Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Semi Weekly Herald in Eldora, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1903

Page

1

Local Field Coverage Details Four Days in Hardin County News

The Herald reports four days of coverage across the local field in Hardin County with many items of interest. The dedication of the new library building on May 11th is announced, with program details to appear in the next issue. names include Rabbi Hirsch for the Iowa Falls graduation May 27th and T. D. McDonald returning from Iowa Falls.

Herald The Rabbi Hirsch Iowa Falls

Golden wedding anniversary of Stephen and Helen Whited

Mr and Mrs Stephen Whited celebrate fifty years of marriage on May 5 1903 at their Eldora Iowa home with five children present. Born in Cass County Michigan and Lockport New York the couple lived in Gelmond Alden and Eldora where Whited served as justice of the peace and auditor. Friends wish them many more years together.

Pittsfield Mich Stephen Whited Helen M. Pritchard Alice C. Burling Willis Whited Pittsburgh Harry L. Whited Ashland Oregon Myra E. Whited Eldora Bertha Louderback Pontiac Ill Cass County Michigan Lockport N. Y Whited

Auction Notice Whitten Iowa Rev Eaton Property

An Arabian family horse, gentle for single or double driving and a good rider. Includes buggy and harness. Oak folding bed with hair mattress and woven wire springs. To be sold at once, property of Rev J B Eaton who is leaving Whitten. Call on O J Miller, Whitten Iowa.

Rev. J. Beaton Whitten O. J. Miller Iowa

Death of Mrs. Fred E. Brown Reported in Brooklyn

An Old Citizen note: Mrs. Fred E. Brown died at her Brooklyn home on the 24th. She was the daughter of A. H. Phinney of Iowa Falls, where the Browns lived years ago. Mr. Brown, once a carpenter injured at the Hardin County bank erection, later worked as a stenographer and is now in the New York treasury. No further particulars received.

Eldora Hardin County Fred E. Brown Brooklyn Hardin County Bank Albrook & Hardin Treasury Department New York Tie Iowa Marshalltown Twidora California Estabrook Grundy County Ife Los Angeles

The Wastes of the Body and a Digestive Cure

The ad claims weekly tissue waste equates to two pounds for an average man and links digestion to health. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that enables digestion, rebuilds blood, and supports mind and body strength, sold by Smith & Reed and Dr G A Stewart at the post office area.

Smith & Reed

PURELY PERSONAL POINTS The Movements of the People to and From Eldora

A careful record notes arrivals and departures in Eldora with recent visits from Ackley, Marshalltown, Clinton, North Dakota, Trampton, and Geneva. Lawyer J H Scales visited from Ackley, Miss Anna Pelsen toured Marshalltown, J I Coverly went to Clinton, J D Newcomer left for North Dakota, and Chas O Ryan conducted business in Trampton and Geneva yesterday.

Coverly Clinton Chas. O. Ryan Trampton Geneva

Edward Estabrook Death Alerts Eldora Ties to California

Edward Estabrook dies in Los Angeles after contracting pneumonia. He was born in Edwardsville Illinois in 1822 and lived a life spanning Wisconsin, California, and Iowa regions. He leaves wife Mrs. H. T. Kneedler and daughters Margaret and Clara, plus many relatives, in Eldora and beyond. His political service included a one term in the Wisconsin legislature.

Grundy County Eldora Edward Estabrook Los Angeles Cal Estabrook Kneedler Margaret Clara Edward Astabrook Edwardsville 111 Boston Mass North Carolina St. Louis Wisconsin California Whig Party Grant County Wis

Hunter and Boy in Mountain Bears Attack

A hunter and a little Indian boy trek in California mountains where two drizzly bears threaten. The boy screams and runs as one bear pursues him, while the hunter reacts with urgency to protect. The scene captures a dangerous encounter in a narrow dell with hunger-fueled bears.

Bear Encounters Hunter Named George Nidiver

An unarmed hunter named George Nidiver faces a bear in a tense standoff. The bear advances with dreadful pace, then halts as Nidiver meets its gaze. The bear retreats slowly, leaving the outcome to guesswork about their thoughts.

George Nidiver

Neighborhood gossip from Heralds reporters

Berlin news note s include visits and family matters from Eldora Eldora area residents Mrs Alice Frisbie uncle O Frisbie Emmett Cable visits Mrs Scott Johnson meeting at her home Mrs Wm Crippin Iowa Falls attends society at Mrs Chas Jacksons Mrs Olive Heard visits daughter Maggie Crippin in poor health S Smith visits sister Mrs Charity Hiserete near last hours Geo Cable family visits Lowa Falls Elmer Fossler visits sister Mrs John Sheets brings Milo Pennington to grandparents Mrs Kirkhoff ill and reported death of Mr Kirkhoff at soldiers home Marshalltown Mrs Charity Hiserete dies of cancer at his son Sam’s home after previous illness Maud Jack remarks about Rocky Mountain Tea Ellsworth Drug Co. products

Ladies Ald Society Scott Johnson Wm. Crippin Iowa Falls Old Society Chas, Jackson Olive Heard Maggie Crippin S. Smith Charity Ihiserete Geo. Cable Elmer Fossler John Sheets Lowa Falls Milo Pennington

14th Annual Convention of Hardin County Sunday School

The Hardin County Sunday School Convention set for Union May 13 and 14 outlines a packed program across Wednesday and Thursday sessions. Key speakers include Rev. Clem ents, Rev. T. M. Price, Mrs. Lou Rogers, Anna Peterson, Rev. E. P. Ellyson, and Mary Barnes Mitchell, with topics on Bible study, teaching, home study, and Sunday school organization.

Hardin County Union Chas M. Maas T. M. Price Wes Crossan O. T Lou Rogers EP Ellyson Anna Peterson E. P. Ellyson Clara Ahrens J. F. Hardin EB. P. Ellyson J.&. Cruzan, Co Mary Barnes Mitchell J. D. Humphreys D. B. Hill J. L. Hackett T.R. Hodkin

Local items note travels and gatherings around town

F T Clampitt and family visits, Mrs Eigen and relatives travel to Oskaloosa, Grace Quick at Des Moines for Roosevelt speech, A W Mitterer on Minnesota land deal, J A Oswalt in St Paul land business, Mrs C E B Greer at Montour wedding, Rev Clyde assisting in Parkersburg ordination, Boylan visit to Belle Plaine, Mrs Winchester returns from California, Carry L Whited arrives for golden anniversary, Mrs E Benedict visits from Clarion, Nuckolls Ward Porter Hammond attend S R Shipley funeral, Prohibition era transition discussed, Estabrook dies in Los Angeles after moving from Grundy and Hardin counties.

Help Your Own Town Advice on civic participation and local investment

A civic exhortation urges residents to invest in town projects, support both wealthy and poor initiative, beautify property, be cordial to strangers, and buy locally. It calls on citizens to shoulder work, avoid gambling or negativity, and reinforce the town's character.

Ocular Ear Nose Throat Practice at Emergency Hospital

Dr B. Be Purcell, practicing in eye ear nose and throat care, operated at Emergency Hospital with dates April 21 May 6 and May 10 noted.

B. BE. Purcell

Old society notes and local visits from May week

J 8 Quiggle's May 7 gathering noted while J 5 Quiggle grades a road near George Shaner. Frank Strahorn shipped cattle to Chicago last week. I Wenthorn of Linden visits. Charley Foster and family from near Berlin visit W A Wickham. Joe Huse and wife visit daughter Mrs John Milliken near Macy. Mr Wingert west of Iowa Falls died last Monday. Ed Cross owns cattle near 2000 pounds each. Ed Cross and Geo Stotser staking out telephone line from Owasa to this place.

Quiggle George Shaner Frank Strahorn Chicago I. Wenthorn Linden Charley Foster Berlin W. A. Wickhams Joe Huse John Milliken Macy Mr. Wingert Iowa Ed Cross Geo. Stotser Owasa

Spring Tonic Promises Health for Family

A vintage advertisement offers Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic claimed to strengthen children, boost appetite, improve sleep, and aid the whole family. Priced at 33 cents from Elsworth Drug Co.

Elsworth Drug Co

Point Pleasant Patchwarms With Rain and Mud

In Point Pleasant Caleb Smuck works for John Wasson while Miss Gillie Clark suffers tonsillitis. Henry Smuck collects junk for N. Wolf of Eldora. Elmer Ostheimer ships four carloads of fat cattle to Chicago on Tuesday. Oreo Jones avoids a neck injury but is hit in the eye during a game against Hubbard’s red men on Monday.

Henry Smuck N. Wolf Eldora Elmer Ostheimer Chicago Oreo Jones Red Men of the West Hubbard

Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promises Vigorous Old Age

Ad claims neglecting colds leads to graveyard outcomes and promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for men and women to enjoy a healthier, longer life with vitality.

Catarrh Not a Stomach Disease Says Tests

Experiments with X Rays show catarrh of the stomach results from repeated indigestion. Cure indigestion with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure used by thousands to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia and prevent or cure stomach catarrh. Sold by Smith Reed.

Smith & Reed

Nickel Plate Road Promises Fast Service and Comfort

The Nickel Plate Road advertises three daily express trains with through vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club meals, price range 35 cents to 1 dollar, in Nickel Plate dining cars and la carte service. Chicago depot at Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue, city ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. John Y Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams Street, room 208, Chicago.

Chicago Chicago Depot Harrison St Fifth Ave City Ticket Adams St Auditorium John Y Calahan

Storm sash prompt service offered by Davis and Moser

Davis and Moser advertise quick storm sash service promising low prices. The note emphasizes fast response and affordable rates for sash installation or repair. Businesses appear to target homeowners seeking economical storm sash options.

Davis & Moser

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lohl Hardin County Field the Herald For Blanks Herald Office Wolf Fred McNeil Presbyterian Parsonage T. D. McDonald C. McKeen Duren Bowe H. H. Hendryx Harlan Homer Shattuck Nebraska Chicago Livestock Commission Lida Hanna the Lake Schools Omaha W. L. Hanna Dean J. T. Hadley & CO Weber J. Hadley &C Stephen Whited Wiil G. A. Stewart South Stranger Our J. H. Scales Ackley Anna Pelsen J. D. Newcomer North Dakota aRagaa Hi. Weard Webbard Alice Frisbie O. Frisbie Emmett Cable Charity Iiserete Sam Maud Jack Rocky Mountain Ellsworth Drug Co Rev.Clements Son F. T. Clampitt New Providence I. W. Eigen Oskaloosa Grace Quick Des Moines Roosevelt A. W. Mitterer Minnesota Werald J. A. Oswalt St. Paul C. EB. Greer Montour Tama County John P. Clyde Parkersburg Congregational Church That Place Jno. T. Boylan Belle Plaine L. C. Clark M. E. Church That City M. Winchester City F. Y. Winchester Carry L. Whited Mr. W E. Benedict Clarion M.peyton Cedar Rapids Ezra Nuckolls Geo. W. Ward W.8. Porter Harry Hammond Knight S. R. Shipley Town Falls Point Pleasant Caleb Smuck John Wasson Gillie Clark Nickel Plate Road U.S
Search Courier

Search the Semi Weekly Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Semi Weekly Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication