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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
5
A financial note states that savings deposits yield 4 percent interest with compounding twice yearly. It highlights the semiannual accrual and the flat rate applied to balances over the term. The item emphasizes the security and predictable growth of funds.
A card from James Bover thanks friends and neighbors for help after a destructive fire. The undersigned announces reopening of a hotel near the depot to serve trainmen and travelers with good meals at reasonable rates, inviting the public to try it.
There will be no preaching service in the Methodist church next Sunday. The Sunday school will meet as usual at 11 a.m. Mrs. C Li Chapman had a severe sick spell during the past week.
Notice warns residents along the Clermont to West Union line to stay clear of high voltage wires and report any downed lines. It also cautions about wires in the city and identifies visitors from Utah and Randalia related to local residents. The note references Harold Rogers and Mrs Beeman’s family, plus F R Berg traveling to La Crosse for children's clothing.
Elgin welcomes returning residents and visitors during the holiday season with numerous family and friend gatherings. Notables include Frank Etter of Edson Alberta and siblings from Minnesota, Cedar Rapids, Dows, and Waterloo, plus faculty, students, and local residents returning to share Christmas at homes across town.
Badly injured in a brainard area runaway accident, R W Helms was thrown from a buggy and landed on his head and shoulders. A young companion, a little boy, was not hurt. Helms remains unable to speak as medical staff assess potentially serious head injuries and paralysis on one side.
Ludwig Kohls born in Germany on December 8 1827 came to America in 1893 with his wife and three children He lived near Wadena and his son William cared for him until his death at 85 years 15 days Funeral services were held in the German Baptist church December 26 led by Rev Draewel Interment was in Elgin cemetery Gustav A Oelwein city founder died December 19 at 74 He donated the site for the B C R N survey route and the city was named for him
The bank clerk notes most customers keep small accounts and urges starting one even if funds are modest. He says such accounts grow over time as business expands and the balance increases with ongoing use.
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