06 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
1
Hardin County Herald reports on county field day items of interest culled from Ashe and local fields. The semi weekly edition covers notable events, community happenings, and notable activities outside the county as well.
The murder of Linn Trimble illustrates failures in enforcing criminal statutes. The article argues for stronger laws, organized peace officer efforts, and public support to prevent repeat escapes by persistent criminals like Winter.
The passage critiques the state and attorney general for a powerless state executive in enforcing laws. It argues mature reflection supports Cassan bills to grant strong powers and duties. It asserts that increasing national homicide rates could be curbed by effective enforcement.
Sunday notices list Bible School at 12 15 and services at 11 and 3 for W S Johnson. Sermons focus on Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln the Peerless Leader. Congregational and Methodist messages note Love of God and C E anniversary. Card of Thanks from Fred Booby and son for illness and funeral floral offerings.
The jury, originally split 5 to 7 for hanging, reached a unanimous verdict after about two hours, recommending life imprisonment. The court imposed the sentence yesterday as library records note new books and circulation statistics alongside a list of titles to be shelved Wednesday evening.
The Herald notes community events and changes in Hardin County. Geo Ott plastered the Baughman house near Owasa last week. Mrs Mahala Risse died at her home in Dows after a brief illness. Mrs J W Kennedy visited relatives in Hampton. The Bell Telephone Co. suffered damage from Friday’s storm. Moving plans include Abbas moving to Cleves and Wickham occupying his former home. Rev Filmore, former Christian church pastor, is mentioned in context of local affairs.
Miles Harris spent Sunday in Mason City. Geo Haynes drove to Eldora Tuesday. Work resumed on the ice Tuesday noon. Beryl Surils visited Eldora Wednesday. Lee Peek suffers erysipelas. Grandpa Penelrick visited Eldora Tuesday. Georgia Morse returned home from Des Moines Friday. Rachel Burres was a passenger to Eldora Wednesday. Ray and Ethel Cartwright are ill. Lee Peek occupies the Estabrook house. Mrs Nessa of Latimer visited Potgeter home Tuesday. One of Harry Campbell’s horses sick Tuesday evening. Bert Penebrick’s child ill for several days. Mrs Harry Campbell and daughter Iva to Gifford Wednesday. Miss Helen Jannssen spent Tuesday at parental home east of town. Carpenters shingle Fred Haas house. Ona Williams returned from St Paul. Hank Finster lost two heifers and a calf in the storm. Young people enjoyed a sleigh ride Monday evening. Mesdames Ott Kluger and Harvey Cable were Eldora passengers Thursday. Merle Knight came from Abbott Sunday on No 2 and had to return on foot. Will Asher moved into the house vacated by Dick Queen. Mrs Gardner of Abbott visited daughter Mrs Griffith. Concluded on lovil page.
Sheriff will take him to Ft. Madison early next week for a long sentence. The piece warns youths to avoid crime and trashy novels like Diamond Dick, noting the death of Linn Trimble and the dangers of criminal choices.
Abbie R daughter of William C and Jane Brown born Eldora Ta May 27 1874. She graduated Eldora High Class 1892 taught until her marriage to Frederick Boody April 10 1895. One son Jean Russell. Died near Rough Woods Jan 30. Funeral Feb 2 Rough Woods chapel Eldora Rev W E Stanley. Burial Eldora Cemetery. Active in Congregational church and Rough Woods chapel life. Survived by husband and son with deep community sorrow.
Hardin county educational meeting set for Eldora February 19 and 20 with speeches by Geo. I. Betts Mt. Vernon and J. C. Bennett Des Moines. Rural examination dates to be announced, with two sessions in February and May. Nurses, teachers urged to notify numbers for pupil examinations and attend county program at the high school.
A. M. Fitzgerald demonstrated expert penmanship at a high school exhibition and considers starting a writing class. Half yearly exams ended, new semester began with tougher tests and reports of significant cribbing. Carlisle football names Little Boy captain for 09 season after serving as right tackle. Athletic association urged to set records. Neophyte and Crestonian societies elected officers for the next half year with Hal F Greer as president and John Hartman as Creatorian president, along with listed vice-presidents and secretaries.
A funeral service for an unnamed individual from Dows was conducted recently, with local attendees and clergy participating. The notice provides no additional biographical details or date.
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