Resigning Iowa official Humphries takes Idaho reform post
Assistant Superintendent J T Humphries and wife left Eldora Thursday to assume leadership at the Idaho reform school for boys in St Anthon y Idaho. He served about fifteen years under Miles and Drake, with Mrs Humphries as matron. The move follows his appointment by Idaho's board of control, and the community extends best wishes amid the transition. The Herald notes his musical talents and society presence will be missed.
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J. T. Humphries
Iowa Industrial School For Boys
Idaho
Dur
Reform School For Boys of
St. Ann Athony
Board of Control
Humphries
Iowa Central
B. J. Miles
Col. Drake
Miles
Institution
Eldora
Destruction of A. W. Gray Melon Patch Sparks Outcry
A. W. Gray, a respected local gardener near the Iowa river, reports night vandalism by hoodlums said to have come from a nearby point. They entered his melon patch, ate ripe melons, and mutilated the rest, depriving many residents of a sought after summer treat. The culprits are known to Gray and deserve full legal penalty according to law.
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A. W. Gray
Iowa River
Gifford
Iowa
Gray
Boys of Idaho Sent To Reform School For Reformation
Idaho boys chosen for reform school under Supt. and Mrs. J. I. Humphries are praised for fitting education and industrial aims. The passage highlights the reform school as a place for reform and training under their guidance.
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Idaho
Reform School For
J. I. Humphries
Public Sale Ends With Shooting at Farm in Providence
Enos Reece held a public sale on his farm in south Providence township yesterday afternoon. Hays Adams and Ray Reece, brothers in law, were present. A dispute led Reece to draw a revolver and fire at Adams, injuring him but not fatally. Deputy Sheriff Parks pursued Reece. Later Adams was captured and jailed in Eldora.
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Enos Reece
Providence Township
Hays Adams
Ray Reece
Herald
Reece
Adams
Parks
Eldora
City council bids rule harms local printers and economy
The city council requires bidding for all printing, causing printers to pool and set prices at harmful levels. The health board ordinance is also out for bids, with The Herald submitting a bid too low yet still not enough. The piece argues such bid practices would erode stability across industries and prevent wealth accumulation.
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Board of Health
Herald
Defense Gains Ground In Slifer Trial At Grundy Center
In the Wm Slifer murder case defense gains. The state rested after experts testified Mrs Slifer likely died from chloroform inhalation and that a note found on the bureau was probably written by Slifer. Defense witnesses, skin disease specialists and chloroform experts, countered much of the state's testimony. A surprise letter allegedly by Kate Slifer to her husband asking for death by chloroform was discussed as potential evidence.
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Wm. Slifer
Grundy Center
Slifer
Kate Slifer
Siiter
Lillooet Gold Mining Company Reported Failed
Reported in the county that the Lillooet gold mining company has failed with many local investors in Iowa Falls and elsewhere. Promoters named include B. B. Bliss and others, though exact facts remain unverified by The Herald.
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Lillooet
Herald
B. B. Bliss
Iowa Falls
For Sale 80 Acres Pasture Near Eldora Junction
80 acres of pasture land for sale located one mile south of Eldora Junction, near Union Two. Inquiries welcome at box 391, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
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Union Two
Eldora Junction
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Rally Day Program at M E Sunday School 1904
Rally Day program for M E Sunday School on September 25 1904 from 10:00 to 11:00 a m features songs by the school responsive readings and prayers. Hazel Beman recites True to Our Own with others. Bessie Wilson Esther Gethman perform Giving for Missions. solos by Ethel Slack. Earl Bucher recites Rally Day. Jessie Ryan Esther Gethman Thelma Richards and Gladys Collins sing Mothers Bible. reports by Mary Had a Little Lamb Geneva Van Avery Dorothy Marsh. missionary offering collected. closing song by the school. All invited to attend and enjoy the service with the school.
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Hazel Beman
Bessie Wilson
Esther Gethman
Ethel Slack
Earl Bucher
Jessie Ryan
Thelma Richards
Gladys Collins
Mary
Geneva van Avery
Dorothy Marsh
Eldora court opening delayed by absent Crockett lawyers
Judge Evans did not come to Eldora to open court as some Crockett v Crockett attorneys were tied up. Citizens Bank advertises time deposits, farm loan rates, and sale abstracts. Missionary J. E. Cruzan preached at Tordoff school house and organized a Sunday school with over forty pupils. Elected officers include Superintendent Wm. Walton Secretary Annie Feveer Treasurer A. Landheer. Teachers listed as G. Group Miss M. Group Mrs. E. Groenhoff.
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Crockett Vs. Crockett
Evans
Eldora
J. E. Cruzan
Tordoff School
Wm. Walton
Annie Feveer
A. Landheer
G. Group
M. Group
E. Groenhoff
Herald to send unpaid subscriptions to attorney in 15 days
The Herald urges immediate payment of long overdue subscriptions. If not settled within 15 days, the publisher will hand the accounts to an attorney for collection. Debtors with three to six years of delinquency are addressed directly in hopes of prompt settlement.
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Herald
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