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Newspaper
Hardin County Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
Local note reports Rev W F Spry and his wife being moved from Eldora to Vinton as a promotion. Spry, well regarded in M E church and community, will leave after two years of service. Mrs Spry also active in church work. The Vinton church welcomes the Sprys for the coming year.
Frank and Nathan Rainsbarger, seeking pardons from life terms for the 1865 murder of Enoe Johnson in Hardin County, told the Iowa Board of Paroles at Anamosa they are innocence and that the wrath of God follows their accusers. They testified before the parole board for about half a day, naming a vigilance committee member they allege was involved and describing the prosecutor.
The Wear Proof Special was rigorously tested to prove its durability as the strongest boys suit. Results showed exceptional strength and reliability under demanding conditions, underscoring its intended rugged use for active youngsters.
Ministers listed for Marshalltown and surrounding towns including Ackley Albion Beaman Belle Plaine Chelsea Conrad Elberon Grundy Center Hampton Laurel Mason City Melbourne Montour Steamboat Rock Reinbeck Rhodes Rockwell Sheffield State Center Tama Toledo Union Whitten with several named ministers. Spry to Vinton and Shoemaker to Shell Rock are noted.
Franklin and Hardin counties met in joint session at Eldora and Iowa Falls on September 21 and 28 1908 to establish Franklin Hardin Drainage District No 1 and No 4. The boards approved costs damages and appointed engineer George B Mechem to conduct a permanent survey. Meetings adjourned to Lawn Falls and Hampton for future sessions.
Hardin County Board of Supervisors met October 5 1908 at Eldora. They accepted W W Hale’s resignation as drainage district No 1 engineer and appointed S B Gardner in charge. Open bids for drainage district No 8 on Nov 9 at 1:30 pm. Hearing on benefits for district No 8 set for Nov 17. Quit claim deed authorized to Maria F Snyder for a described Eldora property. Several names listed as 1908 election judges and clerks. Meeting adjourned to Oct 28.
Rev W G Ramsay and wife bid farewell to friends at the depot as they depart for Eldora Iowa. In six years they shaped the church, receiving 86 new members, raising salaries, boosting benevolence, doubling prayer meetings, and elevating Sunday School. A farewell reception, dinner, and gifts followed, with about 150 in attendance.
An old advertisement invites readers to subscribe to the Des Moines Daily Register and Leader with a trial offer through February 1, 1909. It touts Iowa news coverage, cartoons, livestock market reports, and wide Iowa delivery for new subscribers.
A Waverly Iowa letter from the Dubuque association notes Ramsay’s move from Winthrop to Eldora and praises Brother and Sister Ramsay. Resolutions express loss, gratitude, and best wishes, affirming their faithful service and urging copies for minutes and Ramsays’ faithfulness to be remembered.
Friday evening at Ted's time, Eldora residents invited to a free admission lecture titled Stereoplicon views presented by Prof Urwin. The event is open to all in the Congregational church community.
Des Moines reports William Jennings Bryan on a Iowa trip challenging a comparison of his public record with Republican candidate William J. Taft. He argues Republicans misstate Taft's growing prominence versus his own long public life, noting Bryan’s wider national recognition.
The article lauds William Howard Taft highlighting seven years on the federal bench giving deep government law knowledge and four years leading the Philippines teaching self government, schools, hospitals, and civic life. It portrays his global travels as purposeful, shaping U S policy and commercial ties, with duties in Cuba and Panama awaiting, while praising his legal acumen and broad leadership.
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