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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

5

The Ball Game Between Has Beens and High Second Nine

A ten inning ball game Sunday afternoon between the Has Beens and the High Second Nine drew a large crowd. Both sides delivered hard hits and fine plays with notable offense from Has Beens in each inning and a late surge by High Second Nine. The final score shows Has Beens winning in extra frames, 14 to 10.

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Susan Walters Dead in Iowa near Wadena

Susan Walters died August 16 1003 at her home near Wadena after a long life born in Harrison County Ohio in 1826. She married Martin Walters in 1945 and had twelve children, nine living. Funeral conducted by Rev Zabriskie. A ventriloquist show by Prof and Mrs J N G White is slated for Elgin August 24 with six life sized figures costing $1000. Simon O Neal suffered severe burns while repairing a traction engine damaged by pressure release.

Susan Hess Wadena Harrison County Ohio Martin Walters Walters Iowa U. R. Church Rev, Zabriskie Prof Mra. J. N. G. White Chicago Elgin Prof White London England

Twelfth Iowa History Issued and State Fair Teasers

A new published history of the Twelfth Iowa veteran infantry covers its formation through the Civil War end with a roster and officers notes. The book includes Shiloh and Vicksburg battles with plates and a Shilo bate weld snap. The item promotes Des Moines State Fair Week travel and Rock Island trains with fares from Elgina to Des Moines and back.

Iowa Merwallth Fort Henry Tenn Fort Donelson Shiloh Corinth Mas Hammond Miss Jackson Vicksburg Brandon Brownaville White River Ark Coonawar Tupelo Nashville Tene Spanish Fort Ala Argo Iowa State Fair Des Moines Rome Rock Island Tate Elgina Towa Jne G. Farmer AL Geant Rapides

Accident injures C L Freiburghaus on country ride

C L Freiburghaus suffered a painful injury when a broken bind axle caused a wheel to pass over his right instep as he rode with his family last Friday. He was forced to walk the final mile to his destination before medical aid arrived. the injury is painful but not dangerous and he plans to return to work when healed.

C. L. Freiturghaus Freiburghaus G. Freiburgians Thea Chris

Fayette County Fair Promises Expanded 49th Exhibit

The Fayette County Fair runs in September with enhancements to attract patrons. Attractions include a large water ride, grand pony and mule shows, and free amphitheater entertainment, plus running and walking races daily. A minor injury to Wm Lewis is noted from a household mishap during preparations.

Old and Reliable Agricultural Association

Fritz Lehman Hurt In Fall From Ladder

Fritz Lehman of Tahman Ros lardwars firm in La Porte Guy fell about ten feet while arranging piping in a new residence. He landed on his left shoulder causing a dislocation. likely out for the year. He is son of Mr and Mrs John Cehman of our city and many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Frita Lehman Tahman Ros la Porte Guy Fritz John Cehman Our

Change of Firm Schmid and Son Take Over Business

After thirty six years in the city C. Thao Sahimid the harvest man plans to bring in his son J. C. Sahmid as partner. The firm will be Schmid & Son once arrangements are complete. Both men are well known and trusted in the community and the change affects only ownership as C. Schmid will eventually own a stake in the publication.

C. Thao Sahimid Himseff J. C. Sahmid Schmid & Son C.schmid

Ole Matthys Suffers Thumb Wound In Threshing Mishap

A threshing crew accident left Ole Matthys with a deep cut to the thumb. While cutting bands, a belt slipped, a bundle was thrown onto the feed board, and the knife Ole held drove the edge into his flesh, causing a painful wound about an inch and a half long.

Ole Matthys Ole

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