01 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
1
A compact reads like a page from a 19th century weekly, listing items and curiosities from various sources. It hints at music, love tales, and light local notes, framed as a miscellany from town and county readers.
A seventy six year old man, Ashley LeMoine, once a bright and dutiful citizen, is placed in custody for transfer to Independence as senile dementia is diagnosed by the Insanity commissioners. The file notes his Ohio birth, Western upbringing, and respected family background while honoring his long life and memories as he nears death. Sorrow is expressed for his relatives amid the harsh light of a public mental health proceeding.
Large congregations attended Sunday services at the Congregational church where Rev. Warner delivered sermons. The reinforced choir, featuring Mr. W. H. Brainerd of Omaha, offered beautiful solos at both morning and evening meetings. Mr. Harold possessed a fine tenor voice, showing thorough training in singing. Musicians of the city greatly appreciated the performances by the visiting artists.
A Russian couple, Bessie Woll and Reuben Gordon, fled tyranny from Kishineff to Des Moines. After ten years apart in perilous exile, Gordon arrives in Des Moines seeking work to fund a reunion with his lover. The Wolf family, hosts at 718 East Sixth Street, sheltered the pair amid their dangerous escape and a later fire at the Weaver home.
The article notes Tar din Ridora schools employ a supervisor of drawing and that Ackley grammar teacher also teaches manual training. It lists two young lady teachers at Radcliffe, Gertrude Gearhart and Bila M. Pelsen. It states Kidora, Iowa Falls and Ackley are the three largest. together they employ forty six instructors, about one fifth of county total.
In a Des Moines News excerpt a ten year romance story unfolds about a devoted maid who saved 170 rubles to aid her lover Reuben drafted into the army. After escaping guards and crossing to the border via London, he travels north seeking work to fund a return for his sweetheart Bessie in Russia, while Mrs. Wolf, a former Elders resident, plays a pivotal supporting role in their dramatic saga.
William Sprague discusses the law of self defence as a natural right. The piece argues one may defend person property and family when attacked, noting violence may be used within necessary limits until law punishes the aggressor. It cites self preservation as foundational to human law.
The excerpt discusses claims for Deserved Popularity remedies and then shifts to a legal consideration of self defense and necessity. It references Liland and Louie Lotheiver and mentions products sold by Smith & Reed. It explores limits on self defense, noting a balance between protecting oneself and preventing unjustified violence, including when lethal force is warranted or not.
The text analyzes whether a defender may kill if he believes danger is present, noting provocation can negate justification. It discusses retreat obligation, guiding jury determination, and mentions that resisting unlawful arrest may be excused. A fragment references a Chicago market report and local horse trade notices with garbled wording.
Obituary notices list George Huff of Providence Lighton dying at home on January 20 after a long illness. Darius Williams, born 1840 in North Carolina, died January 23 1905 after a life spanning California Minnesota Iowa and Harlin church service conducted by Rev James Ballz. The column also includes community thanks, school notes, and local anecdotes.
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