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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
5
For sale 25 pure bred Poland China male pigs born in March. Strictly big type breeding. The best herd yet raised, great big heavy boned long bodied stock. Farmers and breeders invited to view the herd. Prices low to enable purchase. Hunsnerorr Elgin Iowa BR 4.
Cadillac for sale in excellent condition with new rear tires and tubes and good front tires and tubes. Ready to run many miles. Offered at a very low price. For particulars call C. Halsten Son Store.
Benjamin Weibel born April 30 1843 in Rhoppersevyl Canton Bern Switzerland died September 20 1914 at seventy one years five months. He married Rosena Geseger December 31 1872 and moved to Elgin where they raised ten children. Funeral held at German Baptist church and interment in Elgin cemetery. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings. H E Forester dairy and food inspector fined two farmers near West Union for separators and uncovered fruit for market. Fly specks noted and warning issued.
The M E Church announces the opening service next Sunday October 4 at 730 pm with the choir leading songs of cheer hope and faith A Sunday school session follows at 11 am Parents are urged to encourage regularity and punctuality The Great Divide is under C B Primrose management promising high class entertainment and a strong attraction for town patrons Get your sense today and come early to see The Great Divide.
The column records fall enrollment figures across grade levels, moves to new single seats in First Primary, and notes maps added in Second Primary. Several students are listed with attendance changes, family relocations, and new literary societies Swastika and Arrow with officers Edith Grether and Gladys Helms. The Rhodelphean Society will present a program in the High School with a varied lineup including addresses, music, readings, and recitations.
The Robert Wilson estate sells 190 acres on a main road with good improvements and a never-failing spring. 160 acres are quality usable land with a smaller adjoining 23 acre farm also for sale, both offered by Elgin Land Agency Weibel Bros Hughes and Mrs Ed Boyle. Frank Boyle recovering after Mercy hospital operation in Iowa City.
A good sized audience enjoyed Jonny Jones at the opera house Saturday evening. Wednesday October 7 promises The Great Divide, hailed as a top road attraction, with manager Thoma praised for securing high class entertainment. Real estate transfers and local business notes hint at active selling, while word of future ventures and new drag line plans circulate among merchants.
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