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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1903

Page

5

Domicile and property status in state law debate

A fragmentary discussion cites that permanent residence equals property under state protection and contract validity. It notes loans, credits, and the situs of assets depend on domicile, and warns against misplacing property or treating it as temporary elsewhere. It mentions Roosevelt receiving an engraved gold plate invitation from the Union League Club of San Francisco.

Aledisiot Brig ‘Ag Cation Ils Liera Roosevelt Union League Club of Sann Francisco

Fragmented census text evokes clipped notes and garbled names

A garbled OCR fragment mentions the census and median ages, with scattered names such as William and Phillips, plus stray references to music, poetry, and international topics. The text is incomplete, mixing census terms with unrelated items and partial phrases from English and German contexts.

In Memoriam Arthur Matthys Born in Wadena

In memoriam for Arthur Matthys born December 20 1887 in Wadena and died April 5 1808 aged 10 years 3 months 13 days. He spent most of his life in Elgin and surroundings. Foster child of Mr and Mrs Matthys of New Albion he passed after illness from peritonitis and an attempted operation. He was a gentle boy beloved by all. His body arrived Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday at the German Church with interment in Elgin Cemetery. He rests in Jesne.

Arthur Matthys Wadena Elgin Ehlla Ole Matthys Frank Matthys Asai Albin Lal Crosso Elgin Genetery Jesne Jesua

Mrs Elisa Lantz Dead After Long Illness

Mrs Elisa Lantz, born March 23, 1850, died April 2, 1908, at her home after a yearlong illness from pneumonia and heart weakness. A faithful wife and mother, she leaves a husband, children, and several siblings. Funeral services were held at Dunkard Church with burial in the church cemetery. A tribute note from the household laments her loss. Separately, J. T. Butcher of Forest City, former Elgin resident and Justice of the Peace, was remembered by local elders for his prior public service.

Elisa Lantz Freidan Garrowing Dunkard Weatex Forest City T. J. Butcher Butcher Elgin Justice of the Peace Radio Regt

Appointment of Teo J Palda as District Judge

The city reports the appointment of Teo J Palda of Kenmare North Dakota to the District Judge post. He is praised for high qualifications and is greeted with joy by Higin residents and friends who celebrate the appointment and its significance.

OR Informiti SA Teo J. Palda Kenmare N. D Palda Higin Palds

Harrison elected Chicago mayor in sharp race

Carter H. Harrison defeated Graham Stewart by 140 287 to 180 483 votes to win the Chicago mayoral race. Harrison led by a 6100 plurality as a spirited campaign unfolded with strong showings from supporters and rivals.

Carter H. Harrison Chicago Graham Stewart Hig Harrison

War history sketch of Pleasant Valley township 1881 1868

A fragmented history of Pleasant Valley township from 1881 to 1868 notes the enlistment, deaths, wounds, and captures of residents in the Civil War era. It names soldiers such as Chas Lyons, Dan Miller, Mary Hurl, Packard, and Wm. Ort, mentions two captains Warner and Blipfiolet Pellets, and lists early voters for Lincoln and Douglas, with county totals and population.

Plejaint Vailey Wortry Amber Chas. Lyons Pleasant Valley Hoy Rabel'ghot Chas Dan Miller Pendleton Dmary Hurl Stockadea Packard Pleasant, Valley Wm. Ort Atlanta Pleasant Valley Township Wm Warner B. ‘Hagner Dr. Armstrong T. F. Butcher Lincoln Douglas -Hia

Council Meets as New Officers Take Oath and Set Committees

The city council assembles in regular session with Mayor pro tem Capper presiding. Newly elected Mayor Gunderson and Councilmen Schmid, Solort, and Patterson take oath. committees including Finance, Streets and Alleys, and Five and Light are appointed. Board of equalization adjourns to Tuesday. full proceedings to appear next week. Unveiling Clermont monuments scheduled for June 17 or 10 with many veterans urged to attend. talk of May 30 event scrapped to avoid conflicts with Decoration. Col Henderson notes Clermont residents and Fayette county veterans invited, especially survivors of the 12th Iowa and Co C.

Gity C. Lehman Albert Sehori Hugh Patterson Rudy Mushtenthaler T.J. Capper Theo Schmid Rudy John Full Clermont Monument A. H. ‘Loomis Clermont DP. B. Henderson Thiee Aet Shiloh Battlefeld Bath Col. Henderson Tyne Jhns Unidh Fayette County 12Th Iowa Old Co. C Warner D. B. Henderson West Union

Appointed Road Supervisors in Pleasant Valley Township

The Pleasant Valley township board of trustees met for two days to audit claims and implement road work under a new law. G J Adington and Frank Gebting were chosen as road supervisors, with duties to organize and oversee village road improvements.

Pleasant Valley Township Legard

Ambitious Iowa league plans and local notices arise

Unclear draft shows talk of a new league including Clay Fayette Bremer Howard Winneshires and Chickasaw counties with Daly rhiple Hart Addarson and Mile Dwyer named as players. Reports also note a pension board in Osage, a large organ project in Waukon, a Barville fire, Arbor Day set for April 50, and public building plans in Mugon city.

Qalwatn Andbhion Daly Rhiple Hart Addarson Mile Dwyer Clay Fayette Bremer, Howard Alla Didlee Winnéshires Chickasaw

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