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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
5
A crowded, mixed update from Hubbard area life including market days, weather, snow, and sleighing reports. Notices of births, deaths, accidents, and local mischief mingle with church events, legal notices, and upcoming meetings. Updates on rail, post, and business moves appear alongside social items and local gossip.
Real estate transfers listed include Florence Lake to Delilah Lake for 810000 in pb nw 27 58 21 and Awynat Jass to Pauline Jass. Others include W Fisher to Anko Janssen and Steamboak Rock parcels 400, Ghas I Ringhemm to Bessie CO and Sarah Ringhelm, se 20 86 22 at 60n, and various transfers with sums such as 3400, 820000, and 83150.
Avon Clank a commission broker ordered operator Smith to shut down the Eidora picket shop. He instructed doors to be locked and keys turned over to the landlord, with workers to report for orders later. Eldora ends with no local bucket shop as patrons avoid the board of trade.
Neighbors in Berlin gathered on Friday the 27th to bid farewell to Geo Jackson and family who move from their farm to Jows Falls for their children to attend Kinworth College. Over 66 guests shared a long noon to evening meal, with provisions and a rocking chair gifted as a memento, leaving the community with fond memories of a long friendship and a great day for Berlin folk.
A large gathering of young people from the high school, led by Miss Alma Sprain and Miss Lucila Albrook, enjoyed games, music, and refreshments at the Sprain home last Saturday. Charley Bushman provided entertainment with his family, while a separate dancing party at Hotel Winchester hosted by the Bachelor’s club drew many city society members for a lively evening capped by a substantial supper.
K J Baker, a noted buyer, will visit Near's barn in Eldora on Wednesday February 8 for one day to purchase horses and mares weighing 1000 to 2000 pounds. Good horses needed with minor blemishes acceptable. 60 draft horses 1400 to 2000 pounds also wanted. Bring horses regardless of weather. Dentist notice at Wartwhow's market.
Alden, Mr. Bushman near town. Atle M. J. Furry away on Hampton business this week. John Crosser’s health slower to improve than friends wish. Mrs. Devendorf of Clear Lake visiting city ten days for her father’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Shultz in the city last week with relatives. Shultz formerly in local drug trade, now in lumber in Karlson Minnesota.
Perry Miller returns to Clemens school duties after a Pleasant visit. Jack Cole of Red Oak arrives for a brief stay with his aunt Mia. Alma Miller arrives for a short visit before returning to Pleasant Center. Nina Wilson visits at Mrs. L A Miller’s home amid her aunt’s illness. G Cobb and sons Eric and Maynard return from Hartley and Britt in northwestern Iowa. Wayne’s birthday party at R W Caster’s home cheers friends.
Invites educators to a two day program at Union with welcome by Frank K. Long and Prof A Z Cavana. includes songs recitations and talks on school governance and improving teaching methods. Attendees urged to participate in discussions and attend the address by Prof. A. Stout. Ex B Crossxay County Superintendent.
Local citizens and volunteers advocate for better street upkeep and round care. Inspection teams, funded by the town, survey every yard weekly, enabling prompt repairs and preventing costly deterioration. Since adopting the plan eight years ago, costs have fallen and road conditions improved.
Ashland's town governs and finances a purpose built opera house 150 feet by 60. The modern playhouse, with 1200 seating, six boxes, balcony and gallery, electricity and gas lighting, opened after a 1903 fire destroyed the former building. Manager H C Wentover reports the theater has already netted over $400 for the town treasury.
A historical column argues merchants should improve methods and advertise to draw customers. It stresses accurate pricing, courteous clerks, knowledge of goods and markets, and public-spiritedness to retain local trade and keep money circulating in the town. The piece urges perseverance and fair practices.
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