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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

3

Hardin County Normal Opens With Large Enrollment

Hardin County Normal Institute opened Monday on schedule with strong attendance and a full program first day. Instructors include Mrs. Elias Chassell, Miss Bishop, Prof. A J Gavena, Supt Milo Hunt, J Evans, Miss Julia Scurry, Prof A O Newell, Miss Macha Vance. lectures by notable specialists planned through the two weeks. Justice Weaver, Capt Hobson, and Rev Stanley to speak. color lectures by Prof Dudley.

Hardin County Normal Institute Elias Chassell Mosse Miss Bishop Winterset A. J. Qavana Lowa Falls Balay S. M. Weaver Supreme Court W. H. Dudley Chicago University Osgood Burdick Mae J. Evans Chicago

Real Estate Transfers Listing Iowa Falls Area Updates

Real estate transfers include 8S A HarristoO to D Brown for land in Ne 11 89 21 at 825, Michael Muldoon to Fred Nielson for land in w ne 3 88 20 at 81750, BA Reece to T J Aorine for ef ow 23 86 20 at 6400, EM Winslow to E H Lundy for nt Its 1 2 bk 38 at 2000, J H Knock to Henry Thielke for pilot 15 bk 18 Ackley at 2000, Peter Jones to R A Johnson for lots 17-20 bk 6 Hubbard at 2500, Fred Hass to Edward Kiger for lots 1-2 bk 11 Steamboat Rock at 300, W W Murray to T P Kerns and W H Hicks for pt outlot Eldora at 225, TJ Horine to H A Reece for pt lot 7 bk 6 New Providence at 1500, OB Taylor to J L Farrington for lot 3 bk 6 Iowa Falls at 6500, Wilhelmina Hubrecht to Bridget Keough for lot 2 bk 14 Burns & Foster's add Ackley at 125, E A HillstoO A Carpenter for pt lot 6 bk 24 Iowa Falls at 1200.

Harristoo D Brown Michael Muldoon Fred Nielson BA Reece T J Aorine EM Winslow E H Lundy Iowa Falls J H Knock Henry Thielke Ackley Peter Jones R A Johnson Hubbard Fred Hass Edward Kiger Steamboat Rock W.W Murray T P Kerns H Hicks Eldora

Notable Manhood and Marital Licenses in Local Notices

The item extols Richmond Pearson Hobson as a paragon of physical, mental, and moral virtue and quotes praise of his eloquence, patriotism, and gentleness. It also lists licenses to wed for E. B. Pierce and Ida Emma Brown Town Falls, Victor Nelson and Lucille Strother Hubbard, Geo. H. Van Hollen and Dizale F. Bobzien Alden, Geo. L. Gorton and Mary L. Fink Ackley. A fragmented line mentions New Kentucky soft coal for threshing at the lows Central levator.

Richmond Pearson Hobson E. B. Pierce Ida Emma Brown Town Falls Victor Nelson Lucille Strother Hubbard Geo. H. van Hollen Dizale F. Bobzien Alden Geo. L. Gorton Mary L. Fink Ackley Kentucky

Capt Hobson's Lecture and Hardin County Fair Dates

Capt Hobson delivers a lecture as part of the upcoming events. Hardin County Fair runs August 30 through September 2 in Eldora. Hardin County Normal Institute also planned in Eldora from August onward, with details to be announced.

Hobson Hardin County Fair Eldora Hardin County Normal Institute

Clark sues for 665 dollars in support of son

In Hardin district court Mrs Louise Clark of Ackley petitions for 665.04 as due from ex husband C D Clark under a 1900 support judgment not yet paid. Trial set for term beginning on the 22nd. Also Frank T Van Dyke v Geo Shaner involves 5000 dollars in damages from an April school meeting altercation. Citizens Bank advertises time deposits farm loans and abstracts. J Hardin president Eldora Iowa.

Louise Clark Ackley Hardin District Court C. D. Clark District Court Holden Herald Frank T. van Dyke Citizens Bank Hardin Eldora Towa

Tax Ferrets Bring Suit Against Hardin County

An Eldora Times Republican special report says Fleener Carnahan Bilderback, tax ferrets, sue Hardin County for 194.93 alleging the firm is owed under the original contract with the board of supervisors. The March bill remains unpaid and the suit proceeds at the next district court term. Dean's Ointment ad closes the item.

Times-Republican Eldora District Court Fleener, Carnahan & Bilderback Tax Ferrets Hardin County Board of Supervisors of Board of Supervisors

Woodman Picnic Set for Iowa Falls on August 10

The Herald announces a large Woodmen picnic in Iowa Falls on Wednesday August 10 with many camps invited. Speakers include Head Director G O Saunders of Council Bluffs Head Director J D Denison Jr of Clarion and EF R Korns of Des Moines. U S Grant Camp 108 of Des Moines will perform an exhibition drill.

Iowa Falls The Herald QO. G. Saunders Council Bluffs J. D. Denison, Jr Clarion EF. R. Korns Des Moines U.S. Grant Camp West

Died Suddenly Widow Fromholz Found Dead in City

The elderly widow Fromholz, about 60, was found dead in bed Sunday morning, likely from a stroke. She lived in the Third ward and owned a farm near Bidora and a city home. she leaves two married daughters. No further details yet.

Fromholz Bidora Herald

Amendment to Hardin County Bank Articles in Eldora

Notice of amendment at the August 2, 1904 annual meeting to read The Hardin County State Bank. OC, McKren Donen president. Eouns D. Rous cashier. 4w We allow 10 days trial of Wheeler screens. If not satisfactory money will be refunded. Davis & Moser.

Hardin County Bank Eldora Iowa Hardin County State Bank McKren Donen Eouns D. Rous Davis & ' Moser

Local notes from Alden and surroundings in Heral d era

The column notes community happenings in Alden and nearby areas. It mentions Alden schools and teachers, residents and visitors, a funeral in Belmond, Woodmen camp events, a Rathbone Sisters lodge farewell, a hospital nursing student from Alden moving on, and a park supper for local groups. Also references a medical ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Wilson Drug Co.

Missionary program and social notes in Lincoln church

Arch Mossman attended Dean funeral last Thursday. Grandma Mitchell travels to Sac City to visit a daughter. Clark Whitney visits brother Walter in Mason City. Peter Mingle and wife visited Valeda Van Patter last week. Lincoln church to present a missionary entertainment next Sunday. all are invited. Bud Kniss seeks farm rental in vicinity. Will Mitchell’s place near the creamery favored. Grover Meeker’s horse ran away after Sunday School injuring the buggy. no injuries. Clark Whitney discovers a long-lost cousin at the new hardware store in Iowa Falls after 27 years. a pleasant surprise for both.

Addie Whipple Tordoff Alden Hidora Purl T. A. Clark Rockwell J. F. Byers Des Moines Arch Mossman Dean Grandma Mitchell Sac City Clark Whitney Walter Mason City Lincoln Church Bud Kniss Will Mitchell Grover Meeker Iowa Falls

Our Rural Friends and The Farm Scene Reflections

A mosaic of domestic tips and economic notes on farming life. Topics include poultry care and poison avoidance, divorce statistics, productivity tips for hens, patchwork resilience, artifi cial milk exports to the U S, lawn care cues, and the impact of road funding. It cites industrial production like strandboard and coffee trade figures, with regional mentions of Indiana Ohio and Mississippi.

Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Inspires Cheer From Wilson Drus

A vintage advertisement notes that a bottle and a glass mellow a person, but Rocky Mountain Tea from Wilson Drus Co. livens up a fellow, praising the tonic as a brighter alternative.

Rocky Mountain Tea Wilson Drus Co

Hyomei claims to cure catarrh and germs

An advertisement touts Hyomei as a complete cure for catarrh, describing its method of entering the blood with oxygen to kill microbes and promising refunds if not effective. The kit costs $1 and includes an inhaler, dropper, and bottle. extra bottles available for 50 cents. It notes Wilson Drug Co’s refund offer and mentions a large Kansas wheat harvest with many workers.

Wilson Drug Co

Dean's Kidney Pills touted by Eldora resident

An Eldora resident cites relief from chronic backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Smith & Reed's drug store. The ad notes Foster-Kilburn Co. as sole U S agents and urges readers to remember the Doan’s name. Also included is a brief April 1904 grain stock summary for the United States and Canada showing lower wheat and corn totals than recent Aprils.

Eldora RE. D. Sanford Hardin St Dean Smith & Reed Cts Foster-Kilburn Co Buffalo, N. Y United States Doat Canada

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claims Quick Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for indigestion and stomach disorders. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky who reports rapid improvement and restored health after using Kodol. Sold by Smith & Reed with Wheeler screens by Davis & Moser as sole agents.

Mary S. Crick White Plains Smith & Reed Davis & Moser Wheeler

Iowa Central Excursions Rates for Round Trip Tickets

Iowa Central Railway offers reduced round trip fares for events in Boston with G A R encampment dates August 11 to 13 and final limit August 20 with extension to September 20 for travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles Knights Templars Conclave. Stopovers allowed. Portland American Mining Congress event August 15 to 18 with 60 day final limit.

Iowa Central Railway Boston Mass G. A Kentucky

Quieting Title in Hardin County Iowa Property

Myra Y. Hoyt sues in Hardin County Iowa District Court to quiet title in fee simple to the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 10 in township 86 north range 19 west, and related tracts with metes and bounds. The petition alleges defendants unnamed claimants hold inferior or no rights and asserts multiple chain of title disputes, adverse possession, and disputed marriages. asks judgment quieting plaintiff’s title. The court is asked to decree title in favor of Hoyt and bind defendants. The August term begins August 22, 1905 at Eldora Iowa court house.

Hardtmct Towa Myra Y. Hoyt Thas Athoist Quarter Min Urdin Lown Township No. c Bardia Honey Lawn Ranse No. Ninsteen P. M Murdin County Iowa Hardin County Lows Oth Horate Benson S. F. Benson Helen G. Benson Wm. H. Jurgeson Samantha Furgeson Mullah Steenbarger Bee Mary Blee Chas P. Kauffman Catharine Kauffman John Anderson Jota Hogan Delos Arnold R. B. Gilman FA. Wood Lyon Brothers Percilla L. Benson Section Persia L. Benson Ursula Iu. Benson Ick Sinon Fr. Benson Horace 4. Benson Horace J. Benson Sidney K. Benson Wim Hi. Fergeson W. J. Fergeson Moriah Steenbarger Elias A. White Acant Blee W.G. Ward Joseph Steenburger Joeph Steenburger Joseph Steenbarger Martha Steenbarger Chas. P. Nauttman C. 2 Kauiman John D. Anderson Johuk Drarcy John M. Drury Adam Hive Mary Rice John Logan Wilson Brown Jimly Gilman F. A. Wood Plaiati Charles Voyt Petiion Latin of Wight Univ Eldora Plata Fes

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Haron Astute Corps of I Istructors Hicks & Kerns Iowa Central Elevator G. A. Stewart Sen Dr. Thomas Dr. Fowler Wnature John Birdsall Linn Cox Clarence Hartinger George Stringer, Jr Grandma Furry Mesdames Alice Jackson Nelie Stringer Falls Rathbone Sisters Lodge Annie Byers Bessie Wood Hospital For Insane Cherokee Hollister Timber Valley Peter Mingle Valeda van Patter Red Cedar Collins Boye Germany France New York Indiana Ohio Hinds Eh Tarr Wisner Hyomei Kansas iMan Green Lowi Optiomi Phypenis Enquire Quick Burling Eldorn, Lowa J. K. Michel Secor Albert A. Leverton Lowa Stump R, White Electric Comb Co Decatur Davicu Gozens Telephone Applance CO Madison Ave Dept. i. A. D New York City U. S Tod Crank GAP Agamond Merrim Iowa Central Excursions Edgar, Wilson Drug Co Rocky Mountain Toutsate Davy Company Madison Jilden Albrook & Lundy, Attorneys Plainthir F. F. Colkc Ran Speelies Priam Pbreye’ Medieing Co
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