pickford Film A Girl of Yesterday
F D Welch manager reports rising attendance at the Gem Theatre With Paramount film service starting today matinee and evening Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in A Girl of Yesterday Additional Blue Bird titles booked for near future and patrons praise the high class service Go to the movies and brighten your day with a smile
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F. D. Welch
Gem Theatre
Welch
Paramout
Daniel Frohman
Mary Pickford
Eastern Stars to Elect Officers Next Wednesday
The Eastern Stars announce the annual officer election for December 6 at 7 00 PM. Members should attend promptly to conduct business and allow time to attend the opera house lecture afterward, by order of W M.
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Opera House
Sunday Visit At Harrington Home
SW and Mrs Frank Shipton were Sunday visitors at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C J Harrington.
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Frank Shipton
Mra
C. J. Harrington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Savings Bank
Samuel Mosby Cashier
Argie Gruver
Fayette County
State Board of Optometry
O. W. Heiserman
West Union
Reliable Jewe
Gehring
W. J. Kohler
F. Becker
Earn Schori
C. F. Becker
Wil
W. M
Max Thoma
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