For Sale and Local Ads and Remedies from Eldora
A jumble of classified style notes includes a for sale house with barn and fruit trees in Eldora Iowa, contact details for J H Tamimond and J F Hardin, Dr Fenner’s Improved Cough Tioney claims, Woodford's Sanitary Lotion sale, bartering pitch from J H Smith & Sons, Dr J H McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills, and a quip about Humboldt and Dr Ball's Cough Syrup. The items mix property, medicines, and shop promotional lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
J. H. Tamimond
Dr McLean Remedies Advertised In Fragmented Note
When constipated with loss of appetite or headache take Dr J H McLeans Little Liver and Kidney Pillets they cure. An ad claims a cottage to let with eight rooms and an acre. Pawnbrokers dislike redeeming qualities. Household accidents frequent burns cuts sprains bruises treated by Dr J W McLeans Volcanic Oil Liniment, longtime family remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
J. W. McLean
Justin D. Fulton
D. D
Brooklyn
A. Westervelt
Nashville
Tenn
S. B. McCord
Dr J N McLean Liver and Kidney Balm Ad
If kidneys are inactive you will feel and look wretched even in cheerful society. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm will set you tight again. One bottle costs 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. McLean
Local notices from Owasa and surroundings
A compilation of small town notices including property purchases, moves, illness, new tenants, a visitor in the Dowd family, Presbyterian services, building works, a millinery sale at Mrs George Speers, a fall term literary entertainment at the high school, bridge construction between town and the Industrial School, courthouse repairs, health travel to Cheyenne for Frank Suffman and J W Boughman, and an advertisement for Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm at one dollar per bottle.
House and lots for sale in east part of city
Real estate notice offers cheap houses and lots in the east part of town. Inquiries welcome at this office. Also some fine shouts for sale. The Lepgee acknowledges receipt of a sample copy of the McGregor News, a staunch Republican newspaper well printed and freighted with good things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepgee
McGregor News
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Powesheik County
Notice of an administrator sale by order of the Powesheik County Circuit Court. On Saturday October 28, 1886 at 10 a.m. at Eldora Court House Hardin County Iowa the estate of Jesse B. Jessup deceased will offer for sale the northeast quarter and north half of the southeast quarter in section 21 township 86 north range 21 west, and the south half of the southwest quarter in section 22 township 86 north range 21 west. Proceeds to satisfy debts. terms to suit purchaser. Address New Providence Iowa for particulars. J T Bates H M Jessup auctioneer administratrix New Providence Sept 18 1886.
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Circuit Court
Powesheik County
Iowa
Eldora
Hardin County
Jesse B. Jessup
New Providence
J. T. Bates
H. M. Jessup
Kenefck Denies Withdrawal From Superintendent Campaign
A missive clarifies that M. J. Kenefck remains active in the campaign for superintendent. The statement counters rumors of withdrawal and reaffirms continued effort in the canvass.
Empire Mill Co Captures First Premium at State Fair
Sleepy Eye Herald reports Empire Mill Co. won first premium for flour at the state fair, highlighting Brown County Minnesota as the source of world-class flour. Brands listed include Fancy Patent White Lily Beauty Cream Little Crow Garfield Golden Eagle and Snow Flake Minnesota Choice sold by E F Gaines as Eldora Iowa agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleepy Eye
Sleep Eye
Minn
Empire Mill Co
Brown County
Minnesota
Empire Mill
Garfield
Golden Eagle
Snow Flake
E. F. Gaines
Eldora
Iowa
Republican caucus eyed in Jackson township community
The Republican voters of Jackson township plan a Monday October 11 caucus at the Berlin school house to nominate a township ticket. The notice urges turnout and civic support, plus local fundraising and church community efforts in nearby stories.
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Jackson Township
Berlin
Public Sale at Rhodes Auction December 1881 Eldora area
Public sale announced for Friday October 15 1881 at 10 am at residence three miles east of Eldora Hardin county on the north road to Grundy Center. Cattle includes Hereford cows calves and steers plus Durham cows and various horses and hogs. Private sale of full blood imported bull Gram pian. Farm implements listed. Sale terms: highest bid buys, 12 months on sums over 10 with security at 5 percent interest. under 10 cash. Property at purchaser risk day of sale. 2 percent off for cash. B O Rhodes Auctioneer J L Worner & Son.
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Eldora
Hardin County
Grundy Center
B. O. Rhodes
J. L. Worner & Son
Democratic Nominees For County Officers Chosen
The Democrats have been fortunate in their nominations for county officers selecting some of the best men in the county. No one can say otherwise about the slate put forward by the party.
Local notices and arrivals in Eldora Iowa 1886
A collection of brief items reports births moves church notices and business notes from Eldora Iowa in early October 1886. Highlights include the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs C E Smith and local movements of individuals such as Henry Jackson and J G Cory with property dealings at City Hotel. The ME church will not hold preaching next Sunday due to the pastor W H Slingerland’s illness. Post office notices list letters awaiting at Eldora }
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W.L. Barnes
City Hotel
Barnes
Mr. Barnes
J. G. Cory
Nebraska
City
W. J. Barnes
W. H. Slingerland
Eldora
Iowa
Caldwell C. C. Cradly Chas
Flemming Chas
Ford Andy
Hames
Frem
Hunter Jim
Ransom
Expenditures at Fair Include Premiums Error
A misprint hid the premiums, altering the fair's totals. The correct premium amount was 1848.06 dollars, contributing to the overall 2532.25 dollars.
Sale of blooded stock and farm machinery
The notice advertises the sale of blooded stock and farm machinery owned by J. I. Horner and Son to be held on Friday October 15. Free transport will be provided from B. E. Deyo's livery stable at eight in the morning for distant attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Horner & Son
B. E. Deyo
Conference news and local notices from Cedar Falls week
The editor and his wife attend a Cedar Falls conference, leaving the Ledger with the boys to gather news. Readers are urged to share faults with the “devil.” The issue prints conference appointments and a note on soliciting. Sheriff Meader traced a horse theft near Arbor Hill, recovering property and pursuing the suspect, who escaped. The thief also had a Panora stallion returned before the sheriff’s arrival.
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Cedar Falls
The
Ledger
Sheriff Meader
Adair County
H. B. Ayres
E. J. Fenton
Arbor Hill
Panora
Guthrie County
Generals Sheridan Endorse Western Adventure Book
A Western adventure book endorsed by Generals Sheridan Hancock and Merritt is praised as credible by officers who served with them. Publishers Dan Linahan Co. report strong sales and rely on agent distribution with payment on sale. The piece also notes Ackley kerosene lamps lighting up Martin & Lewis and Petty Bros. buildings, and a large civic turnout for Col. Henderson's political speech emphasizing recent administration.
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Sheridan
Hancock
Merritt
Martin & Lewis and
Petty Bros
George Lewis
Ackley
Col
D. B. Henderson
Democratic Party
Pres
Cleveld
Republica
Tolman Expected Home This Week After Eastern Visit
Mr. Henry Tolman, who has been visiting in the eastern states for two or three months, is expected home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tolman
Appreciation gathering for Rev Slingland at local parsonage
Friends honor Rev W T Slingland for services past year and welcome his family for another year. A Tuesday evening gathering at the M E B parsonage with church open, hosted by Mrs Peyton at her residence nearby. Attendees urged to bring a pound of food to “pound” the preacher as a sign of appreciation.
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M. E. Parsonage
W. T. Slingland
M. EB
Eldora merchants buy Northwood lot for brick block
J H Smith & Son of Eldora bought the Eckert & Williams lot west of Northwood bank. Groundwork begins for a two story brick block 86 by 25 feet with solid walls, plate glass front, iron roof and galvanized cornices. A. W. Beach handles excavation work and foundation walls to be ready by Monday night. Smith, a wealthy merchant, operates five stores in Eldora and nearby towns, with plans for a general dry goods and clothing store that boosts Northwood's business prospects.
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Worth County Index
Northwood
Eldora
J. 11
Smith & Son
Eckert & Williams
New Northwood Bank
A. W. Beach
Local Notes on Travel and Town Affairs
Rob Odell and W F Baker visited Chicago and Clarion while Harvey Plumleigh was in Wisconsin last week. A new sidewalk circles the schoolhouse and work on the new school building nears completion. Thomas Quillian’s child is ill with diphtheria. A B Whitney returns from Grundy Center. John Fitts trips to Cedar Rapids for business. Mrs E J Pelan of Dubuque visits F Simple and family. B C Cory moves to Le Mars. S P Smith adds to his building used by W A Guinard. FP X Miler named minister of M E church replacing Mr Cory. L X T society held a sociable at J B Smith’s home last Friday. Amusements expected this winter. W D Simonds spoke on the fruits of atheism last Sunday. Local life and schoolhouse project fill the town.
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J A. Carton
Cedar Falls
Ackerman
Independence
C. F. Brown
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Gazette
Bros. Snyder & Tur
B. F. Ackerman
Jack Pierce
Minneapolis
Addie Carpenter
Maggie Stuffman
Owasa
Monroe
Wis
F. A. Norris
Chicago
Bruce Strothers
Hubbard
Eldora
E. Niles
Frank
Brown
H. C. Webster
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
S. E. Whitney
M. Peyton
N. DeGroff
Jessie Barnes
Col. Henderson
Aickley
W. F. Baker
Clarion
Harvey Plumleigh
Wisconsin
Thomas Quillian
A. B. Whitney
Grundy Center
John Fitts
Cedar Rapids
E. 3. Pelan
Dubuque
F. Simple
B. C. Cory
le Mars
S. P. Smith
W. A. Guinard
FP. X. Miler
M. E. Church
Mr. Cory
L. X. T. Society
Smith
W. D. Simonds
Local Notes and Visits Share Ties Across States
Mrs J E Donahue of Chicago visits sister Mrs C N Smith while Samuel Woodard of Ohio visits relatives. Friends Quarterly draws many, El Dora visitors tour Dr N Smith and sample his roasted coffee. J C Williams and family depart for Chicago. Iowa Falls new citizen Nathan Ant moves into Seneca Wildman's home. Mierd Hewitson and family from Dakota visit Dr H P Cutler. W Y Andrews of Northwood visits relatives. Citizens travel to Union to hear Non D B Henderson. N Smith trades 13 points in.
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J. E. Donahue
Chicago
C. N. Smith
Samuel Woodard
Ohio
L. Furman
Friends Quarterly
Iowa Falls
Messrs. C. Petty
J. Haas
Eldora
Nathan Ant
Seneca Wildman
Sys. Cutler
W. Y. Andrews
Northwood
Union
D. B. Henderson
N. Smith
Willie's Chicago return and Cedar Falls visit round up
Willie Francis returns from Chicago and visitors include Saverance of Rockford and Mr Oaks who purchased a bakery and restaurant. Mrs Ackerman attends M E conference at Cedar Falls. Eldora and Steamboat Rock guests attend the Upper Iowa Conference session amid pleasant weather and full houses. Local papers note expansion plans and community hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Francis
Chicago
Mr. Saverance
Rockford, Il
Charles Oaks
D. H. Bonacker
Upper Iowa
Cedar Falls
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Elzace Leinger
J. Dolph & Son
Job Wolke
St. Paul &Iivines Ro
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Xepolis
Peoriz
St. Louis
Albis
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Woodruff
Columbus
St. Paul
Kans City
LeTix
Chicago & Northwestern
R. R
Gedar Rapids
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ottumwa
Pacific
Atlantic
Blair
J. F. Hardin
Dr. Femner
J. A. Hammond
Woodford
S. G. Winchester
Towa
J. J. Ridgeway
Lowa
J. H. Smith & Sons
Bari
Humbolt
Dr. Ball
Clinton
C. Anderson
Chicago, Iowa & Dakota
Eldore
Iowa & Dakota
B. B
Eldora Junction
Owas
Il Am
Iowa Central B. Be
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Ae Wa Nee & Thomas
Ee Co
Rieck
L&p.r.r
Clark ‘Treat
Lord & Thomas
Randolph St
J. C. McLean
the City Hotel
C. Burling
J.T. MclLean
Eldora Township
Hi, L. Wierr
George Pu Holland
John Murray
Mr. R. Ricketts
Pierce
Mr .A. Taggart
David McGee
Steamboat Rock
Mrs
Dr. Young
Jardin County Bank
M. Frisbie
W. W- Dowd
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Greer
South Fork
George Speers
Frank Suffman
J. W. Boughman
Cheyenne
Wyoming
M. J. Kenefck
Republican Caucus
D. A. Tower
Tower
C. E. Smith
T. F. Babcock
Gifford
E. Nf. Marshall
Grundy County
Marshall
J. D. Newcomer
Republican County Central Committee
Republican
Newcomer
Eldora Lepcer
State Register
Gledger
Provite Ten. Post
A. Kersey
Henry Jackson
B.C. Cory
Upper Town
Walter Zieger
Underwood
Heroes of the Plains
Nake
Hidoran
Aronday
Seerley
Coton
Tobin
India
Vance Willcox
Will O'Conor
Clint Moorman
Ross
J.D. K. Smith
Lew Willcox
Geome ‘Tolman
Waterloo
Patterson
J. Forker
Jan Lawrence
E. Adams
Des Moines
G. J. Porter
Grayton County
Essie Hulbert
Frank Wallace
Humboldt County
Ezra Nuckolls
J. TE. Smith
J. M. Wedges
W. S. Slingerland
Willian Bennett
Finn
Rob Odell
Alvord & Forkes
Clesale
Shaver Wagon Co
Oll
Prlces
M. E. Ackerman
George Bushnell
Francis
Ilinois
Miss Hartman
W.S. Whittaker
Scranton
E. Tool
Arthur
Reed Tool
Johnson
Bro. Dolph
LepGer
Sentinel
Jowa Falls
Delmonico
Choice Fruits
DEM
ONICO
J. I. Ridgeway
Brewster
Timken
Edward Storm
Hotchkin Carriage Works
Syracuse
N.Y
Tron
Pond's FE Tollet Crez
Setine
Odin
Eldorag
Day
Paraben
Hardin
Eldoret
State OF Jowa
March
Town
W.T. Buckner
E. Albroy
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