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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
5
Hardin county fair in Eldora runs August 30 to September 2. Hardin county normal institute in Eldora takes place August 8 to 20. Chautauqua Town Falls hosts July 10 to 14.
The Herald cites a letter about James Webster formerly of Hardin County. Webster owned a north Eldora farm, went insane, died at the asylum, and rumors of a hidden fortune persist without proven truth. Invitations have been sent for July 20 in Newton for Miss Luella Crockett and Dr. Henry Vaughan Hinsdale.
Mrs. Ella B. Chassell is renewed director for Woman's Day at the Iowa Falls Chautauqua next Tuesday July 19. Eldora ladies will present at 1 30 pm True Social Spirit and Women of Germany with Mrs H E Bateson and Mrs Alice Marsh. At 7 45 pm Woman's Sphere featuring Mrs Ethel Ellsworth. Delegates from Eldora clubs include Mesdames A W Mitterer Alice Marsh Cora Stewart H B Bateson Addie Robb Ethel Ellsworth.
Two large circuses consolidate to appear in Eldora on July 26 with two parades at 10 30 am then two performances starting at 2 pm. Doors open at 1 pm for inspection of the combined menageries. Officials promise orderly, prompt conduct to handle a possibly record crowd.
Ben Bovee arrived in Eldora from Dakota five weeks ago to train here. He was a brother of WM Thompson and had been missing his home there. He arrived ill, grew worse, and died Wednesday about 11 o'clock. He was a single man, aged about 34.
Rev W E Paul of Steamboat Rock will preach at Hughes church at 3 p m Sunday. Presbyterian Rev X S Cross will preach in the Presbyterian church in the morning and at Point Pleasant in the afternoon. Baptist morning and evening services as usual conducted by Rev Stanley. Methodist storm last Sunday affected attendance but a fair audience heard the sermon to young women. Congregational usual preaching both morning and evening by the pastor. Sabbath School and Christian Endeavor at usual hours.
Hannah Bailey Pidgeon daughter of Josiah and Mary Bailey born near Wilmington Ohio July 15 1844 died at New Providence Iowa July 9 1904 aged 59 years 11 months 24 days She widowed in 1868 to David A Pidgeon survives with four children all residing in this county Her only brother and sister live in Wilmington Ohio The family moved to New Providence in 1881 funeral at Friends church New Providence July 11 1904 conducted by Rev R R Newby Also notes Hagenbeck trained animal exposition at St Louis 1904 featuring tiger riding elephants giant snakes and other exhibits with animals from the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1893 and more
Licensed to wed for Ackley Eldora and Iowa Falls includes Chas Reppbarger and Mary Neville J T Harnett and Vernon Hewland Benedict and Anna ONeill G A Stewart dentist listed at second stairway south of post office in Eldora Iowa Falls Ackley relations.
William Ayres died at his home east of Eldora on July 12 at age 73 after a long illness. Born in Tyrone Pennsylvania in 1831, he moved west as a youth, married Eunice Parks in 1857, and settled on the Ayres homestead near Dixon Illinois. Eight children were born, four surviving with the widow. burial followed at Eldora Cemetery after services at the family home. He previously lived in Marshalltown before returning to the Buckner farm east of Eldora in 1882, becoming a prominent local farmer and carpenter. The funeral was led by Rev. Chas C. Warner and Rev. Stanley, with large attendance and noted hospitality. A separate feature describes Jerusalem’s World’s Fair exhibit replica and its many attractions.
Union Rev Mrs Clement travels to Racine with family after brother in law death. Mrs Allie Packer adapts to post office duties while the Business Men's Club plans a three day carnival August 18 to 20. July and August union meetings rotate among churches. Mrs Kirt Wilson heals after sun treatment in Fort Dodge. Eva Stewart and sister Polly travel East. Star contest votes earn complimentary tickets. Mrs Beeson-Dickson visits Hardin and Marshall counties. her Idaho home is Star. A social at FE Watsons honors Mrs Clement with a large turnout from Union New Providence Chester and neighbors. An evening of music, light fare, and a love gift of about 25 dollars is reported.
At the Industrial school a wedding was held at 9 pm with Rev. Geo B Shoemaker presiding. Joseph I Harnett and Vernon Howland, both popular workers, wed in the west parlor with about 50 guests. A two course dinner followed and the couple left for St Louis to honeymoon near the world’s fair.
Davis and Moser are sole agents for Wheeler screens with all regular sizes priced as quoted.
Mrs. Curtis is on the sick list in Berlin. Several visitors drop by including Bell Bender from Hidora Everett Frisbie visiting relatives Boyd Cartwright at his sister’s Mrs J Jackson Townsend’s over Sunday. Minnie and Mabel Smith from Clarion visit C W Fossler’s Mrs Tom Sheldon and daughter of Eldora at Mr Bender’s. W J Bowers and wife with Chas Corbett and sister from Eldora attend church Sunday. Del Cross toured the Rosebud reservation and liked places there. Ernest Frisbie, employed by A J Hayden, had a runaway accident with a team and cultivator. horses escaped uninjured but damaged equipment.
J. Quiggle visited Iowa Falls on Wednesday. Mrs John Warn of Eldora is visiting friends here this week. Rev Dinger of Cedar Rapids will preach Sunday July 24. Maud Stotser and grandmother Mrs I Klopp spent last Wednesday in Iowa Falls. Misses Ella and Ina Stotser stayed with their uncle in Buckeye. W S Wickham of Steamboat Rock was here Tuesday and plans to begin work on the schoolhouse soon.
The ad proclaims Hyomei superior to patent medicines, offering a 100 percent guarantee refund if it fails to cure. It argues the natural cure is breathing Hyomei rather than swallowing remedies, claiming 99 percent success and listing Wilson Drug Co. as seller.
Two pure bred registered Angus bulls offered at bargain prices. One is a yearling and the other three years old. Descriptions note good individuals. Call or write to ESSER A. at 41-2W Grundy Center Iowa.
In Hardin county Iowa district court during the August 1904 term plaintiff Kirkpatrick seeks a fee simple title to combined parcels in sections 30 and 31, township 88 north range 19 west, against unknown claimants and heirs of Anthony Surls. The petition notes intestate death, heirs, prior possession over ten years, and prays for title quieting free of encumbrances unless defendants appear by August 10, 1904, otherwise judgment by default at the August 22, 1904 term.
Notice is given that on July 15 1904 Max G Oppenheimer was adjudicated bankrupt in Cedar Rapids division Iowa Hardin County. The first meeting of creditors will be held July 26 1904 at the undersigned office in Edora Iowa at two o clock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business.
An advertisement extols Dr White's Electric Comb patented Jan 1 1908 claiming it cures dandruff hair loss and nervous headaches and, with the Electric Hair Brush, makes hair curly in 26 days. Thousands sold across the United States with growing demand. Mens size 25c ladies 50c half price during introduction. Decatur Ohio (0).
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