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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
James Ellison confronts Hendricks in a tense meeting about a hidden paper that could ruin Ellison. Hendricks taunts him while a concealed agent steals a vital document, exposing a web of deceit and threatening Ellison’s wealth and daughter.
A recent remark by Congressman Littlefield of Malina jokes that without newspapers the Congress would be a terrible prospect. He says he would not trust himself alone in the House of Representatives for 15 minutes without them.
Dr Dune, selected to fill the Celtic language chair at the Catholic University in Washington, is now at Yale University. He will spend the summer and autumn among Irish speakers in western Ireland.
A boy attending church alone last Sunday heard a sermon about the strong man of Igrah and returned home distressed. He complained the sermon spoke only of Samson and ignored Dewey Roogevelt Fusston Bob Evans and other fellows the boy expected to hear about.
King Edward again favors American artist Robert Leo Keeling of Washington by inviting him to England to paint a royal miniature. Keeling previously painted a miniature of Queen Alexandra last summer, signaling ongoing royal patronage of American painters.
Miner Edgar Cox reaches Redding California with tales of buried relics unearthed by surveyors near Naples. They report petrified skeletons and stone spoons and bowls unlike known Indian artifacts, suggesting a pre Indian race once living beneath lava and rock in a site possibly eroded by ancient eruptions.
Warrensburg Missouri hosts three licensed saloons each paying 2200 annually to the treasury. They comply with the law, aid enforcement, and keep out jointists and bootleggers. Warrensburg believes its asylum is near ideal for enforceable prohibition.
The electrograph of Professor Lan catta uses a elevated wire antenna and coherer to detect atmospheric disturbances. A thunderstorm can be sensed over long distances, triggering a bell and clock dial indicators. The system aims to aid signaling during storms for farmers and observers.
West Union reports Hon. T. B. Mattoon found dead in a Kenmara hotel several days ago from heart failure. He lived in Elgin since 1876, tied to Mississippi and North Dakota ventures, born New York 1847, served in 1864, practiced medicine, ran for state senate in 1887, led Citizens bank of Rigin and Elgin Canning, active in Knights Templar and other orders. He leaves a wife and two children.
Nicholas Munhoven, a young farmer living two miles north of LeMars, died Thursday night from injuries after a horse kicked him in the groin as he worked in a barn at noon. The incident occurred near LeMars on June 17.
The Iowa state association of opticians held its convention in Des Moines on June 17. The contest for president saw J C Clark of Sioux City defeated. Elected were President H P Holmes Des Moines. Secretary Ezra Nuckels Widorn. Board of Directors A F Thompson Adel B J Oldfield Mitchellville D H Glenn Emmetsburg. Examining Board R W Chamberlain Marshalltown W R Ankeney Corning I H Bishop Perry.
June 17 report notes the Northwest Iowa Methodists annual conference to run from Wednesday to following Monday near Get. About 200 ministers are expected with around 60 spouses. Numerous lay members and society representatives will attend, with roughly 300 strangers daily. Bishop Hamilton of California will preside.
An 11 year old boy of J N Smith drowned while swimming in Indian creek five miles northwest of Collins on Thursday evening. The creek was out of banks and the current swift making recovery unlikely until water subsides. The body has not been found.
Nearly the entire town joined a search near Town Center for the drowned 10-year-old son of LN Smith in East Indiana creek. The torrent hindered recovery efforts as dynamite was used to dislodge the body. The grieving mother is nearly prostrated.
Judge Prouty ruled for W. F. Huston in the Des Moines division, ordering Stoner Wall Paper Company to pay $39.20 for the death of Huston’s cow. The fragmented text notes indicate a formal judgment and monetary compensation without further details.
Nidga Wilkins in district court sentences two youths convicted of breaking into a drug store to 60 days in jail but orders the sheriff to place them in a city park daily for work. The judge aims to avoid jail confinement and test park labor as an alternative punishment, with potential broader use if successful.
Harrison county supervisors adopt an at large vote to elect board members rather than by districts. Gilmore of this city and Hall of Woodbine support the change, while iellay of Mondamin opposes it. The city backs the move, and Gilmore faces sharp criticism from constituents for his district alignment.
Ottumwa June 17 an unknown man stabbed Henry Webber a plumber in the back on Main Street as he walked home. Webber sustained nonfatal but painful injuries and authorities say they may have located the suspect. Clark Morris Grinnell June 17 Mr Jay D Clark doctor Newton and Miss Helen B Morris Boston were married last Thursday in Grinnell Congregational church.
The body of Fred Boswell, who killed himself in Omaha, was flown to Rockwell City by his son George. Boswell, who left Rockwell City three years ago to Scotland after forging his wife's name on a $300 check, is believed to have died from despondency. His wife and children live on a nearby farm. In Shenandoah, Emma Nowling, daughter of D. R. Lewis, near seven miles northeast, is severely ill with malignant smallpox after arriving from Washington state. A hired man left recently amid suspicions, and a sister cares for her while teaching school, with no doctors called until two weeks into illness.
Dubuque’s Millness Central railroad now operates a long distance telephone between Dubuque and Chicago. The line was connected yesterday and local officers talk directly with company officials in Chicago Freeport Rockford and Hawthorn. The system is described as one of the most complete in the country with clear sound across the network.
A fierce hot wind struck Sidney around 11 o clock Tuesday night, causing extensive damage. It snapped tree limbs and severely damaged telephone lines, making long distance contact impossible. The wind was accompanied by little rain.
Tes Moines June 14 Two former Town editors holding consulates in Europe have swapped posts. Consul McFarland at Nottingham and Consul Mahin at Reichenberg conclude an even exchange. The move may suggest neither man was fully satisfied with his prior posting or that a better position could be found.
The body was recovered from a river slough at the north end of Dubuque on Thursday morning. Police indicate a mashed nose and forehead suggest homicide and are investigating the unidentified victim.
In Fort Dodge June 16 pitcher Kun ton, recently signed after a standout shutout in Kansas City, arrived from Kansas City. His first game post change came against Minneapolis but he suffered from diamond fright, despite a large crowd urging a fair trial, and he was removed from the box after the inning. A later game ended with another early exit.
Colfax June 16 Mrs Matt Reef sixth wife of Matt Reef a grocer was found dead in bed this morning. The coroner was summoned as autopsy proceedings began and adjourned with findings not yet disclosed. Domestic life between Mr and Mrs Reef had been stormy, and rumors of abuse circulated as the death is treated as a possible suicide or foul play. The couple married about two years. She was about 46 years old.
Webster City June 16 J D S proprietor of the Park hotel took in a negro girl as security for a $32 bill after carnival freak show managers left town The girl and her male companions promised to return to settle the debt Their whereabouts are unknown and the hotelkeeper faces a burden of care for the girl with no home or local support.
Mrs Mar Pinkerton suffered serious burns to her waist and knees when her clothes ignited while tending a galena stove. Her daughter Maud and son Roy aided by G Frank Fayrote a student, avoiding total blaze as flames spread through the home.
June 14 report from Mooreville notes Father Miller, a gravelly old veteran, rode out last Thursday flood in a tree beside Mooreville creak bottom. His wagon and horse swept away. he clung to the tree through the night until rescue the next day. Also news of Northwest Iowa Methodists annual conference at Clear Lake October 1 to 6 with Bishop Hamilton presiding and about 200 ministers expected.
The wedding of H. Armstrong to Livais Meservey took place Thursday evening at St Mark's Episcopal church. The bride is the daughter of Hon. S. T. Meservey, Webster County representative and noted state politician. The couple left for a Pacific coast wedding tour after the ceremony.
Washington June 14 Dr Willam McClelland pioneer physician of southeastern Iowa died at his home Tuesday night born near Pittsburgh Pa February 16 1814 he practiced medicine about sixty years fifty of them in Washington a genial Christian gentleman with firm public views and a charm that won him friends among all townspeople the one doctor and beloved community physician last sentence truncated in source
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