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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1909

Page

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Home for which we are thankful Thanksgiving service at Eldora church

Large attendance filled the Congregational church for the annual union Thanksgiving service with choirs from multiple denominations. Rev William Ramsay led, assisted by Rev W E Stanley and J E Carney. Rev W E Van Buren absent. A brief testimony meeting replaced the president's proclamation. Donations supported local charities as mine disaster relief were prayed for. I E Carney delivered the sermon on home and thanksgiving. prayers followed.

Congregational Church Paul Kier Lyon Tabernacle William George Ramsay W. E. Stanley The Baptist J. E. Carney Christian W. E. van Buren Methodist Church Industrial School Iljrd H. Lyon Webster City Lyon Our City Stanley Cherry, Jr Eldora Carney Gov Ramsay

Congregational Ladies Bazaar and Turkey Dinner

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church will hold its annual bazaar and Turkey dinner on Wednesday, December 1. All bazaar articles go on sale at 10 a.m. on December 1, and none may be sold before then. Come early to choose from many pretty items.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Congregational Church F. D. Lindeman Jundies Society of the M. FE Lindeman J. H. Kramer F.dd. Lindeman

Farm Loans and Local Advertisements

Farm loans offered at low farm security rates with a call to inquire before placing a loan. Also advertised are twenty-five ladies cloaks being sold by M. Haas and auto coats advertised by B. F. J. McNem, urging readers to try one and be pleased.

7. B. Mayer M. Haas BF. J. McNem

City El Dora forms first concert band under Prof Bowen

The El Dora city concert band is organized with Prof Bowen of Charles City as leader. Twenty members have been assigned instruments including six cornets, clarinets, alto, French horn, trombone, tenor, baritone, bass, drums, and percussion.

Eldora Frof. Bawen Charles City I. E. Carney, Bert Hoover, Ed. Gilman, Glen Whitney, Henry Landis, Joe Johnson Chas Gilman Lon Leach Lynk Harry Lockwood Ed. Whitney Carl Rex Rex Furman George Aylesworth Guy Jones Ilo Lynk Sherm Williamson Ole Johnson George Readout Anderle Art Phillips Prof, Bowen

Booze Fighting At Union Sparks Local Debate

The Union Star laments rising alcohol fueled fights in Union evenings, blaming laboring class patrons and urging merchants to address the problem. An auction notice from Whitten advertises a Wednesday sale including a mare and farm goods, with train times listed and church dinner details.

Union Star

Youth's Companion Calendar for 1910 Preview

The Youth's Companion will present subscribers with a beautiful 1910 Calendar upon payment of the $1.75 subscription. The calendar features a Venetian panel titled Venetian painted by marine artist Thomas Moran, reproduced in thirteen color lithographs and expected to be a lasting keepsake beyond 1910.

Thomas Moran

Notice to debtors of The Lorkry Co

All persons knowing themselves in debted to the undersigned will please settle their account at once The Lorkry Co.

Lorkry Co

Joint session of Hardin and Hamilton boards in Eldora 1909

Hardin and Hamilton county boards met in Eldora on November 17 1909 to reorganize and appoint a new joint commission. Wm Weimer was elected chairman with R A Vigars secretary. A new three person commission including H M Sparhoe and A B Baxter will select a competent engineer and report, meeting within thirty days. The boards adjourned to Webster City on December 15 1909.

Hardin Hamilton Counties Eldora Iowa Neil Booner Hamilton County Weimer Jackson Marks Hardin County Wm. Weimer R. A. Vigars H. M. Sparhoe A. B. Baxter Webster City R. A Vicars WM Weimer

Schedule of Claims Against Hardin County

A fragmentary list shows a schedule of claims against Hardin County with numerous names, witnesses, and amounts. includes names such as Foote, Abbas Ridolph, Bryant Herbert, Callahan & Cond, Central State contractor, and many others linked to road, bridge, and hardware works. The notice ends with a sales-printing promo for Eldora Herald.

Callahan & Cond Carpenter Io Doblian Dolin David Harn Posse John Crier Weary Hendrickson Bw Hills John d Uu Wayland Pool Sledberg Andrew Hay Heros Hiasdware Oy Pecs Ruaphurd Peete Howes Way Tpusser Ewe Cee & Ou Johnsry Jiates Orvil Jormaison Andrew Wadalph BU Lord TE Lepley Geodiy, Lardware Soc LeMars Pruthig Co Marehia | Co Hbo Aid Hitaber Miller Michelson Michael Hay Michaelson J McGuire Ness Pet Larson Ness Wibnoss Welch Win Co

Hubbard Community News Highlights and Obituary Note

Funeral services for H J Manning were held at the M E church with Rev Muheleman and others assisting. Manning, a mail carrier, died after a stroke suffered at home following a mail route. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. Local notes include sick list items, visitors from Jewell Iowa Falls and Rock Island, school heating plant repairs, a Meeker school medal winner Iva Whitney, and temperance rally plans at Lincoln church.

H. J. Manning M. E Muheleman Brown Rich Mr. Manning Cal Boylan Etna Hoeffer Jewell Teeple Iowa Falls Manning Prof Orr Hubbard W. W. Hubbard W. F. Greenfield Kuhfus Livengood

Gifford Community Notes Reach Across Towns

Mrs Velma Peck in Eldora. W L Burns now runs the depot. Snow hindered corn picking. Sam Lepley loads cattle at Iowa Central elevator. Keller Co builds cement blocks. Lawler dance drew a large youth crowd. J C Peck and Lewis Campbell report first jack rabbits of the season. Bert Lepley returns from Independ ence as a Western Union lineman. John Herbert and sons strip CNW yard gravel for loading. Henry Schwark brings fine steers from Franklin county. Clary Davis works new kitchen roof. Mark Fenton loses potatoes to freezing. Robert Schwark travels to Kangus City about potatoes not fit for market. Henry Wilson visits father from Waterloo. he is about eighty. Two thirds of corn still in fields. Sam Hiseroldt and Chas Jackson buy cows from C W Townsend. Henry Guabrieleon visiting Robert Sayer and wife. Inquiry about other Berlin news writer. Arthur Hutchins leaves Johnston farm for Colorado claim. Isaac Rick learns of brother’s death in Nebraska. Mrs Amy Chilton helps Robin Sayer then returns home to Gifford.

Lawler J. C. Peck Lewis Campbell Jack Rabbits Bert Lepley Independence Western Union Telegraph Co Sam Hiseroldt Chas Jackson C. W. Townsend Henry Guabrieleon Robert Sayer Berlin Arthur Hutchins Colorado Johnston Isaac Rick Nebraska Mra Amy Chilton Robin Sayer Gifford

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