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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1907

Page

5

Rosanna Hess Lehman Dies After Long Illness in Elgin Iowa

Rosanna Hess born October 10 1845 in Trenton Ohio died February 24 1907 in Elgin Iowa Fayette County after a long illness. She married Jacob Lehman May 24 1868 and left four children Samuel Tofield Lydia alive. She was a devoted wife mother and neighbor with a large circle of friends. Funeral held February 27 at 1 pm at the German Apostolic church with many relatives and townspeople in attendance.

Rosanna Hess Trenton Ohio Elgin Iowa Fayette Co Jacob Lehman Samuel Tofield Lydia German Apostolic Church

Revival Meetings At Methodist Church This Week

Reverend Roy Victor Proffer invites the public to revival meetings at the Methodist church each evening this week except possibly Saturday. Song service starts 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 06 p m with drop in during the first half hour. Sunday evening revival at the usual hour. Other services proceed as usual.

Roy Victor Porrer Pasidi

Victor B Dolliver Dies in Iowa at Fort Dodge

Victor B Dolliver brother of United States Senator J P Dolliver died suddenly in his sleep Sunday night at Fort Dodge of likely heart failure. A law partner of Fred Larrabee in Fort Dodge, he had just returned from the south on business. The funeral was held today at Clermont beside the grave of his predecessor. The deceased was a prominent figure in Iowa politics and a noted speaker who campaigned across many states in support of the Republican party.

Victor B. Dolliver United States J. P.dolliver Fort Dodge Republican Party Towa

Pay Up and Call at the Office for Market Prices

Notice seeks to close a deal promptly offering top market prices for poultry and butter. Howvisterhimack Company invites interested parties to contact their office to arrange sales. Immediate payment terms emphasized.

They Will Settle It With Japan Immigration Proposal

The proposed settlement with Japan centers on adding a passport requirement for Japanese emigrants. Japan would issue passports only to citizens it allows to leave, avoiding an exclusion act. The plan aims to place responsibility on the Japanese government and curb labor emigration to the United States, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Other items note Hollister Lumber sale to Chas. M. Peasley, Bruce taking over, rubber coat ads, the Forbes family moving to Washington, Mrs. Anderson’s accident, seed corn quality push, and springlike weather.

Japan Korea Formosa Hawaiian Islands Hawaii Pacific Hawii Philippines United States Taygtta Permig D. C John Anderson

Masquerade Ball Draws Wide Attendance in Elgin Community

A lively masquerade ball in Elgin attracted attendees from surrounding towns. 390 tickets sold with 121 masked and 96 ladies, plus 73 unmasked gentlemen. Notable costumes included Sioux Indian, Weary Willie, Huntress and Mail Girl. Also announced is Fayette County Declamation Contest set for March 8 1907 with a boat trophy. Real estate transfers and local business notes follow.

Elgin Nar Imade Warran Harrington Willie Morris BE Smith Huntress Ada Jaquette Edith Christ Bear Christina Conner Fayette County College Chapel Fayette Fond Joe" Badin West Union Iowa Zinita Graff Hawkeye Faye Hill Westgate Florence Coybin Maynard Ollie Sylvester Waucoma Grace Dodd Randalia Roy Sheffield Clermont

Wood pulp from yellow pine touted as paper alternative

The article reports a discovery that yellow pine can yield superior pulp for paper, potentially replacing exhausted spruce and other softwoods. It notes rising print prices and suggests this find could stabilize costs, while also detailing local events: a burglary, a shooting by a city marshal, and a confession tracing a safe blowout.

Curie Decorah Bleibfrau Ionary Wok Garaad Baptist Church Rijussis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Jacob Lehman Methodist Efisgopal Callece Pelephone Vv. B. Dolliver Clermont Wile Howvister Himack, Co Webusiness Wannip Capbah Shields Téd Holstenson Hollister Lumber Company Chas. M. Peasley Dubuque Aes F. J. Bruce Det Mr. Brute Beery & Wind T. J. Capen Schoels Arlington P. ©. Aeschleman W. J. Peters Lillie Schori Thomas Howard Lota Sutter Emma Harrington Mchori Kigin Rupy Lenman America Berg's Clothing Store Northwood John Olson Thomas Ambros Hors & Professional Ugé Low Aimbros Postoitica Ben Schori Weat Union
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