Jury verdict in double indemnity case sets record
Mrs Daytons suit against Pacific Mutual Insurance over a double indemnity policy ends with a 7384 verdict. The jury awarded 4000 for the double indemnity, 1000 already paid, 3000 as a fraud penalty. Judge Bryson praised jurors for service during Christmas week. A 19 year old, Miles Sabin, received a year in county jail for forging a check. The Ledger thanks readers and advertisers for the Christmas edition. Post office hours on Christmas Day. no deliveries.
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Dayton
Alden
Pacific Mutual Ing. Co
Peisen
Eldora
Klase
Cedar Rapids
Plain- UT
Davis
Sargent
Noah Webster
Hmr
Nazett
Foreman
Bryson
Iowa
Reppe
H. H. Nazett
Grace Winnett
Levi Johnson
Otis Tvedt
Clyde Anderson
Ll. A. Hembd
Rose Upton
T. B. Eggleston
J. E. Ecklund
Herry Geerdes
Raymond Speers
Elizabeth Elliott
Miles Sabin
Webster City
Ft. Dodge
Petition for better mail service between towns draws jokes
A letter campaign asks for improved mail service between Eldora Lawn Fill Providence Hubbard and Radcliffe. Letters mailed each morning sit in the office until the next day, a situation described as rotten and a joke. Mrs Geo Osman of Gary Indiana visited over holidays with her parents, Br and BE Koenmeman.
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Eldora
Lawn Fill
Providence
Hubbard
Radcliffe
Geo, Osman
Gary
Ind
Koenmeman
Odd Fellows Lodge Holds Fifty Members In Degree
IL O OF BF Lodge members answered revl call at the hall Monday evening. Dr POC. Moleard Walter Roblin and Fred Robertson received the third degree. Refreshments were served by H H Harwood Glen Hutzot and Clarence Mitchell. Friday January first a party for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and families is scheduled with no program, refreshments only. Nour East Relief Funds Elders contributed $141.16 to the News East Relief Fund this year, $82.37 through four local churches, $28.25 at the Training School, and $30.54 from miscellaneous sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O .Olf. Lodge Aleut
IL. O
Poc. Moleard
Walter Roblin
Fred Robertson
H. H. Harwood
Glen Hutzot
Clarence Mitchell
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Nour East
Eldera
News East
Legion Gift Night At Eldora By American Legion Post 4
Santa will visit Eldora Thursday at 3 30 pm under the Walter Sayer Post of the American Legion. For the fourth year they will give gifts to children up to 12 at the Legion tree before the courthouse. All kids are invited by 8 30 pm. the free treat is a cherished Christmas tradition.
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Santa
Eldora
Walter Sayer
American Legion
Legion Tree
Court House
Legion
Senta
Rev
Kinney
Iola
Davzel
Whten
John Sheldon
Dean
Manning
Joan
Jean Dean
Richard Sheldon
Benta Margaret
Bobby
Marcella
Richard
John
Evelyn
Nightengale
Jesus
King
Little Lord Jesus
Lenore Nichols
Matthew Kinney
Ruth Kunserow
Wendell Stoner
Robert Gray
Angelin Davzes
Adela Johnston
Ethel’ Dedrick
Richard Walker
Margaret Sir
George Joud
Keith Hunt
James
Purdy
Five Girly
Irving Lund
Silver Star
Dully Kinney
Dorothy Claassen
Mrs. Claassen
Richards
Miriam Doud
Jesu
Mildred McDonald
the Christ
Anna Sholfiukd
Fannie Duren
Livestock Shipping Meeting Highlights State Figures
A meeting of managers and officers of the live stock shipping association and other interested parties convened in Eldora with Knute Espe and E L Cady presenting state and county figures on live stock shipments. Ex-Senator A L Ames spoke for the Chicago Producers Association as dog work is noted at Tal Brown’s New Providence farm with a Red Bone hound Felix reporting coons and other game. Eldora Red Cross chapter elected same officers for a productive year despite light attendance.
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Livestock Shipping Association
Eldora
Knute Espe
A. L. Ames
Tracy
Chicago Producers Association
Tal Brown
New Providence
Felix
New Carolina
Tal
Red Cross
Eldova
The
Mra
Q. J. King
Vv. Rogenbesk
Hubbard
Mra. Gee
Ward
See’y
CG. M. Duren
Treas
Eldera Motor Co Reduces Dodge Prices in January Ad
The Ledger reports a page ad announcing price reductions at Eldera Motor Co for Dodge cars effective January 7 with reductions also on cars bought since mid December. The notice notes strong public interest. Herward White and Carl DeBaggin, students in Dubuque Iowa, are home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldera Motor Co
Herward White
Carl DeBaggin
Dubuque, Iowa
Christmas Programs and Services Across Churches
The article details Christmas observances in multiple churches. Training School plans a Thursday eve entertain ment under Mr Morton with a play. Christian Church has Wednesday evening exercises due to Mr Morton’s absence. Lutheran Church lists a lively schedule with a 7 o clock Christmas tree and multiple recitations. St Mary’s to host midnight Mass with Gregorian chants and a full choir, including Immaculate Virgin carols and a long list of volunteer participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Morton
Parks’s slip leads to broken hand in town mishap
W. A. Parks slipped on slippery walks Thursday evening and broke a small bone in his hand. He endured pain and insomnia. Mia Landis, witnessing the fall, helped him up but slipped herself yet saved a fall. Mr. Parks wears his arm in a sling today.
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W. A. Parks
Mia
Landis
Mr. Parks
Christmas Greetings From Town Merchants
Readable notes show merchants in town sending Christmas and New Year greetings on pages three and eight, describing seasonal goodwill and holiday wishes.
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Pagea
WOWA Takes a List of Winners at the 4 H Congress Show
Winners from the 4 H Congress show compete across exhibits and rain displays in Chisure. Grand champion yearling Angora shown by Iowa State College weighed 1 660 pounds and sold for 4680 at the Biltmore Hotel. Aberdeen Angus champion from Rosenfield & Sons Kelley PA. Jam carcass sold to Sorel Sherman Chicago for eight dollars a pound. Angus yearling champion sold to New Palmer House Chicago for 393 dollars per hundred. Calf feeder champion sold to Foster Bros Marsham for 14 00 per hundred. Jock junior yearling Angua cattle cass sold by W W Wilson & Son Muncie Ind.
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Chisure
Shivatate
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Oye State College
Biltmore Hotel
Johnson & Sons
Curley, In
Rosenfield & Sons
Kelley
Sorel Sherman
Chicago
John Dubly
Palmer House
Atnery
Stanley Pierce
Foster Bros
Marsham
Baynx
Sherman
Jock
W. W. Wilson & Son
Muncie
Ind
Hospital Notes Collected From A Busy Week
Mrs Hermany Steinfeldt entered The hospital Pride. Mrs Nicholson aged 40 was able to leave the hospital Friday. Oscar Elke of the Training School left the hospital Friday. Reya May daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Mamn of Abbott entered the hospital Saturday. Naomi Quinlan underwent an operation Saturday afternoon. Miss Arlene Gardner had two teeth removed Monday morning. Louis Darzes is cutting his visit short in Greece and will return to the U S A soon.
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Hermany Steinfeldt
Nicholson
Oscar Elke
Reya May
Joe Mamn
Abbott
Naomi Quinlan
Arlene Gardner
Louis Darzes
Greece
Athens
Christmas Community Altruism and Church Music Notes
A reflection on community giving, teaching thrift by allowing families to spend Christmas funds. It advocates empowering recipients toward independence, detailing how a donor funds extras based on needs. The piece also covers a Methodist cantata with soloists and organ, and notes a university reunion plan for Hardin County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christo
Nis
Ereby
Eldora Santa Visit Sparks Merchant Debate
Eldora merchants funded a visit with Santa Claus to entertain local children, with the stunt drawing attention over its use of funds versus newspaper advertising. The Falls Sentinel editor notes concerns about the promotion and timing of the event.
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Eldora Pune
Santa Claus
Eldora
Falla Sentinel
Eldora Reinbeck winter hoops results and upcoming game
Eldora High faced Reinbeck last Friday with the girls winning 26 to 4 and the boys losing 25 to 17. The next game is scheduled for Saturday night January 2 against Traet High School.
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Eldora
Reinbeck
Eldora High School
Eldora Girls
Reinheck Girls
Reinheck
Traet High School
Miss Finge
Vera Miltiy
Patton
Wiggs
Coated-The Tree Parade Adorns Town Streets
Fragments describe a frosty Friday morning scene with trotting activity and a small parade in front of various businesses. Mr and Mrs Neil and their baby from Nora Springs plan a Saturday visit to relatives, mentioning parents.
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Chyletmman
Mrs. Neil
Nora Springs
Ents
Mra
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Maw
D. E. Hendryx
Spencer Bakery
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