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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

4

Two Murders Spark Invasive Iowa Town Trials

Northeastern Iowa reports a spate of grim events last week. Fayette County held a small tax sale totaling 850 dollars across 82 pieces, while Ottumwa faces two murder cases including Jada Baymer who died after a blow to the head allegedly by Fred Gardner, now in Missouri custody.

Fayette County A. B. Stickney Dane Tha Nations Theatre Co West Union Ottumwa Jada Baymer Fred Gardner Missouri Julius Frag Jer Argo Fayette Bremer County Jerome Kern William Kern Lyall Waverly Charles L. Stewart Kern Dehuneman Stewart Lander Eaves Nena

Death of Senator Elect Hayward in Nebraska

The Nebraska senator-elect Monroe J. Hayward died on December 4 after a noble struggle. Hayward helped shape Nebraska’s growth and held several state offices. He was nominated for governor, lost to Governor Poynter, then won the U.S. Senate seat after the removal of Senator Allen.

Len Mead Waucoms U. S New Hampton Waucoma Frank Elliott David Gillard G. F. Johnson Sheffield Mead Bean Dubuque Monroe JL. Hayward Nebraska Hayward Hug Poynter United States Alip Allen

How to Know Glanders in Horses and Animals

From the Hawkeye Beacon this definition explains glanders as a contagious destructive disease of horse mucous membranes with nasal discharge and gland enlargement. It notes possible transmission to cats, dogs, sheep and humans and urges owners to educate themselves and watch for signs.

Hawkeye Calyeln Elgin

Dooley Advice Sparks Family Debate On Plano Gift

In a Chicago ward scene Mr Dooley quips about music and money while weighing a father Donahue's plan to buy a piano for his daughter. He recalls long service in local society, notes workers with pianos at North and South Side plants, and jokes that lacking one may not cost a job, urging gratitude for a pinanay instead.

Mary Dooley Malachi Tim Clancy North Side Mortimer Casey South Chicago Mr. Dooley Ladies’ Home Journal

Talmadge recounts a severe Iowa winter and a bold paper offer

Charley Talmage of the West Union Gazette recalls a brutal Iowa winter with four feet of snow and subzero cold lasting into May. He also notes a December 28 price offer by the Daily Capital of Des Moines for 1800, offering a year’s paper for 2.00 to attract readers during a pivotal legislative and presidential year.

Charley Talmage West Union Gazette Iowa Here Alaska Capltoll Dea Molnes Aeny Associated Press Caplitalia Young Des Moines

Frost's Country Folks series in The Ladies Home Journal

AB Frost, the artist and undertaker, introduces a bold eight part series titled A B Frost's Country Folks. The drawings portray American rural types in social and neighborhood life, each painting distinct and to be given full page reduction in The Ladies Home Journal beginning with the Christmas number.

AB Frost Frost Ladies? Home Journal

HomeSeekers Tickets Sold Across Midwest and Plains

BOR sale notices announce tickets on Nov 7 and 21 with travel good for 84 days from sale dates. Tickets cover routes in Iowa Minnesota South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Grossing to Whyverly and surrounding towns, plus regional service to multiple northern western and southern states. Inquiries directed to BOR and agents in Rapid City Iowa.

Towa Minnesota South Dakota Shell Hock Abbott Whyverly BOR & N AG P&t A

Chamberlains Pain Balm Cures Shoulder Ailment

Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm noting dramatic relief after nine years of shoulder pain. One bottle provided near complete improvement. Sold at Stearhs Pharmacy. Also advertised: district office managers wanted in Illinois with a yearly 600 pay, weekly, with references.

Chamberlain Adolph L. Millett Manchester N. H Steahr Coxeton Building Chicago

New Rail Line Progress from Worthington to Hardwick Minn

The BOR and Rv advance on a Worthington to Hardwick Minnesota line about 35 miles long, aiming to open the southwest region to development. Hue line reaches Reading and will extend to Wilmont, joining regional merchants and professionals in growth. Inquiries directed to Mr John Down at Armatrong for Maple Hall Luzon site locations along the Armtrong to Eatherville route.

BOR &N Rv Worthington Hardwick Minn Minnesota Reading Wilmont Maple Hall Luzon Armetrong Eatherville Widvera John Armatrong Dnog Kanaen Agp&t A. Cadar Rapide

Fine stock farm near Elgin for sale at low price

A 221 acre stock farm three miles west of Elgin offered cheaply. The land includes 160 acres under plow with 20 acres fenced for timber and the remainder stumped, excellent pasture and fastened improvements. A large barn and cellar, dry yard, and good fencing make this near Elgin with markets nearby. terms very favorable. Inquiry invited.

Elgin Maine

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Elgin Roller Light of Elgin Graham Ehrlich & Lawrence Proprietors Diehl Bros.’ Abstract Co Telephone No IOWE Clermont, Iowa Simcke Wiion Bede Emma Abbott R. J. Stoehr H. Finke Stoehr's Pharmacy A. B. Stickney Chicago ‘Great, Western Ry Summit Ave St. Paul Lewis Buhr Sumner Oscar Lambert Charles City D. E. Moore Lambert Joseph Savino Mr. Booley Molly’ Donahue Talmadge Bor Buck Benson Elgin Torree Ron Tyne Irene Eee Neone Coy Mn Pharmag Doize Fintt Tha Eigin Canning Pictory Two Ij. W. Bopp I.n
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