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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1911

Page

8

Death Galls at Life's Opening Harold Hansen Succumbs to Typhoid

Harold Jacob Hansen an East Waterloo high school senior died at 10 45 pm at his home 122 Mobile street after a week's illness from typhoid fever His death at 18 blanks a promising youth mourned by classmates and teachers He was born December 24 1892 in Waverly and moved with family to Waterloo seven years ago Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John S Hansen and twin sisters who died years ago Funeral services and burial details will follow. Evelyn Katherine Marie Sassman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sassman died at home 805 Barclay Street after weeks with spinal meningitis She was born July 8 1910 in Waterloo seven months and twenty days old A brother Robert about 18 months old remains in the family Funeral Tuesday at 2 00 pm from the home with Rev Theodore Wolfram of the German Lutheran church officiating burial in Fairview cemetery.

Harold Jacob Hansen East Waterloo High School Mobile Street Harold Hansen Waverly Sumner Waterloo East Waterloo First Lutheran Church Luther League John S. Hansen Minneapolis Stricker Evelyn Katherine Marie Ralph Sassman Barclay Street Evelyn Robert Theodore Wolfram German Lutheran Church Fairview Cemetey

Aged Man William McCabe Dies in Presbyterian Hospital

William McCabe aged 51 died last night at 11 o'clock in Presbyterian hospital from pneumonia after a period of illness. Born in Greenland Iowa he married Agnes Allen in Lyons Nebraska and later Maggie Hopper Ida Grove and Minnie Bahe Waterloo. Survived by his wife five children and four brothers. Funeral from 313 Eleventh street west Tuesday at 2 PM.

William McCabe Presbyterian Hospital Iit McCabe Greenland Iowa Agnes Allen Lyons Neb Ida Grove Maggie Hopper Oklahoma Colorado Eleventh Street

Linden Church Jubilee Celebration at Linden M. E.

Linden M. E. church holds a jubilee service Tuesday evening with Rev. J. E. Johnson of St. Pauls Church as speaker and many from St. Pauls attending. The occasion marks the 100 membership milestone, now surpassed with about 170 members under Rev. G. B. Shoemaker who leads the jubilee services with lay assistance.

Cherry Sisters Detained By Suit Changes Engagement Dates

Manager J Jolly Jones of the Crystal Theatre received a telegram stating the Cherry Sisters cannot perform Thursday to Saturday due to a Chicago theatre lawsuit. They will instead perform Monday to Wednesday of next week, with Harry Fields' School Kids appearing at the game time.

J. Jolly Jones The Crystal Theatre Cherry Sisters Chicago Harry Fields

Improving seed corn through rigid selective breeding

An advocate argues for rigorous selection and breeding of seed corn to fit local conditions. It details ear to row breeding, seed plots, detasseling for controlled pollination, grading, and careful curing and storage to raise yields from about 30 to 40–50 bushels per acre. It stresses record keeping and farmer adoption challenges.

Howe to stage a Broadway drama plan from Atchison

Atchison man Ed Howe, famed newspaper figure and novelist, plans a bold New York trial of his four act drama. He will select seven actors, rent a theater, and invite managers to critique the play, declaring Broadway can hang if it dislikes it. Howe, 57, has retired to Potato Hill, intending a farm life and a quarterly magazine for townspeople.

Atchison, Res E. W. Howe Atchison New York Rialto Broadway Mr. Howe Mark Twain William Dean Howells Teip Potato Hill Howe Missouri River Ed Howe Daily Commercelal Street Commercial Street

Denies He Is Married Yet The Waterton Merchant Clarifies

A young assistant manager at a prominent clothing store in Waterton denies rumors he is married and stresses he would know best his situation. Reports from Chienen describe a separate man with the same name marrying last week, triggering confusion and rapid newspaper retellings.

Iowa Waterton Chienen Ras Waterloo Rhough Chiesge

Mrs Muirhead Calls On Local Y W C A Members

Mrs Rae Muiranead arrived from southern Tlinois and will attend the special exercises for W. A. girls. Organiser Miss Trimble and Miss Stone of Winfield Kans are in town as a candidate for general secretary. A reception for pledged Y W C A members is at Walnut Street Church tonight followed by an organization meeting at First Congregational Church mañana.

Rae Muiranead Tlinois W. Co. A Waterloo Miss Trimble Miss Stone Winfield Kan Walnut Street First Congregational Church

Grand Jury and Trial Jury Report for Service Tomorrow

County good roads meeting at court house tomorrow. Grand jury panel seated this afternoon with light investigative work expected. Several trial jurors sought excusal. an additional panel may be drawn. Mary Driscoll v Donnelly remains in court over guardianship. Mary Driscoll seeks permanent appointment of M J Collins as guardian. Donnelly’s lawyers: B J Wenner for guardian and M J Tobin of Vinton, C W Mullan of Waterloo. Donnelly may be ill and unable to attend. County board of supervisors resumed session for routine business. D G Roemer absent ill. Pamorra and fellow supervisors to attend county good roads meeting with trustees and supervisors expected.

Mary Driscoll Thomas Donnelly Permanent Guardian Ransler Benton County M. J. Collins Bank of Garrison B. J. Wenner the Guardian M. J. Tobin Vinton C. W. Mullan Waterloo Donnelly Owiay Board of Supervisors D. G. Roemer Pamorra County Good Roads

Baffle Tank Opens Today At Cedar Falls Line

The Citizens Gas and Electric Company completed the baffle tank for Cedar Falls line use. It prevents gas from freezing by removing water from the gas flow. Ex governor Carrol dies in Washington at age 80 after long illness, born near Baltimore in 1820.

Citizens Gas & Electric Company Cedar Falls

Funeral for Henry Austin at Franklin Street home and church

Funeral services for the late Henry Austin will be held from the home at 727 Franklin street with a 10:20 prayer and 11 o'clock church services at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Interment will take place at Aplington.

Austin Henry Austin Franklin Street Walnut Street Baptist Church Aplington

Burglars Take Jewelry From Mrs Fullenwelder Home

Chicago February 27 jewelry valued at six thousand nine hundred dollars was stolen from the home of Mrs J A Fullenwelder. The break in occurred last night and the burglars escaped with the loot. Police investigations are underway.

Chicago Viamonds J. A. Fullenwelder

Thompson to Assume Office Duties March 6

Mr Thompson will not begin his official duties until March 6 delaying the start of his tenure. The scheduled transition follows prior arrangements and affects departmental operations.

Thompson

One Dead in Rock Island Wreck near Jennings

An extra Rock Island passenger train carrying western home seekers derailed three miles east of Jennings Kansas. W. Van Cleve an emigrant passenger was killed instantly. Wilson seated next to him escaped uninjured.

Rock Island Jennings Kan W. van Cleve Wilson

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Linden Cherry Wetlville Plogs R. A. Moore Wiconsin College of Agriculture Kansas Mrs. Muirhead Hoosier Co Ladies of Waterloo Hallerfest Co Park Avenue and Lafayette Street Court House Carrol Washington, D. C Joan Tee Carrol State of Maryland Baltimore People’s Furniture Store Carmi Thompson Washington Carmi A. Thompson Stain Ohio Taft Jesse E. Wieson Clark Tucker Seem James Gardiner Company Cor. Wes Jefferson Sts Iowa Securities Company Commercial Bank Building
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