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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
5
Fragmented report notes a man named Larson sent to a hospital after causing a stir in the neighborhood, living on roadside apples and sleeping under the stars. It also covers Fayette County court activity, with multiple divorce petitions filed in September and a National Park survey discussion for a Mississippi River corridor project.
A four man crew led by C. J. Barrington started last Friday electroduct work underground. They report the new two cable assembly comprises three eight strand inner cables and a main conductor about one and a quarter inches in diameter. The cable came from an eastern factory last week built for this project.
The Milwauk ee releases five custodians at Osborne Mederville Millville and Hes stations. They were not in charge but employed to supervise incoming freight. The action is said to not affect mail or express business at these stations.
Jon Bily reported a subscription review at the Jour nal. He said 400 persons visited Bily clocks between Ridgeway and Spiltville on Sunday. The record was set three weeks ago with 1600 visitors.
Elgin Cardinals finish as 1929 Little 8 pennant winners after a string of exhibition games. Results include Elgin 1 West Union 2, Elgin 5 West Union 1, Elgin 5 Calmar 0, West Union 2 Elgin 6, Arlington 1, Elgin 18 Clermont 1, Elgin 12 Postville 1, Elgin 4 Calmar 8 in 10 innings, Elgin 9 Clermont 0, Elgin 2 Arlington 3, Elgin 11 Hawkeye 3, Elgin 8 Elkader 3, Elgin 6 West Union 3, Elgin 6 Elkeder 2, Elgin 12 Hawkeye 6, Elgin 11 Fort Atkinson 1, Elgin 12 Calmar 1, Elgin 0 West Union 10. Total Elgin 183, Opponents 66.
A three day kitchen tour series led by Miss Fannie Gannon from Iowa State College runs in the Illyria district on Tuesday September 17 with stops at multiple homes including Mrs Walter Rothisberger Mrs Fred Schneider and others. Attendees meet at 10:00 a m and travel in a single group each tour segment lists times and hosts culminating with a picnic dinner at Mrs August Brause and a final stop at Mrs Gene McCue.
The article urges readers to instruct their attorney to place legal notices in The Elgin Echo. It notes law sets publication charges equal nationwide and claims such notices boost the Echo's value and reader interest.
Alma Kiple wed Wilford Wolf in Portland Oregon on Wednesday September 4. The couple will reside in Westimber Oregon. Mrs Wolf is the youngest daughter and recently moved with her husband from Vernonia Oregon. Friends here regret the move but wish happiness for the newlyweds.
The Des Moines Register reports a bleak Methodist Conference update with 25 of 39 items down. Membership fell to 37,761, new names added 709, and Sunday school enrollment dropped 15,969 to 41,347 amid reduced pastor support and a lone rise in Ladies' Aid Society funds.
Mrs. H. B. Gilson and daughter Mrs. Wm. Frederick of West Union returned last Wednesday from Chicago and Milwaukee. They saw the Graf Zeppelin pass over Chicago and recalled the sight vividly. They visited the Guy Whitford family and later met Mr. and Mrs. Fred O'Dell in Milwaukee and attended the Wisconsin state fair. Mr. Gilson and Mr. Frederick drove to Milwaukee to bring them home.
Petition drives in Palo Alto and about twelve counties seek an open pheasant season likely late October to early November. Birds are reported plentiful in the region. Rev Standford from Park River Minnesota was installed at the Norway church in St Ola and at the Marion church in Gunger with Rev Branardie to arrive later.
Evelyn Weibel of Fairbank suffered severe injuries from a schoolgirl’s loaded revolver during a play. In Elgin, residents debated transportation policy, ending with a stance against truck franchises in favor of railroad support. A motor carrier application by W W Clayton faced Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners hearing on Sept 10, 1929, in Waterloo.
Elgin Cardinals and Farmersburg Boosters clashed at the Allamakee County Fair in Waukon last Thursday afternoon. Farmersburg, heavier by two to one, led early and held a slim advantage despite Elgin tying late. the Boosters pulled away to win 7 to 4.
The Foxwell family picnicked on Klock's Island Fayette with a 2 p m dinner, boating and campfire. A boat capsized but all occupants reached shore safely amid laughter. Attendees included Mary Stephen Ella Foxwell Elgin Katie Richards West Union Charlotte Medberry Fayette and Zephine Albright Beach Va plus eighteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren and other invited friends.
The Dubuque Presbytery representing eight northeastern Iowa counties met in Wadena at 7:30 Monday evening and continued through Tuesday. Sessions reviewed church work and presbytery activities in detail, with evening services aimed at visitors. This marked Wadena’s first hosting of the presbytery.
The eye ear nose and throat clinic of the Postville Hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon Sept 17. Mrs H W Baldwin informs the Echo she will move to Wenatchee Washington Gen Del where she will live for a few months. She was formerly at Manson and recently sold out there. The canning factory workers have been busy the past week often working late hours. Also noted is a mention of corn in the husk and a cut line referencing J T Sugden and some beds.
Clara Bow, famed for silent era versatility, headlines the air talking picture Dangerous Curves aerially described as a big top story. Richard Arlen leads supporting cast with David Newell and Kay Francia set for Sundays and Mondays September 16 and 14 at the local theater.
County Superintendent L. G. Meyers announced the annual inspirational institute for Fayette county teachers on Thursday and Friday September 12 and 13 at West Union. Fayette county schools include 339 teaching positions with an anticipated attendance of 360.
Police believe Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Schulze in Charles City died in a joint act of self destruction after a pistol was found by Mrs. Schulze’s body. The couple, about 60, were said to have been despondent over ill health. Their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Lucian, found the woman and the scene Tuesday morning. Funeral attendees included Chas Feller Emma Bunting Henry Feller and Louise Schori.
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