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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1912

Page

3

Strong Men Wept At Bell Funeral In East Tanesville

Funeral held for Boxer and Ralph Bell, sons of Mr and Mrs A W Bell, killed by their mother in a sudden frenzy of insanity Saturday. Service at 1 30 PM followed by a large procession to East Janesville church, where half the crowd stood outside due to full seating. Ministers Rev J A Haellen led services. boys lay asleep in a double casket specially made for them.

Boxer Ralph Bell A. W. Bell Hell East Janesville J. A. Haellen Calvary Evangelical Church of

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Digestive Relief

This ad claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets stop stomach distress from undigested food, easing choking sensations, sweating, nausea, and weakness. It promises rapid restoration, improved appetite, better sleep, and a calmer disposition. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents per box.

Stuart

Tragedy Strikes Large Family as Funeral Sparks Mourning

A large company gathered at a funeral for a family member whose death caused widespread grief. Alr. Bell and two surviving children, a girl and a boy, faced deep distress as neighbors offered sympathy. the hospitalization and lingering illness of the mother added to the sorrow. The grandmother Mrs. Berk could not attend the service due to frail health.

Alr Bell

Death and social news from Parkerburg area

Dr Hob son returned from Valentine Nebraska after his brother's death. Susie McClellan died of heart trouble with paralytic stroke. funeral at Congregational church with Rev Bonnell officiating. Apron social by Ladies Aid at M W Warner home. bagaar soon. Lectures ongoing at Congregational church with Rev Johnson and Rev Parks scheduled.

Parkersburg Hobson Valentine Neb Fred Voeltz Eva Waterloo S. A. Foote Kent Portland Ore Susie McClellan Hd McClellan Susie Bonnell Congregational Church Oak Hill C. C. Wolf M. W. Warner Godfrey Mahanke Minnie Petersen Cedar Falls Chas, Mead North Yakima Wash Mead John Wright Clara Gus Lahr Tamer Prine Oskaloosa Jas. Kafeed Johnson Kinnell Parks of Allison

Local Notes and Deaths in Shell Rock Area

Vera Longfellow and daughter Pauline from Waterloo visited Mrs. L. A. Seaby. Mrs. Pixley from Bennett visited sister Mrs. A. W. Hughes. The two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gibson died Thursday. M. E. church re decoration prompts union services with Baptists at the Baptist church. Belle Sherwood returned from Cedar Rapids. Major Fairbank visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Culver of Nevis Minn visiting relatives J. W. Allen. Body of Lydia Pitcher Whitehead brought from Waterloo and buried at Riverside. Funeral of Alice Walker held at Catholic church. buried at Riverside beside husband. Mrs. Walker leaves three sons, two daughters, many grandchildren.

Shell Rtock Vera Longfellow Pauline Waterloo Ll. A. Seaby L. Pixley Bennett A. W. Hughes Chas. Gibson M. EB Belle Sherwood Cedar Rapids Major Fairbank Fred Culver Nevis Minn Culver J. W. Allen Lydia Pitcher Whitehead Riverside Cemetery Whitehead Alice Walker Britt Riverside

Mt Auburn Social Visits and Local Travel Notes

Mr and Mrs Geo Lormor visited in La Porte City Tuesday. Dolly Wilson and brothers left for Dickens to visit relatives and friends for several weeks. Robi Will was a business visitor in Cedar Rapids Wednesday. Mrs Parker and Mrs Floyde of Vinton visited at the Weisart home. Mr and Mrs Chas Lee visited La Porte City Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W A Faris and family left for New Hartford where Mr Faris is M E pastor. Mrs PD Towne and son Jolie returned from Town City. Mrs Thrasher returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Swaine. Mr and Mrs A T Wilson spent a few days in Chipara. Mrs Geo Hill and two daughters returned to Decorah after a visit with the Rev Hill. C J Searles and Mr St John Cedar Rapids and Jack Trody of Vinton were setting a monument.

Mt. Auburn Nec Geo. Lormor la Porteity Dolly Wilson Brothers Leff Dickens Robi. Will Cedar Rapids Chipara Geo. Hill C. (. Pilgrim Mabel Decorah Rev. Hill C.J. Searles Mr. St. John Jack Trody Vinton Arthur Furry Margaret Furry Ed. Schnoor Wichita Schnoor Della Woods Cedar No H. Barber Madge Doniy Cliff John Kahler Ethel Harper Clint Schlotfelt Fred Furry Laura Rena Struve Ackles Ollie Waterloo Geo. Hanover David Nickles Emil Fisher Ada Furry L. R. Rogers Wm. McNamara Mrs. McNamara Miss Shaw Mesdames McNamara Lamb Angers Andre Kitchen Burd Misses Shaw Appleton Callon Rogers

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Bazaar at Jenks Hall

Mrs Arthur Furry and others visit relatives in Vinton and Cedar Rapids with numerous weekend trips recorded. A bazaar at Jenks hall is planned for Saturday with dinner and supper. The Hoosier Quartette, school party, and a birthday surprise for Mrs McNamara are noted along with druggists praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy.

Orchestra Delayed Start Marks Dec Lecture Night

Janesville on Thursday night hosted the second program of the Lecture Course at the M E church. The I B T C orchestra performed but were delayed due to late arrival of entertainers.

Janesville M. EL Church T. C

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative

Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards claims a sugar coated olive oil tablet balances bowel relief and liver support. After 17 years of study the tablets named Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promise gentler action than calomel with no after effects. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus priced 19 and 25 cents per box.

F. M. Edwards Ohio Edwards Dr. Edwards Olive Tablet Company Colymbus, O

Community notes and obituaries from Janesville area

A weathered report details a large audience braving the weather for a Merrill led concert with strong shows by Harry and Bertis McDonald. Will Briner dies at 33 in Springville, burial Sunday. family and friends travel afterward. Other items note Doc Loveland's return, Roger-Myers concrete mixers shipment, M E Church services, farm activity, and local personnel changes including Charles Briner moving to run a pool hall.

B. W. Merrill Harry Bertis McDonald Janesville B. F. Briner Doc Loveland Roger-Myers Company M. E Wryans Smith Charles Briner Decker Fannie Fairburn Joel Loveland Oscar Schmidt Springfield Talbot Alberta Robert McCann Marshalltown Martin Jones Bertha Stauffer Waverly

Scratched 40 Years D. D. D. Eczema Cure Praised

Anne Croman of Santa Rosa California shares experience with D. D. D. Prescription claiming instant relief for eczema and skin troubles. The pamphlet promotes a 50 cent bottle as a mild wash cleansing impurities and smoothing the skin as a child’s. Wangler Brothers endorse the cure.

Anne Croman Santa Rosa Cal Wangler Brothers

Syrup of Figs Advertisement Urges Women to Use Genuine Product

An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a cure for female biliousness headaches and constipation. It warns against imitation Fig Syrups and urges readers to ask druggists for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product with Elixir of Senna.

Chas. H. Fletcher Eoe Centaur Company Murray Street California Fig Syrup Company

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