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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
2
Word from the press room says West Union will not visit Elgin next Sunday. Elkader has been engaged to fill that date, promising a better game since Elkader can play ball.
Elgin correspondence notes social visits and movements of residents from West Union Fayette County. Emma Malwite Bertha Doud and Maude Smith visit Elgin and return to county seat. Mayor Shalfer seen at county seat. Ed Bucher and daughter visit Elgin. James Humphrey and Maurice Detshaw travel between West Union Delware and Elgin. Local officials attend postsmasters meeting at Clermont. West Union plans special train for ball game scenery.
Local notes report Elgin’s rapid spring growth with new residences under construction and plans for six more. The town, boasting seven manufacturing industries and a loyal trading region, offers good wages and strong employment as workers increase. The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway promotes a booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes and free copies are available by mail.
John Falb Sr born Langiswy Switzerland in 1888 dies at Elgin May 7 1901. Married to Katherina Wetti in 1868 eight children born two died in infancy two sons and four daughters survive. Emigrated to America in 1870 and settled in Elgin. He was a good man a kind husband and father regarded with high esteem by many. The bereft family has community sympathy. The Democratic state convention will be held in Dex Moines Aug 21.
Clermont residents hear updates on local affairs including postmasters meeting in town, Miss Aggie Crowe named as new public school teacher, and Mrs. J Sheehy’s illness. Reports note Millers’ brick yard expansion to 150000 bricks weekly, and Principal McNevin’s upcoming departure impacting the community.
Andrew Edward Benson son of Andrew Benson of Forestville died May 8 1901 from injuries when a tree fell on him while assisting in felling it on his father's farm. He was born May 0 1891 and was ten years old. Funeral services were held May 10 at home and interment was in Forestville cemetery. Friends extend sympathy to the family.
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