31 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
1
Local compact item notes broad coverage of events across Eldora and surrounding towns. Highlights include a rural telephone meeting, obituaries, a concert and oyster supper, church lectures, a band, smallpox quarantine, real estate moves, a farmers institute, and several community notices involving schools, post office letters, and civic leaders.
Dr. B. E. Purcell operates limited to eye ear nose and throat at Emergency Hospital with appointment dates January 27 February 10 and 24 listed.
A.W. Mitterer states he will not seek re-election as sheriff under any circumstances and has authorized The Herald to publish the decision as final. He cites no further conditions or dates.
A Wardin county resident asks what part of wedding costs the groom should bear. The answer cites paying the clergyman fee and the carriage for transport from home to the train after the ceremony. Also mentions Theo Weun's upholstery repair shop.
Mrs Ed G Whitney and Miss Myra Whited hosted a pleasant kitchen shower for Lida Barrow who will marry Mr Langstall of Shuron SC next month. School friends attended and toasted, with merriment. The article also mentions Horace Lewis from Castle Square Boston and preview of a Wisner Opera House performance next Friday night featuring Mr Russell’s company.
Crossan and others visited Eldora this week while residents, including Tom McDonald and Henry Peters, traveled to Chicago and Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Greet, of Eldora, plan a southern and Cuban trip, with a six week stay, as locals note business and social visits plus a minor illness.
Rev J H Mintier resigns from Hardin county Nas mission work after fifteen months, citing home duties. He started six schools, aided schools ninety six times, distributed 80 pounds of literature, attended sixteen conventions, made 1397 family visits, and traveled 6304 miles. A successor will be appointed. Mintier may be called to pastoral work. revival activity continues in other counties. Community laments loss to Congregational church and Sunday school. Also notes Homeseekers Excursions by Town Central Railway offering low fares for trips in February to April with 24 day limit. Contact Iowa Central ticket agents for details.
The Foxie Quilters faced Nevada on Wednesday evening in a bowling contest, with the visitors winning by eleven pins. Teams included Eldera Slack Meader Cook Williams Bencroft Nevada Cook Markland Frazier Rushanore four players. the Eldora team appeared underdressed and the match was not a strong showing for either side.
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