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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
The new Echo Press replaces the old pioneer Washington press after six years of service. The paper pledges reader benefits, urges local patronage over cheaper outside shops, and stresses advertisements reflecting town business. It hints at future editorial plans once machinery is arranged.
The Waukon Republican reports the Standard Telephone Co held its annual meeting and elected W. J. Stevens as president J. J. Marsh as vice president C. J. Huger as secretary and treasurer W. O. Baker and W. T. Gillcrest named directors The meeting noted increased capital stock and revised articles of incorporation and logistics for future operations with a general push for expanded growth.
Miss Ina Kollet hosted by sister Mrs Kipile. Fred Branch and wife returned from Edgewood. Miss Binnit Baldwin wintering with sister Mrs Jackson. Local residents and visitors include Jos Edmund of West Union in Elgin, Leo Palda on Cedar Rapids trip, Theo von Rolf in Elgin, and Mrs Shradar of Belwein visiting Sohappy family. Schoolteacher Jos Ehrlich back from Minnesota for winter teaching. Various locals, illnesses, travels, and business trips noted, with efforts to sustain Elgin social and civic life.
John Christ receives a four week old paper, printed in Roman letters with English content and Dutch adverts. The seven column quarto appears queer. Christ claims Dutch and old Vogue roots from 1800 era, with a boast of language skills and travels. The issue titled De Zuid-Afrikaan Vereenigd Met Our Land, dated November 26 1800, published at Kany atad is noted.
The Des Moines Capital reports Judge Granger of Waukon will not seek another term on the Iowa Supreme Court. After about forty years on the bench he plans to retire, leaving a long record as a strict judge on the high court and many friends in the state. A separate incident described drunken youths causing property damage near Summer, with tied to a keg causing fires and vandalism.
Notice of referees sale of real estate in Fayette County Iowa by order of the district court. The sale, to begin February 1 at 1 PM, will offer the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and other parcels in section 21, township and range described, to the highest bidder on the courthouse steps. Referee Ned Macey Litt A, 1900. clerk N. Senos, Referee.
Court authorized sheriff sale of estate of Thotpayny Decedsed in Fayette County Iowa issued by District Court. Property described includes west half of lot and surrounding parcels in West Colon. Sale set for February at the Comet House, details read by deputy sheriff BR Testy. Notice lists bidder terms and address of sale in West Union Iowa.
A Rochester Post-Expresses fragment surveys pet superstitions and beliefs from ancient to modern times. It notes how figures like Marshal Saxe and Peter the Great faced omens and cards, and recounts everyday practices such as avoiding ladders, stockings inside out, and lucky charms carried by the pious.
Pierson drug Store manager Martin reports strong sales of Chatty Kerhun's Cough Remedy. Bottles sold to a child show relief from coughing and sore throats with quick action. Chicago Rally Cabinet advertises sale by Stdubr's Phat Wingy.
A fragmented notice advertises a single fare plus 8400 dollars for travel to many points on a line including Shell Hock Abbott Crossing and Waverly Neketh, valid 20 days from January through April. Details reference Cedar Rapids agents and multiple dates in 1900.
Culm or fuel dust once worthless is now shipped to tide water at about twenty carloads daily. Near New York a firm plans to manufacture the material into fuel cubes called priquettes and a secured early sale is anticipated for the limited product from the venture.
Robert Evans, merchant tailor offers fine clothes with quick completion, repairs, and steaming. Complete line of samples, satisfaction guaranteed. Located first door east of Bak in Elgin Iowa.
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