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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1917

Page

11

Cedar Falls Notes Spread Through Community Wide

Cedar Falls items cover Mrs J Pfeiffer’s Sioux City trip. Helen Kingman and Arthur Kingman buy and raze a Third and Tremont house for a modern home at 2240 dollars. Picnic at Greenwood Cemetery and meetings of Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society and Presbyterian church noted. Dinner at Black Hawk hotel for 32 friends with a seafood menu. Town State Teachers College graduates 43, mostly Cedar Falls residents. Various social notices include club meetings, demonstrations, and moves to Waterloo. Local obituaries and family news, births, marriages, and illnesses documented with names and places throughout.

Cedar Falls Sioux City Mrs. March W. 5. White Helen Kingman Arthur §. Kingman E. C. Lyon Third Tremont Streets Greenwood Cemetery Association Presbyterian Church Emma Shiffinglaw Mmes Matthias Fagan Bolton Anh James Robinson Black Hawk L. H Roy Bryant Alta Vist Avenue Highland Waterloo State Teachers’ College Seerley Lincoln School Tara Hawk

Dysart News Tells Of Silver Shower And Local Events

Dysart Ta March 16 Young ladies hosted a silver shower for Blanche Dickens at the Dickens home with games music and gifts. Barretts of Cedar Rapids bought stock and fixtures for the Dysart building and opened a lunch room. School board members August Moeller and Dr H J Von Lackum reelected. Herman Schroeder and Eugene Braden new candidates. Birthday party for John Christian featured a bountiful 5 o’clock dinner. Zobel brothers lost a prized animal valued at 700. Seelman acts as marshal during Geyer’s vacation. Mayer En Minkel fainted on Main Street and recovered at home. Mrs E H Santman suffered a paralyzed condition and is under care. Oren Smith bought Mr Fillgraf’s residence for 2400 and will build a bungalow. Lincoln brothers sold 2000 bushels of corn to Schroeder & Gohern at a stellar price. Rev W C Lang conducted quarterly meetings at Evangelical church. I Lorenzen elected manager of Farmers Telephone Co succeeding Amos Zalesby.

Dysart I. H. Dickens Blanche Dickens August Moeller H. J. von Lackum Herman Schroeder Eugene Braden Will Christian John Christian Zobel Ife Rs. E. HW. Santman Oren Smith Gust Fillgraf Mr. Fillgraf William Wetzstein W. C. Lang Waterloo Evangelical Church Farmers’ Telephone Company I. Lorenzen Clutter, Jr Man Aker Amos Zalesby

Sumner News Briefs Touch On Local Health and Moves

Sumner reports Little Virginia Birkle is very sick with tonsillitis. Miss Holding Hannsman returns to Sumner to resume teaching music. Mrs Henry Thomas recovers from a serious operation at home. Claude Tibbetts couple visit Texas. Will Clark family relocate to Watering to establish a home. Molumby begins work Saturday as a clerk in the nostoffies. Tulsa, Oklahoma, is referenced in a brief update.

Sumner Virginia Birkle Holding Hannsman Henry Thomas Claude Tibbetts Texas Will Clark Watering Gladys Molumby Tulsa Okla

Methodist supper set at Clarksville auditorium

Clarksville reports the Methodist church will hold its annual supper at the auditorium Friday evening. Ed Madigan's family is moving back from Cedar Falls. Ed Hood shipped a carload of hogs and cattle to Chicago. Mrs A D Shepard and daughter Addie visit Bradford Pa. Mrs M G Mather returns from Rochester Minn after surgical treatment. The remains of Francie Atkinson, aged 64, were brought from Battle Creek Mich for funeral services at the M E church. Interment in Lynnwood. Surviving brothers William, George and Lester attended.

Clarksville The Methodist Church Ed Madigan Cedar Falls Ed Hood Chicago A. D. Shepard Addie Rochester Minn Francie Atkinson Battle Creek Mich Ward M. E. Church Lynnwood William Waterloo George South Dakota Lester Minnesota

Death notices from Vinton honor two elderly locals

In Vinton, March 14, Mrs Elizabeth McCaslin aged 82 died at home after a long life as the widow of J W McCaslin. Funeral at Presbyterian church, burial beside her husband in Evergreen cemetery. Also Frank McBride known as Frank Lahue of Garrison died at Cedar Rapids hospital after a fatal fire that destroyed his home and claimed his five year old son. he left a widow and four children.

Vinton Elizabeth McCaslin McCaslin J. W. McCaslin Indiana Presbyterian Church F. H. Gamel Evergreen Cemetery Mr. McCassin Frank McBride Frank Lahue Garrison Cedar Rapids Mr. McBride Katie Sneadle

California Syrup of Figs for Constipation in Children

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for cross or feverish children. It claims the remedy cleanses stomach and bowels without griping, notes the pleasant taste, and warns to verify genuine bottles made by California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Obituary notes and local updates from Bristow area

Funeral services were held in Garrison for Mr. McBride after an explosion caused the death while starting a morning fire. Ferris Goodwin died at John Perth’s home from pneumonia. born in Indiana in 1832, Civil War veteran, married twice, both wives predeceased him. Numerous local notes follow: residents returning from trips, illness updates, church social, school election results, property transfers, and a Rochester surgery report on John G. B. Gough recovering after throat operation.

Garrison Mr. Chamberlain McBride Ferris Goodwin John Perth Indiana Vinton Union Co. Py Sinale Goodwin Sophia Brown Elizabeth Burkey Mimi Pettit Flom, Warren Vergreen

Parkersburg Community News Highlights Movements and Health Updates

Parkersburg reports several local shifts and health notes. Mr and Mrs Shoemaker relocate to the Miller house for closer night shift work. Mrs Becker recovers from la grippe. Miss Tena Iblings shows slow post operative improvement. Blanche Record returns home from Hobson hospital with satisfactory progress. Mrs Lewis Chamberlain travels to Illinois for a month. Mrs Suebbe of Omaha returns after visiting her daughter and local events.

Parkersburg Illinois Suebbe Omaha

Funeral Notices and Local Social Roundup

The funeral of Mrs. George Wright is announced. Mrs. Sarah Hamilton remains bedridden but showing small improvements. Thursday the Woodmen will welcome about 69 new members with a chicken supper at 6:30 followed by initiation. John Smith has been very ill this week. Mrs. Madred Brown returns from Winnets after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ernest, who is ill. Mr and Mrs Cejerlay and daughter Margaret visited Waterloo to see their daughter Mrs Jean Hefner at St. Francis hospital. Mrs. FW Wightman left for Newell to do deputy work for the RR N A. Jim Deyo and wife and baby returned to Cody Rapids after visiting his relatives.

George Wright Sarah Hamilton A. Lodge John Smith Mradred Brown Winnets Ernest Are Cejerlay Margaret Waterloo Jean Hefner St. Francis Hospital FW. Wightman Newell RR. N. Aa Jim Deyo Codyr Rapids Jil Deyo The

Ruby Tichnor Returns After Drake Course in Des Moines

Miss Ruby Tichnor of Rockford has completed a marse course at Drake University in Des Moines and returned Friday to make arrangements for a music class. Several local residents visited Grundy Center and Cedar Falls. a Study club session on Canada was held at the Ackleys. G W Gates residence nears occupancy. Hattie Tyler’s death prompted travels. Wins Witter remains in critical condition at Waterloo hospital.

Marblestock Maroh Ruby Tichnor Rockford Drake University Des Moines I Lynn Grundy Center Ethel Fullerton B. Squire Cedar Falls G. W. Gates Lynn Camily Harry Innan Oelwein Hattie Tyler Elsa Ritter John Ritter Hutches Street Waterloo Wins Witter

Waverly social notes and movements in March

Waverly reports Harry Morey returned from Chicago after a week on business. The Mower guild of St. Andrew's church hosted by the Miases Lusenhbop Monday evening. Miss Mildred Cole a Clarion domestic science teacher visited her parents Rev and Mrs Cols. Miss Ray Hanchett of Mitchellville was in town for several days on business. Richard Ward and Merritt Watson of Centrata Washington visited W J Barber. Mrs R Smith and daughter Jean with her mother Mrs J C Messenger left for Des Moines after a weekend here.

W. J. Barber

Correct Attest: Powers Northey Swift

A brief legal notice names F. W. Powers J. T. Swift and regional official attestations. The item indicates attestations and notarization related to property or official records in a Florida jurisdiction.

F. W. Powers FL. Northey J. T. Swift

Local News From Dewar and Surroundings

Mrs C A Van Saun has returned to Dubuque after visiting her brother. Mrs A Brown of Cedar Ripple and Mrs Lynn Meyers of Iowa City were in town en route to Supine for their daughter Mrs Henry Daremett's condition. Mrs Parrott is improving and will visit her cousin in Cedar Rapids. Cline severely burned a hand with hot grease. Mrs Norma Walbeim of Cedar Rapids attended the Bailey home in Dewar. Neighbors celebrated Mr and Mrs Albert Meyer’s wedding anniversary. Mike Koester shipped a road of Dewar to Waterloo. Schmitt re-elected as town official. name changed from Pleasant Valley to Dewar school. Robert Lazamby recovering from a broken leg. Mr and Mrs I W Steady visited Racine county and bought Holstein cows arriving Saturday. Dewar concert band played in Waterloo at Calgary Evangelical church. Frank Meier bought a fine team of horses Saturday.

Leo Wells Abs. Cruz Washington Clare Capps Peter Thessenger John Blessington Henry Fred Borcherding Mara West Sumner Harry Ambrose Waterloo West RC. Cooper Rey ‘Tibbetts Texas C. A. van Saun Dubuque A. Brown Lynn Meyers Lawa City Henry Daremett Parrott Sonns Cedar Rapite Cline Norma Walbeim Bailey Dewar Mbert Mevera Mike Koester Ike Aroad TU Dews Hel Schmitt Measant Valley Dewar School Robert Lazamby Mroo Steety Racine County Wis Calgary Evangelical Church Frank Meier

Local Notes From Rockford and Osage Area Events

Rockford reports a Western trip by C Michell for potatoes and business in Eureka Montana. Jan 31 weddings include Miss Jonnie Bark with Frank Mathews and Miss Emma Kock with John Telley of Waterloo. Brio & Tie Co sold 1,265 carloads for $156,492.42. A balcony added to Malone store for millinery. Osage notes Harman Olimay traveled to Spring Valley for business, and Mrs Dalton moved to live with her brother Will Barmot.

Ronkford C. Michell Eureka Mont Mise Jonnie Bark Frank Mathews Albert Kocks Migs .Kretzmeier Wheterloo Wilh Briggs Emma Kock Rockford John Telley Waterloo Brio & Tie Company Malone Osage Osage Harman Olimaiy Spring Valley Minn Dalton Chattsworth Will Barmot

Garfield Moody Incident in California and Road Improvements

garfield moody returned saturday teun a three aonthe vialh with his puroute in california at old functioned altagrad struck here monday the snow being lov wet to drift and improved the roads which were nearly diaposable we change deft lure sunikey with five cars of cattle and live of hugs fur ciena

Garfield Moody California Altagard

Honefroly and visiting notes span March at Eagly Center

March 14 entries list the Ladies Hone group planning an upset with Mera and Mitch Thursday. Mentions include Mrs. Philpolumyd adduces TUL term of welioul in distelet No. opt dus, John Weber returning from Harper, Frank Klein and son visiting Waterloo and Mrs. Hulin Mocarvey, Mrs. Theotore Schneferta at Br Frinele hospital, a patient with eye treatment, Dicer Provitus buying a new ear, and Veter Ronsuer convicted after days of treatment for something.

Eagly Center Ladies' Hone Mera Mitch Vindys Philpolumyd Welioul John Weber

Local News Briefs From Brandon Area Community

Brandon March 14 local notes report Mrs. Vin Skike visiting after three months away with her son and family. Marold Dooley traveled to St Leutebert to join Me. Friday where they work. The Arthur Briggs family returned from California. Oscar Staffman and wife from Winnipeg are visiting relatives. The Ki Kare club met at Mrs. J R Shales home. School events included Monday night gatherings with Mr. Bassett and Harry Goings.

Neandon Pneumontin Merk Vin Skike Marold Dooley St Leute Bert Tintes Beachler Vinton Turbh Yatetas Nes Oscar Staffman Winnipeg Canada Hoffman Slater C. G. Mopkins Arthur Briggs California Charles Edgeton Hart Jesup Thay Craft Bros J. R. Shales Bassett Harry Goings

Local Notices and Personal Announcements from Horton

Elected directors include Davis with W O Baty as treasurer. Arthur Driggs noted as quite. March 16 brings a Cemetery Society meeting led by Mrs W Groyt. Robert Patterson plans a personal property auction on March 22. A child born to Walter Miller on March 1. Various minor family updates and school term notes appear for Venfan district.

Davis W. OW. Baty Arthur Driggs Horton Horton Walter Miller Earl Carpenter Crippe Cemetery Society W. Groyt Robert Patterson Murel Blanch Thuribut Venfan Atal Mere Carl Zethe Barn Mareh

Otterville Socials and Arrivals Highlight March Evens

Otterville notes Walter Lar Rhygton of Endepeminnen presented Ming Unasey with a Kimball Vora at an entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. I Bante in honor of arrivals from Cedar Rapids. Ale. and Alea. Idinger hosted guests as Improvist Frank Moore and family reached Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. J A Bowers is ill with grip.

Otterville Walter Larrhygton Endepeminnen Ming Unasey Kimball Vora M_ Bante Ale Alea Idinger Weing Hants Stein Frank Moore Cedar Rapids Coulter Farm J. A. Bowers

Evangelist Trip and Cedar Falls Land Purchase News

Guy Atchison departed last week for New York City to join the Billy Sunday evangelistic party. Alexander Bryson of Cedar Falls was here that week buying horses to ship to Canada where he has purchased 300 acres of land.

Guy Atchison New York City Alexander Bryson Cedar Falls Canada

Barclay Center social notes and local mentions

A Barclay Center entry notes Mrs Turton Smith hosting guests in honor of Glen H Meathlin who was ill with bronchitis. Mr and Mrs by K Rice and their sons visit their daughter Mrs George Whitson near Grundy Center. Vic KK delivered hogs at Dunkerton last Thursday. advertisement for Wag and Miller Shoe Co promotes footwear at 4.55 per pair.

Barclay

Local Notes From Littleton March Meeting Mixes Names

March 12 Littleton notes mention Will Moyers of Orville moving onto the 2 HW Kuhrke Tarmast of Baldeton. Derool recently returned from Min to work on the CL. OM Fins farm. Maude McLaughlin elected director of Perry No. 2. B. F. Hinder’s daughter Meythaler school connection noted.

Freezone Advertises Corn Remedy From Cincinnati

A vintage ad promotes freezone as a painless ether drug from Cincinnati. Small bottles sold at drugstores for a few cents claim to instantly remove corns and calluses with a few drops, without skin irritation.

Genilla Cineinnati

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