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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
12
Jesup news item bustling with visits and arrivals from Waterloo Otterville Dubuque Des Moines and Des Moines fairs. Notables include J E B Trumbane F Hersh and Earl Kline with many locals hosting relatives and friends plus a church picnic at W Clark farm and a reception for visiting Californians.
In Denver Iowa on August 28 Misses Emily Lieben and Dora Hertlein of Waverly called. Waverly travelers include Rev G Krumm and family and Florence Riedesel. Two twin boys born Aug 25 to Mr and Mrs Herman Platte. Louie Hartung sold his 240 acre farm to Julius Foelske for 32000 dollars. Carl Bruns bought four new Ford autos and Wm Fasse with Herman Tegtmeyer purchased new cars.
Mooreville Aug 28 M Kenaston and family of Jesup visited at A D Lawyer home over Sunday in their new Regal touring car Mrs Hannah Spencer visited daughter Mrs W Carlson in Waterloo Crickets threaten crops as winds drive craves away the twine causing loose bundles and extra threshing time M M Wi of Hood River Ore en route to New York Mayor
Eagle Center notes a successful Harvest Home picnic with strong financial results and community turnout. Local residents Bried and McGarvey were involved in horse buying nearby, while several families traveled to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. A nine innings score tied 6 to 6 with Washburn, and neighbors attended lawn and barn events along with visits to friends in Monticello and South Dakota.
F C Schultz and wife with companions plan a ten day land and sightseeing trip to Arlington and Mission Texas. Water mains extension on Main street progresses. Tripoli Canning orders 2000 cases of corn for New York firm. Local business and residence sales noted along with health and travel updates. Community events include a band concert in Waverly and a Sunday school picnic.
A large crowd from our town attended the Sunday baseball game in Sumner where Tripoli edged the home team by 7 to 6. Ed Lucbs of Waterloo visited relatives here over the weekend before returning home with his mother. John Fink and wife returned from New Ulm, Minnesota, accompanied by Mrs. Schultz who will stay awhile. Several friends helped Mrs. John Fiersdorf celebrate her birthday Friday evening. Rev. Wunderlich, recently from Germany, is expected home this week after leaving August 15. Rev. Kleinman plans to attend Pleasant Valley church mission feast with Rev. Hardt. Services at St. Peter's were announced for Sunday, while Ben Lewis suffered a thumb injury at work Friday. Henry Marten and family visited relatives at Waverly Sunday. Ernest Fink and wife entertained friends. H. C. Frese and family of Westgate visited locally Sunday. The Canning Factory opened this season. John Moeller and wife hosted friends Sunday. Ethel Kriere is visiting her sister in Estherville. Henry Moeller and B E. President went to Des Moines for the state fair. Will Hickman began work as a drayman with Ed Gunsaulus. Pete Gooden hours were spent in Chicago on business. Mrs. P. E. Sullivan, Mrs. J. P. Hogan and their daughters and son from Cherokee plus Mrs. John Eckes of Nashua stayed with the Frank Sager household. Mrs. Anna Nelber, formerly north of town, died at Nashua and was buried in Waverly. Mrs. Frank Buhrow visited relatives in Sumner. Minerva Hattendorf becomes assistant operator at the telephone exchange. George Sager of Waterloo visited Sunday.
Bennington Aug 28. Mr Chas Burk bought a new Everett automobile Friday. Miss Frances Bongartz underwent adenoid removal surgery and is recovering well. Miss Hazel Oman and Mrs J G Crawford returned from Garwin visit. E E Sage improves after illness. Fred Nolting remodeling barn to a large up to date structure. Miss Ruth and Master John McDowell from Waterloo visiting A Broadbent. Misses Alice and Jennie Whitney visiting Carrie Sherman at Edgewood. A number of local youths toasted Miss Baker of Trent S D at Orrie Rhinehart home. Helen Wood visiting Cedar Falls friends. A Broadbent bought a new Moe automobile Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Carlson visited Waterloo Tuesday. W S Gunsalus of Fleming Pa praises Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after fourteen years use. For sale by all dealers.
In Gresham Aug 29 and surrounding areas report a buggy auto incident injuring none seriously near a school, visits from Davenport and Des Moines travelers, a busy farm and road scene, and the start of Gresham school September 2 with Miss Agnes Cheeper as teacher. Community notices include church services, fishing trips, and multiple social calls among residents and neighbors.
Hudson August 29 report notes Mrs A W Forbes shopping in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Levi Strayer return from a two month trip to Frederick South Dakota and Lavina Montana. Mrs Irv Blough Mrs William Crownover and Fred Waltman visit Des Moines for several days. School starts Sept 9. A group including Messia Lawrence Walter Lloyd McDowell Ray Wyatt Ada Woodds Ellen Walter and Hope Nicholson went to Des Moines to attend the fair. Mrs G A Crabtree and daughter also mentioned.
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