Gilman Elected Mayor in Quiet City Election
The Mana section reports a calm city election with no mayoral opposition and two ward contests. George W. Ward elected city solicitor, C. McKeen Duren treasurer, J. M. Furman assessor, and F. Stauffer park commissioner. Aldermen chosen in First and Second wards with no opposition. Third and Fourth wards saw close mayoral and alderman races. Gilman praised for steady, capable leadership.
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J. A. Borsack
Citizens
J. Warthow
Independent
Gilman
Carpenter
Hubert Follett
Oa I. Warthow
Steve Sayer
J. W. Zeiger
Geo. W. Ward
McKeen Duren
J.M. Furman
F. Stauffer
E. D. Robb
Radcliffe and Des Moines Visitors Highlight Local Notes
Rev L N Rich a Radcliffe visitor Thursday and Friday Attorney Williams an Eldora visitor last week Rastor C E Myers of the Radcliffe Signal a Des Moines visitor Friday Special Raster programs to be rendered in churches Sunday morning Town election held Monday with regular nominees elected without opposition Weather hindered second Saturday market Grace Rorem and Mayme Sry who have been attending Side College are home art vacation Mrs Ed Miller and daughter power
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L. N. Rich
Radcliffe
Attorney Williams
Eldora
Rastor
C. E. “Myers
Radcliffe Signal
Des Moines
Grace
Rorem
Mayme Sry
Ning. Side College
Ed Miller
Daughae Power
Death of Mrs H B Clark Ties Past Enmity to Anamosa Case
The obituary recalls Mrs. H B Clark, former wife of Enoch Johnson involved in the Steamboat Rock era, with later marriages to Hamilton and H R Clark. She died Sunday after a lengthy rheumatic illness, fought death fiercely. The Herald offers charitable remarks and shields her past from further judgment.
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H. B. Clark
Enoch Johnson
Frank
Nate Rainsbarger
Anamosa Penitentiary
Steamboat Rock
Clark
Hamilton
H. R. Clark
Insurance names and firms listed in national market
National of Hartford, German Alliance of New York, Aachen & Munich of Germany, Merchants & Bankers of Des Moines, Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland, and Travelers of Hartford compose a section listing insurer and bond company titles in the insurance column.
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National
Hartford
German Alliance
New York
Aachen
Burial in Gifford Cemetery Near Eldora Services by Rev Lemon
The burial occurred yesterday in the cemetery at Gifford where the deceased lived before moving to Eldora. The service was conducted at the Christian church by Rev Lemon. The deceased was about 50, survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs Rolla Clark, maiden name Effie Johnson.
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Gifford
Eldora
Lemon
The
Christian Church
Rolla Clark
Effie Johnson
Union Boy Killed in Oregon Railroad Accident
Special correspondent reports Ike Howard nineteen son of Mrs. Mattie Howard Providence township died from injuries in a Oregon railroad accident last Monday. Carlos Gibbs traveled with him. Gibbs uninjured. The pair left home six weeks ago seeking the world and likely beat their way due to lack of funds.
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Times- Republican
Union
Ike Howard
Mattie Howard
Providence Township
Oregon
Howard
Carlos Gibbs
Ore mill contract at Gaines Brewster Jense mine
The Baxter Spring News notes Ford Goodwin Co has awarded a 160 ton capacity brushing and concentrating plant contract southwest of town. The mill, with steam power and rollers, is to be ready to run 60 days from the date of the contract and aims to be complete in every detail. The project is tied to B K Brown of Eldora who is said to own a controlling interest in the ore crushing operation.
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Baxter Spring
Kan
B. K. Brown
Eldora
Ford, Goodwin & Co
Gaines-Brewster Jense
Joplin Distaich
City Sewer Contract Awarded to Mulford
M M Mulford awarded the city sewer contract after a competitive bid. Eldora sale days reported as successful, while C E Miller & Son failed at New Providence in competing actions or sales events.
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Eldora
C. E
Miller & Son
New Providence
Eldora Sewer Contract Awarded to Local Bidder
The Eldora sewer system contract goes to M. M. Mulford, the lowest bidder among four firms. His bid, 944 cents per foot, will fund labor largely local, with Mulford reputedly trusted by residents. Work should start soon to meet the November first completion deadline.
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Eldora
M. M. Mulford
R. E. Jackson
Cedar Rapids
P. J. O'Neil
Town Falls
Jones & Roderick
Des Moines
Mulford
Eldora Market Day One Sees Rainy Start With Strong Horse Sales
Despite a rainy opening day and rough roads, Eldora market managers pressed on and Friday sales drew a good crowd. Horses sold well at satisfactory prices, with most sold by evening and remaining livestock and machinery disposed of Saturday. Overall, organizers called the first day a great success given bad weather and roads, planning another sale in a few weeks pending better weather.
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Eldora
O B Miller & Son Fail in New Providence Bank Trouble
News reaches New Providence that O B Miller and Son have been forced to make an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Heraia cannot yet detail liabilities. Reported to receive 40 to 50 cents on the dollar by creditors. The firm long regarded as conservative and careful, their failure comes as a surprise. Details to follow in a few days. North and South Dakota markets show upcoming sales this Tuesday in October.
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New Providence
Megers
O. B. Miller & Son
Heraia
Treatment for oat smut with formalin method
A farm remedy explains spraying oats with one pint formalin per forty gallons of water before sowing about forty to fifty bushels of oats. Treated oats remain smut-free for two to three years, though dampness reduces feeder intake. The report cites yield gains of one to five bushels per acre and annual losses of 7 to 12 percent without treatment.
Bethel Church Tops Local Notices In District Three
In Bethel church matters last Sunday several accessions were recorded in District Three Melrose township Grundy county Clara Davis closed her school last week Ben Bamford preached his last sermon this conference year George Walton shot thirteen ducks with seven shots last Thursday highlighting local church and community notes from Herald reporters
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East Side
Bethel Church
Clara Davis
Melrose Township
Grundy County
Ben Bamford
George Walton
George
Eldora News Briefs Include Local Visits and Assignments
Miss Efe Newby visits cousin Miss Grace Vigars in Eldora Junction. Wilber Barnard now stationed at Paulina. Mrs R W Caster works in Fannon's store at Hidora for part of the week. Mrs Geo Vigars ill under doctor care. Miss Viola Vigars home on spring vacation from Eldora High School. North Miller of New Providence visits sister Mrs A B Cobb at her home.
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Eldora Junction
Efe Newby
Grace Vigars
Wilber Barnard
Paulina
R. W. Caster
Fannon
Hidora
Geo. Vigars
Viola Vigars
Eldora
North Miller
New Providence
A. B. Cobb
Local residents visit and travel notes
Abbott Grandia Wright is very poorly. Mrs Kate Gordngr returned home from Oskaloosa on Thursday. Miss Anna Kramer of Dows visited Albert Leverton and wife last week. August Neuman supervisor of Ackley transacted business in town Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bedford and daughter of Iowa Falls were visiting this week.
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Abbott
Grandia
Wright
Ruth Colt
Disart Move Patches News From Ackley And Nearby
Local notes report families moving to Disart on Saturday linking to future home plans. Several residents and visitors are named for post office business, millinery changes, theatre and church events, and social visits. A death, community concerts, scarlet fever concerns, and editor’s wood theft note enrich the town chronicle.
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Eldora Sewer System
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Ds Kota
Brown Dry Goods Company
C. M. Haas
India
Eldora, Iowa
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Alden
Lucia Merrill
Grinnell
S. Fr. McKim
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