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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
2
Elgin opened with strong offense to cruise past Farmersburg 30 to 10 as the Farmers battled a tough nine. The game featured lively plays and multiple errors with optimistic chatter about a rematch against Blknder and other rival towns.
On Tuesday near Maynard eight year old John Herchers was shot in the right breast by a cyclist who rode by the Bercher home after the boy laughed at him. The bullet lodged in the liver and could not be located by doctors from Oelwein. Local farmers pursued the rider but he remains at large amid threats of lynching.
Benton County sheriff P H Theissen, passing through Cedar Rapids, arrested Benjamin Hammond in Edgewood after a theft spree that included a team of horses, wagon, and harness from Van Horn. Hammond, a repeat offender with prior terms for horse stealing near Davenport, was followed by widespread telephonic notices and arrests across surrounding towns.
The Exazy Iowa council met in special session called by the mayor with Mayor Mattoon and six councilmen present. Bills from the finance committee were read and approved. motions suspended rules for first reading. Ordinance No 62 and No 69 discussed and advanced. lay on table until August 15.
Carl Floyd Fothergill died August 6 at his parents’ home aged 5 years 4 months. Services were held August 10 by Rev. J Sullivan and Rev. J Hark and he is buried in Highland Cemetery. Born February 26 1893 in Culbertson Nebraska he was the youngest son of C O Fothergill.
The town council of Elgin authorized a sidewalk on the west side of Clermont street from Lot 1, Block 2, Klein’s original plat to Main street with grades per ordinance 30 and a uniform descent. Mayor Lemman signs. Also mentions National Encampment Union Veterans in Rock Island and rail ticket offers from agents.
A fragmented notice urges readers to compare transatlantic fare rates through various agencies and lines. It mentions agents and travel considerations, with stray references to cures and health products, ending with unclear endorsements.
The Citizen's State Bank of Elgin offers tax payment service for Pleasant Valley township residents who visit the bank and leave tax amounts. A 25 cent extension option applies for the Cincinnati excursion from Elgin with a $14.50 fare, including a special train to Cincinnati and returns. Additional details on travel to Richmond and other eastern points available through BCR&N agents. limited berths require prompt reservations.
Public notices describe limited time rail tickets on Vial and Oregon Railway line dates in summer through fall at Ona Fare plus 2.00 to Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota points north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing to Waverly with agent sales in southern western northern towns. Also touts B C R N War Atlas price 15c with maps of West Indies and world. Miller's lime kilns near Elgin advertise kilns selling lime this week, 250 cents per bushel, via John Lehnen & Son Lumber Yards Elgin.
A Maidstone scout reports nightingales built a nest inside a rifle range shelter in Cranbrook Kent, about four feet up and in line with a target. Bullets shattered surrounding wood. one fledgling died as the birds continued feeding and later vanished to safety.
A London Telegraph piece lauds German historian Theo mommsen for modesty and family devotion while recounting anecdotes of absent mindedness. It notes he rose early for coffee prepared overnight, breakfast with five daughters, and jokes about timing and discipline, including a child placed in a waste paper basket. It mentions twelve living children and a younger generation rising.
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