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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
2
The first issue of Volume Six of the Hono appeals to readers to settle outstanding balances. Editors note subscription price is one dollar prepaid or one dollar twenty five cents on account, and asks subscribers to remit owed amounts by October funday to keep the paper funded.
The text reports that Chris Miller was nominated by half the delegates in a county party convention, reflecting a split yet strong endorsement. It contrasts him with Democratic nominee Alcorn, praised as a capable farmer, trustworthy and well informed on state politics, seen as best representing Fayette County at Des Moines.
The Arlington News reports on Chris Miller’s nomination for a state representative seat by the Republican county convention amid intra party strife. Editor Thompson and West Union delegates are accused of scheming to defeat Thompson for reasons of factional politics, with harsh critique of Fuller’s convention speech and alleged backroom influence.
A fragment notes limited political coverage and plans for future issues. It hints at county focus and upcoming district material, urging readers to watch the paper for more on political matters before the election.
A week ending October 4 1887 transfers filed list numerous deeds involving Oren Cunningham to Sarah Cunningham Emma Byers to Blanch Shepard Win Fennell and family to W J Poor Babcock to Daniel Davis Lizzie Claxton to Wm Graham Sarah Lewis Von Palt to Allen Clark Albert Shesler to Q C Babcock Trustees of Graveyard to Saupyon Main James Moore to McClory Smith Robert Fintey to Robert L Irvine Joseph Lister Pim to Carl Oelwein Floral Hill Cemetery trust 1887 Peterman to Dixon Brooks Theron Mote to Sarah Brooks Palmer to Burt Smith Knight family to other parties and Patterson to Hiram Miller with various lot and tract descriptions in Oelwein Fayette and surrounding parcels.
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