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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
5
Eldora news notes a court adjournment, school openings, teachers appointed, and street paving plans. A hospital and dental ads appear alongside weather quirks, a graveled square project, river bath for Warren, and local business moves. The grand jury and county notices surface amid town life updates.
Judge Evans left for Eldora to hold court as docket in Harden county swells with 85 old and 85 new cases plus probate matters likely stretching term to three weeks. Ackley railroad work prompts town action for damages. Eldora sees new lodge of Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Wisner theatre to feature Chase Slater Company. millinery department added to New Store. Hugo Lindell case ends with recovery and five days jail. free one-year People's Popular Monthly with Herald subscription.
A half week record of local comings and goings lists residents and visitors. C A Reever travels Des Moines, P M Sheffield to Indianapolis, and many others like Mrs C C Sheakley, Mrs H G Phillips, Dr W M Morton, and Rev X S Cross are noted with trips to Hampton Des Moines Chicago and Omaha. The item highlights social visits, work travel, and preparations for upcoming events including a world’s fair trip and a Chase Lister company appearance.
A four generation family gathering from Iowa Falls enjoyed a morning drive basket picnic and visits with Eldora friends, the Industrial school and a pleasant drive home. The group led by great grandmother Estes included Mrs. J. H. Foster Col. Frank E. Foster and wives two sons Masters Fred and John Fred Hay and Miss Rose Harris and Miss Edna Case, celebrating birthdays of Mrs. Glen Hay Foster and Fred Foster. Estes, over 80, recalled Eldora in the fifties and named H. L Hull and W. J. Moiras as pioneer acquaintances.
A Tuesday trial ended with a verdict for defendant Crockett in the case Taylor v Crockett. Taylor sought enforcement of a supposed $400 subscription pledge to lure a railroad into Terrill. Crockett had not pledged payment, only written conditional willingness. The letter content failed to support the claim, leading to the jury verdict for Crockett.
A well attended Tuesday evening recital at the Congregational church featured Grace Carter an accomplished amateur elocutionist and Grace Davis a talented young vocalist with a splendid soprano. The program drew praise for its high quality and the city’s pride in its young performers.
Matt S Boody a stock buyer aged about 42 shot himself in the right temple with a 32 calibre revolver near the Iowa Central depot. After a quarrel with his second wife he returned to Towne residence and spoke of ending all. He died soon after. His widow and child Bernice survive with parents Chas and wife in Pleasant township. Burial from Hubbard cemetery. He left a 2000 policy and was widely known in the county.
At Rough Woods an all day meeting with basket dinner Sunday and preaching at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rev. Peckham preaches at Marshalltown. Congregational usual morning service. evening services resume Sept. 4. Methodist holds both morning and evening services with Pastor Geo B Shoemaker in the pulpit. Baptist Church has usual morning service, evening services resume Sept. 4, with Sunday School and youth meeting at usual hours.
You need clean bowels and wholesome food to stay well. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea eliminates impurities. Tea or tablets cost 35 cents. Wilson Drug Co.
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