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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
5
A broad Eldora newspaper notices bustling with community items from theater bills and school openings to church events. It announces bargain days at The Herald office, local dining specials, and varied social happenings including sermons, lectures, and holiday planning across Hardin County.
A crowded column records gatherings and travel as neighbors visit, depart for Texas, Chicago, or Montana, and church and civic events. Notables include Jno T Boylan, Jno W Peisen, Mrs Ed Williams, Rev Geo Shoemaker, Miss Genevieve Hardin, Israel Doud, and Rev Steiner. Also notes on local theater East Lynne at Wisner, and a fish catch by Israel Doud in the Iowa river.
Court records show Caygin Warne and Beasie Butcher of Alden wed along with Simon Janes and Anna Hendricks of Oleves in a licensed marriage notice filed this week.
Mrs. W. H. Chilson died at the home of her daughter Mrs. H. W. Fannon in this city on Saturday November 21 1903 after months of illness. A native of Ohio she had lived in Iowa since 1850s and in this community for years. She is survived by her husband and five children all but one of whom attended the funeral Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. W. E. Stanley. Interment was in the local cemetery. The family and relatives express deep sympathy.
A noted lecturer will present a descriptive lecture and life like moving pictures with colored views of the world's famed Passion Play at St Mary's Catholic church on Monday evening, Nov 30 at 8 o'clock. The event benefits the church with general public invitation. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
Notice to all city water customers as cold weather nears the danger of fire rises. The water works report heavy daily consumption by nonmetered users, lowering night pressure and risking city fire protection. Citizens urged to economize and stop faucets and hydrants from running all night. November 25, 1903. 442 The Wilson Drug Co has bought Ellsworth Drug Store and will operate at the old stand. Mr. Wilson plans to expand stock and offer temperance goods with no liquor sales, seeking patronage from former Ellsworth customers.
Mrs. Kate Donaldson and Miss Susie Reynolds display a full line of fancy work once sold in prior years at Edgar's jewelry store. An inspection is solicited to review the offerings and arrangements.
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