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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
2
A historical ad for Ahiloh's Cure promotes a cough remedy offered for sale by W. 4. Finke. The text markets a neglected cough treatment with urgency and urges readers to stop coughing now.
County voters weigh a northeast split to favor Lauer a Dover township candidate over Dwyer Fremont township in a race that could leave central and southwest areas underrepresented. Critics argue only fair geography ensures services, with concerns about home roads and bridges and the benefits of a new rail trestle plan that may bypass northern communities.
Elgin urges the railroad to extend service to Decorah with support for other towns, noting West Union’s conflict with the Burlington line and that towns share gains from the train. Elgin refuses a stopover that would diminish benefits and pledges to help all towns get service.
W Williams, long associated with Independ ence and famed harness trainer, consigns 140 head to the Fasig Tipton sale in New York from November 20 to 30, including nearly all his horseflesh except Allerton. He previously said he would never race again, planning to raise colts on a farm and show buyers their speed, a retirement that will spark wide speculation amid a storied career.
Allamakee county iron deposits draw outside interest as Finney’s leases trigger a probe by the Olinvis Steel Co. Cundy of Michigan, aligned with the Steel Co, visits the site north of the city and notes rich ore. The Steel Co considers a track by Milwaukee Railway and seeks guarantees on tolls, signaling growing prospects in the Waukon iron beds.
Personal notes report G. Graham in Maynard on business and L. B. Mattoon visiting West Union. Mrs. Layton of Elkador called on friends in Elgin, with Ed Bucher and family spending Sunday with relatives. George Block and wife from Fayette visited Mr and Mrs John Lehman. Mary Wade of Ellader visited F. Branch. L B Mattoon and Jimina rode to Chicago, planning a return next day. John Jonesy of Volga City visited Elgin to see friends and escort his wife home from Kinney home.
Fayette area items report college class activity led by Fred Hadsel and Carl Brockhausen, Missouri prospecting tours by E G Stohr and Ben Baumgartner, law studies by A G Bauder, and varied homecomings. Democratic candidate Stam visits, social visits to Oelwein and West Union, and a tale of Harold’s surprise return from Elgin reflect local life and cross town exchanges.
Several hundred bushels of choice potatoes offered for delivery in October at 20 cents per bushel. Prospective buyers may contact F. G. Marris at Elgin Iowa or see notices for travel tickets by BCR&N Ry to New York Washington Chicago with dates in October. Rates and dates available from agents.
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