Changes in Eldora Businesses Prompt Property Trades
Sev Aportant Frades and Sales near Eldora were amended by A W Mitterer and Robert Todd who owned a tile and brick works. Todd sold a Canada farm and acquired a city barber shop under Jepson’s department store. Chas O Ryan and GC I Stauffer bought Owasa hardware from the Hiselodt Bros. The Werald notes the mercantile investment remains at the same locations.
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A. W. Mitterer
Robert Todd
Ford Tile and Brick Works
Mr. Mitterer
Mr. Todd
Canada Farm
James Brown
City
Jepson
Ryan
Gc.i
Stauffer
Owasa
Hiserodt Bros
Werald
Local Overfl ow Page Awards in Hardin County Corn
The Herald closes its big ear contest with first prize to Hon W J Moir and second prize to Otto Ziesman of Pleasant township among about fifty mammoth ears of Hardin county corn. Judges Rob Coffee G H Cobb and W W Willcox awarded the top honors after careful evaluation amid many handsome ears.
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Hardin County
Herald
Robi
G.H. Cobb
W. W. Willcox
W. J. Moir
Otto Ziesman
Pleasant Township
Havel
Pleatus Burgess
J. L. Michaels
S. P. Johnston
F. D. Kelton
W. H. Hayden
H. O. Powers
C. W. Fossler
W. Hayden
Jas. P. Bruch
August Driefke
E. B. Johnston
Former Eldora Girl Receives Chicago Editorial Post
Jessie Lee Willcox, daughter of W. W. Willcox of Des Moines and former Eldora resident, has been chosen associate editress of a new Chicago women’s daily. She has worked as society editor at the Des Moines Daily Capital and for other special duties, and is praised for her newspaper skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lee Willcox
W. W. Willcox
Des Moines
Eldora
Hardin County
Herald
Chicago
Willcox
Daily Capital
Metropolis
Prohibition Graft Shocks Party Finances
The Prohibition party faces a graft scandal as national chairman Stewart is alleged to have diverted 13000 of campaign funds for personal use. He had previously won a seat in the Illinois legislature and now is called the first grafter among Prohibition leaders. Rev Swallow, a presidential candidate, borrowed money to cover campaign expenses.
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Prohibition Party
Stewart
Illinois
Swallow
Traer Star-Clipper
Licensed to Wed Louis Belken to wed Lena Davide
A notice announces the marriage license for Louis Belken and Lena Davide, listing the couple and the town or county of registration. The text confirms their forthcoming marriage and legal eligibility.
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Louis Belken
t.Gey
AcWey
Lena Davide
Sage Sepeenegye Oe
Ackley
Madden family reunion brings parents and eleven children together
The Madden family gathered at their old city home last Sunday for a large reunion. Parents attended with all eleven sons and daughters, now grown and many with families. George, nicknamed Jaky, returned from the Klondike for the occasion. The event was described as very happy, with hope for many more such gatherings despite life’s finite span.
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Madden
George
Jaky
Klondike
Aiso
Dedication of Eldora M E Church Prompts Reprint
The Eldora dedication of the Methodist Episcopal Church is reprinted from The Herald of 1891 to note the event. Rev J W Bissell delivered the dedicatory sermon with Rev E Kent leading the invocation. The cost was 10584.84 with 45307 needed to clear indebtedness.
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Herald of Dee
M. E
Gussie Richey
Albion
E. Kent
Congregational Church
J. W. Bissell
Upper Iowa University
J. Charles Moser
J.T. Crippen
Marshall
Real Estate Transfers List Mixed in Robinson Norton and Hills deeds
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds with varied parcels and prices. Names include M A Robinson N E Teter F E Baker Josephine Norton FE Howe E M Hills JC Rateline Wim Coy Hardin county BR Yowe M A Rateliffe CC Sharp Edith Hubbard Daniel Pletsch Rika Davis BJ Snider ATL Dodge AH Dodge F Baker Josephine Norton PW Turner Steamboat radial listed properties with prices ranging from 300 to 4100 dollars.
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M A Robinson
Teter
Nla
NH &Oh
Norton
F E Baker
FE Baker
Josephine EH Norton
Ffowe
BM Hills
FE Howe
August Homann
Ferdinand Mickley
John Ruemper
Wim Coy
Hardin County
M A Rateliffe
Pansel
Radcliffe
Edith Hubbard
Hoover
Hubbard
Daniel Pletsch
Rika Davis
North
Town Falls
BJ Snider
ATL Dodge
AH Dodge
F B Baker
Baker
Josephine Norton
PW Turner
N & BE
Stutzel
Steamboat
FL Howe
EM Hills
RH Shefield
James Troy
Bk JO Sheffield
Add Gifford
J A Utterbach
DJ Sheldon
Wubbard
Dr Thomas Melectric Oil Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims bodily pain eases with Dr Thomas Melectric Oil kept at home. It touts instant relief for burns cuts sprains and any accident and urges purchase for household use.
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Dr. Thomas’ Melectric OH
School officials visit Giant Pook and holiday grammar drills
Professor Shoemaker, head of Giant Pook schools, visited last week. All grammar grades will hold exercises before the holiday. Former students called at the high school including John Crossan 02 Maude Near 103 Elpha Landes and Lillie Gepley 04. Dr. B. Purcell treats eye ear nose and throat at Emergency hospital December 13 27.
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Shoemaker
Giant Pook
John Crossan
Maude
Elpha Landes
Lillie Gepley
B. B. ‘Purcell
Hawkeyeing Company Faces Large Shortage
Investigation into the Hawkeyeing Company reveals a total shortage of 323,000 with a reported 29,000 shortage. Officers noted 43,000 paid for stock, including 10,000 for a Frazer river claim, 3,000 for claim inspection, and 1,000 for expenses. Cedar Rapids attorney Chrisman may sue to recover 16,000 paid by State Bank of Iowa Falls. Winding up expected, with proportional reimbursement to stockholders.
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Town Falls
Wawkeye Gold Mining Company
Frazer River
Chrisman
Cedar Rapids
State Bank of
Iowa Falls
Druggists on Carpet in Hampton Permit Case
Franklin County Court hints at changes ahead as B I Billingsley a Hampton druggist seeks a permit to sell intoxicating liquor. Judge Evans delays ruling, Billingsley withdrew then refiled. Forty eight witnesses from business and professional ranks testified to his character and ability. Court notes four existing permits in Hampton and contemplates possible future review and potential refusals after a short term permit is granted.
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Hampton
B. I. Billingsley
Evans
Billingsley
Troy
M. BE
Richards
Richard
Tie
Itwipton
Evening's Entertainment with Standard Urix Cards
An advertisement describes Trix card games including Trix, Trix Football, and Forty-Two. It notes ten distinct parches per package, price 50 cents, and distribution by Reagy & White Game Company of Bloomington Illinois. The piece also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea from Wilson Drug Co as a remedy.
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Trix
Reagy& White Game Company
Bloomington, Il
Public Sale at Fagg farm near Eldora Secor
Public sale announced by Pag Brothers on the Fagg farm three and a half miles SE of Eldora and one half mile N of Secor for Monday December 12 1904 at 10 o clock. Sale includes horses cattle hogs farm machinery wagon implements a windmill corn hay chickens and other items with terms of payment on sums of 35 and over credit of one year cash on day of sale and approved notes. Auctioneers A P Mason and clerk W Murray.
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Fagg
Eldora
Secor
Pitan of
Hale
PAG Brothers
A. P. Mason
W., Murray
Advertised Letters at Midora Post Office Week Ending Dec 6
The list shows recipients including Christy Lee Doud Elbert Mrs W Zoelner Geo Wilson U C Codd Miss B O Coat Mrs Libbies Ross and Mrs ae among others in the weekly advertised letters at Midora Post Office for the period ending December 6.
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Christy Lee
Doud
Nreds
Elbert
Zoelner
Wilson
U. C
Codd
Coat
Libbies Ross
Iowa Central Excursion Fares for Year-End Holidays
Iowa Central announces round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for travel on December 24 25 26 and January 1 2 with return limit to January 4 1905. For details contact agents.
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Iowa Central
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Otto Zeisman
Early Church History
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Methodist Epis
Ida Moser
Bissell
M. EE. Society
M. E. Church
Wilen
Carl S. Newcomer
Camip
Newcomen
Irma Opera Company
Wiarrington Opera House
Echh
Mgr
Warrington Opera House
Oak Park
Wisner Oper House
This City
Brown Dry Goods CO
Ewerry
BROWN
Eldora Exclusive Dry Goods
Hawkeyeining Company
Franklin County Court
Nenr
Urix
Liaugh
Rocky Mountain
Iowa Central Excursions
Jersey
Winnepes
Manito
F. Ie
Criverford
Atin
Desepha
Atexander
Idone Luvea
Elcori
Hennd
Onlland
Duroc Jersey Hogs
Maple Park Farm
Public Square
Sharp. J
Reece
W. J. Murray
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