Matilda J Layton obituary recalls pioneer life and service
Matilda J Layton born August 19 1841 in Cop Jey Ohio died July 28 1918 at her daughter Mrs James Mathews Farmersburg Iowa Survived by husband Joseph Layton four children John D Layton Crookston MN J W Layton Atchison KS and Mrs James Mathews with thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren She organized Farmersburg Red Cross and served Relief Corps active in war efforts A long obituary notes her resilience and devotion to family and community Flossie Capper visits Cedar Rapids with sister C L Young family
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Matilda J. Layton
Farmersburg
Iowa
John D. Layton
Crookston
Minnesota
J. W. Layton
Atchison
Kansas
Highn
Curtis L
Adelbert B. Chapman
Chickamauga
Layton
Highland Township
United States
Red Cross
Relief Corps
Farm Accident Near Town Leaves Man Injured
John Monnahan, son of M. J. Mohnahan, was seriously hurt at the family farm while hauling hay on Monday evening. A rope tangled as they raised a hay fork, causing him to fall and be injured by a fork handle. the bladder was punctured. Ir. Hadsel and Dr. Guthrie of Dubuque treated him, an operation was performed, and he is reportedly improving.
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John Monnahan
M. J. Mohnahan
John
Ir. Hadsel
Guthria
Dubuque
Red Cross Lawn Social at Kohler Home Tuesday Aug 8
A Red Cross benefit social will be held on the lawn at Fred Kohler's residence just east of the city limits on Tuesday evening August 8. Speakers Hon William Larrabee and Father Hehir of Clermont will discuss the main issue. The Vigin band and the Castalia eight piece orchestra will perform. Home made goods, punch, doughnuts, coffee and other articles will be for sale. Autos should park at the ball park.
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Red Cross
Fred Kohler
Wm. Larrabee
Father Hehir
Clermont
Vigin
Castalia
Sugar Dealers Ordered to Record All Sales
A proclamation directs all sugar dealers to maintain a weekly sales ledger detailing date of sale purchaser name and post office address and amount sold. The list must be sent to the county food administrator each Monday with 25 lb sugar for canning certificates.
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A. M. Weibel
Fatal Auto Crash Kills Two Families Near Waterloo
A Waterloo area auto crash at a Cedar Heights crossing killed Clell Bartlett Milton C Brown and Irene Brown and Edith Bartlett. Milton Brown and Mrs Bartlett were injured. The Brown and Bartlett families, visiting Waterloo, faced tragedy as an interurban train struck their vehicles, in a wreck witnessed by neighbors and authorities. The Browns and Bartletts Funeral services were held in Brainard and Waterloo with mourners attending.
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Waterloo
M. G. Brown
Brainard
Iowa
Frank Bartlett
Gadar Heights
Milton C. Brown
Towa
Mel
Irene Brown
Ciell Bartlett
Bluff Street
Edith Bartlett
Buff’ Street
Diwit' Street
Bartlett
A. T. Moorehouse
John Sims
Oaks
Edwards Crossing
Cedar Heights
Elmer G. Boyer
Fayette County
Glen
Mary
Franc Bartlett
Basil
Milton Brown
Boyer
Mr. Bartlett
Cedar Fella
Clell Bartlett
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
St. Francis Hospital
Milton ‘Brown
Tal
Atona
O'Keefe
Towne
Mervin Brown
Glermont
Waterloo Gas Engine Company
Brown and Boyer
Ed Hartman
C. M. Knight
Cedar Falls
Brown
Planic
Edward Hartman
Hartman
Interurban
C. W. Bronson
Thiae
M. C. Brown
Rev . Gillett
H. W. Wedel
Pleasant Grove
Mra
John Brown
Henry Bustiett
German American leader draws large crowd in open air address
Rev. J C Orth of the German American Patriotic Association of Iowa spoke to a very large audience in front of the Baptist church. He warned of German agents and outlined Germany's role in the war while praising American resolve. Music by the Nickelin Concert Band and the Shaffer Drum Corps accompanied the gathering.
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Migin
Usten
Kare
J. C. Orth
America
Germany
John C. Orth
France
Hun
Orth
Nigin
Shaffer Drum Corpa
J. L. Harrington
Bert Koller Heads to Minneapolis on Business
Bert Koller travels to Minneapolis for a business trip that evening, signaling ongoing work engagements away from his home base.
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Bert Koller
Minneapolis
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iona
Gen Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Ansider
Flossie Capper
Cedar Rapida
C. L. Young
RED Cross Lawn Social
M. CG. Brown
Frank Bartlett. Baumtly
Waterlow
Thia City
U.S
Treasury Department
U. S
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
College OF Commerce Waterloo
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