23 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
1
From the Outside as Well as the Local Field And Noted for This Paper A Magnificent Gift from John Rath John Kendrick Bangs Joseph Vigars Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday Anniversary Other Things in General
John Rath of Ackley has donated the town's electric light plant and a voter election will formalize acceptance. Worth twelve to fourteen thousand dollars, the gift is praised as practical and beneficent for current residents and future generations. The article lauds Rath's rise from a poor boy to prominent citizen and urges other leaders to reinvest in their communities.
Citizens and family gathered at Mr Jos Vigors home to mark his eighty third birthday anniversary in Hardin County. Remarks praised his long service as a respected local figure in Bidora and surrounding areas. Refreshments followed the gathering as friends wished him many more healthy, joyful birthdays. Others listed include residents and neighbors from Aarion, Michigan. Collins. Eldora. Union. Hubbard. Ellis Township.
The YWeral d editor notes John KendricK Bangs pleased and entertained about half the audience Wednesday night while the other half felt disappointment. Bangs read pieces from his own works with careful emphasis, revealing dry humor that may not suit all tastes but showcases his authorial skill and engaging presence.
Town and county items of interest compiled from multiple sources since last Wednesday. Christmas shopping rush hints and local store displays noted. A wedding in the White House announced for Alice Roosevelt and Senator Longworth. Evangelistic meetings in Grundy Center led by Miss Cleasom and Miss Merritt. Marr iage in Keokuk between Wm Wright and Marie Marshick. Peter Kate M Page offers hats at cost for Christmas.
Wayne Ikerman of Eldora attempted suicide with morphine while in Kansas City. He was discovered in time, hospitalized, and treated. His mother, sister, and Illinois-based father are involved. doctors expect recovery within days. The incident prompts hope he will not repeat such acts despite grave troubles.
Abbott residents W F Clover Benj Blecker and D Gimer form a stock company at Abbott with Asher Son to run a co operation after January 14. They will purchase farm produce and farm goods, aiming for a thriving business under trusted leadership. The Iowa Central Elevator offers coal priced 3.50 to 10.00 per ton.
A Merry Christmas to every reader of The Herald. Hat sale at actual cost at Kate M. Fagg's. Stores crowded with late shoppers. New names added to The Herald's list. Railroads offer holiday rates on Christmas and New Year. Iowa Falls Sentinel to print district court bar calendar. Postmaster W. W. Boylan reappointed at Hubbard. Holiday trade satisfies local merchants. Light snow in the area, not delayed. Successful farmers Institute held at Iowa Falls. new officers named. Gifford school Christmas program and gifts distributed. Edora mothers urged to warn daughters about agents seeking work.
A semi weekly record of local comings and goings reports business visitors to Marshalltown and Iowa Falls, school travelers, holiday trips, and family visits. Notables include H H Hendryx and Clerk John C Crockett visiting on business, W J Murray in Des Moines, and families traveling to Fairfax Cambridge Cedar Rapids and Iowa City for Christmas.
A fragmented ad notes a handkerchief sale at Fanngys covering December 20 to 23 and 26. The piece also mentions beautifying methods harming skin and health, plus scattered references to Tyke stm, TORG, and Istarc's Drug Store.
A late night acetyline gas plant explosion in Armour at about 1, injures Carltons and destroys their new house valued at 12,000 along with adjacent Smith building. Mrs Carlton and a five year old daughter killed. Mr Carlton badly injured. Fire results from escaping gas ignited by furnace. The blast blows house walls apart. Confirmation comes from Armour phone report.
The E C Buckner Post 154 of Iowa honors Daniel Bushman Col Illinois Cavalry and Joseph Hoover Co Bloth Tuinels Infantry for wartime service with lifelong disabilities and youthful sacrifice. Acknowledges sympathy for their families, records resolutions, and sends copies to city papers. Also promotes Kate M Kaye fancy articles catalog featuring Mount Mellick and Battenberg embroidery.
Dr. D. M. Cool, long time Waverly physician who settled in Fairhautt Minnesota over five decades ago, died at his home and was buried in Waverly beside friends. He treated families since youth, once guiding a patient through lung fever. Revered as a grand man, he pursued medicine to ease pain and suffering.
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