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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
5
A bustling Eldora segment highlights the Hardin county fair plans for next week, local sales and new store arrivals, plus social items. Mentioned are recent marriages, a divorce, a moved resident, school plans, and various notices including lost coats, a furniture sale, and obituaries. The piece notes a busy court week, a Japanese mission talk, a new dental gadget, and the normal institute with 217 attendees and strong faculty.
The town newspaper records a long list of visitors and residents in the days around the Iowa state fair. Local professionals, farmers, and families such as Dr. J. H. Stooksberry of Iowa Falls, Rev. Guenther, Mrs. C. E. Petty, J. F. Hardin, and many others visit Des Moines or return from trips to Indiana Chicago and Nebraska.
Mrs Jos Stage of this city, nearly 100 years old and possibly Hardin county’s oldest resident, fell Friday in a doorway, cutting a deep gash that reached the skull. She was briefly unconscious but recovered, with no expected serious aftereffects. Her age and history, including a past bout with whooping cough, are noted.
Henry Cramer and Dena Ruppett Wedding party listed. David N McCullin and Katie Smack along with John Kuykendall and Tilda Mattis noted. A fine line of dress trimming just arrived at The New Store.
The grand jury in session is formed by C. E. Myers as foreman, joined by Herman Drier, F. A. Jackson, T. E. Huston, A. J. Miller, J. A. Powers, and Ed Radolph.
An excited pursuit on Monday evening ended with a runaway horse dragging W. H. Sweetser and C. H. Rockwell, both of Eldora lineage, through Grundy Ave and Broad street. Rockwell suffered bruises and a shake, but both men were later cared for and expected to recover. the horse caused a broken bridle and a wounded hoof as it fled toward Junger & Myers drug store.
Dr. B. E. Purcell, practicing limited to eye ear nose and throat, listed at Emergency Hospital with dates August 11 and 26.
Mrs James Walker entertained a large company of her lady friends at an at home on Thursday from 2 to 6 o'clock. She issued 75 to 80 invitations and nearly all responded, making the event one of the summer’s real social occasions. Refreshments were praised as finely prepared and Mrs Walker was praised as an entertainer of the manor born sort.
Mrs. M. E. Winchester Mrs. M. Peyton and Mrs. F. F. Winchester entertain a group of lady friends at an at home gathering on Thursday August 27 2003 from 2 to 4 oclock p m at the residence of the first home lady They have sent numerous invitations to society ladies of the city.
The Chicago Iowa and Dakota Railway runs two day special trains to Eldora for the Hardin County Fair on September 3 and 4. Outbound from Alden at 12 15 p m Town Falls 12 30 p m Owaga Pedant 12 50 p m Hughes 1 00 p m reach Eldora 1 10 p m Returning from Eldora at 11 00 p m after theatre performances. Contact company agents for details. Poultry buyers Jenssen Rite offer top prices this week.
The 20th annual encampment of the Hardin County Veterans association will be held in Eldora Iowa on September 9 and 10 1908. All old soldiers and sailors and their wives of Hardin and adjacent counties are invited. Eldora awaits to welcome and entertain you. The note urges reunion and hospitality with a call to participate in fraternity charity and loyalty. By order of M Proton ColCommanding.
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