Man Dies After Fall From Second Floor Landing
Fredericksburg Iowa January 21 a man identified as Glenn Lowry 40 died from injuries after a fall from a second story landing outside his door amid zero weather. He lived above a hardware store and was last seen midnight Saturday. An inquest was planned. the body lay at Sam Whitner undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courter Special Service
Fredericksburg
Glenn Lowry
Lowry
L. l. Spetcher
G. A. Eihs
Conrad Schrader
Ellis
Sam ‘Whitner Undertaking Establishment
Homer
Tlinois
August Lempke Dies at Sumner from Influenza
August Lempke, 74, died at his Sumner home at 7 30 p m Saturday from influenza Surviving include widow and one son Henry of four miles southeast and six grandchildren One son died in infancy Funeral services planned for 140 p m Tuesday at St Johns Lutheran Church with Rev OG J Mardorf officiating Burial to be in the Lutheran cemetery. J F Moore Minneapolis Minn long served as engineer on Sumner Waverly line arriving here last Thursday to take Moore’s place Mrs Moore to join in spring Moore piloted No 65 train here at 7 34 p m for 25 years Before that he ran on Chicago Dubuque division. Chapter FH P FE C Wil observe Founders day this evening at Mrs C G Carpenter home After 6 30 dinner program planned Planolog Mrs L P Winks accompanist Olive Wescott 25 toasts Mrs George Wescott and Mrs R M Leaser reading letters of absent members Mrs R H Stafford memorial founders Mrs G C Dickman and Mrs W A Heyer
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Sumner
Indan
Lempke
Henry
Here
St., John's Lutheran Church
OG. J. Mardorf
Ceme
J.F. Moore
Minneapolis
Minn
Holmes
Sumner- Waverly
L. P. Winks
Olive Wescott
George Wescott
R. M. Leaser
R. H. Stafford
G. C. Dickman
W. A. Heyer
Library Fund Drive Plans At La Porte City
In La Porte City Iowa January 21 the Wy:CwT U met at Mrs G M Hunter s home with Mrs W W Cooper presiding Devotions were held and the group discussed new literature and raising money for the library fund A bake sale is planned Saturday forenoon at the La Porte hardware store Edwin Garrell read at the close Lunch was served Catholic Ladies League members and husbands attended a card party Thursday at Mr and Mrs James Hess Prizes for 600 went to Ed Warner and Mrs Glen Foss Epworth League of the Methodist church enjoyed a sleighride to Will Spack s Friday evening with games entertainment and a two course lunch served by Helen and Dorothy Speck
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la Porte City
T. U
G. M. Hunter
W. W. Cooper
la Porte
Edwin Garrell
Catholic Ladies’ League
James Hess
Ed Warner
Glen Foss
John Hess
Jesup
Epworth League
the Methodist Church
Will
Oelwein Minister Talks at Fairbank
Rev. B J Bieulick of the Lutheran church will address the Methodist Men's club at Fairbank Tuesday evening. Louis Kern died Saturday morning with services held at Sacred Heart church and burial at Woodlawn. Mrs Glenn Moore, Hebron Neb, improving after an Omaha hospital operation. Roams for Rent and The Vaillant to be presented by Orleans high school dramatists Friday evening Jan 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Aa. Potter
Seaiers
Orlwelu High School
Allisons Condition Same in La Porte City Report
La Porte City January 21 There has been no change in condition of Mr and Mrs David Allison since their return from Cedar Rapids hospital where they received treatment Mr Allison was noted with slight rheumatism His wife is ill of a throat infection
Northeast Iowa Lodge Elections Proceed Across Fraternal Bodies
Readable lines list officers and nominees for multiple chapters including Ryand, Fernald, Bateman, and Slaughter, with roles from noble grand to secretary and conductor. Mentions Rainbow Girls, Knights Templar, Royal Neighbors, and other groups in West Anion Langridge area, detailing elected positions and ceremonial titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yainthrop
Henry Bateman
Noble Ryand
Hugh Fernald
Earl Mulford
Dave Love
Ed Nielson
Gene Dunlap
Howard Allen
Noble Grand
Joan Bateman
Charlen’ Merrill
W. T. Slaughter
Owler Puaerd
Julliss Gates
Ght
Charles Lemans
Joe Johnson
Gnorles Price
Harry Hocken
Leora Hatemen
Christene Nielson
Mildred Hines
Bessie Slaughter
Treat Wirer
Winifred Price
Helen Dunsinp
Susan Moore
Josephine Gates
Elle Schwoltzer
Kete Hearn
West Anion
Langridge Commandery
Knights Templar
W. H H. Antes
H Schaeffler
Ivan Glascock
Ray Howland
G. M. Foote
P. M. Grimes
George DB. Woodard
F. W. Schneider
H. P. Schmidt
D. EL Fitch
Leon R. Layton
E. C. Johnston
B. R. Wallard
W. H. Burutacs
Ruards
Wright
Sentinel
Rainbow Girls
Feta John
Lois Merwig
Irené Ballard
Charity
Genevra Herwig
Hope
Les John
Son
Faith
Leta Sherren
Agnes Rulifson
Helen Brouse
Helen Carlson
Ruth Widinger
Caryl Beckne
Myrtle Sherren
Jean Simpson
Della Jenkins
Evelyn Turner
Odney Blocksus
Virginia Wright
Irene Walsworth
Vivian Magnuson
Hazel Smith
Cedar Falls Social Roundup Highlights Local Events
Cedar Falls notes report a charity shower for Adelle Starbuck prior to her February wedding. Women guests from Waterloo attend. other clubs discuss programs and lectures. A birthday party honors Luella Maa on her eighth birthday. Paralysis victim J L Smith shows slight improvement after a stroke. families relocate back to Linden, Minnesota. Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors plan joint installation with a picnic supper.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
AL Taylor
H. Il. Palmer
Ilnen
Adelle Starbuck
Waterloo
E. Grant Miller
Tremont Street
Amy F. Arey
Nineteenth Century Club
Roy Abbott
Marguerite Uttley
Natural Science
Teachers College
South America
Stephen W. Workman
East Eleventh Street
Luella Maa
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
J. L. Smith
Main
Twenty-fourth Streets
Arthur Forbes
Forbes
Linden
Minn
Man Fined for Carrying Assembled Shotgun in Car
R of this city was arrested Saturday by Deputy Game Warden John C. Jage of Waterloo for violating state game laws by carrying an unbroken shotgun in his car. He pleaded guilty before Justice Clyde 5. Marinus and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. He claimed he was told breaking the gas was unnecessary if no cartridges were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gcotter Specal Scruters
John C. Jage
Waterloo
Tor
Clyde
Marinus
Son Succeeds Grocer at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg January 21 Henry Witter longtime local grocer retires due to ill health Wilson presiding over the store now. Albert Johnson and wife attended Eldora funeral of his sister Mrs. James Bales last week. Pastor A R Goover of the M F church left Merble Rock for Howe Indiana where his parents lie critically ill.
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Seer Kore
Fredericksburg
Henry Witter
Wilson
Albert Johnson
Eldora
James Bales
Merble Rock
A. R. Goover
M. F. Churen
Howe
Ind
Trustees to Plan Hospital Addition at Cedar Falls Old Folks Home
Cedar Falls January 21 Trustees of Western Old People’s Home nine in number will meet Tuesday morning in a business session to consider and likely adopt plans for a hospital addition. Bishop L H Seeger LeMars president of the board will preside and speak to residents during the day. The meeting will last about a day as most business is handled through committees. Also this week annual stockholders meetings are set for Citizens Security Savings Bank and Germania Building amp Loan association. Lions and Rotary clubs will hold a joint luncheon session at Hotel Black Hawk. James F Porter longtime local resident dies. services held at First Methodist Church with Dr W G Rowley officiating and interment at Greenw iad mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Cedar Falls
Western Old People’s Home
L. H. Seeger
LeMars
Citizens Security Savings Bank
Citizens Security Bank
Germania Building & Loan Association
Cedar Falls Rotary
Lions Clubs
Black Hawk
Porter
James F. Porter
W. G. Rowley
Mr. Porter
Edward Short
R. W. Gibson
A. Bries
A. B., Cotton
O. B. Read
Charles L. Berry
Greenwad
Fairbank Club Plans Program on Cooking Methods
Fairbank Indiana January meeting of the Fairbank Tourist club will be Thursday afternoon at Mrs Floyd R Maynard s home. Favorite recipes will be shared in roll call and Mrs L P Davis will read a paper on the art of cooking. Refreshments will use members recipes. Kro So club met Thursday at Mrs E Everett s house with perfect attendance for the first time since organizing. Mr and Mrs L P Davis hosted a dinner Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowrter Sncelal Scruteg
Fairbank
Fairbank Touriet Club
Floyd R. Maynard
L. P. Davis
Kro So Club
E. Everett
Woman severely scorched carrying boiling water in Iowa
St Ansgar Ia Jan 1 Mrs Alton Gilbertson is recovering from severe scalding after slipping and falling Friday while carrying a pall of boiling water at her home west of town. An annual installation of officers for the Pythian Sisters occurred Friday evening with a two course luncheon and social time. Fire destroyed Hugo Bublitz’s garage and delivery truck Saturday. insurance covered the property.
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St. Ansgar
Alton Gilbertson
Pythian Sisters
Hugo Bublitz
Nashua Woman Injured in Fall While Adjusting Curtains
Nashua Ta Jan 21 Mrs Jasper Shufelt suffered fractures of two ribs in a Saturday fall from a chair she was standing on to adjust curtains against a table edge. Mrs Mabel McWilliams Chicago was there to assist in care of her fast Sarius Watkins who is seriously se
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Courier Special Service
Nashua
Jasper Shufelt
Mabel McWilliams
Chicago
Sarius Watkins
Winter of 1864 Severe in Buchanan County Diary
A January 1864 diary by George 5 Woodruff describes a harsh winter with heavy snow blocks and subzero temperatures ranging from 2 above to 30 below. Rail traffic resumed January 9 after two weeks, as shoveling cleared the line from Dubuque. Local merchant Wilcox bought prairie chickens from Bartle. 360 barrels with 70 chickens each were packed January 26 and 900 dozens shipped January 27, with lath traps and bait mechanisms used to catch the birds.
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Independence
George 5
Woodruff
Illinois Central
Dubuque
P. Co. Wilcox
City Man Awarded In Suit Over Falge Arrest
Charles City police official L A Fisher received 1000 dollars for attorney fees in a Webster county district court suit over an alleged unlawful arrest dating back to 1927. The case, tied to a claim Floyd county authorization to carry gin, was dismissed mid trial when the judge ruled on the claims. Also reported are county tax receipts for 1928 and a liquor charge arrest of Chester Scheidager leading to legal transport.
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fCnrier
Charles City
L. A. Fisher
Webster County
Tyler
Floyd County
A. R. Regel
Chester Scheidager
Oficer Fisher
Mrs Geo Scheures Dies at N Hartford
New Hartford January 21 Mrs George Scheures long in failing health dies Sunday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Perrin where she had resided. her husband died ten years ago. Purell A Turner’s body brought for burial from Independence hospital. brief prayer at the grave by Rev W A Buell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
George Scheures
Fred Perrin
Purell A. Turner
Independence
W. A. Buell
Birth Announcements From Cedar Falls Area
Jan 21 list notes several newborns: Prof and Mrs Lynn Halvorsen Madison Wis welcome a son born Friday Jan 11. Miss Mary Leavitt daughter of Roger Leavitt and Mr and Mrs George Hearst welcome a son born Friday Jan 18 Sartori hospital. Prof and Mrs M J Wilcox 821 Olive St announce a son born Saturday Jan 19. Mr and Mrs Fred Michels 1403 Park Ave welcome a son born Saturday Jan 49 Sartori hospital. Dr and Mrs W G Rowley report a daughter born Sunday at Sartori Memorial hospital.
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Cedar Falls
Lynn H. Halvorsen
Madison
Wis
Halvorsen
Mary Leavitt
Roger Leavitt
George E. Hearst
Sartori Hospital
M. J. Wilcox
Olive Street
Fred Michels
Park Avenue
W. G. Rowley
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Cresco Veteran, Last of 9th Iowa Unit, Dies at 80
Charles B. Ashley, Civil War veteran and last survivor among 68 Howard county volunteers who joined Co I Ninth Iowa infantry, died at his Cresco home in his 88th year. Born July 18, 1841 in New York, he served from 1861 to 1865, fighting at Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, and Sherman's March. He was promoted three times and mustered out in Louisville. Funeral held Sunday at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Cresco
Charles B. Ashley
Howard County
New Oregon
Co. I
Iowa Infantry
Carl C
Helen Ashley
Numsday
N. Y
Wisconsin
Iowa
Albion Township
MacGregor
Dubuque
Cos. H and D
Ninth Town Infantry
Canada
St. Louis
Ashley
Pea Ridge
Vicksburg
Jackson
Lookout Mountain
Mission Ridge
Ringgold Gap
Atlanta
Leutenant
Louisville
G. A. R. Post
Methodist
Mt Vernon Teacher Miss Janeva Geren Dies at 18
Miss Janeva Geren, an Mt Vernon township teacher, died Sunday at Sartori Memorial Hospital from appendicitis after being stricken in her classroom. She was 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Geren, in her first teaching term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janeva Geren
MT. Vernon
Gourier
Cedar Paris
Jan
Janjeve Geren
Mt. Vernon Township
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Roy Geren
Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards Offer Liver Benefit
A vintage health note touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural substitute for calomel. It claims they improve liver and bowel action, remove waste, and promote a rosy complexion, urging daily nightly use for a time with prices at 15c, 30c, and 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr.Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Red Cross Pills Liver Laxative for Digestive Ailments
Advertises Red Cross Pills as a liver stomach bowel remedy for appendicitis gall stones dyspepsia and constipation with claimed elimination of colds and fevers. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents with guarantee of refund.
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Red Cross
Pless Funeral Rites Held at Allison Church
Mrs. Luebbina Pless died aged 99 years after a life spanning Germany and America. Services were led at St. Jacobus Lutheran Church in Allison by Rev. W. C. Nassen with Rev. C Walther assisting. Burial followed at Polker's cemetery. Survived by son Thomas and wife, daughter Sophie, 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Husband Herman Pleis died in 1913.
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Courier
Alison
Isa
Luebbina Pless
St. Jacobus Lutheran Church
W. C. Nassen
C., Walther
Waverly
Polker's Cemetery
Luebbina Pleis
Helkeheer
Neuburg
East Friesia
Germany
Luebke Walters
Sophie
Janssen
Herman Pleis
America
Ilinois
Butler County
Allison
St. Jacobus Lutheran Church of
Thomas
Quarantine in Gladbrook Home for Smallpox
Gladbrook Iowa January 21 The Rhineherdt home is under quarantine for smallpox Mrs Lee Rhinehardt has the disease in a mild form Miss Florence Hall Diagonal has been engaged to fill the teaching vacancy caused by the death of Miss Mabel Dunning
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Courier
Gladbrook
Rhineherdt
Lee Rhinehhardt
Florence Hall
Diagonal
Mabel Dunning
Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Child Ailments
An old advertisement extols Musterole in milder form for children. It claims rapid relief from chest colds, sore throats, rheumatic and neuralgic pains, stiff necks, and croupy coughs. The copy outlines easy application with no fuss, urging caregivers to keep a jar handy.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound Safer Sleep Relief Claim
Ava Bessy of Fairhaven Massachusetts reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life to ease nervousness fatigue and insomnia. She says the product helped her and urges others to try it per directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fairhaven
Mass
Ava Bessy
Washington Street
Fairhaven, Mass
Waits 15 Years To Eat Fried Onions
An old advertisement claims a solution for digestive issues. It features a testimonial from Mrs. L Branton praising Adlerika for removing gas and bloating, enabling one to eat fried onions again and sleep better. The copy promotes relief from upper and lower bowel waste with a single spoonful, attributed to Robert Drug Co.
Tanlac claims aid for stomach trouble and fatigue
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for stomach trouble, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. It features a testimonial by Mrs. Maud Jennings of Junction City Kansas, claiming 42 pounds gained after eight years of stomach distress, and asserts Tanlac improves appetite, vigor, and sleep at low cost with a money back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Maud Jennings
14Th St
Junction City
Kans
Tanlac
Report of death of C. S. Corey unfounded
Reports circulated over the weekend of the death of C. S. Corey at San Antonio Texas were without foundation according to Teachers College faculty authorities. It was said at the college that a Des Moines rumor had prompted the belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Cédar Falls
C. S. Corey
San Antonio
Tex
Teachers College
Des Moines
New 48 Hour Test for Nightly Sleep and Pep
Advertisement claims the Cystex 48 Hour Test relieves bladder weakness sleepless nights backache and groin pains without narcotics or habit forming drugs. It notes large drugstore endorsements and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory within 48 hours.
Man of Similar Name Dies Shortly After Return
A man with a similar name died shortly after returning from San Antonio, and the announcement of his death was believed to cause confusion over identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Doctor's antiseptic D. D. D promises clear skin cure
An advertisement touts Dr Dennis D. D. D prescription antiseptic promising rapid vanishing of pimples blotches and blemishes. It claims to soothe itching heal rashes eczema and provide a smooth crease free skin with a money back offer on a 350 bottle available at drug stores and the D D laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
D. BY. D.i
Marmola tablets touted as fat cure method
An old advertisement promotes Marmola prescription tablets as a remedy for obesity. It claims a gland controls nutrition, that under activity causes excess fat, and that four tablets daily reduce weight without hard work. It notes the remedy has been used for over 20 years, sold by druggists at one dollar per box, with dramatic assurances of health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aamous Medical Laboratory
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August Lempke
Oelwein
Ew Asmpton
Rebrkah
Susan Baril
Clara Vick
Ido Miller
Zette Upham
Eva Putney
Lena Haugen
Mary Schuetz
Zolo Munson
Hannah Boettcher
Myrtle Gustafsen
Ethel Haltger
Mary Carpenter
Fannin Deal
Lulu Geellger
Gertia Evans
Royal Neighbors
Mae Delsin
Oracle
Kate Alihalt
Mattis Telippe
Mary Pelder
Nellie Kennie
Fannie Deal
B. Hirkhoff
Angeline Zipse
Mort
Inner Sentinel
Jennie Selehtman
Outer Statker
Dorothy Utley
Grace Stephen
Marlo Leichtman
Coretta Ries
Courage
Eva Whalen
Nora Henney
Estelle Wentz
Endurance
O. McNally
Ikersburg
Ton Lawrones
Katherine Christensen
Vier Oracle
Gertrude Wilson
Pearl Thrasher
Recorder
Jennie Gump
Ayice Ackerson
Emma Mdélinn
Inger Sentinel
Dern Buss
Outer Sentinel
Goldie Rose
Lizzy Christopher
Lulu Lebahn
Delleard
Jennie Christensen
Modesty
Deborah Hersey
Grace Gardner
Minnie Anderson
LAWN
OLD Folks Home
Fairbank Club
Buchanan
Victor
Floyd Co
Grirths
Doan
Fred
Christie
D. St
Philadelphia
Dean’s Pills
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
C. B. Ashley
Howard County Volunteer Company
Sealt & Bowne
Bloomfield
N.J
Pless
Allison Church
Cady
Daisy
Grove
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