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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
5
Clarksville notes many visits including Shelby Neal and son from Shell Rock and M. & Davis to Des Moines for the Threshers Convention. Obituary records Fred Hanner born 1839 in Switzerland, died March 15 at home, with services at the Christian church.
Maryor Van derwalker made a business visit to Waverly Monday. Mr. and Mrs. N. Cook entertained relatives, as did Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook who spent the winter in Texas and visit before settling home. Several residents are ill. Mrs. Will Brockman is seriously ill and a nurse is engaged to care for her.
Allison residents and visitors are listed in a March social notes item. Catherine and Lam traveled in for a morning gathering while others like Franke of Hempton and Mrs. Fains of Keslew made town visits. A mix of farm folks, pastors, and locals including Rivers, Bea Wrapes, and William Kramer families are noted with stylish standard town life details.
Knufe Mead purchased the barber shop and pool hall on Main Street from J P Every with Frank McDowell in charge of the business. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Buyne Owen visited Dayton township, and Kay Hicks of Hampton toured the town. A vote narrowly approved changing the fire limits to allow a German Lutheran frame building on Main Street by a one vote margin.
Denver items report Miss Anna Dins with brother William visiting from Minnesota for a week or more. Ida Hein returns from Oakdale and stays with her brother in law. Numerous local residents from Waverly Waterloo and Sumner IA are listed with visits moves and family events.
Mt. Vernon township notes Grandma Lynch visiting the Elmer Chapin home while Mrs. Maria Besh remains very ill at her daughter Mrs. W L Rundles. An 8 pound daughter was born to Henry Webster's family on March 4. Chas Hutton and son Clifton of Waterloo visited the T H Garton home over the weekend. Mary Hawkins, who has been...
Winter residents visit relatives in Cedar Falls and nearby towns. Hillside Cemetery association hosts a picnic dinner March 20 at 418 W Third St Cedar Falls. Residents report new farm, moving plans, and family visits with Cedar Falls and Constantine connections.
At Rockford annual meeting Brick and Tile company disclosed 1912 clay product output of 512 cars. Local residents update on travel employment illness moves and arrivals including Anna Wing, Joshua Bruce, Harold Case visit, Miss Ethel Webster, V. J. Merritt store, Shelby Ruggles guests, R.N. Brittan, Marion Johnson relocation, C. Kine electrician, Miss Blanche Gilson trimming, Arthur Boyd farm purchase, Elsie Trigg return, Anna Hoffman visit Charles City, Mrs C Myer with grandson Harry White, Martin Squire to Rudd harness business.
The body of J Reinders Sr. was brought from Winslow Minnesota to Parkersburg last Thursday night. He died after a brief illness at age 97 due to pneumonia. Short services were held at John De Vries home and Oak Hill German Baptist Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Several residents from Waterloo Des Moines Mason City Cedar Falls and Independence were mentioned visiting or staying with local families. Events include a W R C gathering at Mrs Schrack and Mrs Owens, illness of Mrs W T Evans and an operation recovery, and plans for moving and building on new property.
Pearl De Mill visits her mother in Arlington and several local families host guests. Election results confirm Chas. M. Glaughlin as office holder. Mrs. P. E. Benson hosts a birthday dinner for her husband. Mrs. Mary McFerrin to speak at the Presbyterian church March 22. Carpet Bag social planned March 14. Thomas McVenus dies at Prairie Grove after a long illness. Local residents plan moves and new business ventures.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during their mother’s illness and passing and for the floral offerings. Special thanks to the Rosary society. Names listed: Mrs. Margaret Kirech, Mrs. W. E. Seyler, William Wagner, Michael Wagner, Peter Wagner, John Wagner.
Wangler Bros Druggists announce their personal guarantee on the D D D Prescription for eczema psoriasis rash and tetter. If it fails to work the customer pays nothing. They describe the product ingredients and claim instant itch relief with lasting cures and offer D D D Soap as well.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, safe cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, stomach normalization, and freedom from gas belching and distress after taking a fifty cent case. The copy urges readers to buy at any drug store.
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