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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
5
For Rent a 23 acre tract with house and a good well. Also a 60 by 60 foot strawberry bed and 100 bearing grape vines plus 60 swarms of Lees. Located two miles east of Elgin. For particulars inquire of Joun Favs.
Ally sons are notified to clean ashes and debris in alleys and premises. Chicken owners are warned the time for allowing chickens to run at large has passed and must now be kept shut up per ordinance. Mayor Hapser signs.
West Union resident C B Hughes announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney. Born in 1878 in Clayton County, he lived near Strawberry Point, graduated from the state university in 1900, and began law practice in Arlington in 1902 before moving to West Union in 1908. He has served as mayor of Arlington and West Union, aided sewer system work, reduced real estate valuations, and balances a law practice with farming and business interests.
For Sale 1 Buick No 10 and 1 Overland No 54 passenger car. These machines are in good shape and both may be sold cheaply. Contact Dr BH Bapsen.
The Republican county convention met in West Union on Thursday in a harmonious session. It instructed delegates to Cedar Rapids to secure supporters for Iowa’s presidential candidate and named Wm. E. Fuller as chair. Secretaries were Fred S. Riebinson and Walter Beall. all precincts except Oran Putnam and Scott were represented. Delegates to the state and district conventions to meet in Cedar Rapids on April 24 were named.
The Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association will print 800 cook books with a larger, neater oilcloth bound edition selling for 50 cents. Members urge rapid submission of recipes, even if many are needed. Send five cents with each recipe to the secretary N. H. Bakemap or committee members Mrs. F. W. Hughes and Mrs. Ed Hanson.
General Frederick Dent Grant son of Ulysses S. Grant died suddenly in a New York hotel room after a throat ailment. He had served near the top of the U.S. Army as commander in the Eastern division. The nation mourns the loss of a noted military figure and honors will be given at West Point.
The ninety third anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America will be celebrated by the Northeastern Town association in Decorah on April 26. Delegations from Mason City to McGregor are expected, with events at Grand Opera House Steyer’s and Marsh’s halls. Mayor Daubney will speak, Senator Robert Quigley will respond, and Past Grand Master D. H. Henderson will give the principal address. Mrs J W Lewis and Mason City girls orchestra will also appear. Degree staffs from Mason City Charles City Cresco will perform, with Mason City Queen Rebekah staff delivering notable work. If weather cooperates, several thousand guests may attend.
The Sharks perform well Friday afternoon as Master Nicholas Rennison visits Intermediate room. Mrs Hans Graether and daughters Dorothy and Gertrude visited last Friday. Ralph and Lyndall Knight return to Washington. The Green Mice wear G M pins. Mr Conner trims trees improving grounds. First bouquet of wildflowers arrives at school. Mr Keiser assists in High school programs again. Plan for School Entertainment Friday May 10. rumors kept many away last time. Fred Muehlenthaler is slightly under the weather. Ladies Aid Society meets with Miss Anna Benson this afternoon.
The Titanic, the world's largest liner, sank four hours after hitting an iceberg off the Newfoundland banks. Of about 2,200 aboard, 657 known to be saved. estimates suggest over 1,500 lives lost. Carpathia recovered 675 survivors and headed to New York.
Gus A Stoehr has added a new soda fountain with an onyx table, glass jars, and solid German silver fittings, touted as a handsome feature for the town. Nearby, Murray Kiple and Christ Moser plant maple trees along their properties, each tree expected to add about a dollar yearly value. Mrs Colin Rennison buys Hofer lots opposite M I church and plans a modern home for herself and children, with construction starting soon.
Promote paying bills by check as a receipt for money and a dignified method of business. Encourages placing accounts to enjoy conveniences and courtesies offered to customers.
Esther Frieden visited her parents in Cheery Valley while Albert Meyer and Dan Bellin made business trips to Oelwein and Elkader. Neighbors shared visits at multiple homes, quilting parties occurred, and fishing along the river occupied Sunday. Robert Lawrence and Jakie Gehring called on friends Joe and Leslie Baumgartner as illness struck Joe Zaneg.
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