Predecessor in office succeeds Dr Frank Mahen in Plainfield
Dr Frank Mahen who was elected mayor at the Jasé municipal election has resigned and been succeeded by B M Orcutt, former mayor. Mahen will move to Ainsworth Nebraska this week to practice medicine. his family will join later. O F Oberdier halves restaurant rights, takes residence, plans news stand at bus station. Church night slated at Plainfield M E church on Friday January 23. Emil Whitaker broke his right wrist cranking his automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Frank Mahen
Jasé Municipal
Electen
BM. W. Orcutt
Mahen
Ainsworth
O. Ft. Oberdier
William Grugner
Main Street
Plainfield M. E
Runyan Funeral Rites Held at Independence
The funeral of Mrs. W D Bunyan was conducted at St James Episcopal church Independence with Rev Robert Flockhart of St Thomas in Sioux City officiating. Burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery. Bunyan born Montreal Sept 28 1887 moved to Independence 1898 and married Dr W D Runyan Jan 1 1910. She left a son, her parents, a sister Mrs A R Henderson and a brother R E H Bland of Independence.
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Courier
Independence
WD Uenyen
St. James Episcopal Church
Robert S. Flockhart
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Sioux City
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Bunyan
Montreal
Can
Iowa City
W. D. Runyan
Corning
Glorinda
Colorado Springs
A. R. Henderson
R. EH Bland
Directors of Nashua State Bank Reelects Board
Nashua January 17 The Nashua State Bank directors elected in May 1927 were retained at the annual meeting. Directors listed include W. B. Smith A. W. Lemkuhle L. E. B ay Jerome Walsh W. F. Pierce Rev. E. A. Graber and A. M. Trontner. Also notes: Cleve Bush attended his mother's funeral in Wilmington Ind and his father died soon after. Mrs. Fred Leggett ill with rheumatism. three daughters ill with influenza. Mrs. Walter Stocks suffering sinus trouble. Harvey Shannon leaves farming to operate a cream route and move to town.
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Courier
Nashua
Nashua State Bank
W. B. Smith
A. W. Lemkuhle
L. EB
Ay Jerome Walsh
W.F. Pierce
E. A. Graber
A. M. Trontner
E . Cleve Bush
Wilmington
Ind
Fred Leggett
Walter Stocks
Harvey Shannon
E. W. Caagley
Town
Deaths in Iowa towns remembered in brief notices
Death notices from multiple Iowa towns report the passings of local residents. Alex Blair, 72, farmer of South Park township, died at Band Spring from a paralytic stroke five months after onset. services held at Hopkinton Methodist Church. Bert Beach, Bowling Green, C., died at home. no details provided. Mrs Frank Halloran and son Earl attended funeral of her brother-in-law John Haloran, 55, in Rockwell. George Hammond, former Mitchell County Savings Bank employee, died at Meson City. widow Eva Fingery Hammond and daughter Mrs Wilmer Coon survive. Mrs John Bishop, formerly of Marble Rock, died in Rockford. Mrs Wilbur Wilt, former Nashua resident, died in Worthington, Minnesota. George Taylor, 78, died in Urbana. Funeral of Mrs Tyabelie Gilmore, 78, conducted at M E Church. daughters Sadie Hillard and Winifred Gilmore survive.
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Manchester
Alex Blair
South Park Township
Band
Hopkinton
H. E. Wilcox
Ackley
Bert Beach
Bowling Green
Grace Weiland
Colorado
Rockwell
Frank Halloran
Earl
John Haloran
Halloran
E. M. Halloran
St. Paul
Minn
Osage
Osage, Ts
George Hammond
Mitchell County Savings Bank
Tere
Meson Chy
Eva Fingery Hemmond
Daungatée
Wilmer Coon
Ricevale
Urbana
George Taylor
Tyabelie Gilmore
M. E Church
Wat. Irwin
Sadie Hillard
Winifred Gilmore
Cappelli Sings at Upper Iowa University Fayette
American tenor Mario Cappelli will give a recital in Fayette on Thursday January 17 at the Upper Iowa University gymnasium seating 600 plus in amphitheatre formation. Sponsored by the Fayette Community Club the event opens a series of three with Edwin Markham and Ilza Niemack also slated to appear before spring.
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Courier
Fayette
Mario Cap-i
Caruso
Fayetta
Cappelli
Upper Iowa University
Cappel
City Buys Farm to Stop Owners Suit on Nuisance Claim
West Union Indiana January 17 The city closed a deal to buy 92 acres of the 38 F Paige farm one mile east of West Union for 14000 nearly 196 an acre Paige was plaintiff in a 200000 suit against the city alleging the septic tank polluted a stream on his property and caused odors A trial date had been set for Monday before a jury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
West Union
F. Paige
Paige
Grundy Center Girl Honored At Party
A farewell reception honored Miss Lillian Diehl who leaves for Detroit to train at Ford hospital as a THES. The Grundy Players presented The Arrival of Kitty at Empress theatre Monday. Edwin King returned to Los Angeles after two months visiting relatives. World Wide guild held a potluck at the Baptist church Monday. Ansgar Progress Club met with Miss Marks Culbertson hosting. attendees included Irma Golberg Helen Golberg and Neomi Lublens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Lillian Diehl
Detroit
Mich
Ford Hospital
Grundy
Kitty
Empress Theatre
Pate
Edwin King
Los Angeles
Cal
World Wide Guild
the Baptist Church
Lodge Officers Installed Across Three Lodges in Hazleton
Waterfall lodge ALF A M installed 13 month staff led by Don Schermerhorn as worshipful master with A J Butler senior warden and A A Moyer junior warden Urban Murray secretary Lynn Schermerhorn senior deacon Frank Moore junior deacon EF Tompkins junior steward Samuel Hillman senior steward E H Latham tyler plus long-time secretary William Korte meyer. Mrs Pred Wilson leads Hazleton chapter as worthy matron with Urban Muray patron and Anne Buttes associate matron. Also Women’s Relief corps elects Bessie Pettijohn president and Eta Apia junior vice, with Mary Nelson marshal and other officers named. Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbor and Eastern Star install units for 12-month term led by Pagel and others with multiple officers listed. New Hampton and Vinton chapters install officers including matron Mrs Matotske, secretary Miss Puthdackeron, and Sir Knights in the Royal Arch and Comandery units.
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Hazleton
Waterfall Lodge
Alf
É& A. Mjrrag
Don Schermerhorn
A. J. Butlers
A. A. Moyer
J. H. Smith
Urban Murray
Lynn Scher- Merrion
Frank Moore
EF. A. Tompkins
Samuel Hillman
E. H. Latham
Tyler
William Kortemeyer
Pred Wilson
Order of Eastern Blor
Urban Muray
Anne Buttes
E. H. Lathan
Charlotte Murray
Bertham Prags
Shell Tock
Rhett
Emma Sweltzer
Lizzie Conrad
Erma McCann
Hattie Thompson
Camlln Johnson
Sumner
Eastern Star
Modern
Mr. Pagel
Otto Hoth
Earl Milligan
Nestitiel
Quen Griexert
Louise Pagel
Gena
J. Mr Murphy
Marjory Wit Harm
Oliver Wescott
Ruth Eyan
Florence Mtohling
Afary Linn
June Mills
Hulda Rathke
Christisine Karsses
Gaerhke BeCapmick
Nth
Tessie Repinson
Vichery Frieda Werth
Afurthas O Mabrove
Birda
Thelma Sore
Ware
Toss Twettis
Sentrant
Wienptan
New Hampto
New Hampton
Order of Baston Star Kiss
Oficers
Mat
Matohtsetole Inpston
Ih Ells
Atrs
Himmie Frakes
B. J. At
Sen
Mourning for Mrs E Narber in Porte City
Mrs E Narber, died at home of influenza and complications. funeral held at 9 p m in the home with burial in Westview cemetery. She was born Dec 1 1978 in Medina county Ohio and married Emanuel Narber in Sept 1879. Survived by two children Fred Warber and Mrs Inez Glume and one grandson Robert Glime. active in D A R Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R Lyta chapter QC E S In Porte City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porta City
E. Narber
Westview Cemetery
Maye Young
Medina County
Ohio
Lavinia
Ta Towa
Bruce Township
Emanuel Narber
Fred Warber
Inez Qlume
Robert Glime
Mra. Narber
Vinton
Lincoln Circle
Waterloo
Lyta
E. S
Porte City
Good Cheer Guild
Methodist
W. Ll. Conder
Scarlet tanager and robin sighted in zero weather
Charles City Iowa residents on Blunt street report sighting a scarlet tanager and a robin in their yards yesterday amid zero weather conditions.
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Scarlet
Tanager
Robin
QUITS
Courier Special Service
Charles City
Blunt Street
Funeral of Mrs Henry Brinkman in Aplington church
Aplington Jan 17 The funeral of Mrs Henry Brinkman who died Monday night was held at the Baptist church this afternoon. Interment followed at Pleasant View. Junior and senior classes of Upington high school were entertained at a party at the J P B Arends home Monday evening.
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Aplington
Henry Brinkman
The
Baptist Church
Pleasant View Cemetery
Upington High School
J. PB. Arends
Funeral Rites for Mrs Herman Pleis at St Jacobis
June 16 funeral to be held at St Jacobis Lutheran church at 1 p.m. Burial in Folkers cemetery. Mrs Pleis 90 died after three weeks illness of influenza. Surviving are son Thomas and daughter Sophie plus 14 grandchildren.
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Courier
Special Offer To Victims Of Gas And Indigestion
A dated advertisement promises relief from gas and chronic indigestion with one tablespoonful of Daves Mentha-Pepsin. It claims rapid heart and breathing relief within ten minutes and offers a money back guarantee via Robert Drug Co. or any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Robert Drug Co
Dare
Cedar Falls Pastor Plans Retirement After Seven Years
Reverend George F Barvalou announced at the January congregation meeting that he will retire as pastor of First Congregational church in Cedar Falls within the coming year. The fifty eighth annual parish meeting elected Harry Merrill as trustee, A H Ruegnitz and Frank Hammer as deacons with Hammer also named treasurer, W R Brown as assistant treasurer, Roger Leavitt as navalences treasurer, C W Wester as clerk, Mrs A L Burger joined the music committee, and the church marked seven years of Barvalou's leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Leavitt
C. W. Wester
A. AL Burger
Park Avenue Co Re Elects Directors and Officers
Park Avenue Company reelected all directors for the coming year at the annual stockholders meeting. In the Miller Taylor Construction office Pioneer National Bank building the board reorganization also reelected all officers, including A W Brown as president E L Rahli as vice president and George W Miller as secretary. Directors include J F Klinefelter and A Lasser. The company owns the three corners at Park Avenue and Cedar Street housing Nauman Company buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue Company
Miller-Taylor Construction Company
Pioneer National
Bank
Park Avenue
Cedar Street
Nauman Company
Beamier Tire & Electric Lands Illinois Power Line Contract
West Union IA Jan 17 Beamier Tire & Electric Co newly incorporated wins contract to hook up a new power line at Dehinda It a few miles northwest of Peetia. Twenty three farms and many houses in town will receive service. The crew led by Dennis Pratt heads Dale Holmes and Howard Sullivan left Tuesday to begin the several months long project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
West Union
Beamier Tire & Electric Co
Dehinda
Peetia
Dennis Pratt
Dale Holmes
Howard Sullivan
Frederika Bankers Officers Continue On Duty For 1929
Fredr ia bank officers in Frederika IA will continue through 1929 under the direction of the board and staff. President is C W Bennington, vice president L Hagedorn, and cashier F C Rewoldt Jr. Directors include John Wendt Ladage and William Boexmann. Social Hour hosted by Mrs Bessie Richmond. Card club at Mrs Hazel Ambrose's Jan 24. Mrs C Mass injured after a fall injuring several ribs. William Kampmeyer recovering from influenza and pneumonia affecting his son Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredérika
Eld Dictorate
C. W. Bennington
L. ©. Hagedorn
F. C. Rewoldt
John Wendt
Be, Ladage
William Boexmann
Bessie Richmond
Hazel Ambrose
C. Mass
William Kampmeyer
Paul
Plant Juice endorsed by public library workers in Waterloo and Harrisburg
Public notices praises Plant Juice herbal medicine for indigestion gas dizziness constipation and nervousness. A Harrisburg library worker, 75, reports improved health and stamina after using Plant Juice, claiming it kept him alive and relieved his dizziness and indigestion. The product is sold at Wangler's Drug Store 220 East Fourth St Waterloo and other local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cline
South Street
Harrisburg
Cine
Harrisburg Public Library
Wangler’s
East Fourth Bt
Waterloo
Redemption court ruling clarifies full tax sale costs
In Charles City a mandamus case against the county treasurer insists redemption include all costs tied to the trustees tax title. The Rouse suit, merged with Hubbard’s mortgage claim on the Sleeter Rockford property, held redemption must cover trustees costs interest and costs, with Hubbard’s lien deemed inferior to the tax lien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Rouse
M. A. Hubbard
Sleeter
Rockford
Rockford State Bank
Sheriff's
Kelley
BR. C
McCartney
N. H. Nelson
Nin
Helen Henson
Charles City Country Club
W. E. Voreck
W. C. McQuillen
R. C G. Rolfing
Indebtedness of club reduced by year end
The club paid off most of its original debt last year plus $250 borrowed at season start, leaving a total indebtedness of $4,400. There are currently 139 members. Additional members for the club will be chosen at this month’s board meeting.
Buchanan Farm Insurance Ass'n Organizes for 1929
Independence Iowa January 17 Buchanan County Farmers Mutual Insurance reports 1928 show strong business up to October 1 risks totaled 8 536 718 an increase of 182 705 over the prior year net losses for the year 28 397 02 Officers named for 1929 President J E Brame Independence vice president Robert Elvidge Rowley secretary George M Vincent Independence treasurer R S Raines Independence Directors listed by township with names for Buffalo Iver Rathbun Byron D P Taylor Cone Martin Kress Fairbank Anton Greiger Fremont Harry Knowles Hazleton W A Kortemeyer Homer Robert Plidge Liberty G P Slemmons Madison G W Rouse Middlefield Julius Gates Newton Martin Riedy Perry W D Mitchell Summer Theod ere Kirsch Jefferson John Lamb Washington R A Ginther Westbury A L Bar meeting of directors called by the president for Saturday January 26 in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Robert Elvidge
Rowley
George M. Vincent
R. 5. Raines
Buffalo
Iver ‘Rathbun
B Byron
P. D. Taylor
Cone
Martin Kress
Fairbank
Anton Greiger
Fremont
Harry Knowles
Hazleton
W. A. Kortemeyer
Homer
Robert ‘Plidge
Liberty
G. P. Slemmons
Madison
G. W. Rouse
Middlefield
Julius Gates
Newton
Martin Riedy
Perry
W. D. Mitchell
Summer
Theodore Kirsch
Jefferson
John Lamb
Washington
R. A. Ginther
Westbury
AJL
Bar
Brother and Niece of Nashua Man Get Estate Through Will
The will of Frank Smyth, who died last week with no direct heirs, distributes his estate between eight brothers residing in Nebraska and a niece of his late wife. Household goods go to Howard Hickok, who shared with Mr. Smyth at the homestead. Tillie Duxberry of New Salem, D. is the niece who receives the residue. the Nashua homestead goes to the brother.
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Courter
Nashua. Ie
Frank Smyth
Nebraska
Howard Hickok
Smith
Tillie Duxberry
New Salem
Midwinter play at Teachers College Friday evening
The midwinter dramatic department presentation at Teachers College Cedar Falls features Pomeroy's Past, a three act Clare Kummer comedy, directed by Bertha Martin with cast including George Johnson Hudson and others, music by Prof. Edward F. Kurtz, drawing a large crowd from Cedar Falls and nearby. The event follows the college choir and drama staff weeks of rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter R. P. E. O
Bartlett Hall
BO I. L
C. M. Parker
Boy Scouts
Cedar Falls
Better Than Soda For Sour Stomach Adlerska Claim
Ed McNeil and Robert Ding Co advertise Adlerska as a remedy for gas and sourness claiming relief in ten minutes. The copy asserts cleansing action on both upper and lower bowel and promises noticeable improved feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McNeil
Robert Ding Co
Precautions Against Colds and Flu Promoted in Health Note
A health note urges two simple daily precautions to fend off influenza. First, keep the body in first class order and avoid sluggishness, since a run down system aids illness. Second, protect the nose and throat with Misra. It advises against laxatives and claims Nujol is safe, drug free, and won’t exhaust the system.
Mistol and Nujol Promoted as Influenza Safeguard
Dr David advises patients to keep Mistol and use it daily to clear the head, ease breathing, and soothe membranes. The ad claims it fights nasal irritation and sore throats and pairs with Nujol for a two fold influenza protection from reputable laboratories.
Cedar Falls Bible Conference elects Dr W G Rowley president
In Cedar Falls the Bible Conference board names Dr W G Rowley minister of the Methodist Episcopal church as president. Parish officers at Danish Nazareth Lutheran church include A G Larsen as president, N T Nielsen as vice president, Thomas W Brown as secretary, Hans C Smith as treasurer, Georges C Petersen as assistant treasurer. Church membership stands at 250 and the congregation was organized 48 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM Oa
Cedar, Falls
W. G. Rowley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cedar Falls Bible Conference
Nazareth Lutheran Church of
Cedar Falls
A. G. Larsen
N. T. Nielsen
Thomas ‘W. Brown
Hans C. Smith
Georges C. Petersen
Ice Pack Starts on at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg January 17. Ice is being packed here by Neil Bravener. James Fruman is near death at his home from influenza. Mrs F M Appleberry has been ill since Sunday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Elam Benner on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg, Sr
Neil Bravener
James Fruman
F. M. aAppleberry
Elam Benner
Rheumatic Pain Relief Promises From Konjola Remedy
A newspaper feature extols Konjola as a natural tonic claimed to relieve rheumatic pains and neuritis. It cites testimonials from patients including a 65 year old man who regained mobility after treatment, notes the remedy is a nonchemical blend of herbs, and mentions sales at Wangler Bros. Drug Store in Waterloo with free samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Waterloo
Konjola
Wangler Bros. Drug Store
Fourth Street
Mrr
Frank Considine
Fourth Avenue
South
Clinton
Iowan
Mr. Considine
Newvills
Ufe
Konijola
Wangler Bros
E. Fourth Street
Elven. Ui
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Frank Mahan
M. W. Orcutt
Emil Whitaker
Bank AT
Marble Rock
John Bishop
Sanuun
Upper Iowa U
Ansgar Club
Sb. Ansgar
Progress Club
Cypris
Tooyal Arch Masane
Officcers
W. T. Woods
Wilian Reteser
John T. Ames
John Ch. Deyer
Mr. Bills
George H. Bickel
John Glork
A. Ullom
GR. Fagan
J. A. Rut
W. R. Chirtal
G. TR. Pa Raa
Th. M. Aids
Mogh Massman
George Hf. Blekel
Jatin Glock
William Belsser
J. Patton
GC. Fry
Ry AL Ga
AL Uilom
Erntitel
Mias.e.narber
Li Porte
Mines
C. A. Brust
C. A. Fultz
H. DB. Beal
Glenn Haven
G. A. Fosse
A. M. Baker
John Mismer
Whl Speck
Arthur Wison
J. KE. Huppert
Arnold Branagt
Charles Fritz
A. R. Newkirk
Edith Beatty
T. M. Nielsen
P.m.steward
Lotus Club
B. Gingrich
CG. J. Powell
Austin Powell
Columbus
Angie Jeffries
C. J.powell
Triem
Myra
Inlaw
Hen D. Chapman
Tulsa
Okla
Chicago
Ralph Triem
Cedar Rapids
Aplington Church
Herman Pleis
Allison
Robert Dragan
Ilxlr
Park Avenue Co
Illinois Power Line
Frederika Bankers
Charles
Buchanan
Farm Insurance Ass’n
Nashua Man
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Mig
Chemists
Pomeroy
Drama Dept
Kondon's
Rondon
Minneapolis
IDON
Misra
Dr. David
Mister
Fredericksburg
Pleo
Striet
Mer. Fran
Considine
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