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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
1
An Ames College analysis shows Eldora clay as highly refractory with very low flux content, indicating superior fire brick potential. The Herald urges immediate establishment of a fire and paving brick factory and pottery to harness abundant local clay resources.
On Saturday relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Jas Walker home. About thirty five guests arrived with ready cooked dishes for a sumptuous dinner. The gathering celebrated the couple’s impending departure to Des Moines as they vacate the old home October first, with warm wishes for happiness and new friendships in their future.
Hi Cordes, 18, son of agricultural dealer Lewis Cordes, was killed in Ackley on Sunday evening when he attempted to board an Illinois Central train in motion. Both legs were severed, and he died after hours of pain. His parents were away from home at the time and returned shortly before his death, the report notes another fatal result of boarding moving trains.
The Simon Pure Fellows held a mass convention in Eldora on Saturday afternoon to nominate a straight-out democratic ticket. Dr. W. A. Young chaired, J. D. Hunter was secretary, and incumbents Bleeker for treasurer and Weimer for county supervisor were re nominated. New nominations included Peckham for representative, Blerding for sheriff, Dr. L. Phelan for coroner, and Styles for superintendent of schools. The chair and secretary may fill vacancies if nominees do not accept. The nominations were certified to the county auditor.
The Iowa Falls Citizen owner Tra A Nichols holds a half interest in the Onion Star and acts as senior proprietor. Despite Republican nominees, the Star’s editorial stance appears to support the Democratic ticket, with local union voters and town residents unsure which line the paper takes.
Eldora area notices and items from the Punkin Husker edition discuss the Sept 30 events including a fireworks scene, country dance, and pre election talk. Mentions German teaching at Eldora high, X Ray office political coverage, local church preaching, and letters list with several names. Also reports bleaker frost effects, births, and real estate moves as townsfolk attend entertainment and political campaigns.
J A Landes purchased the lot south of Mr Mosman to build a home this spring. Mr L secures a fine building site. Jas F Hardin moves into Congregational parsonage as family relocates to new home. Dr Jones family moves into vacated home. Floyd Williams Medicine Company began events in the hall with Albert Johnson rejoining. School board meets. passes sundry bills and elects Andrew J Murray secretary. Buckeye Times editor Linehan supports Republican nominees. others share similar stance. A son, Allen Charles Crossan, born to Tribune editor and wife on September 17. both mother and child well. Rev McVay of Des Moines preached at Congregational church. praised for engaging sermons and clear Bible-driven instruction.
A county Democratic convention met in Eldora last Saturday afternoon with enough attendees to transact business. The slate is largely Democratic, except Prof Styles of New Providence who is a Republican and may decline the nomination. If elected on any ticket he would be a strong schoolman and could be honored by his own party later.
The Herald notes Elmer E. McFarland, son of A. K. McFarland, unanimously nominated by Osceola Republicans for county superintendent of schools. Born on a Hugh Woods area farm, he rose as a leading county teacher, praised for moral character and integrity and deemed fully qualified to guide educational progress.
John Whegler and Lydia M Moore of Eldora and Hubbard appear in a list with John G Littechwager and Ella Bertog of Buckeye amid a cryptic reference to an emergency matter involving Dr. Thomas and a proposed sacrifice.
A survey of local social activity lists the comings and goings of residents and guests. Jno T Boylan stayed at home last Sunday while ER W Lundy of Union visited, and many others travelled to Marshalltown, Iowa City, Evanston, and Des Moines for studies, medical consultations, or family visits.
Edward D Wood of the second ward died after paralysis lasting from Saturday to Monday noon. Born January 7 1819 in Essex County New York he married Zariah Hack in 1845 and had ten children. Surviving children Marvin Justin Spencer Milo Clara and Percis. The family moved to Wisconsin in 1853 and to Eldora in 1871. Funeral at the second ward home at 2 PM with burial in Eldora Cemetery.
Doctors Diehl and Kier, dentists, open a new practice suite in the Smith building. The move marks expansion for the pair as they set up services for local residents.
Prohibitionists of Mardin county held a nominating convention in the courthouse after a speech by gubernatorial candidate Mr. Hanson. Levi Marshall of Union was named for representative J B Grith of Iowa Falls for treasurer John Reece of Kidora for sheriff and Elkanah Reece of New Providence for supervisor. No nomination was made for county superintendent of schools. About 35 to 40 party adherents attended, the largest Prohibition gathering in the county to date as part of maintaining party organization.
A sequence of property transfers lists buyers and sellers including EJ Walton KS Alsup Wm Rowe A A LaTier and others. Properties are described by quarter sections townships and ranges with prices ranging from 600 to 10000 including parcels in Ackley Eldora Steamboat Rock and Riverside additions. Names include Riley Sheets J J Diemer Fritz Fistler Mamie Diemer and HM Dillon among others.
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