Brick Streets Replaced as City Plans Spring Paving
The city considers repaving east and west business district streets with asphalt next spring pending council approval. Streets named include Fifth Lafayette to Ridge Sycamore Third to Sixth Lafayette Park to Fourth Fifth Commercial to Bluff Jefferson Third to Fifth Commercial Fifth to C G W tracks. Brick pavement wears thin and a municipal quarry is discussed with sites to be investigated and possible use of prisoners for labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Lafayette
Ridge
Sycamore
Sixth
Park
Fourth
Commercial
Bluff
Jefferson
Carl W. Hitchcock
Hawthorne
Pleasant
W. V. Neil
Webber
Burk
Burier
Tdcipal
Thompson
Neglected Kidney Trouble Thwarted by Swamp Root
A letter from Camp Hill Alabama dated August 1908 describes severe kidney pain treated with morphine for a stone in the bladder. After failing Lithia Water and tablets the writer reports relief using Swamp Root, noting passage of gravel and no further symptoms following a bottle and a half. The statement is sworn before a justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W
Camp Hill
Ala
H.W. Spinks
A. RB. Lee
Justice of the Peace
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Letter advertising Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY urges sending ten cents for a sample bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes full size bottles available at drug stores and mentions the Waterloo Evening Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, S. C
Waterloo Evening Courier
Library notes list new books for circulation
A mixed list of new books includes fiction drama essays and poetry with topics ranging from Mexico and Germany to suffrage and crochet. Notable titles mention Dunbar Complete Poems Crothers Meditations on Votes for Women Langah Citizens Manual of the U S Constitution and Stevenson Cruise of the Janet Nichol among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Germany
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Crothers
Hook. Arnold
Sohral
Rustum
Aurner
Wurner
Banim
Damon
Pythias
Barrie
Bostwick
Mary
Burnbham
Carson—Mexico
Clutton
William Morris
Dunbar
Franklin
Gale
Storica
Greene
Wall
Harris
Harrison—Vv
Herrick
Hunt
Una Mary
Judson
The
Great Plains
Mississippi Valley
Klickmann
Lucas
McClure
Martin—House of Fulfillment
Noyes—Winepress
Finers
Thunderbolt
Ravindranath
Richmond
Roberts
Ross
Arserica
Shaw—Candida
Stevenson
Janet Nichol
Strayer
Wiseman—Fablola
Free Mason William L. M. Weasel Passes at 91 in Marshalltown
Marshalltown confirms the death of William L. M. Weasel at his daughter’s home aged 91, reputed as the oldest Free Mason in Iowa. Born February 25, 1823 in Pennsylvania, he served in the Civil War, later moved to Iowa in 1866, and held Masonry as a lifelong affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
William L. M. Weasel
T. J. Shoemaker
North Center Street
Weasel
William L
Northumberland County
Pennsylvania
Margaret Smith
Pottsville
Wensel
Wengel
Logan Township
Iowa
Melbourne
Mason
Minersville, Pa
Mason Weasel Loyal to Fraternity Sixty-Two Years
Lodge No. 222 records reveal Weasel resigned May 22 1866 to join Melbourne Lodge Full Moon No 61. He remained a member there until his death, achieving a sustained forty year plus tenure as a Mason continuing for over sixty two consecutive years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Weasel
Des Moines Saloons Lesson Ends In Court Ruling
Judge Hubert Utterback declared the saloon consent petition insufficient after reviewing figures. About 2162 names were struck from roughly 3000 objections while sixty one forgeries and fifteen perjuries were noted by dry witnesses as cause. The ruling ends the case with no appeal from either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hubert Utterback
District Court
Court House
George Washington
Havner
Owers
The
Drys
J. M. Parsone
Nets
Parsons
Harner
Lquor
Obituary: Ann Crane Considine of Ireland to Iowa
Jesup mourns Ann Crane Considine born in 1824 County Clare Ireland died February 14 1915 aged 91 Emigrated 1862 to Canada then 1858 married Patrick Considine and moved to a farm near Jesup Later lived in Jesup with son daughter and daughter in law Widowed 46 years funeral held February 16 at the Catholic church with Rev Father Worsfield sermon Interment in St Johns Catholic cemetery Independence Several relatives and out of town attendees listed from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Independence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Ann Crane Considine
County Claire
Ireland
Canada
Patrick Considine
United States
Tawa
M. R. Considine
Mary Ann Considine
John Keane
Dunkerton
Father Worsfield
Helen Connelly
hWeaven
C. J. Kirby
F. Meany
M. Galvin
M. Meany
Z. A. Comfort
P. M. Sullivan
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Independence
W. F. Donahue
G. Watson
Margaret Carrick
J. Gusweller
P. Gusweller
N. Walker
1D. Brown
P. Maney
J. Mack
Waterloo
We. Lehigh
Catly Allison
Cedar Falla
Aliee McNamara
Z. Murphy
I. Hayes
Cascaret Advertisement Promises Quick Gentle Cleanse
An old ad claims Cascaret cleanses stubborn bowels and relieves headaches and indigestion. It touts a ten cent box, promises overnight relief, and appeals to adults and children for regular stomach and liver regulation.
Local Obituary and Society Notes From Marble Rock Area
Mya and Perry Wagner visit Mrs Lillian Berninghausen in Marble Rock at her mother Mis Sara h Knipe’s home. Mads Hanson dies at 86 at Chris Wolfe’s home. funeral Sunday and interment in Cedar Falls. Mrs Fred Peterson seriously ill. Carl Hassman returns from Chicago after uncle William Hassman’s death. Frank Orvis of Shell Rock visits son Frank Orvis Jr. Harvey Anderson and Cartin Johnson wed in Waterloo. Mrs Rose of Waterloo visits local O B S chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Perry Wagner
Lillian Berninghausen
Marble Rock
Mis
Sarah Knipe
Mads Hanson
Chris Wolfe
Cedar Falls
Fred Peterson
Carl Hassman
Chicago
William Hassman
Frank Orvis
Shell Rock
Harvey Anderson
Cartin Johnson
Waterloo
Rose
O. B.S
Mrs Perry learns of husband's railway injury during wreck
Mrs Frank Perry, wife of a railway mail clerk, learned of her husband’s serious injuries after a Chicago Great Western wreck at Afton Junction. She traveled with eight month old babe to Des Moines to join the hospitalized man, accompanied by Harlin Smith. Derailment suspected. train, rails, and ties torn. no widespread casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perry
Afton Junction
Babe
Des Moines
Harlan Smith
Perry
Green Mountain
Wedding Bells for Miss Ella Reents and Steno Jungling
Parkersburg Feb 23 wedding at the bride’s home. The couple, Miss Ella Reents and Steno Jungling, were joined in a morning ceremony with a breakfast and informal reception. They will begin housekeeping March 1 on a farm near Fern Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Ella Reentg
Steno
Jungling
Jurgen Reents
Fern Lewis
Iowa Falls
Downs
Waterloo
I. Ackerson
Wite
Clara Krull
Sherman
Rockford Notes Showbirths Travels and Trade
Rockford reports Mr. and Mrs. W F Johannber welcomed a baby boy last Thursday. Glen Mitchell visited his wife in hospital at Waterloo. R P Bishop plans to move to Ames. G O Michell buys potatoes in northern Minnesota. Miss Ella Moore visits the Frank Sherwin home in Grand Meadow Ming. Mrs G H Purdy stays with her husband in Des Moines. Ethington Bros shipped two cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
W. F. Johannber
Glen Mitchell
Waterloo
R. P. Bishop
Ames
G. O. Michell
Minnesota
Ella Moore
Grand Meadow
Ming
Frank, Sherwin
G. H. Purdy
Des Moines
Ethington Bros
You Parents Read This Case of a Three Year Old Child
New Hartford reports Harold Brogue back at work in the Res view offices as the case of a three year old child continues to unfold with attention on the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Harold Brogue
Res View
Quaker Extract Aids Little Marie in New Hartford Case
A New Hartford notice recounts how Marie Hoffer with fever cramps and poor appetite improved after ten days on Quaker Extract. Jos N Hoffer of 426 Gable Street credits the remedy for better sleep food and energy. Fisher at The Modal Pharmacy promotes Quaker Remedies claiming lasting relief addressing the underlying cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Marie Hoffer
Gable Street
Little Marie
Jos. N. Hoffer
Time
Marlo
Fisher
Modal
Model Pharmacy
East Fourth ‘Street
Waterlag
Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant Promises Guaranteed Cough Relief
An offer promotes Schiffmanns new Concentrated Expectorant as a cost saving home remedy for coughs colds bronchitis croup whooping cough and hoarseness. It claims no narcotics and a money back guarantee from J K Joder and city druggists in St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.K. Joder
R. J. Schiffmann
St. Paul, Minn
Rockford Obituaries and Dedication Services Highlight Local News
Cedar Falls resident Grandma Goodall dies at her son's home while funeral plans unfold for Ernest Scott who died in Minneapolis and is brought to Rockford for burial. The Rockford Methodist Episcopal church was recently dedicated, and regional burials continue as residents seek care and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. W. Holland
Grandma Goodall
Cedar Falls
Rockford
Lodi
Wis
Ernest Scott
Minneapolis
Rockford Methodist Episcopal Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binghamton
Library Notes
Free Mason
Towa
W. F. Eightey
Mrs. Perry
Omaha
Esther L. Peck
Lake Preston
S. D
F. Wightman
Kt .Clark
Anna Peters
U. S
Mead
W. Lohr
J. Ferguson
H. Wilhelms
Bila Johnson
Anna Bush
Irvin Codner
Delos Codner
Aitkin
Minn
Louis Christenson
K. of P
Aterlan
Dan Conn
Helen Edwards
Schiffmann
Litle Flour & Feed Co
California
Burlington’s
Denver
Pike’s Peak
Royal Gorge
Salt Lake
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Burlington
America
LL. W. Wakeley
Farnam Street
Neh
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