School Notes from Elgin Schools Highlight Enrollment and Activities
Theodore Blanchard enters tenth grade while Elfen Olson starts fifth grade and Lovie Hanson joins fourth. The Second Primary Department hosts forty students as enrollment hits a school history peak. Harriet Bakeman reviews in eighth grade and Julia Boyle misses days due to sickness. The literary societies form in the Grammar room with plans for an October 3 program. Selma Weibel graduates, marries, and leaves Elgin to begin a teaching career, with best wishes from students alumni and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Blanchard
Elfen Olson
Clara Blockhaus
Lovie Hanson
Harriet Bakeman
Selma Weibel
L. D. Aiteh
Stand By Your Town Booster Verse and Local Visit
A booster poem urges residents to support their town, spend locally, and boost community spirit. The item notes Albert and Charley Spenalley spent Sunday in Postville and returned Monday morning, reflecting a brief local social report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Charley Spenalley
Postville
Blackbirds Protected Penalty Noted by W B Banks
W B Banks tells the Lamar Democrat that under federal law the minimum fine for killing a blackbird is 400 dollars. He argues the law targets insectivorous birds with no open season and warns the public to know the penalty, noting enforcement may await a U S marshal. Mrs Efford Hunsberger shows slow improvement. A big Saturday dance is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Banks
Lamar Democrat
Mr. Banks
U. S
Public Sale at Olson farm near Elgin described items
Public sale announced for September 30 at the Olson farm northeast of Elgin with 1000 dollars and under cash, larger sums on approved security at 8 percent. Listed goods include horses, cows, steers, shoats, hay, grain, sheep, chickens, machinery such as a gasoline engine, binders, mowers, plows, harrows, and barn timbers. Lunch and coffee provided. Terms require cash for small amounts and credit with security for larger sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller& Johnson
Deering
McCormick
Elgin Woman Weds Near West Union Man in Delwain
Miss Selma Weibel of Elgin and Mr. Lorenzo Hitch of near West Union were married at Delwain on September 24 1913. The ceremony was led by Rev McKim of the Christian church after which the couple visited New Hampton and will reside on the groom’s father’s farm near West Union after November 1. The bride long served as a public school teacher praised for her kindness and sunny disposition. The groom is described as industrious and of solid character. The Ecuo offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Weibel
Elgin
Lorenzo Hitch
Near West Union
Delwain
Ben Weibel
Mr. Hitch
Weibel
The
Ecuo
Five Ladies Injured in Country Wagon Accident
A miss Lillie Oswald and Miss Rosina Rothlisberger were badly hurt when a two seated wagon tipped on a decline near John Mattocks home. Rothlisberger suffered bruising and shock while Oswald tore arm ligaments and sustained side injuries. Oswald was brought home and remains bedridden. The other party members escaped harm with two remaining in the wagon and one jumping to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Oswald
John Mattocks
Wensnesday
Mesdaines
E. Harmon
Louise Bauder
Rosina Rothlisberger
Hazel
Misses Rothlisberger
Oswald
Miss Rothlisberger
Miss Oswald
Lillie
Barn Burns at Adolph Baumgartner Farm
A barn at the Adolph Baumgartner place south of town burned Monday evening. Hay grain farming implements and a silo were destroyed. the house was saved. All stock was removed and a horse may have escaped. Cause unknown. loss will be substantial for Baumgartner. Harry Nicklaus returned home from Payette over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Baumgartner
Mr. Baumgartner
Cheery Valley News Household Visits and Barn Fire
Loussa Christen spent Sunday evening at the Thos Hanson home. Mrs Jacob Reinhart visited the Jacob Denniler home Monday. Mrs Fred Frieden was entertained at the Joln Grimm home. Ellen Hanson stayed with her brother Adolph Hannon last week. Bertha Frieden visited her sister Mrs Dan Butikoter. A barn raising at Andy Yearous drew many locals Monday. Ida Baumgartner aided Mrs Bert Chapman with housework last week. Rosa Grimm helps Mrs Fred Frieden this week. Frances Hadid of Elgin visited the Edward Grimm home Saturday and Sunday. Fred Nydeggne, wife and son George, called at the Christen Bros home Sunday. The barn at Adolph Baum Barter home burned Monday night. fire cause undetermined. Mrs Celia Mayers widowed daughters Lou and Georgie returned from Rock Valley after five weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loussa Christen
Thos Hanson
Jacob Reinhart
Jacob Denniler
Fred Frieden
Joln Grimm
Ellen Hanson
Adolph Hannon
Bertha Frieden
Dan Butikoter
Andy
Ida Baumgartner
Bert Chapman
Rosa Grimm
Frances Hadid
Elgin
Edward Grimm
Fred Nydeggne
George
Christen Bros
Adolph Baum
Celia Mayers
Lou Ad
Georgie
Rock Valley
Timeworn Verse Drawer Ends with Unknown Author
The fragment cites a nostalgic verse urging modesty and a wholesome girl ideal, titled or attributed to Auruor Unknown, with archaic phrasing about dress and virtue. The text reads as a clumsy historic lyric or poem segment from an era emphasizing propriety.
Fall and Winter Suits Coats and Dresses Display
Attention ladies hear about fall and winter samples now on display from J. D. Euwind merchant tailor West Union Iuwna. He has 83 years in tailoring and guarantees satisfaction. See new pictures Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Euwind
West Union
Iuwna
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Julia Boyle
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Max Thoma Elgin
Lowa
Stanger
Boosters
Christ Hoem
Cat
T. N. Carolugas
Audi
Becker
Clerk
Harry Nicklaus
ULI, A
Payette
Oe Citizens’ State Bank, Ern
Cheery Valley News
Christ
Kashnan & Broa
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