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Newspaper
Hardin County Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
1
The Eldora Herald reports a busy Hardin County session with county supervisors, court actions, and changes in local business. Notable items include the Lundy sorghum factory season end, Dongan ditch ruling favoring the county, a diphtheria death, and shifts between weekly and semi weekly publications.
The Eldora born lawyer Charles E. Albrook is named to fill the vacancy caused by Judge W. D. Evans resigning in the Eleventh Judicial district. He began law practice in Eldora in 1877, partnered with E. H. Lundy since 1892, and built a large county and regional practice with one of the state's most valuable libraries. The Herald notes his fitness and expects him to open his first term at Ft. Dodge next Monday.
A practical Iowa demonstration of modern sorghum production at the Lundy factory near Eldora shows rapid, open processing from cane to syrup. Ed and John Lundy, with farm roots and legal and plumbing backgrounds, plan expansion, emphasizing purity, quality, and avoidance of adulteration while inviting visitors to inspect the operation and its 400 gallons daily production.
Des Moines Times-Republican report on October 5 details Mrs. Charles Link and her mother Nettie Harley appearing before the state board of parole to oppose a pardon for Nate Rainsbarger, who was convicted of murder. W W Wilcox of Des Moines testified against, while J J Carney and Dr No Morse spoke for Nate and Frank Rainsbarger.
Fragmentary notice describes a manager and comedian presenting a show for patrons with Patton as the delighted audience, praising the actor’s expressive and scientific artistry. Sealed bids for works are due October 0, 1908, with water works reserved rights outlined by the committee.
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