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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1894

Page

2

Rono For One Year Promotion Mentioned

The notice suggests a one year Rono offer for a price of L tied to a sign up with Viinee. It mentions a subscription model and a promotional discount but lacks explicit dates or contact details.

Local readers vote on county officials and editors

In October 1894 the county faces a vote on supervisors auditors and clerks with candidates from Republican Prohibition Populist and Democrat lines. The piece notes J M Buxwation and E A Kirkasema among others as contenders and mentions J Stillman and Frank Hobson returning as editor of the West Union Arg o with a history of editorial leadership. It records the political mix and shifts in local offices and presses.

J. M. Buxawion E. A. Kirkasema Onanenins Reeniider H.R. Panweny H. P. Hancock M. Barrowry Cluik Dongam Reenider A. J. Axdensa H. Ny Cosroman Clark FJ. Duntas Teano Conner E. Stang RLS

Obituary of August Brouser Born in Saxony May 18 1828

August Brouser was born in Saxony Germany on May 18 1828. He came to America with his parents in 1688 and settled in Crawford County Ohio, lived there until 1849, moved to California, returned to Ohio in 1862 where he married Anne Catherine Boyer Murchmith, then moved to Fayette County Iowa in 1854 and settled on his farm where he died October 9 1894. He wed Finn Jan 1880, and later Miss Lottie Marggens of Crawford County Ohio. eleven children were born to his first wife eight survived, two with the second wife one survived. He suffered long from illnesses, accumulated property, his home firm containing 560 nerves. He was a good neighbor and diligent. Remains interred at Mt Pleagant cemetery today October 11.

August Brouser Saxony Germany America Crawford Co Ohio California Anne Catherine Boyer Murchmith Fayette Co Iowa Fienn Lottie Marggens Crasford Co Mt. Pleagant

Weat Union Pioneer James Cowles Death by Own Action

James Cowles an early settler of West Union aged 72 died by his own action on Saturday. He had been dejected since his wife’s death and had stored items in a room under a shop. Neighbors found him insensible in the room and he died early Sunday morning. A coroner’s inquest and a church funeral followed, with a pending will leaving property to Miss Warner of West Union. Poultry buy offers noted at S Schoppey’s.

James Cowles Weat Union Will Colburn Cowl Ebbiy Hoyt Cowles Colburn Bayhaved Cowle Cowls Robinson Warner West Union Universities Wrd Union

Alpine Rigi ride and Alpine tunnel wonders explained

The article recounts a trip by Mr Nicklaus and Mr Hoelzer with companions across the Alps from Aurley to Arth and up the Rigi mountain. It details railway engineering feats, including the Gotthard tunnel’s construction from 1879 to 1880, its massive scale, air currents, and the long journey through circular tunnels and viaducts.

Unis Nicklaus Hoelzer Aris Hoelzur Nigkiane Beru Alps Aurlehy Dubia Rik Arth Rigi Beytis Golda Switzerland Ordur Riel Santamal Atralicht Nick- Taue Hoelzer Ryll Switzurlind Imimyatieh Gorchenen Alrola Goxcheanen Montis Airolo Caelleborn Oach Oxie

Stoehr's Exclusive Grocery Promises Low Prices

Local shoppers note the store offers better goods at lower prices. Mr Stoehr emphasizes full value and customer satisfaction as keys to success. He buys in large quantities to secure discounts, enabling cheaper goods than competitors. A new shipment includes Washburn Crosby Quid Medal flour at one dollar per sack and the Finpeerin brand at six sacks for eighty cents each.

Higin Stoehr Sebati Washburn & Crosby

Local Notes From Highland Correspondence

Highland correspondence notes visitors and travels including Mrs G Venrous Miss Mabel Humphrey Frank Doty from the West Leo family McGregor visits Migs Ross Fulb Bitville and others in the area Mrs Matilda Leighton visiting daughter in Farmpurg Mr Rothilshberjer visits from the Ea n

Highland G.venrous Mabel Humphrey Chicago Frank Doty Far West Leo McGregor Ross Fulb Matlida Leighton Ta Nira Marth Volga City Venrus Goritlomin Ausessor Misa Detlic Chapman Indica Annie Kimball West Union Hurret’ Moats Eagle Grove Atturnuys James Lyman Mosts Wdlstinee

Duccesa Succeast Barnhouse Goyell Luten Market Ad

Fragmentary notice discusses Barnhouse and Goyell and their Luten meat market. Mentions Fancy Priott Flour at 1060 per sack and Straight Pho with a price of 90. Improper OCR yields unclear phrases and pricing.

Aneevss Barnhouse & Goyell

Elgin Bank of Fayette County 1894 Financial Statement

The state of Iowa Fayette County presents the balance sheet for Citizens State Bank of Elgin. Assets include cash on hand 9,808.00, cash in banks 2,970.84, bonds and debts 55,700.00, real property 4,790.03, personal property 1,074.75, and other items totaling 9,811.07. Liabilities show paid-in capital 25,000.00, deposits 14,999.68 sight and 14,548.64 time, surplus 2,200.10, and other profits 1,056.72 totaling 54,?3H,97. Directors and officers certify accuracy under oath.

Elgin Iowa Fayette Statw WEAN Ceeertneerer Tondar Anil Nation Sidary Voin

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