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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
4
BOPP'S New Bulletin invites farms and town properties in Fayette County for listing in bulletin No. 26. Listings attract spring and summer advertising, with strong demand from Illinois agents and local buyers. No listing fees unless sold. private money loan options exist. easy payment plans for residences and farms. limited to Fayette County.
Illyria items report many local visits and teachings. School opens in Illyria District No 1 with Mary Foxwell as teacher. Edna Voss from Volga begins fall term in Highland District No 3. An ice cream sociable at Rose Kohler home on Wednesday. Several families and individuals are mentioned visiting relatives, hosting company, or attending fairs. Jay Colegrove and wife impressed with new home at Great Falls Montana. Telephone lines being repaired. watch found and returned. A family reunion occurred at Fred Ernat home with Will Peters, Alfred Miller, and others attending.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago touts Electric Bitters as a strong tonic after his mother, once feeble, shows marked flesh gain and overcoming insomnia. The remedy aids stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold under guarantee by Muehlenthaler Bros drug store for 50 cents.
Mrs C W Smith is among the indisposed in Oak Grove as Ward Brabham’s entertained guests at a local gathering. Many attendees are listed in the brief social item, reflecting the small town’s routine events and personal notices.
The Ridge school began Monday with Colin Reed as teacher. John O Harran, a Tuesday caller, visited West Union. Families enjoyed the county fair and a large gathering at the Hans Winkler home. Earn Holzer and family spent Sunday at the Henry Holzer home. Mrs. Westly Bloom of Oelwein visited Mary Bennett's home for several days. Mary Holzer and Mrs. Cunningham stayed Saturday night with Earn Holzer. A funeral for Isaac Monnahan's baby drew attendees from the Ridge. Several Ridge families attended a picnic at Asbury Corner.
A paying investment by John White of Houston Maine praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing his annual winter cough after trying many remedies. He notes the product banished the cough last winter and again this year. Sold at Muehlenthaler Bros drug store for 60c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
Walter Kiple of Chicago visits the Dor Kiple home. Fayette County Sunday School convention set for Oct 6 and 7. Mrs L L Ainsworth returns from Freeport. R H Belknap attends brother Arthur’s wedding to Miss Sadie Finch in Alpha. Dr Clyde Beamer and family visit fair and his mother. Dr Cannon family plan outing to Iowa City. W D Kiple sells southeast residence to Mrs Kate Herwig. Mrs J W Yeadon and daughter visit from Chicago. Co N Fox, former Elgin resident, renews acquaintances in Hunter Oklahoma. Public schools reopen after three month vacation with E E Waters as superintendent and list of teachers.
J G Goodwin of Reidville NC says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer after one summer with no scar left. Salve guaranteed for piles sores burns etc. 25c at Muehenthaler Bros. drug store. Also an ad urging subscription payment.
Sunday School 11:00 a m Junior League 2:30 p m Epworth League 7:15 p m Regular preaching next Sunday morning all invited Prayer meeting Thursday evening Friday 2 30 the 4th Quarterly Conference at the Methodist church Friday evening Dr Fleming will preach all welcome Be sure to attend
A drunken New London Iowa man Chas Britton caused a passenger mail train delay prompting complaints to Washington. The incident sparked federal action as railways push to curb drunken passengers. Oklahoma touts diverse minerals with coal gas oil gypsum sandstone and many metals including lead zinc copper and gold.
Notice is given that on September 14, 1908, the District Court will hear proof for the last Will and Testament of Christ Weng er late of Fayette County deceased for admission to probate. Dated West Union Iowa August 8 1908. Jd. W. Winston Clerk.
Public sale of livestock crops and farm equipment to be held at the Boleyn and Wing farm 24 miles southwest of Elgin on Thursday Sept 17 at 10:00 AM. Head horses cattle calves hogs hens hay grain farm machinery and household goods listed. Andrew Weinmann relocates from Round Valley Nebraska to Sargon Neb and requests notice be sent.
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