Memorial notices recount influenza deaths and deaths in 1918
The obituary records influenza deaths including Mrs. Charles Reed and Eleanor DeSeelhorst Reed. DeSeelhorst, born September 12 1892 in Grundy County, taught stenography, worked as assistant cashier of Peoples Savings Bank, married Charles Reed October 8 1917, died November 29 1918 at 26. She joined Presbyterian church in 1911 and St. Paul Methodist later in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were held at home and burial in Clark cemetery Grundy Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
Grundy County
Jennie Quick
Florence
Eleanor DeSeelhorst
L. B. DeSeelhorst
Palerno Township
Peoples’ Sayings Bank
Charles Harry Reed
Melrose Township
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
J. GC. Curry
The
Baptist Church
Glark
Grundy Center
Death Notice for Mrs Amanda Veach of Iowa
Mrs Amanda Veach born Amanda Caudle in Yadkin County North Carolina October 29 1852 married to James Veach October 3 1869 moved to Iowa the same month and lived there forty nine years. She died December 4 1918 leaving husband one brother four sisters and one grandchild Lulu Jessie died in infancy. Her life described as Christian devotion and neighborly kindness. Card of Thanks signed J L Veach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Veach
Amanda Caudle
Yadkin County
N. C
James Veach
Iowa
Clinton W
Minnie Williams
Lulu Jessie
Clinton
Mrs. Veach
Gibbs
North Yakima
Wash
Rach Sanford
Greenwood
Ark
Cornelia el Myers
Steamboat Rock
Susie Gibbs
Union
Anis Hutchins
Conrad
John Graham’s Big Win at Chicago Live Stock Show
John Graham and Son dominated the International Live Stock show in Chicago, securing Champion ewe, top yearling lambs and ewes, and multiple place ribbons including 3rd yearling ewe and 2nd rum lamb. Upon return he earned a yellow fut card and stays home, reflecting well on Hardin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
John Graham & Son
Chicago
Hardin County
Six from One Class Remembrance of 1914 Grads
The death of Miss Juanita Perkins recalls that six members of the class of 1914 have already died: Horace Hussey Clayton Ward Nina Fage Eula Starr Flora Nazer Frisbie and the late Juanita Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Perkins
Horace Hussey
Clayton Ward
Nina Fage
Eula Starr
Flora Nazer Frisbie
Letters From Soldier Boys From World War I Home Front
Wartime letters from Hamer L. Cowell and John Lawrence recount life in France during 1918. Soldiers describe daily routines, French weather, air raids, pay, cigarets, and camaraderie with pals from New York and Connecticut as they await furloughs and news of return.
Local and Personal Notices Highlight Moves and Homes
We sell White Rose as all Auto Repair. Co. to rent a house in the south part of town. Mrs Thalla Hil and Ed Noyer with son plan Cedar Rapids relocation for Ed to take a permanent position with Ia Railway & Light Co. in that city. James Brown bought the Lindsay property on eleventh and will occupy soon. Dean son will move into the home vacated by Mr. Brown after the holidays. Mrs. T. M. Hickman returned home at Marshalltown, having stayed to care for her sick brother Herbert As and family during the flu. Christmas greeting cards printed or engraved. see our sample at The Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Dad
Cedar Falls
Jon Lawrence
White Rose
All Auto Repair. Co
Thalla Hil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grim Reaper
Camp Pike
J. L. Veach
H. W. Fannon, Eldora, Long
Urabparents
Sammy France
New York State
Connecticut
City Peace Board
Corporation
Grandpa
Jean Boody
France
Hamer L. Cowell
Fritzie
Mattie
Lews
Chateau Thierry
P. G
Cha
Teau Thierry
Hamer L. Gow
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Belgium
Italy
Romania
Serbia
Russia
Palestine
America
Larson Bros
Cash Store
Our
E. Forcell
M. D
Eldora Rendering Co
Devries & Nissen
Eldors
Dmbalmoe Neal
Qala
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