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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
5
In a Clermont area tragedy last week William Sullivan aged twenty four ended his life by cutting his throat while temporarily insane. Neighbors report he was unsettled the night before and asked relatives to summon a priest before dying at home. Funeral held at the Catholic church with many relatives in attendance.
Elgin stockholders met at the opera house to elect officers for the coming term. Fred Reichert was named president with John Rothlisberger as vice president M Luchsinger as secretary and Jalie Gehring as treasurer C Harrington and Chris Winger were chosen as directors. The past year showed strong business with high cream and butterfat receipts and plans to expand routes and cream supplies.
Mr and Mrs Frank Weigand of Rowley mourn the death of their young son Claresace born May 12 1902 Elgin died December 12 1904 at age 2 years 6 months 20 days after a visit to the city his illness began with a severe cold and progressed to broncho pneumonia funeral services were held and he was laid to rest at the local cemetery the bereaved family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their support during the illness and burial
A traveling barker for J I Roach Chicago grocers sold a year’s worth of teas and coffee to Minnesota farmers but delivered underweight goods. A food inspector found a ten pound coffee can weighing two pounds, and a 25 pound sugar can weighing 20 pounds. He was fined 32 for selling below weight. The Albart Lea Tribune notes that farmers trusted cheap deals but suffered from short weighting, advising support for local merchants.
Wednesday evening a wedding took place at the Shaffer home in Rigin. Cora M Shaffer married Ror Greenley with Rev Stoeckmann officiating. Only close relatives attended. The bride, long known in the city, and the groom, a recent arrival, were described as industrious and well regarded. The Ecito extends congratulations and best wishes.
The issue lists new advertisements for Christmas related items and general goods. Brands and vendors include Steeler Mrs, W. Kuster Wreihel Gehring Opera House, Kuiel Rubyer, J. M. Dean, Capper Muehlenthaler Bro, City Mead Market, Gelman Co, Freiburghaus Chag Kaufmin, J. W. Bopp, and others. Also notes New York apples such as Greeting Baldwin and Kings offered at up to $2.75 per Marvel Avg Horzur.
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