22 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1906
Page
1
The article highlights county field events and outside participation, noting both external and local entries. It emphasizes the fair’s appeal and coverage of events, with attention to organizers and participants from nearby communities.
A concise newspaper item notes the Herald’s in house reporters column for Hardin County, billed as the semi weekly paper delivering all the news worth print. It emphasizes localized coverage and the paper’s dedicated staff.
Rev P Oldham of Des Moines and Miss Alice V Smith of Eldora wed Tuesday at Sundell's Hotel with Rev Elijah Brown officiating. The groom attended county fair and moving pictures on the grounds. The Times-Republican and Herald noted the surprise and offered congratulations for a happy future.
W Zan Vleck, aged 75 years 4 months 6 days, born June 13 1828 in Saratoga County New York, died Wednesday September 18 after a long life of steady citizenship. He married Abbie A Knapp Sept 20 1855 in Amsterdam NY. He lived in Crawford County Iowa and Elder before settling here. Survived by his wife and several children. He joined the M E church in 1858 and lived a faithful life. Burial from the home in the Second Ward conducted by Rev Geo B Shoemaker.
Plummer versus Harlstadt in Radcliffe over telephone service denial to preacher C E Plummer, tied to prior anti liquor actions. Court upholds injunction, Harlstadt to restore service, bond set at 300 for contempt. further damages possible. Crescent Lumber Co. advertises woven wire fence.
An advertisement asserts Crine juixative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product restores natural bowel action and is mild and pleasant without nausea or griping, urging readers to refuse substitutes. Smith & Reed.
A narrator recalls a district Y and Christian Endeavor convention where young Christians decline a county field day to attend a church event. They stress spiritual rewards over worldly sport, urging listeners to seek salvation in Jesus and to choose the narrow path. The text intertwines biblical reflection with theater and human nature notes.
A compact notice roundup from The Herald’s general interest page covers town events inside and outside Nardin County, highlighting upcoming happenings and community items presented for our semi weekly readership.
Morris occupies Wm. F. Andrews house while Myrtle Thornton joins the local telephone exchange. Several residents visit family or travel to Iowa Falls Alden Chicago and South Dakota. Repairs at I. J. Rash’s store room and new barn work accompany ongoing church activities and a forthcoming lyceum meeting. Roads stay muddy as many cope with colds and a few ill at home.
Sam Harmon, an inmate of the county farm, died at dinner hour on Wednesday, likely from a third paralytic stroke after two prior strokes. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon. Mary Adams visits Marshalltown for her sister and fair viewing. The Ridge community reports abundant apples for cider and ongoing local visits and school notes.
The Congregational church reports Pastor Osburn of Des Moines College to preach at 11:00. No evening service due to Baptist Association meeting. Baptist services include prayer at 2:00 by Pastor Stanley, Sunday School at 1:00, sermon by Rev. Henry Williams at 11:40, address by Rev. A William Pilot at 2:00, evening service at 6:80 with no preaching, and 7:30 sermon by Rev. J R Hargreaves from Iowa Falls.
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