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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1911

Page

7

Joseph Bunnell Called by Death in Shady Grove

Shady Grove Iowa special: Joseph Bunnell aged 76 died Sunday at his home after heart trouble since April. He celebrated a golden wedding with wife Sarah Spier in 1860. Survived by wife three children six grandchildren. Funeral at Shady Grove church likely Wednesday with Spring Creek Cemetery burial.

Shady Grove Joseph Bunnell Waterloo Bunnell Mr. Bunnell Canaan Four Corners N. Y Sarah Spier Lima Ind Iowa Baptist Church Jesup O. J. Kenney H. 5. Bunnell B. B. Bunnell Holly Colo Colorado Spring Creek Cemetery

Nell Ickes Died in Dubuque at Age 8

Nell Ickes eight year old daughter of Mrs Roy Ickes died Sunday at 3 10 AM in Dubuque at her grandfather John O Rourkes home after a heart illness. Funeral at Dubuque home Tuesday then at St Josephs Waterloo with interment at Fairview cemetery beside her father.

Waterloo Nell Ickes Roy Ickes John O'Rourke Nlinety Central Manchester Franklin Monica C. A. Slack Dubuque Illinois Central St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Father Slattery Fairview Cemetery

Brutal murder of woman revealed in New York

In New York on July 81, Rose Spinol, 89, was found murdered in a third floor Sec ond avenue apartment. Her head was nearly severed and a large jackknife lay beside the body. Bloody fingerprints on the knife indicated the suspect, who entered via the fire escape. Spinol lived with her widow daughter, who was away at the time.

New York Rose Spinol Second Avenue Bpinol

Bates Speaks at Nashua on Temperance Convert Services

John E. Bates of Waterloo led Sunday services in Nashua in Rev. Irvin's absence. The morning message focused on Fatality and temperance, while the evening featured an evangelistic meeting with 25 to 30 converts testifying.

Nashua John BE. Bates Waterloo Workers’ League of Waterloo Wm. Irvin Bates Forsythe

Drowning takes life of 15 year old Lee Whistler

Burlington Iowa July 31 Lee Whistler aged 15 drowned yesterday morning while swimming in a creek near Wapello. He developed cramps and sank before help could reach him. His body was recovered.

Burlington Lee Whistler Wapello

Albert Leusen Dies in Waterloo After Apoplexy

Albert Leusen longtime foreman of Ellis and Foster plumbing died Saturday night in Mercy hospital Council Bluffs after apoplexy. His funeral rites included a grave service by Father Hanley and a high mass in Council Bluffs. Surviving children include Albert Jr Cedar Falls Harold and Laverne with the two Sisters of Mercy as guardians. Burial at Calvary Cemetery followed arrival of his body in Waterloo.

J. J. Hanley Sacred Heart Parish Council Bluffs Lensen Waterloo Sisters of Mercy Albert, Jr Cedar Falls Harold Laverne Leusen W. O. Morgan Fourth Street

Robbers Shoot Card Player in Meadville Saloon

Three masked robbers entered a Meadville saloon and shot one of seven card players, Martin Sinnech, as he reached for resistance. They escaped with $690 left on the table.

Butte Mont Meadville Martin Sinnech

Colored Mission for Waterloo Planned by Evangelist

Sixty colored residents in Waterloo show interest in forming a church mission led by Rev. M. J. Johnson. A Sunday meeting at the Pettigrew home drew fifteen participants. a pledge was made to secure a permanent church home. The next gathering is set for Morris home on Parker Street. Johnson came from Des Moines two months ago after a year of evangelistic work there.

Waterloo M. J. Johnson Pettigrew Parker Street Mr. Johnson Morris Johnson Des Moines

Hummel Hotel Gets New Manager

B E Shutts succeeds G H Fraverd as head of the Hummel hotel at Bluff and Fourth streets Waterloo Iowa Fraverd who has run the place for two years will stay in Waterloo with his family while considering new business Shutts already in Waterloo with his family at 612 First Street West is an experienced hotel man with wide traveling public connections and will continue the hotel’s established policy to attract patrons

B. E. Shutts Austin Minon Bluff and Fourth Streets G. H. Fraverd Boniface Mr. Fraverd West Union Waterloo Shutts First Street West Hummel Hotel

Not going to Alice's lacheon says vow kept

A fragment from Harper's Bazaar presents a playful exchange about promises and a dress’s return. The dialogue hints at social obligations and the impact of timely attire on plans.

Alice Lacheon

New Uncanonical Gospel of Christ Found in Egypt

Boston explorers announce discovery of an uncanonical gospel from ancient papyrus fragments. Professors Grenfell Hunt and Whittmore translate the material, with conversations between Jesus and a chief priest in Jerusalem. The find could yield twenty large volumes of writings and reveals stark moral contrasts.

Boston Egypt Mass Egyptian Exploration Fund Fund Bernard P. Grenfell 9. Hunt Whittemore Jesus Temple Jerusalem Pharisee

Albany County Farmer Electrocuted for Daughter Murder

Charles L. Green, an Albany county farmer, was electrocuted today at Clinton prison for the murder of his 14 year old daughter on his farm near New Scotland. The execution had been twice delayed by Governor Dix against Green’s wishes.

Dannemorra Charles L. Green Albany County Clinton Prison New Scotland Dix

Fate Stricken Family in Waterloo Faces Repeated Tragedy

Mrs. Daisy Eagle of 402 Mulberry Street learns her niece Mrs. Fay Ferrin of Provost South Dakota lost three children in a house fire last Thursday. The Ferrin children aged 2 1/2 to 6 perished as flames engulfed their home.

Daisy Eagle Waterloo Mulberry Street Fay Ferrin Provost, S. D

Verdict Leaves Green Sentenced Despite Wife’s Confession

After the jury verdict, Green expressed satisfaction and told his lawyer he wished to die. A later confession by Green’s wife, admitting her infidelity led to the shooting, did not avert his fate.

Green

Painter E. A. Abbey Dying in London

A cablegram to Edwin Abbeys brother William reports that American painter Edwin A. Abbey is dying in London after a period of illness.

E. A. Abbey Philadelphia William Abbey Edwin A. Abbey London

The Boston Courtship and Engagement Tale

The Louisville Courier Journal reports a courtship where a woman rejects happiness in favor of mission fulfillment and accepts a fiancé on those terms. The notice also covers an auto accident in Hardin, Iowa, resulting in a victim’s death, identifying Alois Buller, assistant cashier at the Bank of Hardin.

Hardin, I Alois Buller Bank of Hardin

Man Dies When Mobile Fords Into Ditch

A rider died when the motorcycle plunged into a ditch after losing control. The machine toppled onto him. Two companions suffered severe injuries in the same incident.

Mobile

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