First Signs of June Primary Appear In Hardin County
Hardin County residents see a developing field for state representative with O J Smith listing candidates and Carl S Newcomer emerging as a new boom. Widening potential races include treasurer auditor clerk county attorney and sheriff, while Herbert Huff and others may consider future bids as quiet organizing begins.
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O. J. Smith
Hardin County
O. J
Ira Nichols
Representative
Mr. Smith
Court House
O. W. Barnes
Barney Starr
Ted Marriage
Cal Boylan
Fred Burlingame
Matt Kennedy
Mies Scurry
S. B. Gardner
Sheriff Walsh
A. W. Mitterer
Carl S
Ackley
Carl
Mrs Susan DeSeelhorst Dead at Grundy Center After Long Life
Susan Beach DeSeelhorst was born September 15, 1820 in Beach Grove Pennsylvania. She married John K DeSeelhorst October 1 1842 and lived in Wisconsin and Iowa before settling in Grundy Center where she died January 2 1910 at age 89. She leaves eight grandchildren and six surviving children C F L B G W Carrie DeLeelhorsat R H Curkeet and J M Crary. Funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Krome on Tuesday after a blizzard.
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Susan Beach
Beach Grove
John K. DeSeelhorst
Elk Grove
LaFayette County
Wis
Melrose Township
Grundy County
Eldora
Grundy Center
Lee
C. F
L. B
G. W
Carrie DeLeelhorsat
R. H. Curkeet
J. M. Crary
Sioux City
Congregational Church
Platteville
Wic
Presbyterian Church
Krome
Kirk to Des Moines Western league baseball team
Carroll Kirk of Marshalltown former Eldora Base Ball Club manager and Simpson College football coach signs with Des Moines Western league for next season. Joined Waterloo last year as catcher but limited by two backstops on salary list. Eldora fans expect him to prove himself as a strong catcher and hard hitter with a deadly throwing arm when in condition.
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Carroll
Chick) Kirk
Marshalltown
Eldora
Simpson
Des Moines
Kirk
Waterloo
Roast Beef Dinner by Baptist Ladies Aid Society
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society will host a roast beef dinner in the church dining hall on Wednesday January 26. Dine for 25 cents with proceeds likely supporting church outreach.
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The
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Road Superintendent Wanted for Pleasant Township 1910
Road superintendent position open in Pleasant Township for the year 1910. Inquiries should be directed to the Township Trustee. March 31.
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Pleasant Township
Six Room House for Rent Near George Smith
Rental ad seeking a single renter without children for a six room house located one house north of George Smith. Monthly rent set at $10, inquire via E. Hayden. Also promoting canned cream corn at Wilson and Newells priced at five cents per can.
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George Smith
E. Hayden
Wilson & Newells
Eldora Lodge installs officers at Oyster Supper
Eldora Lodge No. 77, I. O. O. F., held a semi annual installation of officers before a large crowd. District Deputy Grand Master Robert McFarland officiated. New officers included Past Grand J A W Brown, Noble Grand Stephen Sayer, Vice Grand Wm Beecroft, Treasurer W J Moir, Financial Secretary Theo Huen, Recording Secretary Wm H Taber.
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Eldora Lodge
O. F
Robert McFarland
McFarland
J A W Brown
Stephen Sayer
Herald Announces Steamboat Rock Pilot Subscription Merger
The Semi Weekly Herald has acquired the Pilot’s subscription list and goodwill. Beginning with this issue all former Pilot subscribers will receive The Herald boosting circulation in Hardin county. The change widens advertising reach for Eldora and Steamboat Rock and reflects steady paper growth and renewed subscriber support.
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Herald
Steamboat Rock
Pilot
Hardin County
Eldora
The
Ledger editor assails Herald over guessed Tyler move
The Ledger editor rails at The Herald over a guessed plan that Grant Tyler would join the Ledger as a city editor like position. An affidavit by Charles Sargent confirms Tyler spoke of moving from the mechanical department to reporting duties at the Ledger. The notice ends with a closing sale blurb for Wilson & Newell.
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Ledger
Herald
The
Grant Tyler
Tyler
Brother Woods
Chas. Sargent
Herald Office
Ryn
Charles G. Sargent
Cons
G. Sargent
A. D
James Nuckolls
Hardin County
Iowa
Grandmother De Seel Horst Taken To Eldora
A fragment notes the death of Grandma De Seel Horst and her burial beside her husband who died thirty years earlier, with the couple laid to rest at Eldora.
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Grandma de Seelhorst
Eldora
Odd Fellows enjoy oyster supper at Moir tribute
Hon W J Moir closed his eighty third treasurer installment as toastmaster at the lodge gathering at Beecroft Cafe. A Readout Rev W E Van Buren and J A W Brown spoke on lodge aims and duties while How ard E Moffett and others offered remarks. Court adjourned to Monday after a quiet week. grand jury returned seven indictments including four against Iowa Falls drug stores, one against Platz for burglary, one against a Steamboat Rock drug store, one against a butcher for pure food law violation, and a wife deserter. The dog case Smith vs Jones favored Jones.
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FJ Schwyzer
W J Moir
Beecroft Cafe
Mr Moir
Odd Fellows
W E van Buren
J A W Brown
Howard E Moffett
Iowa Falls
Platz
Steamboat Rock
Smith
Jones
Eldora Banks Show Healthy Growth Across Eldora
Eldora banks report their best year in 1909 with substantial dividends and rising deposits. Officers and directors were reelected at annual bank meetings, including First National Bank, Hardin County National, and Citizens Savings Bank, each posting strong capital, surplus, and earnings amid overall local prosperity.
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Eldora Banks
Eldora
First National Bank
W. H. Martin
W. J. Moir
C. EE. Albrook
W. Jc. Rathbone
C. F. Stauffer
W. J. Murray
H. 8. Hammond
D. J. Byam
National
Savings Banks
W. E. Rathbone
A. W. Crossan
Hardin County National
Hardin County National Bank
Thos. Megan
C. McKeen Duren
J. D. Newcomer
P. 8
Davis
Thomas Larson
Savings Bank
Ellis D. Robb
James Nuckolls
Citizens Savings Bank
N. R. VanAvery
J. Wartehow
Dr. Kier
Wm. Schwebke
J. F. Hardin
J. Hardin
N. R. van Avery
L. W. Harris
Myrna McLean
Quiet Wedding at Baker Residence
Nellie Baker wed Lyman S. Whiting with Rev W B Stanley officiating. Only immediate relatives attended after a season’s storm. A four generation gathering, a bountiful supper, and many useful gifts followed. The newlyweds moved to their Whiting place that same evening. Also noted, Ed Sherman plans a boxing exhibition in Eldora this winter if arrangements succeed.
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John Baker
Nellie
Lyman S. Whiting
W. B. Stanley
Lewis Whiting
Martha
Nitta
Herbert
Esther Whiting
Melvin Baker
Rhodes
Wm. Ethridge
Iowa Falls
Baker
John Madden
Ed Sherman
Eldora
Farmer Burns
Best Iowa newspaper bargain ends soon
A reader is urged to send $2.75 to the editor for a one year subscription, covering the Herald and the Daily Des Moines Evening Tribune. The offer is advertised as the best newspaper bargain in Iowa and invites payment by mail or in person.
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Herald
Daily Des Moines Evening Tribune
Iowa
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Evening Tribune
Des Moines
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Booming Nichols
Carl Newcomer
H. A. Huff
Susan Deseelhorst
Capital City
Stepphen Sayer
Mr. Moir
Howard Pierce
Ansell
Frank Taber
Warden
Myron Furman
John Thompson
RSS
Chas Edick
W Jones
H G Phillips
Ledger Man
Wilson & Newell
Chase & Sanborn’s
Car. S. Newcomer
Jay
Newcomer
J. D. Newcomer Company
Charles Baker
WSW
Emmons County
N. D
Larvick
A. L. Mossman & Son
Radcliffe
Col. Reppert
Col. Glehart
Fred Reppert
O. L. Mossman
H. L. I. Glehart
Chas. O. Ryan
Thardin County
the Evening Tribune
John Tjaden
Welleburg
Beecroft’s
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