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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
5
Bids opened for the two story brick Elgin Savings Bank structure 44 by 42 feet with a full basement and seven second floor offices. M V Kiple, a local contractor, was the lowest bidder and will supervise the complete erection. Other bidders included A Mooreman & Co of St Paul Coffeen of Decorah and W E Schneider of Elkader.
A letter from W G Benninger says he is no longer a candidate for sheriff. He withdrew after pleading guilty to a libel action by Sheriff Dewey in circuit court, fined 250 dollars plus costs. The Republican field now includes Ed R Clark and Sheriff R F Dewey with primary June 5.
A vintage ad advises parents to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer laxative candy and Kickapoo Worm Lozenges. It promotes plain nourishment, outdoor exercise, early bedtime, and continued Lozenges, priced 25 cents, available at druggists.
Upon solicitation of many voters I wish to announce my candidacy for Sheriff subject to the decision of the republican voters at the primary election June 6 1916 BD R Clark. Tom Carothers made a trip to Wadena yesterday.
Elgin town council met in adjourned session with Mayor Weibel and six councilmen. Actions included authorizing a lease of front and back Town Hall stairs to N W Evans, approving 1915 salary for John Falk, and bills totaling small payments to local tradesmen. Bond approvals for Max Thoma and Mayor Weibel followed by adjournment. Nearby notices mention a Methodist picnic, church services, yard work, fresh carnations, and local social events.
Miss Amelia Etter married Balz Kamm last evening May 8 at 8 o'clock at the bride's mother's home in West Begin. Rev W H Wedel of the German Baptist church performed the ceremony with few relatives present. The couple will farm on a southwest of town homestead. A wedding supper followed. Kamm emigrated from Switzerland three years ago. Etter is the youngest daughter of Mrs John Etter Jr and a former Elgin teacher. The Echo extends best wishes. The Town Band notes rehearsal and plans for Memorial Day with a call to support and visit band mates. Clermont Choral Society concert postponed to May 7 in Clermont church English program under Norwegian Lutheran auspices.
Gibson City Illinois April 30 three killed instantly Dr H Trezona his mother in law Mrs McLean and Miss Gertrude Shaw all of the city when their car was struck by a Wabash train at Garber crossing Mrs Trezona taken to a Decatur hospital not expected to live Tuesday Dr Trezona buried at Strawberry Point remains of Mrs McLean undetermined Mrs Trezona shows signs of possible recovery despite serious injuries Fred Schori reports the crossing between two elevators is dangerous and the Echo will publish a full account in the next issue.
An Iowa nursing mother praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a baby's whooping cough. Separate items note a joint Ben Franklin Club meeting in Austin Minnesota on May 11 and 12 and printers planning a discussion on industry topics. Also advertised are second hand drop leaves and extension tables at a furniture store and the Princess Musical Comedy in three acts at the opera house this Thursday evening.
A spring medicine claiming to provide a clear complexion by keeping bowels active and regular. Dr. King's New Life Pills are said to gently move the bowels stimulate the liver cleanse the system and purify the blood and are available at druggists.
Oma Talcott and Mrs. Dye of West Union were over Sunday visitors at the T. N. Carothers home, sharing a pleasant afternoon with local acquaintances.
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