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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
1
In Eldora and nearby towns the Herald lists garden work, ads, letters, and local happenings. Carpenters union wages rise, Stewards and school leaders renamed, May Day breakfast planned, and a Texas land case verdict reversed. Marriage announcements and local business moves appear, with editor telegraph editor note from Ft Worth coverage.
A surprise wedding took place at Mrs. BF E. Foreman’s home with Fannie Fern Foreman uniting in marriage to Harry BR. Tole. The ceremony was led by Rev. Elijah B. Jones and attended by a few intimate friends. The couple will reside in Eldora after May 1, with a small reception in Marshalltown prior to settling in Eldora.
G R Malone, assistant State Superintendent of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League, will lead two temperance mass meetings next Sunday in Vidora at 3 PM in the Baptist church and in the M B church at night. A Monday morning 11 AM pastors conference in the M L church follows. Malone is praised by the press as a strong temperance orator. Dr B E Purcell offers eye, ear, nose and throat care at Emergency Hospital with dates April 21 May 5 and 19.
A community column records comings and goings in Eldora and nearby towns. Names include H C Stuart in Chicago, Myrtle Nichols visiting Iowa Falls, Marty Hammond returning home, and Gardner of Nora Springs visiting. Rev J P Clyde to Stuart to preach, lawyers Afarook and Noble at Nevada, By Johnson touring Oklahoma City for land, and several Hardin county residents attending events and games.
In Cedar Rapids the jury awarded O Ha Robertson $500 and costs against the Iowa Central Railway Co in a federal court damages case. Robertson and his lawyers viewed the amount as disappointing while the panel vs both sides indicated they found a fair decision.
The Supreme Court ruled to quiet title to a 240 acre farm once clouded by a contested claim. William and Ben Luckhart, sons of the deceased Jol Luckhart, were affirmed as rightful owners despite their opponent Mrs. John Luchham who claimed widow’s rights. The dispute centered on a long-tenanted property in Grande county.
Mrs Rebecca Penn Smith died suddenly from heart failure at Havelock aged about fifty. Born in Eldora she married Jason B. Smith who later ran an implement store and mercantile business in Radcliffe and Havelock where he died five years ago. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church here. The body was brought to Eldora for burial beside her husband.
Des Moines reports from a convention of young superintendents show general agreement on wage increases for teachers due to agitation. Resolutions praise the state press for driving reform and note that a minimum wage of one dollar per month is advocated by county superintendents. The Herald argued unified press action would hasten gains while noting local investments such as G. Hayden buying the C. L. Hays residence and starting a new home site.
Chas Booty shipped a car load of fat hogs to Chicago on Wednesday. Farmers prepare ground for corn planting. Mrs Ott From teaches at Timber Valley this spring. C M Tucker, separator man, in the area on business. Jaleb Smuck visited Eldora to see his sister Mrs Chas Smith. Fred Seivers moved to Mrs Nina Smith's farm to work for D Lawler. Elmer Ostheimer shipped two car loads of fat hogs Tuesday and two loads of fat cattle to Chicago. Goose Creek school opened with 16 scholars taught by Miss Mable Lohr of Stubbard. Rumor of a well and storm cave at Goose Creek. Last well they fed scholars with cord wood and rubbish. Last Friday evening rain dampened attendance. Mrs Loomis improving. Mr Loomis visited a week ago. James Kamary bought a horse from Jim Siated for 127 dollars. Demand for horses high. Walter Fuller recovering from typhoid. wife and one child ill. Elias Fuller and wife buried an infant at Berlin cemetery last week. Mrs Waller ill but improving. During Saturday night storm windmills of John Gunn and S Castella torn down. fences blown. A thief entered Clair Adams cellar and stole nearly two hogs stored in a barrel. Miss Iloy Jackson celebrated 13th birthday with a party at her brother Jim’s home. Addie served supper. Floy received tokens from young friends.
Enrollment this week is 117. Local visits include Alen Wood from Cedar Rapids and Mrs Haworth of Central City. Loren Parshaw is sick and could not join Tidora ball trip. Revival meetings continue with noted gains. School board elected Walter Nye principal Myra Tracheys intermediary Elizabeth Touston Cedar Falls. Principal salary raised to 55 and intermediate to 45.
C Garanzow bought hogs from 1D fh Williamson Monday. A d Hayden and Chas Fossler received new harness. Horace Carpenter visits his brother Frank at Owisa. R Sheets and granddaughter visit Abbott. League meeting next Sunday with Miss Doud as leader. Ilorence Cross visits aunt Elva Thayden last week. Irrank Courtney visits Eldora Saturday and Sunday. Miss Libble Perkins to begin school at Fairfax next Monday. Myrtle Frisbie visits 0 Frisbie Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bessie Johnston works for Mrs Heard at the poor farm. Will Ross tiling for Jim Jackson. Bert Wand works with him. Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs Chas Jackson next Thursday afternoon. The Oakwood sociable was not.
Grant area updates report Geo Vance owning about 100 pigs and Miss Granner set to teach Goger Ly school. Seeding nearly finished, Mrs Crain recovering, W H Bailey visiting Marshalltown. Master services held at ogerly schoolhouse with a fine program. School started Monday in District 4d with Will Potter and in District 4 with Luke Manning. Gogerty holds Grant township road contract, promising better roads.
A Kentucky testimonial says bad breath signals stomach trouble and Kodol Dyspepsia Care cured indigestion and other disorders. Mrs Mary Crick of White Plains describes years of dyspepsia, rapid improvement after using Kodol, regaining weight and appetite, digestion aided by the product.
E J Christie was arrested on a warrant by W Roberts for obtaining money under false pretense and cheating. The May 7 1902 sale of 400 Neptune Mining shares for $70 allegedly relied on false property claims. Christie waived preliminary examination and bonds set at 5000 dollars. The bond was signed by Albert Vasey and F E in Stoehr. Indignant stockholders reportedly support Roberts in the prosecution.
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