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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
2
A damaged OCR item reports a Tuesday morning incident under one degree temperatures. Names such as Shaffer, Davis, and Kimyon appear among alleged horse thefts at a station, with several thoroughbreds and cattle mentioned as stolen or unloined.
Personal and travel updates from Fayette, West Union, Decorah, Clermont, and nearby areas. Residents and relatives visit, callers and transients noted, with mentions of Miss Lena Stohr, Miss Claire Schori, and local professionals like Dr Hadsel and W. Nickidus. Observations include visits to Cedar Rapids, Moline, Rock Valley, and Kenmare, with several trips for family and business.
Notice announces quarterly meeting at Elgin M E church on Feb 22 and 23 led by Rev T E Fleming D D with conference service Sunday morning and evening, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to be observed, plus advertised letters and patrons.
Sunday saw two houses burn on the BD and W Clement’s place near Brainard, with all contents lost. BM J Webb bought Phillips residence, Verthin Lindenhower moves into real estate, and a Yeoman Lodge social is planned for February 24 in Mid Berger’s building.
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