Die of heart illness ends Waterloo man's life on wife birthday
Ernest J. Siegel aged 35 died yesterday on his wife's birthday and during the ninth anniversary of their marriage after a year long illness. He had heart trouble and was treated in Presbyterian hospital. Burial planned in Niles Center Ill. Survived by wife Martha Hicks and three children. Parents and two sisters in Illinois and Chicago. Funeral details released by O'Keefe Towne funeral home.
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Ernest J. Siegel
Mr. Siegel
Presbyterian Hospital
O’keefe & Towne's
Cottage Street
Niles Center
Ill
Martha Hicks
Warren, I
Waterloo
Model Laundry
J. W. Brown
Alma Galitz
Chicago
Florence Conrad
Fvanston, Ill
Iowa man held for $518000 mail theft confession
Harry L Watson, 29, of Belle Plaine Iowa, confessed to General James E Stuart that he stole 15000 in checks and money orders from a mail pouch on January 7. He was arrested in Chicago after attempting to buy jewelry with a forged check and held to the federal grand jury on $5000 bond. Watson, with prior arson conviction, is a Cedar Rapids and Belle Plaine figure and widower whose father is a postmaster in Irvington.
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Chicago
Harry L. Watson
Belle Plaine
Iowa
James E. Stuart
Stuart
Watson
Howard Kittle
United States
Lewis F. Mason
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Stuart Said
Irvington
Ellison Improves Amid Rumors of Reoperation
Rumors that Lester B. Ellison, who had appendectomy at Presbyterian Hospital, would need another operation were denied. He is recovering well and plans to return home in a few days.
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Lester B. Ellison
Presbyterian Hospital
Ellison
Cedar Falls Pioneer Dead in Cedar Falls Iowa
Mrs John Philpot a Cedar Falls pioneer died at 611 Fourth Street West at 1 AM Sunday from cancer Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the Episcopal church Greenwood Cemetery interment Mary Henry born August 7 1847 in Meadvill e Pa She moved to Black Hawk County with her parents later married John Philpot January 29 1854 They lived on a Grundy County farm before moving to Cedar Falls about twenty years ago Survived by two sons Harry and Fred and two sisters Mrs Dan Jacobs Grand Rapids Michigan and Mrs Jacob Moore Canada Pallbearers named Charles Watson George Watson Jacob Boehmler S B Humbert Austin Leversee George Tuthill.
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Cedar Falls
John Philpot
Black Hawk County
Fourth Street West
Episcopal Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Mary Henry
Meadaville
Grundy County
Philpot
Harry
Fred
Dan Jacobs
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jacob Moore
Canada
Charles Watson
George Watson
Jacob Boehmler
5. B. Humbert
Austin Leversee
George Tuthill
Mother of six dies at 33 after asthma attack
Mrs. Phillip Garthoff, mother of six, aged 33, died Sunday at 3 am at her Dunkerton area home after an asthma attack. Funeral will be from St. Joseph's Catholic church in Waterloo at 8:30 am tomorrow. Survived by husband, children, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Matt Welter, a brother Walter Welter, and two sisters Mrs. Joe Tarkett and Mrs. L. H. Lines.
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Phillip Garthoff
Dunkerton
Waterloo
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Garthoff
Matt. Welter
Franklin Street
Mt Aubar n town notes and visitors in Vinton
Mt Auburn column records local visits and activities from January. Homer Trimble resumes studies at Cornell in Mt Vernon. Numerous residents and guests travel to Vinton Waterloo Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. A bowling team defeats Co L 15 to 14 in a practice game as preparations begin for Co B clash.
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Co. L
Armory
Belle Willard and Kermit Roosevelt Engagement Looms
Richmond Virginia January 12 Southern society watches the engagement of Miss Belle Willard and Kermit Roosevelt. Miss Willard, a Virginia belle from a prominent family, is the daughter of the new American ambassador to Spain. The couple met in Virginia during a motor party last year and are expected to wed in the spring.
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Richmond
Belle Willard
Kermit Roosevelt
Miss Willard
South
Virginia
Spain
Weather and Market Notes from Chicago Jan 12 Midday update
Weather forecast Iowa fair tonight then rising clouds and warmer temperatures. Market news notes wheat lift on cold weather and crop damage fears, corn demand from feeders boosts bulls, oats and provisions rise with grain strength. Kansas City hogs and cattle receipts show varied pricing, lambs and sheep plentiful. butter and eggs marginally higher.
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Chicago
Lord— Ae
Grain Market Report Shows Wheat and Corn Prices Across Regions
The report lists bid ranges for Wheat No 2 red and No 3 red, various Hard and Soft categories, Corn No 2 and No 3, Oats and other grains with multiple grade codes and price quotes. Regional prices from St Louis Kansas City Minneapolis and Winnipeg show July and May futures for Wheat Corn and other grains.
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Wulath
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Ad Club Committee Meeting Set At Waterloo Club
Tomorrow evening the educational committee of the Ad Club will hold its regular meeting at the Waterloo club rooms. Several papers will be read and an interesting session is anticipated. The meeting is open to all interested persons with a cordial invitation to attend.
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Waterloo Club
Ad Club
Cattle and Sheep Markets Reported in Chicago Livestock Receipts
Live stock receipts at the Union stock yards Chicago January 12 show cattle and sheep volumes with cattle market opening down and closing slow. Cattle totals about 46,000 with 29,000 sheep and 40,000 estimated tomorrow. Sheep and cattle price ranges noted for stockers Texas and Western steers cows calves natives yearlings and lambs with lower closes for sheep.
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Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Texas
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Seeves
General James Grant Wilson Near Death in New York
General James Grant Wilson, veteran of the Civil War and noted historian, lies gravely ill at St. Luke's Hospital in New York. He was admitted December 18 and is 81 years old.
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New York
James Grant Wilson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Veal and hide listings from Morse and Mule sale
A catalog of veal calves in various lots with curing status and weights, including No 1 and No 2 green calves and cured veal at specific pounds, plus Morse and Mule Hides with price per each size and quality, listing No 1 large through No 2 medium. Prices range from 1.50 to 3.50 per item depending on size and grade.
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Nelsus
Below Zero Sets New Winter Low Record
A government thermometer showed a 48 degree drop claiming a winter low. The day began with 44 above at 4:30 PM yesterday and fell to 4 below this morning as a dust filled wind tore through the region. A plate glass window at Williams cigar store valued 75 dollars was broken and globes toppled from boulevard lamps. An advertisement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children as safe and effective for coughs and croup with thanks from Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee.
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Ralph Slippy
Williams Cigar
Black Hawk Bank
Boulevard
Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Printers Elect Officers At AltAr Temple Meeting
At a Sunday afternoon session in the Altor temple Typographical Union No. 394 elected officers including President M. I. Penrose and Vice President K. V. Willey. Financial secretary A. Dale, Recording secretary J. J. Fressle, and Sergeant-at-arms A. D. Holmes chosen. Committees and a social club group were also appointed. The club plans a masquerade hall card party on January 30.
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Altor Temple
Mail Box Destroyed at Sec ond Mulberry Corner
A United States mail box at the corner of Sec ond and Mulberry streets was destroyed Saturday night. Police and government officials are seeking the guilty parties. The box was torn from its post and demolished. contents likely removed as no mail lay about. Postmaster M. H. Kelly reported the incident to police.
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Second
Mulberry Streets
M. H. Kelly
Penalty details for demolition and mail theft
The report to the government inspector notes severe penalties for the crime. Demolishing the box can incur a fine of 1000 dollars or three years in federal prison. Taking the mail carries a possible fine of 3000 dollars or five years in the penitentiary.
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Ing and
Henpecked Henry at the Majestic Delights Village Crowd
At the Majestic, musical comedy Henpecked Henry draws laughs as Henry Smith, portrayed by Jack Trainor, shines in a clean, broad comedy. Supporting cast Toward Langford, Andy Lydon, Fran Don, Catherine Bond as Mrs Stitt, Golden, and Edna Raymond deliver strong numbers with Raymond’s versatile singing. Scenic effects and song numbers please the audience, with one of the best choruses heard.
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Henry
Tennyson
Brook
Hilaston Powell
Henry Smith
Mr.Trainor
Langford
Andy Lydon
Fran Don
Catherine Bond
Stitt
Trainor
Miss Golden
Edna Raymond
Miss Raymond
Rutter May Be Sent to Knoxville
Frank Rutter, frequent police court entrant, was arraigned on drunken and disorderly charges. Police Judge Meyers will withhold sentence but recommend confinement at the state asylum in Knoxville. Rutter caused a home disturbance Saturday and resisted arrest by Captain Wagner.
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Frank Rutter
Meyers
Rutter
Knoxville
Wagner
Baby Waterloo Iown La Belle Born in Waterloo City
A baby boy named Waterloo Iown La Belle was born at Presbyterian hospital at 12 05 this morning to Mr and Mrs de La Belle. Mr de La Belle came here with Wortham Allen shows last year and plans to settle in the city while remaining with the same company this year.
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de la Belle
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
la Belle
le Belle
Wortham & Allen
Seme ‘Company
Waterloo Hie
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