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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
4
A historical real estate notice promotes listing property in Bulletin No 24 and Bulletin No 28, claiming no charge to list or advertise unless the property sells. It urges clients to drop by or mail details, promises broad reach via agents, and guarantees clear costs with no hidden charges.
H J Bentley organized a Woodmen camp Monday evening with 26 members. Elected officers include F W Huellis as Vice Chief, En Kurraman as Adviser, Avrrep as Banker, W Ruuger as Clerk, Joan Gruver as Watchman, and Du OC as Camp Physician. The federation now numbers about 75,000 members and the lodge aims for growth. World’s Fair information from Jonny G. Farmer covers transportation and hotel details, inviting inquiries for planning.
The L. Q A ladies stage a bazaar and supper at the opera house to support the group, with a festive display of red and white decor and many fancy and useful sale items. Local happenings include a ball game, house painting at Mrs. Baumgartner’s, cemetery association meeting, typhoid illness in the Weigand family, and editor Green leaving Decorah Journal for the St. Louis World's Fair. Prominent locals Dr. Shaffer’s prize Durham cow loss valued at 500 dollars, Alma Grover and Emma Heck farewell party before their departure to Albert Lea, and Earn Heelzer receiving community plowing support followed by a social.
A shabby middle aged man visits a Treasury bond exchange to swap bonds worth up to fifty thousand dollars. He signs carefully but quietly, while clerks note that the bonds end up discarded in the wastebasket and wonder about the fate of the documents. The incident highlights caution in handling maturing bonds and the daily routine of government clerks.
Local items report various residents visiting relatives and buying property, church groups meet, and donations given for public park decoration. Names include Froyer, White, Foster, Larrabee, Lamkoli, Farrelly, Robbing, Becker, and Gress. Social events mention Epworth league, Ladies Working Band, and a park decorating party with plant donations and lunch.
Rock Island System offers one fare round trip for the Iowa GAR encampment event in Mason City from June 7 to 9. Tickets go on sale June 6 to 8 and again June 9 for travelers arriving before noon. final limit is June 11.
Davenport May 10 to 12 OVW meeting details a Rock Island plan with a one fare and one third rate from Iowa points on certi figate plan.
A court case against Erie railroad affirmed that a round trip ticket paid regular fare for the distance named and could be used at the purchaser’s convenience, even if the return portion was unused for years. The ruling follows a prior $2000 verdict after a passenger was refused service months later.
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