Eldora Names Chas O Ryan Postmaster Choose Backed by Progressives
Congressman Pickett recommended Chas O Ryan for Eldora postmaster to succeed Alfred Harria who resigned due to ill health. Eben Prothroe was favored by locals to stay as assistant postmaster, Ryan vowed to keep Prothroe in that role. Ryan, 39, Ohio born, longtime Eldora figure, former county recorder and school board president, has broad business and political support with progressive endorsements.
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Pickett
Eldora
Alfred C. Harria
Chas. O. Ryan
Paul C. Woods
Eldora Ledger
Eben Prothroe
Ryan
Prothroe
Harris
Ohio
Cincinnati
National Normal University
Lebanon
Hardin County
The
Herald
Death of Mrs. T. H. Quick in Eldora after long illness
Mrs. Mary Frances Henderson Quick died at her Eldora home on January 8 after months of illness. Born October 10, 1848 in Rock Island County, she married T. H. Quick February 9, 1871. Survived by husband, son Robinson, daughter Mrs. W. C. Smith, and brother Capt M. L. Henderson. Funeral at the First Methodist Episcopal church. interment Eldora Cemetery.
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T. H. Quick
Mary Frances Henderson
Rock Island County
Ill
Perry Henderson
Rock Island
Geneseo, II
Robinson
W. C. Smith
Capt M. L.henderson
III
Methodist
van Buren
W. E. Stanley
First Baptist Church
G. Ramsay
Congregational Chhurch
Eldora Cemetary
Heavy double fleeced ladies shop at Wilson Newells
Readers note several items from local life. Y E Crippen and family spent New Years near Robertson. Myrtle Williams returned to work in Orange after a week's vacation. L A S dinner at Mrs Will Shaner. Lena Miller visiting Illinois for six weeks. Oakwood and Owasa Telephone Company held annual meeting naming new officers. Orange school gave Myrtle Williams a fountain pen as Xmas gift. A move announced for a shop location north of former site. The Rock Island railroad criticized for delays and equipment. An Abbott Crossing scene shows passengers stranded at Iowa Falls awaiting transport.
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Y. E. Crippen
Robertson
Myrtle Williams
Orange
Will Shaner
Lena Miller
Illinois
Oakwood
Owasa
Wey
Orange School
Rock Island
Dakota Division
Cedar Rapids
Abbott Crossing
Herald
Iowa Falls
Roll of Honor at Secor School Names Honored Pupils
The Secor school lists pupils who were neither absent nor tardy last month. Named are Helen Megan Mae Megan Lucille Megan Chas Fagg Violet Peak and Ralph Gray.
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Secor School
Helen Megan
Mae Megan
Lucille Megan
Chas. Fagg
Violet Peak
Ralph Gray
Road Superintendent Wanted for Pleasant Township 1910
Road superintendent position open in Pleasant township for the year 1910. Inquiries directed to Township Trustee. Application deadline March 31.
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Pleasant Township
Obituary and Local Society Notices From Eldora
Mr Geo Shaner went to Eldora last Monday. Mrs Omman died suddenly at her home east of town last Wednesday of heart failure. Christian Aid Society plans a January 18th dinner. M E Society hosts January 12th dinner at Mrs Wickham. Mrs Fred Crippen visited Mrs Sam Shaner. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson hosted a New Year dinner last Saturday. Mrs D K Wilkinson attended church, many friends glad to see her.
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Omman
Christian Aid Society
Fred Crippen
Sam Shaner
Thomas Wilson
D. K. Wilkinson
Hardin County Board of Supervisors Holds Regular Session
The Hardin County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in Eldora on January 3 1910 with Wiemer re elected as chair. They reorganized as a new board appointing Chas L Marke as chairman and established district boundaries. Committees were named to Poor Farm Court House and Jail.
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Eldora
Board of Supervisors
Hardin County
Iowa
Wiemer
Wm. Wiemer
Chas. L. Marke
Marke
J. C Jackson
Court House
Hardin County Financial Report
District Court
Marks
Jackson
County Recorder
Wiest
P.M. Bhard
County
Lowa
John W. Shineriind
Cours Louse
Bidora
Wlovesaid
Midora
Hoy
Hos Walsh
Sherlit
Mardin County
Roosevelt and missionary work in British East Africa
Arthur Chilson reports meeting Theodore Roosevelt in Kisumu and praising his support for a self supporting native church based on industrial work. The letter describes Roosevelt’s energy and honesty, a Kisumu reception with Governor Sir Percy Geraud, and details of Chilson’s industrial mission with three stations.
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H. W. Fannon
Arthur
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Herald
Chilson
Friends Church
Nairobis
Nairobe
George
White House
Teddy
Percy Geraud
Kisumu
Gov
Arthur Chilson
Woodmen of the World to Install Officers Next Friday
The Woodmen of the World will install officers next Friday night with Rev. G. H. Schleh of Omaha as installing officer and lecturer. A large attendance is desired.
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Woodmen of the World
G. H. Schleh
Omaha
Des Moines Evening Tribune offered for subscription price
The notice advertises a one year subscription to the Des Moines Evening Tribune for $2, with a regular price of $8. It promises six day a week coverage, lively features, and no liquor ads. Howard S. Modlin sold his housemoving business to Robert Modlin for $290.
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Des Moines Evening Tribune
Iowa
Liiely Illustrated
Thevening Tribune
Des Moines
Howard S. Modlin
Robert Modlin
Notice to settle accounts after sale of tailoring business
Notice states that after selling the tailoring business interest to J L P Brown, all parties with accounts are asked to call and settle at once. Dated December 1, 1909. V T Brown.
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JL. FP. Brown
Farm for Sale Near Steamboat Rock 160 Acres
160 acre farm for sale located three miles northeast of Steamboat Rock. For particulars contact owner Joan Twapen in Wellsburg Indiana. Also notes on Miss Hortense Porter traveling to Indianapolis to assist with the operetta The House That Jack Built on January 23 and 24.
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Steamboat Rock
Joan Twapen
Wellsburg, In
Hortense Porter
Indianapolis
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressman Pickett
Quick
W. Richards
Wilson & Newells
Roll OF Honor
East Africa
Roosevelt Frank
Norris
W. C. W. Attention
Frank Hammond
the Evening Tribune
J. D. Newcomer
Carl S. Newcomer
Jay S. Newcomer
J. D. Newcomer Company
Karm Mortgages
Eldora, Towa
Mathias P. Hoven
Potter County
Hoven
Mossman’s Duroc Queens
A. L. Mossman & Son
Radcliffe
Col. Reppert
Col. Glehart
Fred Reppert
O. L. Mossman
H. L. I. Glehart
Leach
V. Te. Brown
Wilson & Newell
Nellie Baker
Nellie Wit Besse Jobb
Miss Baker
Dr. H. Dixon
Chicago Glee Club
James Whitcomb Riley
Lyceum
the Wisner
Edgar's
Tgat
Fong Lee Laundry
South Side
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