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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1903

Page

5

Local names listed in overflow from first page

Readable fragment lists individuals tied to Iowa Falls Robertson Union El Dora with names Rudolph Bachman Ronda Sweeny Chas Sumner Lillian Hoch stresser Oren Gibbs Frankie Welch Budges Lillie Pieters and places mentioned include Union and El Dora in a damaged OCR fragment from the first page.

Rudolph Bachman Ronda Sweeny Iowa Falls Chas. H. Sumner Lillian Hochstresser Robertson Oren Gibbs Frankie Welch Union, Inc Budges Lillie Pieters Eldora

Mrs Porter to Seek Chicago Treatment for Recovery

Mrs W S Porter faces possible surgery but with encouragement from Chicago specialists who say no cancer is present and expect recovery within six to eight weeks with proper treatment. A special Chicago car was arranged by her husband, and she departed with him for the city.

Chicago

School Notes Highlight Friday Visits And Activities

Clara Putnam visited school Friday while Margaret Turner visited the high school last Friday. Harvey Patterson sprained his ankle Thursday. Virgie Haas presides at the piano on most music days. Misses Stella and Nellie Sweet entered the high school Monday. Raymond Haas was injured by a horse but is able to attend school. The class meet date is undecided. Amateur athletes across grades practice nightly on the race track. The electric bell system was installed this week and used to dismiss classes by pressing a button.

Clara Putnam Harvey Patterson Donald Miles Mondag Margaret Turner Virgie Haas Stella Nellie Sweet Raymond Haas

Local social and church notes from the week

Mrs. Frank Bailey visited Mrs. King's last week and Rev. Birney was away at a conference so there will be no preaching next Sunday. Sunday School and class meetings were held and a sociable netted 813.35. Rev. Birney left for the conference with all dues paid. Mrs. Susie Rockwood and daughter and Mrs. Wm Crippen visited relatives in the area. Mrs. Rockwood remains in Indiana. Harvey Montgomery and family returned after nine years away, having traveled from southern Illinois. They report losses of nearly everything and Mr. M lost 700 dollars in stock. he now prefers Iowa.

Frank Bailey Birney Susie Rockwood Wm. Crippen Harvey Montgomery Ilinois Mr. M Iowa

Not a Candidate for Sheriff in October 1903

Unionville Missouri September 14 1903 a Republican speaker states he is not a candidate for sheriff in the October 6 1903 special election. He explains late primary timing and loyalty to the Republican party and endorses Noah Crooks as the nominee.

Unionville Republican Noah Crooks Hanes

Sheriff Mitterer under fire in Hardin County reports

In Hardin County politics a court report alleges Sheriff Mitterer has not filed quarterly under oath remized reports, failed to account for all fees and mileage, and kept fees from serving outside cases and civil suits. It warns of indictment and a potential district court action for publishing the allegations.

Iowa Board of Supervisors Mitterer Hardin County Justice Court Mr. Mitterer Mbel District Court

Small Tributes Today As Wreaths Smell Sweet

Poem fragment reveres wreaths laid in honor of a solemn day. Forthright tribute contrasts quieter reverence with the grand echo of cannon memory.

Irregularities cited in Iowa Falls politics stirred by Signal and X-Ray quotes

The Radcliffe Signal and X-Ray mutter about irregularities in Hardin county politics and a motel landlord. They accuse Iowa Falls bosses of corruption and claim Martin will gain votes. They mention Frank Louden of Chicago as a possible campaign speaker and question a local chief’s tax payments.

Iowa Falls Eldora Radcliffe Signal

Acting as art and progress in theatre history

The piece argues acting is an art essential for progress, not mere imitation. It notes actors seek originality by studying predecessors to avoid imitation, yet says imitation often drives true advancement and that the most consistent deniers may be the greatest imitators.

Welden May Run But Not Likely To Be Elected

The Iowa Falls belters nominee Wm Welden has not answered a letter, leaving uncertainty over his acceptance of the nomination. He may run but is deemed unlikely to win, with editors asserting his name as Welden guarantees no election.

Martin Charley Rogers Johnson County Wm. Welven Iowa Falls

Public scruples over author names in ring sheets

A reader query questions why political writers for the ring sheets hide their identities. The editor explains the Herald will reveal each writer if necessary and asserts owners are not ashamed of their reporters.

Charleyrogers Herald

Mrs Chassell Likely Unopposed For County Superintendent

It now seems quite probable that Mrs. Chassell the Republican nominee will be the only candidate in this county for superintendent of schools this fall. She has held the office only one term and since she has filled the office well and acceptably there is no reason why she should have opposition.

Chassell Ofice

Independent Tingsters Rally Amid Whistling Doubts

The writer mocks the Tingsters as they trumpet courage while N. Ray mutters that some Republican nominees are already beaten, calling the claim pure gall and dismissing it as unfounded bravado.

N. Ray

A Brilliant Comedy at Wisner Opera House

The campaign satire Punkin Husker showcases witty rustic wit by Lawrence Russell. Rival factions clash in sharp banter and a riot climax, marking a slice of American stage history. Performances begin September 30 with tickets available through November 30. Information from Chicago Great Western agents or J P Elmer, GPA Chicago.

Lawrence Russell Wisner Opera House

Half Rates to Chicago for Centennial Excurison

Iowa Central offers one fare round trip for the Centennial celebration in Chicago from Sept 26 to Oct 1. Tickets on sale Sept 26 27 28 with return limit Oct 5 10. See ticket agents for details. Also warning about sudden illness with a medical reminder to keep Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry on hand.

Chicago Iowa Central Particuars

Chicago Centennial Round Trip Fare Offer 1903

One fare round trip from Chicago Centennial dates Sept 26 to Oct 1 1903 with return valid to Oct 5. Inquiries from Chicago Great Western agents J P Elmer GPA Chicago Annie-Better health ads claim Rocky Mountain Tea improves complexion, plus Nickel Plate service to New York and Boston with fast express trains and dining options. tickets read no excess fare.

Annie Sovents, Ellsworth Drug Co New York City Boston Chicago New York Chicago City Adams

Reduced Rates to Baltimore for Odd Fellows Meeting

The Chicago Great Western offers round trip tickets to Baltimore on Sept 17 18 and 19 at one fare plus 2 dollars to cover the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Sept 21 26. Tickets good for return until Sept 29 and by payment of fee until Oct 3. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer GP A Chicago.

Chicago Chicago Great Western Railway Chicago Great Western J P Elmer GPA Baltimore Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Great Western

Notice of Administrator's Sale of Personal Property

In Hardin county Iowa on October 10 1903 at I B Blydenburgh residence Eldora sale of Jennie Blydenburgh estate personal property including horse buggy harness furniture jewelry and household items. Sale starts 1 PM. cash terms. goods may not be removed until paid. B S Buypenpai Administrator Mason Auctioneer Rows Clerk

District Court Hardin County Iowa Blydenburgh Eldora J. W. Rieger Jennie Blydenburgh B.S Penpunai Mason Ecur D. Rows

Roper Simpson Notice Published in El Dora Herald

Roper SIMPSON by J P Hardin his attorney orders publication in the El Dora Herald Har din County Iowa for six weeks as required by statute. R WHITAKER as judge of the district for Iowa. 6W

Roper Simpson J.P. Hardin Eldora Herald Hardin County Lowa Stitute R. Whitaker

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Hardin County Iowa

Public notice of partition sale in Hardin County Iowa by order of the District Court. The North half of the Southwest quarter of Section 35 Township 86 North Range 20 West to be sold for cash at the described premises on October 15 1903 starting at 10 oclock A M. Vidora Iowa witness E L Lunpy referee.

Mary Lightner John Lightner John Light Hero District Court Hindin County Lown Peti- Hon Robert Simpson Wardie County Lowit Hezinning Sadd East Wehains Eldora Murdin County Towa Court of Hardin County Arthur E. Latta Martha E.thompson John S. Thompson Mary E. Moon Sylvester D. Moon Sarah J. Woodward Milliken Woodward John T. Latta Dora Latta William O. Latta Dosie Latta Lillie R. Latta Hardin County Iowa Vidora E. EL. Lunpy

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Web Berlin Hardin County Politics Magnolia Cemetery Henry Timrod South South Carolina Timrod Charleston Agting Iowa Fallas Frank Louden Louden Tock C. M. Haas Rocky Mountain Tea Elsworth Drug Co Mormin’s Pines Redwood County Minn Nels Quetls Appleton, Minn C.C. Merrill Farm Noua Herld Jpound J. Mlles Hardin Counety Julian M. Staley EB. Albrook Belle Brown Leonard Brown Thalia Edick Rachael Beardsley Bacon Julia M. Woodrall Anna Hills Chas Mckteen Duren George Smith Ty A. Pingle PL Pingle Priys Eldora, Foch Court House Kedora Town A.D C. . Albrook District Court of Metober Robert Sioipson Plitathil
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