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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
8
August Holzer and his men work daily at the copper mine as ore specimens are unearthed. The shaft exceeds fifty feet with potential cross crevices aiding four way tunneling. A promising grade of ore, though early, may prove valuable, signaling a thriving industry for Elgin.
No Bono will be issued next week the office remains open for normal work. Calendar duties will occupy staff day and night as we prepare for the new year and readers are urged to await the next issue.
Marion township reports include Ben Schneider on the sick list, Sam Hofés planning to stay with his mother this winter, Martha Frederick visiting Marion friends, and Fred Ritz purchasing a 120 acre farm from Godfred Hannt for 3800 dollars. Ed Grima business trip to Elgader sold 800 pounds of cheese. Fred Schupbach and a companion returned safely from West Bend. W H Bohupbach with five young ladies visited Miss R Burti. John Hertig and Dan Buttkofer on a business trip to Elgin. Hertig had a dog mishap causing a torn coat. Many boys invited to the wedding of Jake Frieden and Rosa Meyer at the bride's parents near Randalia. Jake rented 160 acres there for his future home.
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