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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
2
Jaco Marie suffered a severe leg injury near Elgin while clearing sawdust under a steam wood saw. The machine was operated by a traction engine owned by John Sutter and managed by George Neusnachwan. The incident left the leg torn from four inches above the knee to near the foot, with the bone exposed.
On February 1 1902 rural mail routes were placed on the classified list under civil service with a simple reading and writing exam. Applicants must reside within the route area and provide a suitable horse and wagon. Only certain age and physical conditions apply. details follow. August Holzen Elgin Iowa sells corn at reasonable prices with particulars at the store.
Ban Gruver died Tuesday February 11 in West Union after living there since 1306. He worked at the tailoring table and died in the county farm insane ward after a period of mental illness. Survived by three brothers and four sisters, Gruver was a well known and respected county resident.
Gene Stahl and wife moved to Elgin from West Union on Monday and will occupy the Jake Rtab house after April first. Lou Christ joined a South Dakota excursion to explore land options. George Fertig and Went to the wharf by Friday with George returning Monday. Mrs Fertig stayed in Charles City for a shorter visit. Mrs Stephans of Prairie du Chien visited Stein last week then headed to Washington and California. Charley Hunsberger and Fred Berg traveled to Chicago Sunday with four loads of horses. The Schneider family, longtime Elgin residents, prepared to move to California, though friends wish them well. Mr Mattoon returned from a Brando, Mississippi trip noting fast South development and a cold return to a frozen town.
Additional Locals report Finke's Drug Store offering kerosene scents and fragrances with sale notices at the Ettho office as the local hub for printing sale bills. Dr Whittote had a runaway accident near Elgin. a cutter overturned dragging him, while a horse bolted and smashed the cutter. Dr Rennison will lecture at Elgin German Baptist Church on China experiences. Carson, Pirie Scott Co will spend vast sums on advertising in the Record Herald, paying 13,500 yearly for a page daily except Sunday.
Homiuibker and associates advertise skiable excursion tickets dated January 7 and February 4 and 18 for travel to Abbot and other points along Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern lines. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with stopovers allowed, agents listed for full information. routes to Shickor or St Louis via Chicago and Des Moines area agents.
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