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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1904
Page
5
Oran Dighton a 24 year old farm hand was struck by lightning while working with a team three miles east of Whit ten Thursday afternoon shortly after 2 o'clock and was killed instantly. One horse also died. The Herald has no further details.
Cal ivin Carrie aged 80, longtime Harding county resident, died May 3 at his daughter Mrs Burnham s home in Bennett Wisconsin. His remains were brought to the city for interment and buried at 3 p m yesterday. All children except one son were present including Mrs Frank Hauser of Hidora Mrs E Burnham of Bennett Mrs Duane Sweet of Woden Iowa and D S Carrilel of St Paul Minnesota.
Messrs Albrook Lundy and A P Wilson of Eldora and a Marshalltown gentleman have bought a 200 acre oil farm near Chanute Kansas. They plan immediate development after recent visits to inspect the oil operations there. A source quotes the wells' output as nearly marvelous with large financial gains foreseen.
Department Commander Raymond urges all posts in Iowa to observe Memorial Day without games or amusements. He calls on post commanders to work with city officials and local press to discourage any arrangements or announcements of May 30 activities that clash with proper remembrance of fallen comrades.
The board reduced expert witness Vaughn to 71.60 and Hartman to 69.80 from claims of 890 and 372.85. They allowed only 4 per day plus railroad fare, citing Iowa law limits. The piece notes the hardship on witnesses and calls for a statute to reimburse such costs, while mentioning Mme Tsilka speaking at the Congregational church on Sunday evening May 15.
Supt. B. J. Miles of the Iowa Industrial School resigns effective July 1 to take the Washington DC boys’ reformatory post. Local citizens commend his twenty five years of satisfactory service under Superintendent Rei Mes, whose tenure will be hard to replace.
Iowa Falls resident John H. Carleton writes a heartfelt eulogy for Old Fox, the loyal family mare of J D Newcomer, recalling her speed, strength, and devotion. He honors her quiet service and burial, lamenting the horse’s passing while praising her steadfast nature and memory.
After twenty five years as superintendent he departs for a higher salary in the capital city. The Herald suggests J T Humphries, the present assistant, as the likely successor though the board has made no decision.
A new peddler bill repeals section one of chapter 32 and enacts a tax plan for peddlers outside cities. It sets annual county taxes from fifty to one hundred dollars, with county boards deciding specifics. exemptions include sellers of own work, wholesale merchants, and transient drug vendors. The act takes effect July 4. Also notices offer finance and medical remedies from local merchants.
Tickets go on sale by the Chicago Great Western Railway covering Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan and Assiniboia with travel in March and April.
Announcements from multiple denominations outline morning and afternoon services at Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian, Methodist and Congregational churches. Notable items include Rev X. 8. Cross preaching, W. M. lecture by Miss Kate Moss raising fifty dollars, seven new members, orphan support, and district and quarterly meetings with Holy Communion and presiding elder Pitner.
A Hardin county newspaper warns parents against letting young daughters roam at night or mingle with traveling troupes and unknown men. It cites moral dangers, urges vigilance, prohibiting associations with "bad" children, and notes the desire to visit the St. Louis World's Fair as a local interest.
Industrial agent W J Reed of the Chicago Great Western offers guidance on locations for mercantile business, professional practice, or manufacturing along the railway. He provides maps, leaflets, and information from the Endicott Building in St Paul Minnesota.
The church ladies are staging a charming entertainment next Monday evening to lift the outstanding debt. A pleasant evening is promised with the tableaux, music, and plantation scene featuring thirty litre pickaninnies, said to be exquisite and worth the admission. Attend to support the cause.
Allen Putnam denounces El Dora Mutual Telephone Co directors and argues for integrity in business. He cites contracts, combines, and the beef trust as warns and urges companies to stand together in their own switch. The letter precedes a public board update from May 3 1904 reporting county actions on precincts, bridges, and tax refunds.
The Eldora Iowa board of supervisors met in adjourned morning and afternoon sessions on May 2 1904 with all members present. The meeting granted Nancy Kane tax exemption on half of her 1903 homestead tax and discussed B and Sada work to Iowa Falls and other claims. An adjournment was taken to May 3 1904 at 2 o clock p m to continue inspections and business.
Tickets to California and return via Chicago Great Western on sale April 23 through May 1. Return valid until June 30. For more details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
The water works committee of Hidera Iowa invites sealed proposals for a 4 inch water main on Marion street from Olive to George street with hydrant and connections. City supplies pipe hydrant and related items. contractor supplies remaining materials tools and labor. Bids due May 21 1904 with cash payment upon completion. security deposit required. right to reject bids reserved.
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