Bank fails for large sum in Iowa town
The Farmers Bank at Radcliffe owned by Henry D Himmel and John E Himmel closed its doors after nearly twenty years. Deposits totaled about 117,000 with about 20,000 of unsecured debt. Liabilities exceed 250,000. assets near 90,000. Bankrupt proceedings begun. charges include alleged forgeries and misplaced collateral. Officials report no immediate broader bank panic, but losses fall mainly on local farmers. The Himmels and families remain in Eldora awaiting counsel. Special dispatch from Cedar Rapids notes bankruptcy petition showing 254,000 debt and 300 assets in the case.
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Farmers Bank
Radcliffe
Himmel Brothers
Henry JD. Himmel
John E. Himmel
Iowa
Henry ID
Ohn EL
Adar Himmel
Prinipal
Radcliffe and
Kinity
Hamilton Unty Bank
Webster City
Eperts
Himels
Immels
Eldora
Dar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Hardin County
FL W. Harwood
Death of Mrs Lois Beals Remains Mourned in Visalia
Lois Rebecca Beals wife of A Q Beals and a noted Visalia civic worker died at Visalia General Hospital at noon after a cancer operation. Born October 20 1867 in Eldora Iowa she lived in Visalia 13 years. She served Royal Neighbors of America Lady Maccabees and Women of Woodcraft and was active in charity work. Interment was in Visalia Cemetery with large floral tributes and a Methodist church funeral service.
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Visalia
Calif
Lois Rebecca Beals
A. Q. Beals
Visalia General Hospital
Lois Rebecca Ford
Eldora
Hardin County
Iowa
Mr. Beals
WH. Ford
Rock Island
Chariton
BE. EE Ford
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Thalia Hdick
Town
Kate Sharfenbergy
St. Cloud
Minn
Beals
San Joaquin Valley
Royal Neighbors of America
Distriot
C. P. Metcalf
Doreas
Visalin Cemetery
Death of Pioneer Citizen Nugene Upton
Nugene Upton born in Sandy Creek Oswego County New York died at his Eldora area home on May 9 1901. He moved west at twenty one reaching Eldora in 1868 and bought a farm near Gifford. He married Mina Maltby March 1 1870 and had nine children, three died in infancy. Surviving children live in Union Eldora Estherville Dows Whitten and Eldora. Funeral services were held at 11 oclock Tuesday at Shepherd chapel near Gifford Rev W E Stanley officiating with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugene d. Upton
Sandy Creek
Oswego County
N. Y
Prat
Eldora
Vardin County
New Gifford
Mdnea Maltby
Pulaski
Marcus Snovel
Union
Fred
Ernest Ankrum
Estherville
Dell Millsluyte
Dows
George Saint
Whitten
Earl Wilcox
Eldora Public School Notes and May Events
Eldora Public School notes payments on recent activities include Lyman Mulford’s absence for eye trouble, high school visitors, and a forthcoming manual training exhibit in the Laas windows. The senior class finished physics and will present a class play on Friday May 22 with multiple recitations and a debate led by students. The silver cup for the field meet on May 16 is on display to rally contestants. Alden High School lost to Eldora 12 to 6 in a slugfest on May 9, with Miller pitching well for Eldora and Grantow for Alden, and a large enthusiastic crowd cheering both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Mulford
Alice Feike
Charles Schaffer
Laas
Ek John Carpenter
Nbert Miller
Julia Ames
Zella Williams
Vera Wood
Harry Megan
Dora Sprain
Anna Wheeler
Runkle
Hayes
Alden High School
Eldora
Grantow
Alden
Miller
Eldor
Petty
Vic Miller
Swat
Welch
Diehl
Ridera
Rev. Jones
May Scholfield
POSTOFFICE TO NEW LOCATION
Postoffice will move after July first to the Wisner Opera House Block. W H Rauty notified the US Postal Service accepted lease for the north room. Removal to new location planned by July first or soon after. New site described as central and superior with better facilities and illumination.
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Wisner Opera House
H. W. Rauty
Maurice Connelly
United States Postal Department
Opera House
Hardin County Churches announce services and events
Baptist Church schedules Bible school at 10:00 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Peace Sunday theme The Evils of War. Evening sermon The Prince of Peace. Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7:00 p m led by Mrs Oscar Wheeler with the topic What is a Christian Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church Bible School
Baptist ‘Young Peoples Union
Oscar’ Wheeler
Supreme Court denies rehearing in Wisner Nichols libel suit
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to rehear the Wisner versus Nichols libel case, upholding the lower ruling that the Citizen articles were libelous. The decision, reported by the Times-Republican, reinforces that libel laws remain strict for newspapers and binds publisher Ira A Nichols against Lois J Wisner, tied to the Wisner estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wisner-Nichols
Sticks Citizen
Wisner
Times-Republican
Iowa
Lois J. Wisner
Ira A. Nichols
Hardin County
Town Falls
Iowas Frulp Prospects At The May 1 Report
Iowa fruit prospects weaken from April estimates as Wesley Greene reports on May 1. Apples show a 34 percent drop from April 16, pears 5 percent, American plums 6 percent, domestic plums 2 percent, Japanese plums 9 percent, cherries 1 percent, peaches 2 percent, grapes 2 percent, red raspberries 13 percent, strawberries unchanged. Drought last fall damaged many apple blossoms, lowering the overall fruit condition versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iewa
Wesley Greene
Lowa
Pleasant Township Picnic Brings Teachers Pupils Together
The Pleasant township schools held a May Day gathering at Pleasant Center schoolhouse with a fine program, work exhibits, games, and a banquet for about 200 guests. Miss Mary Rickard and her pupils organized much of the preparations, prompting hopes for a similar event next year as old and new friends met, with Mrs. John Clary elected president and Mrs. Will Johnson vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Pleasant Center
Mary Rickard
Grone
John Clary
Will Johnson
Special Teachers Course at Ames Offers Free Tuition
Iowa public school teachers may enroll in a six week Ames summer session to study agriculture, home economics, and manual training to meet a new state law. The program runs June 14 to July 24 with free tuition for grade and rural teachers, model classrooms, and instruction by experts led by Prof. G. M. Wilson.
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Iowa
la Burbank
Ames
Agricultural Department of the State College
Daw
Iowa State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts
State Board of Education
Towa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
G. M. Wilson
Back numbers wanted Ledger issues from 1910-1912
The Ledger seeks complete copies of issues dated December 8, 1910 November 11 1911 June 20 1912 and July 4 1912. They offer 10 cents per full copy and request bring them to the Ledger office or mail them.
Ray Glenney Dies in Hartford and Burial in Union Cemetery
The Ledgers Pat on Correspondent reports William Glenney’s son Ray died in Hartford, Connecticut while training for ministerial work. Ray’s remains were brought to New Providence for a Wednesday funeral at Union Cemetery, with President Edwards of Penn College presiding. Ray, raised near Union, was a Penn College graduate who sought religious service. The community extends sympathy to his wife, mourning what might have been if health had matched his aspirations.
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William Glenney
Ray
Hartford
Conn
Mar, Terrill
New Providence
Union Cemetery
Edwards
Penn College
Glenney
Ray Glenney
Union
New Providence Academy
Long and useful life ended obituary of Owen J. Thomas
The Ledger notes the funeral of Owen J. Thomas held at home with Rev. Muhleman officiating. Born September 28, 1841 in New York, he joined the 32nd Wisconsin Volunteers, marched with Sherman to Atlanta, suffered typhoid, and was mustered out in 1865. He later lived in Eldora and Alden, served Whitcomb Fairbanks Post 436 in many roles, and died as a devoted comrade.
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the Ledger
O. J. ‘Thomas
Muhleman
Methodist Church
Pe. J. W. David
Owen J. Thomas
New York
Wisconsin
Nema
Sherman
Camp Randall
Wis
Eldora
Town Falls
Alden
Thomas
Whitcomb Fairbanks Post 436
Dept. of Iowa
G. Alr
O. Z. Thomas
Union High Commencement Promises Busy Week
Union High School releases announcements for an eighteen member class, eleven boys and seven girls. Events include a class reception on April 50 at the school auditorium, a Friday night class play The Captain of Plymouth at the Christian church, a Baccalaureate sermon May 24 at 11:00 in the Congregational church, and commencement May 28 at the Christian church with Supt. D. M. Kelley delivering the address. Invocation by Rev. A. F. Eldridge, chorus music, boys quartet, diplomas by W. C. Reed, and a Girls Glee Club closing number. Benediction by Rev. Chas. M. Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Christian Church
Plymouth
T. N. Hauser
Congregational Church
Supt
D. M. Kelley
Revi A. F. Eldridge
W. C. Reed
Girls Glee Club
Chas
M, Gilbert
Aged Man Struck by Freight Train Near Home
Gilbert Blackmun aged 61 was crossing the M and St J tracks near his home Thursday when a freight train struck him. He suffered a fractured arm and two ribs with suspected internal injuries. Doctors hope the injuries are not more serious, though his age will hinder recovery. He is father to Louis Blackmun of Thos Scurry grocery and grandfather to Raymond Blackmun of McNeill and Blackmun.
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Gilbert Blackmun
Louis Blackmun
N. C. Morse
Mr. Blackmun
Thos. Scurry Grocery
Raymond Blackmun
McNeill & Blackmun
Blackmun
Treble Clef Club in Eldora Year-End Meeting Plans
Women of Eldora clubs discuss next year’s meetings at active members’ homes to cut expenses. Associate members welcome with a $1 fee and Ruth Brickman to perform Chopin Mazurka in Ti flat. The group aims to develop musical talent and entertain Eldora while avoiding lapse due to waning interest.
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Ruth Brickman
Eldora
Grace Quick Smith Hosts Twentieth Century Club Evening
Mrs Grace Quick Smith entertained the Twentieth Century club at her Eleventh Street home on Wednesday. Members shared social time and made May baskets, with prizes awarded for design and workmanship to Mrs Aymer Davis Miss Lottie Cartwright and Mrs Anne Trevarthen. A flower name exam followed, won by Mrs M I Strother, then light refreshments were served by the hostess and her son Master Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Quick Smith
Twentieth Century Club
Eleventh Street
Aymer Davis
Lottie Cartwright
Anne Trevarthen
M. I. Strother
Morris
Monday Club Ends Year With New Officers Named
The Monday club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. W. J. Murray s home. Members reviewed Richard Feverer and elected new officers for the next year, naming Mrs. Kuser as president and Mrs. Latimer as secretary. New member L. V. Feike was welcomed and O. K. Herrald was voted in as a member. A large gathering attended, and the club will resume in September after refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Murray
Richard Feverer
Kuser
Latimer
L. V. Feike
O. K. Herrald
Womans Club Meets Advances Household Economics Lesson
The Womens club met Tuesday evening with Mrs W J Marsh leading the session titled Household Economics The roll call response was Women in Science Participants included Mesdames Moser Veline Rathbone Grief Albrook Whe Patron-Teachers League plans a May 15 meeting at the High school auditorium with officers to be elected Mes L Rathbone president and Mrs L Collins secretary The W C T U will host a Friday reception for new members at Mrs A J Andersons home
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Womans Club
W. JE. Marsh
Secience
Mesdames Moser
Veline
Rathbone
Grief
Albrook
Teachers League
Mes
Wi. Rathbone
Ll. A. Collins
Embroidery Club Meeting With Mrs Stauffer Announced
The Embroidery club will meet next Thursday with Mrs C F Stauffer guiding the session. The notice highlights a regular gathering aimed at members learning stitching techniques and sharing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Club
A Week's Marriage Licenses Listed
The Clerk of Courts issues licenses to two couples Walter Leroy Williams and Gladys Marie Fidler, with one couple approved for marriage this week. Ledger and County Map reference noted. subscription price listed at $1.50 annually.
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Clerk of Courts
Walter Leroy Williams
Gladys Marie Fidler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Himmels
Air Assets
Des Moines
Hamilton County State Bank
Himmel Farship
Dabta
Eldora Public School
Eldora Ackeman
B. Petty
B. Warman
FF. Diehle
Nichols
State College At
Union ‘Township
Union High
Treble Clef Club
W.C. TL
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Friday Union
A. J. Anderson
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