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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
5
A formal note honors the Elgin Corn factory for its quality and taste, comparing Maine corn favorably. The piece recalls a recent funeral for Barnedt, detailing family grief and community sympathy as friends paid respects with flowers and kindness.
A large evening event features a prominent band performing at the Opera House. Tickets are available for the dance, with attendees expected from the city and surrounding area. The program promises lively music and a festive atmosphere.
The Se Diosiior family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness, flowers, and songs at home and church during their hour of sorrow.
Two June wedding notices from Iowa detail Batella Gunderson marrying Pred C DeFransd in West Union with Montgomery J.P. officiating and attendees including Mesdames Smith and Tishback. The groom, a newcomer, arrived Monday. A separate notice reports Oldvas Halverson marrying Mary Belina Olson at the bride’s mother Helena Olson’s home in Clarion with Rev. Barsett officiating.
A Britt Tribune item condemns a furniture fraud scheme using enlarged photograph frames. It cites a Chicago killing of a man connected to selling fake enlargements, warns readers to avoid shady photographers, and urges consulting reputable studios for legitimate enlargements. The note ends with a call to visit Britt this coming Saturday.
Notice announces proposals for erecting a school house in Sub-District No 2 Brau in Pleasant Valley Township Fayette County Iowa. Bids accepted at Elgin town site office until 1 July 109 with plans and specs available. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The Pleasant Valley School Township Board in Payette County offers the Braykin schoolhouse, District No 2, for sale to the highest bidder. Auction to be held in Elgin Council Room Iowa on July 1 1900 at 7 pm. The board may reject any bid. Secretary Mercor Lucksmear, Elgin Iowa, June 1, 1900.
The German Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 9:45 to 4. m and preaching at 11:00 a. m. Since the annual meeting, afternoon services will be held there. There will be no meeting in the evening. Prayer meeting every Thursday. Attend all meetings.
Rural route patrons are informed that mail carriers will take their holiday next Saturday and will resume service on Monday. Also announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Hans Graether on Wednesday of this week with congratulations.
Town Homestead urges residents to wage a general war on flies, noting they spread contagious diseases. Advice includes removing decaying material, tightly covered garbage, clean stables, and sprinkling kerosene on stagnant pools to drive flies away.
The Chicago Record-Herald offers a one year bundle with Mono for 3.80 dollars, cheaper than a single subscription. The deal applies to Fayette and Clayton counties excluding several towns listed, with a year in advance required.
Good attendances at Prayer Service Thursday evening. Pastor Roy Victor Poryer urges one hour of commitment as a 60 minute investment. Next Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. includes a sermon. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Junior League in the afternoon. Epworth Teague Service at 6:00 p.m. Pastor invites all to attend.
An old advertisement promotes Black Hawk Dip for horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry targeting lice ticks worms and wounds. The copy notes F W Hughes’ business trip to Mt Carroll and Chadwick Illinois with an expected return soon.
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