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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1916
Page
3
A blaze late Monday night gutted the Princess Theatre back section in West Union. The fire's origin was undetermined by 11:30 pm. contents except the picture machine were ruined. Losses total about $9,000, insured, affecting several local businesses and residents.
Sunday School at 9 45, sermon at 11 00, Ladies Aid Society anniversary at 2 00. Rev Ira R Hicks of St Louis, astronomer and weather forecaster, died October 12 of pneumonia at 71. The Gem Theatre shows A Soul For Sale on Saturday November. Hyacinth Narcissus and Tulip bulbs for fall planting at Stoehr s.
The Women's Cemetery Association hosts an oyster supper in the Myria church basement on Friday, November 10, inviting all. A play titled The High School Freshman will be shown at the Myria church basement the same day. Fern Kerr has been ill but is improving. Ida Nydegger visited with Flossie and Susan Robbins. Mary Wenger stays with her sister Mrs Henry McMillan this week. Mary Shiffer visited the H B Gilson home Sunday. Perle Kimball attended a Monday gathering at Mrs C Wenger. Edgar Kimballs hosted guests Sunday. The Walter Rothlisberger baby remains under doctor care and hopes for quick recovery.
166 acre farm on main road near Elgin with good improvements described as a choice quality property. Nearby notices mention Mrs. Anderson injuring her arm and head after a fall on Franklin Street, with Dr Fothersill treating fractures and wounds. Additional notes warn against following the crowd and urge moral duty. Also listed are dry cord wool for sale by Capper & Sons and a reminder that winter is coming.
Obituary notes Isaac Conner born March 1 1834 in Madison County Indiana died October 27 1816 in Forest City at age 82 years 7 months 26 days. He served in the Civil War from Iowa mustered November 4 1862 private then corporal April 1865 discharged August 15 1865. Survived by wife Emily Park ten children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nearby notices mention language education reform and local community events including Miss Myrtle Schreiner visiting Butler store and Illinois Equal Suffrage Association backing a parentage bill.
A two hour, three act student comedy presented Friday evening November 10 at Hymn church. Cast includes Harry Templeton Ray Wall Will Thornton Jack Morrell Paul Albright Jim Clark and others with roles from a football coach to a Jewish student. Admission 14 and 25 cents.
In a brief market snippet the Seal of Minnesota is cited with reference to flour pricing. Bakers Premium and Crystal Patent statements appear, with mentions of Weibel Bros Mill and Cleay Quillen. The fragment hints at price points around two dollars per unit and notes generic oat and patent flour references without clear context.
Voters are urged to participate as Tuesday marks election day. Citizens should be prepared to cast ballots and engage in the civic process. Local officials remind residents of polling locations and hours.
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