Overflow from First Pancels John P Jones obituary note
John P Jones born 1835 in Laban Maine learned carpentry at fifteen. He served in Co K Thirteenth Massachusetts, fought with Army of the Potomac, discharged for health, rejoined as lieutenant in Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery in 1864, mustered out at war end. Married Nellie Donovan in 1887. Relocated to St Paul then Eldora 1876 where he died. Funeral at home with Rev W E Stanley officiating. remains escorted by local posts and unions. mourners from Iowa. Mus J P Jones Byron Donovan.
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John P. Jones
Labanon
Maine
Boston
Mass
Co. K
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Bull Run
Fourth
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Nellie ¥. Donovan
W. E. Stanley
EK. C. Buckner
Stanley
Massachusetts
Jones
RE. C. Buckner Post
Eldora Lodge
Carpenter
Preferred Pulpit over Diamond Prompts Marsh Pastorate
Rev. Charles H. Marsh formerly superintendent of schools in Cerro Gordo County has taken a new pastorate at Rockwell. A prominent educator and church worker from Holyoke Massachusetts he chose a 3600 annual pastor salary over an 85000 baseball offer, after turning down eastern club play. He has led pastorates in Vidora and Grundy Center and built a fine Grundy Center church, drawing notice for his energetic ministry. The Times-Republican reported the item as a special dispatch.
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Charles H. Marsh
Rockwell
Cerro Gordo County
Marsh
Holyoke
Mass
Nent
Vidora
Grundy Center
Nona
Times-Republican
A Wise Member at Wisner Opera House
The amusing comedy A Wise Member brings hearty laughs and lively plot to Wisner Opera House for two performances on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 1 and 2, featuring a strong company. Now in its fourth year of continued success, this production promises merriment and broad appeal.
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Wisner Opera House
Local News Briefs From Cleves and Nearby Towns
Neighborhood gossip notes visiting relatives and friends in Grundy county and nearby towns. farm improvements include a large granary. a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson. excursions to Minnesota. school openings with Miss Anna Althouse retained. various visits and trips among residents. a thunderbolt struck colt killed. sidewalk work and tree removals at local hotel property.
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Kate Janssen
Grundy County
Mr. Jutting
Harry Greaves
Steamboat
Rock
Mrs. Nelson
Nellie
Abbott
Florence King
Rainy week halts threshing as locals tour state fair
The rain last Tuesday ended threshing for a spell while many from Eldora attend the Des Moines state fair this week. A son was born to Will Wilson and wife on August 14. Ben Kidwiler and wife become grandparents for the first time. Mrs. Harvey Bradfield and Lois from near Eldora visited J. S. Quiggle's last Saturday. Mesdames Klopp and Stotser head to Colorado City for about three weeks to visit relatives. Mrs. Stotser has been unwell. Also: Farmers' Land Co. seeks 80 and 160 acres in Hardin or Standley County. bicycle store listed.
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F. Bunger
Lennox
M. D
Will Wilson
Ben Kidwiler
Harvey Bradfield
Lois
Eldora
J. S. Quiggle’s
Mesdames Klopp
Stotser
Colorado City
Colo
Hardin
Standy County
Farmer's Land Co
Program of Pioneer Meeting In Grove North of Lawn Hill
A two day Pioneer program is set for Grove area north of Lawn Hill on Saturday and Sunday August 29 and 30 1903. Events include songs addresses by Albert Moss man B O Blair and E P Stubbs relics exhibitions speeches investigations and committee work with basket dinners and musical numbers all led by the Pioneer committee with B O Buarn as acting secretary.
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Grove
Lawn Hill
Albert Mossman
B. O. Blair
Miss Richardson
E. P. Stubbs
C.T. Gifford
Elegant negligee and hats in champagne tones debut
The fashion note describes a peau de soie neglige with lace trim in champagne shades, mousseline de sole fronts, round neck, and elaborate back plait, plus red tulle hats with poppies and white winged hats. It mentions suitable fabrics, sewing tips, and color options. It also notes popular hat styles and a turban trend with floral accents. Also cited is a Great Western excursion offer and Iowa Central home visitors trip details with sale dates and travel conditions.
Free wall atlas offer for Herald subscribers
The Herald announces a premium wall atlas offered at no charge to subscribers who pay a year in advance. The atlas includes world flags, Iowa and U S maps, county seats, state capitals with data, and hemispheric maps, valued at 1.00, and available only at The Herald office with a supply on hand.
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Herald
Earth
Iowa
United States
Jess
Beautifier Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted by Ellsworth Drug Co
A brief ad extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a world class beautifier for homely women and transforms them into handsome ladies. The product is priced at 35 cents and named Ellsworth Drug Co as the distributor.
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Ellsworth Drug Co
Homeseekers Excursions Via Chicago's Great Western Ry
Travelers seek affordable guided trips advertised by Homeseekers and Chicago's Great Western Railway offering organized excursions. The notices highlight departure points, schedule options, and fare details for regional visits and day trips.
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Homeseekers
Chicago’ Great’ Western
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