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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
5
Absentee notes report Elmer Frieden and Edith Keiser among sickness cases at Elgin Schools. A Friday program by B class in Grammar room, and a Bow Sociable March 5 to fund the new building. Local visits, farm moves, and a death in Wadena mark a busy week with band music planned.
On March 1 1909 numerous property transfers occurred in the area totaling an estimated value of over $150 000 Bank activity mirrored the brisk business with Citizens State Bank reporting debt to cash of 49 949 00 and credit to cash 44 936 00 Elgin Savings Bank posted 35 000 00 The report caps a strong showing for a town of its size highlighting the day’s swift transactions and bank volumes
The Elgin Lumber Co yard saw busy days as P. M. Peasley from Dubuque oversaw inquiries and invoicing. Messrs Peasley Hawley Al Schori and Elias Benson completed stock transfers to the new Schori & Benson outfit, with Schori tied to Schori Bros. and Benson previously in Elgin’s leather trade.
George Howard and Miss Annie Learn quietly wed in West Union on a Wednesday. After returning home, Geo introduced his bride to friends. The groom is the son of W. E. Howard, described as steady and capable, while the bride is highly regarded by acquaintances. Congratulations pour in from many friends.
Taft is inaugurated as United States president in a ceremony described as enormous and historic. Washington hosts a lavish crowd as Lena Berger visits from Dakota to see her mother and relatives during the transition.
The Independent District of Egin Fayette County Iowa holds its annual meeting at Finke's Drug Store on the second Monday in March 1909 at 1 PM to 6 PM. A director will be elected for a 3 year term to succeed T J Cupner and another for three years to succeed C L Freiburghaus. Secretary BH Finke notes meeting to transact lawful business.
The report details receipts and expenditures for the year ending March 1909. It covers Teachers Fund Schoolhouse Fund and Contingent Fund with on hand balances, receipts from district tax and bond sales, and projected next year needs. Names W. HH, Finis, Secretary appear as officials.
Dollie Schopp died after kerosene ignited flames while she tried to start a fire in a stove. Her mother Mrs. Schopp was burned while trying to save her at the Palmer Jease residence. Family employed by Palmer Oil Company and local firms aided with a $200 relief purse and comfort for mourners. Interment held Thursday at Santa Maria home.
Dr F B Whitmore of Weat Onion will speak at the German Baptist Church next Sunday at 2 p m on the Social and Political Agpedty of Chinese Life and on Missionary work. He has served in China years as a missionary physician and will soon depart for Nanking. Comv ind hear him.
Government approved dip for horoes cattle sheep hogs and poultry kills sey ticks screw worms ring work and heals eats and wounds offered for sale by Cuas Monnanan
A full line of trunks and suit cases has arrived and is now on display at Canper's. The new stock promises a wide selection for travelers and shoppers, with various sizes and styles to suit different needs.
Mrs. Will Grover is reported very sick and confined since last evening. John Christ Jr. completed painting and papering the interior of the W. H. Fiuke drug store, updating ceiling walls shelving and counters. At Farmers Dairy Co creamery Fred Miller and Oscar Baumgartner caused an accident by open valve mishap, spilling 400 to 800 pounds of cream onto the floor and waste pipe.
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