Pioneer Woman Harriet Canfield Dies in Dunkerton
Harriet Wood Canfield, born March 31, 1847 in Onondaga New York, died yesterday at her Dunkerton home. Survived by four sons Lee Jedar Rapids Ace Barney Dunkerton Perry Wate and fifteen grandchildren. Widely known pioneer, she helped settle Black Hawk County with a sod house and later a log home. She loved the outdoors, tended a thriving garden, cared for animals, and welcomed travelers and children with a hearty greeting.
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Harriet Canfield
Dunkerton
Ihos
Marilla Wood
Onondaga
Onondaga County
Lester Township
Black Hawk Cowntry
Emerald
Belvidere
Ill
Stephen Homstead
Iowa
Marrian Louisa
Finettie
Lillie
Finettie Hattendorf
Harriet Wood
Samuel Canfield
Lucy
Waterloo
Tan
Lee
Jedar Rapids
Ace
Barney
Perry
Wate
Harriet Wood Canfield
Hattie
Parte
Canfield
Dar
Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at residence
The obituary notes the deceased died after a long illness and mentions her sons stayed at her bedside. The funeral will be held at her residence at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Speaker Hajek of Cedar Rapids, with burial in the old Lester cemetery.
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Hajek
Cedar Rapids
Old Lester
Meeting Called for County School Heads Election
County auditor Rain Bow will convene all 24 county school corporations at the courthouse to name a county superintendent for the term beginning next September. The meeting may occur March 20 or March 27, with the state election set for April 6. Candidates include incumbent Margaret C. Myers and J. Buechele, with H. B. Liver also mentioned. Salary controversy centers on a base of 1500 dollars and whether extra pay can be voted by corporations or by the county board.
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Rainbow
Court House
Camencin
Margaret C. Myers
H. B. Liver
LaPorte City
Progress Review
Colegrove
Casson
Prayer Service at Grace Methodist Tonight
The widow week prayer meeting at Grace Methodist church starts at 7 20 pm and lasts 55 minutes. It ends in time for the Waterloo Business College commencement at 8 20 pm in the church main auditorium. The prayer meeting will be held in the prayer meeting room.
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Grace Methodist Church
Waterloo Business College
Smith to Deliver Six Distinctive Principles Addresses
Dr. John Bunyan Smith, pastor at Walnut Street Baptist, will begin a series of six addresses on Distinctive Principles of Hoplists at the midweek prayer service tonight. The talks will be broadcast over six consecutive Thursday evenings, with services starting at the usual time.
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John Bunyan Smith
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Lectures Plan For Youth Study By Pastor
The pastor has arranged a series of lectures for the young people to promote study along the standard of excellence adopted by the B. PRUL. The program, scheduled at 7 46 o clock, emphasizes disciplined learning and moral growth for attendees.
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B. ¥. Prul
Baptist Faith Information for General Public Readers
A concise guide for the general public seeking clear, accessible information on the Baptist faith. It outlines core beliefs, practices, and community resources, aiming to help readers understand baptism, church membership, and communal worship within Baptist traditions.
Night Session District School at Walnut Street Church
A Sunday school session led by Miss Winnifred Garvin inspired local attendees at Walnut Street Baptist Church. About a dozen attendees learned enthusiastically, leaving twenty dollars for the Philathea class to fund decorative improvements in the classroom. Special features were presented by Corrine Howrey Helene Howell Myrtle Nash Bee Bogardus Mrs Otto Boyce and Mr Plassey.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
Deestrikt Skule
Winnifred Garvin
Miss Garvin
Corrine Howrey
Helene Howell
Myrtle Nash
Bee Bogardus
Otto Boyce
Plassey
Jewish convert to speak in city churches Sunday
Dr. B. Smith announced Joseph Cohn of New York City will visit Ywaterlo Sunday March 28 to speak at First Baptist in the morning First Presbyterian in the afternoon and Walnut Street Baptist in the evening. Cohn heads a large inter denominational Jew mission and is described as a forceful speaker and a personal friend of Dr. Smith and Rev. Mr. McCartney.
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Dre
B. Smith
Joseph Cohn
New York City
Ywaterl Oo
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Cohn
Smith
McCartney
Motorcycle Club Planned In Waterloo Neighborhood
An invitation calls for a meeting to organize a city motorcycle club tomorrow at 8 pm in the parlors of the Waterloo ands, 310 1-2 Fourth street west. Riders, owners, or interested persons are eligible for membership as the sponsors seek clubrooms, Sunday runs, and fellowship among enthusiasts.
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Anatics
Waterloo Ands
Fourth Street
West
Prominent Motorcycle Rider Joins Waterloo Firm
T. F. Drake, formerly with the Indian factory in Springfield Massachusetts, has taken a position in Waterloo with the Guy Campbell company. He will handle interests across twenty one counties in northeast Iowa and is a well known endurance rider and gas booster in local motorcycle circles. He has won multiple cups and medals for his achievements.
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T. F. Drake
Springfield
Mass
Waterloo
Guy Campbell Company
Drake
Iowa
Wn A
The Rural Press as a Farm Public Influence
Peter Radford argues the rural press, the pulpit, and the school form a trio that farmers must use to shape agriculture. He urges strong local papers to cover rural issues, promote efficiency, and counter city-focused sensationalism, with leadership from local industries and educators.
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Tural
John S. Auner Rites Sunday
John S. Auner longtime general insurance agent and adjuster for Minnesota and the Dakotas died after 11:30 pm, aged 73. Born in Sturgis Michigan in 1843, he moved to Iowa in 1852 and Shell Rock 44 years ago. Survived by a widow and son Dr. J. F. Auner of Waverly. He belonged to Odd Fellows and Masonic orders. Funeral at 1 pm Sunday at his home with Mason services.
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Shell Rock
John S. Auner
Feneral Insurance
Land
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wnd
Auner
Horn
Sturgis
Mic
Iowa
Denver
J. F. Auner
Waverly
Odd Fellows and
Masonic Blue Lodge of
Chapter
Commandery of
Cedar Falls
Shrine of
Cedar Rapids
Masons
Manager Andrews Arrives to Lead Waterloo Jays
Manager Jay Andrews, who led Waterloo last two seasons, arrived in Waterloo with his wife to take charge of the club. He is optimistic about the coming season and confident the Jays will contend despite losing Sigh, McAuley, and Hlodgett. Frank Ashland, sold to Omaha, will not report as the deal was canceled by Western Leaguers. The local club has not signed any new players.
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Jay Andrews
Waterloo
Andrews
Jays
Sigh
McAuley
Hlodgett
Frank Ashland
Omaha
Frees Your Skin From Hair or Fuzz Tips
A short ad style note promotes Delatone for hair removal. It advises mixing powdered Delatone with water to form a paste, applying to the skin, waiting two minutes, then rubbing off and washing to remove hairs. It suggests asking a druggist for Sou Delatone.
3500 Acres Best Durham Wheat Land in Lincoln County Cal
3500 acres best Durham wheat land in Lincoln County Cal for colonization. Will sell in body at a low price with cents per acre down option payment easy terms. Great demand for wheat land. No crop failures all level hard land no sand or stone. Easy water for particulars write Wheeler Colonigne dion Uo 88 Brandeis Bldg Omaha Nebraska
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Durham
Lincoln County
Calo
Wheeler Colonigne
Dion Uo
Brandeis Bldg
Oinala
Sebraska
Des Moines Team Signs Star FInger for Waterloo
The Des Moines list omits Tom Drohan but confirms a star f inger has signed and will join the Waterloo team for the coming year. No more exhibition games are planned. local players report April 7 and first exhibitions with Des Moines on April 10 and 11. Manager Andrews orders players to start active work immediately.
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Des Moines
Tom
Drohan
Waterloo
Andrews
Odd Fellows Hall Dedicated Tonight
Dedicatory exercises for the new Odd Fellows hall at 612 Commercial street will be held in the lodge parlors this evening. An open meeting invites all Odd Fellows and families, with visiting members especially encouraged. A bounteous dinner at 7:30 and dedicatory service at 8 o clock precede readings, music, and a Caledonian trio. The hall, listed as splendidly equipped, will offer free club and reading rooms for members and visitors. The roster shows growth from under 100 three months ago to 126 currently. praise is given to Noble Grand A. H. Moore, Vice-Noble Grand A. G. Picken, and S. W. Lichty for sponsorship of the building.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Commercial Street
Odd Fellows
West Side Lodge
A. H. Moore
A. G. Picken
W. Lichty
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Organtar
the Rural Press
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National Farmers’ Union
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Thomas Balestreari
Early Music House
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