Patrick Corbly 103rd birthday celebrated near Cedar Falls
Patrick Corbly, county’s oldest resident, marked his 103rd birthday at his daughter Mrs Nels Christiansen’s home two miles west of Cedar Falls. A native of Ireland, he came to America about 40 years old and has lived near Cedar Falls for over six decades, remaining mentally sharp and often attending St Patrick’s church. Relatives Mrs Ivantel Coreen assisted with hospitality as visitors arrived.
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Patrick Corbly
Guleth
Nels Christiansen
Cedar Falls
Ivantel Coreen
Corbly
Ireland
America
Cedar Falle
St. Pa * Irick’s Church
Mothers Day at Tabernacle Cedar Falls
A Cedar Falls service marked by 2 to 4 pm business closures attracted a large audience. White carnations honored mothers living and deceased, with seating for the elderly and transport for the infirm. Rev Lowry spoke on motherhood duties and home sacredness as 18 conversions were reported today.
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Cedar Falls
Tabernacle
Lowry
Rasmussen
East Lincoln
C.+Harlan
West Fourth
Wm. Bedford
West Third
Clay
Wm. R. Reisinger
Chris Krog
East Nioth
Fred Huffman
Clay. S
Grant Miller
Tremont
Mr. Thierman
Washington
Benjamin Bord
Franklin
F. M. Deal
Frank
R. M. Bigford
Olive
Aitchison
Mr. H. ©. Harmon
J. M. Seltenrieh
Jesup Community News Roundup and Visits
Jesup notes report BH Smith and Alma Palmer visiting Perry and Waterloo relatives, births, elections, and local club activities. Schools, teaching posts, and job changes include Miss Ila Conebag and Miss Irma Searles. Community events feature Lyceum attendance, church societies, and a horse gate sale upcoming at Masteller’s barn.
G Adams Stricken By Partial Paralysis In La Porte
G Adams former publisher of the La Porte City Press was seized by partial paralysis yesterday while walking to his cigar store. He was taken home for medical attention and the physician cites a bursting blood vessel as the cause with prospects improving today. Adams previously served as Rock Island station agent at Armstrong and later worked in La Porte City.
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la Porte City
G. Adams
Adams
Rock Island
Armstrong
le Porte City
Waterloo Evening Courier in San Francisco Exposition
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter is available at Harriott's News Stand in San Francisco during the exposition and is also on file in the Iowa building’s reading room.
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San Francisco
Iowa
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
Harriott
Iowa Building
St Patrick's events and local notices in Waverly
Waverly March 18 local items note Bir and Mrs Stevens and Frank Stevens wife of Cuba City Wisconsin visiting the Sam Reed home. Waterloo callers Mrs Farewell and Mrs Warren Schinders. Dana called by her father's illness. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs L A Wheeler. Miss Gertrude La Dage hosted high school party and Br Patrick's dancing party with a three course supper decorated in St. Patrick's colors. Henry Schoot operated at Mercy Hospital. Mrs J C Hodges to return from Sheldon. Florence fee visited Oelwein. Mrs Bentley in Waterloo. the McHugh's visited Osage. Leitha business call Sumner and Quaslin. Mrs Geo Mackey to Waterloo for week with daughter. Loretta Dean visited Waterloo. Gaugh family moved to Wichita. Lillian Lusenhop hosted T D D club party with 500 and green white Luncheon. Gladys Matott returned Clarksville today. Harvey Bouton Waterloo business visit. Lowell Wilson left for Lebanon Ind to reside. Mohawk boiler plant superintendent. Floy Waltz and Westie Molsherry Clarksville and Waverly callers Tuesday.
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Gertrude la Dage
St. Patrick's
Henry Schoot
Mercy Hospital
J.C. Hodges
Sheldon
Florence Fee
Oelwein
Bentley
Waterloo
W. J. McHugh
Osage
Mondlay
Leitha
Sumner
Qukweln
Geo. Mackey
Loretta Dean
R. Gaugh
Harriet
Gladys Matott
Clarksville
Ennie Weber
Harvey Bouton
Lowell Wilson
Lebanon
Ind
Mohawk Bandennet “Ailk Factory
Floy Waltz
Wstelle Molsherry
Waverly
Parkersburg
Elmer Scott
W. T. Scott
Gladys Wightman
Lev Leim
Joseph Grinn
Hudson
Henry Grinn
Martelle
Jones County
Mre
Frank May
Gertrude Hersey
Wm. Merson
Hovee
E. Phillips
Grundy Center
Phillips
John Spitzier
Irs
Nelle
Co-Operative
St. Louis
Mike
Otto Nereman
Bergman
Remtery
Fora Stowe
Cedar Falls
Evan Wilson
Cily
Emmett Wilean
Wra
Tataon
Chicago
Tyle Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Fargo
Ethel Penington
Baldwin family from Minnesota settles in Charles City area
Orchard residents recount Baldwins from Minnesota arriving last week and staying at the Baldwin home, plans to move to Charles City after household goods arrive. Cemetery dinner at church parlors nets 27.85, Horgen of Lyle visits Judge. Blandins host, Byron Millington has erysipelas and seeks Osage medical advice. Miss Myrtle Wetler birthdays celebrated. Linton Blandin drives to Osage for brother Vincent’s plate at Wolf restaurant. Rev. Artz concludes third year and hopes to stay another year.
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George Baldwin
Minnesota
Baldwin
Charles City
Cemetery Association
Cliford Horgen
Lyle
Bob Judge
Chester Blandin
Standard Manufacturing Company
Cedar Falls
M. M. Blandin
Byron Millington
Osage
Myrtle Wetler
Linton Blandin
Vincent
Wolf
Artz
Bristow Community News Roundup March Updates
Mrs A H Roberts went to Waverly hospital for an operation. Emma McTageart returned to Lambedon Minnesota after visiting her brother Eliza Atkinson as his health worsened. The Connollys sold their Bristow residence to the German church for a parsonage and plan to stay. Wm Billo and Monray Trim Truox faced health issues at Waverly hospital. Maxine Hardman celebrates her 15th birthday with U Th church group activities and a girls class gathering. Mrs John Towirt died at home after illness. Lloyd Towirt is noted as her remaining family member.
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Connolly
Haynes
Brisa
Billo
Waverly
Monray
Trim Truox Io
Maxine Hardman
Wi. GC
Newbury
Tirethren
Marian
Naowi Gough
John Towirt Hed
Bristow
Lloyd
Family Facebook: Last Honors Waverly Resident
The obituary notes a widow Mrs CG and her family facing loss with two or more children unable to attend. Frank brother from Montana travels toward the funeral likely Thursday. Mrs Magele Morford reports her sister-in-law’s frail condition. Several relatives from Minneapolis and Chariton City seek rest and care as illness spreads among neighbors.
Local notes from Mt Vernon Township March report
Mt Vernon Township reports include Mrs Askey’s return from Waverly for health issues and Mrs Ford’s California visit. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Hinhold Schmitt, a surprise anniversary for Mr and Mrs Harry Aikeny, and Charley Briden’s grip illness are noted. Page lists district program, Dorcas society officers, and Dorcas and Sunday school board updates.
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Mt. Vernon
Tphip Askey
Hoxplan
Waverly
Reuben Ford
California
Nell Pierce
Mra
Iinhold Schmitt
Henry Neuman
Harry Aikeny
Ralph Fritzig
J. M. Ulrich Soma
Anna Hasler
Conrad Faust
Mississippi
Charley Briden
Geo. Burke
Calle Burke
Andarson
Fred Beardsley
Ifinoia
Dast
Janesville Sunday School Board
B. T. Moon
Myrtn Garton
Wm. Garton
Parkersburg Social Notes and Local Updates
Parkersburg news briefs report Elmer Scott moving his restaurant to the Star corner last week and W T Scott returning home ill. Parties, visits, a teachers meeting in Waterloo, a home porch addition, a resignation at a co operative store, a marriage at Congregation Carey age, a funeral for Otto Nereman, and plans for moves to Fargo are included along with births and family visits.
Streck Family Returns Home After California Visit
Clarksville residents Clarksville and Martel UTi Mr and Mrs A T Streck return home after months in California. Iabel Martin of Ailson visits sister Mra CA Trammel and Mrs Varl Seitz of Janesville over the weekend. Mrs Tom Ewing and late daughter from Minneapolis visit Bert Hareats, Mro and Mrs Aldy gen. Fred Greene entertains 25 ladies at 1 o'clock.
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Clarksville
Martel Uti
A. T. Streck
California
Iabel Martin
Ailson
Mra
CA Trammeler
Varl Seitz
Janesville
Tom Ewing
Minneapolis
Bert Hareats
Aldy
Rita Mis
Fred Greene
Betsy Gould Now Is Past Ninety Six Birthday Honor
Meredithia presents a portrait of Mrs Betsy Jane Gould on her ninety six birthday amid health challenges and partial blindness. She hosted guests at her son TL DR Goulds home 449 Ankeny Street where she has lived for two years. The piece notes her long life since 1819 birth in Pavilion New York and marriage to Dalvis Gould, with decades of hotel management in Raymond and Tyne County Wisconsin. Other local notices mention visitors, residence moves, a barn fire at the J P Neal farm, and a tenth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Cunt Goldren.
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Meredithia
Betsy Jane Gould
Mra. Gould
DR. Gould
Ankeny Street
Ale
Talay Jang Stare
Pavillon
N.Y
Dalvis Gould
Pavilion
Tyne County
Wisconsin
May
Raymond
Gould
Gold Tian
Frank Bilenerman
Carl Scharplt
Ewalil Tardt
Albert Neal
St. Pauls
Henry Knight
Flossie
Munday
Cunt Goldren
Oscar Suteline
Lyn
Council Bluff
School For the Deaf and Dumb
Chas
Winnie
Nettie Lincoln
Waterloo
Mark Perrin
Hetta
B. Wamsley
Mildred
Waterlow
New Hartford Community Notes and School Election Results
New Hartford residents share visits with relatives in Whierloo Waterloo and Sand spring. The Monday school election chose Dr J H Pelletter and L A Hoffman as directors for the next term. Beaver township population rises to 764 up 25 from prior census. Local: O E No. 120 chapter meets March 23 with poor candidates to be initiated and refreshments served.
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New Hartford
Post- Vic
F.C. Tlarmon
Shell Rock
C. R. Harmon
Frank Hoffman
Vern
Waterloo
Floyd Offman
A. J. Lining
Walt Knine
David Sherman
Long Beach
Cal
New Hartford Chapter
Petetler and Son
Byer
Chicaza
Perrin
John Auner
Rural extension library planned for nearby towns
The Waterloo library board advances a plan for a township tax not to exceed one mill to fund free rural library service in La Porte City Jesup Hudson and other close towns. Trustees seek council approval and contract with neighboring communities to ship books in groups, with money used to buy volumes. Local women groups have received books, deposits returned on return. Several residents urge the extension, and state library officials back the effort. Figures include La Porte City and Jesup as urgent requests. April tax levies anticipated. Community members travel for related updates and local illnesses are noted.
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Imaburg
Waterloo Brary Board
Frail Warner
Mine Maria Brace
Snail
Waterlyo
Lbrary
la Porte City
Jesup
Hudson
Mheane
State Library Commission
Pan
Wowen
Jesup Hava
Hooka
Manufactories Show Activity And March Gain
March shows busy activity at the William Galloway company monster plant with about 450 men kept busy ten hours daily during winter and extra workers prioritized from former employers. H. E. Kiester notes trade better than last year but warns prolonged blockade could hurt grain exports to Europe and U.S. farmers. Banks hold money yet cautious, Hawkeye Foundry adds thirty men, Waterloo casting work rising, unemployment persists but outdoor work promising as warmer weather nears. Best Portland Cement $1.21, Canfield Lumber Co.
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William Galloway Company
Exra
W. A. Dodd
Altho
Department of Securities
H. E. Kiester
Galloway
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
United States
BK. A. Headford
Hawkeye Foundry Company
Waterloo
Shady Grove Social Roundup Includes Visits and Gossip
Shady Grove March 16. Mrs. B Ham of Jesup visited at daughter Mrs. Joe Kenney’s home for several days. Mrs. Oehlerts and two children returned home after a two week visit with Dysart relatives. Herman Jesgen joined for a few days. Mrs. Freely Stumma and her two sons Keith and Wilbur visited relatives in Waterloo. Will Preyling and John Freyling of Independence were guests at the Will Tunka home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
B. ‘Ham
Jesup
Joe Kenney
Oehlerts
Dysart
Herman Jesgen
Freely Stumma
Keith
Wilbur
Waterloo
Will Preyling
John Freyling
Independence
Will Tunka
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as quick and comfortable for indigestion constipation and an overfull feeling. It cites user Mr L L Levy of Green Bay Wisconsin praising lack of griping and fast effective action, claiming they are the finest cathartics. Sold by all druggists.
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L. L, Levy
Green Bay
Wis
Frederika March Social Notes Signal Town Shifts
Frederika March 16 report shows Mr Windmoller and wife moving from Dresden to Frederika. Edna Rice nursing trainee in Waverly hospital visited with sister-in-law. Alberta Whitman at Iowa State Teachers College spent Sunday with her mother. Kitty Taylor of Keokuk called home due to her father Tom Taylor’s illness. Lizzie McGrath bought Dave Willett’s lot. Leigh Alcock graduates Waterloo Business College. attendees included Chas Alevek and daughter Glenico Mia Ida Alcock Mrs Clary of Waverly and Ira Harker.
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Frederika
Windmoeller
Dresden
Edna Rice
Waverly
Mabel Rice
Alberta Whitman
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Kitty Taylor
Keokuk
Tom Taylor
Lizzie McGrath
Dave Willett
Chas. Alevek
Glenico
Mia
Ida Alcock
Mart Clary
Ira Harker
Waterloo Business College
Leigh Alcock
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery claims indigestion cure
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as effective for indigestion by energizing stomach muscles and aiding gastric juice mixing. It promises clearer blood, improved nerves and skin, claims to cleanse blood and organs, and notes availability without alcohol or narcotics. Also advertises a free medical adviser book on request with a small mailing cost.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden
Oh my back and aching back in daily toil
A fragmentary verse laments back pain from housework and the toll of daily labor on health, noting strain and weariness as a grim companion to even the strongest constitution.
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Lawn City
Nineteenth Century Club
Ida G. Rhoades
R. A. Santee
J. B. Clay
David C. Merner
H. ©. Cummins
J. H. Shoemaker
Amy Arey
W.C.T. U
Oak Ridge
Buckhaller
Dunkerton
Amanda Jeffers
Stena Jensen
Cedar Fall
Florence H. Freer
A. B. Mason
New Sartori Memorial Hospital
Thea
Mary Clark
George W. Clark
Mason
Nebraska
Mary Manful
Iowa Street
Sartoxi Memorial Hospital
W. C. TU
Frank Cotton
Hbror
Atw
Ork Ridge Union
Smith
Cedar Rap
Willam Canning
C. B. Baumgardner
Manchester
Allen Dalgaard Phillipa
Cedar Alls
William Jensen
Farmers' Supply Company
P.O
Harry W. Johnson
Misa Sawyer
Silliman
Miks Robinson
Miss Lambert
Joe Hart
Baby
Granger
Reinhardt Schmidt
Mt. Vernon Township
George H. Clark
Clay Street
H. OC. Heminwey
Joseph Chase
Ann Arbor
Mich
Phillip Bartolme
J. D. Edmundson
Bethlehem Church
Cedar Heights
Bertha Speer
Alice Morgan
Sky Pilot
E. A. Opford
E. A. Offord
Marshall
Minn
Ufford
Effie. McCollum Jones
Greenwood Cemetery
Jones
Messrs
Gilkey
H. J. Pfeiffer
Humbert
Herbert Godfrey
John Cali
J. G. Packard
BH. Smith
Eel
Alma Palmer
Perry
Charles Gates
E. Parker
Frank Thompson
Sioux Rapids
Milton Trambauer
Ila Conebag
E-, Dar Falla
E. P. Searlea
M. C. Young
John Fahey
Ackley
EH. U.F
Mayme Hallman
Jennie Harrison
Iowa City
Irma Searles
Jubilee
Fred Hansen
Mlle Madelie Felts
Beeter
Bessie Alexander
B. Alexander
A. Ff. Tunks
William Tunks
J. K. Ennis
Leek
Anna Pilgrim
Decorah
James McSparren
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church
S. Hile
Jesup Sale Co
Masteller's Barn
M.A. Wroten
Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Edward Elliott
Minnie Miller
Emory Miller
Merle
Evaline Walker
Clarke Walker
Christian Endeavor
Myrtle Bagiistos
Josephine Fuller
Greene
Ladies’ Aid Society
James Bloom
Woodmen of the World
L. B. Siegfried
Trias
A. J
Michael Brown
Nicholas Hess
Rlerk
Thomas Flannigan
Frank Ross
F. L. Miller
Earl Morris
Martin Stevenson
K. E. Siegfried
George Burnett
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
James MecSparren
C. A. Eastman
9. C. Wilson
J. S. Circle
B. E. Shimer
H. ®. Thomas
C. E. Dodge
D. E. Rogers
Frank Gillian
KE. Melmgren
Fred Burtell
Clifford
Burrell
James Barger
Sarah Colton
G. A. Emerson
Ida". Mitchell
LA Porte
Thest
Portland
Cament, Statt Canfield Amber Co
Frankborther
Montana
Jaiwat
Magele Morford
Chariton City
Antree
Nurreugha
Lore
Minnas Apolik
Taku
Hrid Kramer
Epasius
Geo
Harrow
Attl
Betsy J. Gould
Park
J. S. Best
Mijas Hazel King
Cedar Mills
C. Ti. Eighmey
Best Portland Cement
Cane Felt Linder Co
Fred Schulte
L. Ochlerts
V. Kies
Cedar Rapids
Tuesay
Win Huton
A. CD. Mount
Wi, Frey
Ing
Can‘field Lumber Co
Helitater
Rocky Mountain
Mountains
Nelda
Hollister’s
Sfollister
Otbora Wangler Bros. CO
Lowa
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