Kicked and killed at farm near Ideliffe
Albert Peterson nine miles northwest of Ideliffe was kicked by a horse and fatally injured. He unhitched the team and led them to the barn. a fallen branch caused the deadly blow. He walked to the door before collapsing outside. Dr. Pemaker of Ellsworth attended, and the boy died Friday morning at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Peterson
Peter B. Peterson
Ideliffe
Pemaker
Ellsworth
Webster City
Crushed Under Car Fatal Wreck Near Marshalltown
James Lister a well known farmer of southern Grundy county died early Saturday when his car overturned on Third Avenue five miles north of Marshalltown. Neighbor H G Clay and hired man J B Wer found the upturned Hudson with Lister under the seat. Robert M Lister of Iberia Nebraska drove a second car to the scene. Witnesses attributed the crash to reckless driving on rough roads. An examination found no definite breakage. death likely occurred from strangulation or related injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lister
Grundy
Third Avenue
Marshalltown
H. G. Clay
Clay
Carey
Wap
Robert M. 1
Ibeta
Lister
Clarence Kibben
MecKibben
Bet Day At Steamboat Echoes Through Town Festivities
A lively Steamboat day drew a huge crowd to enjoy sports and amusements amid sun and heat. Races and novelty events drew cheers as vendors sold ice cream, lemonade, and hot weather treats while a heavy police presence kept crowds orderly. The pageant of ribbons and wedding joke signage added to the festive mood as locals recall the event as a glorious memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aple
Jhoat
Death of W W Hale on a Prairie Farm Northwest of Alden
The Ledger recalls the life and deeds of William Wilberforce Hale born May 11 1841 in Lewistown Pennsylvania. A civil engineer and former state quartermaster general his later years were spent near Alden Iowa where he maintained a large library and shared abundant roses strawberries and books with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilberforce Hale
Alden
Lewistown
Miflin County
Pennsylvania
Ruben C. Hale
Mr. Hale
Philadelphia
Te University of Pennsylvania
Hale
Harrisburg
St. Paul
Far West
Iowa
Commonwealth
Apple Crop Outlook Iowa 5600000 Bushels This Year
The weekly crop report from Dr George M Chappel U S Weather Bureau states Iowa will produce 5600000 bushels of apples this year The rains Saturday and Sunday boosted the forecast The report notes deteriorating corn in southern counties but improved prospects with recent showers Rains will aid potatoes pastures meadows and gardens and boost water reserves in southern areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George M. Chappel
United States Weather Bureau
Drought Pushes Up Prices Warned By Stockmen
Wallace Martin warns the drought across Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma will disrupt beef and corn markets. Stockmen say a cattle shortage is certain within months, triggering steep beef price increases. Hot, dry weather shriveled pasturage as cattle move to major markets, with beef possibly rising to forty to fifty cents a pound before spring. The drought also cripples hay crops, forcing further shipments to Chicago and Kansas City and lifting feed costs for cattle raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Martin
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Chicago
Kansas City
Southwest
Oider
Marriage President Auditor E L Marriage Elected Leader
Auditor E L Marriage of this county was unanimously chosen president of the State Association of Auditors at a Council Bluffs meeting last week. A young auditor who has served two years as treasurer, he is honored by fellow officials and brings added prestige to Hardin county. Ted is expected to be successful as president and to reflect credit on his county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Marriage
State Association of Auditors
Council Bluffs
Ted
Marriage
Hardin County
Grundy County Petit Jurors For September Term
The Grundy county petit jury list for the September term includes W. Wum kes of Grundy Center A Graves Reinbeck Harry Bakker Steamboat Rock Steve Callahan Dike Fred Helmers Stout Ben Morrison Conrad Robert Gardner Reinbeck Adam Zapf Grundy Center Henry Dingel Stout Josiah Mast Grundy Center E R Nelson Grundy Center Arthur Brown Grundy Center N Freese Dike J R Leverin Conrad Otto Brown Morrison A W Dew Beaman Charles Ware Grundy Center Fred Alberts Reinbeck J Lindeman Wellsburg Wm Lindeman Wellsburg John Gauger Reinbeck Tom Kruse Parkersburg John Stoehr Wellsburg Henry Rathmann Dike Casper Van der Werf Wellsburg Christ Muller Wellsburg Carsten Lundt Reinbeck H A Wilson Reinbeck O Q O Krog Dike
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Petit Jury
W. Wumkes
Grundy Center
A. Graves
Reinbeck
Harry Bakker
Steamboat Rock
Steve Callahan
Dike
Fred Helmers
Stout
Ben Morrison
Conrad
Robert Gardner
Adam Zapf
Henry Dingel
Josiah Mast
E. R. Nelson
Arthur Brown
N. Free
Wellsburg
Christ’ Muller
Carsten Lundt
H. A. Wilson
O. QO. Krog
Hardin Soil Values Escalate in Land Sales near Eldora
About a month after purchasing land at 185 dollars per acre Joseph Fagg sold forty acres of the same tract to H. B. Ayres and Lyman Whiting for 250 dollars per acre. The buyers, prominent east side farmers, acquired land formerly part of the Frank Stout homestead, signaling strong demand and high value for Hardin soil with little labor required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fagg
J. A. Stout
Eldora
H. B. Ayres
Lyman Whiting
East Side
Mr. Whiting
Mr. Ayres
Frank Stout
Farmer Cited After Milk Fat Disparities Found
A Iowa Falls area farmer faced a mayoral hearing after tests by a state pure food inspector showed morning milk high in butterfat while evening milk fell just over two percent. The farmer chose to plead guilty and pay the fine rather than contest the charge, offering water access for cows during the day and dry yard confinement at night as the alleged cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Mre
Buggy Turned Over on Moonlight Drive Injury Report
A moonlight buggy ride ended when the carriage tripped over a curb and overturned. Jean Boyer was with Miss Mauile and Hazel Nichols when the accident occurred. the occupants were shaken and bruised but none seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Boyer
Miss Mauile
Hazel Nichols
Methodist Notes Sermon, Camp Visits, and Wedding Altogether
The pastor preaches to splendid congregations every Sunday morning. Class meetings continue through warm weather with untiring interest. Dr and Mrs White enjoy simple life with visiting camp friends. The doctor arrived to officiate the wedding of James B Lilly of Hubbard and Iva Orr of Muscatine. Men are urged to attend church without coats during heat. the brotherhood invited the pastor to remove his coat, but he kept it on. The preacher will make you think if nothing more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Conklin and Hopkins wed in quiet Radcliffe ceremony
Chloe Conklin and Charles T. Hopkins were married at the bride’s father A. J. Conklin home in Radcliffe. Rev H C Schluter officiated. A lawn reception followed and the couple departed for a bridal tour through Kentucky Tennessee and Ohio. Hopkins is a C N W operator at Whitten and praised as a promising young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Conklin
Radcliffe
Chloe Conklin
Chas. T. Hopkins
Whitten
H. C. Schluter
Evangelical Church
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Hopkins
Eldora Businessman V L Brown Marries Susie Nichols
A telegram from Mason City announced that V L Buster Brown Eldora Motor Co. garage manager and well known local figure married Susie Nichols of Iowa Falls this morning. The couple will reside in Eldora with a new home prepared for them and begin housekeeping soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
James Bales
V. L. “Buster” Brown
Eldora
Susie Nichols
Iowa Falls
Mr. Brown
mGebhe
Bales
Eldora Motor Co
Mra. Brown
Mrs. E. B. Wilcox Died At 77 In Eldora Iowa
Mrs. E B Wilcox a pioneer resident of Hardin county died Monday afternoon at her Eldora residence aged 77. Born Charity Adams in 1836 in Morrow county Ohio she married E B Wilcox and later moved from Union township to Clay township before settling in Eldora. She was a Congregational church member. Surviving are M D Wilcox Anna Trevarthan L E Wilcox Eva Bear and C B Wilcox, with funeral held Wednesday at the residence conducted by Rev W E Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Wiltos
Hardin County
Union Township
Wilcox
Clay Township
Eldora
Congregational Church of
M. D. Wilcox
Anna Trevarthan
L. E. Wilcox
St. Louis
Eva Bear
St. Paul
C. B. Wilcox
Belle Plaine
W. E. Stanley
Christian Church Services and Fundraising Efforts
The Christian Church announces regular services next Lord's Day with sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Bible school at 10 a.m. Evangelistic evening, Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. The society seeks to raise funds, asking for pennies and pledges, and will appreciate public support at the scheduled evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Christian Endeavor
Cloud Burst Hits Falls Town With Tornado And Flooding
A Sunday storm in Falls Town dumped 4.81 inches of rain with hail as a tornado damaged a restaurant front and Schwartz drug store skylight. Downed electric wires left the town without lights until Monday evening while streets flooded and residents sheltered in place. The storm tracked narrowly, with damage confined to the town and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Falls
Schwartz Drug Store
Weston
Mrs Isaac Eick Dies at Home in Owasa
Mrs Isaac Hick died at her Owasa home Sunday evening at age fifty nine. Survived by husband and two sons, she spent most of her life in Owasa and was beloved for her many fine qualities. Funeral services led by Rev Stanley were held from the home Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hick
Owasa
Eick
Francis Curtis
Stanley
Autoists Cracked Ribs From Steamboat Road Crash
In a late night mishap on Steamboat Road, Well Known Young Men Owney Kangley Ed Nuckolls Lloyd Bonner and Frank H Ficke were riding in Kangley’s car. Bonner lost the path and the auto toppled into a ravine. Bonner and Ficke had minor injuries while Nuckolls and Kangley suffered multiple broken ribs. Kangley later suffered a relapse with internal hemorrhages but is recovering with medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owney Kangley
Ed. Nuckolls
Lloyd Bonner
Frank H. Ficke
Mr. Kangley
Bonner
Ficke
Nuckols
Kangley
Kangler
Abet
Eldora Woman With Circus Visit Sparks Local Interest
Mrs Henry Sater niece of Eldora's Walker brothers attracted attention in Marshalltown when appearing with Barnum and Bailey parade while holding her 15 month old son. She led the circus women's band and performed with her husband in the concert. The family plans to live in State Center with grandmother Mrs Margaret Campbell after last show in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorans
Henry Sater
Marshalltown
Emma Lee
Times-Republican
Walker Brothers
Margaret Campbell
State Center
Satera
Oskaloosa
Mrs. Sater
Baby Falls Under Wagon In Melrose Township Tragedy
Three year old child, son of Mr and Mrs L R Hess of Melrose township, fell from a manure spreader and was run over by the rear wheel. The injuries included broken ribs and internal damage. Medical aid arrived immediately and the child showed convulsions later that day but has since improved and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Hess
Melrose Township
Dre
Thielen
McDowell
Wires Illuminate Hubbard as Town Talks of Power
John Lundy announces that Hubbard will be lit by electric wires. A force works along roads wiring the town with current to be turned on soon, sparking general rejoicing among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lundy
Hubbard
Shut Out Bad Eggs As Inspectors Find Violations
Last Thursday Harry Renaud was brought to Pella from Otley and fined five dollars and costs for selling eggs and not complying with pure food law. State inspectors visited Otley store and noted violations. Merchants will be forced to enforce strict rules when buying eggs and other foods. Farmers and merchants alike must follow the pure food law to avoid repeated fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Renaud
Pella
Otley
Domestic Affairs Trigger Quick Departure Amidst Garden Party Gossip
A married man fled town after a flirtation with two cheerful widows caused anxiety for an unmarried man. A father seeking custody of his child sparked the trouble, disrupting harmony as rumors of a possible legal clash loomed and the married man chose to leave to avoid his wife learning of the affair.
Official Courtesy Pays
The Ledger argues for discretion in enforcing city reputations and traffic rules. It cites a Des Moines officer’s courteous response to a stranger and notes public humiliation from some enforcement. It urges officers to use leniency for minor infractions and to gain experience elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
Des Moines
Eldora
New York
Chicago
Good Convicts Put to Work on Iowa State College Roads
Thirteen men from Anamosa State penitentiary begin work on campus road projects at Iowa State College under parole for good conduct. They will be paid 2 to 2.50 dollars daily, with costs of upkeep deducted. Guards will supervise two unarmed guards, and if behavior remains solid they may gain freedom in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Iowa State College
Thirty-Fifth General Assembly
C. McClaughry
Hogs Bring High Prices Across Town Markets
The week reports strong hog prices with multiple buyers listed by name and location, including Herring in La Porte and A McBride in Alden. A weather crop bulletin notes extreme heat and dryness followed by scattered showers, wind damage to corn, but overall crop moisture improved and late crops benefited. Fall plowing has begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
Guthrie
Jasped
Pioneer Reminiscence of Journey to Eldora Iowa
A family recalls leaving East Northampton County Pennsylvania on August 17 1856 for Eldora Iowa with one daughter later Mrs Altice Gardner. They traveled via trains ferries steamer and a lumber wagon crossing the Mississippi into Iowa City then nine days to Eldora arriving on their second wedding anniversary. They describe a sparse early town with no churches, a single schoolhouse used for worship, early neighbors Dr Cusack Dr Lard and the Edgingtons, and prairie wolves howling at night before Eldora grew into a thriving city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Altice Gardner
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Chicago
Davenport
Mississippi
Iowa City
Maringo
Eldora
Cal Ellsworth
Jolee Breech
Judge Albrook
Dr. Cusack
Dr. Lard
Edgington
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Kert Peterson
Inex Lister
Steamboat
W. W. Hale
Drouth
Make Marriage President
Terim
Joe Fagg
Farmer Falls
Ant
Misses Nichols
Methodist Notes
Conklin-Hopkins
V. L. ‘Buster’ Brown
E. B. Wilcox
Short Ilness
Isaac Eick
Owaen
Emma Snater-Lee
Melrose ‘Township
Merchant
Owago
Prisie
Herring
la Porte
A. McBride
TI. Keefer
Mt. Carroll
Kaimmie
Three Oaks
W. A. McBride
Frank T. Pemberton
Tow
C. A. Jackson
Fred Tricek
Owasi
Robt. Sayer
Owwsa
Claude McBride
Ude McBride
Owase
Beary Barg
Gue Hiery
H. J. Ellis
SV Adk
James Paedtion
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