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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
5
A mixed-era local page describes a near-miss involving a vehicle and horse accident, a forthcoming public auction on January 12, 1905 for the Franc Gige place including livestock and farm equipment, and various community notices. It also lists township treasurer disbursements and receipts, plus brief items on local residents, a death of Professor J. Al Budd, and routine news from Gunder and Ames connections.
The Clermont area reports Father Hogan of Monona and Dr. Fred Harrington of Elain visiting during the Catholic Fair, which raised a substantial amount to settle debts. Local residents include Miss Lizzie Crowe visiting family, Albert Pringle and wife from Missouri, and Mrs. J Ott of Dubuque.
The High Woman's Study Club will meet with Mrs Stella Gunder on Saturday afternoon January 7 at 2 o'clock. The postponed program and the regular program will both be used at this meeting.
A chemist analyzes soil to match fertilizer for various predictions and cures. If blood is poor, a doctor prescribes nourishment to restore red corpuscles. Likely a fat-rich tonic is required, as fat is the key lacking element in the system. Fat is the easiest to digest and assimilate.
Scott's Emulsion will nourish and strengthen the body when milk and cream fail to do it. It is always palatable and beneficial for the wasting body, in both children and adults.
Receiver handles individual deposits with checks, negotiates loans on real estate, and makes collections on all items in the United States. Bank buys and sells exchange on principal cities. invites correspondence of large and business matters. Listed officers include Caster O Benson and David Jacobin among others.
Luther Shaffer went to West Union on Tuesday escorted by Mrs John Conner. A stockholders meeting for Elgin Opera House Company is set in this city on the 10th inst.
A general execution from the District Court of Fayette County Iowa orders sale of property to satisfy a judgment in favor of Towa against the defendant Stalil. The property described is lots 11 and 12 in block 11 of Can Werte Add to West Union. Sale set for February 9 1905 at 1 pm in front of the Court House West Union Iowa.
Notice given that R W Muehlenthaler a registered pharmacist seeks a permit to purchase keep and sell intoxicating liquors in Elgin Fayette County Iowa The application is on file with the Clerk of the District Court Fayette County West Union and will be heard January 28 1906 at West Union The applicant is represented by Hancock Bliss as attorney The notice calls for entry of appearance and assessment of the permit request.
For sale 200 acres four miles southwest of Elgin with about 120 acres under cultivation and excellent lay. About 25 acres of second growth timber and 40 acres of stump land pastured. New unoccupied house, good well, orchard, grove, barn, and sheds. Two good roads provide access to the property. Priced reasonably and available soon. For further particulars enquire.
J. W. Bopp reports eastbound trains departing Elgin with numbers 698 and local services. The timetable notes Mall and Express connections via Bundle pom Xu and local stops.
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