Court News From Fayette County September Purchases
County Treasurer records show Fayette County residents bought 27 new cars in September led by Chevrolet with 18, Ford 5, Willys 4, Pontiac 2, Plymouth 1, Hudson 1, Chrysler 1. Total registrations to Oct 1 ran 7,813, down from 9,208 last year. Two divorces granted: Marjorie Johnson from Andrew Johnson, and Viola Obenchain from Wik Obenchain, both on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
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F.G. Lee
Fayette County
Chevrolet
Ford
Willys
Pontiac
Plymouth
Chrysler
W. L. Eichendorf
Marjorie Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Marjorie Foxart
M. M. Cooney
W. H. Antes
Viola Obenchain
Wik Obenchain
Estey & Estey
Fire Prevention Week Urges Civic Action Across State
State fire marshal John W. Strohm urges all businesses factories and homes to remove rubbish and combustibles during Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10. Civic groups officials newspapers teachers and principals should publicize the campaign and raise fire safety awareness. The article recalls Liberty bonds in World War I and notes historic fire losses in 1829 and 1930 totaling 6 776 473 and 8 353 175 dollars.
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John W. Strohm
Liberty
Study Club Meeting Postponed in Elgin
The Elgin Study Club postponed this week’s meeting until Tuesday evening of next week because most members attended the district meeting in Cresco. Mr and Mrs Chas Knight of Janesville Wisconsin arrived Monday and will visit for several weeks at their home.
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Elgin Study Club
Cresco
Chas. Knight
Janesville, Wis
Herip Ame
Building atop hill offers scenic farm views near Clermont
Anton Anderson is constructing a two story seven room house on a hilltop at the center of his 600 acre Anderson farm. Hans Winkler joins a Sunday visit to the site to inspect the view which extends miles in all directions toward Gunder and the Tur key river bluffs. Local contractors handle all work with plans for additional buildings to begin in spring.
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Anton Anderson
Hans Winkler
Mr. Anderson
Gunder
Turkey River
Clermont
Anderson
Kiple
Rite-Way Store Opens Here Last Friday
Hf W Falk reports strong business over the opening weekend as Rite Way stores debut under the R system. Three company representatives assisted customers at Falk's Elgin location and Labke's Clermont and Cline's Wadena outlets during the first two days.
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W. Falk
Falk
Elgin
Labke
Clermont
Cline
Wadena
Elgin Community Club to Meet Friday Evening
The Elgin Community Club will convene at the town hall on Friday evening October 9 to address accumulated business since August. Attendees are asked to arrive promptly at 8 o'clock, says vice-chairman J. J. Snyder.
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Elgin Community Club
Town Hall
J. J. Snyder
Auctioneer Seeks Bales for Sale by Fred R Berg
Auctioneer Fred R Berg invites bidders to call for terms and dates regarding approximately 300 bales available in this section. Prospective buyers are urged to ring for details and arrangements.
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Tam
Fred R, Berg
Basket Social at Vellersven School on October 16
A basket social will be held at Vellersven school district No 6 Marion township on October 16 with a program. All are invited. Violet E Gulavig is the teacher in charge.
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Vellersven School
Marion Township
Violet E. Gulavig
Elgin Chapter 0. E. Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of Elgin Chapter 0. E. will be held next Wednesday evening, October 14. Members are urged to attend. Worthy Matron.
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Elgin
Wood sawing to be paid in cash in Elgin notice
Notice declares all wood sawing from this date must be cash only. Do not contact us unless cash can be produced when job is finished. Gottfred Pfister, Elgin. 6c
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Gottfred Pfister
Elgin
Box Social and Program at Grand Meadow School
A box social and program will be held at Grand Meadow School district No. 4 on Friday evening October 16. Everyone is invited. Hulda Berg, teacher, and F. L. Sires with Mr and Mrs Edgar Riser of Postville spent Sunday golfing at Waukon. Read the Echo Ads. It pays.
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Grand Meadow
Hulda Berg
F. L. Sires
Edgar Riser
Postville
Waukon
Echo
Payal
Elgin Study Club Attends Iowa Federation Meeting in Cresco
Fourteen Elgin Study Club members joined the Iowa Federated Women's Clubs district gathering at Cresco's Congregational church. State president Mrs. Wm. Larrabee Jr. urged simplification unity and amplification, with a reception and tea hosted by Mrs. Carl W. Reed.
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Elgin Study Club
Iowa Federated Women’s Clubs
Cresco
Congregational Church
Carl W. Reed
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Clermont
Marjorie Terry
G. H. Ingle
Hattie Howe
Regina Ingersoll
Acolisa Trio
Wm.Larrabee, Jr
Votal
Sola
J. H. Allen
Frances Brophy
Glee Club
Rosbach-Harris
Charles City Woman's Club
Paul G. Curran
J. G. Minert
Mesdames L. L
Kiple
C. B. Schori
F. C. Muehlethaler
Max Thoma
Samuel Mosby
Allen Habeger
Harry Wen
Unusual Monday activity on business row notices hotel work
Monday morning activity along business row shows the Falle hotel men tearing out the front of the former poultry storage building and converting it into a four car garage for hotel tenants. Wm Walther repaints and refinishes the Swans cafe front to match IGA colors while Torkelson Bros tar the large garage roof and rusting metal. C 3 Halsten son oversees cement steps and repair work on a home, Kohler’s store sidewalk, and a new floor at the entrance as others paint and repair lodges.
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Walther
Swans Cafe
Torkelson Bros
Thoma and
Muehlenthaler
Will Christ
Halstenson
Algo
Kohler
Hallowe'en Program and Box Social at Meyer School
Remember the Hallowe en program and box social to be held at Meyer school on Friday evening October 16. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Hilda Meyer, teacher.
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Hallowe'en
Meyer School
Hilda Meyer
Fr. John J. Hehir Dies Sunday in Cedar Rapids
Revered Fr. John J. Hehir dies after cerebral hemorrhage while visiting Marion. Born 1879 in Ireland, ordained 1906, served Clermont for 21 years, later pastor at Anamosa and Cedar Rapids area. Funeral at Anamosa with Most Rev. Beckman presiding. survived by sisters and cousin.
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Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Dubuque
Anamosa
F. J. Beckman
St. Patrick’s Church
Hehir
Ireland
Toronto
Canada
Columbia College
St. Paul Seminary
St. Paul
John Tre‘land
St. Rapheal’s
St. Peter’s Church
Clermont
Father Hehir
St. Patrick's Church
Rebekahs Invite Members to Lodge Meeting
Eclipse Rebekah Lodge No 592 members are asked to attend a meeting in the lodge room on Thursday evening October 8 at eight oclock for important business. By order of Noble Grand Mildred Habeger. Also notes on efficient milk house layout for farmers milking 10 to 20 cows.
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Eclipse Rebekah Lodge No. 592
Mildred Habeger
Last Home Game Tomorrow for Elgin Football Team
Elgin fans are urged to attend the final home appearance of the season as Elgin faces Arlington on their home grounds. After a 2-0 home slate, this stiff battle caps the year with away games remaining. Officials Billings Fayette referee Ray Douglas Postville umpire Vernon Carter Clermont head linesman.
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Elgin
Arlington
West Union
Billings
Fayette
Ray, Douglas
Postville
Vernon Carter
Clermont
Rattlesnakes Stop at Six on Sunday Hunt
Ed Bolyen hunted Sunday and killed six rattlers in the valley south of the Sheep Ranch. The snakes lay in a cluster before a small cave and sunning themselves. One old rattler had few rattles and was about 13 years old. The four largest measured about 4 1 2 feet.
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Ed Bolyen
Chicken Dinner at Marion Church Notice
The Marion Dorcas Society will serve a chicken dinner in the church parlors Sunday evening Oct 11. Serving begins promptly at 5 o clock and will continue until 7 30. The public is invited.
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Marion Dorcas Society
John DeSart Dies at St Luke's Hospital Gedar Rapids
John DeSart, 67, died at St. Luke's hospital in Gedar Rapids Tuesday evening after a week’s stay. Funeral arrangements pending. survived by widow, daughter Mrs Kendall, and brothers Franc of Elgin and Math of West Union. A wife sketch to be published next week.
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John DeSart
St. Luke's Hospital
Gedar Rapids
F.C. Muehlerhisler
DeSart
Wm. Kendall
Franc
Elgin
Math
West Union
Mr. DeSar
Branch Office at Wadena Opened Tuesday
The Elgin State Bank delayed opening a Wadena branch for burglary insurance to be issued. It was planned to start last Thursday but opened Tuesday this week. B. J. Baumgartner and G. J. Mosby were present the first morning and reported a fair run of business with hours from a.m. to noon.
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Wadena
Elgin State Bank
B. J. Baumgartner
G. J. Mosby
Samuel Anliker Dies at Roanoke Illinois
Obituary notes Samuel Anliker about 55 years old dies in Roanoke Illinois. His funeral attended by Mr and Mrs Charles Anliker and Carl and Noah Anliker. The West Bend Journal record references his death and funeral. Also update on J Capper improving slowly after pleurisy and pneumonia, with high fever last week. Feiler's Hardware ad urges cave spouting and furnace work in West Elgin.
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Charles Anliker
Carl
Noah Anliker
Roanoke
Illinois
Samuel Anliker
West Bend Journal
J. Capper
Mr. Capper
Feiler
Harware
West Elgin
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William ¥. Wolfgram
Sumer
Viola Kirchroff
Howard D. Loux
Oelwein
Arlene R. Rich
Maynard
LeRoy Gordon Kist
Labenius Muriel ‘Teasmer
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Ernest L. Clemens
Lydia M. Ishman
Frank C. Fortney
Mary L. Urban
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Dover
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Pleasant Valley
Rosas Downs
Clyra
Dora Lee Flower
Fairfield
George Larson
A. RB. Lubke
Lauris Nelson
C. J. Nesvick
Louis Olson
F. J. Schroeder
Ilyria
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Otis Torkeleon
Schual
Ole J. Olson
Harvey Kruse
Gon Bob
Detroit
Ella Ruth Olson
Cheater Gibaon
Des Moines
Frances Slayahaug
Collina
Ed Bagder
West Unter
Utheran Choir
Norway
East
Agnes Vellersven
Christianson
Jay — Christianson
Marion Choir
My Task Ashford
Amen - Christianson
Thelma Thompson
Poalter
West
Bong
G. Gunsten
Luther
Grieg
Fayette CO
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Minnesota
Harms
Iowa
C. H. Kolarad
Decorah
Ben Gulavig
Luana
G. G. Mittelstadt
Prank C. Bowdish
Hawkeye
C. A. Harms
Orlando Bailey
Elkader
Walter Waskow
John H. Schroeder
Westgate
Floyd Netzger
Ande
Rite-Way
Basket Sockal
Cresto
John J. Hehir
The
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Ms. m. Song
James
Arthur Kohls
Kenton
Lyle Kruger
Clarence
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Letha Mae Adrian
Ruth Kruger
Gordon Zurbriggen
Jack Adrian
Verna Frieden
Merle Ruckdaschel
Helen Muehlethaler
Eva Grimm
Ethel Luchsinger
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Jolly
Sunshine
Selma Nelson
Mary Baechler
Marian Lehman
Kamm
Marva
Burnita Petratz
Clara Nelson
Willis Potrats
Violet Miller
Clara
Raark
Eine Kruger
Little Tina
Isabelle Wenger
Albert Kohla
Robart
Herold Kamm
Erma Grether
Lauer
Rebekahs
Elgin Canning Company
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