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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
5
Mrs. Groth visited the primary room Tuesday. Jimmie Conner was sick last Monday. Lewis Boleyn has left school to move with his parents to Delwell. Agnes King was absent the first of the week due to sickness. Helena Meyer visited home at Wadena over the weekend. The Intermediate Department pupils gave their teacher an Apple Shower last Wednesday.
Officials urge postmasters and rural carriers to collect eligible young men for West Point and the Navy. Gov Clark proclaims Fire Prevention Day on Thursday October to spotlight annual fire loss and promote steps to reduce it.
The Postmaster warns rural patrons that carriers will not collect loose coins from rural boxes. Patrons should enclose coins in an envelope or place them in coin-holding receptacles for easy pickup with mail. Carriers must lift coins and attach stamps when delivering mail. Patrons are urged to buy stamps or stamped envelopes at the post office.
The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs C L Chapman next Thursday afternoon October 9. Sunday evening services feature a sermon by the pastor. Rev. Graham is returned to the Elgin Charge by the conference and is welcomed back. Rev Temple moves to Fayette and Rev Gallagher to New York City.
Notice urges immediate action on C. L. Freiburghhaus sale with extremely low prices and fast selling goods. Early buyers gain advantage as sale closes October 18. Read as a call to visit the store now before items are gone.
Sunday school at 9:45 a m followed by sermon baptism and communion at 11 00 a m A second sermon at 2 00 p m Prayer meeting every Thursday evening All are welcome to all meetings.
The roller skating season opens at the West Union rink Saturday evening October 4. Skatenights are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Regular prices apply. Johnson and Burrety, managers.
Postmaster Giljo returned from a North Dakota business trip. Dr. Patterson and wife left for Wallpston North Dakota to visit relatives. Jos Mounce of Brainard Fayette County visited Elkader Thursday. Mrs. W. W. Davidson is seriously ill with pneumonia symptoms. Atwell Talley and Misses Clara Goldberg and Kathleen Kempal traveled to Elgin then Town City for the state university. Atty W A Preston killed a five foot ten inch snake with a bee after discovering it near his barn. the reptile escaped from its keeper during Elkader fair.
A Chattel Mortgage sale will be held at John Falks barn on Clermont street Elgin Iowa starting at 1 00 PM Saturday October The sale lists two draft horses three cattle nine shoats two brood sows about 100 chickens one corn planter mower plow wagon harness and other farm gear plus 65 bushels oats 300 pounds stock food 10 acres corn and 8 tons hay from the Oscar Holden farm eight miles northeast of Elgin. B R Bese auditor and E Bergemeyer sheriff Clayton County oversee.
Hon C Miller attended county seat events Saturday. Miss Frances Grover was in Cedar Rapids early this week. Miss Mamie Boyle returns home from Lignite North Dakota today. Chas Larrabee came from Ft Dodge late last week. Miss Jeasie Hilla owns a new piano purchased this week. M W Cabslan and E J Sheehan were in West Upton Saturday. Miss Tillie Halvorson visited relatives at Elgin late last week. Mrs Connor and daughters Katie and Mamie return home Saturday after a visit at Austin, Minnesota. Arthur Dibble of Spokane arrived Saturday to visit his parents and relatives.
One hundred dollars reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo endorsed by National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Cure marketed with testimonials and price. Hale's Family Pills advertised for constipation. Mrs Hutchinson and Constance visiting Elgin while Benson house is prepared. Mrs H Hadsel hosts Friday Kensington Club event tomorrow afternoon.
The Brooks Stock Company, a fourteen member troupe, will perform at the Clermont Auditorium for three nights October 6 7 and 8. The group, noted for Elkader house records, will stage In The Bishops Carriage with vaudeville features between acts. It is billed as the largest and most complete repertoire company to visit the area. Remember the date.
The Fayette County League of Postmasters will meet at Donnan Towa on October 14, 1919, convening at 10 30 a m. The program includes Welcome Address and Minutes, with a report of the State League and various names listed for delegates and officers. E G Stoehr shipped a ten pound thoroughbred barred Plymouth Rock cockerel for breeding yesterday, noted as a fine spring chicken.
The text recalls frequent delays in delivering Chicago to Elgin shipments, sparking profanity and resignation. Jacob Gehring visited Ames with son Robert, a state school dairying student, praising its broad, thorough offerings. Frank Ludgon found a mysterious wooden cigar-like curiosity in his yard after wear from fire, wind, and water. Lewis Light and wife traveled to Rochester, Minnesota to inspect land prices and plan a return next Tuesday. Mrs Efford Hunsberger is reported much improved.
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