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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
1
Eldora page bursts with notices from vendors and clubs. Brass and Reed evenings, ice cream socials, a planned circus by Wallace Hagenback show, a note on Rev W G Gay’s call, and portraits of local couples plus institute praise. The Hinshaw Grand Opera Quartette tours Hastings and Greeley after a Hardin county origin. Local real estate and lumber ads underscore ongoing town growth.
A long time friend lauds O. J. Smith editor of The Herald praising his dedication to moral government and unity. He recalls Smiths Hardin County Citizen leadership and his deep hometown interest, hoping his upcoming rest brings renewed benefits to the community.
A half week update reports Mrs. T. Boylan returning from St. Paul and Geo. Starr back from a lakes vacation. Chas and Steve Moser left for the Dakotas on business. Mrs. S. M. Weaver of Iowa Falls attended Hinshaw’s entertainment. Dr. Wm. Whitney and Mrs. Conger visit. Bert Burlingame returns to health. Grandpa E. R. Bowe travels to Browerville seeking rest. Mrs. Porter and daughter Hortense head to Grand Lake Colorado for the summer. C. M. Haas departs for a eastern trip to stock up on dry goods. W. N. Clifford leaves for Philadelphia to prepare for next year. he’s tied to commerce in local schools.
A fragment notes a writer’s wish that the subject remains renewed for future battles, dated July 23, 1908, and signed by Subscriber Towa Falla.
Byron Donovan learned Sunday afternoon that his brother James W Donovan died at his Council Bluffs home. James lived in Sheldon decades ago and worked as a railroad contractor, later moving to George and then Council Bluffs. He was about 60, served in the Civil War, and left many Northwest Iowa friends. Interment is in George. funeral arrangements aided by Fred Marshall of George and family. Davis Moser advertise Wheelers screen in this notice.
Mrs G H Burlingame and daughter Margie of Iowa Falls spent Tuesday with Mrs J Burlingame. Mrs Stephen Davies, visiting her mother Mrs Hd Burling, returned to Omaha. Mrs Bert Oldham returned from Omaha visit and recovered from illness. Mrs W E Collins and her little daughter of Ellsworth Minn are visiting Mrs Mary Scurry. Miss Anna Peisen and Mrs Jno Peisen plan Milwaukee visit for two weeks. Miss Mary Brown enjoyed two weeks off from Eldora Department Store and visited near Sioux City. A J Anderson and wife visited Union in their auto with granddaughter Hazel Humeston. Mrs Ellis D Robb and children spend a few weeks at Clear Lake while Ellis works as State bank examiner. Chan Frank and family visiting southern Iowa. Charley on his rural mail route No 4 takes his annual vacation. Ex mayor Geo S Gilman returned home from Chicago.
Harmpton and Eldora met on Thursday with Eldora defeating Hampton 5 to 2. Hampton pitched well but received poor support at key moments while Eldora’s shortstop starred at bat and in the field. W. J. Murray umpired satisfactorily and the event was a financial and athletic success enjoyed by players and spectators. Hampton manager Dr L Jeffrys earns commendation for bringing his gentlemanly team to Eldora.
Minnie M Moon transfers to E W Wolfe in 1-88-20 for 1090 dollars. Chas O Ryan to Artie B Rash in 36-86-21 for 10400. Daniel N Blair to Chris Crawe in 11-14 blk 2 Hoovers Add Hubbard for 950. John W Crosby to Orcie I Grissey et al in 8 blk 1 Hoover's Add Hubbard for 600. Charles A Clancy to Fredrich Koep pen Its 9-10 blk 2 Hoovers 2nd Add Hubbard 1200. W S Ceman to Emma B Francisco in 100 ft It 8 blk 7 Hulbert's Add Eldora for 1500. J H Bales to Paul C Schultz et al It 11 blk 11 New Providence for 700. J S Ellaworth by Ex's to Wilda R Cooper It 18 blk 5 Buckeye for 160. Abbie J Foster to Frank T Slayton land in sw and part se 14-89-21 for 1400. Chas O Ryan to Oscar E Wood in n 4 ge and sw se 25-88-20 for 9000. KK S Blydenburgh to Walter L Keller ind for 2000 in nw 12-86-21. Carbon paper for sale at this office.
The Hinshaw Grand Opera Quintet from Chicago performed in Eldora with engaging singing and piano numbers from a 75 piece repertoire. The audience praised the musicians, and Eldora Motor Club and local hosts earned gratitude for hospitality and staging. The review notes the ensemble’s professionalism and audience connection without encores, closing with travel onwards to Huntings Nebraska.
Stockholders of the Des Moines falls and Northern Ry voted Friday to transfer ownership to the St. Paul and Des Moines railroad company. 7485 of 9025 shares were represented and the sale was unanimous. Management and office operations remain unchanged for now, with possible relocation of general offices and shops from Iowa Falls to Des Moines within a year.
The Cres cent Lumber Co announces a price on lumber and notes its involvement in the coal trade for the coming winter. The message includes a contact phone number I60.
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