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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
4
BGPP announces a new Bulletin No 26 listing more property including farms and town lots Fayette County only. Brokers in Illinois coordinate with ~50 agents to send buyers. no charge unless sold. Private money available for farm and chattel loans. residences from 25 down with easy monthly terms. rental ahead.
Farmers in Brainard Iowa are urged to call Walter Jennings for plows featuring patent landsides. The notice promises good qualities and money saving advantages, urging early orders to ensure timely delivery and a square deal for Fayette county farmers.
Farmers busy in fields. many named residents and visitors in Illyria. Reports mention illness, dental work, church events, travels between Elkader West Union Cedar Rapids and Elgin, plus a funeral and an appendicitis operation. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for jaundice and liver issues.
West Union reports several mobility updates from residents and visitors including C S Coventry aiding the treasurer’s office, Geo Warder and sons unloading a Canadian bull, and Robert Kiple moving from Bruce Wisconsin to Elgin to join his brother in carpentry. Notices cover travel, visits, a spelling contest judge’s appointment, and a town meeting to organize a summer baseball team with fundraising. A testimonial cites Electric Bitters as a health aid.
WADENA. Spring starts with new moves as another barber leaves for Elkader. Farmers welcome lengthening days. Henry Schmidt families settle in Fayette. New post office subscription ruling noted. Easter exercises require organist input next Saturday. Sabbath School praised for Temperance Sunday. Picture prize anticipated this quarter. Mr. Jennings laid to rest in Volga City cemetery. City election produced Bless results: Mayor Dr. M. Frey, Treasurer, Assessor H. Peterman, Councilmen F. J. Schroeder and Willittenbaugh. Arbor Day planned. Big Five Teachers’ Association meets at West Union April 24 and 25. County superintendent’s office hosts special teacher exams. County superintendents and principals draft Fayette County High School Association constitution. Lower fifth grade to recite upstairs due to room constraints. Twenty-year health testimony for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cited. Subscription drive urged. attorney C H Rohrig of Oelwein runs for county attorney.
Charlie Olson traveled as a passenger to Elgin on Monday. E. J. Sheehan and P. H. Cummings were in Elgin the previous Saturday. Charlie Burke came from Coe da Rapids to visit home folks. William B. Miller sold a fine draft horse to Finch and Chandler for 185 dollars. Esther Haug suffered a painful accident Monday when her right hand was caught.
State of Iowa Fayette County to all whom it may concern notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of April 1908 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of F S Spahr late of said county deceased will be offered for hearing before the district court for proof and admission to probate dated West Union Iowa March 148 1908 J W Winston Clerk old junk iron rubber will pay highest market price for cash or trade Boteyn Wina
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