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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1906

Page

5

Homeseekers company date cancelled at Wisner odeon

The Homeseekers company scheduled to appear at the Wisner opera house next Friday evening has been cancelled after their Des Moines engagement was disrupted by a fire at the Grand Opera House. The Des Moines fire destroyed all their property, forcing cancellation of all dates. The Herald editor explains he is busy with his own work and has no intention to quarrel with critics, aiming instead to deliver a good county paper and peaceful relations. Petty advertises Mohair waistings and Henderson tailor made corset.

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Miss Beulah Logan recounts Micronesia mission work at Congregational Church

Miss Beulah Logan, a missionary to Micronesia, gave three addresses at the Congregational Church on Sunday, sharing years of work among island peoples, near-drowning survival, and plans to return to service. The Eldora lecture course committee for 1906-07 was announced with officers named, and The American Boy issue for March highlighted as a top feature with various stories and 78 illustrations.

Beulah Logan Pacific Micronesia Congregational Church Warner Miss Logan Micronesia America Missionary Society Eldora W. E. Stanley Ella B. Chassell A. J. Cavana Jalis D. Robb F. J. Edgar Jno. T. Soylan Clarence Hawks Joe Dan The Herald California Ohio Sprague Publishing Co Detroit Mich

DeWitt's Little Harry Risers Promote Headache Laxative Aid

An old ad touts DeWitt's Little Harry Risers as a safeguard against headache constipation and liver trouble. It claims the pills are gentle and non gripping and recommends keeping a vial at home and taking a dose at bedtime. Sold by Smith & Reed with subscription for The Herald.

DeWitt Harry Risers Smith & Reed, Ie Smith & Reed, v

JUDGE C W SMITH DIES AT ALBION HOME

Judge C W Smith former Marshall county official and longtime New Lights preacher died after a brief illness at his daughter Mrs De Marsh’s home in Albion aged about eighty two. He helped in the county seat battle and leaves his wife, one daughter and one son. Funeral set for Albion with interment in Marshalltown. Mrs Smith was at his side at death. Petty advertises spring wash goods in Midora.

W. E. Marsh C. W. Smith Albion Marshall County Iowa Smith The New Lights Joseph Smith

Industrial School Minstrels Draw a Good House at Wisner

The Industrial School Minstrels performance at Wisner Opera House drew fair patronage Friday night. The program showcased songs, solos, and readings by boys, with notable performances by Cyril Morton Arthur Barber and others. A closing note lists participants and a last line mentions a trade offer for eggs.

Wisner Opera House

Death of Mrs. Susan Fisher in city home

Mrs. Susan Fisher aged sixty eight years ten months and fourteen days died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs. Joseph Smiths home in the city. She was born May 16 1837 in Tusciross County Ohio and funeral services were held Sunday at the Smith residence conducted by Rev W E Stanley. She belonged to the M E church.

Joseph Smith Susan Fisher Iowa Falls

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Iowa Township Transactions

A compilation of property transfers showing numerous deeds across townships, with buyers and sellers including Raub McKim, Geo J Shoenhair, Henry Ziesman, William Fries man, J U Johnson, FJ Martin, Ray S Hall, John W Swaggart, Geo B Speers, James Williams, Fred C Mossman, William Schwebke, Herman Or gell, William Sheldon, Fred O Moss man, red Nehring, Jas Lake, JC Campbell, Alice Bailey, J W Pearce, Henry Caraway, LeRoy Nott, Daniel Barnhart, Elizabeth Wilkinson, M M Palmer, John Bailey, Linneaus Daggett, Mary Haggin, Vern Scott, Anna Swanstrom, Elizabeth Windley, August Swanstrom, Myrta Hunt, Jos Biggs, John McLoud, Byam, Gusta Witherspoon, LA Graham, Samuel Waggiman, and Wm Patten, with varied parcels and dollar amounts listed across multiple townships and blocks.

Raub McKim Shoenhair Geo J Shoenhair J CU Anderson Henry Ziesman William Friesman J U Johnson FJ Martin Ackley Ray S Hall John W Swaggart Eldora R Cross EB Cross Geo B Speers James Williams Fred C Mossman William S Sheldon William Schwebke Herman Orgell William Sheldon Fred O Mossman Red Nehring Jas Lake Ellis JC Campbell William E. Nichols Alice Bailey Llarriet A Bailey J W Pearce Etal Albert Roske Friands Henry S$ Caraway LeRoy J Nott Etal Krank Sheldon Daniel S* Barnhart Thompson J & Tracy John W Mohler August Vandrier Daniel F Barnhart John Barnhart Hlizabeth. Wilkinson M M Palmer Iowa Falls Myrta I. Hunt Jos Biggs Wood 1St Add Union John McLoud Pope Byam Gusta Witherspoon Hubbard LA Graham Wm Langford N¢Ne Samuels Waggiman Wm Patten

Col Mason for Sheriff Leads Iowa County Race

Col A P Mason of Union is expected to run for sheriff though opponents insist he will enter at the proper time. Other reported candidates include Thomas Walsh C L Rogers and A W Mitterer. For auditor R A Vigars, a former Eldora resident now in this city, plans to seek the office, renewing a prior contest with Jay S New comer if he seeks renomination.

Jows Falls Times-Resiublican Col. A. P. Mason Union Thomas Walsh C.L. Rogers A. W. Mitterer Col. Mason R. A. Vigars Eldora Jay S. Newcomer

Protheroe Sells Interest in Midora Tile Works

William Protheroe sells his half share in the Midora Tile Works to H B Gardner of this city, retiring from the plant now run with Tom C. Meader. The firm becomes Meader and Gardner, with hopes for continued full capacity and profitable business this season.

S. B. Gardner Protheroe Eldora Tile Works Wm. Protheroe 8. B. Gardner Midora Herald Meader The

Albright Farm Stock Sale Expects Large Herds on Friday

Jacob and J B Albright plan a sale Friday March 9 at ten o clock in the morning. The auction features 37 head of horses and mules 30 head of cattle 40 brood sows and assorted miscellaneous articles. The sale location is the Jacob Albright farm six miles east and thirteen miles north of Fidora.

Jacob Albright Jacob Albright Fidora

District Court New Cases Filed for March Term

New cases listed in the district court include McCormick Harvester Co against Albert Dunda on note, Delaney Oil & Lubricant Co against Molter on account, George H. Wilson & Sons against Jack Dunton on note, and many more. Also noted are foreclosures, divorces, rent suits, contracts, and a liquor permit re-application, reflecting broad civil action activity.

Myra Y. Ifunt Jennie B Frank Wood I. Esser W. W. Blackstone A.M. Lyman L. Jones Joan Rath Henry van Gilten J. Ff. Fenton & Co Iowa Falls Max Gehrke William Mcbride Addison Pemberton A. J. Morvan J. D. Reed K. C. Curtis W. K. Smith Union Cheese Co H. la Cartwright F.cd. Lynn

Farm loan terms offered at Hardin County Bank

An ad describes two town houses Bowman place and the west house of F T D Lynn. It promotes farm loans through Hardin County Abstract Company at the courthouse, inviting inquiries for favorable terms on a desirable loan in Hardin county. Money is offered as a lure but the note ends abruptly.

Bowman F. TD. Lynn Hardin County State Bank Hardin County Abstract Company Court House Hardin County G. W. Grove

Indian Club Debates and New Members Added

Thus far our meetings have focused on organization and electing officers. On March 3 the program included roll call on Indian tribe names, a discussion titled The only good Indian is a dead Indian, and a debate outcome favoring the negative. Six new members were proposed and R B Lockwood was elected critic. Next program is Citizenship. SMORGH Epic, Club Reporter notes. An advertisement promotes unloading coal at the Iowa Central Elevator with coal prices quoted per ton.

Sitting Bull Frank Schultz Red Cloud Harold Blydenburg Spotted Tail Enzo Lamprecht Massasoit Dan Bates General Armstrong Clinton Ward Bertie Hoover Eddie Schultz Ray Sheffield Harry Trevarthan Chester Warner Howard Jensen George Molick H. F Greer R.B. Lockwood Smorgh Epic

Colored Canadian Concert Company praised by readers

Letters extoll a Colored Canadian Concert Company as a first class act with artists and a praise worthy chorus. Endorsing remarks come from J R Hargraves and Dr H C Mueller noting high suitability for lecture courses and Epworth League benefit events. Also mentions community endorsements and local ticket outlets.

C. M. Teenes Dearsey J. R. Hargrhaves Aukley Town M. TucKkmay Siks The Colored Canadian Concert Co H.C. Mueller M. 1 Church Eldora Epworth League Edgar's Jewelry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Homeseekers”” Company Des Moines Petty Graham Bros I. I. S. Minstrels Industrial School Minstrels Cyril Morton Montgomery Oleh Arthur Barber Larrison Brown Milo Billingsley St. Louis Lucy Lee Clarionet Chester Sourgis Sinclair Ceeeeeen Ree Woeett Cindy Carthod Barber Ked Tay Sam A.C. Sinerary A.C. Stnulaie Leonard Cola Benjamin Pulley Charveter Oalee A. Barker J. Montgomery A. Sinclair VY. Webb G. A. Stewart Warthow’s Market Edward Noyes Westcott David Harum Hidora Gilman Crescent Lumber Co Felenda Edgar’s Jewelry and Music House Wey THOS Larson Hardware Coo Eldora, Iowa Young Citizens’ Club Iowa Central Colored Canadian Concert Company Barnsy Chukeu E. Howard Bessie M. Harris Iowa Tralls Carey R. Jones Jp Leis Hidora Anna M. Peglow Buckeye G. Stockdale Austinville M. Roberts Church OF Christ Eldora,owa T. d. O'Connor Putnam and Mourvests Low Bible Steamboat Rock Roller Mills Prowlog due V_ Bass & Co Pespriabors Dfiardin County T. KE Pleasant Township Mack Wilson Mis S.d. Hoop Shafter Nouek Fido Cnet John Johnston Herald Office Deborge Speers Frank R. J. Baker
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