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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
5
A mother learns her son quit praying for a baby brother and wakes to twin newborns. Little Bob, who always asked God for another boy, surveys the scene and quips that stopping prayers saved her from three. The story, from The September Delineator, blends humor with domestic life.
Unclaimed letters addressed to Willie Bouldman Marion Bennett Ella Nyrop M Hughes at Highland Iowa and others will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed by April 1908 Advertised letters must be requested by saying advertised when inquiring Hans Keer Postmaster Miss Eva Weibel has returned from Fairbank visit with relatives
The Elgin Canning Co will start the factory machinery Monday August 31 1908 and corn fields are ready for harvest. Superintendent Dean has the machines in working order with summer improvements aiding operations. Miss Weaver and R O Woodard will be at the factory after Monday. Several locals depart for Cedar Rapids to attend school and three blacksmiths remain in town.
On Thursday August 20 at noon the marriage of Misa Reichert and Jay Colegrove was held in Illyria with about thirty guests. Rev Gallagher officiated as the clergy man. The couple planned a short trip before settling in Great Falls Montana where Colegrove will teach. Local friends wish them happiness.
On September 1st rural mail carrier changes occur in route No 5. Carl Hackmann, brother to the resigned Herman Hackmann, is appointed to route No 4 while Mr Jacobs moves to No 5. Also notes on travel, events, and two arm amputations from a threshing machine incident in Shell Rock and Randalia.
Mrs. F. H. Finke, a longtime Dubuque resident since 1856, died at her home after a two month illness. Her husband W. H. Finke and two daughters survive along with many relatives. He traveled to Dubuque for the funeral services held Wednesday.
The last Street meeting drew a large crowd and the Methodist Church in Elgin invites all to attend. Donations for missions and benevolences exceed $70 from Elgin, $119 from Illyria, and $10 from Clermont with more promised. The 4th Quarterly Conference is set for Sept 11 at 2:30 pm, and Dr. Fleming will preach and lead the sacramental service.
A year ago February 173000 dollars vanished from Chicago sub-treasury. Detective work led to the arrest of former assistant teller Geo W Fitzgerald. He demanded a trial but was granted a one week continuance as the state prepared. Fitzgerald posted 10000 dollar bond. Cristo entry notes local ads and Tacoma visitors ending with Clermont plans.
Bids to install a hot water heating plant for the German Baptist parsonage must be received by 6 pm September 6. Plans are at C. L. Freiburghaus furniture store. Right to reject all bids reserved. Bids to be addressed to C. L. Fremurc Haus Elgin Iowa.
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