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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
4
Robert Evans, merchant tailor offers fine custom suits in latest approved styles at reasonable charges. All orders filled on short notice. Repairing and pressing promptly and neatly done. Complete line of samples to select from. Satisfaction guaranteed. First door East of Bank, Elgin, Iowa.
An 1880s style lettered advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as a remedy for consumption and nervous ailments. It includes a Cedar Rapids route and cheap playing cards for sale, with testimonials from Mrs S A Sweet of Stratford Conn and others.
For February 6 to 18 agents of the B C R kN Ity offer round trip fares to New Orleans and Mobile at reduced rates. Tickets valid through February 28. Get details from agents BO, R, WN Ry or contact J Morton G P and T A Cedar Rapids Iowa 218.
The issue lists Lent rules for Ash Wednesday February 16 with fasting on most days, exemptions for under twenty-one, and dispensation details. It also notes the Mentor Arlington newspaper arrival and announces a public auction near Elgin on February 21, 1899 with livestock, farm implements, household goods, terms, and auctioneer details.
Willian Steinlage files in Fayette County District Court a petition to quiet title to parts of sections 29 and surrounding parcels in township 95 N range 9 W. The notice lists numerous named defendants and warns failure to appear by the March term will result in default and judgment. Attorneys Atneworth Ainsworth and Dukins represent the plaintiff.
Notice announces hearing in West Union Iowa on the last will of Nancy A. Southgate deceased to prove and admit the instrument as her will. Dated February 1899, with court proceeding to validate the document.
State of Iowa Iowa County to Fred Gibbs you are notified of a petition by Mary A Gibbs for divorce on desertion grounds and custody of minor Mabel Ava Gibbs filed in the district court at West Union Fayette County. If you fail to appear by noon of the second day of the March term starting March 6 1809 a default judgment will be entered. GW Parkes attorney for plaintiff dated June 25 1890.
By virtue of General Execution from the District Court of Tiinavoutty Iowa dated February 1886 in favor of Henry Durant against Wm M Peek et al, for 490.57 dollars plus costs. The sheriff levies on Wm M Peek’s equitable interest and will offer the property at auction March 18 1899 in front of the courthouse at Winona Town at 1 PM. Dated West Union Iowa February 6 1899 A L Hockines Sheriff Payette County Town
A wartime style ad notes Shiloh's Wilslizes relieves sour stomach distress and upcoming food discomfort. It promotes a great kidney and liver remedy sold by W. J. Finke. The fragment emphasizes prompt relief and product availability through the local seller.
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