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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
5
The Fayette county Republican convention on July 29 1809 unanimously endorses Senator J H Trewin of Altamakee and instructs delegates to support Geo W Jamison as Fayette county's next Senator, appealing to sister counties for recognition.
The Northeastern Iowa column covers a range of incidents from Delwain's railway opening and robberies on moving trains to a fatal fire on John Miner’s East Waterloo farm. It notes a lockjaw case in Charles City, a train robbery near Williamsburg, and a fatality from a barn fire. It also mentions incendiary fires at Wilber’s Hawkeye area sheds, the region’s weathered farm economy, and upcoming Northeastern Town Teachers association events in Independence with officers and local committees listed.
A clipped item from last week's Gazatle criticizes editors for misreporting the Clermont accident involving Wm. Luedemann, a deaf mute from Elgin. The piece condemns careless investigation, notes Luedemann’s condition, and describes a Clermont man intoxicated and struck by a freight car, escaping serious injury.
The Republican contest in Iowa centers on Gear versus anti Gear led by Cumming. Vying factions argue over senatorial influence and age factors as the campaign narrows to a pivotal matchup.
A desolate political note on Gear’s age marks a broader West Union county fair report. The piece praises Fayette County’s fair as a steadfast, old fashioned gathering with pumpkins, horses, and races, highlighting the town’s quiet charm and community bonds.
A comic Chronicle recounts a young woman retorting to a kiss by proxy at a visit to the Blarney Stone. The Hikader fair drew crowds with beer grounds racing bands and shows. Townsfolk from farmers to lawyers attended, mixing with Salvation Army Angles and a flood of varied characters. The piece ends with speculation on Elka der’s fate at the town fair.
Dora Wright petitions for a decree of absolute divorce from Thomas Frederick Wright in Fayette County District Court. Grounds include cruel and inhuman treatment, failure to support, and habitual drunkenness since marriage. If Thomas Wright fails to appear by the October term, a default judgment may be entered.
State of Iowa Fayette County notice warns the party Hogata to answer by Sept 16 1809 in a Fayette County District Court petition by EB D Seuthorn claiming $600 for care of a jack and seeking attachment of property. Failure to appear by Oct 2 1909 noon may yield default and judgment per the petition. Ainsworth Dyein s attorneys for the plaintiff.
Franklin Fylon, dramatic editor of the New York Sun, will launch a seven part series in The Ladies Home Journal titled The Theatre and The People. The articles explore theatre dynamics, finances, and backstage processes with illustrated profiles of plays and actors.
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