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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

9

Des Moines Beats Eldora 6 to 0 In Western League Game

The Des Moines Western League team defeated Eldora 6 to 0 before a large crowd. Pitcher Weatherington held Eldora, while Conkwright struggled on the mound for Des Moines. Keyser praised Eldora’s field and noted Weatherington’s hire from Charles City. Attendance was 750 as more games loom with Mapleton and other towns on the schedule.

Des Moines Conkwright Eldora Pres. Keyser Weatherington Charles City Rader Connolly Oldham Langford Stavenger Wetzel Cissell Snyder ¢ Lee Weatherington P Eldora Abroy Allen Parsons Nobles Worthington Rs Sherman Lf Bacom White of Conkwright P Garciass Kieper Iowa Falls Oelwein Albert Lea Union Giants Cherokee Tuestay Sheldon Wed Thurs Hampton Swift Dows Eengherene Stieste

Band Concert at The Training School Sunday Eve

A concert directed by Mr. North begins at 5 45 p m with rifle drill. The program includes March King The National Emblem Selection Flotow Martha vocal selections Bernie Kiss Me Goodnight St Clair Waltz Sweet Remembrance Anthem McPhail Awake Jerusalem Awake March St Clair The Steel King Overture Bendix Grand American Fantasie Vocal Selections Rose Oh Peter Youre So Nice March 6 King The Attorney General.

Concer Hollows Mr. North Flotow Martha Bernie Kiss Me St. Clair McPhail Jerusalem Bendix

Accidental Death Of Long After Wedding

A coroner's jury ruled John Long died from a burst artery filling the heart sack with blood shortly after his marriage. Autopsy by Drs Wray and Pagel found no poison in stomach or liver. No witnesses besides the widow. she recalled illness beginning around 10 o clock Tuesday night with heart pains most of the night.

Long John Long Drs. Wray Pagel‘gon

Legion Third District Band Concert at Ackley Sunday

The Legion Third District Band plans a Sunday concert at Ackley with Mrs. Jay C. Boyd of Eldora as soloist. Mrs. Boyd, who sang with the Hamp ton group last Sunday, is slated to perform at several summer venues. her mezzo soprano is praised for its carrying power and promise of success.

Legion Third District Ackley Jay C. Boyd Eldora Boyd Hampton Loors

Peterson at Cedar Falls Business Monday

I Peterson was a business at Cedar Falls Monday. The fragment notes a local business event or activity involving I Peterson in Cedar Falls on Monday.

I. Peterson Cedar Falls

Frederick Whaley Sweet obituary notes Eldora ties

Frederick Whaley Sweet born February 14 1858 in Muscatine Iowa grew up in Eldora married Isabel Ward in 1878. Jewelry merchant in Hampton and Chicago later lived in Eldora. Died July 13 at his brother in law George Ward’s home. Funeral at George Ward’s with Albert R. Rice officiating. Burial in Eldora cemetery.

Frederick Whaley Sweet Muscatine Eldora Isabel Ward Hampton Chicago Geore Ward Mr. Sweet George Ward Albert R. Rice Eldora Cemetery

Pammel promotes Pine Creek State Park book venture

A new illustrated booklet by Professor Pammel and Fred Lazell praises Pine Creek State Park in Eldora Iowa River Valley. It contains 30 illustrations, a poem by Edgar A. Guest, plant and animal lists, and a historical sketch. Priced at fifty cents, the work is available via the Iowa Legion bath house, the Federation of Women's Clubs, and local outlets.

Iowa River Valley Pammel Fred Lazell Pine Creek Valley Edgar A. Guest Bob White LeRoy T. Weeks Iowa Rive Valley Herbert Quick Eldora Iowa River Grundy Hardin Iowa Hardin Co Pine Creek Eidora Iowa Legion Bath House Federation of Womens Clubs

Installation of Rebecca Lodge Officers

The Rebecca Lodge installed officers last Tuesday evening led by Mrs. D King. N G Mae Anderson and R S N G Gertrude McFarland received posts along with L S N G Leona Modlin V G Minnie McDonald R S V G May Reigles L S V G Elsie McCall Financial Secy Anna Mohr Recording Secretary Grace Brinckle Treasurer Bertha Lytle Chaplain Clara Noyer Warden Jean Oldham Conductor Margueritte McDonald Inside G May Carpenter Outsider Edith Whitney Pianist Fannie Narum Ice cream and cake followed the ceremony.

Rebecca Lodge D. King N. G Mae Anderson Gertrude McFarland Leona Modlin V. G Minnie McDonald May Reigles Elsie McCall Financial Secy Anna Mohr Grace Brinckle Bertha Lytle Clara Noyer Jean Oldham Margueritte McDonald G. May Carpenter G. Edith Whitney Fannie Narum

Night Train Mail Box Guidance At Local Stops

Town readers are advised mail for night trains may be left at Winchester or the Johnson Drug Store entrance box. Night Watch Teske requests letters for Eldora not be dropped here to spare him sorting and return trips. Supporters urge fair treatment for his helpful service.

Winchester Johnson Drug Store Eldora

Board to buy 15 percent of lake land east of road

The Board of Conservation has gained Executive Council approval to purchase 15 percent of land north of the lake and east of the road, extending to the golf lake area. The Bowman tract, already bought, is being subdivided into lots as the deal proceeds.

Wents Board of Conservation Executive Council Bath House S. W. Bowman

Death Notice from Evanston for Father of Mrs Leonard

Telegram received yesterday announced the sudden death of Mr. Martin in Evanston Illinois. Mrs Leonard and her husband left for Evanston to be with family. Other names appear in fragments including Harris Ball Luiken Barton Hover and Eatween with a note about a marriage license.

Evanston Lil John’ Leonard Martin Ill John Harris Sylvia ‘Ball Wm. J. Luiken Marian _ Barton Albert C Lillian “A Ee Rensenr Repenioneoosan Woter

Chautauqua in Full Swing at Eldora School Grounds

Chautauqua continues at Eldora with Redpath Vawter touring troupe in a tent on the school grounds. Attendance is below expectations though tickets cover deficits. Highlights include Rainbow Orchestra with Sue Hewling, Dr. Ben Wilson speaking on labor and politics, Ridgeway Entertainers, Mrs. Burns fashion demonstration, Master Story Teller C K Burgedorter, Edward T. Devine addressing Bolshevik and nationalist movements, and the comedy Strange Bedfellows drawing a large crowd. The week runs daily through Saturday.

Eldera Orchard Eldor Rainbow Orchestra Sue Hewling Ben Wilson England Kenyon Iowa Jess C. K. Burgedorter Hei Edward T. Devine India Gandhi Lenine Mussolini

State Board considers enlarging school training at boys’ institution

Senator A McColl, chair of the State Board of Control, announced plans to enlarge rotational training at the State Training School for Boys. The aim is to expand trades taught, add perhaps one or two, with shared federal funding for added expenses. No new buildings planned. more machinery and instructors likely. Elmira and barbering discussed but not to be added locally.

A. McCt State Board of Control McColl York Elmira Bering Barber College Mtoe Yeo

Hardin County on the Market

Hardin county Iowa farmers sold four cars of hogs at a premium of ten cents per hundred as part of a TB eradication effort. The campaign, begun in 1928 and funded by a 1.5 mill levy, saved millions in losses and will bring annual direct benefits to livestock producers. Prices recorded for hogs varied by lot, with premiums atop actual sale prices.

Journal of Chicago Hardin County Iowa P. C. Wiechmann Hardin County Board of Supervisors C. E. Weimer Radcliffe New Providence J. J. Reece J. Pierce FE. F. Morris J. B. Chamness L. R. Williams J. Steelman Earl Henning S. C. Ruab Eldora J. ©. White C. D. Martin Art Rash Alea Wiechmann

Hospital Notes Summary of local births and patients

Miss Clara Davis returned home Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Leslie Colbornson welcomed a baby girl Doris Elaine born Wednesday afternoon the 8th. Mr and Mrs Charles Ware welcomed a baby girl born Monday morning. Mrs R Markley and Mrs Robert Teskea received care or procedures at the hospital. Alice Newell had an operation Thursday morning. Ernest Holdher of Hubbard entered the hospital Monday afternoon for medical care.

Clara Davis Max Barr Kenneth Harold Leslie Colbornson Doris Elaine Markley Alice Newell Robert Teskea Charles Ware Ernest Holdher Hubbard

Sweet Corn From Charles Lynk Garden Reported

Has Sweet Corn Charles Lynk living two miles west of town has had sweet corn from his garden for the past week.

Lynk

Market Letter Reports Strong Cattle and Hog Demand

Receipts of cattle estimated at 18 000 with good demand for grass and corn fed steers. Top season price $13.95 for heavy Nebraska steers and many fat steers at $13.50 to $13.85. Hogs 46 000 received, market steady to 10c higher, top $14.40. Sheep receipts 18 000 with lambs and breeding stock in strong demand. top western range lambs $15.50, natives to $16.25.

Nebraska

Remembering Miss Rose Kusserow of Eldora Iowa

Rose Kusserow daughter of Frank and Emma Kusserow born March 29 1884 died July 5 1926 at Savanna Missouri age 41 years 8 months 6 days She was raised near Eldora Hardin County Iowa and educated in public schools A devout Christian she served in the church and Sunday School She cared for her aging parents and siblings after their deaths She traveled to Savanna for cancer treatment but died unexpectedly leaving two sisters Mrs Henry Wehrman and Mrs Fred Nehring and a brother Fred Her passing parts a family circle but offers hope of reunion in a future home above

Rose Kusserow Frank Kusserow Emma Pauline Savanna Missouri Eldua Hardin County Iowa Kusserow Martha Iteve Fred Henry Wehrman Nehring

Red Worthington Joins Waterloo Club of Mississippi League

The Waterloo Club signs Red Worthington from the local club in the Mississippi League. Worthington has hit over .500 and is noted as a good fielder. He will report soon, with the team pleased by his fast progress in the ball line.

Worthington Waterloo Club Missippi Red

Veliner Heads to Mason City on Monday Business

Veliner traveled to Mason City on Monday to conduct out of town business. The trip was described as routine and unrelated to any specific event or engagement.

A. . Veliner Mason City

Report of social service worker activities countywide

In June the countywide social service program took over under the outlined plan. Workers visited homes to aid families on poor relief and assess others who previously received aid. The policy on property holders allows a county advance with repayment from estate, via mortgage or deed if needed. One month notice encouraged self-arrangements. Many families found other income or support, and some thrifty relatives assisted. Sixty? nine cases were served last month with 98 home visits and 102 outreach efforts to doctors, lawyers, and others.

Board of Supervisors

Big July Clearance Sale Announced by Haas Co

The Ledger reports Haas Co plans a large July Clearance Sale starting July 22 with all seasonable goods, summer dry goods, and ready-to-wear offered at very attractive prices to move fast. The notice indicates the two page ad will be mailed Monday.

Haas Co the Mail

National Cornet Alumni elects new president

Dean W Peisen has been elected resident of the National Cornet Alumni Association to succeed C C Ney of Des Moines who has served as president for the past ten years. Mido Boroft served as marshal on Friday.

W. Peisen Haz’ Bdéen National Cornet Alumni Association C. C. Ney Des Moines Tan

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Dons Mr. Vetter Vetter White Garcia DR. Pammel Pine Creek State Park Joy WLU Esides Dorothy Gsh A. B. Chapin Serenee Miller, White & Woods of Boroft Marshalstow
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