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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
1
The Eldora area reports roads improving, court term pending, and a March 30 city election. Readers learn of church meetings, town-building plans, teachers’ meetings, and local hires while noting sheriff candidate Thomas Walsh and various community activities impacting Ackley, Iowa Falls, Steamboat Rock, and Marshalltown.
Dr B B Purcell, practicing eye ear nose and throat specialist, will see patients at Emergency Hospital on March 10 and March 24. Specializing in ocular and ENT care for local residents.
Howard A. Furman and Miss Rose Wells wed at the bride’s parents home in Cherokee Tuesday evening in a small gathering of relatives. The couple, well known in Eldora, plan to establish their home in Panora where a furnished house awaits the bride.
At the bride’s parents home Morris Wheeler in Mineral Point March 11 Rev W E Stanley officiated. Frank J Norris of Ivester Iowa and Maude E Wheeler of this city wed. Mrs Norris popular teacher in Mineral Point for three years. Norris is a Grundy county farmer moving to a Crystalake Hancock county Iowa farm when roads permit. Best wishes for their new life.
At the home of Mr and Mrs John Lightfield the marriage of William Schwartz and Hattie Lightfield took place on Wednesday noon. Rev J F Black officiated as Andrew Schwartz and Rose Hilker served as attendants. A wedding feast followed and many gifts were exchanged for the newly married couple starting their life together.
In a brief letter the editor notes the Sioux City Journal editorial featuring The Herald editor was not handsome but similar to the original. He adds admiration for H A Burrell whom the paper portrayed, and commends eye doctor Talley for new lenses after years of eye trouble, recommending his services to others.
IS S W Sheckels, a hog buyer about 70, took an overdose of laudanum Thursday evening. Despite the family physician’s best efforts, his condition remained grave last evening. Local reports indicate little hope for recovery.
Rev J P Clyde to lead special services at Grinnell college next Sunday. Prof Charles A Noble will preach at the Congregational church with music in the evening. Cynthia F Frederick of Eldora died March 5 1903 in Jewell County Kansas aged 65 years 11 months 17 days. survived by husband Robt Frederick and a son. funeral led by Rev Greer Superior Neb. interment Eldora. Also notices praise Dr Talley optician. museum benefits at Equality Temple No 62 featuring Miss Alice Roosevelt and other acts. public admission 10c.
On March 15 at the Baptist church and March 22 at the Christian church special services begin and will continue nightly for a few weeks. All are invited. W. E. Svanutby T RR Wopkingon sign the notice.
Adjoining the town of Braddock Harmons county two full and two half sections pasture land with abundant water for stock. An elegant ranch site the land will grow in value each year rare bargain price ten dollars per acre. Operating a large nearby ranch plus several others in the county Emmons is among the best stock counties in North Dakota. For information call Drake Newcomer or address Radcliffe or Eldora Iowa.
The mystery of Henry Broer’s disappearance near Hubbard is solved as his body is found hanging by a tree a few miles from Omaha. About $16 is found in his pocket and his brother Louis H. Broer travels to recover the body for burial. Authorities note he likely suffered a mental breakdown over a church dispute.
A full section of land in Walworth county South Dakota 8S well located. Half under cultivation, balance pasture with a good small house well windmill and stable. Abundant water for stock. Land and improvements valued higher than asked. Price 11.00 per acre. Interested parties write J D Newcomer Eldora Iowa.
The latest fashion notes present a rich black corded novelty coat with white peau de soie revers, striped velvet trim, and tapestry embroidery. A double breasted Eton is described with V neck and back cuts, dual lapels, and Corticelli stitching, plus a winter coat with back fastening and front folds. The shirtwaist features a full baggy front over the belt.
Call at Mrs M Shadle's millinery store to view the newly arrived ladies belts and novelties. Store offers latest fashion accessories and updated stock to entice shoppers.
Pastor Clyde praised the Grinnell male quartet for a high quality program at Congregational church in Eldora on February 27 1903. Donald V. Mitchell second tenor Frederick S. Condit Wm B Olds first bass and Dudley L Smith second bass delivered engaging performances with violin solos by Mitchell. Audience requests encores and strong appreciation followed each number.
A report from a local high school dormitory area describes 11th graders hosting a gathering at Hal Hartin's home with California oranges and ice cream. Some seniors attempted to steal items, windows were opened, a window pane broken, and a soaking rain shower interrupted the intruders. A junior adds a note on fair access to treats while promoting storm sash services.
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