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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
7
W G Tight president of the University of New Mexico completes ascent of Orata in Bolivia, a first time summit recorded. John Hazeltine noted philanthropist of Central New York announces plans to move 1000 Syuse people to Montana to establish a town.
Oliver Wisworth’s descendants, descendants of the third U S chief justice, gathered to present his old Windsor home to the Daughters of the American Revolution. The group spans from New England to Japan as they unite for the ceremony.
The post of dramatic critic at the Paris Temps, left vacant by M. Larroumet’s death, goes to Adolphe Brisson, who is Francisane Sarcey’s son-in-law. Maitre Jabori will attend the International Law Congress at the St Louis Exposition next year and present a paper. Two mammoth silos built on the livestock grounds at the world’s fair will store ensilage for dairy demonstrations next year, constructed of California redwood.
The Journal Opecel in Paris reports a decree requiring all rats to be destroyed on ships arriving from or believed infected with plague, either during voyage or after arrival and cargo discharge.
A notice states emigration from the Turkish empire is forbidden without a permit issued by police authorities. The rule applies to all subjects as directed by the government during May, restricting men and women from leaving ports without proper documentation.
Vienna now hosts a big retail outlet dedicated to American shoes. Reportedly, customers who tried the new machine-made footwear found them superior to the hand-made local Aus wud aioe offerings.
Lieutenant Colonel Bruce and br. Nabarro were sent from London in February on a government and Royal Society mission to study sleeping sickness in Uganda. Bruce has left Mombasa for England as the mission ends, with reports that the ravages of the disease are unabated.
In 1902 the world produced 295 million in gold with the US contributing 80.9 million. California yielded 28 million, Alaska 8 million. Dr. George Wyld's Notes of My Life sketches Professor Blackie as beloved, affectionate, truthful, and musical, noting his speech wanders to song.
The Paris correspondent of a London journal says details of a new antituberculosis serum will soon be given to the Academy of Medicine by discoverer Dr Marmarck of the Pasteur Institute. The serum, reportedly tested in Paris hospitals, is claimed to have cured several advanced TB cases.
A string of short child centered quips and humorous exchanges from a Chicago News feature. Four year olds and other youngsters reveal simple wisdom and playful misunderstandings about life hearts candy and pets in a lighthearted collage.
The piece jokes about Jindulphus building the Tower of London to trap coal, Che-Hwang-te planning the Great Chinese Wall for profit from posters, and Sir Christopher Wren finishing St Paul’s after failing to craft an unarmed chair. It uses humorous irony about royal efforts and unforeseen outcomes.
The Louisville Courier Journal cites John Wanamaker saying many honest men fail because they are poor advertisers. Wanamaker, a highly successful merchant and noted advertiser, is described as a competent witness on the subject.
A Des Moines conference at Drake University gathered college and school officials to discuss the link between secondary schools and higher education. President George E. MacLean led, with Prof. Adam Pickett and Prof. George J. Betts among officers. Papers were presented by J. H. T. Main, Forests Ensign, Frederick L. Bolton, and Adam Pickett.
The death of John Mangold a Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad conductor from Harrington Nebraska after a brief illness affects a divorce and alimony case by Mrs Rose Mangold filed in Sioux City. Mangold had claimed a prior Omaha divorce by default and a later remarriage. Her lawyers seek adjudication of alimony and will press the divorce suit against Mangold s estate.
The Dubuque district priests gathered in biennial session at St. Joseph's college on November 30. Attendees discussed the archbishop's line of work and topics across dogmatic theology scripture liturgy and canon law. Father Toomey read on dogmatic theology while Dr. Carroll presided and Dr. Thiltgen acted as secretary. The meeting was described as one of the district's most interesting.
Ogden telephone company sold its stock to Boone Telephone Co for about 15000. It had been facing trouble with independent farm lines after a failed contract to serve farmers at 5.25 per phone per year. Farmers formed an independent exchange, two injunctions against them failed. Some merchants retired due to sympathy with Ogden.
Henry Kamp, a prominent city business man and former partner in Jong & Kamp Clothiers, died Tuesday evening at about 7:20 oclock at the airfield after recent illness. His passing caused surprise as he had appeared well in recent days.
The Dillon family produced seven sons who entered railroad service. Six remain in the occupation, with Clinton Dillon now in transport and bus work after earlier conductor service on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern. Oswell Dillon is among the others continuing railroad roles.
A local resident, formerly of this city, is an engineer in the Northern division of the Rock Island based in Ratherville. Albert Dillon drives as master builder for the Illinois Central in Cherokee, while Rose Isle Dillon engineers for the Western division of the Illinois Central at Mort Dodge. Warren Dillon works as a Rock Island passenger conductor from Butcherville. Albert Dillon also serves as a conductor for the Chicago Great Western with headquarters in St. Joseph, George Dillon is a conductor on the Illinois Central at Ft. Dodge, and the surviving sister Mrs Al Page, whose conductor husband works for the Rock Island, resides in Estherville.
Jacobs & Co. department store, once a leading Grundy Center business, was closed Thursday morning after BE. HH. Wilbur was named receiver. An invoice shows stock valued at 12000 and the store will stay shut until court convenes. The failure comes despite the store’s long local popularity.
Oskaloosa November 30. Offa I. Watkins manager of the Watkins Melvine Co. a leading young businessman here died suddenly of apoplexy. Mrs. Watkins was formerly Miss Nettle Thompson of Marshalltown.
N A Carmean of Los Angeles former president of the Rhoades Carmean Buggy company in Marshalltown was convicted of embezzlement in district court here. The case will be appealed.
Washington November 30 list of Iowa inventors receiving patents this week includes W. P. Bettendorf Davenport brake beam A O A Bremer Burlington automatic alarm for cotton feeders J A Dailey Burlington boiler brace J Dunn Lewis straw stacker A Horn Pottsville Fo Hub bell G W Hubbell St Charles W Louden Fairfield overhead switch L Moehle Mason City marking board A A Netcott Monticello fire escape J A Norton Odelboldt railway signaling apparatus W L Ralston West Chester telephone cut out I L Shore Sidon reversing gear L Swenson and J S Cresco valve W H Voss Davenport mechanical movement.
In Clarinda Iowa two arms were removed two inches below the elbows by Omaha surgeons and Dr Powers. The young man Mefeho Perris had both arms amputated at the elbows to save his life after attempts to save a hand or fingers.
Hudson November 80 The temperance fervor has reached this town with a strong meeting organized by several Waterloo ministers. The reason Bladsor drew attention from temperance advocates remains unclear as there are no saloons and locals are widely thought to be supportive.
Lawyer appointed as legal representative of heirs for the Drake estate following ex Governor Blom's death last week. The court granted power of attorney to act for all heirs, with one administrator to oversee the estate.
Town falls November 30. The Commercial Club of this city arranges a big market day in the city on January 3.
Arrangements are under way for the largest event of its kind in this region. Committees will organize a stock sale bringing in farmers and stockmen from many miles around Townalls. Auctions will be available. accommodations will be provided for all entrants. This inaugural sale begins a monthly market series intended to become a permanent feature.
Mount Vernon reports Cornell has submitted a debate question to Iowa college. The topic favors national bank notes tied to government bonds, with Town College opposing. Defenders include I H Paul, G H Frown, and Fr C Weber. Cornell’s team features Otis Moore Culver and J A Stinson. debate scheduled for March in Mt Vernon to avenge last year’s loss.
Wilson W. Leonard a long time resident faces eviction from the home and mercantile property he has used for thirty years. A sister and Leonard's mother seek control, with the dispute rising from a larger family litigation over their property and related cases in court.
T. J. Calvin, 58, prominent local farmer near Eddyville and Kirkville, died after a wagon accident while driving to shush corn. A frayed tongue and neck yoke caused the wagon to upset as a team of colts bolted. He suffered a shoulder fracture and internal injuries and died about an hour later. Survived by a wife, son, and daughter. Funeral at Kirkville Presbyterian Church.
Cedar Falls November report: the board of trustees authorized a January celebration honoring Prof W Bartlett a normal faculty member who has taught for fifty years. many speakers and numerous former colleagues will attend.
In Oskaloosa on November 20 two large ham pers, owned by the Allenton News Co, were stolen from the depot platform. Police later found the items under the contibutes, rifled of their contents. Some claim the theft was by local youths and that their identities will soon be revealed.
In the Fourth ward a delivery wagon was struck by switching cars in the Northwestern yards off near the stock yards. The horse was killed and the wagon destroyed. The man, an elderly grocery worker, was injured but resting as well as can be expected.
Mount Ayr November 30 Finggold county grand jury returns indictments against Wilmer Thompson aged 19 and Joseph Smith aged 13 for burgling a Pingtey store. Thompson offers to plead guilty with a confession that revolvers were not taken. Smith boy arraigned pleads not guilty.
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