Edward Chapman Dies Suddenly at 79 in Waterloo
Edward Chapman longtime Illinois Central conductor and Waterloo resident died suddenly at his home 61 Pins Street after a period of heart disease. Born November 26, 1834 in Vermont he came to Waterloo in 1867 and remained a prominent railroad figure. He was a widower with no immediate relatives and a funeral is planned with Rev. G W Hinkle to officiate once his nephew C A Chapman arrives from Ferrisburg Vermont.
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Edward Chapman
Ilinois Central
Pins Street
Chapman
Hileman & Gindt
Mr. Chapman
Vermont
Waterloo
Chanman
C. A. Chapman
Ferrisburg
G. W. Hinkle
Christchurch
Gets Evidence on Cause of Death in Local Case
County Attorney Wirt P. Hoxie collected extended witness notes in Tripoli as part of an investigation into a criminal operation performed on Mrs. Vern Ballard formerly Miss Minerva Hattendorf of Tripoli. The alleged crime occurred in Waterloo, with Ballard dying on May 32 after May 20 surgery at age 26. Ballard was a Bremer county resident who briefly worked in a Waterloo dry goods store.
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Vern Ballard
Minerva Hattendorf
Tripoli
Wirt P. Hoxie
Waterloo
Remarkable Case of Mrs Ham Shamrock Woman Recovers Health
A Shamrock Missouri woman describes drastic health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She suffered falling inflammation congestion and female weakness with pains nervous disorders sleepless nights and fatigue. After treatment she reports full restoration of energy sleep appetite and well being and urges others to seek the company guidance.
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Shamrock, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josie Ham
Box
Shamrock
Missouri
Waterloo Youth Commits Death by Own Action
Albert J. Christiansen twenty one of Waterloo died by drinking carbolic acid in a Kansas City hotel room the note he left asked his parents to ship his body home to Waterloo Iowa. He had left Waterloo three days earlier seeking harvest work and had suffered a head injury years earlier that left a lasting scar and morose behavior.
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Kansas City
8Th Elmo Hotel
A. J. Chris Jansen
Waterloo
Christiansen
Peter Christiansen
Franklin Street
Albert J. Christansen
Osage
Citrolax advertised laxative gains small town notice
An old classified style blurb promotes Citrolax as the best laxative with lemonade taste and prompt action. It mentions ads in factories and farms near the city and notes the product’s efficacy for constipation and related symptoms. A short obituary fragment notes Carl Christiansen as a survivor.
Iowa Apple Crop This Year Promises Half Crop
Ames Iowa June 11 Special Little more than a half crop of apples is promised for Iowa by Dr Chappel and Iowa State College experts The state estimate is 18.9 percent with other fruits near or above average Across districts apples show wide variation with Northwestern 46.3 and Northeastern 17.3 percent Readings from other regions suggest a good north west crop and large crops in Colorado Arkansas New York and the east.
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Ames
Iowa
Chappel
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa State College
Northwestern
Northeastern
Southeastern
United States
Northwest
Colorado
Arkansas
New York State
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Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara
Waterloo
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Wheeling
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New England
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St. Johns
Detroit
York
Adelphia
Tisburgh
Ara
Chici
Neege
Pittsburen
Chicango—thence Via Tietroit, Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence
Sraek Throyer
New Gaston
Whington
Boston
Paul
Moss
Yale Lowstone
Glacier National Parks
Canadian Rockies
Spokane
Seattle
Tuger Sound
Portland
Salt Lake City
Scenic Colorado
Denver
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Yellowstone
Seatue
Muger
Los Atmgeles
Salt Lake
Menic
Kansas City
Omaha
Tuiner
Ogden
San Francisces
Augeles
Alan
Great Lake
J. Cleary
C. A
Three Auto Accidents Prompt Police Crackdown
Police report three injuries from automobile incidents this week including Dr. Ben Everall colliding with a Callahan girl and G A Largan striking Anna Davidson and Nellie Morgan on Lafayette and Fourth. Captain Wagner announces a crusade against under 15 drivers and reckless teamsters, with arrests planned. A woman near Union depot narrowly escaped injury as a wagon backed into a Rock Island train crowd. Season chautauqua tickets advertised with prices for adults and children.
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Ben Everall
Callahan
Morrison Street
Fourth
Mulberry Streets
G. A. Largan
New Hampton Strack
Anna Davidson
Nellie Morgan
Lafayette
Fourth Streets
Larson
Davidson
Miss Morgan
Wagner
Union Depot
Rock Island
Eight-pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Vieck
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Vieck at Presbyterian Hospital. Mother is reported to be progressing well.
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Charles van Vieck
Presbyterian Hospital
John H. Whannel
Chillicothe
Conclave Announced for Ascalon Commandery No 25
There will be a stated conclave of Ascalon Commandery No 25 K T Friday evening for work on the order of the Council. Season tickets to Waterloo offer reduced admission with adult price 5.50 and children 3.00. transferible family rate 2.60 and 1.00 before June 1.
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Waterloo Chautauqua
Ely
Ascalon Commandery
No. 25
K. T
Order of the Council
Seseon
Waterloo
Chantanqual
Admisstioa
Sennon
Itv
Andy
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Litas
H Buchanan
Terloo
Ralph
Gladbrook
Mra
W. Carter
Laune
Jett
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Robert App
Sioux City
M.T. Humphrey
In Aimer
Ofth
Iowa State Agricultural Culture
Conon
Richard Holmes
Philadelphia
Randolph Street
the Home Store
East Fourth Street
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Roxbury
Axminster
Gale
Joe Mew
Dawer & RL
John Olinger
Hurtoh Ave
Board of Supervisors
Lovra
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Josiah Lichty
Orange Township
Black Hawk County
Oranges Township
America
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Voorhies
Corneil Miller
Exolland
Ira Rodamar
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