Local ads and notices from Elgin period piece
Local shoppers are urged to visit F Sova or Capper Shaffer for shoes dress goods seed potatoes and lumber. John Boleyn and Gus Gunderson advertise farming equipment plows binding twine and a Deering binder. A church event and a wedding in Janesville Wis are noted, with several community notices and two carload cattle shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Sova
S. Benson
F. Sova's
Capper & Shaffer's
Gos Gundergon's
Sea
John Boleyn
John Bolayn
Loatra
Saudtson & Halverson
Sova’s
Edo Jos
Calper & Shaffer
Frank Matthy
Engbretson
Carl Brecker
Capper & Shafer's
Knudtson & Halverson's
Gus Gunderson
Gunderson
Capper &Shaffar'y
Lunber
Benson Bros
Elgin
Julia Lehman & Son
John Lehman & Son
Rawson Bros
Capper & Shuffer's
Capper & Shaffer
Knudtson & Halverson’s
Gus
Gudderson
Fayette County
Clements & Clements
West Union Iowa
National Bank
U. B
New York
Josie Ehrlich
Cedar Falls
Charley Becker
Grocery Price List From A Local Market
A fragmented ad lists sugar at 18 lbs per dollar, Arbuckle’s coffee, oranges at per dozen, flour at 1.00, ham and cheese prices, graham flour, Heinz beans, tomatoes, and ketchup. It notes warranted quality and offers highest prices paid for country produce.
West Union Prepares Grand Fourth of July Celebration
A long note extols West Union's upcoming Independence Day festivities with plans for funding, tents, and free provisions for visitors. It recalls a historic 1850s celebration featuring muskets and buffalo meat and contrasts it with anticipated modern revelry, urging regional towns like Elgin to join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boleyn
Brainard
West Union
Hobson
Steiner
Manusuchtor
Sam Steiner
Elgin Domino
Wext Union
Quinein
Hawkeys
Tnien
Elgin
Pilot Knob
Elgin Opera House Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for The Elgin Opera House Company in Elgin Iowa. Capital stock 400 shares of 10 dollars each, 4000 dollars total, with initial payments due April 1 1800 and eight monthly installments. Officers listed with H S Hadsel as President and Rudolf Moser as Secretary and Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elgin Opera House Company
Elgin, Fayette Co
Elgin
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Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys AT Law
looWa
Citizens State
Bank
High
L. B. Mattooney
John Holverson
Rezsuimyt G. Becker
Bence Cashier
L. B. Mattoon
John Halverson
Aug. Benson
F. Becker
David Incobin
United States
Europe
L. H. Lemke
M. D
Sova & Schitipp
H. S. Hansel
Reallenco
Gunderson & Knydteni'astore
Palda
C. O Fothergill
M. DE Clnotio
Calle
Omco
Cliizen
Eoin
Andrew Hunsberger
Jan
Knudtson & Halvergen’s
Deering Firm
Lehman
Luaber
Rocky Mountain
Ehrlich & Lawrence
John
W. A. Pegg
Finke
Will Vinton
al Pinney
N. Schori
Bill Shafer
Hik Jota
Hotel Dewey
Schori
Elin
R. J. Storur
German Baptist Church
Chris Miller
Chicago
Miller
Janesville
Wis
Frank Matthys
Ada Pickering
Matthys
Lant Haturday
Global Rapids Gazette
B,c, R. & N. Railroad
D. W. Connelly
Canter Point
A. G. Grover
W. Tf. Grush
Blain
B. ©. Grover
Clermont
A. N. Kalb
Lone Tree
Old Line ‘Life Insurance
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
SEARS
Old Line
Gus l
Northwestern
S. Schappy
Stcehr'sg
Pharmacy
Sverecapeo Loaded
Lawrence & Houska
Shell Lake
Henry Albright
Mr. Albright
Bruiges
Center Street
Joun Christ
B. GR
Seeeetes
Broiguts Sever
Fekets
J. Mowror
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, MY
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