Local Gazette Promises Subscriptions Payable and Winter Show
The Herald notes subscriptions must be paid and may be discontinued if not renewed as many papers outside Ant region adopt this rule. Ha promise of the farce comedy Weary Willie Walker comes next Tuesday at the Wisner opera house. Local officials and staff changes, post mortem on Mrs. Siffer, and mention of upcoming events fill the week after a warm note on recent issue quality.
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Herald Office
Ie Reallz
Ant
Wm. Siffer
Melrosenship
Grundy County
Butler Whitten
Morse
Bevery
Lowally
Kinney
State Board of ‘Health
Willie Walker
Pan
Lucier
Willie
Wisner Opera House
Janith
Former Citizen Stephen Lockwood Dies at 64
Stephen 8 Lockwood died at 3 pm on Wednesday December 30 1903 at age 64. Born February 10 1840 in Utica Michigan he moved to Ackley Iowa in 1863 with his wife Angelia Rathbone. Survived by four of six children. funeral held yesterday at 2 pm from his daughter Mrs W H Sanderson’s home and interment in Eldora cemetery.
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Stephen
Lockwood
Utica
Mich
Michigan
Ackley
Iowa
Angelia Rathbone
Steamboat Rock
W. H. Sanderson
Eldora Cemetery
Devendorf Resigns From Y M C A Post In New East Role
Frank M. Devendorf, long time secretary of the Y M C A, resigns effective January 6 after accepting a $1,000 salary post with removal expenses in Ridgewood, New Jersey. His city work rebuilt the association, wiping debt, remodeling rooms, starting and maintaining auxiliary bands, earning broad admiration and leaving a legacy of prosperity and harmony.
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Frank M. Devendorf
Devendorf
Ridgewood
N. J
Independence Bulletin-Journal
Great Western Railways Than Half Fare Sale Notice
Great Western railway offers half fare to Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets on sale January 5 10 February 2 16 March 1 18 April 5 10. For details contact Great Western agents or P Rimer G PA Chicago Ill.
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Chigago Great
Western Railway
Pointe
Arkansas
Colorado
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
New
Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Great ‘Western
Te -P
Rimer
G PA
Chicago
Ill
Remarkable老 Mrs Sarah Cooper Donovan Featured in Dailies
Grandmother Donovan, respected Eldora resident, is profiled by a city special correspondent. In younger days she lived in Georgetown and Danville DL and knew Abraham Lincoln, who often visited her boarding house there. Now she lives in a small Second ward cottage, aided by Ladies Aid Society, content with her Bible and awaiting her reward.
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Sarah Cooper Donovan
Donovan
Hymen's Happy Altar Wedding in Iowa Falls
Married Monday December 21 1903 at the Congregational parsonage in Iowa Falls O EE Johnston wed Clara May Surls with Rev T M Price officiating The ceremony was quiet with the bride in pearl gray silk The groom a son of Samuel and Mrs Johnston is praised as capable and energetic The bride a daughter of R L Surls is described as cultured and sensible The newlyweds left for Lisbon to visit the groom's parents The Herald offers congratulations for a long prosperous married life.
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Congregational Parsonage
Iowa Falls
O. EE. Johnston
Clara May Surls
T. M. Price
Samuel Johnston
R L. Surls
30th Monthly Visit by Dr Shallenberger in Iowa
Dr Shallenberger a Chicago specialist makes his 30th monthly visit in Iowa at Hotel Winchester Eldora Tuesday Jan 6 offering free consultation. Many patients praise his ability in curing chronic diseases and suggest talking with him even if not seeking treatment. Also a sale of Late Rose and Burbank potatoes at the New Store.
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Shallenberger
Chicago
Iowa
Winchester
Eldora
America's Material and Intellectual Advance
A historical note extols America’s growth in material progress alongside expanding intellectual life. It argues national achievement demands stronger universities and research, praising rising student numbers and output while stressing the shift from simple production to creating mind-stuff, essays and books of value.
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Chicago
Beautifying a Street and the Case for Fences Removal
A town improvement society president urges residents to beautify streets by replacing fences with broad lawns and trees, removing barriers that mar the parklike effect. He argues fences hinder appearance and value, and by unifying sidewalks and greenery the town gains dignity, pride, and economic appeal to attract new residents and workers.
Booming a Maine Town Boosts Community Growth
Enterprising citizens in a Maine town organized the Boon club an improvement society formed six months ago. It has secured over fifty notable members, plans road and property beautification school improvements a convention hall and townwide advertising to attract residents and conventions.
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Boon Club
Maine
Sil
Pittsburg Cleanliness Plan Aims for Citywide Sanitation
A citywide effort proposes Pittsburg become one of America’s cleanest municipalities. The police department leads, with health, fire, highways, and sewers assisting. Officers will patrol sanitation, log daily complaints, and risk discharge for neglect. Public playgrounds are urged near schools and crowded centers to boost outdoor activity.
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Pittsburg
Bureau of Health
Civié League of
Townsends and others vs. heirs settle hardin county land
In Hardin county Iowa a district court notice to defendants including Ruth Ann Townsend and many Townsend heirs to answer by December 20, 1903, re a 184 acre tract in section 20 township 89 north range 20 west. The petition asserts plaintiff sole owner and seeks a decree quieting title and dismissing claimed interests. Names of heirs and parties referenced with prior deeds and limitations defense. Court term January 11, 1904. default decree possible.
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Ruth Ann Townsend
Thomas Townsend
Otis . Townsend
Minnie Johnson
Wilbur Townsend
D. W. Townsend
Nathan Townsend
Annetta Townsend
Oran Townsend
Oliver Townsend
Olive Townsend
Charles W. Horr
Arethur T. Horr
Harry W. Horr
Irene B. Horr
Albert Dillon
Veryn Dillon
Sarah Townsend
Benjamin Adamson
Bilis Adamson
Leonard Adamson
Alisa Adamson
Samuel Aghan
Section Twenty
Hardin County
Iowa
Fanny W. Crockett
Lois J. Wisner
Gilman II
Wisner
Recorder
Recorder’s
Nathan
John O. Page
Nathan Adamson
Recorder’s Office
Otea B. Arnold
Aaid
District Court
Eldora
Bryson & Bryson
Ugg and
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Upaday
Howard ‘Hierding
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WB. Stanley
Didora
Marigh
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Alma, Mich
Earth
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Parmenent
Grandma Donovan
Abraham
Lincoln
Georgetown
Hymen
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George P. Morris
Jodman
Woodman
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Ellsworth
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