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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
2
Five horsepower stationary steam engine and light horse power boiler offered in Elgin Iowa. Both are in good working order and priced to move. Interested buyers may call on or write to Ropy Seaman, Elgin Iowa.
The item reports Dr Walsh relocating to Oklahoma City for practice, the Oelwein Register moving to a new building opposite the Union House, built by EH. V. Hoyer. Fayette House landlord HS Canfield suffers a broken collarbone from a fall on Dec 10. Wm. Peele and family move from Oelwein to West Union, likely taking office as county recorder in January amid amendment talks. Miss Dora Pierce dies after fainting at a Wan kon home following an evening out, heart failure cited.
The Burton Comedy Company will perform three nights next week at Winders theatre after telephoning for dates. The act previously played here to good satisfaction. Also noting warm weather reduced wood demand but kept prices at 5.50 per cord for dry oak and 4.00 for body maple. locals prepare on streets for a coming cold snap from northern towns.
A brief appeal urges all sub suppliers in arrears to call and settle before January. The note hints a small individual debt but emphasizes a large aggregate total for the sender, Eco.
T O Korano advertises from Gunderson’s Office in Elgin Town offering watch and jewelry repair. He claims to settle in Eletn with an office and repair shop and notes training as a journeyman in Norway. Repairs guaranteed at reasonable charges with satisfaction.
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