Sifter Charged With Awful Crime Of Wife Murder
Circular notes describe a Grundy County case where Sifer is charged with wife murder. Evidence centers on circumstantial links including chloroform purchase and handwriting. Neighbors defend the accused, while the hearing is set for January 7 amid a town's mixed reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Township
Sifer
Morrison
Andy Center
Asa Ja
Slifer
Jen
Sliter
Marshalltown
Milan
Eldora
Chicago
Oldest K of P member tied to Ackley hotel keeper
G F Breithaupt of Ackley, likely the oldest K of P member in Iowa, began in Golded Gate Lodge No. 3 of San Francisco in 1869 and later led Rose Croix Lodge No. 177 at Ackley. Born October 19, 1831 in Baden, Germany, his life spans mining in '49, a perilous voyage on the Golden Gate, and a long hotel career in Ackley now celebrated as a local landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Breithaupt
Ackley
Eldora
Knights of Pythias
Iowa
United States
Golded Gate Lodge No. 3
R. of P
San Francisco
Breithaupt
Rose Croix Lodge No. 177
K.of P
Grand Lodge
Baden
Germany
America
California
Plains
British Columbia
Columbia River
Frazier River
Mackay
Joaquin Miller
Lillie M. Jenkins
New York
Frisco
Golden Gate
Manzanallo
Mexico
St. Louis
Pacific Mail Steamship Co
Boston Construction Co
San Francisco Chronicle
Wells, Fargo & Co
Express
Iowa Central Tracks
30th Monthly Visit By Dr Shallenberger In Iowa
Dr Shallenberger the Chicago specialist makes his 30th monthly visit in Iowa at Hotel Winchester Eldora Tuesday Jan 6 offering free consultations. Patients praise his ability to cure chronic diseases and encourage talking with him even if you do not seek treatment. Consultation free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Chicago
Iowa
Winchester
Eldora
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor In WV
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion stomach troubles and to improve blood health and strength. Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia testifies to using the product and recommends it to friends. Sold by Smith & Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. G. W. Atkinson
W. V
Smith & Reed
Sermons of Rev G C Warner On Biblical Inspiration
Rev G C Warner preached two sermons Sunday. He argued the Bible is the word of God and inspired when read for instruction by believers guided by the Holy Spirit. His logic was clear and convincing, though he allowed some radical views on biblical authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Warner
Mutual Telephone Rates Corrected by Company
Ed Herald please publish corrected information on next issue detailing new monthly rents by board resolution. Residence phones set at 1.00 per month and business phones at 1.50 per month, payable in advance. Secretary Dant Newcomer notes Herald’s corrections and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Herald
Mutual Telephone
Herald
Board of Directors
Newcoomer
the Herald
Wence
Newcomer
Delightful Christmas Tree Program at Point Pleasant Church
One of the season s pleasant occasions was the tree at Point Pleasant church on Thursday evening. A large crowd filled the house with children receiving gifts and adults enjoying giving. Santa Claus arrived in furs and distributed presents to all, while a well executed program impressed observers. The Herald notes the sturdy effort of those who trained the children and praises the community spirit.
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Childaen
Point Pleasant
Santa Claus
Gil
Lougnt
Two Brothers And a Dreaming Childish Rhapsody
A Milwaukee Sentinel note recounts a quirky verse about a boy with a playful brother and a newly arrived sibling married to Myrtie. The speaker jokes of jealousy and angels interfering as the family grows. Dr. B E Purcell announces practice at Emergency Hospital starting January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Purcell
Sudden Madness Strikes Alden Blacksmith F P Smith
Alden mourns as F P Smith a Washington Street blacksmith is seized by a rapid emotional insanity. He knelt to pray at his forge then threatened violence with a knife, planned killings of close associates, and escaped confinement before being restrained with manacles. Authorities deem hereditary mental illness likely and urge permanent detention.
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Alden
F. P. Smith
Washington Street
W Dora
Mat. Barnes
O. I. M. Christian
J. H. Wallace
Hell
Smith
Bank advertises time deposits and farm loans in Eldora
The Citizens Bank highlights time deposits and low interest farm loans with reliable abstracts of title. J. I. Hardin is president, Eldora Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Hardin
Eldora, Iowa
Whitten Wedding: Verna Coler Wed Vern Wiley at Whitten
A Whitten wedding report notes Verna Coler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Coler, married Vern Wiley of Conrad. Rev Bailey officiated before about thirty guests. The bride wore white mull with lace. carnations adorned her bouquet. a three course luncheon followed. The couple will reside in Conrad after January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Times-Republican
Herald
Andrew Coler
Vern Wiley
Conrad
Verna
Bailey
M. Ei. Church
Anna Myers
Iowa Falls
Demna Strauss
Marshalltown
Lulu Snyder
Wiley
Mutual Telephone
Mrs. Wiley
Lone Star Texas Dry Goods Firm Leader Remarks
In Yoakum Texas a major dry goods house led by J M Haller plans to retire with a remark about Little Marty Risers. The pal ace car trip east is noted and the Little Barly Risers are marketed as a remedy for headache and morning grogginess sold by Smith & Reed.
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Texas
Yoakum
J. M.haller
Haller
Marty Risers
DeWitt
Barly
Smith & Eed
Visiting residents and holiday gatherings in New Providence
New Providence notes Florence Talcott visits E J Wood while Penn college boys stay home for vacation. Mrs Wallace Andrews visits her son Harry with family. Miss St Helen Tostenson vacationing near Le Grand. Alice Madden visits her parents O and Mrs Bunker. Harry Ct Wood travels to Cedar Rapids for holidays. Friends church hosts special services Thursday through Saturday led by Rev Newby. Dr C A Mabee learns of his brother’s death in Canada and leaves Monday. Rev Lorton Stubbs preaches at Friends church to a full house.
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Florence Talcott
E. J. Wood
Penn College
Harry ,Ct
Wood
Cedar Rapids
Friends Church
Newby
C. A. Mabee
Canada
Lorton Stubbs
B. PD. Stubbs
$2 Fare Offer To Western Rail Routes In 1903 04
Advertisement notes reduced fare via Chicago Great Western to Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas with ticket sales on December 1 1903 and 19th 1903 and January 6 1904 and 19th 1904. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Elmer GPA Chicago. Also testimonial for Dean's Ointment curing leg itch and burning by W Lenhart Bowling Green Ohio.
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Chicago
Great ‘Western Railway
Arkansas
Colorado
Kanang
Missouri
New Mexico
Texas
Ib Western
Chicago Great Western Railway
Kansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Dean
W. Lenhart
Bowling Green, O
Quieting Title In Parcel In Hardin County Iowa
In Hardin county Iowa A D 1903 W Hill as plaintiff seeks to quiet title to a substantial 184 acre tract described as the northeast quarter and various other portions of section 20 township 89 north range 20 west including land east of the public highway. The defendants named include Ruth Ann Townsend and heirs of Sarah Townsend Nathan Townsend and others with unknown heirs or representatives. The petition alleges the plaintiff is sole owner and asserts claims by defendants are barred by the statute of limitations. A notice directs appearance by January term and publication in the Eldora Herald for six consecutive weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Townsend
Thomas ‘Townsend
Ovis M. Townsend
Minnie Johnson
Wilbur Townsend
W. Townsend
Nathan Townsend
Annetta Townsend
Oran Townsend
Oliver Townsend
Olive Town Send
Charles W. Horr
Arthur T. Horr
Harry W. Horr
Irene BR. Horr
Albert Dillon
Veryn Dillon
Sarah Townsend
Nathan ‘Townsend
Benjamin Adamson
Elis Adamson
Leonard Adamson
Alisa Adamson
Samuel Aghan
Aghan
Miss Williams
Elizabeth Williams
Nathan Adamson
Amy J. Adamson
Otes B. Arnold
Section Twenty
Range Twenty
Hardin County
Iowa
Fanny W. Crockett
Lois J. Wisner
Gilman II
Wisner
Alice
Recorder’s Office
John C. Page
District’ Court
Pegun
Eldora
A. D. Ises
Young
W. Hixt
Bryson & Bryson
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Grundy County
Wm. J. Siifer
Idora
Ured & Carnegie Library
Carnegie
Pinto
Clarion Monitor
Ida Rudd
Belvidere
A the Baptist Church
G. A. R. Post
Shildon
Father
Lightfield
John W. Light
Buckeye
Hertan Ld
Fred Lightfield
Ace Lightfield
Ard
Congregational Church of
Adin the Herald
Want
Myrtie
Angels
Milwaukee
The
Citizens Bank
Verna Coler
Lone Star State
New Providence
Wallace Andrews
Harry
St. Helen Tostenson
le Grand
Alice Madden
Mr. and
Mrs. O. Bunker
Speers
J. Kamphoefner
Home Comfort Club
Associated Home Comfort Clubs
Madson
Minnesota
Towa
Irst
National Bank
Geo
Howard
Forest City
Christine Terhune Herrick
J. Clode
Fifth Ave
Notion Og Pratt
Thut
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