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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
6
A jumble of social notes and notices from nearby towns. Reports mention visits, funerals, births, and illness across Mason City, Waterloo, Dubuque, Allison, Ackley, and Ottumwa with names such as Jennie Mahanke, John Wright, Mrs Watt, Elizabeth Turner, and H Adolf.
Bristow residents report numerous relocations including Sidmore to Arendale, Miller from Fare Inco to Sidmore’s vacated home, and the Surfus firm seen as shifts with Dix arriving from Nebraska to operate the Surfus farm. Others include Mrs. Piper visiting from Buffalo NC, families returning from Spencer and Ilena City, and several moves among nearby farms and residences. The American Legion auxiliary carnival raised funds with strong receipts, while local illness and hospital statuses are noted among residents such as Mrs. Sniffin and others advancing slowly toward recovery.
Marin neighbors and town figures are listed with updates on relocations visits and travel. Notable entries include Is Jon Markle moving into Marble Rock on Carl Street, Mary PD Korfuke visiting as county superintendent, John Moore called to Missouri by parents, Cyrus Oakes at his son J J Gnakes home, WG Wilson leaving for Cedar Rapids on business, Sours and granddaughter Opal Thempson returning from Minneapolis, Ralph D Wulster returning from Paris Grove, and Leo Brown shipping his goods to Idaho.
D. J. Freeman and wife announce the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs Freeman at their home in Wamp ton. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Jas per Lea host visitors. Lawrence Ericksen’s birthday marked a social gathering at the Ericksen home. Louis Williams performed at the lyceum closing, while local business shifts and farming moves are noted.
In Waverly on March 2 Mr and Mrs J U Byeland took possession of a Plainfield hotel they bought earlier. W OG Carstensen had an intestinal ulcer operation at Mercy hospital Wednesday. Margaret Whycett in training at Presbyterian Waterloo home with grippe. Jod and Lendly Dubuque visited relatives and business interests. Child Welfare meeting at Mrs Erpenter Denver TM. Clevenger headed to Des Moines for a week. Helan Roe returned home from Wafering to work at Woods Ailing store. Mrs J M Poole and daughter Jos sin visited brother Ar Peterson post surgery. Culbertson family are parents to a daughter born Monday at Mercy hospital.
Otterville updates list residents moving houses and illness, plus school program and box supper. Neva Crowell Winter returns from Davenport. Mrs Kate Stoner leads Woman's Mission meeting. John Williams visits daughter Mrs Stella Miller and family near Kiene. Granting Caldwell is mentioned among local names.
Winthrop reports the marriage of two residents with details of their families and plans. A baby girl died Saturday at St Francia hospital in Waterloo, mother in critical condition but improving. Other notes mention visits, returns home, and employment changes with local residents and businesses represented.
Barlay center reports a string of small community items including hog sales to G S Klockner, shipments to Dunkerton prep for moving near Iticeville, Ben Hice home assistance, Emma Ames MiWin recovering from pneumonia, EB K Rito at nephew Carroll Whitney funeral in Waterloo, Ja Brippe family attendance last month, Roy Turner parents of a son born Feb 25, Cummings affected by illness, Waterlog eater Thursday, Charles Boxwell aid to Gen Eltis during flu attack, Italian artificial fibers from wood pulp.
Lincoln England reports the death of Miss EHza Walker once of New York and Wittsfield MA. Born 1943 in Waddington she rose from modest means to service in a Lincoln hotel then London high society. She spent years in the United States, built a social circle in New York, and died in Lincoln in 1914 at about 10. Million-dollar fortune goes to English nieces and nephews.
Two women and one man were killed early today when a motorist struck them as they stepped from a trolley car in Philadelphia. The driver sped away after the collision and fled the scene.
Two men died when a blast at the Grasseill Powder Company plant in Quaker Falls blew in dust before noon. The dead are John Lyons, 30, and George Breck, 45.
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