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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
Democrats met in West Union to pick delegates for the state convention in Des Moines. They elected T. R. Stam as chairman and Thomas Loftus as secretary, both longtime figures. The gathering was well attended and expressed strong support for democracy and a likely 1900 presidential victory.
Dr Kuster returns from Chicago College of Dental Surgery and will be at his home studio next Saturday to perform any dental work needed. Qua Gunderson advertises a new supply of binding twine at current prices urging farmers to buy now before prices rise.
The new kiln is fired and a steady supply of Celebrated Elgin Lime is available. Customers may order by writing or calling Vautour Kiln and Warehouses, located a mile west of Elgin. Lime is also on sale at Benson Bros. Lumber Yard in Elgin and J. C. Minter & Sons, Elgin, Iowa.
Help wanted notice seeks a cook for the newly opened Fayette hotel. The ad requests applicants address If T. Cossiman in Fayette Town for information. The clippings mention Miss Harriet McKellar taking a stenographer post in Wm H Brown & Co at Devils Lake and praise her speed and training.
A collage of notices, ads, and brief items lists shop sales at Knutson & Halverson and Capper & Shaffer, wedding news for Thomas Mark and Mallia Buroden, repairs by Fred Berg, and John Boleyn Farm Machinery. It describes local commerce, a Fayette school injury, theatre schedules, and a West Union pigeon ranch preview with regional industry updates.
The Brandon News reports a new Mississippi bank with capital of 25090 led by L. B. Mattoon of Elgin. Elsewhere, John Boleyn offers a premier wagon at 40 to 50 dollars and wool suits in New York import quality priced at 6 dollars per suit while supplies last. O W Nicklaus at Wadena adds Angoras goats to his sheep operation to clear stump land and reduce sprout growth.
Rose Schneider spent Friday at West Valn. Grifith of West Union was in Eigin that week. Mrs Capper and Mrs Ainsworth yielded relatives in West Union Monday. Dr B J Larrinictoy and wife of Wade visited Elgin. Freyday, Mrs Capper and Mr Chatley were West Union visitors around Friday. John Falk and family were Farmarsture and Elkader visitors Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Barnch of Elkader spent Sunday in Elgin. Miss Emma Johnson of Wagner spent Sunday with Myrtle Patterson. Francis Johnson and wife of Waulspy were in Elgin Sunday. Qld Atv. Hudsel of Baeth has been to town the past week. Maynard and wife visited Pleasant Valley delegates at the bounty convention in West Anton. Tra Wirrington returned to Elgin from Johnson County with Angora goats for G W Nick alls and L J Palda. Elgin visitors to Cedar Tayds planned a week of visits. John Teasart and Henry entertained visitors from Whdena. N Schori building a new barn at his residence. Dwyer of Wesizate visited Elgin with board members. Mrs Dwyer regrets. Pierce Moevy left Elgin for Fairbanks to paint. praised for second season with the Buia contractor. Mrs George Bargman of Agnews visited her parents John Lehman. surprise arrival. Arthur Shaffer and others from Pleasant Valley township planned the West Union convention, amid remarks on Boer war and imperialism.
Percheron stallion Keota Major register 20235 announces 1900 breeding season starting April 10 with weekly locations Har vard Torkelsons hone Misners Misners Thorsons Elgin. Keota Major is a 16 hand, 1900 pound dapple bay stallion bred by Singsmaster and Bro. Dam details list multiple generations and lines with Selim and Cognotte among ancestors. Terms: 12 dollars to insure colt ten days old and ten dollars to insure colt to stand. mare disposition and foal status noted by ASLE OLSON Elvir Iowa. No 0
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