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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
7
A fragmented directory page lists representatives and officials including HON THOS UPDEGRAYFE of McGregor and HON TO HATCIL, senators, a town mayor, treasurer and trustees, plus numerous local clergy and church listings. It notes Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and alternate Sunday services with several church names and addresses obscured by OCR.
Local items report year end sales at cost from Bisson Bros and ongoing bargain notices at area stores. Community notes mention visits, birthdays, farm news, and social events, with several references to Elgin West Union Clermont and Oelwein, plus upcoming fairs and town meetings.
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