08 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
1
Rows of items from The Herald readers continue from last Wednesday including notices about Michael Doyle Benj Watton and Quaretts. Great Duroc sale details and related commended entrants are highlighted.
Michael Doyle, an elderly Jackson township resident and early county settler, died Thursday after years of illness. A native of Ireland, he leaves a wife and grown children. Funeral services were held Monday at St Marys Catholic Church, with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
One of Nordin County's oldest citizens, Uncle Benj Walton, died at his home six miles southeast of Eldora after a brief illness. Funeral and interment were held yesterday. The Herald could not verify rumors of poisoning via coffee substitute. physician cites Bright's disease as the cause.
On Friday February 17 1905 at 1230 PM Ayres farm three miles east of Eldora offers 38 Duroc Jersey sows and gilts from top sires including Top Notcher and Cedar Vale Queen. Catslogue indicates strong finish and improved bloodlines with guarantee of accuracy. Herald to provide more details next issue.
Secretary Milo Mount reports favorable testimonials for the Dunbar Hand Bell Ringers and Quartette from Cedar Rapids and Hampton. Cedar Rapids YMCA course secretary Sinclair confirms strong audience approval and demand to repeat next year, dated February 1, 1905, at Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The M E church will hold nightly meetings all week with the pastor preaching each night except Friday when Elder W F Pitney D D will deliver the sermon. Friday evening features a quarterly conference after service. Sunday program includes Sunday School at 10, Communion at 11, Love Feast at 6 40 and preaching at 7 30 by the presiding elder.
Residents of Union Saturday witnessed mirage over the east, showing an inverted landscape with farms, woods, and houses. The optical illusion, common over oceans and deserts, was brief and observed by several locals. Nearby reports recount John Krall’s arrest for being a rank and disorderly. he escaped a second story window and was recaptured, then jailed.
Lon and Bart Meeks and J A Wosfern hauled a sled load of supplies Monday to a saw mill six miles southwest of town that began working yesterday. Mr Meeks says all timber can be sawed, with a specialty in bridge lumber, and an abundance of timber nearby should yield much good lumber.
A jumble of parcel transfers and names appears, listing multiple deeds and receivers such as Ruth Ann Townsend Lydia Dillon Estelle Skul and Mary A Taylor with various lots and additions plus several mentions of licenses to wed William Humpke Sarah Blake and others, alongside a drugstore ad praising eye brighteners and tonics.
An obituary style notice recounts a child’s memory of a mother tucking in a child with a kiss then a quiet tragedy as the family endures grief. Dr. B. E. Purcell, practice Limited, eye ear nose and throat, at Mer Ceny Hospital, lists February 7 21 and March 21 as service dates.
Wise Brothers Drug Company of Spencer takes possession of the Devandorf store premises. The new firm gains full charge with L. Wine Mas and expects to be joined later by a brother currently in Cuba.
Chicago market report shows grain prices and hog totals for February 7 with weather forecast predicting warmer Tuesday and Wednesday. Traders note mixed signals in wheat and corn while hog totals near four thousand head.
Public notice invites horse owners to bring 1000 to 2000 pound horses mares and mules to Near's barn Eldora on Wednesday February 8 for purchase. Also seeking 60 head of Eastern Draft horses 1400 to 2000 pounds. Includes note on constipation remedy Little Barley Risers and local sellers Smith & Read.
ir. Devendorf formerly of Story City bought the Ely store last fall from M A Gittle who acquired it upon appointment. Devendorf has enjoyed good health and seeks a business position, aiming to run a well ordered enterprise in the transfer.
Mr Devendorf plans to retain his residence in Webster City for now while J L Wise of the new firm assumes full control until his brother arrives next summer. The brother is in Havana, Cuba, attending to business. The Wise brothers are experienced druggists and IT L Wise is a pleasant, reliable local member expected to secure a full share of the Webster City drug trade.
An educational meeting at Union February 3 and 4 drew about five thousand attendees. Proceedings featured lectures by Prof. OA Worn of Grinnell on the Teacher’s Bank, Prof. J. F. Stout of Mt. Vernon, and papers by Mrs. Donaldson and Miss Cox. The event showcased strong interest and discussions, with many teachers engaged and a large closing session.
The people of Union and vicinity show high appreciation for education. Mrs. Chussell schedules an educational meeting at Buckeye on Friday evening and Saturday February 10 and 11. An interesting program is planned and good time is expected. Buckeye is accessible to Radcliffe Alden Lowa Halls and nearby navy country points.
Miss Bess Cobb visited the local school as grades prepare programs for Washington’s birthday. The 12th grade English literature will study Macbeth after Julius Caesar. High and grammar teachers attended a Union conven tion with students presenting drawings, handwork, and vramipar. The Eldora Leebure Course sixth number features the Dunbar Company, a male quartet and bell ringers led by Ralph Dunbar, at Wisner opera house in February. The Whinbars have appeared in the city up to five times.
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