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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
5
Marriage of Margaret Farrell and Thomas Clancy performed by Father McCormick at St Patrick’s church on Wednesday morning witnessed by close relatives. The bride, a milliner from the area, and the groom, manager at Winthrop Lumber Co, plan home at Mary Thompson residence after March 15. The event is followed by various local notes on visitors, parties, and community life.
Five Oelwein men faced justice court on charges of keeping theatres open on Sunday. Each pleaded guilty under an agreed plan and was fined five dollars per count plus costs totaling 139.55. The Cozy and Orpheum were named. Dreamland had prior appeals and eventual dismissal. John Owens Sr. dies at 76 after a long business career in West Union. Funeral held at Holy Name. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart attend golden anniversary in Maynard.
Hudson area residents shared a week of visits and gatherings with family and friends. Elma natives Jim McAvoy and Miss Elizabeth McAvoy connected with relatives, Waterloo shoppers explored local commerce, and the 1. A. Girls met with Sadie Sweitzer for an evening of work and refreshments. Several families welcomed a newborn girl, while others attended church events and high school activities. Lyle Slasher’s illness and various social calls shaped a busy week in the community.
GRESHAM Feb 19 A Will Steely attended Sunday school and the LA convention near Waverly. The Roy Steely reception at A W Steely home drew large attendance. BE A Barrett sale attracted many. Barrett family to move east. Rev Dr Albright back from Waterloo. Wim Tessiger aided Earl in shelling corn. Go-to-Church Sunday March 1 invites all in the area to attend both services and Sunday school.
Mrs A B Miefer visited Oelwein Monday hosted by Mrs L Shelson. Howard Capple spent a week in Des Moines removing lumber from capitol grounds property. Julius Capple bought the building and will move lumber to a farm. George Gerstenberger visited Dutuke area to see his ill mother. Mrs Charles Kine of Cedar Rapids visited brother Monti Norman and relatives in Iarleton. Francis Wells hosted a Valentines party for Young People's Sunday School at Mob church. Mrs Charles Foster and daughter hosted a gathering with Mrs Martha Sanders. Warry Burton in Chicago recruited new members to join a local group. The group plans to perform Tempest and Sunshine here Saturday. Mrs and Mrs Will Struckman visited relatives. Ralph Strong of Chobwein visited Hazleton. Residences rented and will move from Gye mufield to Hazleton in spring. Mrs Mart Laben of Merynard visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Alan Jardee. Mrs WG Kiefer issued invitations for Sunday school attendees to a home party Friday night.
Raymond Iowa reports visitors at the McCann home including Mr. and Mrs. C A Mills from Waterloo. Clarence McCann has received farm machinery for the Palmer farm which he rents. Several residents and visitors are noted, with local social events and purchases including horses, cattle, and a box social.
Miss Martha Becker visited Arlington as Sunday guest of Miss Marie Allen. Guy L. Rawson travels to Prairie Du Chien to oversee interests. Rebekah lodge met with refreshments after initiations. Florence Taylor returned from visit with brother Harry in Forrestburg. James Harkin traveled to Fayette. Rosa Webber visited Anna Kelley in West Union. Ruth Soule and Cora Paul hosted in Arlington. Christian church renovation completed with bright interior. Mrs. J. M. Davis of Fayette visited friends. Ralph P. Hadley of Oelwein on business in town. Rev. Rembold to preach English sermon at Richfield Lutheran dedication. O. M. Smith left for Polo, Mich. following death of Mellway. Remains of Mrs. Experience Hartson transported from Elma to Taylorville cemetery. service at Methodist church. Besceit businessman visited West Union. Opal Johnson returned from Cedar Rapids. Barbara Maris, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Welch, died of pneumonia. funeral at Methodist church. Derflinger returning to Kenwood after visit. Alma Gehring and Cista Rawson to Fayette for spelling contest.
Gilbertville on February 18 reports Henry fur ser preparing ice for himself. Nemmers and Hernardy received a carload of feed from the W., FL and NRL. Anil Miller sold his corn to the mill.
Mrs Wen moth shopped in Waterloo Saturday. Several neighbors, including Mrs Howard Morris and Evelyn, visited the Morris family. A Bennet Holopeter sale drew a large crowd and a school box social was a success. Ray Driscol suffered a serious head injury from an axe accident but is improving under care. Dr W Morris of Topeka completed mechano therapy studies with high honors and plans a preparatory period in Washburn.
In Maynard Iowa on February 19 the community notes a large audience for The Maid and the Minister last Friday. Mentions of visits by Chas Barnholt of Melbourne, Clarence Benson, Mrs. A E Goldsberry, Harriet Jordan, and the Bates family in Glidden. Births and prenuptial showers are listed along with business trips to Chicago, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo. The piece closes noting Victoria Australia’s average annual wage near 400 dollars.
An old time tonic claims rapid healing of sores and ulcers using a blood purifier with no minerals or drugs. Advertises S S S from Swift Laboratory Atlanta and urges readers to seek skin advice from its medical department while warning against substitutes.
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