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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
4
November brings snow as Hazel Shaffer rests at home. Chas Fritz lays cement. farmers busy with corn. several locals travel and visit. A boy is born to Hans Winkler. Elma Medberry finishes fall term. many short social duties and church visits noted. Also a breath of health news touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments with trials offered.
Oak Grove notes recount Sunday visits and weekend gatherings among residents. Gertude Gordon, Ed Boyles, George Conners, and the Boyle family figure in several calls, dinners, and overnight stays with friends and relatives across Ed Boyles Will Miller and Ezra Howards households.
Earl Dummermuth Hull Brabham Willie and Georgia Boyle spent Saturday night with grandparents Etie Howard and wife. Kate Wilson arrived from Waterloo to visit her parents Robert Wilson and wife. George Schori and his daughter Opal from Elgin visited Fred Schori on Sunday. Robert Madsen of West Burlington, Iowa, lay near death after seven weeks in hospital until Electric Bitters cured him after eight months of liver trouble and jaundice. Five bottles, 50c at The City Drug Store.
Beulah Grover and Jessie Hills take teachers exams in West Union. Walter Delaney arrives from Waterloo to visit ill sisters Kate and Helen. Local attendance at The Royal Slave in Elgin praised despite rain. Contractor Lossing remodels the former Caine building into a first class store. Dan Calahan of Magon City returns for his cousin Leo Calahan’s funeral. Dan recalls starting from $15, later prospering in Cerrozo County and Rockwell area. his son James bought 200 acres, later sold at $125 per acre. Remaining Densmore land and nearby holdings noted. Clermont families report success in the region and satisfaction with recent moves.
Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as a true remedy for women to banish dull ragged feelings backache headaches constipation colds and to impart appetite and tone the system. Sold for 25 cents at The City Drug Store.
Mrs C Schopp traveled to Elgin to visit daughter Mrs Frank Miller while Miss Crowe left for home after nephew's death. Mrs W P Fishback visited Charles City via Maynard and Mrs E H Berkey. Judge A N Hobson pictured among Iowa judiciary. Mesdames Rolfe returned to Clermont after a few days with M W Grimes. A H Titus and wife marked their fifty sixth anniversary with a modest celebration.
Mrs. Lee Ackley returns from Elgin with her mother Mrs. Thompson. Clarence Brause moves from Hatwkeye to Mary Waid's house in the north part of town. Dan Brause assists on the farm. Mrs. Sowden and child head to Memphis with Mrs. Gunsalus for winter. Rev and Mrs Wells of Singapore announce birth of a child who did not survive. John Baumgardner sells 120 acres to Frank Bloomfield, price $80 per acre. Baumgardners move to Bluffton, Ind. Birth and death notices for Mary Abernethy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin issues and burns.
Elkader notes Mrs H S Merritt heads to McGregor to meet son Isaac who arrived from Denver. Mrs Loussa Kramer dies in Dubuque at her daughter's home aged 71 years 1 month 11 days. Chas Meisner of West Boardman farms 112 bushels on 3 acres about 40 per acre. District court adjourns after four days and will reconvene after election. Farmers report abundant crops including corn wheat oats rye potatoes and sorghum. Frank Meisner sells a team weighing 3370 pounds for 540 to Jim Finch of West Union. Wm Fry, 14, son of Mr and Mrs John Fry of Guttenberg, dies from a gunshot injury in the abdomen while hunting. Funeral held yesterday. I S Crave and small L D visit relatives in Illyria. Mia Klingman Ed Klingman and two children accompany them home to visit Jim Robbins at Volga.
Sunday events include Sunday School at 11:00 Baptism 11:25 to 12:00 Divine Service 12:15 to 12:45 Holy Communion 12:50 to 2:00 Social dinner 2:00 to 3:15 English preaching with singing Everyone invited The Priscillas were entertained by Mrs Frank Kimball on Tuesday afternoon
A Republican slate urges support for governor B F Carroll and statewide nominees. The piece lauds integrity, describes Carroll’s record as businesslike, and notes other ticket members include G N Haugen for Congress, A N Hobson and J E Fellows for district judges, and WM Larrabee Jr seeking another term. It frames the ticket as competent and loyal to constituents, urging turnout.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church meets with Mrs A M Weibel this afternoon. Capper Gunderson and Mosby bought the Weed and Dorland farm near Brainard to stock and farm next season. Two thoroughbred dark red Short Horn cows for sale inquire of Joan Scumpi Route 2 Elgin Iowa. Chris Gregerson welcomed a daughter after purchasing a farm in Decorah.
The Republican ticket favors J. L. Scallan for county auditor with deep county knowledge and steady service. Ed Clark seeks a second sheriff term, praised for firmness and accessibility. J. W. Winston as clerk praised for honest, businesslike record keeping. George M. Simpson tops the race for county recorder, hailed as capable and young, promising fresh party strength.
W C Lewis, county attorney, renominated unanimously after a term marked by ten indictments and a high conviction rate. The piece lauds his cautious litigation, plea progress, and county savings. Also praised are county schools led by Supt Bel Knap, coroner Dr Smittle, surveyor candidate John G Schrmitt, and board members Walrath and Gunderson for economical, forward planning and durable bridges.
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