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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
5
Mrs Hannah Holger and children thank the public for rapid aid after a Friday morning fire that destroyed their home and for canned fruit and household donations during recovery. A separate note from B G Stoehr thanks helpers who saved jewelry stock and fixtures and assisted in relocating them to safety.
To The Citizens of Elgin And Vicinity we sincerely thank everyone who worked hard the night of the fire and helped save our buildings goods and valuable property from further damage Elgin Savings Bank Max Thoma
After a Friday morning blaze in Elgin Iowa 1918 many residents aided the Schiupps and others who lost homes. Workers saved goods from Berndt shop Stoehr and Klingman businesses suffered window damage while the Standard Telephone crew repaired lines and poles. Insurance payouts totaled about 4 997 dollars to several families with August Holzer most affected. residents donated clothing and bedding to help victims.
A large blaze in Wadena destroyed a two story brick building housing the bank opera house and Helden's general store with heavy losses. The fire came early Tuesday. insurance was limited and the town expects fiscal impact alongside business losses. Also notes church reassignments and services in Algin with Rev. Floyd Hillman to lead. services scheduled Sunday morning and evening.
The president asks all willing ladies to join at the M. & Church each Thursday afternoon to help quilt. Membership not required and residents from Elgin or beyond are welcome. Quilts should be finished before cold weather, and any assistance is appreciated.
Echo office advertises subscriptions to magazines and papers as gifts for birthdays or Christmas, suggesting a thoughtful remembrance through periodicals.
The Elgin High School announces a four event Lyceum course starting Oct 4 at 8 30 pm in the Elgin Opera House with The American Girls, Chas H Plattenburg, Alton Packard and Alpine Yod Jers on Jan 1. Basket ball practice begins next week as students prepare schedules and twelve ninth and tenth graders complete forty four window screens for the manual training department.
On account of moving to Arizona, MARRY KIPLE will hold a public auction Saturday afternoon October 4. The sale includes tools, a cow, a horse, chickens, and various household furniture. Buyers may bid at their own price.
The Eastern Stars announce their regular monthly meeting next Wednesday evening on October 3. Members are urged to attend as a point of emphasis for the group.
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