Improvements Planned for Elgin in 1898
In our first 1898 issue we outline expected building and improvement efforts in Elgin. German Baptists will erect a large new church, Mrs Muehlethaler plans to rebuild the Central Hotel, Hans Reiser will place a new post office fronting Center Street, George Heller intends a two story brick building west of Lehman, and Elgin Canning Co. will build a 60 by 100 foot warehouse plus plant upgrades. An addition to Elgin to be platted this spring promises desirable residence lots with several buyers planning homes this summer.
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Elgin
Muehlethaler
Central Hotel
Hans Reiser
Center Straet
Schlupp von
George Heller
P. Lehman
Elgin Canning Co
Young Lady Forged Check and Cashed Mail Feud Warned
An Elkader Democrat note tells of a young woman who intercepted a bank check addressed to others, altered the name, cashed it, and spent the funds. She was caught and ordered to repay the amount. The paper frames it as a cautionary example of forgery obtaining money under false pretenses and meddling with mail.
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Sam
Elkader Democrat
Whereabouts Unknown Sturgis Bank Failure Tensions Drift
There has been no new development in the Sturgis bank failure since last week. HOC Sturgis left the city days ago and a warrant for embezzlement of school funds was sworn by depositor Lew James. Officers cannot locate him. rumors persist though injuries seem less severe than first thought. Jay Cook named assignee but has not posted bonds or filed claims.
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Sturgis
Hoc. Sturgis
Lew James
Jay Cook
Owlwein Register
Court in Allimakee District Court Calendar Reveals 250 Cases
In Allimakee district court the Monday session, led by Judge Hobson, listed 250 cases: 45 probate, 17 state matters, 140 old civil actions, 48 new civil actions with several set for trial. New filings include three attachment suits against Max Morris & Co and seven confessions of judgment by E Hexter. Also noted are W Hart appealing for aid to collect $800 owed for services to Mrs. Denning amid a late dispute. In lighter news a Gibson girl debut is planned for February Ladies’ Rome Journal cover, drawn by artist D Gilson. the image features his young daughter at one year old, captioned My Vaiontina.
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Hobson
Max Morris & Co
E. Hexter
Hart
Dame Justice
Wm. Denning
Waukon Dumacrat
Train Service Hope on Decorah Branch Sparks City Support
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues for a morning arrival and afternoon return train on the Decorah branch, urging business leaders in Cedar Rapids and along the line to back increased service to aid mail, travel, and commerce. It notes growing city size, Chicago trade ties, and potential profits offsetting added operating costs, citing Elgin and local merchants.
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The
Cedar Rapids
Williams Rays
Lme P
Service Gazette
Chicago
Elgin
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Stoehie, Jeweler
Lowa
Fari
Focal
Eastern
tReet Lapense
Diehl Bros. Abstract Co
Bank OF West Union, Tele
Sale
Costays
Brangh
Young Lady Forger
Allimakee
Ephe Cedar Hapids
Lagodts
Express Pnt
J Mourow
G. PF
Codur Rapids
Euwgin
Elgin Roller Mills
Light of Elgin
Flver
Sico
Ehrlich
Tigin
General Merchandise
Schneider’s
Ys Elgin
Chris Moser, ‘Jr
Elgin, Iowa
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