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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

9

Ivester Team First Trip Away Stirs Fans

The Ivester ball club embarked on its first road trip with a mixed day of results and controversy. Albert Lea spoiled by a disputed blocked ball call, the team dropped behind but delivered a solid game for spectators. Eldora beat Ft. Dodge 2 1 in a tight contest while Blue Earth saw Eldora lose 6 0 as Buckman and Harding toed the rubber. The squad then faced Fairbault with a 5 4 defeat as Cioffi and Conkwright worked four and five innings respectively.

Ivester Albert Lea Hanson Ft. Dodge Eldora Bacom Sherman Conkwright Garcia Nobles Essenger O'Brien Blue Earth Minn Buckman Harding Fairbault

Lucking into Lake Worth土地 sale yields six acres of returns

Night railway operator G W Lingham bought a $250 chance in a Lake Worth lottery. He drew six acres of land near Lake Worth, Florida, and sold it within a week for $750. The tale shows the town's rapid development and his surprising profit.

G. W. Lingham M. & St. L. Railway Lake, Worth Florida Lake Worth Ackley Journal

Auto accident near Beavertown injures two women

Mrs Scott Johnson received a letter from her daughter Mrs Mettien of Beavertown Oregon. She said she and another woman were in an automobile accident when the car driven by the friend of Mrs Mettien struck a pile of sand. The car tipped over a 12 foot embankment but both escaped with a few bruises. It was a large seven passenger car.

Scott Johnson Mettien Beavertown Ore Mettiens

Eldora Wins Tournament In Thoroughbred Style

Eldora secures a tournament lead in a crowded field as Radcliffe and Hoosier figures battle for top honors. The event spans thirty two games with Eldora leading at key points and several players such as Filbrandt Elliott Miller and Barri Signell contributing vital plays.

Eldora Eldora v8 Radcliffe Reniale Thedcliffe Eiliott Hoosier Filbrandt Eliion Miller Barri Signel

Edward Shafer Dies After Illness in Eldora Home

Edward Shafer aged 39 died at his parents home in Eldora second Ward after several weeks of illness from complications. Born July 1 1886 in Owuasa Iowa he spent most of his life in Eldora except for a year in World War service overseas. He worked in the family restaurant for many years. Survived by parents and two sisters Mrs W T Brown Eldora and Mrs Frank Bolender Ackley. Funeral at St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.

Edward Shafer John Shafer Owuasa Iowa Second Ward Eldora W. T. Brown City Frank Bolender Ackley St. Mary's Church St. Mary

Lawyer Wendell Huston Speaks on War Risk Insurance

Wendell Huston addressed the Law College at Iowa on War Risk Insurance. He noted his pioneering work in related government law and cited several notable wins in his cases.

Iowa City Wendell Huston Law College At Iowa

Eldora Farm Bureau Picnic Planned at Pine Lake

Arrangements completed for the largest county Farm Bureau picnic to be held on the west shore of Pine Lake Eldora. The afternoon features a bard concert invocation a short address by Dean Persen Eldora a meal and races ball games and attractions at the Fair Grounds followed by a free evening concert and pavement dance near the courthouse square.

County Farm Bureau Pine Lake Eldora Sone Town Falls Dean Persen America the Beautiful L. J. Dickinson Aligona America Fair Grounds House Square Diora

The Sandwich Shop at Fair Grounds July 3 and 4

Hortense Reynolds opens The Sandwich Shop at the Fair Grounds inside the band stand south of the amphitheatre. An en semble plate lunch costs 25c and doughnuts are fried fresh on an electric stove as ordered. New sandwiches and drinks head the menu with local women helping. a popular mid day and evening option for two days.

Chautauqua Tickets Denied By Guarantors In Eldora

By vote of Chautauqua guarantors no deficit tickets allowed this year. Unsold tickets will be destroyed. Many relied on gift or reduced price tickets, now disappointed. Buy early from any guarantor, banks, or library. Solicitors will call at homes next week. Let Chautauqua week be vacation week in Eldora.

Eldora

Albert Lea club thanks city after two games here

A letter from the secretary of the Albert Lea ball team thanks the city for courteous treatment during their two games here last week. The players and manager Wortman praise the fair umpiring and express desire to book two more games in the latter part of July.

Albert Lea Wortman

Chautauqua Rally Planned On Courthouse Lawn

An open air meeting will be held on the courthouse lawn next Monday evening to rally support for the Chautauqua set for July 13 to 18. The program includes a band concert stereopticon pictures and speeches by local figures. If rain occurs the event moves to the Methodist church.

Chautauqua Court House Stereopticon Pictures Collett Redpath

July Fourth Closing Hours Notice for Local Markets

The fourth of July schedule announces AML stores, creams and egg stations close from 12 o clock noon until midnight. Restaurants, drug stores and eat markets will remain open all day.

Farm accident leaves man bruised near Grundy Center

E H trevikis, 73, living on Hess farm seven miles southwest of Grundy Center, was badly bruised when his mule pulled the cultivator while he adjusted plow shields. A hired man’s accidental move caused the mule to bolt, pinning the man and dragging him across the yard. He escaped with gashes on both legs and bruises to the left arm, abdomen, and shoulder.

E. H. Trevikis Grundy Center C. O. Crow Alden Produce Co Crow T Alden Edwards Marshall Allen Karl Dougan Iowa Falls Radcliffe Chautauqua Ita

New Electric Manager Named for Hopkington Company

Mr Milroy of Hopkington becomes the new manager of the Electric Company with headquarters there. An experienced operator who has owned several electric properties, he has worked in the stock integration end and is described as splendid to meet. Eldora folks are expected to approve him. J B Ryan, who held the post, moved yesterday to O Neill Nebraska for a new position.

Milroy Hopkington Electric Company Central States Eldora O’neil Nebr

Jackson Far Bureau Meeting Set Tonight

The regular meeting of the Jackson Farm Bureau will be held Tuesday evening at the Luiken home. The program features music readings and cake. an invitation to attend has been extended.

Jackson Facm Far Bureau of Othe Enno Luiken Beenarraan

Egg Market Conference Draws 200 Attendees and High Quality Prices

Last Saturday an egg market conference in El deve attended by over 200 people. Farmers brought in more than 1200 dozen eggs, with over 75 percent graded first quality and selling at 88 cents per dozen. Second quality eggs sold for 23 cents per dozen. A committee led by C H Gilbert and others was elected to study marketing eggs nationwide. If a consistent program is adopted in Hardin county it could net over $100,000 annually. Local market price was 9 cents per dozen, while 75 percent of eggs sold at the meeting averaged 33 cents, a gain of 24 cents for producers.

Eldeve C. H. Gilbert Iona Falls C. D. Martin New Providence Ke.if. Morris Newrovidence A. E. Veline Hidora W. E. Eller Radcliffe John Hunt Ackley Nola Larsen Alden Lapp Hardin County

Kielameier Fire Chief Picked. City Debating New Truck

Fire Chief Henry Kielameier chosen by the Council to lead the department and select a fire company with council approval. The Council weighs purchasing a much needed new fire truck for city fire protection.

Kielameier Henry Keilameier

Pine Lake Golf Club to Host 18 Hole Medal Play

The Pine Lake Golf Club will open an 18 hole medal play tournament starting Saturday morning and continue through Friday. All members are urged to enter, with handicaps posted on the bulletin board at the golf course.

Pine Lake

Post Office Hours Set for General Delivery Window

Postmaster Norris announces the general delivery window will run from 10 45 to 11 46 a m with no city or rural deliveries. Lobby remains open until 7 30 p m for box holders' convenience.

Norris Will Beean

Will Visit in Greece Louis Darzes

Louis Darzes plans a trip to Greece in the early fall to visit his mother who is about seventy five years old. He has not seen her for many years and will take a vacation there this fall.

Greece Louis Darzes

Mulford Go Contract with Putter Work Road Ahead

Fragmentary note suggests Mulford arranged a contract for putter work on the road. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places to confirm specifics or outcomes.

Mulford Mike Dows

Runaway Wagon Crashes After Torpedo Frightens Team

A wagon driven by John Megan near Kramer Feed Barn ran east after a child threw a torpedo, frightening the team. One horse collapsed on the pavement near M. I. Church corner, breaking the wagon tongue and fatally wounding the animal within two hours. Rev. Porter’s car was dented but repaired.

John Megan Mr. Megan M. i Rev. Porter

Not a Bit Romantic Gypsy Maids Arrive and Leave Ackley

Ackley Journal notes that several Gypsy maids visited Ackley late week and departed quickly. The piece suggests they were not as picturesque as folklore, and local residents did not welcome them.

Ackley

Fourth Annual Club Rally Day at Pine Lake Eldora

About 200 boys and girls joined in county club activities at Pine Lake Eldora for the Fourth Annual Club Rally Day. Miss Josephine Arnquist and Paul C. Taff attended from the Extension Department. stunts, folk dances, and games followed a county organization meeting. Margerret Lawin and Mildred Ayres tied for president. Carrol Glenney elected vice-president. Ruth Chaney chosen secretary.

Pine Lake Eldora Josephine “Arnquist Paul C. Taff Extension Department Willing Workers Club Pleasant Township Mary Rickford Busy Bee Club Union Township Efi Rosebud Club Bidora Ruth Chaney Isla Jackson America Eldora Township Margaret Lawin Union Mildred Ayres Farm Bureau Carrol Glenney Jackson Township

Girls Scouts to Dedicate Cabin at Falls Iowa

The Iowa Falls Girl Scouts dedicate a cabin on July 7 at 7 15 p m located on the loop road to Alden. Mrs Spurs will lead the dedication in the name of the Girl Scouts. The 82 by 18 foot structure is described as a beautiful cabin.

Falls Iowa Falls Girl Scouts Alden Spurs

Camp Meeker Girls Cherish Marshalltown Experience

Girls from Marshalltown, numbered thirty five in the camp group at Camp Meeker, enjoy a 17 day stay and the enriching experiences under the charge of Mig s Wilson of Centerville.

Big Horse Race Meet Opens July Fourth Week

The city prepares for a three day event starting Friday with fast entries in 2:16 and 2:25 trot stakes, plus 2:14 and 2:18 trots. The Fair Association and ball club run the meet with expenses aiding the Fairy fund. Notables include Tootsie Trask and The Buoy with Incense and King’s horse in key races, crowds urged to attend the 50 cent admission for horse racing, base ball, and free acts.

Dr. King Tootsie Trask Qon Jack Perkins Incense King Ball Club The Fair Association Fairy

Pace events and contestants in a Des Moines racing card

The 2.26 Pace with a $300 purse features Miss Evach M by Percentage and Tony Pinkerton driving Mr Pinkerton from Otis Conner Tipton Ia The field includes Lilian Pinkerton CMFWY Lilian S from Pattonwood Wilbur Long Eldora Ia Margaret Murt Ben Morgan Toledo Ia Ruth Gates Boniward T J Jones Newton Ia Mammie Kay So H Kay E G Fuller Marshalltown Ia Gov Trampever David Mc Comas Ottawa Kan Allenwood Jr by Allen Wood G W Warren Peoria IL 2.18 Pace for $800 purse lists The Southern Girl Grey by The Southern boy Frank Mitch all Mineral Point Wis Little Symbal McPhee Sergeant Tipton IA Ach g Don Koma Jr W J Bagby Humboldt IA Starwood by Pattonwood Liscomb Ia Mammie Kay by Rae Kay E G Miller Marshalltown IA Allenwood Jr by Allen Wood G W Warren Peoria IL Cherokee tie Pride Mont gomery Ward O E Sargeant AFip iton IA Hazel Burke Solon IA Towa

Kingwood Brigadd Q. E Tipton G. Fidler Fort Dodge John Todd S. Fuller Kentucky Todd R. L. Parker Davenport BE. C. Jay C. A. Weatt Marshalltown J. W. Perkins Eldora Danny Todd Czar Peter T. J. Jones Newton D.O. King Trampever David McComas Ottawa Kan Evach Chas Yardie Des Moines Tony Pinkerton Mr. Pinkerton Otis Conner Lilian Pinkerton Lilian S Im. Pattonwood Wilbur Long Margaret Murt Ben. Morgan Toledo Ruth Gates M. Boniward Mammie Kay B. m. So. H. Kay E. G. Fuller B. G. Trampever David. McComas Allenwood ,Jr B. G Allenwood G. W. Warren Peoria Frank H. Mitchall Mineral Point Wise O Little Ben Br G. Symbal McPhee Towa Ol Ach G. Don Koma Jr W. J. Bagby Humboldt Starwood By . Pattonwood T. ‘ E. Gould

Window Decor Brightens Rice District This Week

A colorful display described as red white and blue decor graces the Rice district windows this week. Local merchants report festive themes and shoppers enjoy the patriotic ambiance.

jAttractive Plare

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