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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1904

Page

5

Local political shifts and school board updates noted

The Radcliffe Signal reports on aldermanic petitions, changes in candidates Leo Marks and L. W. Harriston, and the Herald coverage of a Democratic convention. The Radcliffe Signal notes school board reelects Ogl Kuehne principal at 390 monthly, Ella Peisen and Mrs. Wildman as teachers, Gearhart as intermediate teacher, with second primary and assistant principal seats still to be filled. Also covered are property trades in the Fourth ward, illness in the Bowers family with kidney trouble and scarlet fever, and a note about Lawyer J. S. Roberts planning move to Puget Sound to seek better health and fishing prospects.

Ogl «Kuehne Ella Peisen Wildman Gearhart Eldora Radcliffe Signal Geo. D. Bowers Jackson Township Kirkhaven Minn the Herald The Herald Ackley J. §. Roberts J. S. Roberts Washington Vaughn Puget Sound J.S Roberts Repute Grover

Settlers Rates On Great Western Railway Tickets

Tickets on sale by the Chicago Great Western Railway every Tuesday in March and April. Rates apply to Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan and Assiniboia. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer GP A Chicago Ill.

Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan Assiniboia Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Elmer G P. A Chicago, Ill

Crop Bulletin Report Indicates Delayed Planting and Hotter Frosted Start

The past winter was abnormally cold and ground frozen deep. Wet surface blocked field work except on dry lands. The season runs about ten days late statewide with rains on the 7th 9th and 9th delaying operations. Prospects show large fall plowed area and potential for oats spring wheat barley and corn if weather allows. Livestock condition good and forage abundant. For health notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.

New Cement Block Factory Planned by J F Armstrong

J F Armstrong lately arrived from Nebraska plans to begin manufacturing hollow cement building blocks in the city. The blocks, used for foundations or walls, are cheaper, durable, and increasingly popular. The Herald notes the enterprise may prove important and urges citizen support and a warm welcome.

J. F. Armstrong Nebraska The Herald Mr. Armstrong Armstrong

Cancers cured when treated early at Emergency hospital

The Herald editor reports a family cure of cancer after less than a month of treatment at Emergency hospital under Dr. Morse. He notes the use of electrical appliances and timely care, while stressing the doctor’s discretion and privacy in publicizing cures.

Herald Morse

AT HYMEN'S ALTAR STRIKER STARR

Marriage notices for James L. Striker of Iowa Falls and Ora P. Starr of Owasa united by Rev. Geo B Shoemaker at A J Junker home on April 7 1904 likely to reside in Eldora. Bavender Cundiff marriage on April 13 1904 at Vidora parsonage to A R Bavender of New Providence and Ella Myrtie Cundisy of Union with Della Bavender and Oliver Chaplin as witnesses. couple to live on a farm west Union.

Bavender Cundiff M. E. Parsonage Vidora Iowa Geo. B. Shoemaker A. R. Bavender New Providence Ella Myrtie Cundisy Union Della Bavender Oliver Chaplin District Court of the United States Northern District of Cedar Rapids Harry H. Wiliams Eliza Willams Harry A. Williams Eliza Williams Hardin A. D Harry H. Williams Eliza Wiliams Eldora Apa

Homeseekers and Settlers Excursion Tickets Offered

On the first and third Tuesdays of each month round trip excursion tickets to points in the west south and southwest are on sale at one fare plus two dollars with a return limit of 21 days and stopovers allowed. On the same dates special one way settlers tickets are on sale at a little more than half the regular fares. The Iowa Central operates through sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. Address A B Cutts GP and T A Minneapolis Minn.

Lowa'Central Cutts Gp&t A Minneapolis Minn

Excursion Rates To Dakota by Great Western Rail

Reduction fares announced by the Chicago Great Western offer round trip tickets to destinations in North and South Dakota every Tuesday until October 25. Tickets sold at a great reduction from the usual fare. inquiries via any Great Western agent.

North South Dakota Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western Ord Elmer G PA Obica- Bobi

Death of Owen E. Miller Shocks Hardin County Village

Owen E. Miller, longtime Hardin county resident and former county auditor, died suddenly at about 63. The cause appears heart trouble linked to recent financial worries. Funeral at Friends church in New Providence Sunday at 2 p.m. He served in the 31st Wisconsin, married Georgia Kelso in 1863, survived by wife and five children.

New Providence Eldora Owen E. Miller Hardin County Miller Masonic Fraternity K. P. Order Ambrose Miller Friends Church Low Providence Suscquehanna County Ohio Iowa Crawford County Wis Georgia A. Kelso E. T Estella Abel Toledo Nettie Cobb Hattie Furry Alden North C Sarah Layton Copegswell North Dakota Horace Sterling Ambrose Co. A Owen Miller

Religious services and events at Webster City churches

The Presbyterian Rev. X. S Cross preaches at the church in the morning and at Point Pleasant in the afternoon. Baptist services, Usual Methodist and Congregational schedules with a night sermon series. Next Tuesday the Webster City association meeting at Clarion features Rev. C. C. Warner on Foreign Missions. Thursday Congregational ladies shipped a box to a home missionary family. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup promotes cold remedies.

Cross Presbyterian Church Point Pleasant Webster City Association of Congregational Churches Clarion C. C. Warner

Local News Across Counties and Towns

Radcliffe ill Mrs Chas Finns. C O Butler named city marshal. D Kahrs recovered from illness. Prof N N Nelson visited Jewell. O F Smith from Union Star in town. T C Meader of Eldora on streets. Chas Beach of McCallsburg in town. Forty six Jewell residents attended cantata. New mutual telephone line northwest from Radcliffe. W R Williams and I E DeMarsha Iowa Falls visitors. L C Goodwin sold Hotel Finn interest to Slater party. O S Wildman visited Buckeye Alden Iowa Falls. A F Crispin family packing for Chanute Kansas. Miss Neva Fleming visiting from New Providence. Prof C F Kuehne Ella Persen and Mrs O S Wildman re-elected to teach next year. Jewell Lutheran College chorus cantata in opera house Monday.

N. N. Nelson Jewell Union Star T. C. Meader Eldora Chas. Beach McCallsburg Tribune Mutual Radcliffe W.R. Williams I.E. DeMarsha Iowa Falls L. C. Goodwin Finn O. S. Wildman Buckeye Alden A. F Crispin Chanute Mans Neva Fleming New Providence Prof C. F. Kuehne Ella Persen O.S. Wildman Jewell Lutheran College Chorus Opera House Freeberg

Iowa Fish and Game Laws Amended Open Seasons Plus Restrictions

The new Iowa amendments adjust open seasons for game fish from May 15 to November 15 and allow trot lines in streams only within that period. It prohibits possession of bass, catfish, wall-eyed pike, or trout under six inches. Wardens are empowered to seize and destroy illegal seines. Open seasons for ruffed grouse, pheasant, wild turkey, quail, and snipe are defined, and daily bag limits for several birds are set at 25 with certain shipment provisions. A new law bans shooting live birds at shooting tournaments.

How to Pronounce Hyomei Pronunciation Guide

Wilson Drug Co explains Hyomei cures catarrh without stomach dosing and offers a money back guarantee. It details pronunciation as hitsho me with stress on the first syllable, claiming the product kills germs, soothes mucous membranes, and releases catarrhal poisons. The store urges customers to try Hyomei and promises refund if it fails.

Wilson Drug Co Herald

Greatly Reduced Rates to the West and Northwest

Chicago Great Western Railway offers daily March and April ticket sales at very low rates to Montana Washington Utah Idaho and California. Write J P Eimer G P A Chicago IL for full particulars.

Chicago Great Western Railway Montana Washington Utah Idaho California J. P.eimer Chicago

Berlin Scribe Notes Local Household Visits and Illness

Berlin reports Mrs Max Fromm is sick and Mrs Geo Bowers ill with rheumatism in Minnesota. Several visitors stopped by relatives this week including Mr Jones to his daughter Mrs Bender, Mr and Mrs Fossler at Bogie City, Fred Severs near Eldora, Martin Bros buying cattle, Fred and Maggie Cummings at Owasa, and Mrs Chas Jackson to her daughter Mrs Ed Nugent at Popejoy. Frank Myers of TH Cummings returned to Radcliffe due to a sister’s serious illness.

Mr. Jones Mrs. Bender Chas. Jackson Ed Nugent Popejoy

Local Notes and Family Returns from town

Cleves S Janssen hosts la grippe this week. A daughter was born Friday April 8 to Mr. and Mrs. F Fischer. Mr. and Mrs. W O King traveled to Lowa Falls Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hoke of Buffalo Center arrived to attend the funeral of Wm Smith, 70, who died April 9 at his son’s home two miles south of Townley. HW Smith led the funeral rites Wednesday. Mrs. Richard Heykens of Fostoria visited relatives here last week and left Saturday for Belmond to visit her mother before returning home.

F. Fischer W. O. King Lowa Falls Richard Heykens Fostoria Belmond

Town Notes and Personal News from String Town

String Town reports Mrs Anna Carter on sick list Lewis Mills seen in area Martin Hammer begins corn plowing Miss Vesta Mossman works for Mrs D B Blair Ralph Blair back to work as telegrapher Mr and Mrs Ross Mr and Mrs Waldo and son visit G W Fowler nine pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Rekemeier Itching piles ad for Deans Ointment selling at 60 cents in drug stores

Anna Carter Lewis Mills Martin Hammer Vesta Mossman D. B. Blair Ralph Blair Wm. Rekemeier Ross

Pleasant Ridge Visits And Local Farm Notes

Pleasant Ridge hosts Levi White this week while Homer Ifill and sister Cora visit Ridge school on Tuesday. Roads hinder timely transport as the main carrier struggles. General county work includes house cleaning and garden making. Oat crops sown last week appear frozen and may need replanting. East Side M E H Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Elgin last Thursday with many quilting a quilt for Mrs. Daggett.

Homer Ifill Cora the Ridge School East Side M. EH. Ladies’ Aidt Society Elgin

Durham Bull Offered at Devol Livery Barn

Those desiring the services of a thorough-bred Durham bull from this date will be interested to know that such an animal is at the old Devol livery barn. Terms two dollars with return privilege. The Herald will give a good canvas er two months employment.

Devo Herald

Eldora Readers Hear of Dean's Kidney Pills

Eldora readers report success with Dean's Kidney Pills in a testimonial from Mrs. B. W. Van Wick. She describes severe back ache eased after using the pills bought at Smith & Reed's drug store, noting daily improvement until symptoms disappeared. Foster-Kilburn Co. of Buffalo markets the product, with United States agents listed.

Eldora B. W. van Wick North Jackson Street Dean Smith & Reed Foster-Kilburn Co Buffalo United States

Train Fare to California on Great Western Tickets

Fifty dollars for a California round trip via Chicago Great Western railway on sale April 23 to May 1 inclusive. Valid to return until June 30. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.

Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago, Ill

Hart's Honey and Horehound Credited Shipment Request

A letter from E N Scholsser of Allright Illinois encloses 5.40 to credit and order six dozen Hart's Honey and Horehound 25c size. The note touts the remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung ailments sold by Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa successors to Billsworth Drug Co the temperance drug store.

Allright E. N. Scholsser Ill Wilson Drug Co Billsworth Drug Co Eldora Iowa Nuffled

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. W. Harriston Leo Marks Leo Ole Gus Fannon T. E. Gearhart Crop Bulletin Hollister Rocky Mountain Hymen’s Presbyterian Baptist Rev Stanley Christian J.C. Lemon Christian Church Dr. Wood Geo.w. Ward Herald’s D. Kahrs Fish and Game Laws Thirtieth General Assembly Hyomei Berlin Max Fromm Cleves S. Janssen Pleasant Ridge Levi White Durham Bull Albert A. Leverton Steamboat Rock Lowa Como Block Mlinois School Board of Independent District of Xenia Secor F. X. White I. H. Merrier John Megan Reterse Aia Carp Eere Watson B. Acktes Heaveen Tom Burlincamm
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