Injured Waterloo Civil War veteran dies at 73
Benjamin Aukerman 73 a Waterloo resident for 46 years and Civil War veteran died at home from a broken hip suffered last year. He enlisted in 1862 with Company F Fifth Pennsylvania and later moved to Waterloo in 1869. Survived by wife Lydia died 1892, two children May and Charles, grandchildren Gwen dolyn and Gladys, and two more at home Henrietta and Wilton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Christian Church with G A R and W R CG honoring him. interment Elmwood Cemetery. Body prepared at Kistner mortuary.
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Benjamin Franklin Aukerman
Waterloo
Fourth Street West
Decedent
Ligonier
Somerset County
Lydia Shanks
Latrobe
Fifth Regiment
Pennsylvania
Carpenter Rade
May
Charles
Christian Church
Henrietta
Wilton
Gwendolyn
Gladys
C. Moore
Colorado Graft Scandal Casts Light on Feb Howland Case
Denver dispatch reports Governor Carlson preparing a special message urging bills to curb expenses and restore faith in the state industrial commission amid a Colorado House graft probe. The inquiry centers on a currency delivery to Representative WW Howland on February 9. Howland faces perjury charges and remains jailed on $2,000 bond. A grand jury reconvened as House investigators plan further action. Fire Chief resignation and a Golden Rule store smoke report are also noted, with Newcastle on Tyne’s name tied to a castle on the Tyne River in England.
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Denver
Colo
Geo. A. Carlson
Howland
Colorado House of Representatives
State Industrial Commission
Cdéuity Grand Jury
Grand Urr
Bit
House
Howard
Waterloo Briefs Highlight Local Social and Civic News
Several Waterloo residents are noted in this city in brief items. John Shields of Nashua visits on business. Miss Maggie Crahan and Miss Lillian Rodabaugh visit relatives in Oolwein. a birth is announced for Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Limbert. Local officials and church leaders attend events. many residents travel or appear in meetings, lectures, and court actions. The piece lists numerous social calls, civic appointments, and upcoming programs at churches, the YWCA, and schools.
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John Shields
Nashua
Maggie Crahan
Oolwein
Lillian Rodabaugh
Harry A. Limbert
L. J
Oelwein
Waterloo
E. J. Wenner
la Porte City
Beulah Nash
Presbyterian Hospital
W. F. Parrott
Chicago
Ames
Rock Island
Association Rooms
Ella Mark Lee
The
Lady Maccabees of the World
Des Moines
George A. Thompson
Russell
Ill
Win. P. Thompson
Hudson
Wm. F. Thompson
Cedar Falls
Evangelist Lowry
New Style Auto Show A Success
The semi annual automobile show in Indianapolis drew record crowds from across the state and generated city enthusiasm for exhibits. The event matched similar ideas promoted by Waterloo and Indianapolis editors, showcasing dealer rivalry and decorations. Waterloo canceled a spring showing due to only three weeks for setup.
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Indianapolis
Hevvening Ceuter
Indianapolis Evening News
Waterloo
Town Criers Meet to Inject Pep in Club
Town Criers of the organization gathered at Hotel Russell Lamson at noon for a Juncheon after a Saturday call by W. H. Stewart. The banquet was followed by talks outlining the club’s status and future plans. Optimism and resolve dominated the sessions as speakers urged collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Criers
Russell- Lamson
Juncheon
W. H. Stewart
Schoolhouse Contract Awarded to Waterloo Bidder
George L. Smith of Waterloo won the Winthrop school building contract for 17000 dollars based on plans drawn by M. B. Cleveland. A dozen competitors entered, half from Waterloo. Work starts at once as the school board in Waterloo today inspects heating systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Smith
Waterloo
Winthrop
Percival Hummel Dies at La Porte City
Percival Hummel longtime La Porte City resident died at home Sunday evening. Born October 18, 1826 in Shamokin Dam Pennsylvania he came to Iowa in 1870. Survived by sister and brother with several descendants and grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 50 p m at the Methodist Episcopal church La Porte City under Odd Fellows oversight.
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Percival Hummel
la Porte City
Waterloo
Thruant
Black Hawk County
Hummel
Shamokin Dam
Snyder County
Pennsylvania
Liverpool
Marian Hamilton
Uae
Julius V
Francis M. Hummel
Iowa
Me. Hummel
Francis
la Ports City
Julius
Humel
Suratummel
Charles Hummel
Pita Swartz
Helen
Norma McBride
Diane
Garnet Walsh
Mr. Hummel
Methodist Episcopal Church
Odd Fellows
D F Benjamin Is Dead Paralysis After Fifth Stroke
David F. Benjamin aged 46 died shortly before 6 this morning at 1024 Lincoln Street after a long paralysis illness begun in 1911. Born May 2, 1858 in Minnesota, he moved to Town in 1880 and later lived near Fredericka. Survived by wife Effa Early and five children. only son died in infancy. sister and half-brother also survive. Funeral plans not set. remains to be buried in Horton, Pennsylvania.
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David F. Benjamin
Lincolln Street
Effa
Plainfield
Frank Billings
H. H. Heiser
Antla
Elsie Benjamin
Watterloo
Benjamin
Gytug Clouse
William G. Woolf
Horton, Ta
Murray club of Universalist church meets at Hoffman home
The Murray club of Universalist church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Bess Hoffman 726 Allen street All members are invited A meeting of the Women s Missionary society of Universalist church will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the residence of the pastor Dr Effie McCollum Jones 22 Cortlandt street All women of the church are invited
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Universalist Church
Murray Club of Universalist Church
Bess Hoffman
Allen Street
Woman's Missionary Society of Universalist Church
Effie McCollum Jones
Cortlandt Street
EXPECTED DEGREE LN MADE PUBLIC CONTINUED PAGE 1
The document outlines orders on enemy property and contraband during wartime. It details that merchant vessels carrying enemy goods from non German ports after March 1 1916 may be required to discharge in British or allied ports, with goods placed in prize court custody. It covers restoration rights, prize court procedures, and condemnation rules for ships and cargo.
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Fermana
Manne
Prise Court
Germany
Waived Hearing on Gambling Charge for Butterfield
William Butterfield waived preliminary hearing when arraigned before Justice FL Knapp on a charge of operating a gambling house. He was held to the grand jury with bond set at 200. He admitted the seized property at 1244 Fourth Street cast was used for gambling and allowed destruction of equipment. The raid, led by Sheriff Dave Henderson, followed a county attorney order. the proprietor was alone present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Butterfield
FL FL Knapp
Butterfield
Fourth Street
Justce
Dave Henderson
Pupils of Miss Gertrude Bayless Give YWCA Recital
About fifty guests attended a recital by pupils of Miss Gertrude Bayless in the YWCA rooms Saturday afternoon. The program featured a number of students performing musical selections and readings.
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Pupies LN
Gertrude Bayless
Young Women’s Christian Association
Local Names Aired In Anachronistic List Of Residents
A string of names appears, including Alene Morltz Lois Morltz Gene Pad den Naomi Harned Fraures Helene Glenny Dorothy Jenks Wilma Jenks Dorothy Fike Marion Dunlevy Ruth Jinward and Grace Hasweil reflecting a roster or local notice fragment from a historical page without contextual details. The fragmentary list hints at a community directory or social register entry rather than a reported event.
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Alene
Lois Morltz
Gene Padden
Naomi Harned
Fraures
Helene Glenny
Dorothy
Wilma Jenks
Dorothy Fike
Marion
Dorothy Dunlevy
Ruth Jinward
Grace Hasweil
Budget of 1915 Budget Raised for United Church
Yesterday marked the seventh anniversary of Rev. M. G. Munn in Chariton, now at United Presbyterian church. He spoke on progress since installation as membership grew from 72 to 218. An all-member canvass was arranged to start tomorrow to fund a 4000 dollar budget for 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Munn
United Presbyterian Church
Ermon
Chariton
Trustees Urge Plan to Raise Funds This Week
A trustees meeting is called for tonight to perfect the plan and raise about $4,000. A soliciting committee is named including Misa Lille Martin Mrs J W Henderson O B Harris N B Hersh George McCleery J J Munn John Brown and red Cargon. Also includes temperature data for March 15 with times noted from Buchanan Optical Co.
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Linus
Misa Lille Martin
Mra
J. W. Henderson
O- B. Harris
Hersh
George McCleery
J. J. Munn
John Brown
Red Cargon
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Auerman
Colorado
Harry Becker
Fire Department
Central Station
William Allan
Golden Rule
Bath-Pee
Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Tyne
Buchanan
Charles Isaacson
Dawson Street
W. A. Bowen
Clayton County
Ida Beppler
St. Francis Hospital
Dad
J. W. Koch
Cedar Rapids
Koch
W. R. Baumgartner
Clara O’rourke
Mercy Hospital
E. W. Fergeman
Grundy Center
Mrs. W. C. Fergeman
Tripoli
Effe McCollum Jones
Waterloo Business Girls’ Club
Wilson
Edward N. Carr
Manchester
Everett Hale
W. F. Weaver
Hale
Ed Brown
Garner
Mrs. Brown
Robert Skillen
Fifth Street West
California
F. F. McElhinney
Tressa McElhinney
Florida
Miss McElhinney
Waterloo Elks
B. P.O
Myers
Bella Landsrud
Worth
Belle Ocher
Fayette
Delia McSwiggen
Franklin
D. R. Farr
Grundy
C. W. Bond
Mitchell
First Baptist Church
Evangelistic Singers of
Sioux City
W. L. Corgan
Asiss Constance Smith
Ment
Normal School
Normal
Mia
Jeanio Hf.arene
Tla Police and Fire Departimente
Shell
Dayton
Board of Education
United Brethren Church
First Brethren Church
Pep
Schoolhouse
LA Porte
Tollows
Resi
Jn Wirtaw
Joo
D. F. Benjamin
Woman's Magazine
Undermuslin Sale
Kayser
Amnt Ast
Ieat
Atsle
Bien Jolie
Warner’s
Petnicoats
Natero
Scott
George McManus
Sele
Pve
International News Service
James
Buchanan Optical Co
E.eees Eee US Faim
Geieey
iQaom
Seegene
M. Eeee
Elgin
Madras
Guest, Peabody 2 Go., Inc
RAN Theatre
Minerva
ECHO
Wednesdae
Bystone
the Welles OF
Paradise
Venture
Paris
Caught
Daiey An
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