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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

20 Jun 1895

Page 4

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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1895

Page

4

Fayette County political history and notable figures in the 1800s

A historical sketch surveys Fayette County’s political development from 1840s to early 1900s, naming representatives like Bayete, Abernethy, and Goodrich. It notes key figures such as Sturgis, Hobbs, Browny, Pent, and Habyon, their party alignments, military service, and roles in the state legislature and county affairs.

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Abe Bonditiea Ragitac Desmerits- Rogers Tepyeserty Cal Saluvary Alement A. Richigrdagn Apd Hutt Aggicultural Coltege Noble Union Henry Chay Delee Gate Alpahtar Lincoln Ihivneas Fayatta Igjtho Chelle Imal Lakine Aly Fayette Pontinnatur FY Sturgis Evlinty Bhuirgis Wast Lninn Danial Cook Penn Wisedie Henry Cy Sturgis Auceusa Republican Alonvo’ Abernethy D. G. Gonilrigh Abgroethy Waa Upper Town University Seontor Fayette County Popipapy Tolgatry Alvetad Enya Aselyarao Tyelcson Miss Warrie State Land Office Alnce Nia Gervjce Lowialature Gurtls J. Pent Col Brow Hy Bayt Auburn Bens Arbute West Union Tip Win Duntti Jaxepl Col. Brown Diaraeter Hobara Clores District Court Sud Capelyle Lyr
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Gang of Robbers Arrests After Wheel Theft Case

A group of suspects linked to a wheel theft from Frank Cummings’ property led to arrests and the discovery of the wheel. Witnesses named Norm Smith and others as key players. Prisoners waived examination and were sent to West Union for further proceedings. Authorities describe a larger, coordinated operation with skeleton keys and suspected ties to multiple town businesses. Names like Steve Bonth Fred Gdorid Jud Payne Leon Rich and Maynard Nowa appear in the narrative. The investigation continues as authorities assess sentences and the suspects’ involvement.

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Frank Cummings Norm Smith Steve Bonth Fred Gdorid Jud Paynaiin Leon Rich Ward Tiel Wnd Conrad Steve Smith Jud Payne Thuy Elepist Cine West Union Justice Stansberry Thay Afl Nat Nora Buylth West Vadion Spheny Sinca Maynard Nowa
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Fatal Quarrel Ends In Farmstead Tragedy

A dispute on a Clayton County farm left Muthing Mard dead and Geo Lusoho Lusche and Stephen Kriesahe implicated as involved parties. Eyewitnesses described the killer fleeing into brush while authorities traced the murderer, a man about six feet tall, 46 years old with dark complexion. The victim was buried in Elkader amid mourners, his wife residing in the old country. the case remains under investigation.

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Geo. Lusoho Huiden Traude Osborne Clytoy Steplen Kriesahe Adianty Maldzel Lusche Grevolyer Mardyel Norning Monuy Edgewood Ian Leon Walla Aera Elkader Howie Traver Oo Old Country Elkador Deisurut
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Ration News Brief on March Prices and Papers

A brief notice reports rationing measures ahead of spring with household goods at fixed prices. Sellers list paper supplies at 18 cents per hundred under par, marking a key cost item for homemakers amid wartime shortages.

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Epring Avery Howe Dale Bia
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Fragmentary notice on a troubled past and vague names

The readable parts describe a confused scene with mentions of a father, a person named Hursfield, a place called Ghawy Mow, and scattered references to years and people. The fragmentary text lacks clear actions or outcomes but hints at a troubled history and relationships involving a father and others.

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Alghit Mathur Guyromphare Hursfield Parsalj
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Incomplete contract award details reported with errors

Fragmentary OCR reads names like Watkins and Kiple receiving a contract for a project cost 5170 5. The text is garbled, unclear about the project, location, and approving body.

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Elgin Weil Drilling Gitizens Bank Apa Yne Tices Walters, Magin Tey pHet Morley Losin Moxley Gionte Aptay Larga Farin Nia Gwan Quehars Honore Aine Tye Watkins & Kiple C. G. Johnson Highland Iowa Fred Ruckards Mann Theo G. Joinyson Elgin Mills Blain L. Y. Barligh L. Thoma Ae Ee Haag Musicainstrnn Fortia North German Lloyd CL. Freiburgh Aus Cschnbidar, & Son J. Lehman Pire Lumber Waeonemu Seana Rapalbing C. Lissa Bly Br Town Geo Newewand RA
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