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A. J. Hoffman, a well-known resident of the Flat, died at his home Wednesday morning, March 28, 1906. Deceased had been suffering poor health for the past year and endured untold agony for many weeks.
Deceased came to Elgin several years ago and made this city his home until about five years ago when he moved to the Flat and engaged in farming. He leaves a wife and several adopted children to mourn his loss.
The interment took place in the city cemetery yesterday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Father Smyth, of La Grande.
Elgin Recorder Friday March 30, 1906