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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
5
A local dealer urges customers to buy with cash to secure best prices amid strong competition and competing bargain catalogues. He previews a fall and winter line including boys and men’s clothing, underwear, shirts, hats, gloves, and caps offered at cash prices as low as possible.
Readable scraps describe a September 28 train accident at Postville injuring a Wisconsin man whose foot was caught as a train backed up. The piece notes extensive coal bed disturbances near McGregor and Pralid, concerns for preserving beds, and mentions a street shooting incident with a revolver and ensuing legal actions.
A seven year old lad, son of John Healy of Lansing, suffered injuries when a runaway delivery cart struck him on a street as he crossed with other children. He sustained a fracture and facial injuries, with bruises, and was found at the scene by passersby. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning, September 22, as residents reported the accident and the boy’s condition.
A fragmentary note discusses a planned shipment and expenses to Postville, mentioning Congressman Faugon, public subscription for funding, and government hints about old guns. The text reflects sharp political ressentiment and fiscal dispute surrounding freight costs and local support.
The article reports that the western and eastern councils plan to form three-member committees to negotiate terms for a union. It notes hopes for a rapid completion and regrets that such action has been delayed, with the aim of improving visibility and cooperation between Detorah and West Bacardi Towns.
In Elkport Clayton County during the October morning robbery, three professional burglars used nitroglycerine to blow the safe, stealing over $1000 and valuables. Sheriff Benton pursued with a posse. ten percent of the culprits have been arrested.
In a chaotic irrigation incident water flooded streets after hoses failed at the hydrant and a broken reel delayed shutoff. The column also covers theater weddings, fire damage at Manchester and Dunkerton depots, a big St Louis boat fire aftermath, and local incidents in Decorah, Independence, and Cresco with various arrests, trials, and civic news.
In West Union W I Graver sells 60 acres southeast of town to Wil lython for the War ness shop and buildings. A fatal accident near town injures a man when a car dash results in a shattered eye. Mrs Crosy, daughter of Mr Durtin, sustains a deep hand gash while splitting a stake. Doctor Baker stops the bleeding.
Progressive citizens of Oelwelp have long discussed a canning factory. A meeting was planned to assess location and to solicit stock subscriptions for sale, promising dividends and community benefits.
Genealogy note from West Union highlights Jane Knox at 86, her mother likely died young, grandmother age 108, husband Jo(an) Knox died at 87 after 62 years of marriage, parents of six. Local history recalls Judge Rogers as the town's early resident and honored figure.
A letter to the office reports persistent disruptive behavior by an outspoken individual kept in the western part of town. Residents voice frustration, noting nightly disturbances and a demand that authorities address the issue. Calls grow for action by Mayor Minchin to curb the nuisance.
Fayette County notes revival meetings in Arlington led by I W W Happ and reference to estate dealings. Local births, a West Union couple welcomed a daughter, and Dr Youle’s practice and fixtures purchased. A brakeman lost a finger in a Milwaukee line incident near Fayatta Federation. Over 40 commuters seek seasonal work as bay crop shortages affect fodder cutting. Arlington pianist Carl Schultz, once in county jail, now under adjournment in a sailing vad.
Miscellaneous 19th century county items noting asylums and removals in the county jail, a West Ualph carpenter heading to China, census figures showing Dubuque population growth, new depot baggage room conversion at Oelwein, hatchery news from Manchester Fayette County Mutual Insurance report, and Professor J W Dickman leaving Fayette for nine months in New York City with academic arrangements.
Senator Bishop will deliver a speech on political questions of the day at the Elkton Opera House Saturday evening October 6. The Speaker is noted as one of the best in Iowa and advocates equal rights and true justice for all citizens.
Sam Wright, a local figure and town beat breaker, will speak at West Union on October 4 about political deletions of the day from a democratic perspective. The address aims to be novel and informative, inviting residents to attend.
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