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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary ad style text touts King’s New Discovery for coughs chest pains and indigestion. It quotes testimonials praising quick relief and claims the remedy cures coughs dyspepsia and rheumatism with immediate results. Multiple dubious names and places appear in broken fashion.
An old advertisement warns of liver trouble with a jaunty invalid air and touts Wing’s Life Pills and Shilo Cure as cures. It claims benefits for skin, nervous system, and digestion, naming W. Tinker in Hartford and other suppliers while urging daily use and prominent testimonial style.
The report outlines a European excursion from Montreal to London and Paris with departures for Exposition visitors. It notes steamship lines, cabin rates, and travel arrangements, urging quick applications to secure berths. Rev. D W File will lead the expedition, with contact details for participation.
The Maynard school election on March 12 drew a large vote amid a contest between two tickets. Women voted under a misapplied statute, leading to questions of their right to vote and the election’s validity, but they were later deemed elected. The Maynard News notes the affair may influence future school board races and local politics.
Grover Town along the Bor & N railroad is a new community honoring the Grover family. The five brothers Alexander Grover Win Grover Jol Graver Ben Graver and TH Graver hold key roles as section foremen and station agents on the Forest City division and at West Union Glekmont. Their long service and trusted status reflect the town’s name and character.
The grand jury at the county term reports the poor farm in need of novinment and unfinished conditions. It notes inmates are housed in old quarters with requests for better bedding, food, and care, while questioning costs of building a new wing. Contemporaneous local ads promote Chamberlain’s remedies for colic and coughs.
Rigtns town election slated for Monday features two ballots. The Peoples ticket printed last week appears with minor changes after nominations, leaving the recorder position contested by Citizens and Peoples banners. The Mayor, Assessor, Treasurer, and Council seats are listed for both tickets with several local names including Mattoon Port, He Finke, Selort, Ainssvayth, Gunderson, Buklwin, Eling, Benson, Knudtson, and Pall among others.
Notice to qualified electors of Elgin Iowa that an election will be held Monday March 30th 1909 for mayor clerk treasurer assessor and two councilmen. Polls open 8 am at the Building and Loan Block. Witness the seal of the Incorporate d Town of Elgin Iowa this 220th day of February A D 1909.
A jumble of personal news from Garnetown West Union and surrounding areas. Reports mention visits, travel, and vacations of residents like Midwitz, Higley, and Mrs. Shader, along with funeral attendance for George Schuppy and Belle Dayfa. Also notes on job changes, travel to Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, and local social visits in early spring.
Obituaries from Elgin recount the deaths of David Lehman and Lucinda Vinton with funeral details and family notes. David Lehan, born 1839 in Canton, emigrated from Switzerland to Amarien in 1862 and lived near Elgin. his passing follows a long illness. Lucinda Vinton, longtime Elgin resident, died at her son’s home four miles west of Elgin. Additional notices include T. M. Blakesley’s death after illness and Mrs Joel Brooker’s passing at the home of Elder Schipbaugh, with services planned and family impact noted.
The Engebretson store room in Elgin is offered for rent at a reasonable figure contact G F Broan Elgin Tow te 240 for details. Local wedding notices include Minnie and Anna Muuhlothaler recently wed near West Union with Rev Rod Hack performing the ceremony at the German Baptist church Elgin.
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