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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1928
Page
4
L. Gauerbrel 21 dies at 3 p m from internal injuries after a tree fell on him while he and his father and brother worked timber two miles south of Tripoli Iowa. He was single and lived with his parents on a farm. survived by several brothers and sisters.
Independence February 7 The joint drive by First Baptist and Presbyterian churches led by Rev A C G Hagerman raised funds beyond goal. Baptists $8000 goal exceeded by 1000. Presbyterians raised $23862.10 of $24500 for three years running costs and church addition. Hagerman praised by Independence supporters before leaving for the East. Supporters note Hagerman is an Independence native. Supervisor Candidacy Joseph Riseley announces bid on Republican ticket for supervisor term starting January 1929. he has served on the board and was postmaster at Winthrop. R M Dawes, west of the city, also announces Republican candidacy for supervisor in June primaries. Turning against C D Raymond, incumbent.
Jesup Iowa February seven board of directors will meet at the Baptist parsonage Thursday evening to arrange the program of activities and transact other business for the coming 12 months. Members include H J Ganiere Mrs Leonard Brown Mr and Mrs James McSparren B B Bunnell Floyd Bunnell Mrs W Wright and Mrs Alma Boyce. A dinner under the Ladies Aid society will be served at the Leonard Brown home Wednesday.
In Manchester Indiana near the Main and Wayne streets intersection Sunday a two car collision involved Henri Robinson and the Elsbury family from Strawberry Point. The Elsbury car overturned and was damaged heavily. Monday morning Ed Rainbute driving to Manchester with his daughter and Miss Pauline Rizer left the road and overturned over a culvert but no serious injuries were reported.
Washburn Shipping association sent a car load of hogs to Chicago Saturday. Peter Beck of Eagle Center shipped a hog car. Mrs. Fred Holhack was patient at St Francis Hospital Waterloo after an appendicitis operation Wednesday. Michelen Kramer returned to Chicago after a visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Harry Bearbower died at her parents home in Brandon Iowa on Monday after about a year with tuberculosis. Ethel May Gallaher born Nov 23 1903 in Benton County married May 17 1922 to Harry Bearbower. One twin son died in 1926 and the other child was living with the couple. she is survived by her parents two sisters and two brothers.
Traer February 7. Theodore F Clark state park will get improvements next year including a shelter house, custodian Ray Warr says. Road access has been built and more conveniences for campers and picnickers added. Last year 1,832 people registered, up from 1,418 in 1926, with visitors from 19 states and Canada. largest day roster was 125 on June 26.
William Ernst, 91, died Monday at the home of his son in law A B Spicer in Oelwein. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with burial at Wood Lawn. A daughter Mrs J C Latour of Des Moines survives. The item notes local land and travel mentions including a Fay ette county paving sidetrack proposal and a railroad collision injury report.
Virgil Barta hosted 20 playmates in Hudson Iowa February seventh for his eighth birthday. Games filled the afternoon and a two course supper followed, served by Mrs J C Barta with help from Mrs B A Gaede and Mrs Joe Kusdas. A cake with eight candles topped the table. Fatient Is Recovering. Mrs Ray Sargeant, who had an operation in Rochester Minnesota for theft of gear earlier in the week, is improving. her husband returned Tuesday.
Barclay two. Feb. T.Rev. B. de Narbers and his two sisters Miss Lena Nacbers and Mrs. Krebsbach have gone to Louisiana to spend four weeks with relatives. Rev. William Kunkle Raymond and Rev. J. C. Nackle Waltrice will serve St Francis parish during Father Nackres absence. Funeral services were held Sunday for L. W. Gale aged 90 who died in Cheroker state hospital after treatment. He had been a resident of Clarion 45 years and owned four residences. no living relatives. estate to Clarion people who cared for him.
Osage county court sold the Osage Bank building for $2,700 to W R Prowitt of Forest City after three weeks of bidding. Judge C G H Kelly ruled the prior bid too small and allowed a new bid from Join Howelson of Osage for $3,000 with possession to the buyer.
Two visiting professors from other institutions were announced for the University of Iowa summer session. Dr W O Blanchard of Illinois will join geology teaching three courses. Professor Henry F Lewis of Cornell College joins chemistry teaching elementary organic chemistry and directing research. Both will teach in the first term starting June 11.
In Charles City Iowa on February 7 Jack Chisel was arraigned on intoxication charges before Mayor Gray and fined 25 dollars plus costs, paid by Chisel. Pat Doran and George Marshick faced the same fines. Marshick could not pay and was jailed. Leonard Welchance of Rockford, serving 20 days for petty larceny, faces bail requests on alleged forged instrument charges after cashing a 25 dollar check at Rudd Bank and attempting a 250 dollar check in Mason City. he is expected to appear before the judge today.
Fred Hersey has purchased the B. F. Perry property in the west part of town formerly known as the Henry Taegalls place in New Hartford Ta. They will not take possession before fall.
Four weeks after his year old son Charles died from acute appendicitis, L C Grover of 226 Linwood Avenue was rushed to Presbyterian hospital for emergency appendectomy. The boy's peritonitis followed his illness and death. Grover, an employee of the John Deere Tractor company, was reported improving after the operation.
Underweight men and women urged to buy McCoy's Tablets with a money back guarantee. Four boxes at sixty cents each or two dollars for a combined claim of at least 9 pounds gained and improved health, with druggists authorized to refund if not satisfied. Sold at Robert Drug Co Wangier Bros C J Miller and any drug store in America.
Ames Iowa reports that the state highway commission will award paving contracts on February 14 for 104.093 miles of primary road across eight counties in Iowa with an estimated total cost around 2.5 million dollars. The projects include Davis, Bremer, Jefferson, Montgomery, Mills, Warren, Van Buren, Clayton, and Glaston counties, with specific mileage allocations and related bridge lumber, pipe, piling, culverts, gasoline, and oil purchases set for the same date in Clinton and Waterloo and Charles City locations.
Orange Township on Feb 7 held a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham attended by about 70 people from Loyal Helpers and Men's Bible class plus their families. The couple plan to move to Polo soon and were given a linen gift amid informal diversions.
The funeral for Mrs. George Warner of Pipestone Minnesota who died in California will be held Thursday afternoon in Parkersburg. Burial will be beside her first husband George Warner and son Fred. Surviving are a brother Charles Yourther of Cedar Falls and she was a sister-in-law of W M Warner of this place.
A large concourse gathered at the Baptist church in New Hartford Louisiana for the funeral of Aaron Lewis Webster age 64. He died after a long illness at a Cedar Falls hospital from dropsy and heart disease. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery.
Hudson Ia Feb 7 Officers and directors were elected at the annual meeting of Hudson Mercantile Company. R D Baldwin is president A H Hollis vice president and Joy Kusdas secretary treasurer and manager. Directors include Baldwin Hollis Forbes Axon and Kusdas. Mrs Irv Blough entertained Service Star mothers this afternoon at her home. A program was presented and refreshments served. Missionary Society will hold its monthly devotional at Mrs Irv Brough's home Wednesday afternoon with devotional period and refreshments.
An old advertisement claims women can achieve white, soft skin by nightly rubs of Ice-Mint on face and neck. It promises dramatic transformation after a single application and credits the Japanese product for beautifying properties. The piece urges daily care and notes druggists endorse the product.
A star salesman is praised for constant energy and efficiency reporting he stays fit on gruelling trips. The ad urges taking Nujol to support health during travel and busy work schedules claiming it prevents body poisons and aids elimination. A three month regimen promises feeling like a million dollars.
Fredericksburg Iowa February seven Mrs J A Milne whose husband died last midnight is in critical condition from apoplexy suffered at five a m today Mr Milner was seventy eight his health had been failing for some time Town well patronized home talent play An Old fashioned Mother given as a bene fit for the M E parsonage attended by a good sized audience rain kept others away advance tickets indicated a capacity house entertainment will be given tonight at Williamstown church
Hudson Iowa area reports Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ohrt observed their twelfth anniversary with a surprise party hosted by relatives at a home a mile south of town. Music provided main entertainment and a three course luncheon was served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCullough Reinbeck and others from Gladbrook Beaman Waterloo and surrounding areas.
Fox hunting has become a popular and profitable sport around Clutier Iowa with many residents engaging in the activity. Local hunters report rising interest and success as fox populations yield game and potential financial return for participants in the area near Clutier.
Three red foxes were captured near town Sunday and Monday of last week. James Kubslek trapped the first fox after more than three weeks and plans to mount it. Anton and Joe Vanda Ded Chitty and Dr P I Eyres took another fox in Norder s pasture after a ten mile chase with gun and dogs JM Chitty and Joe Vanda went out again the next day and bagged one in the hills west of Clutier.
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