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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

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Hardin County Fair directors appoint new year plans

The Hardin County Agricultural Association held a December 29 meeting at the courthouse. Directors J. D. Reed and H. S. Martin led actions to borrow 600 dollars, accepted P. Ransom as a new director, and awarded a merry-go-round contract to Gifford Bros. for 2200. 1910 fair dates were set for September 6, 7, and 8. Superintendent appointments cover divisions A through N and other roles. A Resolution of Respect for A. F. Repp was adopted, with condolences sent to his family.

Har In County Agricultural Association Court House J. D. Reed J. H. Hadley B. Marka E. Worman J. M. Hunt J. L. Reece A. W. Crossan H. S. Martin Marks Frank Jackson Jackson Township P. Ransom W. W. Hubbard Hubbard Gifford Bros Etna Township Speed Eldora P. Rangom Jack Gon Saine J. Ly Reece Provi Eliffe Jennie Poole Julia Scurry Children’s Department Clara Shekels Floral Hall and Amusements H. Hadley W. H. Bowen L. B. Marks A. F. Repp Association Hardin ‘County ‘Agricultural Society

Injunction Dissolved By Judge Lee In Larkey Suit

Judge Lee dissolves the injunction restraining Wilson and Newell from selling their stock after evidence shows sufficient property to cover any potential loss to Larkey Co. Deposition by C D Osgood asserts no collusion or interest of Wilson & Newell in the Larkey stock. Osgood details land holdings, debts, and residence at Estherville Iowa. Main suit against Lorkeya set for January term.

Wilson & Newell Lee Larkey Co C. D. Qosgood T. C.D. Osgood Estherville Emmet County Iowa C. D.osgood Dickingon County Larkey Company Eldora A. P. Wilson Ed Newell Larkey Wilson Eatherville Larkeys Mr. Lindsay

Notice of sale and settlement in tailoring business

Notice states the writer has sold interest in the tailoring business to L. F. Brown and asks all accounts with the seller to call and settle promptly. Dated December 1, 1909.

L. F. Brown

Instructor Broke Ankle After Chapel Slip

Mrs J He Spartan, an instructor at the Industrial School, slipped on the chapel steps about 10 o'clock Tuesday evening breaking her ankle. Neeba, who heard some commotion, reported the incident.

J. He ‘Spartan The Industrial Neeba

Hardin County Medical Society meeting to feature Elliott Sutter Kime

The Hardin County Medical Society will hold its annual meeting at the Methodist church on Monday January 8 1910 with an open afternoon session. Drs Arthur R Elliot of Chicago Otto Sutter of St Louis and J W Kime of Iowa City are slated to speak on arterial hypertension gynecologic treatment insanity and tuberculosis. The program includes a business meeting and free luncheon in the church lecture room.

Hardin County Medical Society William E Whitney Arthur R. Elliot Chicago Otto Sutter St. Louis J. W. Kime St. Louis College Board of Control State Medical Society Whitney Asid M. E. Church Arthur Elliot Illinois Odo Sutter

Week of Prayer in Eldora Churches

Eldora churches announce a week of prayer beginning with a union service at the Methodist church led by Rev. W E Stanley on Sunday night. Evening meetings follow Jan 3 to 7 at Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Baptist churches with pastors W G Rameau, W E Van Buren, W E Stanley, I E Carney, and H W Wagner.

Eldora Methodist Church W. E. Stanley Baptist Church W. G. Rameau Witness For God Tuesaday Christian Church Congregational Church Church of God On Earth Presbyterian Church I. E. Carney H. W. Wagner Eldorh

Eldora Man Profits by Great Invention in Torpedo Deal

Fred Sherman of Eldora rose from miner and soldier to inventor selling a coast defense torpedo system to the United States government for over 100000. Demonstrations aboard the Texas and to Navy officers secured his $10 daily government salary. Sherman’s path included coal mining, Civil War service, truck farming, and a recent $30000 fruit farm purchase near Kansas City. The tale, vouched by Dr. W H Young, centers on a government secret with potential to deter world naval power, per Captain Sommerville.

Fred Sherman Eldora Ikerman United States Texas Fred Skerman Unites States Navy Phillipines Sherman Oast Skerman United States Army Kansas City Sommerville Quincy Ill Quincey W. H. Young Atherman

Sunday School Missionary Reports Blessings After Meeting

Sunday School Missionary J. E. Cruzan returned from Butler county where ten days of meetings yielded several conversions. Despite cold weather, attendees saw the Spirit at work, with tearful reconciliations among men. Cruzan plans another meeting at a different school soon.

J. E. Cruzan Butler County

Indebted Parties Urged to Settle with Mrs Fagg

All parties indebted to Mrs. Kate M. Fagg are requested to call and settle within the next ten days, after which the accounts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, Mrs. Kate M. Faaa.

Kate M. Fagg Kate M. Faaa

Evergreen Chapter Officers Elected for 1910

Evergreen Chapter No 55 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for 1910 with G W Ward as High Priest Ezra Nuckolls as King Allen Meader as Stribe Carl S Newcomer as treasurer P S Davis as Secretary and others named. Note mentions relocation of a member and stray garbled text.

Evergreen Chapter Royal Arch Masons King Ezra Nuckolls Stribe Allen Meader Carl S. Newcomer P. S. Davis Cof H D. B. Aylesworth P.S Eb.a RR. Hadley Vail N. S. Carpenter

Old Arkansas theater flyer promises top effort for cheap price

An advertisement touts a long, costly production of Old Arkansas with decade of study by playwrights, scenic artists, and managers, offering a full evening of entertainment at the Wisner on January 2, 1910. Tickets are on sale at Smith & Reed's West Side Drug Store and at Ee pea's Cafe.

Smith & Reed West Side Old Arkansas Nature Wisner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hardin ‘County Fair Court ‘House Boone REED Evening ‘Tribune Wilson and Newell C.D. Osgood Drs. Elliot Sutter Kime Iowa City Eldora Man U. S Soldiers’ Home Quincy, Ill Herald Daily Des Moines Evening ‘Tribune Antona. Rite Frau Elbertus Savings Bank the Citizens Savings Bank Eldora, Iowa J. F. Hardin Wisner Opera House Mr. L. A. Edwards Fred Raymond Evergreen North Sheft
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