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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
7
Numerous local merchants advertise clothing hats lumber and millinery with special sales and bargains. social notes report marriages births and residents moving to West Union and Decorah along with occasional accidents and community events in Elgin and nearby towns.
Miss Cora Shaffer and Mr. Frank Etter wed at 6 30 pm on Wednesday October 4 at the Shaffer home in Elgin. Rev Sullivan officiated before about forty relatives and friends, followed by a supper. The couple plan to live in Elgin for a time and are welcomed by the community as a happy, worthy union.
Early Monday Sam Greenley sold his dray line and home to John Falk then traveled to West Union with Bill Shaffer to buy Joe Barrett’s dray line. The two families will move to West Union next week. Local wish them success despite departure. Jol Falk’s plans for the purchase are unclear, may be sold in lots or as a parcel.
The new Elgin opera house will formally open on October 14 with a concert and ball. It is described as the finest theatre in the area and has required a large investment. Everyone is invited to attend this fine affair.
Tam organizes two student classes in Elgin Iowa one for brass instruments and one for violin games. Applies to imne before October 15 to join as classes begin on that date with no late admissions. Instruments provided at reasonable prices by Franx Srovick.
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