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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
4
J W Bopp markets farm rentals attracting many inquiries from responsible parties for one to five year leases. He promises secure, well managed tenants and fair prices, urging prompt contact for best options. A few farms remain available for rent as well.
An advertisement claims sour stomach loss of appetite and debility stem from indigestion. It touts Kodol as a natural digestive aid that cleanses strengthens mucous membranes and aids digestion. It includes testimonial from a user and notes production by E. O. DeWitt Company Chicago with bottle sales.
The column records summer weather woes and local happenings. It notes attendance at the A W Kimball sale, Easter program at C B E, multiple Sunday visits and guests at various homes, and a Friday night dance at the M W A hall. Several residents are listed with kin and friends, including Rothlisberger, Richards, Robbins, Wenger, Kerr, and Medberry, with travel to Elkader and Oelwein.
Rupy Leiman invites all lot owners to bring plows for sharpening now. All lot owners who want the L. C. A. to care for their lots should pay in May to Mrs. N. H. Bakuman, Secretary.
Oak Groves column lists Easter visits at J O Harron s and Reed home, a lost colt misfortune, school term departure of Coila Reed and Genevra Fennell, illness of Dora Brabham, and health notes on Henry Larson and Mrs Ed Boyle. It covers community events including a comedy and concert at the Oak Grove school house, local medicine ads for Dr Kings New Discovery, Easter services, and various residents visiting Elgin West Union and Cedar Falls.
West Union items list local visits from Real and Frances Camp and Loyd Lower, Elgin visitors, Bob Peebles sorting a job in Mason City, and Irene Dwyer vacationing from Supt Belknap’s office. Community members attend Parrott Funk wedding in Cedar Rapids. Chas Weed, early settler, dies in Hawkeye. Catharyne Chambers to return from Iowa City for Easter. Local business notices advertise coats, junk collection and garden prep as readers plan for spring.
In the District Court of Fayette County Iowa April Term 1807 plaintiffs Robert Wilson Sr and Robert Wilson along with multiple co plaintiffs allege ownership in fee simple of extensive described lands in section 23 27 township 94 north range 7 west and related parcels. They seek quiet title and relief declaring defendants have no interest and to bar claims based on ten years adverse possession plus other equitable relief. Defendants are notified to appear by April term noon deadline at West Union Court House or face default.
In the District Court of Iowa Fayette County Ernest Hoelzer files a petition claiming absolute ownership of northwest quarter and seeking removal of a mortgage cloud. The case names Merriman Herriman and others as defendants with a court date set for April 2, 1907 at West Union Court House.
F M Boyle sues to quiet title in west half of northwest quarter of southwest quarter section 27 township 4 north range 7 west in Fayette County Iowa. Mortgage paid. seeks removal of cloud by canceling record mortgage and appointing a commissioner to release. Defendants urged to answer before April 2 1907. otherwise default and decree as prayed. Attorneys C G Granat and W C Lewis represent plaintiffs.
Rubber footwear offered by Rusurrs-Now promises a pair to fit every customer. Advert caption highlights variety and affordability with a note about available assorted sizes and styles.
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