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:UARY 20, 1919NUMBER 47MEETS DEATH URDER I THE KAISER IS SUREURWHEELS OF ENGINE COMING TO AURELIAOWNSFrank Ware of Cherokee Unfortunate Great Moving Picture at Idle Hour Victim Last Friday. | Friday and Saturday This Week.‘rom OafCherokee Democrat: Another sadimdt, Jr., mbers ofi, arrivedthe ilyer onths.Georgerecently3st in theiy and he to attend s,:: C. K.erintend-c schools iced that rjn Lake•\ Joynt, ranch of ionora.blo Caswell, irk. Dr. ) Marcus^eek,%q of an ang thesolidatcd oscd theSuperin-nmerbellvith theMinnie ipson of nfluenzu, hort ill-i been *in idnosdayteresting home of n. Satur-30 p. m. r guests,joined in 1. Davis.‘: Pcti-over theto sub-• • •lance ofa grade«3 city to l known buildingacoident occurred in this city Friday evening last, when \V. F. Ware, a well known citizen, lost his life in a tragic manner. For some time Mr. Ware had been in the employ ol' the Illinois Central, his work being at the roundhouse. When ho quit work on Friday evening he attempted to ride part way up town on the footboard of local engine No. 607, in charge of Hostler Job, which was just starting out, Ware was on the footboard on the rear end of the tender and in some way slipped and fell under the wheels. His left leg was completely severed below the hip and the right log was also run over above the knee and was torribly crushed.The accident was witnessed by Chet Walker and his brother, two railroad men, who were not far away, but on account of the storm could not see very clearly. The unfortunate man’s body was shoved along some distance before the wheels went over him. Walker swung his lantern and shouted to the man in the cab, but as he was on the opposite side he did not hear or see anything.When the men reached Ware hi spoke once, saying “Boys, I'm donlt; for; get me out.” He. was picked up and Dr. Burlingame, company physician called, but life was extinct before he could reach the man’s side.Coroner C. H. Hall held an inquesl Saturday afternoon and a verdict was returned in accordance with the factsW. F. Ware was born in Wcbstei county, la., April 3, 1857. He came to Cherokee county about twenty-tweyears ago, joining His other brothorfwho settled in Afton township in tin year 1874. He moved to this city about three years ago, he and some oi the younger children establishing e home, his wife having passed away some fourteen years ago. Mr. Ware is survived'-by'six children, two sons end fouat^pgljtercr. - Three af these aw married. They are George, Mrs Ethel Meacham, of this county, and Mrs. Lucy Meacham, of Madison, S. D. His son Edward, who has been in military service* arrived home from Camp Pike on the morning of the day his father was killed and was out of the city when the accident occurred having gone on the afternoon train to Ireton, la., for a short visit.Blanchely even-ng from ■he total i school ing in a 5 milesoccurreddon and way bene wereasons of long the subscrip-work ofo assure hat was cipation.Mr. Ware is also survived by two brothers, George and Levi; one sister Mrs. Nancy J. Cuff of South Dakota, and one half brother, John P. Howley of Cherokee. iOBITUARYFlorence Annie Russell was born October 26, 1893 at Reed's Corners, Wisconsin. She csme to Aurelia whh her parents in the spring of 1895. Here she spent her childhood and early school days and at the age of nine years was converted and joined the Methodistchurch hern. Sha crradnated from hichThrough tho efforts of the Home Defense League, working in co-operation with Manager Uuuerneul ox tho -idle Hour T’jieaier, “Tlio ivuiser, iuo Least oi Berlin,the greatest inov.ng picture ever produced touching, on u.t worm war now ucing sctcicu ac u..c peace conference, wul he snown in .Aurelia fiuday and Saturday, i’coru-tu y 21 and 22. There will be one show-each evening and a matinee Saturday afternoon. Tho price of admission to the evening show will be 26 and 60 cents, and for the matinee 20 and 65 cents.This is not a battle picture but an expose of the Kaiser’s rotten “kuiiur” *n which Rupert Juuan taxes the pa. t of and impersonates him in maxe-up and motion. The crimes agamsu Humanity aro pictured and the fnght-fulness of the huns in their mad rush through Belgium laid bare. Connected with it is a beautiful love story what keeps the audience in suspenseduring the uncertainly of the various parts of the story.No patriotic audience can afford i. miss this picture. It is a wonderful production and no one can see it with* out becoming more determined Uv.ujust punishment shall bo administeredagainst the mad ex-ruler and his lot.This picture is being brought to Aurelia at a heavy expense but tho Defense League felt that it should be shown hove if for no other purpose than to acquaint the people with the real conditions our allies were sub octed to and the crimes committed igainst them. It is a patriotic picture md should be seen by all.A large attendance is anticipated ach evening and it has been suggest ut that as many of the town peop-as possible attend Friday evening giving tho country people a chance Saturday evening. The school children will find Saturday afternoon a good time to attend at a lower price.Remember, -tire dafceA Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22.COUNTY SEAT NFrom Chcrokor? Puper*Times: Corporal Herbert A. I’\u-ter, of old company M, who went to France from Camp Cody, Texas, w»»h die Sandstorm division, arrived x.. his morning.Democrat: After two years' and suffering, Mrs. Ralph McOdUuiu passed away at her home in this city on Monday afternoon, February 10. Her death was the result of u complication of ailments resulting in congestion of the liver and anemia.Times: Lieut. C. H. Johnson of the United States medical corps, who has been stationed at the great army hospital in New York City, arrived home Monday morning on a two weeks' Xuv-» ,ough, being called here because of .he serious illness of Dr. M. F. Pritchard, whose condition was reported
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia, Iowa, US
Thu, Feb 20, 1919
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