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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1917

Page

11

La Porte City News Highlights Local Meetings and Socials

La Porte City reports a busy Tuesday with the Lotia club meeting at Mrs. H. C. Goodwin’s home, a hunger strike vote rejecting refreshments for the club year, and plans for a summer grand event. Presbyterian church leaders discussed remodeling and a new church costing up to 20,000, with auxiliary committees formed. Families gathered for reunions, travels continued for several members, and various church and civic activities were noted across the area.

Washington party highlights Sumner lodge gathering

Sumner notes report Eastern Star members dressed in costume for a Washington party with Walter Carpenter as George Washington and Mrs Moment as Martha. Four couples danced the minuet as community updates include deaths, visits, and weddings among local residents.

Local News From St Ansgar February Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs Monros Bullis visit his parents in St Ansgar. Mr and Mrs Ben Lang travel from Waverly for a few days with relatives. John Bernstien returns from Minneapolis after hardware dealers convention. Mrs Cleveland and Grace arrive from Minneapolis to visit Mrs Gilbertson. Leon Norton hosts a Washington party with young guests Thursday evening. Mrs Thompson comes from near Crookston Minnesota to visit her parents. Rev M T Waldeland goes to Mason City to bring his son home after an operation.

St. Ansgar Monros Bullis Ben Lang Waverly John Bernstien Minneapolis Hardware Dealers Cleveland Grace Gilbertson Leon Norton Washington Thompson Crookston Minn William Priem M. TG. Waldeland Mason City

Fairbank Local Notes Share News of Births and Moves

Fairbank reports a daughter born Feb 12 to Dr and Mrs Ctrda Bothwell. Wera Walker returns home from Topeka after winter visit. E Dewalds visit Frank in Fredericksburg. Will Adams welcomes a new son Feb 17. Klentzmans relocate to Spencer for sales work. Chase sisters hosted by Independence residents. Barth family from Sumner visits Storys. Newman makes a Des Moines trip. Frank Dewald sells barber shop. plans stay with parents. Failing to move, Fliegerfelds rent farm northeast of town. Ray Hoffmann returns from grandmother’s and relocates to Stapler. Walter Kerns buys route. W R C hosts program in K P hall. Epworth League event planned with lunch. Frank Brant family to move onto Paine farm. Storys move to Brant home. Steggalle rents house. Genevieve Agnew helps district school.

Martin Klentzman Fairbank Spencer Klentzman H. F. Chase Mieses Mae Anns Soper Independence Henry Barth Sumner M. R. Story Adolph Newman Fairbank State Bank Tes Moines aTdAlly Dewald Clarence Cummins H Frank Dewald Frederickshore C. B. Dewalé W. D. Fliegersld Marthn Trebon Ray Hoofman Jutta McRea Stapler Minn Walter Kerns W. T. Fitzgerald K.P. Hall W. R. C. Treasury Epworth League Frank Brant Paine Farm Marion Story Brant Grove Street Porter Steggalle Harry Powers Ed Fords Genevieve Agnew McCunim Fridar

Surprises and moves noted in Frederika area notices

Frederika residents report joyous events and forthcoming moves. Mr and Mrs William Segebarth plan to move near New Hampton after leasing their farm to Mr Ganske. Dale McQuonald visits Alpena relatives. A farewell party for Will Ebert’s family ends with a rug gift as they move to Appleton Minnesota. Farm Flood completes a course in Omaha and returns home. Jack Ambrose returns from Rochester with his wife for her second operation. Upham brothers sell moving picture show props. Carl Bohlman sells William Frank farm and buys Mike Connell farm. Mrs Dexter visits Mason City to help care for her father-in-law Joe Rowen who is ill. Revival meetings close with large attendance and baptism plans for next Sunday.

Frederika William Segebarth Segebarth Ganske New Mampton Dale McQonald John McPonald Alpena Will Ebert Appleton Minn Farm Flood Upham Brothers Frederickaburst Charles Castals Koh Cutnor Carl Bohlman William Frank Mesward Bohlman Mike Connell Dray Dexter Mason Citys Joe Rowen

Local notices from Brandon dated February

J C Van Buren visits sister Mrs Grady in Vinton and talks with her children. Mr and Mrs Guynn leave Dixon after weeks with Mrs F E Besse and Mrs John Barbower. Ruth joins parents in Cedar Rapids after over Sunday visit. R C Dusk family moving into home west of Kepford. Bert Hopkins to move to R J Dusk house. Ward informs sister Tessin Watford operated on Thursday. Priscille club entertained at Ward Atam brook home. Young Christians entertained at John Elliot’s with refreshments. Bert Gallaher buys Finley residence and moves next Monday. Finley family visiting town. Caucus nominate Major Jamelson and councilmen Revel Stumma Elliott Bolton Miller, assessor MacLeish, treasurer Knause.

Branton Fev J. C. van Buren Vinton Grady Ihursday Guynn Dixon F. E. Besse John Bearbower Ruth Cedar Rapids R.C. Dusk Kepford Mroe Bert Hopkins Moncey R. J. Dusk Tueadnar Brook Stainbrook Jake Nabnols John Eillote Bert Gallaher William Finley Finley Major Nob Jamelson Dave Revel Chas. Stumma John Elliott Chris Bolton Gert Miller D. A. MacLeish Fil Knause

Geneseo Moves and Community Notes Report

Movements occur as Frank Meeker and A J Meeker swap farms with others in Geneseo and nearby areas. Florol Speer loses a draft mare and two others fall ill from poisoning. Epworth League plans a post supper gathering at the church. FR Wilkinson marriage announced, honeymoon in Florida. Kerris Horse Company votes officers, J R Thompson named manager. Lucile Ward closes winter term at No 3 school.

Geneseo Feo Stonday Frank Meeker A. J. Meeker la Porte City Mooreville Robert Mitchell F. H. Braganter Meeker Harry Adair Gunn F. H. Bragonier Edd Speer Gunn Farm John Moffat James Wilson Gehl Hart Farm Benton County Florol

Local Notices and Movements From Horton Hierton

Feb 27 reports Alphus Mishler returning from Wisconsin and Edgar Robinson family moving to Michigan. Mrs Johnson and Grundy Center visitors, local families in nearby areas, and cemetery party planned with Mrs Haines on March 30. Recent moves include Rolf Awanziger, Herman Brown, Frank Greene, Charles Beine, Roy Jackson, and Raymond Sraith to various area farms.

Horton Hierton Alphus Mishler Wisconsin Edgar Robinson Michigan Mrs. Johnson Grundy Center Wilk Ede Chilieenter Elmer Shipp TRS Noclety Haines Rolf Awanziger EL ‘Horn Irma Herman Brown Henry Ede Frank Greene Roy Cagley Charles Beine T the Ladd Roy Jackson Ogeen Raymond Sraith Nicols

Eagle Center Local Notes Prompt Update

Mrs Jett Day is improving from a lingering illness. Mrs William Roasner and children visit from Morse to see relatives. St Mars church Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting at the hall Thursday. Frank Neuhalpen moves from Orange township to Eagle Center. James Casey family relocates to Austin Minn. The Bauler child, ill for weeks, is improving. Mrs Mary E Schaefer visits Jesup friends.

Eagle Center Easte Center Jett Day William Roasner Morse Ladies’ Aid Society St. Marse Church Frank Neuhalpen Orange Township Eagie Center James Casey Teft Pnete New Hone Austin Minn Mon Peter Bauler Mary E. Schaefer Jesup

Burglary Strikes Alsen Drugstore. Court Actions Advance

ALlson Feb 25 A drugstore owned by Postmaster S W Burroughs was broken into Sunday night and many items stolen. Blondhounds traced suspects from Waterloo but no arrests yet. Trial of William Kurtz near Kestey for incest began in district court with County Attorney Shepard prosecuting and State Senator Beans defending. Judge Owen urged a convention of school presidents in Butler County to elect a county superintendent. County officers hosted a farewell for County Superintendent and Mrs Boardman, presenting them an electric lamp. Paul Graham and assistant Vilas Anderson attended highway engineers in Ames. The Meires family note, infant service, and other local items follow.

Thea Crash W. T. Beans Parkersburg Eugene Owen Han Butler County Court House Alsen Paul Graham Nas F Vilas Anderson Ames

Funeral Notices And Regional Moves In Shell Rock

The funeral of Mrs. BE Jaquis was held Friday after services on Wednesday. Burr Towne, student at Drake, is hospitalized in Des Moines with pneumonia but reported better by a relative. Local Eastern Star group met at Mason Hall with hostesses and refreshments. Sylvester Cadam moved from Janesville to the James Amick farm south of town. Charles W. Moore, visiting, returned to Ta Mont. Mrs. A. Miller and her son Billy left for their home last week.

Apiiie Quackenbush California Los Angeles Prihlan Sisters Kenrington E. Simpson E. Evil Ables T. D. Salmon Hugl Marjorie Chi- Roo Charles Schalie Moon. Vinton Ells G A. FR Ca. C. Carta China Baptist Church Women's Biome Missionary Society The Methodist Church F. T. Plank Kro-So Club Harry Long Sadie Cunningham Frank Megaw C. F Knight Des Moines William Woodward Chatham Street Mable Campbell Rush Park James Geist Neva Ruth Geist Will Wengert Rock Taland Ill Wengert Lulotf Bir GO. K. Crew S. B R. E. Armstrong Familly Montana J. E. Henderson Mary Henderson Grant Courtnage Brea Carrier Delaney Mr. Carrier Sumner Eastern Star Lodge Washington Walter Carpenter George Martha Washington Moment Albert Monica Petratz Westnesday Prairie du Chien Wis Alma Louterbach Charles Louterbach Decorah Evangelical Church Union Frank Wescott Texcelsior Springs Mr. Bass Miss Peters Cedar Rapids Cora Drar Heart Dawson Mildred Olive Hazel Dawson William Linean Sam Dawson Frederickshure Sam Munger Dave Rohingon Main Street Walter Korhic Eden Minn Earl Schnos Familly Richfield Editler Taverne August Jahn Keadlyn Gelwcin Shell Rack BE. Jaquis Jo. Tosene Burr Drake Celileria Des Molttes Mont A. Miller Billy

Floyd Area Socials and Local Notes Highlight Week

Floyd Flow February events include Mrs. Constance and Dorothy Kimball entertaining last Saturday with Mrs. Kimball and daughters serving refreshments. In Hart-Dare factory at Charles City Albert Tyrant accented. Six weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seyneh near town dies. Mrs. C. H. Carragher of Rudd visits with sister Mrs. Orr Barney. Mrs. Israel Snyder dies in Balboa, N.D. Deceased lived in Floyd area. Mrs. Tl. O. Raymond and Mrs. GO. P. Moore are heirs. Henry Anderson operated at Rochester. patient improving. Beattie farm house east of town suffers fire discovered by returning tenants. Fire from nanotheater tert burning. Insurance carried by owner and tenant.

Floyd Flow Constance Dorothy Kimball C. H. Carragher Rudd Orr Barney Israel Snyder Balfour N. PD Floyd Tl. O. Raymond GO. P. Moore Kenry Anderson Hocheater Beattie WI Acrager

Mt Auburn Residents Visit and Travel Gossip

Mt Auburn residents and visitors are noted in a string of social notices. Aramhiul spent Sunday in Waterloo with friends while families including Mr and Mrs Kaley and Mr and Mrs J A Smnally with Abra, returned to Freeport. Eugene Walser spent Tuesday in Cedar Falls and Truth Stahr visited Dysart with her parents for a few days. Mrs Charies Todd and children arrived Monday to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs F A Bramhall, while BE A Calkins and daughter frw Marel spent Sunday in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Arthur White of in ton joined in Sunday visits at Sarah St Clair’s home.

MT. Auburn Red Aramhiul Waterloo VW. EG. Burd Kaley Freeport J. A. Smnally Abra Eugene Walser Cedar Falls Miss Truth Stahr Dysart Charies Todd Visst Bramhall

Otterville Social Roundup and Local Marriages

Otterville notes from Feb 28 list Mrs Chenn Sanders and Mrs J Wants among the stake, and visits include Raymond Harrison, Lila and Raymond Harrison of Independence. Miss Nose Diehl and Kyle Curtis wed at La Verna on Feb 17. George Conran and family plan a raised trip to Mantanat and Floyd Flatton for Lyle Minnesota. Mrs Janice Smith is back from Strawberry Point last Saturday.

Atterville Chenn Sanders Raymond Lila Jnd Raymond Harrison Independence Mias Nose Diehl Kyle Curtis la Verna Miss Tich Wis Otterville George Conran Mantanat Floyd Flatton Lyle, Minn Janice Smith Strawberry Folnte

Local Notes From Clarksville And Environs

A Clarksville column recalls a family trip to California by Mr and Mrs Troy Donaldson and two children. Mrs Bronk Coldren welcomed a son, and Ming Keon Gibson of Seattle married at A L Mott’s home. Randolph Wainsley visited Waterloo with sister Marcy Pattarson who injured her hand in a fall. Mrs Carl Scharpot sustained a finger injury. The Presbyterian Run held an all day quilting gathering at Mrs G M Graham’s with a rural dinner and wives invited. Members donated prize money of 5.60.

George Munina Waterloo Trandolph Wainsley Marcy Pattaraon Mra. QO

Washington Township society meetings and moves noted

The Indies' Atl Society plans a March 7 meeting with Mrs Beth, Mrs Shaffer and Ward Murah hosting a dinner. Christan Endeavor Society of Hert Breeter's Friday March 2 event. several residents relocate within the area including Kenneth Cook moving to Joinerville and Raul Greeser moving to a Cedar Falls area farm. neighbors visit, haul logs, and share illness news.

Wistington Twp the Indies Atl Society Wi Mra Beth Jennin Shaffer M Ward Murah Charles Crawford John Ford Morgan Sydney Muuffer Misa Eva Morgan Christan Endeavor Society of Hert Bhreeter Kenneth Cook Minnesota On Farm Joinerville Raul Greeser Wriday W. Muir George Mather Cedar Fale Clay Thyopson Dresser Mra. L Milian Fred Clark Neinberck Winn Mar Ruerite

Local notices from Plainfield and Tripoli area

Plainfield reports Nathaan Cheater treated for appendicitis at Waverly hospital after Monday admission. Harry Rodinson attended a lumbarmin’s convention in Clinton. Mr. O. West ill for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Ti. F. Roach homecoming from Notheatar. Kruse of Orchard moved onto A. L. Wanamaker farm, purchased last fall. Spiller returned home after caring for his father who broke his hip. Frank Smith and party visiting the Roach home. Tripoli notes J P Keough traveled to Kansas City with cattle. Werner family shipped household goods to Waterloo. Drs. Montor and Cecil Montor back home after two months with relatives. Huechele called to Grafton for mother’s serious illness. Mrs. Katherine Rourke visiting Waterloo with daughter. Karl Eichmann Sr. hosts farewell in southeast town. hosts receive library table and chairs. Eichmanns to move to Kent, Tripoli after March 1.

Powart Frank Clayton Tewre Wil Stuenpel Rayuian Andrew Mohihouss Ava Dumuza Janis Snack Vinton Yysart Tha Smock Dysart Albert Yalden Garrison Bhns Lally East Tynart Nesant Dave Winon Mr. Yalden Hara Mr. Winson Patton Ben Pinpert Irving Mynart Plainfield Pfeinfeld Nathaan Cheater Waverly Harry Rodinsn Clinton Lumbarmin O. Weat Mra Roach T Notheatar Minn Mira. Stoach Aino Mr. Kruse Orchard A. L. Wanamaker Spiller Frank Smith Nnakaa FF. A. Roach Tripoli Tech J. FP. Keough Kansas City Henry Werner John Kellnar Town Waterloo Charles Montor Cecil Hiamert 'Asgew Mont Huechele Katherine Rourke Fred Allen Waterleo Mrs. Eichman Kentdenta of Fred Orth Aho August Angel Indianapolis, Inc Frank Olinger Herbert Bonerder Henry Bonerten Bennington Township John Thoms Olinger Brothers Oran Charles Wellman Willem Kreuckenburg Albert Widdell Bancorden Familr

Rowley Community Moves and Illness Rumors

February notes show Brs. J B Dingsley ill, Rev Turtle filling pulpit at Presbyterian. George Green's family leaves for O'Brien county. Turnbull visits from Speer, TH. Dun Rice travels from New Orleans toward Cedar Rapids. Cheesemore family heads to southeast Quanataneton farm. Plicher leaves Insane hospital job for Simpson farm. Antil Reese family relocates near Cedar Rapids. Lotta family returns to farm vacated by Heese. Community reports a general movement of residents.

Rowley Rowley J. B. Dingsley Mr. Turtle Denison George Green O'Brien Robert Turnbull Speer Tere Hualosa Dun Rice Hera New Orleans Cedar Rapids Fred Cheesemore Quantaneton Guy Plicher Insane Hospital Simpson Farm Antil Reese Anit Lotta Heese

Dean’s Kidney Pills Promoted by Waterloo Reader

A Waterloo resident reports relief after using Dean’s Kidney Pills for two years of kidney trouble. He suffered frequent night urination and improved after one box, urging moderation of strong drinks. The advertisement cites Drinking harms kidneys and endorses the product with local vetting.

Jet Bros. Drug Co Bright Ki Oan Waterloo Dean C. Ts. Campbell Lafayette St Wang

Local Church Holds Friday Quarterly Meeting and Dinner

Jim John Kane of Minot, North Dakota, visited last week for an indefinite stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kane. The church held a quarterly meeting at 11 a.m. on Friday, followed by dinner and social activities.

Jim John Kane Minot N. D Peter Kane

Parkersburg News Snapshots of Local Life and Happenings

Parkersburg reports a Christmastime farewell trip, surgeries at Hobson and Strout hospitals, falls from icy walks, and family movements. Mrs Ernest Card and three siblings mourn, Maude Lomix and Richard Borchers marry, and a local widow’s funeral in Oakhill is noted alongside hospital updates and community relocations.

Jubilee Notes Focus on Local Moves and School Plays

Jubilee column reports residents traveling to Indianapolis and Waverly for work, with this week listing arrivals and departures at the Jubilee creamery and local farms. Ackley notes from Feb 27 mention W A Winter’s trip to Colfax and school plays planned at the high school to benefit athletics. Frank Goettel buys the Meter place. Lucile Miller plans to return to Mt. St. Joseph’s college after illness.

Ackley Ackley W. A. Winter Colfax Bob jJuniors Mishans of Minerva Frank Goettel Drobasco A. J. Scales Allisson Lucile Miller Mt. St. Joseph's College Boss

Prescription for strength tonic printed in March 1918

A reader requests rediscovery of a March 1918 newspaper prescription that revived health and energy. The note reproduces a tonic recipe using Cadomene Comp, Essence Cardiol, Fluid Balmworth, and Sarsaparilla Syrup, with dosing instructions and a note to cup this out for future use.

Lewis Baker

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