Local notes on schools, clergy, crimes and roads
Miss Retta Wood, former principal at Hidera High, now leads Harlan High with five assistants and gains salary raises. Rev. Frank McClure Chaffee preached at Stuart and exchanged pulpits with Pastor Clyde. A deer was captured by W B Linnell near his farm. Wm Thompson serves a twenty day jail term for drunkenness. Judge Richard at Hampton considers liquor cases from Iowa Falls. Dr Paul Kier, Iowa State University dentist, may return to be near his roots. A missing five dollar bill is recovered by an honest student. George Trainer killed at Iowa Falls in a train accident while intoxicated. Ackley seeks new Supt after Voelker accepts Ida Grove offer. A practical woman praises newspaper ads for fresher goods. Marshalltown road advocates push drainage with tile use. Tranquility and Salem churches report benevolent giving under Rev Dr Bailey. Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup touted as cough remedy.
West Side Grocery Ad Seeks Fresh Produce
B D Robb & Son on West Side advertises fresh fruits arriving daily and a full line of Holly canned goods. Madeilas best flour is sold at 81.15 per sack, with each sack warranted.
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B. D. Robb & Son
West Side
Madeilas
Obituary: Elizabeth C Furman 1817 1903 Eldora Iowa
Elizabeth C Furman died April 18 1903 at the home of her daughter in Eldora aged 85 years 6 months 8 days She was born in New York Oct 10 1817 and married D H Furman Oct 2 1836 in Pine Creek Pennsylvania They moved to Eldora Iowa in 1861 where she died leaving eight children six sons and two daughters all but Melvin who is in California are dead She joined the M E church in youth and lived an exemplary Christian life Buried Monday at 10 am from the late home with Rev J S Black of the M E church officiating
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Eldora
Elizabeth C. Furman
Elizabeth C. Babcock
New York
Pine Creek
Penn
D. H. Furman
Iowa
Melvin
California
Horace Furman
Furman
M. E. Church
J. S. Black
M. BE
Richardson
Death of Eldora resident Elf G Merrill at 79
Elf G Merrill respected Eldora citizen died April 19 1903 at his son Eds home near Ack ley aged 79 years seven months three days Survived by four sons Charles Edward Fred and George all present at funeral held Baptist church Eldora Tuesday 2 30 pm Three children predeceased him Herald to publish fuller obituary Saturday morning Also rumor Iowa Falls citizen may run for sheriff in Republican primaries but no confirmation.
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Elf G. Merrill
Eldora
Ackley
Mr. Merrill
Charles
Edward
Fred
George
Baptist
Herald
Purely Personal Poms As The People Come And Go
A compact society update lists visitors and residents in the town. F. J. Schrader from Ackley, J. W. Peison, Mrs. Kelso visiting for a funeral, and others from Radcliffe Hubbard and Joliet appear. Families, homecomings, funerals, and church officials are noted with brief travel and visiting details.
Eldora Township Sunday School Convention Program
Eldora town delegates plan an Eldora Congregational Church event on Sunday April 26 with an afternoon and evening program. Sessions include Long Service O M Haas The Ideal Teacher Mrs Ella B Chassell Teachers difficulties and how to meet them C L Hays Prof Hunt Mrs C J Greef Wherein Can We Improve Our Sunday Schools Mrs J F Black J S Kersey Miss Victoria Aylesworth The evening service opens at 730 with song service by congregation and choir and talks on Sunday School as a Soul Winner and qualifying for church service followed by Benediction.
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O. M. Haas
Ella B. Chassell
C. L. Hays
Prof. Hunt
C. J. Greef
J. F. Black
J. S. Kersey
Victoria Aylesworth
Clyde
Rev
Black
Stanley
Eldora Iowa lender highlights time deposits and loans
J I Hardin, president of a local Eldora Iowa firm, markets time deposits, low interest loans, and reliable abstracts of title. The ad emphasizes steady investment options and trusted title services for area residents and property buyers.
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Jowest
J. I. Hardin
Eldora
Iowa
Rural Notes From Robertson County
Mr Thomas remains on the sick list. Mr Snell and family visited Tuesday. Mrs Bertha Wickham stayed over Sunday with friends in Ackley. A week ago wind and hail wrecked several windmills. Rev Norris preached Sunday. Hel is praised as an excellent speaker. A Millslagie is quite ill under Dr Brenneman care. Roads remain poor reducing travel. Mrs Jones is improving with the warm weather. Farmers begin seeding despite wet fields.
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Thomas
Snell
Bertha Wickham
Ackley
Norris
A. Millslagie
Brenneman
Travel deal for Boston return with National Education Assoc
Ticket offer from Nickel Plate Road for 19 to Boston and return with 82 membership fee. Annual meeting of the National Educational Association noted. Tickets on sale July 2 to 5, good returning July 8 to 12, without deposit with joint agent. Return deposit by Sept 1 with 50c fee. Superior dining car meals and American Club plan from 35c to $1. Contact John Y Calahan, 113 Adams St Chicago, for departure times and details.
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National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
Lacarte
John Y Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Dr Yeoman Ophthalmologist to Visit New Providence Eldora
New Providence will host Dr O L Yeoman ophthalmologist on April 25 1903 a Saturday. He will also visit Eldora on May 6 and 6 a Tuesday and Wednesday.
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O. L. Yeoman
New Providence
Eldora
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles Cure
Due Notice is served on the public that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the only salve on the market made from pure witch hazel. The advertisement claims thousands cured and warns of counterfeit copies. Smith & Reed.
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DeWitt
Homeseekers Excursions Rates From Towa Central Railway
The Towa Central Railway reestablishes homeseekers rates to Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and western and southern points. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903. Fare is one fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip, limited 21 days from sale. Signed ABH Cutts, G P T A Minneapolis, Minn. June 30.
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Towa Central Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Minneapolis
Minn
Scott's Emulsion Blood Diet Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood-building food derived from cod liver oil. It asserts the product nourishes bone marrow and spleen to improve pale blood, targets pale schoolgirls and invalids, and invites readers to send for a free sample from OTT and Bowne in New York, with a price listed and druggists carrying the product.
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Scott
OTT & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Beto
Neighborhood Gossip From Alden Herald Columns
Alden gossip column notes Mrs Richardsons serious illness and a hotel change rumor. Others visit country, travel south to Newton for osteopathic treatment, and the Watsons start a new house foundation. Debates at Brown school, a high school victory, and local job moves punctuate the week.
Goose Creek News Roundup Shapes Local Happenings
Mrs Balvant remains poorly but shows gradual improvement. Will Brooks works for Otto Fromm amid trouble with a felon. A Point Pleasant church lecture by Rev Stanley Friday draws many locals and earns praise. Timber Valley patrons report a thriving school with 20 pupils, up from 8 or 10. Davis and Moser promote low prices and prompt service for storm sash.
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Timber Valley
Dist
No. 4
Davis & Moser
Dentists Drs Dich and Kier Open Smith's New Practice
Drs Dich and Kier announce the opening of their new dental practice in Smith field. They offer general dentistry with emphasis on family care and preventative services. The office is located downtown and invites patients to schedule exams and cleanings.
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Drs
Farm lands along Minneapolis & St. Louis line
Farm values are rising rapidly as the best lands in the Northwest lie along the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway line. Good soil and climate attract buyers, with low excursion rates from Iowa Central and Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry points. For details contact A. B. Cutts GPA Minneapolis Minn.
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Northwest
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry
A. B. Cutts
GPA
Minneapolis
Minn
Dean's Ointment Promises Piles Cure for Citizens
Read All Of This. A local notice extols Dean's Ointment as a universal cure for hemorrhoids and skin diseases. Testimonial from D Sprain of Marion Jr. claims one application proves its benefit. Sold at Smith & Reed's drug store in Eldora, 50 cents. Foster-Kilburn agents for U S. Remember the name Dean's.
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Eldora
Dean
D. Sprain
Marion Jr
Smith & Reed
Foster-Kilburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
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Geo. D. Rand
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