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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1904

Page

5

Ambitious town developments and press relations in Eldora

Mrs Maude Hamilton of the Lillooet and Hawkeye companies questions the reliability of certain statements as investigations continue. Eldora races to expand Emergency hospital capacity with Tower Bros completing brickwork. Hubbard enjoys a prosperous era with new post office and a large brick store planned by Arch Mossman for Havens and Rich. Marshalltown Times-Republican rep Thayer visits to promote the T R while Herald coverage remains competitive.

Maude Hamilton Lillooet and Hawkeye Panies Des Moines Tower Bros Morse Eldora Hubbard The Herald Arch Mossman Peoples Bank Messrs

Congregationalists Attend Major National Meetings

Rev and Mrs C C Warner and several local Congregationalists travel to Grinnell to participate in the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sessions. Some will then join the Triennial Conclave in Des Moines as two major denominational gatherings unfold this week and next.

C. C. Warner CO. McKeen Duren J. F. Hardin P. S. Davis C. E. Greer H. C. Sweet I. W. Collins Grinnell Congregational Church Great American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Des Moines Congregational Churches

Ryan Sells Out to E H Lundy in City Grocery Trade

C O Ryan sold his grocery business to E H Lundy in a transfer completed yesterday. The Herald does not know Ryan's future plans or whether Lundy bought stock as speculation or to run the shop. Ryan remains county recorder until January 1 and would then decide next steps. The trade was described as one of the city’s finest.

C. O. Ryan E. H. Lundy the Herald Mr. Ryan

One Minute Cough Cure Promoted For Children

Advertises a cough remedy claimed to relieve coughs croup and lagrippe instantly by acting at the site of trouble. It allegedly draws out inflammation heals and permanently cures by aiding lung oxygen supply. Sold by Smith Reed and others with coal price prompts from Davis Moser.

Enablio Smith & Reed

Roosevelt pension order not a blanket veteran pension

The piece explains that executive order No. 78 does not place all veterans aged sixty two on the pension rolls. It applies only to semi disabled manual workers who provide affidavits and evidence. The order acknowledges age as a factor of declining ability, but does not create entitlements beyond existing law.

Mr. Roosevelt Pension Office Congress Commissioner Ware Pension Bureau Roosevelt

Sisson of Felix Township Dies at 78 in Conrad

James Sisson born June 22, 1826 in Washington County New York died September 24 1904 at his Conrad home aged 78 years 3 months and 2 days He moved from New York to Felix township Iowa about 1856 with his first wife Agnes M Sweet They had two children Ida M and Willie S Agnes died 1864 He married Elmina Sweet in 1865 and had eleven children nine of whom survive He lived on his first farm until 1902 then moved to Conrad His neighbors recall his benevolent acts and cheerful disposition He endured years of illness before passing away on September 24 1904 a good man gone from among us.

The Herald James Sisson Washington County New York Conrad New York State Felix Township Grundy County Iowa Agnes M. Sweet S. L Azina Sweet Ida M Willie S Agnes M. Sisson Elmina Sweet Sis- 800 Citien

Honesty and memory in peace after loss

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Corrad Monday at 10:30 a.m. for a respected man, with Rev. W. M. Lemen officiating. Burial beside two children in Benson cemetery near Whitten. Mrs. C. W. Durland, east of Eldora, is a daughter of the deceased. County legislation details follow with claims allowed by Hardin County Board of Supervisors for Oct. 1904. Also listed are various county notices, printing, supplies, and telecommunication assessments and local notices including a Sabbath School convention in Eagle City and land for sale near Eldora Junction.

M. E Corrad W. M. Lemen Benson Cemetery Whitten Conrad Record Board of Supervisors of Hardin County

School Notes Describes Absences From Central Iowa Teachers’ Convention

The teachers will not attend the convention of the Central Iowa Teachers Association in Dubuque this year. Many students plan to attend the lecture by Dr. Russell Conwell. High school pupils at a basket social west of town report a good time. Several students are at the world's fair. Harvey Slack, Eldora high school graduate at Cornell College, spent Sunday at home and played right end in the Cornell vs Iowa colleges football game last Saturday, which ended in a tie.

Central Iowa Teachers’ Association Dubuque Russell Conwell Harvey Slack Eldora High School Cornell College Cornell Iowa

Cottage Residence and Farm Property Listed for Sale

A cottage residence at 81300 and a 100 acre farm at 2200 are offered by Co. L. Hays. The parcels total 100 acres with possible agricultural or residential use. Contact Co. L. Hays for details on price and viewing.

Community News Roundup From Union Columns

A compilation of local items from Herald reporters covers visitors, education, and events in Union. Grace Davis violin class grows. Midland Quintette opened the lecture series to a full house. eight girls prepare for a Demorest silver medal contest. Total Abstinence Club met at Henry Estep's. Miss Perla Shore visits from Boonville while making friends in Iowa. Carl Harris visits from Cornell College. Harry Sentman returns from Iowa City for medical studies. many readers note a successful Market Day Sale and neighborly exchanges.

Grace Davis Gonzales Jennings Union Iowa Tree Circulating Library Total Abstinence Club Henry Estep Rhodes Perla Shore Boonville N.C Rodwell Harry Sentman Iowa City

Local Figures Leave for Wisconsin and Spencer

Mrs Whitney extended her stay in Wisconsin while Lev VanMeter returns to the M E church at this place. Mrs J K Devendorf of Clear Lake visits her parents Mr and Mrs A LeMoine for a week. Rev Kinle moved his household goods to Spencer for the coming year and was greatly respected and missed.

Wisconsin

Dean's Ointment Praised By Former Superintendent

R F Ripley ex superintendent of schools from Eldora testifies that Dean's Ointment cured his itching hemorrhoids after trying many remedies. He says the preparation proved a godsend and is worth its weight in gold for anyone troubled with hemorrhoids or piles. Sold by Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.

Eldora R. F. Ripley West Hardin St Dean Smith & Reed Foster-Kilburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Alden Notes Adds Posts and People Update

Alden brief notices include Vanderburg spending Sunday in town Hoskins and wife visiting a brother in Germ an ia Rev Claus begins as minister for the German M E church Arrivals and visits feature Will McPherson and family Gillisple attend Spencer Atwooll wedding and stay over Mart Whitney returns from travel

Claus M. BE Will McPherson Alden Gillisple Spencer-Atwooll Mart. Whitney

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