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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
7
A fragmented directory lists representatives in congress, district judges, a state senator, mayor, assessor, treasurer, trustees and school officers for McGregor and nearby towns. It also notes religious congregations including Episcopal, United Brethren, Lerman Baptist, and missionary details with service times and weekly activities.
Elgin Market Report highlights Elgin as the cheapest northeastern town for farmers and shoppers with Ben Sohori noted as a liberal produce buyer. The document lists prices merchants pay for eggs butter vegetables meat poultry and staples, alongside varied item prices and quantities, reflecting weekly corrections and local trade conditions.
A bustling Elgin column reports on Benson Bros. goods and Johnson Berg pricing, local skating on mill pond, poultry buyers, visitors from Volga City, and Elgin Dramatic Club performances. It details auctions, stock yard receipts, a fatal accident, church socials, and a push for an Elgin Business Men's Association to attract investment and jobs.
D W Clements & Son report a family altercation in Milford. Penny Miller of Milford dies at home. buried in Volga City. Her maiden name Abe Phillips, sister to Myra Gehman and Mrs Binks. Neighbors recall sudden death and lack of warning. A Knight Templar watch chain charm is missing. finder to leave at local office or Starr's Drug.
At the high repulry meeting of Elgin Lodge No Sk Ta of Thy the following resolution was presented praising Brother Fred Leibmans. The lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and commends them to Almighty God for comfort. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to the deceased and published in the minutes and to the Elgin Menu.
The note states an offer concerning a residence in Eliin bonstatbing on dates in Late 17 and 20, located in Block 8 of Suat turns Add, to Bhd. Good well shells and barn are included with the property.
The undersigned will hold an auction at its place eight miles west of Rilgin on Tuesday January 22 1805. Catalog includes six cows one two year old heifer genlives a boar hog a champion mower a high take a gara plow several other farming tools about 200 bushels of corn oats ten tons hay eight shares in Clermont Creamery and various household items. Terms cash with notes at 6 percent interest. Sale begins 10 A M Sanarview KW Mankmany Anetinneer Little Louise Bloomer. Also obituary details and legal notices follow concerning estates and court notices in Fayette County Iowa.
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