Golden wedding of Uncle Jimmie and Aunt Jane Walker
Des Moines couple James Walker and Sarah Jane Way celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends in Illinois in 1905. The event recalled their early pioneer moves to Grundy and Hardin counties, now totaling twelve children, twenty nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with four generations present at the golden wedding.
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Weathersfield
Stark County
Illinois
Wm. Winn
James Walker
Sarah Jane Way
Alfred Modlin
Kidora
Walker
Des Moines
Grundy County
Hardin County
Rockwell Farm
Eldora
Jimmie
Jane
W. E. Stanley
East Side
M. E
Ida
Robert Modlin
Howard Modlin
Kenneth
Chester
Frank
Harry
Jimmie Modlin
Gohring
Anna Walker
Iowa Falls
Fred Furman
Ralph
Sammy Gohring
Stephen Sayer
Bee Marie Walker
Ethel
Miles Sayer
George Walker
William
Georgie
Mark Furman
Lizzie Walker
Gertrude
Margaret Furman
Frank Walker
Quilts Will Be Treasured by Grandmother Mitterer
Mrs A G Mitterer aged over seventy seven completes quilts for seven children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her work forms cherished keepsakes treasured by each family, reflecting a vigilant, enduring craft valued in the county.
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Times-Republican
A. G. Mitterer
A. W. Mitterer
One Minute Cough Cure Sold by Smith and Reed
An advertisement notes One Minute Cough Cure containing HOLan and an atom of no harmful drug that has long cured coughs colds croup and whooping cough, claiming it is a proven and trusted remedy sold by Smith and Reed.
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Smith & Reed
Eldora Public School Instructors Retained Amid Reassignments
The Eldora board re elected the corps of instructors for the next school year with several changes. A. J. Cavana was chosen superintendent on the second ballot at 1250 dollars yearly. Miss Scurry became principal of the grade building and Mrs. Donaldson joined the high school staff to focus on music and drawing. Frank Foster and Chase Polley retained as janitor and staff member, with Foster receiving a five dollar monthly raise.
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A. J, Cavanas
Miss Albrook
Miss Fenton
Kate R. Donaldson
Miss Whited
Miss Reynolds
Miss Shekles
Miss Aylesworth
Miss Ames
Miss Bowers
Helen M. Brown
Miss Pickett
Miss Scurry
Eldora Public Schools
Board of Education
Miss Lee
Cox
A. J. Cavana
Milo Hunt
Ronaldson
Frank Foster
Chase Polley
Foster
The Court Letter-Writer 1782 Aged Volume in Private Library
A note on an old grammar and letter writer titled The Court Letter-Writer dating June 19 1782. The rare volume, printed in long f style, recalls honour spellings from the era. Gifted by an 81 year old Benton county friend, it has survived more than a quarter century since the giver’s death and remains precious in our library.
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Benton County
The Musical Hoyles Engage Congregational Concert
The Musical Hoyles company, a leading road organization, is engaged by the women of the Congregational church for a Tuesday evening concert on April 1. Frances Hoyle will read and impersonate as a featured artist. the ensemble is praised as a genuine reader. A full house is expected for an evening of music and entertainment.
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Musical Hoyles Company
Congregational Church
Hoyles
Frances Hoyle
Bankruptcy payout reaches forty three per cent
Prof Styles of New Providence assisted Referee Carpenter in finalizing the O. E. Miller & Son bankruptcy dividend. Unsecured creditors receive forty three per cent after earlier payments of twenty and fifteen per cent. State court matters are nearly settled and the case may close soon.
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Prof. Styles
New Providence
Our City
Carpenter
O. E. Miller & Son
Market Day Sale At Hubbard Next Saturday April 8
Hubbard hosts a market day sale featuring horses cattle farm implements machinery and household articles. The event is set for next Saturday April 8 and patrons are urged to attend for a large and desirable selection.
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Hubbard
Temperance Sermon in M E Church urges law obedience
Rev C C Warner of the Congregational Church at M E Church delivered a Sunday sermon urging citizens to uphold liquor laws. The Anti-Saloon League temperance meeting drew a large crowd and pressed for tighter enforcement, noting bondsmen and property leases tied to liquor licenses. The speaker praised the county attorney for vigorous action against drug store liquor permits and indicated further steps to reduce illegal whiskey sales.
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C. C. Warner
M. E. Church
Anti-Saloon League
Landlord and Tenant Rights and Appurtenances Explained
William Behe outlines key terms in leases appurtenances and easements and explains how property attached to leased land transfers with the premises. He covers landlord entry, possession, forfeiture, and tenant rights to use and alter leased property, with case examples and a promise to discuss tenant alterations in a future installment.
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Dlord
Kansas
For Sale 60 Acre Improved Farm Near Eldora
For sale a 60 acre improved farm with a good two year old colt. Located one mile southwest of Eldora. Contact Jacob Schirmayer.
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Eldora
Jacon Schirmayer
Northwestern Railroad seeks industrial site information
The Chicago and Northwestern railway issued a letter to agents urging them to obtain definite information on opportunities for industrial enterprises locating along its lines. It asks for cooperation from civic organizations to spread concise details and promote population and commercial growth in the areas served by the railroad.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Northwestern
Licensed to Wed Roy D Carson and Lulu Shea
Roy D Carson and Lulu Shea are named in a marriage notice with other party references. The item mentions Iowa Falls Owasa and Eldora Roller Mills in a seed wheat context, indicating local business or community ties related to the ceremony or preparation. The fragmentary text confirms a formal union among named individuals in a Midwestern town setting.
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Roy D. Carson
Lulu Shea
Whitten Wm.m. Rankin
Iowa Falls
Mary Latch
Vos Owasa
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Hety
Jane” Walker
Supt. Hunt
Miller
Temperange
The
Brown Dry Goods CO
Cloak and Suit Department
Panama
Towa
New York
Bonne Fame
Brussels
Nottingham
Royal Blue Delft
Wiliam
Behe
Sprague Correspondence School of Law
Herald
Railroad
Northwestern Railroad
Indus
Eldora Roller Mills
Eldorney
Ainslie Sisters
North Washington St
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