Jury Called for Week of Trial and Local Raid Summary
A jury is summoned for Monday November 4 to hear criminal cases including a significant rape charge involving suspects from near Maynard. County attorney M M Coonsy handles the case. Fayette county Sheriff Upham reports a Marsh Bottling Works raid in Gelwain resulting in N R Marsh’s arrest on bonds. alcohol and home brew were seized. W B Anderson named Arlington postmaster, replacing C Z Wellman, after nine years on the Fayette County Board of Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priel “Javora
Peter Thom
Furniah
Sigan Hate
Fabian Beeott
Dubuque
Des Moines
Gypalts
Sisedom
M. ML Coonsy
Harley Stewart
Paul ‘Stewart
Floyd Robinken
Maynard
Onlwain
Adikhood
Trlal
Marah
Marsh
Sheriff Upham
Aiman
Waterloo
W. B. Anderson
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Arlington
C. Z. Wellman
Anderson
The Difference Between Chicken Pox and Small Pox
Doctor H. 8, Saget reports that tinypox and chicken pox look alike but breakouts on hands or feet differentiate small pox. He notes small pox has been prevalent in Iowa for years and urges watching for symptom differences to avoid exposing others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saget
Richard Dix Sets Film Record and Paramount Banner
Richard Dix holds a record with more than ten films and earth tone notes mention his appearance on the West Coast. He later received a contract from Paramount through executive James L. Lasky and was honored by the studio, with emphasis on preserving the star’s broader presence under the Paramount banner.
Echo marks thirty four years of service in Elgin
The Today's Echo completes thirty three years of service in the Elgin community as the paper enters its publisher's first year in charge. The piece notes many local changes over time and ponders what the next thirty three years will bring.
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Echo
Elgin
The
Basket Social Postponed to Friday Evening at Schneider School
Louise Meyer announces the basket social and program at Schneider School east of Elgin has been postponed from Tuesday to Friday evening November 1. All members invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider School
Elgin
Louise Meyer
Marion Dorcas Society to Serve Chicken Supper
The Marion Lutheran church Dorcas Society at Gunder will host a chicken supper in the church parlor on Sunday November 4 starting at 6 PM. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dorcas Society
Dorcas Society
Marion Lutheran Church
Gunder
Honest Elgd y Man Returns Money After Three Years
A tale from Elgin recalls a man who found a lost billfold containing cash and returned it intact. After years, the owners learned the finder kept the money until the billfold and funds were mailed back to them. The Beacon praises the honesty and notes the finder avoids public acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgdy
I City
Allin
Sennaff
Tow
Trinoin
Ralph
Decorah couple wed as weddings tied to family history
Miss Helen Bauder daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bauder Decorah married Roy E Carlson Saturday evening Oct 26 The couple left for a honeymoon in St Louis and New Orleans Returning they will live in Decorah where Carlson Construction Co employs him The ceremony echoed family anniversaries the Evenson grandparents first Winneshiek County white couple and Con Bressman and Mrs G N Haugen The bride is a Decorah High School and St Olaf College graduate The groom is a Decorah High School and University of Town graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bauder
Oscar Bauder
Decorah
Roy E. Carlson
St. Louia
New Orleans
Carlton
Carlson Construction Co
Johannes Evenson
Winneshink
Con Bressman
G. N. Haugen
Decorah High School
St. Olaf Collage
Northfield
Minn
University of Town
Funeral draws many from nearby towns
Many out of town friends attended the Braker funeral held at the Apostolic church last Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs. Katia Bannart Mrs. John Lehman Sam Braker of LeMare Missouri Rev and Mrs Edward Grimm Mrs. Fred Frieden of La Grange Missouri Mr and Mrs Albert Keillor and daughter Anna Rev John Benninger Sr Rev Joe Banwart Mr and Mrs Dan Banwart Mary Zaugg Mrs Anna Elizabeth Banwart Wart Bend and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fennell of Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Fanny Braker
Apostolic Church
Katia Bannart
John Lehman
Sam Braker
LeMare
Edward Grimm
Fred Frieden
la Grange
Albert Keillor
Anna
John Benninger Sr
Joe Banwaurt
Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Shaffer Hostess
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet Friday November 8 with Mrs J D Shaffer as hostess The program leader is Mrs Max Thoma devotions led by Mrs Lana Henderson the devotional topic The Bible and the program topic Expansion to the East and South Ida Patterson will discuss History Over the Radio The usual closing includes the mystery box by Mrs N M Frits The Hans Grether family attended a Trade relatives reunion at West Union with about thirty in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
J.D. Shaffer
Max Thoma
Lana Henderson
Ida Paternon
N. M. Frits
Hans Grether
West Union
Hints for Patrons at Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Practical dairy guidance from Elgin Farmers Dairy Co stresses feeding roughage like hay and corn silage, with balanced grain per cow. It advises one pound of grain per day per three pounds of milk for Guernsey or Jersey and one per four for Holstein, plus installing a cooling tank to rapidly chill cream with well water to prevent bacterial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernbey
Jersey
Open season of misfortune for undertaker's kin in region
In Elgin, Clarence Muchlethaler fell from a tree and broke his lower jaw about a month ago. Soon after, the Creaco undertaker's son crashed into a threshing machine with his car and was hurt. Last week Karl Fox of Fayette injured both shoulders in an accident. The pattern prompts caution among local undertaker families in Northeast Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undertaker
Clarence Muchlethaler
Elgin
Creaco Undertaker
Karl Fox
Fayette
Auto Wreck Near West Union Injures No One
Mattin Zurbriggen with his daughter Ede and niece Yvonne Rowland were in a northbound collision with H G Martin of West Union near the Clarence Holmes place north of West Union. Both cars were badly smashed as they overturned but all passengers survived unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattin Zurbriggen
Ede
Yvonne Rowland
West Union
H. G. Martin
Clarence Holmes
Weat Union
Study Club Plans Patriotic Program Near Armistice Day
At the next meeting the Study Club will hold a patriotic program at Mrs. H. D. Yack's home on Tuesday Nov 5. Members will answer roll with patriotic quotations followed by Hattie MacKellar's talk Those Who Served a book review Revolt in the Desert by Mrs. W. C. Falk and music to close the program.
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H. D. Yack
Hattie MacKellar
W. C. Falk
Basket social postponed near Grand Meadow church
Hulda Berg, a teacher in Grand Meadow township near East Clermont Lutheran church, postponed last evening's basket social to Monday next week. Mrs. Alice Becker left Friday for Alabama to visit her son Clarence, then plans to spend winter in Atlantic, Iowa with Dr. Roy Becker and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Berg
Grand Meadow Township
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Alice. Becker
Alabama
Clarence
Atlantic
Iowa
Roy Becker
Postal Department Ships Elgin and Clermont
The Postal Bulletin notes star-route service starting at Celwain via Maynard Fayette West Union and Calmar to Calmar, six times weekly one way. Oelwein postmaster may employ temporary star-route service from Nov 1 1929. Paving work between West Union and Postville may alter routes including Oelwein Calmar and affects plans for a truck mail route replacing railway service. Fayette County Shipping Association met in Elgin Oct 24 with officers elected Harry Wenger and Harry Keig. program covered Farm Board, market production, price relations, and market analysis.
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Celwain
Maynard, Fayette
West Union
Calmar
Oelwein
Parcel Post
Pontville
Weat Union
Postville
C. R. S & P. Railway
Falb
Chicago
Elgin
Lows
Decorah
Cedar Rapida Rpo
Clermont
Fayette County Shipping Association
Elgin Opera House
Federal Farm Board
C. ¢. Kolaem
Iowa Shipping Assn
Fitzgerald
Extension Service
Ames
Harry Wenger
Harry Keig
Elgin Association
Movie Hookings Change Weekend Show Schedule at Opera House
W. F. Miller, manager, reorganizes bookings to show one talkie film per week, with the same film on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Friday and Monday night shows are suspended for now. November program includes Dr Fu Manchu, The Dance of Life, The Cocoanuts, and Four Feathers, similar to big city theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Miller
Ares
Atd Pictures
Fu Manchu
Backed car into ditch on West Union Elgin road
Henry McMillan living west of Elgin on the West Union Elgin road had a minor accident while transporting cement. While backing to retrieve a dropped bag his vehicle slid toward a step bank on the south edge, entering a ditch. The car was slightly damaged but McMillan escaped unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McMillan
Elgin
West Union-Elgin
Milton Miller
McMillan
Mr. McMillan
Fayette Co. Boys Given 3 Years at Anamosa
Wayne Robinson 16 Maynard Harley Stewart 19 and Paul Stewart 16 Randalls pled guilty to an information charging conspiracy after rape indictments were dismissed. Judge Carl W. Reed sentenced them to three years in Anamosa reformatory with parole to parents. Prosecution accepted due to reluctant testimony from the 2 year old victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Robinson
Maynard
Harley Stewart
Paul Stewart
Randalls
Anamosa Reformatory
Carl W. Reed
West Union
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co to Order Coal for Patrons
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co will again order coal for its patrons. Patrons should send orders to Fred Reichert. The coal is described as as good as Pocahontas but with a bit more smoke and cheaper. M. Luchsinger, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Fred Reichert
Pocahontas
M. Luchsinger
Sec’y
Marion Dorcas Society to serve chicken dinner next Sunday
The Marion Dorcas Society will serve a chicken dinner in the Marion church basement next Sunday evening November 3. Serving begins at 5 o'clock with a large attendance desired. News items requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dorcas Society
Marion
Infant Evelyn Lorrine Erickson Obituary in Highland Township
Mr and Mrs Albert Erickson mourn the death of their one year old daughter Evelyn Lorrine born October 19 1928 who passed away October 19 Funeral services were held October 21 at Illyria church with Rev C H Franke officiating and burial in Moria cemetery The child is survived by three brothers Charles Albert I Jr and William and the grandparents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Erickson
Highland Township
Evelyn Lorrine
Charles
Albert I Jr
William
Illyria
C. H. Franke
Elkader Evangelical Church
Moria
Card of Thanks for Baby Daughter’s Burial Kindness
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the death and burial of our baby daughter and sister. Special thanks to Rev. C. H. Franke for comfort and to Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Erickson and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Franke
Albert B. Erickson
Dean couple visits Zibs Tripp home in Janesville
Mr and Mrs D C Dean traveled to Janesville Wisconsin on Tuesday to spend several days visiting at the Zibs Tripp residence with the hosts named and the location specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Dean
Janesville, Wis
Zibs Tripp
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Richard DIX
SCHO
Social
Barry Broughton
Otter Creek
Mr. Broughton
Woodland School
Clermont Township
Hazel Kneeskern
Braker
Uable
Elgin Farmers Dairy CO
Postal Department
Celwein - Calmar
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