16 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
1
English spavin liniment removes hard and soft lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints stifles sprains swollen throats coughs and more Save 50 by using one bottle Warranted Sold Eldora by Ey Winchester Druggests
For Superintendent M A Tanner For Supervisor N H Griffitie For Coroner T Jhwin ter For Surveyor W A A P Ebertart these nominations appear in the county notice listing candidates and offices to be filled by election officials.
A Chicago Journal dispatch notes Iowa Republicans favor prohibition as a political tool, arguing votes should rule the state rather than saloon power. It calls for a decisive victory this year as a path to 1892. In Curmon, Fa, Adam Forepaugh show tragedy: gymnast William Hanlon dies at 31 after a crane fall. brothers Robert and James Hanlon performed, his wife survives.
Millie Farwell a seventeen year old girl from Buckeye township near Alden was found dead in her bed. Coroner King and County Attorney Laif with Deputy Boylan investigated noting the hands clasped over a handkerchief and the bottle of chloroform, a note under the pillow suggesting suicide. Witnesses say she was bright and well cared for but notes imply there was trouble weighing on her mind. The chloroform was bought from Dr J W David in Alden, a pattern consistent with self harm.
The Epworth League of Marshalltown District held its convention in the M E church at Iowa Falls on Tuesday and Wednesday with 108 delegates. Key talks praised youth work, reports showed Iona Falls and Eldora leading, and officers were elected. the district totals 1536 members in 23 Leagues and 7 Junior Leagues. Town Falls hosted warmly, and the assembly urged Sabbath observance and temperance in line with league aims.
Lloyd Raynor in Chicago and several updates from Ankeny, Hubbard, and Sherman township describe visits, schooling, and church activities. Citizens attend lectures, German school plans start August, and local discussions praise the Wirschl option resolution. Local deaths and community events are reported with multiple named individuals and places.
A Webster City Daily Herald letter urges Republicans to adopt a primary system for county offices to prevent boss-controlled nominations. It argues the change would empower the people to choose servants without ward or caucus manipulation. Mrs Josie Armstrong dies at 110, said to have nursed Lincoln's wife and to have young Abraham Lincoln as a playmate before railsplitting era.
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