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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
5
Fragmented dispatch recounts a burglary attempt near Cristulla and multiple railroad and woodworking accidents. It notes injuries from a saw incident at M. Dovay's, a transfer car fire risk near Minneapolis, and a fatality scare beside a Dubuque tunnel accident. Archbishops, seminary bequests, and a large estate distribution are mentioned in passing.
An advertises Shilohs Vitalicur as a remedy for indigestion constpation fizziness and loss of appetite. It lists sellers Wet Finke and Lewis Ackerman and mentions brightening effects and headaches with claims of cleansing and invigorating effects.
A compilation of clipped items reports clergy changes with Rev Ricci and Rev J H M Stitik arrivals, family moves to Texas, a student injury from a punch at Westgate, a Virginia preacher arrival, a sudden death from heart disease, and a severe assault at a Lenox area building with John Berkey injured but surviving. Local scenes include library rooms, shopfronts, and ambitious repairs as part of everyday county life.
In West Union the third ward alderman race ended with Barton Fhitler defeating the endorsed candidate by four votes after neighbors scratched the ballot. A separate incident described a runaway team at Mulgerson’s canning factory yard, causing a horse to be shot and injuries in a nearby area.
The Mondby town election in Attha produced a small vote, with ward ballots split among candidates. Mayors candidates LB Mattoon and Chis Giinearson topped the list, while council ballots named several incumbents and newcomers, reflecting endorsement of the current two year administration by the Peoples Ticket.
John Halverson, longtime Clayton County resident and financier, died Saturday night at his home. Funeral services were held March 8 with interment at Gunder cemetery. He was a prominent bank investor and community figure, leaving a large family and many friends. Also note Engebretson store room in West Elgin for rent. For details contact Jea Brower in Elgin Town.
Literary notes discuss Barrie’s charm in the May Home Journal with Mary Mun lett’s portrait of the author and neighbors. Captain Henry Drisler leaves Marpero & Brothers to join Frank Leslie’s Publishing House, acquiring a substantial stake and director roles, while Kipling’s ariadibo tales appear in the May Ladies Home Journal.
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