Shell Rock News Highlights Local Movements and Deaths
Shell Rock reports moves and sales as families relocate during March. Mr B G Herring moved into Mrs Elsie Halls home, janitor Dr Robinson starts at M B Church March 1, and several residents travel to Cedar Falls Waterloo and Detroit for work or visits. Mrs Simons dies near Waverly Junction, with funeral at All Church officiated by Rev Barton. Families welcome new babies, marriages, and recoveries from flu.
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Shell Rock Shell Hock
B. G. Herring
Elsie Hall
Robinson
M. B. Church
Bernice Gatting
Allison
R. G. Blake
Boyd
Clarksville
George Conlon
Dell Greene
Airs
Harvey Metzgar
Bert Krieger
Will Thurber
Dry Run Bridge
Fred Best
Thiney
H. S. Ward
Cedar Falls
H. G. Klinefelter
Kenneth Daniels
Phil
Rolie
Kenneth
Detroit
Mich
Rolfe
Robi Ebmylie
Alice Schair
Parkersburg
George Jaguls
Waterloo
John Correll
Cedar Rapids
CG. F. Simons
Shell Rock
Waverly Junction
John
Osborne
Cedar Malls
W.W. West
Cedar Bulis
Phillip Pray
Cedar
Perrinelley
Oregon
Ali Church
H W. Barton
Zora Rebekah Joe
James Brownell Post
Simons
Riverside Cemetery
G. Herting
T.H. Leeper
Whf Anderson
Jas, O'Brien
Charles City
H. H. Barton
Malltown
Hiram Tall
Vel! Rock
Bert
Hall
C. Tr Myers
George Chamberlain
Chamberlain
J. L. Witt
Bruce Hickle
Charles Robert Hiskle
Marble Rock Notes Ed Swant Purchases Land and Local Events
Marble Rock reports Ed Swant’s return from Phoenix with land bought eight acres seven miles from town. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Bett. Samours Jr. sold his South Main residence to Will Ritter and will move March 1. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Verne Stroud. Bradley Castle died from complications. widow, two daughters and a son survive. Delos Moffit’s funeral followed his Canada death. Harold Tuman’s health improves after pneumonia. Wiles Carney to auction farm south of town before moving to Marble Rock. Witt Packman of California arrived. Gene Winchell and wife visiting from South Dakota.
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Marble Rock
Ed Swant
Phoenix
Ariz
Jesse Bett
Samours, Jr
South Main Street
Will ‘Ritter
Verne Stroud
Bradley Castle
Leo Wond
Harrison Ackley
C. Castle
B. A. Moffit
Delos Moffit
Canada
Lowat Carey
Witt Packman
California
Gene Winchell
South Dakota
Andrew Gates
Plainfield notes and movements in late February
Plainfield residents report illness and travel, including Albert Paul in Waterloo, typhoid fever illness of Eugene Oghin, and Elizabeth Enos in a serious condition. A shooting through a south east porch window hit a chair diminutively. no injury. Families plan moves to Oregon and Waterloo with local visits and a blacksmith hire.
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Plainfield
L. P. Roach
Waterloo
Albert
Paul
Eugene Oghin
Sherman Foster
Waverly
Will Foster
J. D. Ford
Elizabeth Enos
Ruth Cagley
Florence Gretzner
Cordelia Leamen
Guy Fuller
Blanche Peterson
Carl
Thomas Watters
Jim Watters
Oregon
Chris Hohns
Mitchell Recap of Local Events and Sports
Mitchell society notes report Floyd high school basketball results with a 30 to 13 win and a closely contested loss. Social news covers visits from Mr Hood of Wisconsin and a large party honoring Mrs Rasmussen and Mrs Bennett. Also mentioned are a wedding of C G Whener to W G Talbott and visits by Banker Wm Bennett and Mrs Prime, plus travel by Mra J A Klinger and her son Alton for a medical examination in Charles City.
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Mitchell
Floyd
L. B. Ripley
Hood
Wisconsin
Tiunge
5. Rasmussen
Mra. J. A
Home made cough syrup marketed as quick relief
An advertisement touts a DIY cough syrup claiming to quickly cure stubborn coughs in 24 hours or less. It endorses Pinex with 2 1/2 ounces per pint, sugared or alternative syrups, and promises relief for bronchial symptoms, endorsing pharmacist purchase and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Community notices outline farm moves and personnel changes
The local column reports workers resignations and moves within the area. A mail clerk with 11 years service resigns and plans to farm north of town with his wife. Several residents swap homes and farms, including moves from Cunningham and Hudson areas. New farm placements and positions follow recent local sales and transport efforts.
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Sition
Barclay
Barclay Center
Seb
Stover
Yetter Felix de Morece
Mr. Stover
A. Cummings
Foley & Co. Trial Package Offer Advertisement
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip, mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package. The kit includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatic symptoms, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and bowel issues. Sold everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Pleasant Hill School Box Auction Draws Crowd
A large crowd attended a Sunday auction at Pleasant Hill School to benefit the school’s activities. Proceeds from the day, organized by George Salisbury and helpers, netted about $90 for phonograph and related items. Local families including Mr and Mrs McCauley and Miss Loren McNulty were noted among those bidding.
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McMinn
James Caries
Aurkery
Mr. Cummings
Mechinte Conrad
Gedur
Tay Sere
Warenberg
Pondosaluk
George Salisbury
Ter
Graces
Pulton
Em Bar
Loren McNulty
David
Giller
Stacyville
Why Druceists Recommend Swamp-Root For Kidney Health
For years druggists have followed the strong record of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician prescribed tonic that supports natural work of organs. Swamp Root stands the test of years and is sold on its merit. If unsure you can request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention Waterloo Evening Courier.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Osage Legion to Host Third Ancestry Evening
The American Legion in Osage Iowa plans the third program in a series of ancestry talks on Wednesday evening. Real estate firm Childs Land Co of Mason City will soon open an office in Osage, occupying part of Blandin & Wohle’s quarters. Stewart McSweeney has just returned from New York City where he was visiting.
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OSAGE
American Legion
Childs Land Co
Mason City
Blandin & Wohle
Stewart McSweeney
New York City
Cadwell Divorce Case Stands After Judge Rules
Judge H B Boies refused to modify the foundation in the divorce suit of Mrs Laura Cadwell against W E Cadwell. Cadwell sought changes to resist two notes given to his wife before estrangement. The court maintained the existing stipulation as filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Boies
Laura Cadwell
W. E. Cadwel
Cadwell
Choy Hyerme
Notes Destroyed Then Recovered After Signing Stipulation
Fragments indicate notes were thought destroyed at signing but later reappeared. Police suggest the items were recovered in a processing event and payments proceeded. The sequence implies a mishap followed by fulfillment of obligations. Local authorities remain to confirm exact dates and involved parties.
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T. J. Hegland
Eswig
St. Paul
Wentworth
Dward
James McCulla
August Schrieder
Mr. Sonesrug
Studebaker
Union Motor Car Co
West Fifth St
Frater Farm
St. Francis “Hospital
Dewar
Iowa
W. C. Campbell H. U, McImsugall
Black Hawk Natl Bank
Renner & Son
Curoc
Pathfinder Prod
Walker
Great Wonder
Smooth Sensation
Sensation Wonder 2d
Pathfinder
Great Sensation
Cols
Col. A
Col. Wonder
C. Renner & Son
Krasched and McIlrath
Commercial National
RANK
Geo. McNellis
Dunkerton
Farrow
Duroe Board
Chester
Buckeye
John Deere
Sattler
Old Trusty
H. P
Fairbanks Morse
Terrall
Poland
China
Sow Sale
Liberty Buster
Giant Buster
Prospector
Korvers
Orange Wonder
Terralis Trojan
Orange Boy
Mastodon
Attraction
Biggest Wonder
Caldwell
Big Hole
Shane
W. H. Coover
Hedrick
W. F. Mason
3. W. Wiese
Reinbeck
A. J. Terrall
Paducah
Dixie
WM. J. Moxley
America
Moxley
Oth Bt
H. W. Tromanhauser
Laundriette
Mirlfis
East Fourth Street
Washburn
Durham
Sida
McCormick
Vaughn
Rock Island
Columbus
Waterloo Bay
Rhode Island
E.G. van Duyn
Ripe & Gill
J. Miller
Urbanside
ORION
Sextonia Farms
Watkegan
Tor Data
Urbanside Farm
J. R. Walker
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