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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
5
T. Fox, M. A, Riche J. C. Davis join Theos Hageman and J. K. Stanesberry in a regional stage production with emphasis on ensemble clarity and performance notes.
Reports say Halley’s comet has been rediscovered after seventy four years and may pass 12 million miles from Earth on May 18. It will brighten through spring 1910 and reach a near sun approach around April 18 before returning near Venus and Earth. Also notes a rural play A Pair of Country Kids at the opera house on November 3.
A Cashmere Washington correspondent recounts the Spokane death of Hans Christen. After tracing events from his departure at Hillyard to his death by hanging on October 11, the letter details police, coroner, sheriff and judge actions, the man’s insanity claim, and the personal effects found. The narrative includes the chronology of his movements, his hallucinations, and the final disposition of his possessions by the writer.
In Freeport Illinois papers the sheriff is mocked for placing Mrs Mohr of Roses Illinois in the White sanatorium during transport to Iowa for a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Clark had requisition papers signed by Governor Deneen and intended to answer the charge. the woman reportedly has a history in Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota and may travel here if she recovers to face the charge.
A stray steel with red coat and white spots has been taken up at E. BE. Georina’s place in Wadena Iowa RR 2. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying expenses. Attend the show at the Opera House on November 8.
The Elgin Canning Company will commence paying farmers for their sweet corn on Wednesday, November 3. This notice confirms forthcoming payment actions by the company to local growers.
A proposed October special election in Elgin would decide granting C Miller & Sons a franchise to erect poles and lay wires for electric lighting and power. The Millers seek only street access, with no city outlay or maintenance costs, and plan to extend lines if possible. proponents urge voting to advance a public utility likely to bring electric lights by next summer.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church split into Red and Blue to raise funds. Reds won, Blues hosted them and husbands at Hotel Dewey last Friday night. Guests enjoyed games, a program with singing and readings, then a fine supper. the gathering was deemed a social success.
Rural routes Nos 1 2 3 and 5 will depart the post office at 9:30 a.m. instead of 12:00 p.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. to catch the afternoon mail. Route No 4 keeps its 12:00 p.m. departure time.
The Bauman family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for support during the sickness and burial of their wife and mother. They acknowledge kind deeds and words and say the kindness will be remembered. Read all the ads in the Echo.
Elgin Public School records show no days taught at high school and various attendance figures by department. Notable names appear among students and visitors across grammar intermediate and primary sections, including Flossie Capper Harold Stoehr and Otto Stoehr among those never absent or tardy.
The text notes a 178 penal section making issuing checks under one dollar a crime with fines up to 500 dollars or six months imprisonment or both. It quotes the act's prohibition on issuing any note or obligation for less than one dollar intended to circulate as money.
A compact notice invites buyers and sellers to use a horse exchange service. It promises payment for successful matches and offers free access to a listing of horses available, with contact details implied as 411 information. Potential buyers are urged to review the list and discuss terms.
For sale is the Mrs Nick Hofer farm comprising 115 acres with solid improvements. Located about four miles east of Elgin Iowa. For details and price contact Jour Fats Administrator Elgin Iowa.
Notice declares all parties forbidden to trespass on lands for hunting with gun or dog under penalty by law. Names Ep Bauper L J Grove Gerritsen Fuupen Hanver Brockwaus referenced as parties.
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