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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

4

Clermont News Busy spring mill and town notices

A saw mill is doing a rushing business this spring. George Wander and N. H. Nelson were callers at Oclwein Tuesday. Prof and Mrs Joseph Shipton of Montana are visiting his parental home. Miss Mary Standford of Wahyette made an oval Sunday visit with friends here. Miller and Miller draymen of Elgin made several trips here with their auto truck. George Wanderer visited last week with his son George and family at Castalia. Julius Johnson is building a garage at his home for two machines. Mr and Mrs A D Ferguson of Hawkeye were visitors at the F F Ferguson home Sunday. Bishop Longley of Des Moines conducted services in Clermont Episcopal church Monday. Herb Anderson has loaded his car for Lavino Montana. Seven fine work horses were included in the shipment. Alva Jones sold his farm six miles east of town for 200 dollars an acre, the highest price paid here. The Commercial House has had a great two weeks of business. Miss Dot Wolverton a student nurse of Iowa City is visiting her mother Mrs G M Berry. Dr Butler reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Herman Rolfe Tuesday last week and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas Powers Thursday. In Citizens Caucus former Mayor W R Blake and councilmen were renominated: Treasurer Carl Lubke.

George Wander N. H. Nelson Oclwein Joseph Shipton Montana Mary Standford Wahyette Miller & Miller Draymen Ot Elgin George Wanderer George Castalia Julius Johnson A. D Ferguson Dot Wolverton Iowa City G. M. Berry Butler Herman Rolfe Thomas Powers Citizens’ Caucus W. R. Blake Theodore Torgeson George Rounds William Horan J. H. Sheehy Frank Frisbee Carl Lubke

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad with Oath from F J Cheney Co

The document states Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn Sept 6, 1886 before A W Gleason, notary in Toledo Ohio. The ad promotes internal use of Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason Seal Notary Public Hall Ohio

Wedding Bells Set For Ridge As Crookses Plan Union

OAK GROVE NEWS notes forthcoming wedding on the Ridge as Frank Crooks and family spend Sunday with the Carl Smiths. Local visits include J M Shaffer’s family at J W Shaffer home and Thos Howard’s wife with Ed Boyle’s sister. Measles cases improving. Ezra Howard suffered a near accident when horses bolted, injuring his head but he recovered with help.

Dr Kings New Discovery Claims Fast Cold Relief

Colds quickly restored as Dr Kings New Discovery promises near immediate relief from persistent coughs and throat irritation. It soothes inflamed airways and stops coughing while healing inflammation, offered in a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee noted by a grateful user.

Dr. King W. C. Jessaman Franconia N. H

Community notices of visits and greetings and a Sloan's Liniment ad

Local item lists social visits and guests at various homes including Mrs C Wenger, Mrs H B Gilson, Thaw Grover, Will Kerr, J Colgrove, Harvey Aeschelman, Eva Hiden, Mary Shaffer, Jack Shaffer, Mary Wenger, George Lent, Fred Reichert, Alice Bigler, Flossie and Susan Robbins, Ida Nydegger, Ruth Rothnberger, Stephan Foxwell, Lena Wenger, Chas Medberry. Also notes on visitors to J D Shaffer and H B Gilson, and a two week visit by Lena Wenger. Ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia, stiff neck, rheumatic pain. claims relief after one or two applications. price 25c at druggists.

C. Wenger Gilson Thaw Grover Will Kerr J. D. Shaffer George Lent Elikader Fred Reichert Alice Bigler Flossie Susan Robbins Ida Nydegger Ruth Rothnnberger Stephan Foxwell Mes James J. D. Shaffer H. B. Gilson Lena Wenger Henry McMillan Alf Wenger Chas. Medberry

Political announcements for Fayette county candidates

Editor Echo prints candidate notices for state representative James H. Wilson Illyria Township and county supervisor J F Miller Elgin Iowa, both subject to Republican primary June 6, plus sheriff candidate Walter G Benninger Oelwein Iowa, all with terms starting 1917 or as stated.

Fayette County James H. Wilson Illyria Township J. F. Miller Elgin Towa Sheri Echo Walter G. Benninger Oelwein Iowa

Watch Child for Worms and Use Kickapoo

Watch for worms in children as worms sap strength and cause fretful behavior. At first sign, give half to one lozenge of Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy worm remover. Immediate results, acts as laxative, paralyzes and removes worms, improves digestion and health. Continue until all signs gone, 25c at druggists.

If Any One Has News Call In For A Variety Of Events

Readers are urged to telephone with any news of deaths marriages divorces leave town embezzlement fires farm sales babies arrests arrivals or departures. The note emphasizes local interest items and requests prompt tips from the community.

Rank Foolishness and Cold Weather Misconceptions

Letter asserts that colds do not come from cold weather and urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Claims the remedy is effective and recommended by long-time users, noting sale by R. W. Muehlenthaler.

R. W. Muehlenthaler

Notice to patrons about unclaimed personal checks

To our patrons who have not received their personal checks, we would request that you come to the bank and obtain them at Citizens' State Bank.

Brause Holzer Couple Wed At West Union Manse

Miss Mario Holzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Holzer south of her and Laurence Brause son of Mr and Mrs Gus Brause of West Union united in marriage at 8 00 Wednesday morning in the Presbyterian manse West Union ceremony performed by Rev H C Chambers Bridal party consisted of relatives and a few close friends The newlyweds plan a week visit in Nevada Iowa then return to the Vinton farm west of Elgin to establish home May 1st The Echo extends best wishes for a long and happy married life.

Mario Holzer Ernest Holzer South of Laurence Brause West Union Gus Brause Mar ‘Plage Presbyterian Manse Riv. H. C. Chambers

St Pauls Church Notes Ahead of Dedication Date

Two weeks remain until St Pauls Church dedication on March 26 with morning worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11. Triangle meeting is set for March 29, and Dr N W Crowder will preside at the quarterly conference on April 8. The Ladies Aid meets today with Mrs F W Hughes. The chancel windows glass was installed this week. News arrives of the death in a Chicago hospital of Dr A M Billingsleys only daughter, and the church expresses sympathy to the family.

Ladies’ Aid Society F. W. Hughes N. W. Crowder Chicago A. M. Billingsley

How to Prevent Croup

When a child is subject to attacks of croup, provide a light evening meal to avoid an overloaded stomach. Watch for first symptoms such as hoarseness and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse. For sale by R. W. Muehlenthaler.

Chamberlain R. W. Muehlenthaler

Home Grown Seed Corn For Sale In Elgin Iowa

About 100 bushels of 1914 crop home grown corn offered as seed. Each ear tested and weak ears discarded. Guaranteed quality at $5.00 per bushel. Hans Grether, Elgin, Iowa.

Hans Grether Elgin Iowa

Signs Of Good Digestion And Other Observations

A miscellany of items notes digestive health with Chamberlain's Tablets, census facts showing 76 774 more females than males in Iowa, and routine public notices. It includes reflections on a prominent couple, wartime neutrality, milk as a stimulant for soldiers, and civic meeting plans for the Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association in Waterloo.

Iowa Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association Waterloo Japan United States Uncle Sam France

Probate notice for Gottlieb Hackmann will in Iowa court

In the District Court Fayette County Iowa notice is given that on April 18 1816 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Gottlieb August Hackmann late of the county deceased will come before the District Court for proof and admission to probate Dated at West Union Iowa March 30 1916 John T Riley Clerk

State of Iowa Fayette County Gottlieb August Hackmann District Court West Union Iowa John Schaer

When to Take Chamberlains Tablets for Digestive Ailments

Advice on using Chamberlains Tablets after meals when dull, constipated, bilious, suffering headaches, sour stomach, belching, indigestion, nervousness, loss of appetite, or torpid liver. For sale by R. W. Muehlenthaler.

R. W. Muehlenthaler

Probate of Will in Fayette County Iowa 1916

The district court in Fayette County Iowa orders probate of the will of John Schaer deceased with a hearing set for April 18 1916 in West Union. Clerk John T Riley notes the filing and appointment of proceedings. A remark about Chicago saloon closure claims a Sunday loss of 400000 dollars.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont News OAK Grove News Frank Crooks Carl Smith J. M. Shaffer J. W. Shaffer Thos, Howard Ed Boyle J. F. O'Niel L W Reed Thomas Howard Bnog Howard Robert Ernst Marie Ralph Reed L. W. Reed Dollie Conner Bill Kohls Kohls Ezra Howard Elopad Citizens’ State Bank Brause-Holzer St. Paul’s Church Bezakes Rexall Stoehr’s Pharmacy John T. Riley Rock Island California New Mexico Arizona Utah Pacific Northwest Acakers Elgin, IA Conservative Dressers J. A. Boleyn Waseca Fence Tool Co Boss Waseca Minn Sadler Harry’ Burnside
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