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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
5
Sam Mosby and Ira Harrington join L Ye Red Headed Orchestra for a concert at the M. E. church event. Door receipts benefit the Ladies Aid building fund for the church.
Miss Elva Harrington substituted for Miss Bagwell while Elmer Yenney and Otto Olson were away for illness and dental work. Students prepared for Halloween programs with the Arrow Literary Society and the Proph partly performing songs, recitations, quizzes, and ghost stories.
S G Wayman and G S Wayman of Eden township campaign for the Fayette County seat. A longtime farmer and cattle dealer, Wayman is serving his third term as county supervisor and pledges steady, practical leadership. He asks voters to support him on November 3.
The German Baptist Church reports a successful Rally Day with plans for new Sunday school members. A Christmas ship contribution totaled 29,958 dollars, with 30 dollars sent to Chicago. Next Sunday schedule includes 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. German services and 7:45 p.m. Young People’s Society program. Prayer meetings every Thursday evening invite all.
An Indianapolis woman sues for divorce claiming her husband would not accompany her to church. If she wins, how many couples would be in jeopardy. The regular service is at 7:30 p.m. next Sunday. A stereopticon illustrated sermon on the life of Christ. Sunday school offerings were given for the Christmas ship as children contributed mites to aid war devastated districts in Europe.
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