Train Crash at Parkersburg Ends In Fatalities
A wagon train cross at the Parkersburg crossing near William Gerhardt’s place. A buggy with three occupants were struck by a train hidden by a corn field. Two mules died, and the buggy occupants were injured, with the male driver killed earlier at a similar crossing. Miss Clara Savage, a teacher, survived after riding in the buggy to a nearby home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Savage
Tie
Ping
William Gerhardt
Aplington
Iiles
Waterloo dispute ends in fatal shooting over a loan
A Waterloo Black man was shot dead during a dispute with another young Black man over an eighty two dollar loan. The victim died after the quarrel, while both parties are described as a bad lot by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
United States
Ackley Sauerkraut Day sparks imitators across towns
The Ackley idea of Sauerkraut Day spreads as Germania and LeMara plan similar celebrations. The piece notes eleven successful Ackley days and recalls the old Ackley band members who started the trend, highlighting the rising popularity and impact on other towns with German heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Germania
Kosgoth
LeMara
Nloe
Band Boys
Diak” Moulter
Frank Gosttel
Heinia" Althouse
Wheeler
Geneva
Garman
Local Ball Season Ends After Closely Fought Ackley Park Game
The local ball season ends after a Sunday defeat to Ackley and Parkersburg. Eighteen home games produced receipts of 1680.46, gate income 1692.62 total expenses 1312.54 leaving 700.08. About 835 of the surplus is to be used for local charity as plans to buy athletic grounds advance. Frank L. Ward leaves M. and St. L. job for Illinois. Ward authors Raise the Women Up. Strawberries and a Farmers Picnic headline local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Parkersburg
Frank L. Ward
Illinois
Mr. Ward
Genevieve Scott
H. Kirkus
Washington, D.C
Panama Lecture by Kramer Jr Attracts Cedar Falls Crowd
Panama secretary and former YMCA worker G R D Kramer Jr returned home after four years abroad. He spoke to about 2 000 at State Normal school Cedar Falls and will lecture in this city next week under Roze Croix Knights of Pythias auspices. John Jacob Seiter dies at 86 in Osceola township after a long illness leaving four sons and four daughters. He was born in Fellbach Germany and came to Ackley thirty years ago. Funeral held at Hoffmeister home with Rev Storck officiating. burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
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G.R. D. Kramer, Jr
Panama
The
Y Mga
Knights of Pythias Hall
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Kramer
Roze Croix Lodges
Knights of Pythias
John Jacob Seiter
Gottlob Hoff Meister
Osceola
Seiler
Jacob
Thomas Sessler
Fred Seiler
G. Hoffmeister
Johs
Christ Sailer
Fellbach
Schwabla
Germany
Ackley
Hoffmeister
Storck
Grant Township
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Postmaster Nomination Put Forward for Hampton
A telegram from Congressman Connally recommends Adolph Meyers for the Hampton postmastership. Meyers, long active in Hampton business, now runs a grocery. He previously ran as the Franklin County Democratic candidate for state legislature and would replace T. W. Purcell, editor of the Hampton Chronicle. Others mentioned were J. N. Mallon and D. C. Wolf, with Mallon tied to real estate and Wolf to a local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Meyer
Connally
Connolly
Adolph Mayers
Hampton
Meyers
Franklin County
T. W. Purcell
Hampton Chronicle
J. N. Mallon
D.C. Wolf
Coat Found After Sauerkraut Day Notice
Parkersburg resident Margaret Coperly reported losing a high quality coat during a city visit. A reader from Steamboat Rock reported finding the coat advertised in The World at 60 cents, proving a 60 cent investment yielded at least 1840 in value. The World and Des Moines Evening Tribune subscriptions available through January 1, 1914. Painter Jacob Thompson broke three ribs when a ladder collapsed while painting a house sold by the Aug Newman estate south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Margaret Coperly
Parkersburg
Ackley
Steamboat Rock
Retired Farmer Takes On Coal Bin Work
A Mo farmer recently retired to a quiet life tried a day shoveling coal from a gondola into the city bin at the electric plant. The experience proved hard and he decided others with long practice should continue. He plans to sell his toasters for $1 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Plant
Uncle Tsae
Married Forty-Seven Years In Quiet Anniversary
Uncle John Stettan and wife quietly observed their forty-seventh wedding anniversary last Thursday. Married in Covington Kentucky, the couple recalled incidents from their day and subsequent years. The article notes a romantic Army-era beginning in Texas with a tale involving a hungry soldier and sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stettan
Covington
Kentucky
Mr. Steffen
Sam
Texas
Waterland
Frost Dates and Garden Warnings Signal Early Cold
J Frost is due to arrive as a sudden temperature drop and plant stresses raise fears of an early frost. Old weather records show frosts as early as September 12 over the past decade with notable damage in some years. Frost on September 20th appeared in multiple years, with last year’s frost heavy and followed by two frosty mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnanae
Anamosa Gas Receivers Take Over Company
The Anamosa Gas company has been placed in the hands of a receiver with debts of 14 200. The original stock was 17 000 but lack of funds halted operations and led to borrowing then collapse. Vinton Presbyterians plan a homecoming on the church’s 3rd anniversary featuring a choir anthem sung at dedication 36 years ago. Mt. Vernon Uswkeye notes a railroad tourist ticket 80 feet long from Brownsville to Texas and back. This week’s Live Fair at Waverly draws expected large crowds in good weather. Tom London, half brother of Jack Lindon, lives as a hermit near West Liberty. Vinton’s Cinders beat Waterloo 1 to 0 in baseball. Manchester seeks 2 000 for a sweet fair. One and a half dollars saved for a year.
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Anamosa Gas Company
Vinton Presbyterians
Mt. Vernon Uswkeye
Brownsville
Texas
Waverly
Hood
Bremer
Tom London
Jack Lindon
Weat Liberty
Week's Court Record and Local Death Notice
The week in district court features several indictments with one of local significance involving the daughter of George Wermeeyer. An Eldora resident received a three year term at Knoxville for whiskey offenses. Wills are listed for probate as the news notes grief in Folkers home. Little Mildred Folkers died aged two after a short illness, prompting condolences from family and friends.
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Jone
George Wermeyer
Eldora
Knoxville
Ben Folkers
Mildred
David Evans Dead Brother of Supreme Court Judge
David Evans prominent Hampton attorney and brother of a state Supreme Court judge died at his family home on Sunday. He recently told friends he felt perfect. Survived by his wife and son, services to be held Wednesday at Congregational church. He belonged to Windsor lodge Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Evans
Supreme Court
Hampton
David Evans
Funara
Congregational Church
Windsor Lodge, K. of P
Flag raises at schools under new state law in Iowa
A WoRLD AD reader notes the state law requiring the stars and stripes to be displayed above schoolhouses daily. Eldora reports grade school enrollment at 405 and high school around 100, with Sacred Heart academy adding little difference. observations compare census counts with Ackley and Midora.
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Towa
Eldora
Ackley
Sacred Heart Academy
Midora
Leg Crushed in Plowing Accident Near Harm Grussing Home
A son of Harm Grussing suffered a badly crushed leg while plowing on the home place last Friday. His horse spooked by blackbirds threw him, wheel pinning his leg. Brown of an accident insurance company carried a $45,000 check earmarked for Mrs. Wm Gearhart, whose husband was killed recently in a railroad crash. Freedom, Mrs Wilbrant, had a divorce granted from her husband who worked on the mausoleum project years ago. D Ut Lynch sold 175 beef hides shipped late this week to a Dubuque dealer. Local travel patterns show movement toward Dodge amid varied rural and town chatter this past week.
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Harm Grussing
Eus
Brown
Wm. Gearhart
D. Ut. Lynch
Dubuque
Soule Preaches Farewell Sermon At City Church
Rev. A. B. Soule delivers farewell sermon at the M. E. church this Sunday evening from 1 Cor. 10 10 before leaving Tuesday the 23rd for Tipton to attend the conference there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Soule
A. DB. Soule
M. E
Tipton
Weather swings from heat to rain and clouds
September delivers varied weather with a red hot spell followed by a northwest breeze then rain and cloudiness. The sequence shows dramatic temperature shifts and changing skies across days.
Young Life Comes to End in Glasgow Funeral Planned
Russel Young, son of Theodora Young, died in Glasgow Montana on September 11 after an operation for appendicitis and intestinal removal. Born September 9, 1893 in Pittsburgh, he leaves a father two brothers Ralph and Robert and a sister Mrs C McIntosh. He learned barbering in this city before moving to Mason City, and his funeral is set for Thursday at the Methodist church after his remains arrived by M & St. L. railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Theodora Young
Glasgow
Montana
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ralph
Robert
C. McIntosh
J. A. Scourick
Hara
Mason City
Mrs McIntosh Receives Word Of Brother’s Death In Glasgow
Mrs McIntosh learns her brother Russell Young has died in Glasgow Montana and she becomes suddenly ill at home in Des Moines delaying her attendance at the funeral today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russe) Young
Glasgow
Montana
McIntosh
Des Moines
Cost Of Building And Local News From Milwaukee Area
An item notes an ordinary brick building costing about 6500 with a 22 by 64 foot two story structure, basement cemented, lot cost 2500. Milwaukee street lighting may be cheaper through an electric company at 474 a year vs municipal. A driver named T. W. Brown died in Idaho in a runaway accident after his mower was hit by a motorcycle. Also promotes planting Everbearing strawberries and mentions new Glustue lighting near Gresslin Peters Karage and City Hall Corner.
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N.S. Carpenter
Milwaukee
Milwauer
Wis
State Railroad Commission
W. [. Greene
Common Council
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Plusty Rules
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Frantz
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Kidd
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Cherry Sons
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Mattia
Mra. H.A. Reer
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Beauty Corinne
Irene
Dolly Jumpus
Amelia Seibold
Anna Winkle
Edith Timm
Moe
Butler
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Buckwell
Kathng Henn
Emma Kephart
Jaaac Richardson
Davenport
London
May
Raward
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
New York
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LeMars
W. J. Gran
Magle Grove
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P. M
Milas Coperly
WORLD
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Tribune
John Stetfan
J. Frost
Vinton
GRIEF
Folkers Home
Iowa
Dodge
Russell Young
Mrs. McIntosh iIs
W. Brown
Jurdie County
Nampy
Idaho
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City Hall
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