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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

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Honor T N Hauser Dead in Hardin County After Long Life

Thomas N Hauser a longtime Hardin county resident died at his Union area home after a long illness. Born in North Carolina in 1822 he migrated to Indiana then Iowa in 1850 joining his wife Nancy Bayles with nine children surviving him. A republican he served a term in the state legislature and was honored for his honesty. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home with Rev Eugene Curless officiating and burial in the Hauser cemetery.

Thomas N. Hauser Hardin County Union North Carolina Indiana Iowa Will Hauser Eugene Curless Hauser Cemetery

Old Settlers Meeting Announced for September Dates

The Herald publishes notice that an old settlers meeting will be held September 19 and 20. The meeting place is not listed, and the full program will be published soon. Secretary is B. C. Blair of New Providence.

Herald Old Settlers B. C. Blair New Providence

Farm Loans at Lowest Rates Offered by J B Mather

J B Mather advertises farm loans with the lowest rates and invites prospective borrowers to call for tailored terms before securing a loan. The notice also mentions engraving cattle orders as a secondary service.

J. B. Mather

New Grading Plan Aims to Help Backward Pupils

Professor Cavana announces a district wide grading reform to prevent holding students back and ensure all advance. Children will do regular work no pages omitted, though placement in rooms may vary to balance crowded lower grades and lighter upper classes. The superintendent offers to discuss details with parents, saying the focus is the child’s good and thorough work.

A. J. Cavana

Haverty Adverts Growth Through Newspaper Outreach

J J Haverty, president of Haverty Furniture Company, champions newspapers as a powerful ad medium. He notes the chain expanded from one store in 1890 to ten today, with 1909 profits aligned with 1907-08, crediting increased newspaper space, refined messaging, and ongoing advertising as key to growth.

J. J. Haverty Haverty Furniture Company Mason and Dixon Haverty

New District Court Cases Filed In Past Week

A batch of civil actions were filed with the district court in the past week. Franklin Benjamin sues Peterson Electric Light and others on a note while Benjamin sues Iowa Falls Electric Light and Power Co and others in a mortgage foreclosure matter. Webster sues John C Webster et al for partition. H Peters as guardian sues Modern Woodmen of America and Ida Nye to recover an insurance policy. Henry Broer and Louie Broer sue George Eller for wages. James B E Caine sues Mark Mellows for partition. Estate of W R Craig vs Iowa Central Railway Co in damages. Chas G Hibner sues M L Thome on a note. Richardson Coal Co sues Treedman on an account. H Cable sues Morton Lesh for damages. Herman J Smith sues Henry Ricksmeier to recover commission on land sale. Estate of W R Craig Admr Mason vs Iowa Central By Co damages listed at 10000 dollars. Applications filed for permits by Henry E Reth and Anton C Jaeger. The Herald announces business card printing for merchants and farmers.

District Court Franklin Benjamin Peterson Electric Light Peterson Heat, Light and Water Co O. F. Peterson Franklin. Benjamin Iowa Falls Electric Light & Power Co Frederick W. Hill James A. Webster John C. Webster H Peters Bernice Lekerman Modern Woodmen of America Ida E. Nye Henry Broer Louie Broer George Eller James BE. Caine Mark Mellows A. P. Mason Adm’r W. R. Craig Iowa Central Railway Co Chas.’ G. Hibner M. L. Thome Richardson Coal Co Treedman H. Cable Ve Morton Lesh Henry Ricksmeier A. P. Mason Admr Iowa Central By. Co Henry E. Reth Anton C. Jaeger

Eldora Wins and Loses in Final Union Series

Eldora defeated Union 2 to 0 at home on Friday then lost 8 to 0 at Union on Saturday. In seven games the Union team won two, Eldora two, and three were split or not listed. Monday Eldora beat Buxton 8 to 5 here. season ends with Kirk pitching.

Eldora Union Buxton Eldora Wong Herald Kirk

Mrs Lois Wheeler Dies at 86 in Clay Township

Mrs Lois Wheeler aged 86 years 11 months died at her home in Clay township Monday afternoon after a years long illness. She came with her husband to Hardin county nearly fifty years ago from New York state where they wed in 1841. Survived by husband deceased since 1861 and four children Amelia Rambo Roland Morris and Emma. Funeral from the home this afternoon with Rev Stanley, Eldora cemetery interment.

Lois Wheeler Clay Township Hardin County Stanley Eldora Cemetery

Animal Husbandry Grads In Demand At Ames College

The Animal Husbandry department at Iowa State College reports its largest graduating class yet with graduates filling lucrative positions. About 86 percent work as farm or ranch managers, with starting salaries from 1200 to 1500 dollars and some exceeding 2000. Notably, Don Griswold secured a top post at Texas Agricultural College. Ames grads have been hired in 27 states and four foreign countries in seven years, and Edinburgh University plans to send scholars to Ames for graduate work, two already en route.

Iowa State College W. A. Forbes Don Griswold Texas Agricultural College Ames Edinburgh University of Scotland Scotland

Real Estate Transfers in This Week’s Ledger

Transfers recorded include M P Babcock to Thos L Reeder for part of sw 4 ne 7-87-19 at 3500 dollars, A L Hans to Z Hangon Ital partial in Radcliffe block 5 at 1000, Alice Wing to Arend Jonker Ital and 9 block 1 Ankrum’s Add to Gifford at 1 dollar, B Culver to A F Peter partial Out Lot 6 Eldora at 1026, Geo F McGowen to R L Bixby in Invina Add to Union at 800, plus 8 more transfers including Eldora and related parcels.

M. P Babcock Thos L. Reeder A L Hans Hangon Ital Radcliffe Alice Wing Arend Jonker Ital Ankrum Gifford H B CC Culver A F Peter Eldora Geo F McGowen R L. Bixby Bik Invina Union Frank J. D.newcomer Chileon

Daggetts Celebrate Wedding Anniversary Gathering

A large Daggett family gathering at East Side home to celebrate the 22nd wedding anniversary of L A Daggett and his wife. They migrated from Maine in 1867, settled near Conrad, Iowa, now owning 400 acres and active in banking duties at the First National Bank, with descendants across multiple households all described as devout Christians.

Daggett Anamosa Minnie Willis Daggett James Daggett Chas. R. Stubbs Conrad Joel Wheelock Liscomb First National Bank of

NEW PROVIDENCE SHARES LOCAL NOTES AND TRAVELS

Attendance and visits populate the week with field meet talk at Conrad, state fair travel by W T Kersey and daughter, trips for Mrs. Amanda Hadley and Mrs. A E White, and visits to Cedar Falls Ames and Seattle. A Jamaica mission shower, a Honey Creek picnic, and a coaster accident injure Wendell Tansey. Modern homes praised include Elmer Mossman and C S Edick on West Marion Street.

L. M. Rash Conrad W. T. Kersey W. C. Cook Wear S. D. Moon Alden C. S.wildman Mra Lizzie Hunt S. C. Thornton Colorado H. B. Hunt Arthur Church Eldora Z. Reece Amanda Hadley A. E. White Iowa Falls Jamaica Mission J. H. Faria Honey Creek Fairview Cheater J. L. Reece Honey Creek Parsonage Wendell Tansey Dr. Batten Elmer Mossman C. S. Edick West Marion Street

You Take No Risk With Rexall Orderlies

If you suffer constipation in any form we offer permanent relief at our risk. Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy and cause no gripe or purge. They can be taken any time day or night. Try them today at Smith & Reed The Rexall Store. Two sizes 10c and 25c.

Rexall Smith & Reed

Cumulative effect of banking ads builds public confidence

Continuous advertising in banking builds up confidence in the public mind. The cumulative results are to be counted upon in bank advertising. Banks that have advertised persistently over a number of years find that their business shows a steady increase from year to year, and usually the increase of the last year is greater proportionately than for any previous period.

Also Mentioned on This Page

OLD Settlers Meeting Atyle Karaon Bros Prof Cavana Hardin County Abstract Company L.A. Daggett and Jos. Spurgin Seattle Miss Peckham H. W. Andrews Gail Reece Esther Terrill Fred Benbow Ed Spence Deer Trail Col Mis Clint Mills Anna Claussen Cedar Falls State Teachers’ College Hubert Livingston B. F. Morris Ft. Dodge Ings Citizens Savings Bank Eldora, Iowa J.P. Hardin Towa Frank W. Hurd Williams, Iowa
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