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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1909

Page

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Iowa Company May Get Big Contract for Post Office Tie

Marshalltown based firm led by H A Weisman markets the U S Package Tie a simple pressed fibre disc with a twine loop. The device, tested in Chicago, aims to save at least 175000 dollars annually by replacing twine in letter bundles and enhancing paper integrity.

Post Office Department Marehalltown U.S H. A. Weisman Charles H. Whitehead Frank L. Griffith Columbus George Whitton Marshalltown H. H. Nichols Jay Newcomer Eldora Frank Martin Ackley E. A. Dolan Des Moines W. J. Werner Chicago Washington U. S Whitehead Weisman Herald Newcomer

Farmers and Stallion Nerve A at Nears Livery Barn

Advertises a 16 hands high stallion Nerve A in show condition for fall season at Nears livery barn. Price 20 dollars for living colt. Mares disposed of or re m. Vicinity service fee. Marks and Newell owners.

be_ Marks & NEWELL Eee

Ways of Courts Tie Up Telegraph Case and Millinery Display

Mrs E G Scott against Western Union failed to prove timely telegram delivery after railway washout blocked reaching her brother. Plaintiffs dismiss without prejudice and plan to argue automobile travel could have met the deadline. Also notes a special display of elegant trimmed hats October 14 and 15 at Kate M Faaa’s Hat Shop.

E. G Scott the Western Union Telegraph Co Great Western Kansas City Kate M. Faaa

Picturesque gypsy camp by river bank near old mill

A Sunday scene shows a band of gypsies camping by a river bank near an old mill with women in bright red dresses. They told fortunes on Monday while men discussed horse trades. One young man faced a possible breach of promise suit. Gipsy Smith, a converted evangelist from England, attracts attention in Chicago. The piece notes gypsy rumors, language, origins, and public concern for families.

Israel Bohemia

Sensation Postponed in Mayor's Court Trial

The state of Iowa versus Wm. Smith and Fannie Smith was called for trial before Mayor Grant Tyler. Only Sheriff W. H. Niebest testified. the case was continued to Wednesday at 9:00 o'clock. Spectators filled the courtroom and a large crowd is expected for the next hearing. Witnesses include Ward for the state and N. S. Carpenter for Ruxton. Wood represents the Smiths. Sheriff Walsh will secure the defendants after arrest in Fairfield and the sheriffs report $184.06 found in their possession. The defense team includes E. H. Lundy who was delayed at the defendants’ request. The scene drew women with children present. The matter is anticipated as a sensational mayor's court case.

State of Iowa Wm. Smith Fannie B. Smith Grant Tyler Ward Will Ruxton N. S. Carpenter Smiths Wood W. H. Niebest Jefferson County Walsh E. H. Lundy

Eldora nine room house with two good lots for sale

A nine room house in Eldora with two good lots and a barn offered for sale. The listing notes the property includes a functional barn and emphasizes the favorable lot sizes and overall value.

Eldora Wilson

Old English Sport Bases Wrestling Takes Eldora Stage

Wrestling gains Weekly interest after baseball ends as Roy Bonner faces Geo Race in a tight contest. Ed Lorkey defeats Paul Hagenstein in a weighty clash. Young Bonner beats Sheffield in a long bout. More matches eyed in the Near feed shed with several pairings proposed.

Bales Johanson Roy Bonner Geo. Race Race Bonner Ed Lorkey Paul Hagenstein Lorkey Hagenstien Larkey Paul Hagenstein Young Bonner Sheffield Frank Emeny Rambo Blattsapieler McCulloch Robbins

Reverend Van Buren returns to Eldora by conference

Rev W E Van Buren is returned to Eldora by the Mason City conference. The Marshalltown district superintendent is Rev Fleming, former pastor here. A fire of unknown origin destroyed over half the business portion of St Anthony near Marshalltown early Saturday, with losses near 40000, much insured.

W. E. van Buren Eldora Mason City Marshalltown Rev. Fleming St. Anthony

Public Library Trustees Report and Inventory Update

The library board met to review routine matters and present the librarian’s report. New books are added each Wednesday evening, and the annual inventory is complete with all books accounted for.

Library Board of Trustees Desetcinveger

Hardin County Editors Planned Meeting Program

Hardin County Editorial Association schedules its third meeting for Friday afternoon October 22 at the Congregational church in Alden. President Furry appoints a program including addresses by editors from Ackley Eldora Alden and Iowa Falls with speakers from Des Moines and the governor to address the evening gathering.

Hardin County Editorial Association F. E. Furry Alden Congregational Church Furry O. E.winter Ackley S. B. Stonerook Paul C. Woods Eldora H. E. Button Woods Dldora Ledger Mark Furry Frank E. Foster Iowa Falls O. E. Winter Ackley Journal F. L. Spencer Manners Hubbard Monitor Sentman Steamboat Rock Pilot H. E B. Moffett Eldora Herald C. L. Meyers Radcliffe Signal National Editorial Association Seattle Iowa Falls Sentinel Ira Nichols Hardin County Citizen Lafe Young Des Moines Carroll

A reception at the old home with autumn colors

Mesdames F. B. Wilson J. H. Hammond and W. H. Merritt hosted a Friday afternoon reception in their spacious rooms. Asters provided colorful decor while guests enjoyed outdoor autumn scenes and refreshments served by Mrs. Burling and Miss Merritt of Denver. Out of town guests included Mrs. Hollenbeck visiting Mrs. Kier and Mrs. Wendell Huston with her parents before moving to Carrington North Dakota.

Mesdames F. B. Wilson J. H. Hammond W. H. Merritt C. Burling Miss Merritt Denver Hollenbeck G. P. Kier Wendel Huston Joseph Wallace Carrington North Dakota

Public Farm Auction Notice By Castel​lo and Brown

Aslam will quit farming and sell at public auction on his farm starting promptly at 10 o clock Tuesday October 12. Items include 6 head horses 76 cattle 12 cows 39 two year old steers 11 one year old steers 4 one year old heifers 9 calves 1 short horn bull 70 spring shoats farm machinery and more. Lunch at noon. Auctioneers J W Brown and Castel​lo with clerk J W Vanorsdel.

Aslam C. Castello J. W. Brown J. W. Vanorsdel

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