Tribute for Mrs. Hansel at Edgewood Funeral
Funeral services were held at Edgewood Methodist church for Mrs. Hansel 37 years born in Clayton county. She was married in 1914 to Dr. Hansel and left a family including Mrs. James Galer of Oelwein and others. Rev. G W McConkey conducted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereay
Hansel
M. T. Beddow
Clayton County
James Galer
Oelwein
Beddow
Eddow
Omaha
Dodge
William Baker
Ewood
Edgewood Methodist Church
G. W. McConkey
Old Fashioned Corn Roast at Cedar Rapids Home
Community social gathering at Mrs. William Treichler s Mills featured sweet corn roasts with butter and farmhouse hospitality. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Wilhel, Mrs. Earl Bickel, Mrs. Helene Clement Wilson, and Agnes Thomas of Chicago, among others. events continued through Friday to Sunday with visiting relatives. Local resident John Benda died Friday at 86 after terminal illness and two weeks at St Thomas hospital Marshalltown. Survived by two children, including daughter and John la jr of Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
William Treichler
Mills
George Wilhel
Earl Bickel
Arsed
James L. Munger
Helere
Clement Wilson
Frank Welch
Agnes Thomas
Chicago
Edward Zelda
Zedja Retus
Ag A
Mia
E Breton. i
Norristone Brower
Immaculate Conception
John Benda
Clutter
St. Thomas Hospital
Marshalltown
Felicia Nechanisky
Oregon
John la, Jr
Toledo
Killian Stores Launch 22nd Nine Cent Sale Week
Killian's department store in Cedar Rapids celebrates its 22nd nine cent sale starting Thursday August 18 running nine days to August 27. The event offers ten percent off almost all items not already 9 cent priced and features new fall merchandise, expanded staff, and a history of annual growth since 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killian
Killian’s Department Store
Edward
A. L. Killian
James Killian
Norfolk
Neb
John H. Taft Company
Gms
Killian’s
Cedar Rapids
Seca
Killians
William Lawrence
John H. Taft
First Avenue
Taft
Mr. Lawrence
John H. Taft and Company
New
New York
Chicago
Culbertson and Nellie Dominate The Whist Field
A fragmented verse recalls whist traditions as Culbertson gains favor with women. A narrator recalls his father’s rule versus modern style. Nellie guides the speaker, noting a missed two bid and evolving etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Nellie
Miss Manners Advice Columns and Reader Letters
A collection of correspondents critique Miss Manners Advice. Topics include social anxiety, fear of public judgment, dating married men, necking, and friendship disputes among high school girls. Readers seek guidance on love social expectations and ongoing personal relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Jinny
Jerry
Ann
Toots and
Trade balance note credits Justin O Hopkins
The item references a TIS creditor statement and a favorable balance context involving Justin O Hopkins, noting a distinction from debtor nations and suggesting a favorable balance of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIS
Justin O. Hopkins
End of Resources Halts Cedar Rapids and Merion Track Plans
The Cedar Rapids and Merion City Railway company reports exhausted resources and cannot lay new tracks or pave South Third Street. City council receives the communication requesting permission to defer improvements. Nearby, Hi-Y youths from Cedar Rapids attend the annual state camp at Camp Foster while local leaders relocate for YMCA work. A wagon runaway on Mt. Vernon avenue injures Harry Franks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids and Merion City Railway Company
South Third Street
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Minneapolis
North Side
Y.M.C.A
Robert Ure
Claire Rutan
Elmer Kleir
Lee Hiltbruner
Charles Heath
George Dennis
William Hanson
Camp Foster
Harry Franks
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Local Notes from August 1912
Miss Emma Van Sickle returns from a month’s vacation in Denver and western points. Residents near the Upper Palisades plan a petition to the board of supervisors for a river bridge and the county may buy the Third Avenue Bridge and move it downstream. Mercy Hospital cornerstone ceremony held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fathers Gunn and Seigler officiating. Miss Elizabeth B. Wernwag and H. T. A. Morse wed at the bride’s home. Miss Alice Niles returns from a six week health visit in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Palisades
Board of Supervisors
Third Avenue
Palisades
New Mercy Hospital
Father Gunn
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Seigler
St. Louis
Elizabeth B. Wernwag
H. T. A. Morse
Chicago
Alice Niles
Colorado
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Treichler
Edward Killian
Cedar Rapids Transfer & Storage Co
Joe M. Long
Edgar A. Guest
Mother
Aoene
ALT
Mary Manners
Joe
Grandma Manners
Malcom B. Smith
Ida B. Maines
Elsie Marie Helmquest
John Letson Ner Sae
Helmquest
Charles W. Maggart
Emma van Sickle
Denver
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