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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

5

Settlement Ends Prolonged Litigation In Owens Bank Case

Native John Owens and the fictional Bank settle long costly litigation. Owens resumes his store, enters a renewal of the business, with Gadettis. Jesse Blunt, West Union stock buyer, was here Wednesday. Soda water and drinks will be on sale at Stochr's Pharmacy as the season begins. The L C O will meet Mrs. T W Hughes on May 11 to discuss important business. Mrs Elise Ludhsinger and son Walter left for Winnipeg to join her husband and claim land in the north. Friends extend best wishes for their future home.

John Owens Ifional Bank Owens Gallettis Aine Stochr Geason L. CO. A T. W. Hughes Elise Ludhsinger

First Gun of the War Firing Echoes From 1861 Narrative

A historical reminiscence marks the 1861 first gun of the Civil War fired on Fort Sumter. Beauregard ordered the shot. Maj. Anderson and his men defended Port Sumter with honors. The article blends memories, names, and local notes and reflects on editors, doctors, and civic events.

Frueroma Bittery Charleston Harbor PT. G. Beauregard Maj. Anderson Port Sumpter Pierre Beauregard United States Bert Simp Patrice Hiel Uni Beauregard Maj Anderson Les Lancaster Herald

Council Proceedings at Tigin Iowa May 3904 Meeting

Regular meeting held by Mayor Gunderson with council members Schmid Capper Patterson and Behovi present. Minutes approved. Bills approved for lamp maintenance sanitation and sidewalk projects. Licensing law update requires county license for peddlers with fees from 5 to 100 dollars. exemptions listed for traveling sales to merchants and vendors of essential goods. Decorah Republican remarks on city life and governance.

Tigin Iowa Eatuicil Gunderson Councilmien Schmid Capper Patterson Behovi Élovict J. Capes Ohmin Elgin Main Clermont Fremont Sts Sapies Gus Guyparson Treasier Decorah

Peddlers Licenses Set Prices by Vehicle Type in Clayton

In Clayton county the supervisors fix the prices for itinerant dealers: ten dollars for footmen, seven and a half dollars for a single horse and wagon, and fifty dollars for two horses. This covers those who sell by sample or take orders. Devorah Republigan, Danée suite gin oper house May, Music by ate's Auro brehbstra.

Clayton County Devorah Danée Gin’ Oper House Ate Auro Brehbstra

Caught in the Web Drama Promoted by Jorden Entertainers

Mesgra, Thomas Ehnerg, and G. G. Shelly lead the Jorden Entertainers in a high class royalty play "Caught in the Web" to raise funds for city schools. Rehearsals underway in Ossinn and Calmar with strong endorsements from critics and educators.

Middle Pacific Coast Elmnore Shelly Metropolitan Don Caesar de Bazan Steinway Hall Chicago Ossinn Calmar Elmore John D. Hoover Pres Hoover University San Fransico Geo. KR Wendling Carpi Fairfield Pops Leo Raosevelt King Edward Napoleon James Whitcomb Riley Edw. P. Perry Washington University St. Louis Eugene Field Dramatic Mirror M. E. Bryan St. Paul Dispatch Alabama

Cooperative experiment with seed corn

The Agronomy Department of the Town State College offers limited Reid's Ywallow Dent seed corn, packaged to plant a quarter acre. Each 25¢ helps cover mailing, and one package will be sent to testers who return a feedback form. The corn is selected by Prof. Holden as a premium Reid's pure line.

Agronomy Department The Town State College Reid Holden

Japanese Forces Cross Yalu in Major River Action Near Port Arthur

Wartime dispatches describe fierce clashes as Japanese and Russian troops moved along the Yalu. Japanese crossed under heavy fire, forced Russian positions, and forced a retreat from Chiu-Tien-Cheng while claiming Russian casualties and prisoner losses. Japanese success reportedly threatens Port Arthur as Admiral Toga renewed bombardments.

Far East Yalhava Caar Chiu Mikado Cvar Yin-Kow M New Chwang Port- Arthur Toga Port Arthur Atta

Amendments Expand Fish and Game Laws in Year Assembly

The thirtieth general assembly passed amendments tightening open seasons and possession limits for various fish and birds. Changes include May 15 to November 10 open season for fish, restricted use of trot lines, and bans on possession of undersized fish. Seining permits limited to lakes over two miles in area, with seasonal constraints and device bans. Sealed regulations on quail, grouse, turkey, and waterfowl, and a prohibition on live-bird shooting at tournaments. The editorial tone urges caution and warns against gullibility, ending with folk proverbs.

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