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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1904

Page

5

Mayor Names New Public Library Trustees

At the city council meeting Monday evening Mayor Gilman named Ellis D. Robb Cashier of the Hardin County Bank Rev W E Stanley pastor of the First Baptist church and J D Newcomer as members of the City Public Library board for the ensuing year The mayor praised their judgment and noted their interest in the library Dr G A Stewart dentist advertised nearby.

Gilman Ellis D. Robb Hardin County Bank W. E. Stanley First Baptist Church J. D. Newcomer

Dam Crossing Ends With Narrow Escape For Two Men

A Quaker minister and a young man barely survived a boat going over Eagle City dam on the Iowa river. They borrowed Israel Doud’s boat, faced high swift current, capsized after the dam, and clung to the hull until rescuers pulled them to shore. The incident remains largely untold.

Eagle City Herald Iowa Israel Doud

Wolle Declared Bankrupt in Galt Bankruptcy Case

W H Wolle, a long time merchant in Ackley and later Galt, was adjudged a bankrupt on May 31. The first creditors meeting is set for June 13 at Porter Donley’s office in Eagle Grove at ten in the morning. Creditors may appear, file claims, examine the bankrupt, and appoint a trustee.

W. H. Wolle Galt Eagle Grove Porter Donley Clarion Monitor Wolfe Ackley

Eye Ear Nose Throat Doctor at Emergency Hospital

Dr. B. B. Purcell practices limited to eye ear nose and throat at Emergency hospital with dates May 17 and 31.

B. BE. Purcell

Cheap rail fare to St Louis for World's Fair travel

From Kildora via the Central railway the fare is eight dollars fifty five cents to St Louis with seven day return options. Tickets go on sale June 13 15 and 21. Through trains daily with dining cars and coaches. Trains pass the exposition and stop at the main entrance. Call agents for details.

St. Louis Kildora Lows Central Railway Agenta

Iowa Central Announces June 15 Ticket Sale

The Iowa Central will celebrate on June 15 by selling round trip tickets at the extremely low rate of 8.55 dollars for seven days. Call on agents for particulars and read The Hereid for the news.

Iowa Central

Eldora clay praised for brick making near state school

Eldora correspondent to the Des Moines Register corrects a Board of Control statement about lack of good fireclay. He notes abundant beds of fire and potter's clay around Eldora, with numerous brick sewer pipe and tile plants, and samples shown at the St. Louis exposition. Brick for sale at The Crescent Lumber Company.

Eldora Des Moines Register and Leader State Board of Control Col. Drake Eldora Industrial School For State Iowa East Liverpool Ohio

AT THE CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Presbyterian Rev X S Cross will preach in the morning and at Point Pleasant in the afternoon. Baptist Rev Stanley will address the young people Sunday evening on The Heroes of 1861 5 and the Boys of 1904. Methodist Childrens Day exercises Sunday evening with decorations and baptism of children. Rev A Baldwin presiding elder to preach Sunday morning. Baldwin chosen as delegate to the Los Angeles general conference. Congregational Usual preaching morning and evening with Sabbath School and Christian Endeavor.

Baptist Stanley Mason City Methodist Baldwin Danville Central Pennsylvania Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church, Will Preach Next Sunday Morning. Mr. Baldwin General Conference Los Angeles Mr.Baldwin Shoemaker Christian Endeavor

For Sale Cottage and Farm in Hays County

A sale listing lists a cottage at g1300 residence 2200 and a 100 acre farm priced at 6000 in Co L Hays.

Co. L, Hays

Red Cedar Posts Last a Lifetime Sold by Davis and Moser

Davis and Moser offer red cedar posts advertised as durable and long lasting. The listing highlights material quality and potential outdoor use, presenting a straightforward sales pitch aimed at builders and homeowners seeking reliable fencing and construction lumber.

Red Cedar Davis & Moser

Hardin County political chatter on state contest

Des Moines Register and Leader reports in Hardin county and Third district politics after a recent primary. Mayor J H Funk, Albrook, Dr Parsons and J S Stevens figure in shifting alignments and possible candidacies while officials deny any coordinated conference changing the state convention.

Hardin County J. H. Funk Iowa Falls C. BE. Albrook Eldora Town Falls Albrook Funk Burton E. Sweet Bremer County Dr. Parsons Furry and J.S. Stevens Cedar Falls S. M. Weaver Supreme Court John C. Crockett C. E. Albrook Savery Hotel Third District Des Moines Register and Leader

Iowa Central Summer Tourist Tickets On Sale

Iowa Central offers daily round trip summer tourist tickets to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and other Northern Minnesota resorts Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and more with returns through October 31st Call on agents for details or write A B Cutts P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Iowa Central St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Minnesota Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Callon A. B. Cutts P&t A Minn

DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed as Best For Sores

For a century Witch Hazel has been a remedy, but E. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago created a salve combining witch hazel with antiseptics. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is praised for sores, cuts, burns, bruises and piles, with counterfeits warned against. Sold by Smith & Reed.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt Smith & Reed

Eldora Iowa Billiard Room License Ordinance Adopted

City council enacts license rules for billiard and pool rooms requiring licenses from the mayor at 75 dollars per year, payable quarterly. cap of two establishments with up to five tables each. Repeals conflicting ordinances. in effect after publication in Eldora Herald.

Eldora Iowa

Odol Od Dyspepsia Cure Tones Digestive System

A historical ad notes digestion as central to heart health and claims Od Dyspepsia Cure relieves indigestion by reducing stomach strain and restoring heart function. It asserts Odol aids digestion and nutrient absorption, toning the stomach and digestive organs, sold by Smith Reed.

Smith & Reed

The Only Line With a World's Fair Station

The Iowa Central Ry markets a short, comfortable route with two through trains to the fair gates. It promises about three hours saved, avoided crowds at the union depot and streetcars, and lower costs by arriving near your destination. Sample excursion tickets and berth reservations offered by A. B. Cutts, G P&T A, Minneapolis. 9-30 Advertisement by Davis & Moser.

Iowa Central R’y Union Depot A. B. Cutts G@ P&T A Minneapolis Minn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Library Trustees G. A. Stewart Citizens Bank J. ¥. Hardin Towa Wolle the Exposition Board of Control The Crescent Lumber Company I Bey N.R. van Avery Harte J. L. Michael. Secordf Caifidirk Red Jackson Bros Owwusi, Lown W. P. Yartley Telephone Applance CO Madison Ave Dept. I A. D New York City Albert A. Leverton Steamboat Rock Lowa William Acton Fourth Street Lincoln Wilson Drug Co Ellsworth Co Temperance Ommencin C.E. Iliff A. K. Bank Des Moines C. H. Burlingame Wellsburg
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