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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1928

Page

5

Mrs Jennie Fahler Ralls dies after long illness in Beaman Iowa

Jennie Fahler Ralls born 1850 in Carmi Illinois married twice to Rev Robert Ralls and Erwin Fahler. She lived in Mendota Eldora Water town and Beaman then Oliva Minnesota before passing July 17 1928. Survived by five children eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at John Ralls home and Beaman M E Church with burial in Beaman cemetery.

Jennie Fahler Jennie Haynes John P. Haynes Carmi Ill Robert Ralls Willie Franklin John G. Ralls Eldora Ralls Ditton, Laws Jacob Williams Erwin Fahler Mendota Newburg Iowa Rollie D Annie Pearl Harriet Elnora Elmer FB Leo. S E. L. Chamberline Oliva Minn Charlie Haynes John Ralls M. E. Church Beaman Farrington James L. Farrington Birchwood Wis

Mouse Trap Salesmen Enter Eldora in Odd Parade

A group from Eldora led by Frank Suirlow visited Conrad on a novel mission selling mouse traps. Dressed as clowns they staged a concert and a demonstration with six men performing acrobatics and selling traps for 36 cents, drawing local interest.

Conrad Eldora Frank Suirlow

Spectacular Fire At Ackley Plant Shocks Town

Large night fire at Ackley Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant drew hundreds of onlookers. Oil engine exhaust sparked a fierce blaze but damage remained limited to scorched wood. financial loss was minimal. Also reported: funeral of James L. Farrington, G A R leader, in Town Falls. and Ds D J Arnold family return from B J WOC tour detailing 5226 miles and 19 days of travel to southern Utah basins and national parks.

Ackley Municipal Electric Lght and Power Plant Waa World Journal D. J. Arnold B. J. Woc Davenport Rock Island Utah Basin Grand Canyon Zion Canyon Bryce Canyon Cedar Braken Cedar Canyon

Death of Mrs. Andrew Fuller in San Diego

Mrs. Andrew Fuller aged 85 died Tuesday night in San Diego after a fall caused by a fractured hip and advanced age. She was mother of Mrs. Mayme Smith, longtime Eldora resident, and her body will be taken to Hillsdale, Michigan for burial. Mrs. Fuller was well known in Eldora and had visited her daughter multiple times.

Andrew Fuller San Diego Calif Mayme Smith Eldora

RAhedck reunion and aviation accident news from Marshalltown area

Mrs W F Cundiff and family attended a Rahedck reunion at Waterloo Sunday. Ted Pops and wife were Marshalltown visitors Friday. A flying accident near Nashua injured Carl Lorenzen, a commercial aviator from Marshalltown, causing lung injury and shock. he rest well in Mercy hospital, awaiting X rays. Ellsworth College to continue as a four year college starting Sept 24. Buckeye vs Eldora game ends tied 6 to 6 with Cordes on mound for locals.

W. F. Cundiff Waterloo Lauri Keenan Marshalltown Mra Chas. Coffelt Ted Pops Irq Lockard Clyde Bowen Geo. Batch Carl Lorenzen Eldora Mercy Hospital Waverly Nashua Lorenzen Grand Meadow Minn Mia Rudolph Kraus Katherine Ellsworth College I. PF. Meyer Buckeye Buckeys Cordes Dwight Schaffer Kansas City Cordea

Eldora Buckeye clash ends in late drama on Jacal diamond

In a lively game Eldora edged Buckeye with tackles by Chin burg Lentz Lamb Gethman and Cordes two each for Eldora and three for Gethman. Rematch is set for Sunday July 29 at Jacal diamond as several players shined. Also town trade content grows as Town Clothing Co under FE H Elliott reports 800 customers with leaders named Mildred Albee Ken Rash and others. Iowa Falls man Robert Hay burned in gas tank incident while Protheroe family involved in a car crash near Rochelle. Tom Protheroe hospitalized with rib injury.

Eldora Town Clothing Co FE. H. Elliott Des Moines Mildred Albee Ken Rash Susan Rubendahl Helen Thorne Lucile van Tiger Geo. Gase Fern Watson Letha Lateh Iowa Falls Robert Hay Towa Walls Hay Wilder and Wilder Construction Company Iowa Falla Webster City May

Recital By Mrs Boyd Pupil Voices At Methodist Church

Voice pupils under Mrs J C Boyd performed at the Methodist church last Friday afternoon with Luella Scurry and Miss Stebe as accompanists. Performers included Virginia Lewis Iola Davzes Angeline Davzes Margaret Kepple Mildred Lewia Winifred Fowler Luella Hall Verle Purdy Louize Furman Hildegarde Stielow and Lucille Brown.

J. C. Boyd Methodist Church Luella Scurry Stebe Virginia Lewis Iola Angeline Davzes Margaret Kepple Mildred — Lewia Winifred Fowler Luella Hall Verle Purdy Louize Furman Hildegarde Stielow Lucille Brown

Fine Band Concert Delights Eldora Crowd in Court House Park

Harry North and the Training School big band gave a great concert in the court house park last night. The City Council called it a treat for Eldora residents and hinted at another show likely Saturday night August 11 as Alvin Edgar's band will perform next Friday night August ard.

Harry North Court House Park Eldora Alvin Edgar

Song of Veterans event at Iowa Falls Training School

The Sons of Veterans program will be held at the Training School on Sunday afternoon for their annual service and contest among the boys. They always present an interesting program.

Sons OF Veterans Iowa Falls Song of Veterans

Farm ads and notices from a rural Illinois papier

A mix of classified ads and farm notices lists Dr Molgard veterinary in Bateson with office phones, sale and rent postings for potatoes and a 19b acre dairy farm, tools and equipment for sale, a person seeking land for sale, and a report on spraying apples for codling moth using lead arsenate and lime sulphur to protect the crop due to late cold weather anticipated worm pressure.

Bateson H. Lightfield J. F. Hardin

Man Laments Irreversible Reputation Trade

A reflective piece notes that while a man might exchange his standing for wealth, he cannot reverse the loss once reputation is damaged or surrendered, underscoring the permanence of social costs. It emphasizes caution in choices that affect public esteem and future opportunities.

Buckl Buckeyes at Eldora Sunday game

Buckeyes head to Eldora for a Sunday game against Buckeye amid scheduling confusion with dates. Players express confidence, each favoring a lead role as officials seek a quick, orderly matchup.

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