02 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
1
A mixed report from Hardin County shows community life measures including agri events, church activities, market days, and local notices. Mentions of school reporters, library patronage, and Thanksgiving observances mingle with brief updates on weather, taxes, and local business changes.
The Herald reports on daily social and business movements within the community. Notices cover appearances, engagements, and routine goings on among local residents and organizations, reflecting the town’s social and commercial pulse.
A weekly note records social visits and travels including J W Peisen, Clerk Lockwood, C J Welch, Mrs Fannie Hallowell, Mrs Cora Keller, C W Tolman, Ernest Rhine, and J Bates. Court activity notes Judge Whittaker finishing adjournments and a Wright v Independent District of Lowa Falls case, with Creesehoot building heat dispute under advisement. A tragic accident near Union reports the death of the Large infant playing near tracks in the Oklahoma addition.
Eldora veteran Jonathan Edgington, a 1 Hamilton county constable and Iowa pioneer from Ohio, proclaims no crime frightens him. He boasts decades as deputy sheriff and lodge leadership, recounting a long life of public service and family ties in Eldora.
A crowded Union town update details school progress under Prof Fackler, Miss Myra Eadley’s Maple Hit class, and a Thankful program for parents. It notes football wins in Eldora, lectures by Annie Robbins on temperance and Manila, plus WCTU activities, new memberships, and social gatherings at the Cacklers' home.
The Tlardin county agricultural society will hold its annual meeting at the court house on Wednesday December 6 1904 to elect officers and directors for the forthcoming year and address other business. General attendance is desired. Remember the date and be on hand at 11 00 a.m. U S Martin Secretary.
Mary Bagley born October 9, 1830 in New York, died November 35, 1905 at Steamhoat Rock. She married Alfred Ifixson February 23, 188? and moved to Steamhoat Rock in 1834. Charter member of the Presbyterian church. she left no children. Funeral Tuesday morning at her residence conducted by Rev. T. S. Bailey of Cedar Rapids.
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