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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1908

Page

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Mappenings of Many Towns in Hardin County

Local items note visits and travel in Hardin County including Wilson’s brief return from Nara Visa and gatherings at John Simpson’s in Qwasa. The Ladies Aid plans a Thanksgiving supper. Pastor Manly preached at Eagle City. Henry Humphrey and Lina Pierce visit family. sisters Bertie Robb and Lina Pierce assist in caring for their father Jake Kright as his condition remains serious.

Wilson Nara Visa N. W S. Klopp Geo. Stot John Simpson Qwasa Ladies Aid Society Manly Christian Eagle City Henry Humphrey Ora George Shanerye Lina Pierce Walnut Grove Bertie Robb Burlington Kansas Jake Kright

Steamboat Rock Briefs Highlight Local Outlook

Steamboat Rock news notes mention Hamlin returning home, J Finster losing a farm animal, Queen set to occupy property soon, Eilers doing Dodge business, and visits by Oden of Conradis to Stevenson. Local religious and social events include Methodist ladies meeting, prayer services, bazar success, and family news. Several residents move or travel, including Koeningsburg and Schmidt to South Dakota, and sale events led by Schafer and Turner.

Hamlin Wiri J. Finster Eilers Dodge Ster Frankie Oden Conradis G. Stevenson Robertson Mason City H.' Potgeter Grundy Center Helen Small Missouri Theron Prindle Rayer W. Griffith R. Koeningsburg W. Schmidt South Dakota L. A. Watson Chris Schafer W. H. Turner Mrs. Watson California

House party guests attend Eden Styles gathering

Miss Eden Styles hosted a house party from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. Attending were Misses Bessie Michener Ruth Reece Mabel Audrey and Bertha Hastings as listed among the attendees.

Eden Styles Bessie Michener Ruth Reece Mabel Audrey Bertha Hastings

Rainsbarwers Again Prompt Letter to Eldora Herald

Editor Eldora Herald receives a reader letter defending Frank Rainsbarger from accusations of murder. The writer, a daughter of the man alleged to be involved, asserts her family’s truthfulness and condemns any pardon as unjust, citing decades of hardship and honor. The letter echoes public debate among Hardin County citizens.

Eldora Herald Hardin County Frank Rainsbarger Frank Rainsbarger Board of Parole

Movements in a Business and Social Wave Observed

A half week recap from The Herald notes Jos Spurgin arriving from New Providence and E Larkey’s trip to Algona. Mel Rinehart of Iowa Falls came on business, while H E Button from Alden attended court. Elpha Landisin of Verdel Neb visited sister Mrs Kellogg. C J Doepke Ackley boot dealer spent hours in town with Theo Roosevelt visiting and doing business. Thomas Ferris of the electric light and heat company, here part of the week, returned home. George H Wilson and wife of Iowa …

Chas. Rambo Eldora Jane Dean Marshalltown A. F. Styles Kansas Bert Smallwood D. H. Faris Chas Iowa Falls May Stanley Union A. C. Smallwood Leota Walton Elizabeth Lundy Thos. Ferris The Electric Light and Heat Company D. M. James Ambia Ind Mire Laura Ingraham

Local school notes and town items mix with ads and notices

A collage of mentions covers Creston high school activities and students with notes on classes, plays, and a Shakespeare study. Local residents and visitors are cited with brief moves to Chicago and Clarion, plus a Thanksgiving break. Advertisements promote oyster crackers and telegraphy training. The Herald urges Chicago Tribune subscriptions.

Religious Notices and Community Events Schedule

Churches announce Bible School and worship times across denominations. Sunday programs include a Christian church children's program on Nov 22 at 7 30 p m with home missions appeal, Methodist Sabbath services, Epworth League, and Bible study classes. A public sale near Steamboat Rock is listed with auction details.

Bible School Christian Science Universalist Church Baptist Christian Church Home Missions Epworth League Kersey King’s Men

Take Notice Prohibition on Shooting Remains in Effect

A notice warns against shooting on property south of the mill and west of the river, stating enforcement under penalty of the law. It emphasizes no further shooting is allowed and invokes legal consequences for violations.

Excursion Rates to Chicago by Northwestern Line

One and one half fare for the round trip on Nov 29. Return limit Dec 12. Full details at ticket agents. International Livestock Exposition in Chicago cited.

Chicago North Western Line International Live Stock Exposition Umit Dee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Citizens Savings Bank Citizens Savings Bank of Iowa Eldora, Iowa Loch Bud Hardin Herald Steamboat Rock the Herald New _ Gatherer R. M. Hughes Watson John Queen W. C. Cable Henry Bowers of Ivester J. W. Veiles C. L. ‘Schriver M. Merrill Martin Bros E. Christians Doctor Gethman Pitman Congregational Church W. Sharpshair Bertha Smith Albert Lea, Minn New Providence Radcliffe, Hubbard, Union Jack Frost L. EF. Brown Jos Spurgin E. Larkey Algona Mel Rinehart H. E. Button Alden Elpha Landisin Verdel, Neb Mrs. Kellogg C. J. Doepke Ackley Theo. T. Roosevelt, Esq Ray Geo. H. Wilson Mother Zella Lynk Crestonian Society Shapespheare Falls Mr. Wilson Geo. H. Jepsen Misa Long Mr. Jepsen Theo. Roosevelt Clarion Mr. R Dr. Roosevelt Theo, T. Roosevelt B. D. Rose & Son These People’ S Store National Telegraph Institute Davenport Town R. A Daily Chicago Tribune Parker Lucky Curve Postoffice Presbyterian Ats Jno Cretin Benj. Morse Wilts Chris Shafer J. D. Newcomer Company
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