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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
7
In the notice a lodging and travel rate rundown is given. It mentions wiret- close accommodations and transit pricing, noting a 25 cent fare for each trip to and from the house. It references good service in connection and hints at contract terms for railway passengers and visitors.
District records show Rep Thomas Updegrafle of McGregor and Judge E Fellows of Alimakee with Hobson of Fayette serving as district judges. State Senator L B Mattoon of Elgin appears alongside various county and church listings and school posts.
Elgin is praised as the cheapest northeastern town for farmers and buyers, with Ben Behuri paying more than rivals. The report lists current prices for produce and staples, noting reliable weekly collection and honesty in handling. Local merchants and buyers quote payments for onions, potatoes, corn, and other goods, reflecting a robust market.
A chaotic page lists local ads and notices from Elgin Iowa area, including drugstore oils at low prices, clothing and furniture pitches, masquerade balls at Zeigler Hall, photography offers, church meetings, aCentral Hotel banquet, and various farm and shop promotions. Several residents’ movements, travel to West Union, Fayette County education notes, and a Carpenter Orchestra masquerade for Elgin Opera House are noted.
D W Clements & Hon of West Union advertises completing abstract of titles and invites attendance at Shw's Big Masquerade Ball at Zeigler stall in West Union tomorrow.
Musical program includes singing duets quartets and instrumental selections. Proceeds benefit Reverend Salisbury. Event at Eigin Opera House Mebs on 09 1896. Admission 10, 15 and 26 cents with reserve seats at 25 cents. All invited.
The Northeast Fayette County teachers planning a meeting at Clermont High School on Saturday February 0 1895 invites residents from Dover Clermont Pleasant Valley and Union townships to attend. The notice requests housing or rental offers near the Roller Mills and includes a council-style invitation from I. Y. Karrie East Elkport Iowa.
Clermont society page recounts visits and illnesses, travels and concerts, and community events. Names include Mr. Roger Sr, Mrs. John Duvery Ja, Ben Young and family, RB. B. Applemain, Phil Boyle, Mike and Tom, Prof. Dempacy, Doc Gardner, and the Hopkins Merry Company. Includes concert plans at the Opera House and a Masque Ball, with weather and transportation notes and local club news.
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