Hardin County Agricultural Society Yearly Meeting Recap
The Hardin county agricultural society held its annual meeting in the court room with good attendance. Robi. Smith, president for four years, presided as minutes and reports showed the society in debt about 1300 dollars due to fair grounds improvements. A tie led to R.B. Lynk becoming president. W. J. Murray and H. S. Martin were reappointed treasurer and secretary. Directors elected included C. I. Sus mitch and others renewing terms. A resolution praised Smith, who was thanked unanimously before adjournment. Public sale notice followed for Fagg farm property December 12, 1904, listing livestock, machinery, and other assets with terms.
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Hardin County Agricultural Society
Robi. Smith
W. J. Murray
H.S. Martin
N.S. Carpenter
Robi, Smith
R.B. Lynk
Mr. Lynk
Union
L. B. Marks
Victora
Non
W. J. Marr
Ofice
Smith
Fagg
Hidora
Secor
Surrey
Fagg Brothers
A. P. Mason
Franklin County constables plan for higher pay and duties
Franklin county sheriff L H Wolfe originated a measure to expand township constables powers and fees, proposing a bill for the upcoming General Assembly. He argues constables could prevent law breaking if their duties were clearer and better compensated, reducing sheriff workload. The plan, to be pushed via Rep Dow, mirrors talk within the Iowa Sheriffs' association.
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Stampton
L. H. Wolfe
Franklin County
Wolfe
Dow
Iowa Sheriffs’ Association
Marshalltown
The
Herald
City Funds Balances Reported by City Treasurer Duren
City Treasurer C McKeen Duren presented a report showing fund balances to date: General 05889 Water works 5545 819.35 Street light 495.18 Bond 455.58 Public library 321.01 Library building 84 50 Telephones 2.67 Park 250.44 Total 11209.92 Also praise for Irma Opera Company at Warrington Oct 1 1904 and a testimonial for Harts Honey and Horehound noting a recovery from cough with sale by Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa
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C. McKeen Duren
Ewes Eres
Lintary
Irma Opera Company
Warrington Opera House
Frank H. June
Mel Warrington Opera House
Oak Park
Ill
Wisner
Local Notes From New Providence and Surrounding Areas
The Herald reports small town updates from New Providence and nearby areas. Walter Ifall and Mrs. Walter Ifall visited Randall. Mrs. W. H. Butler visits relatives at New Sharon. Miss Sutton missed school due to illness. Mrs. Hillis Kersey and daughter from Wright county visit relatives. Edna Ilunt hosted friends at Mrs. Lizzie Hunt's. Jake Stanley and Miss Anna Mae Davis wed at the Davis home. Evangelistic meetings led by Mrs. Emma Collin at the Friends church. Grandmother Benbow died aged eighty at her son’s home, buried Honey Creek cemetery. corn husking fading. protracted meetings at East Side church. Mrs. Ward and children travel to Illinois. John Crossan begins first term at Ridge school. Wilbur Barnard visiting sister and brother in Marshalltown. Frank Chapin of Cleveland, formerly local, spent Sunday with Jennie Whitney.
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Walter Ifall
Randall
W. H. Butler
New Sharon
Miss Sutton
Hillis Kersey
Wright County
Edna Ilunt
Lizzie Hunt
Jake Stanley
Anna Mae Davis
Davis
Emma Collin
Friends Church
Benbow
Honey Creek Cemetery
East Side
Local Notes Include Illness and Social Gatherings
Frank Willoby visits Dows while Mrs. Frank Simpson shows improvement. Flower club members were hosted by Mrs. Phil McVey, and Mr. Webster of Radcliffe visits his daughter Mrs. Dora Shaner. A large Sunday school convention drew a pleasing program, with meetings continuing. The community suggests closing the billiard hall during meeting hours to boost attendance.
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Frank Simpson
Flower Club
Phil McVey
Webster
Radcliffe
Dora Shaner
Smallpox Fears Amid Local Notes And Visits In Town
A crowded column records residents preparing for winter, visitors from Eldora and Maryland, property purchases, musical lessons, and social events. Ellipses: smallpox concern, daily movements, a Sunday school convention at Robertson with four services, local sickness, and school opening in the Martin district with teacher Mrs. Frank Sprunk.
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Martin
Frank Sprunk
Sunday School convention and local notes in Robertson
Reports from Robertson and nearby towns recount a Sunday School convention, illnesses and recoveries, travel to the creamery, and residents moving to Wellsburg. The record lists school openings, church activities, visits, sales, and an annual cemetery meeting with officers elected.
Dean's Ointment praised by Eldora reader as soothing cure
An Eldora reader Joseph Vigars reports relief from an itching neck spot after using Dean's Ointment bought at Smith & Reed's drug store. The ad urges purchases from Foster-Kilburn Co as sole U S agents and promotes local and Chicago papers for subscription.
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Eldora
Dean
Joseph Vigars
Jasper Street
Smith & Reed
Foster-Kilburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve praised by users
J L Tucker of Centre Alabama and Mrs Samuel Gage of North Bush New York endorse DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal household remedy for piles cuts and burns. Mrs Gage recounts a twelve year fever sore cure after trying other salves. Salve is claimed to cure without scarring and is sold by Smith and Reed with bargain day offers in The Herald and Des Moines Capital.
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DeWitt
J. L. Tucker
Centre
Ala
Samuel Gage
North Bush
N. Y
de Witt
Smith & Reed
Ae Saeoe
OOS Ourea
Snd
Shallenberser
Wright
Rocky Mountain Tea Tablet Pack Sold by Wilson Drug Co
An old advertisement notes Hole Lister's Rocky Mountain Tea now available in tablet form. It promises quick preparation, health benefits, and ongoing wellness with a ready to use package offered by Wilson Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wilson Drug Co
Lister
Holligter
Douaster Deva Company
Madison, Wie
Jolden
No More Suffering Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Patient
Spencer Iowa man George A Thomson testifies that after twenty years of dyspepsia Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his condition. He says local doctors, Chicago treatment, and a trip to Norway failed, but the remedy helped him and he would recommend it to anyone with indigestion. Sold by Smith and Reed.
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George A’‘Thomson
Spencer
Iowa
Chicago
Norway
Smith & Reed
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Hardin County
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Pleasant Till
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Henry Heard
Fred Crippen
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Wilbert.shallenberger
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Srisiuten
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