Iowa Woman Kidnapping Case Involving Dubuque Heiress
Miss Clara Viola Stumpf, 11, daughter of late Alder man John Stumpf, was reportedly taken from Chicago to Milwaukee by her mother Lizzie Lochner Stumpf Sheirman and a family member. Authorities pursue custody, estate concerns cited, with probate court order naming guardian Mrs Louise W OConnell.
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Dubuque
Chicago
Char
Stumpf
Lizzie Lochner Stumpf- Sheirman
Milwaukee
Wis
Clara Viola Stumpf
John Stumpf
Clara
Teta
O’connell
Jumpf-Sheirman
Iowa
Jad Salts advertised for urinary discharge relief
An advertisement describes Jad Salts as a lithia water drink that neutralizes uric acid to relieve bladder and kidney irritation. It claims quick removal of bladder trouble and promotes regular kidney function, urging a few days of use before breakfast.
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Kidner
Tragedy Strikes Mason City River Search Ends
The body of Harold Proll was found in Lime Creek burned near the site of a canoe accident involving Harold Proll and Donald Cook. The body of the barge operator was trapped in mud, recovered after heavy effort. Nearby, Arthur Hegel and Walter Barney died in separate incidents, one from a tree trimming accident and the other from a vehicle rollover on Floyd road.
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Mason City
Harold Proll
Lime Creek
Donald Cook
Wiliam Smith
Wayne Turnure
Charles City
Arthur Hegel
Ellis
Walter Barney
Floyd Road
Rock Island Strike Settled at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids June. Five hundred Rock Island workers who stopped work last Friday over wage terms returned to duty after the railway company granted their demands. Oscar Dibble in the tool room will be paid 41 cents per hour and promoted to foreman with two underlings.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Oscar Dibble
Gas Fatal to Cletus of Des Moines Hotel
Des Moines report states John K. 60, a hotel clerk, was found dead in the hotel kitchen with a gas jet open. He had a history of heart trouble and had breakfast early before entering the kitchen. a gas odor was detected shortly after 6 o’clock. An investigation found the body.
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Des Moines
John K
Paul D. Murphy
Grand Forks Ball Team Goes on Strike
The Grand Forks baseball team of the Northern league struck Tuesday after their demand for expense money for transportation to the city was rejected. Acting under league rules the club had not paid transport costs, and Director Kavanagh refused to meet the delegation’s demands, giving him until 2 o clock to reconsider.
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Grand Forks
N. C
Kavanagagh
Don’t Ever Rub Your Eyes Novel antiseptic promotion
An advertisement touts Benefol as soothing antiseptic for eyes skin throat and teeth. It claims uses include eye care cuts mouthwash and dental health and promotes purchasing trial assortments from Renetol Building in Montpelier.
Striking Baseball Players Suspend All Participants
Jortired Kavanaugh repeated his assertion as the men declared a strike. Kavanaugh met with President Burmeister and St. Boniface franchise owner Charles Biel. Simultaneous with the strike, every player in the league was suspended from professional baseball, forfeiting salaries.
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Jortired Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
Burmeister
Charles 3Iel
St. Boniface
Local notes from Brandon and vicinity detail visits and movements
Mrs Mouser of Center Point and her daughter visit. Mrs John McKean and children from Walker come for Decoration Day. W W Bain returns from Minnesota. Earl Hagenstos settles in Brandon and buys the Leon Kepford bungalow. Anna Donovan completes Sunnyside term and returns to Independence. Various relatives visit Oxford and Mt. Auburn. Walter Jameson Jr. goes to Chautauqua County for Memorial Services. George Lorimor family stay with Cr Christopher's in Brandon. Cedar River rise forces return by train via La Porte. John Vizer family visit Bain. H B Lizer also present. Robert Jameison buys W J Grey farm.
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Brandon
Anna Donovan
Sunnyside
Independence
Preston
Baby
Atkins
Sha
Glen Haines
Charles
Oxford
Walter Jameson, Jr
Chautauqua County
Geo. Lorimor
Neva
Waterloo
Lizer
W. W. Bain
H. B. Lizer
la Porte
Robert Jameison
Grey Farm
Mr Grey Takes Two New Homes Built by Mr Jameison
In Benton County Mr Grey acquires two new houses constructed by builder Mr Jameison. The properties change hands as fall sets in.
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Benton County
Mr. Grey
Mr. Jameison
Local notices from Horton June 2
Mrs A G Smith of Millbank arrives for a visit. Grace Wylam closes a successful school year June 4. Charley Turneauer moved into Zach Gordon house last week. Cemetery society meets with Mrs Bert Hall June 11. Children’s day observed June 13 evening. Memorial day moved to June 6. Rev Drumm will deliver an address in the church at 10 am.
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Drumm
Waterloo businessman moves west after farm sale
A Waterloo businessman, Moody, sold a 400 acre Montana fruit farm for 295000 cash and is now a prominent western landowner. The report notes his health and business shifts, along with local families facing sickness and age related decline.
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Waterloo
Montana
Moody
Bert Meloy
John Harrison
Wm. Hebard
C. E. Russell
Minneapolis
Tripoli Notes of Visits and Local Happenings
Mrs. C Engelbrecht went to Waterloo last Friday. Families from Waterloo and Austin visited relatives. Banquet hosted for graduates at Dr H C Jungblut home. Infant daughter of F Babcock died at Fredericksburg hospital May 26. Lutheran Ladies Aid bazaar planned for June 8. Herman Garde buys Wm Koch store at Arcdale and will assume charge of St. Nashua correspondent Moody reports Nashua visit by daughter and family.
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Tripoli
C. Engelbrecht
Waterloo
T. E. Hartwell
Austin
Minn
H. C. Jungblut
BE. A. Martin
F. W. Hale
Rev. Rice
Prof. Cover
Edna Hala
Ella Pries
Lydia Freae
Hazel Kelsey
Zatha Gunsalus
Marion Chapin
Wm. Martin
Myron Chapin
Wm. Reichart
Leslie Wilharm
Anna Elkema
Fayette
St. Joseph
Upper Iowa University
H. Hill
Max Ine
Chicago
H. C. Fink
F. Babcock
Fredericksburg
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Old
Cumberland Parents Welcome Otterville Baby
Otterville notes an addition as Mr and Mrs Howard Cumberland welcomed a son born last Thursday. Nurse Miss Winters from Independence cares for the newborn and Mrs Cumberland. The week features visitors from Waterloo and local land surveying and paving plans for improvements. School closes Friday signaling year end.
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Otterville
Howard Cumberland
O. BE. Bantz
Littleton
Ada Smith
Waterloo
Merrill
Francis Kroma
James O'Brien
Local residents visit, travel and family news update
Bumper, Louis Rohrssen and John Freitag returned Friday from Rochester Minnesota for health reasons. Mrs Sophie Hattendorf visited her son William at Waverly last week. J Vera Ballard returned home with her Saturday. Mrs Geo Bockman and daughter visited sister Mrs E H Martin in Charles City for graduation. Mrs M Hanner of Waverly visited brothers A D and W D Cha Pin southeast of town. Mrs Davis of Washington came for extended visit with daughter Mrs B Franklin. Paul Smith and Fred Fink are home from Ames for summer vacation.
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Bumper
Louis Rohrssen
John Freitag
Rochester
Minn
Sophie Hattendorf
A. D
W. D. Cha
Pin
Davis
Washington
B. Franklin
Paul Smith
Fred Fink
Ames
Memorial service attendance and local events in Dewar
A memorial service in Waterloo drew attendees from Dewar including veterans A. D. Clark and Jacob Hoffman. Margaret Helple visited Waterloo with Hazel Helple. Hosa Turner traveled to Cedar Falls to attend the summer session at the Teachers College with Ette Marshall. The Ladies Aid Society meets June 9 with Mrs. D. S. Helple. ice cream and cake will be served.
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Mre
D. S. Helple
Mrs. Schnieder Party Visits Sister in Wilson Junction
Mrs. Wm. Schnieder and her children visited at sister Mrs. Lilley’s home in Wilson Junction last week. Marie Lilley plans a summer stay at the Schnieder house. The piece also advertises Foley Kidney Pills claiming health benefits and urges reading Want Ads in the Evening Courier and Reporter.
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Wm. Schnieder
Wilson Junction
Mrs. Lilley
Marie Lilley
Schnieder
Evening Courier and Reporter
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Gil
Cletus OF
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Nashua
McNeill & Libby
Chicago, Ill
Dewar
Victor Victrola
Victor
Service
San Francisco
San Diego
California
Tlinois Central Railroad
Fred Austin
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Harses
Sanat
Chas. E. White & Co
Atfress Manufacturers
Water Street
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