City in Brief and Local Items
Dr W Powera departed for Pittsburgh to conduct business for several days. Peter Figi returned from Glenwood Minnesota after being summoned by his daughter Mrs John Kubly’s illness, now improving. West High School tryouts for the girls debating team set for Friday January 19 with several debates planned against other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Powera
Pittsburgh
Peter Figi
Glenwood
Minn
John Kubly
West High School
Germans Get Christmas Presents From Prisoners
New York reports that German prisoners in England received Christmas parcels or cash gifts, funded by the German Red Cross with help from English authorities and contributions from the United States. Engravers from several midwest cities gather in Waterloo for a conference at the Russell Lanson hotel. Missing Army aviators Lieut Col H G Bishop and Lieut William A Robertson are found in Mexico after a forced landing 100 miles south of the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
German Red Cross Society
Berlin
United States
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Louis
Omaha
Davenport
Rock Island
Waterloo
Russell-Lanson Hotel
San Francisco
Cal
H. G. Bishop
William A. Robertson
San Diego
Mexico
Washington
Army
Church of God to hold special service in Kistner's chapel
The Church of God will conduct a special service in Kistner's chapel at 10 a.m. tomorrow led by J. W. Williams of Sac City. Williams will also oversee 7:45 a.m. services daily through the week. Meisters of the Spanish War Veterans camp and all Spanish War veterans are asked to meet at Memorial hall Monday at 3:30 p.m. to escort guardsmen returning from Des Moines. Rev. Vinton Lee of Cedar Rapids will preach at Union Congregational Church with George Moody leading the evening song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church‘of God
Kistner
J. W. Williams
Sac City
Williams
Memorial Hall
Des Moines
Vinton Lee
Cedar Rapids
Union Congregational Church
George Moody
BRISTOW Gristaw Jan 2 Updates and Local News
James Tag Bac condition improved Mrs Charles Royer convalescing Cochmay nursing her Wilbur Stewart ill Robert McKernan rents Atkinson home to move March 1 Kitsons to farm Vern Tituss family move into BE A. uss. rthur Johnson visiting Reaction Mrs T A Gough to move Feb 1 Buerkly farm prayer meetings grow Leia Richards clerking Four Night wedding at MI Beck er Toward Jackson Bertha Becker Jackson family to move March 1 Jane Woodworth funeral United Brethren church Mrs Lucy Austin and Miss Carrie Woodworth L A Sears moves to new building Ed McTaggart returns from Spooner Minnesotans note odd ads and jokes pasted from papers
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Gristaw
James Jfte
Charles Royer
Cochmay
Wilbur
Walter Stewart
Robert McKernan
Atkinson
Tina Me
Taggart
BE. A. Uss
Rthur Johnson
T. A. Gough
Buerkly Farm
Here
Leia Richards
Tiedens & Voogd
MI. Becker
Trev. O. QO
Hobson
Jackson
Bertha Becker
BE. Nicholas
Maron
Jane Woodworth
United Brethren Church
Iveleck
O. O. Hebsem
Woodworth
Lucy Austin
Dumont
Carrie Woodworth
Ristow
Hr. L
Waterworks Receipts Show Gain for Year 1916
Net earnings and total assets for the Waterloo waterworks rose in the year ending December 31 1916. The secretary George E Shoemaker filed the annual report with the city clerk showing net earnings of 46684 32 in 1916 versus 45866 30 in 1915 and assets of 844761 46 up from 770845 last year. The note also mentions a January circular from National City Bank of New York on Economic Conditions Governmental Finance and United States Securities as a valuable resource for patrons and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Waterworks
George E. Shoemaker
Waterloo Savings Bank
National City Bank of New York
United States Securities
Netional
City Bank of New York
Bingham Re-Elected Director of Hawkeye Association
Bingham was re elected a director of the Hawkeye Commercial Men's association, an accident insurance group for traveling men, at a Marshalltown meeting today. Headquarters of the association are in Marshalltown.
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Bingham
Hawkeye Commercial Men’s Sesociation
Marshalltown
Atl
Hampton Local Notes Record Changes and Events
I J Kran named assessor replacing Levi Talhelm as he moves to Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. William C Hemm move to town, son Charles to manage the farm. Joe Brophy buys Central cafe. Fred Holmes acquires the old restaurant. Hampton high declamatory contest set at the Windsor next Wednesday. Charles F Meter hosts store employees with two $20 gold pieces. John L Johnston travels to Kansas City to check on injured son Jamie. James A Miller named deputy sheriff. Dr R Reemer becomes Oakmere dairy manager. Marriages, public meetings, and Franklin County Short Course plans outlined with local lists of participants and sponsors. End lists include community organizations, businesses, and a long roster of attendees.
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Hampton
Levi Talhelm
Cedar Rapids
William C. Hemm
Judd
Charles
Joe Brophy
Central Cafe
Fred Holmes
Hampton High School
Windsor
Charles F. Meter
Hampton Mercantile Co
John £. Johnston
Kansas City
Jamie
James A. Miller
T. L. Argent
R. Reemer
Oakmere
Ioule Peterson
Debra Hurt
Newton
M . Parsonage
Martin Peterson
Latimer
Franklin County Taxpayers’ Jeugte
Iva Wiliams
Williams
Cedar Palls
Death notices and funeral services for local residents
Mortuary notice for Janus B Plum 72 died at home in Waterloo after illness. Survived by widow Ellen, son Bert of Des Moines, daughter Mrs. Eddy, and sister Mary Taylor. Funeral at Walnut Street Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Monday with Rev. J. B. Smith. interment in Fairview. Harold Ackerman eight died at home of rheumatism of the heart. Survived by two sisters and a brother. Funeral at home Sunday 2 p.m. Rev. Henry Mueller. interment Fairview. John Henry Smith funeral at Hieman Gindt chapel Sunday 2:30 p.m. Rev. Clyda J. Askins officiating. interment Elmwood.
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Janus B. Plum
Janus Plum
J. H. Eddy
Linden l Avenue
Waterloo
Mr. Plum
Rome
Clys
One Hundred Forty- Seventh Illinois Infantry
Mme
Ellen Plum
Bert
Das Moines
Eddy
Mary Taylor
White Pine
Kan
O'Keefe & Towne
Walnut Street Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Yairview
Harold Ackerma
Harold Ackerman
George J. Ackerman
Newell Street
Henry Mueller
Fairview
John Henry Smith
Hieman & Gindt
Clyda J. Askins
Elmwood
Waterloo to add new modern bowling alley and repairs
Waterloo plans a second floor bowling addition at Myers building 114 116 Fourth Street east. Jackman and Manahl leased the space, ordered five tournament alleys, and will extend the building eight feet with a fireproof bridge. Alleys to open in February alongside Mack’s cigar store opening tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Jackman and Manah
Chilliard Parlor
Commercial Street
Myers
Fourth Street
Michael Jackman
Frank Manahl
Chicago
Manahl
Mack’s
Orange Township Social and Farm Reports Bridge Week
Orange Township reports Har vey Lichty Lew Cunningham Ire Fike Hartzel and Wolfe hauled hogs to Chicago and returned early Friday. Fred Sanderson tended Cunningham farm work in Chicago. Eliza Miler returned from Ames and falls from Vancouver to India on Jan 2? Mrs War den Miller hosted a Ladies club meeting with about 70 attendees. Mrs Harvey Lichty hospitalized in serious condition. Charles Gayman assists at home. Farmers Creamery and Telephone meetings held at the schoolhouse. Cleve Miller plans J field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lichty
Lew Cunningham
Ire Fike
Hartzel
Wolfe
Chicago
Fred Sanderson
L. Cunningham
Eliza Miler
Ames
Vancouver
India
Warden Miller
Rob Lichty
Charles Gayman
Cleve Miller
Willard Peck Obituary Highlights Long New York Roots
Winthrop January obituary notes Willard Peck born August 28 1848 in New York State married Susan Winner in 1870. Survived by widow and four children Emma Smith Charley Carrie Nine two brothers Alva and William 12 grandchildren two great grandchildren. Died January 2 1937 after illness. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev Samuel Bears and interment Fremont cemetery.
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Winthrop
Willard Peck
New York
Stite
Jowe
Mero
Susan Winner
Emma Smith
Charley
Carrie Smith
Methodist Church
Samuel Bears Atormant
Fremont Cemetery
Emma Humphrey
Speedsville
Thompkins County
Victor Reed
Lamont
Howard Moorehouse
Independence
David Peck
Laura Moorehouse
Reed
Great West
Polo
Reinbeck Lembeck Wedding Details at Center
The wedding of Miss Water Thede and Mier Witlans Sehyoedey was held at the Emanuel Uody Center with ceremony led by Leewardttag. Guests from Reinbeek and the bridegroom’s side attended, and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Viole. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Schner. A welding trip and other post ceremony events were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lembeck
Witlans
Fustres
Leewardttag
Charles
Eog
Reinbeek
Ron
Help Wanted Ads and Room Rentals in 48 Firms
Multiple want ads offer work and living spaces from 48 companies. Listings include help photography ideas, production league items, furnished rooms near Franklin Street with steam heat and utilities, couples wanted for apartments, dress cutting at home, and general housework. Various contact details appear, urging quick responses and practical arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perala
Producera League
St. Louis
Ruoma
Bath
Wranklin Street
New Park
Colonial Apartments
G. R Bickley
Henderson Drug Co
Grain Letter Wheat Market Shows Mixed Weekend Trading
The Jan 12 Chicago Wheat market shows atypical weekend trading with slight changes and bullish cash news. Corn remains firm amid export sales from Ghana and steady cash and short covering. oats stay in a narrow range supported by cash purchases and exports, with continued demand supporting values.
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Lamson Bros. and
Chicago
Seaboard
St. Louiat
East
Ginaha
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MI. H
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Reinbeck Bleh School
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