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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
5
Thuraday services at the church and interment in the cemetery honored a loved one. The family thanks neighbors for floral offerings and sympathy shown during the time of bereavement, signed by Elmer, Davia and daughter, along with brother and sisters.
Mrs Lagwing Kate Kobla died after a three year illness at eighty seven years eight months and seven days Her son William Kohls and daughter Ruth Cornish survived with other children living in Germany and distant parts of the country Services were held at the Baptist church with Rev Bb Lauer officiating Hebrews 4 9 Interment followed at Elgin cemetery
Mrs. Daniel Perrier Emeline Parmella Harrison born May 22 1890 in Fairview Pennsylvania died September 1 16123 in Wigan Iowa at age ninety three years three months nine days She was eldest of seven with two brothers named Irving and one in Pennsylvania family moved to Tivolz in 1868 husband Daniel Parrin Rockford Iowa Three daughters survived and a son Orin died in infancy After 1881 family moved to McGregor where she remained until her husband died in 1801 She then lived with her daughters leaving three brothers a daughter ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren She witnessed the presidential inauguration in Brie Pennsylvania
The obituary notes a kind sympathetic woman whose outlook was joyful and hopeful despite advancing age. Services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. Dav Butler officiating. Her earthly remains were laid to rest in the Virgin Cemetery. Card from Mia W. L. Patterson and Family thanks mourners for kindness and floral tributes.
Town council met in regular session. Minutes approved. Bills presented and payment authorized including papering town hall second floor, Haw pup, League dues, hauling gravel, collecting gravel, digging for leak in water main. Names: Baumgartner Falk Grether Kipla Miller Holzer Kiple Rennison.
The Elgin town council approves the 1923 tax levy covering General Municipal Improvements light road and waterworks, with bonds and funds listed. Council members Baumgartner Falk and Grow vote in favor. adjournment motion carried. Town Clerk Samuel Mobby records the action.
Sunday schedule includes English service at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 11:20 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7:20 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting and choir rehearsal. October revival planned. booster social set for Friday evening September 21 to recruit new Sunday school scholars.
HL. E. Church outlines a 10 oclock morning service Sunday school at 11, Epworth League at 7 16, and an 8 oclock evening service. Plans are started to add features to regular services and extra gatherings. Everyone is welcome.
Dyria Church announces regular services and important questions to be voted on. A missionary offering will be collected. On September 30 the congregation will travel to the County Farm for an afternoon service.
The Hastern Stara will begin its winter activities with a meeting next Wednesday evening on September 12. Officers and members look forward to resuming gatherings after the long vacation and invite participation and a cordial return to routine.
Fayette County Farm Bureau supervised judging contests at the county fair. Winners include Samuel Holmen Randalls first, Lyle Howard Stanley second, Harold Schroeder Clermont third. Beef judging awarded medals. Herbert Jonas Fayatte won first, Samuel Holmes Randalia second, Milford Jones Wadena third. Dairy judging formed a team for the Dairy Cattle Congress with Irving Stewart Maynard Harold Schroeder Clermont Rex Pieplow Auroras as team members. other placers become eligible for Waterloo prizes. Fayette girls win Des Moines canning demo and earn trip to Chicago exposition. Scott township and JeffersonTownships teams excel. club leaders Mrs Hart Hall accompanied students. Echo shop adds new type faces to serve Elgin patrons.
Reports from Shanghai via The Associated Press and Radio Tamakioka describe catastrophic damage across Tokyo and Yokohama after Saturday's earthquake. Casualties exceed 300,000 with 150,000 in Tokyo and about 100,000 in Yokohama. fires, collapsing buildings, and tidal waves compound the disaster as relief efforts begin.
Oga appeals for relief efforts as Elgin Chapter of the Red Cross is urged to mobilize aid. The text notes the disaster is the greatest in modern times and that Japan will need support for a long time while rebuilding from ashes.
N Beatrice Wilson petitions divorce from G Bicknel Wilson on desertion grounds. Pair married in 1018 and reside at Higin. Plaintiff asks restoration of maiden name Broderick A O Peterson.
Oelwein Iowa plans a Golden Jubilee to mark 50 years since its founding with a parade of about 100 floats, 20 000 expected attendees, 3 p.m. start from City Hall led by the town’s four oldest citizens and three bands. The event features the Crowning of the Queen with Miss Dorothy Pattison and ten granddaughters of early settlers. Federal Judge Martin J. Wade and Henry L. Adams will speak at noon in Rock Island Park, plus morning baseball and afternoon wrestling. A committee led by Mayor Richard Smith Dr Howard Risk and E R O'Brien directs the Jubilee.
Ministers and delegates at the Baptist Conference in Elgin traveled to Clermont on Friday to call on Mrs. Larabee and daughter Miss Anna at their Montauk home. The visit was described as very enjoyable by all concerned.
A brief local item notes Mrs Wal Wilson traveled to West Union this morning amid routine travels. The fragment mentions transportation and mobility but lacks additional context or events.
A 114 foot long 97 ton steel girder, the heaviest ever placed on the Mississippi, will be lowered over Sylvan slough linking Inols mainland with Rock Island arsenal next Saturday. The structure, built by Rock Island railroad engineers, replaces a bridge over 20 years old and is expected to serve traffic for about 60 years. Moving pictures will document the event for the railroad’s collection.
The Public Schools project in Elgin is being rushed to allow a September 17 opening. Contractor M V Kipleieto leads a focused team of plasterers carpenters and plumbers as a steam fitter arrives to fit radiators. The wiring is nearly finished and a Mehring system will provide ample light. Out of town pupils may enroll with county superintendent certified graduation. tuition paid by the local school district. The listed staff for the coming year includes Principal Agnes Crown and teachers Doris Reuter Grace Bemis Margaret Aarons Brizzie B Lyons Len Bdaldwin Bulth Grether Irene Neftio.
The text argues agriculture can recover quickly after war because it is largely individual effort. It claims there is wheat to export and that the world has enough food, while clothing housing and industry require large-scale cooperation. It concludes cooperation of thought, feeling, capital, and labor is needed for lasting peace and to meet human needs.
The Hawkeye baseball club are the champions of the Little Eight League after completing their schedule with eleven wins in fourteen games. Some clubs postponed games as the season ends and players return to college. Ole Schojen has been ill with bronchial trouble but is improving, with her daughter caring for her.
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