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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
5
After a special election to fill the vacancy caused by T D McDonald resignation first ward voters chose S Newcomer over Dr O Koeneman by a 29 to 20 margin. Newcomer, a young business man, is expected to serve constituents well.
The Marshall town Fish Protective Association held its first picnic at Steamboat Rock. despite high roily water the fishing was good with several prize catches. George A Reed won largest game fish with a two pound seven ounce black bass. Mrs. W. C. Rodgers took the ladies prize for a one and a half pound bass. The day featured races and a ball game, ending with a favorable report on the event and plans to settle expenses.
An OCR fragment describes a Clear Lake excursion by the Aineers on Sunday June with boating fishing and bathing. It mentions a special train from Eidora via the Iowa Central at 9 10 am and a return trip departing Clear at 7 00 pm. The text is garbled but indicates a local county event in Hardin County with a fight reference.
Evening costume features Liberty silk with satin ribbon rose corsage a bertha of Luxenil lace and pink medallions. skirt bands with lace points and medallions. Garden hat of Tuscan straw with green velvet wreath and pink rose accent. Married June 10 in Providence township Rev John P Clyde officiates Ray Hall and Miss Flossie Wright plan to start housekeeping in Hardin county. Readers urged to settle outstanding pens as they prepare to move.
Orris Frisbie died at his Jackson township home in Hardin county on Wednesday June 10 1903 at age 76. He was a Pennsylvania native born near Canton Bradford county and had lived in the Berlin neighborhood for about forty years. He leaves three children M P Frisbie Edith Bailey and Asa Frisbie two sisters Mrs E M King and Miss Martha Frisbie and a brother Maurice Frisbie. His wife died soon after moving to town.
W S Porter arrives with surveyors in Alden to extend the C I and M railroad and possibly add an electric light plant after purchasing work rights and property from W S Porter Co. His son W S Porter will lead active efforts. The Herald ad page demonstrates strong local advertising value. The Gifford Tile Works touts hollow brick quality.
Eliza Jane Roseborough born May 17 1853 Fulton county Ohio daughter of J W Roseborough died May 29 1908 in Eldora after kidney illness She taught in Ohio and Bryan Ohio before moving to Hardin county and marrying E S Blydenburgh Oct 9 1902 She was active in M E church Sabbath school W C T U and died after six days illness Interment at Elmira Ohio with service led by Rev Coslet and Rev Lucia Card of thanks from E S Blydenburgh for support during her illness.
The Epworth League will host an ice cream and strawberry social at the residence of F. B. Near Wednesday evening. Several members of the Bidora band will provide music. Everyone is welcome.
The Herald offers a modern wall atlas at no cost to subscribers. Front page shows world flags, then town map with county seats, U S map, hemispheric maps, and state capitals with population and area data. Atlas normally costs $1.00 and is available only at The Herald office. Also includes an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents.
Young man with capital and hustle can seize 200 acres of clay loam land in Gates county Wisconsin for 8250.00. Three miles from a Soo-Rail town, 30 acres under cultivation, 80 acres extra can be cleared, 40 acres marsh meadow, balance timber. High land with creek, some fencing, suitable for grain and hay. Will accept half cash and rest on 6 percent long time. Inquire A. Kleinert at Rosemeyer and Kleinert studio Eldora.
Eldora resident Andrew J Nutting recalls persistent kidney trouble with excruciating backache and sleepless nights. After trying various medicines he found relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills, noting normal secretions and restored strength. Sold by Smith Reed drug store. Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The advertisement emphasizes that proper nourishment rests on a healthy stomach and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures appetite loss weakness nervousness headaches constipation sour risings indigestion and related stomach troubles. Sold by Smith and Reed.
On Sunday June 21 1803 a special train runs via Iowa Central under Marshalltown Division 0f 600 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Depart El Dora at 9 10 a m round trip 1 60 dollars. Return from Clear Lake 7 p m. For info contact committee J M Speers R F Holt Wm Jennings or mail Geo M Martin DPA Okalosa Iowa A B Outts GP T A Minneapolis Minn
A round trip excursion for 15 dollars to Texas via Missouri Kansas Texas lines from Missouri to all stations on its lines in Indian Territory and Texas. Stopovers south of Clinton Missouri and Kincaid Kansas through July 1st. Final return limit July 7th, 1903. Inquire at Kitty St Louis for details.
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