Remarkable 90-Year-Old Lois Jameson Of Lincoln Township Dies
Lois Jameson, 90, a Black Hawk county pioneer who came to the area in the 1860s with her husband Hugh Jameson, died at her son’s home in St. Paul after a long illness. A staunch Republican and active Methodist, she housed a formerly enslaved man named Reed and remained a longtime reader of the Courier. Surviving relatives include son George C. Jameson of St. Paul and daughters Hattie Powell Sarah Jameson Mary Cameron and Almena Wright. W. R. Jameson is a grandson.
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Lois Jameson
St. Paul
Jameson
Black Hawk County
Hugh Jameson
Illinois
Unneoln
Old
Lincoln Township
Waterloo
C. A. Wright
Jefferson Street
Methodist
Marshalltown
Hattie Powell
Sarah Jameson
Mary Cameron
Almena Wright
Des Moines
H. R. Wright
Dairy and Pure Food
Clear Skin Remedy Claim Ad Promotes Calcium Wafers
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a natural blood purifier for pimples and skin blemishes. It argues internal cleansing over lotions and cosmetics, claims rapid clearing after daily use, and notes availability from druggists at 56 cents a box.
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Stuart
Waverly W R C elects officers at city meeting
Waverly W R C elected officers in a large meeting with Mrs. W. R. Seeley as president and Mrs. Margaret Ellsworth senior vice president. Others include Mrs. Geo. Beebe junior vice president and Mrs. S. W. Seifert as first delegate. The notice lists several local residents visiting relatives and attending events, plus marriage licenses issued in the area.
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Waverly
W. R. Seeley
Margaret Ellsworth
Geo. Beebe, Sr
S. W. Seifert
J. F. Leitha
Mary Woodring
Geo. Beebe, Jr
L. C. Oberdorf
Belmond
F. L. McCurnin
Arlie Smith
Grace Hubbard
Plainfield
Albert McMurch
Janesville
Anna Wilkening
Emil F. Lawton
Estella
Funeral for Waterloo woman to be held Saturday
Remains arriving from another city tomorrow evening will be buried beside her husband in Waterloo cemetery. Funeral services are planned at First M. E. church Saturday, led by Rev. J. E. Johnson and the St. Paul pastor. A school board dispute and a resignation followed the event as officials clashed with Mayor Harrison over a superintendent election.
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Waterloo
Chicago Great Western
M. E
J. E. Johnson
St. Paul
Waterloo Cemetery
Peter Rezinberg
Board of Education
Harrison
Record Price Set at Emert Sale for Heifers
A sale by R. W. Emert yesterday achieved a record price for young heifers. Twenty two head brought 727.76 dollars total, with five at 27.25, five at 81.50, five at 22.50, four at 35.25, and three at 44 dollars. Corn and oats sold at 59-60 and 35-36 cents per bushel respectively. The stock sold for 7 to 9 cents per pound. Mr. Emert plans to retire on his farm.
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R. W. Emert
Emert
President Wilson Confined Indoors in Washington
Washington, Dec 11. President Wilson remained indoors today with a cold and throat trouble. He cancelled all engagements by order of his physician. He was to be presented with an embossed copy of a Carlyle address by the British ambassador and had planned meetings with congressmen. His indisposition began a week ago and worsened after two days in bed, with his voice affected.
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Washington
Wilson
Carlyle
England
Rearrested man on murder charge in Centerville
Centerville Sg Tec 21 John Mosley, once released after a preliminary hearing, is rearrested on a murder charge in the Thanksgiving night shooting of John Schrumm. The grand jury meets today to probe new evidence, including claims the shooting was in defense of Mosley’s wife. Mosley works as a brakeman on the Southern Iowa Traction line to Albia.
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Centerville
Justice Court
John Mosley
John Schrumm
Mosley
Southern Iowa ‘Traction Company
Albia
Aged Hampton Man Killed on Tracks
W A Brooks aged 90 prominent Hampton resident killed while walking on M and St L railroad tracks near his home. He was struck by northbound train 101 after not hearing the whistle due to deafness. Survived by wife and four sons. active in Congregational church circles.
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Hampton
W. A. Brooks
Tia
Books
Brooks
Embezzled Dues Case Sought As Precedent For Fraternal Groups
Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias sue Howard Sweeney to collect 20 in unpaid dues arguing joining binds members by contract. Dues 6 yearly with 1 withdrawal fee, delinquent payments affect privileges and grand lodge tax. Lodge member insists on a square deal and legal clarity for fraternal orders.
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Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Howard Sweeney
Knights of Pythias Order
Grand Lodge
Young Women Suffering Weak Back Find Relief
The article notes many young women suffer headaches dizziness and nervousness from kidney and bladder ills. It claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve these issues promptly when used as directed and without habit forming drugs, available at druggists everywhere.
Chicago Schools Remove Mrs Young as Superintendent
Chicago on December 11 Dr Ella Fitzgerald Young longtime educator lost her post as Chicago Public Schools superintendent after persistent opposition. John J Skoop was named as her replacement. Young resigned in tears declaring she would not return to the building without board support.
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Chicago
Ella Fidgg’ Young
America
Schills
Lang
John J. Skoop
Achoola
Young
State Fire Insurance absorbed by Phoenix of Hartford in Des Moines
Des Moines loses another old line fire insurance company as the State Fire Insurance is taken over by the Phoenix of Hartford. The Des Moines agency passes to the Phoenix with the same office and field force, likely under the Phoenix name. Only five old line fire companies remain in Iowa as outside firms absorb the rest amid competitive legislation limits.
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Des Moines
State Fire’ Insurance Company
Phoenix of
Hartford
Phoenix
State Fire Insurance Department of
R. J. Wlaney Company
Des Slaney Company
Anchor
Mercantile
Jline Fire Company
Iowa
Dubuque Fire and Marine
Farmers’ of
Cedar Rapids
Fof Waterloo
Mavenport
Destines
The Man Who Neglects Kidneys Uses Foley Pills
An ad warns of kidney weakness and back pain urging Foley Kidney Pills to restore kidney and bladder strength. It claims regular use relieves spells sleeplessness and soreness, and notes widespread availability through druggists.
Distinguish Essentials from Nonessentials in Life
A columnist argues energy is wasted when people fail to separate essentials from non essentials. Examples include nagging wives and overbearing parenting, contrasting with calmer approaches that focus on truly important commands. The piece likens discerning essentials to winnowing wheat.
Celebrate Birthdays in Waverly Demotics
Waverly residents gathered last Sunday to honor birthdays for Tames and Romane Clark who traveled from Waterloo to join the celebration. The event highlighted family ties and local festivities as friends shared memories and cake.
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Waverly
Ogan
Tames
Romane Clark
Waterloo
Waterloo Officers Elected by Local Lodges
A Waterloo group of judges recently elected officers for the Sons of Veterans at meetings held by Waterloo Camp No. 1, the Woman's Catholic Order of Forresters and the Mystic Workers of the World. New officers include J. C. Norris as commander, S. A. Clark as senior vice commander, A. H. Truair as junior vice commander, R. C. Brown, W. T. Edwards and W. J. Keller as council, S. H. Davis as secretary, J. J. Wyeth as treasurer, and Mrs. Max Walker as president of the Auxiliary.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Camp
No,vo
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Catholic Order of Forresters
The
Mystic Workers of the World
J. C. Norris
S. A. Clark
A. H. Tru
Air
R. C. Brown
W. T. Edwards
W. J. Keller
S. H. Davis
J. J. Wyeth
Max Walker
Auxil
Gets-IT Corn Remedy Claims Quick Corn Relief
Corn sufferers are urged that GETS-IT ends pain and removes corns quickly. The ad promises painless, harmless action with instant relief, preventing bleeding or infection. Available at druggists for 25 cents a bottle or by mail from Lawrence & Co. Chicago NBC.
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Lawrence & Co
Chi
NBC
Women’s Catholic Order of Forresters Elect Officers
The Women’s Catholic Order of Forresters elected Rev. Edward Slattery as president and Nellie Sorensenberger as chief ranger. Tha Downs became vice-ranger with Terinie Grady as recording secretary and Ellen McCue as financial secretary. Lizzie Tritz is treasurer and two trustees, Mary Gallagher and Helen Kelly, were named along with delegates Nellie Sorensenberger and Ida Downs as alternate. Mystic Workers Elect officers include W. J. Keller as prefect and C. K. E. Truak as monitor with W. L. Belt as secretary and others filling roles.
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Order of Forresters
Edward Slattery
Nellie Sorenberger
Tha Downs
Terinie Grady
Ellen McCue
Lucy Striegel
Lizzie Tritz
Mary Gallagher
Helen Kelly
Nellie, Sorenberger
Ida Downs
Mystic Workers
Mystic Workers of the World
W. J. Keller
C. K E. Truak
Monitor
W. L. Belt
Gua ding Against Croup and Foley's Honey and Tar
P. H. Ginn of Middleton Georgia endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best safeguard against croup. He notes that his susceptible children catch cold easily and use the remedy for prompt relief and quick cure. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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Foley
P. H. Ginn
Middleton
Bontragers Headed for California Visit
Mr and Mrs A A Bontrager departed yesterday for California where they plan to spend several months They reside in Orange township where Bontrager runs agricultural operations
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A. A. Bontrager
California
Orange Township
Bontrager
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E.G. Clark
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