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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
5
In the past weeks large quantities of dusawood lumber are hauled to West Union for shipment to the Canning Factory at BigineeAtvy. Locals discuss prospects and the town’s untapped natural resources, noting missed opportunities to improve the village’s position and economic prospects.
J. A. Donald dies at January 35 at his daughter's home in Vinton. His remains go to West Union for burial beside his wife. A longtime peace officer in Payette county, he was highly regarded. His wife Mrs Donald is nearly ninety. Survives include daughter Mrs L S Kengle of Vinton and son Domdld of Chicago.
Dispatches report small pox cases in Oelwein Fayette County with Lawyer Whittier and others ill. Dr Patton and City Physician Rogers examined him, confirming genuine small pox. The town is quarantined with guards watching the streets as officials prepare further action. Additional notices indicate new cases and heightened precautions spreading through the area.
The Cedar Rapids Republican describes J. Baldi and his sons Leo and Charles from Elpin Iowa launching a coal mine in North Dakota. They formed a stock company with Ww Hapitel, purchased the mine seven months ago, and developed eight feet of coal with another eight feet. the dry high quality coal has attracted a $150,000 offer and a $200,900 option.
A new petition to establish a saloon in Oelwein is filed with City officials. The effort, supported by local residents and approved by the County Auditor, moves to a February canvass by the board and mayor. If approved, the council plans to act soon to secure revenue from the venture.
Fragmentary OCR text references D Brae, a party, and states a $1000 or $40,000 amount with mentions of a gontlettian and Oelwein. Details are corrupted, but indicates a county filing or legal notice context with monetary figures and party involvement. Entities are uncertain due to garbled input.
Local notes report library fundraising efforts, papers selected for county coverage, and personnel changes. Oak Harbor residents pursue a Pan American Expo post. local officials discuss insurance bids and county seat politics. Reports detail accidents, a leg injury in Kansas City, a fatal wagon fall, and a failed pigeon farm venture’s lack of profit amid regional economic shifts.
In Wadana, Monday evening a drunken dispute between Frank Minger Jim Crawford Eugene Hagerman led to a knife fight at the county rant. Hagerman stabbed Minger inflicting serious injuries and Crawford suffered minor wounds as the village reeled from the violence.
A garbled report notes illness and quarantine at Guttenburg with families isolated. It mentions a life story of the Ringling Bros. and a local town where a circus appeal is discussed, along with a boy named McGregar and a harness shop.
Judge Hobson in Blenderdan sentences Kellison and Mynx to one year each in the Affiimatee county Peck jysault case. They will serve time in the Eknder jar instead of being teluyped at Wankon. Abbottakee county must cover costs exceeding $3,000.
Per OCR text, Mike Howard of Alli mikes county near Larnedig died when a tree toppled during work in the woods near his home. He was with his brother Indian. the crash fractured his head and face, with death reported instant. The account is garbled but notes a fatal accident at the work site.
An incident in September near Mistudft involves resident Jon Re Motevin shooting at a man named Darrel. Authorities report the assailant discharged a rifle while pursing neighbors and attempting to shoot anyone he might encounter. The rifle went off injuring a man who was nearby, with the bullet entering the shoulder.
Thieves bored through a barrel stored by O. G Lewis in his Waukon storeroom Sunday night Jan 20 and drained about 100 dollars worth of brandy. No evidence shows the liquor was wasted and locals condemn the act as a sign of urban moral decline.
Francis Clift, the only daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Clift of Eikader, about 12 years old, was shot while preparing for school. The weapon, a boy's Stevens 23 caliber rifle, was found behind a chair in the girls room after the incident. She died before medical help could arrive.
Albert Mullen, living near Lawlet, was struck on the head by a falling object while at work. The incident, part of a series of accidents in the locality over the past two weeks, prompted notes of heightened caution at the corner near his home.
The district records discuss past accidents including a tree-related injury near Wankon and a fatal gun discharge near Elma. Ossian reports a new parish school building costing $18,000 and praised for its fire resistant layout. Mystery surrounds Fred Batzberger as he leaves West Union, with family unsure of his destination. Judge Granger is away in California for the winter.
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