05 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1889
Page
2
Official local publication note from Hardin County Eldora Iowa stating weekly Thursday edition printed at the post office. Mentions subscription price of 100 dollars per year if prepaid and one dollar per year otherwise.
The 51st Congress convened at noon with the House organizing smoothly. Reed of Maine won the speakership on the first ballot, Edward McPherson was chosen clerk, A J Holmes sergeant at arms, Milburn the blind preacher chaplain, and the president’s message was delivered to both houses on Tuesday. readers are presented with the message this week.
A deadly blaze at the Tribune building in Minneapolis gutted a seven story structure. Two workers perished in different departments as the fire spread from the third floor. Dozens fled and some leapt to their deaths while others stood at upper windows. A man at a upper story window shot himself in despair and fell.
The piece denounces a pardon scheme to free Jack Reed, calling him a top public rogue. It asserts the plan will fail and voices Hardin County sentiment against releasing the convicted horse thief who allegedly seeks to publish a sensational memoir.
Major M D Walden of Centerville is discussed as a potential next House speaker with a narrative of his Civil War service from captaincy in the 6th Iowa to command of company H in the 8th Iowa Cavalry, his capture near Atlanta, escape from Charleston, and later promotion to color sergeant. The piece also quotes Miss Susan B. Anthony era rhetoric on the N W C T U stance toward parties, stressing nonpartisanship and support for prohibition goals, and notes Republican Supt. Redman’s progress on railroad construction, rail and depot updates, and fleet growth in the Des Moines area with new rails, cars, and engines.
The text extols a brave officer who became Provisional Marshal of his brigade under General Croxton. Known as part of the Lost Brigade for their pursuit of Tuskaloosa, Alabama, they wandered through Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia for about forty days before entering Macon after the war. It asserts his fitness for Speaker of the House and notes his good treatment of soldiers.
Rev 11 C Carter and family move yesterday to Ackworth Warren county where he will teach at Ackworth Academy replacing Prof Stanley elected county superintendent. Carter known for experience and Christian character. Mrs Carter active in morals temperance work. Eldora loses valued workers while congratulating Ackworth on gaining moral religious strength.
A chaotic OCR listing a benefit performance for the Public Library of a play titled Deestrick Skute. Cast names include Samantha Jinkins Mrs Moormain Patience Persimmon Peterkin Miss Albert Salvation Jones and many others with numerous garbled entries and extraneous letters. The text also mentions a small boy visitor and committee names, all tied to a Monday night show at Opera Wall.
Last Saturday night November Sut 169 at the bride’s home in Eldora Rev J Dolph joined Mr John TL Sauer of Grundy county and Miss Edna d Ayler of Eldora as husband and wife. A bountiful supper followed and guests celebrated the union among kin and friends. The couple will establish housekeeping near Reinbeck. A second wedding occurred Monday night December 28 at the bride Adiee D Rockwell of Padua Rockwell in Floridan county with Mr Wow BRweetser of Grundy county. Rev J Dolph officiated in quiet ceremony due to the bride’s ill father. The couple plan to settle four or five miles from Reinbeck. best wishes from the Lepaga and many friends.
The Hardin county W C T U convention will be held at New Providence December 11 and 12 with a full program of devotional exercises, papers, and reports. The agenda includes papers on Evangelistic work Peace and Social Purity, reports from local unions, selection readings, and an address of welcome.
A Cedar Falls Chronicle report urges Iowa Republicans to unite against any treachery aimed at defeating Senator Allison in the upcoming race, warning that his loss would disgrace Iowa and harm the U.S. Senate. The piece also rails against open saloon laws and cites local moral contrasts in Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties.
Hardin County Citizen reports H C Morgan contracted with Mrs L F Wisner of Eldora to place a granite monument on the family lot in Iowa Falls. The design mirrors Chicago's Snell monument but will be two feet taller, built from Dark Blue Vermont granite, weighing tens of tons, with Gothic features. Placed around Nov 1, 1590, it promises to be Iowa's finest, largest memorial.
A late designed weekly item roundup notes Bardick’s trip to Southern California and Will M Boylan leaving Concord township. S C Mastinan upgrades a store with a glass front. W Fliatt moved into the house of C G We Whitney and Rev. McDonald arrive from Canada on Wednesday. Mrs He Nichols and kin head to Florida. Mrs Sharen of Mason City visits relatives. cousin of W W Boylan. Dr Miller, long in charge of the Central House, moves to Nebraska. W W Carpenter builds a carpentry and repair shop in south town. Germans attend dedication of a new barn at Gladbrook last Sunday. The photograph building remains, with Adansi and Watters staying in Hub bart. B Smook reports a cow accident last Saturday after rope entanglement breaks the animal’s neck.
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