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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1906

Page

5

Advertising, Fire News, and Local Changes in Marion Township

A duck laments lack of public praise for eggs laid and feats achieved while a Buff Leghorn advises promotion. Ole A Ruroden buys Peter Mark place in Marion township, plans to retire from farming as his son rents the farm. A chimney fire at Mrs. Mary Stihl’s home caused townwide alarm but winds kept damage minimal. R. W. Moser & Son forms with Philip joining as partner in a wagon shop. Methodist church services announced with Sunday School at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 80 p m.

Ole A Ruroden Peter Mark Marion Township Ole Mary Stihl Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League

Rural school boards shift to July 2 and bond needs arise

The new law took effect March 12 1906 and changes affect school officers. Rural corporation boards will organize July 2 instead of the third Monday in March. current boards remain until July 2. City treasurers stay in office until July 2, after which successors assume duties. Treasurers with extended terms must bond to cover the extension and the new law will be reissued before the July 2 annual meeting.

Board of Directors Senate General Assembly Jilly

Oklahoma Statehood Moves Forward In Senate Action

The senate approved the bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state named Oklahoma, removing references to Arizona and New Mexico. The measure returns to the house for concurrence as prior amendments affecting New Mexico and Arizona were struck out. In other news, T. Grover and Mr. Weed plan a fine stock business near the city and recent purchases include seven head of Scotch Topped Short Horns with prices noted. Andrew Thorson visited Gus Gunderson over Sunday.

Senate Oklahoma Indian Territory Arizona New Mexico House T. Grover Mr. Weed

Town of Higin announces mayor and council election

Notice from Gus Gunderson mayor of Higin Town county invites electors to vote on March 26 in the council room for mayor two councilmen treasurer assessor recorder and names nomination papers due by March 17. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Official seal and clerk J A Williams listed with town committee members and council candidates.

Higin Faye County Elec Vada Said Gus. Gunderson

Unclaimed Letters at Elgin Post Office 1906

Notices warn that letters addressed to Chas Carlson, Chas A Carlson, Fred Eherert, Ellen Hanson, Mabel Stringer, Hans Keiser, and P M will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed by April 2, 1906. Received at the Elgin post office, these names appear in the advertised letters list with P. C. designation for some addressees.

Elgin Chas, Carlson P. C Chas A. Carlson Fred Eherert Ellen Hanson Mabel Stringer Hans Keiser P. M

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