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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1917

Page

12

Cedar Falls Daily News Local Notes and Obituary Items

Cedar Falls March 21 reports a busy social calendar with club meetings. Mrs. Brown hosts the Inter Nos club. D A R delegates leave for Des Moines. the college hosts a drawing contest. local families plan moves and travel. notes on council bids for sewers and street projects. funeral services for Hans J Miller and H C Hunt scheduled with Knights Templar involvement. past week includes illnesses, visits, and community events among Cedar Falls residents.

St Patrick's tea hosted by La Porte City Pythian Sisters

March 20 La Porte City notes recount a St Patrick's tea hosted by the Pythian Sisters in the Th. of P. hall with shamrock decor and an Irish contest won by Mrs. B. A. Kline. The program included vocal numbers, readings, and a vocal solo. Mr. and Mrs. A. Bellinger return from Florida, while other locals attend Sunshine Club gathering and family news, including a new baby boy for TE. O. Roberts.

R. B. Wagner C. A. Brust A. Bellinger Guy Bellinger Clear Water Fla Sunshine Club D. McLenon

Local notes from Jesup and area farmers

James Hardwick paid for 60 acres north east of Jesup to T. H. Cunningham. Sylvia Horan returns home after visiting relatives in Illinois. Marjorie Place, daughter of Editor F. R. Place, remains ill but improving. Irma Searles closes a term of school in Westbury township District No. 9. F. W. Barris injured after being thrown from a wagon. Mr. and Mrs. James Bloom move to East Young street. Mrs. V. Triax and daughter Roberta visit relatives in St Lovin Missouri. Mrs. A. G. Young returns from trip.

Jesup James Hardwick T. H. Cunningham Senano Sylvia Horan Wllinois Majorie Place F. R Irma Searles Westbury Township F. W. Barris James Bloom East Young Street V. Triax Roberta St. Lovin A. G. Young

Revival Services Open in Parkersburg Ahead of Easter

Parkersburg March reports Miss Selma Luebke visiting her ill sister Izetta as revival meetings begin at the Methodist church led by Pastor H. T. Shaffer. Services run nightly except Saturdays, continuing through Easter. Fire damages at Woodmen hall. Bald riffs to be repaired. Local officials plan post office remodel with lock boxes and Sunday operation.

Parkersburg Selma Luebke Izetta Methodist Church Hey. T. P. Shaffer Nlcht B. Hall Dave Peterson James Manson Earl Cartersville Frank Fred Woodman Hall Nottymeyer Woodmen Bob Ferguson Fredericks Waterloo Ira Ackerson Cora Reconi Christopherson Laurence George Flounker Lamsk Pipestone Minn

Dysart Highlights School Vote and Local Events

Dysart notes J H Peet elected superintendent to replace H G Braden as the new school year opens. John Geyer sells bakery stake in Vinton, while G J Monroe closes his Dysart barn sale after 30 years. Aschenbrenner visits from California. Girls Glee club performs well at a Dysart High concert.

Dysart Maren Durena Leo Une Iowa City J. H. Peet H.G. Braden Pest Dr.bana High School John Geyer Vineton Vinton G. J. Monroe Kir. Monroe

Obituaries and notices from Vinton and Shellsburg

Funeral services for Mrs. Jonas Ashley in Vinton at the Methodist church followiling events. Mrs. Ashley born in London in 1860 came to America at 16 and resided in Vinton since. survived by husband Jonas and three children. Mrs. Wallace Bixby of Shellsburg dies after strokes. funeral at Presbyterian church. Adoniram chapter No. 15 held two sessions with A. D. Meeker of Marshalltown inspecting, followed by a monthly meeting and advice sessions.

Vinton Vinton Jonas Ashley T. H. Temple Ashley Wilson London Eng America Vinton Hoy Ralph Chicago Emma Ashier Methodist Church Wallace Bixby Shellsburg Indiana Wallace Hixby Presbyterian Church Adoniram Chapter D. Meeker Marshalltown Meeker

Tragic Waterloo Deaths and Local News Briefs

An eight month old child died in Waterloo, with the father listed as bereaved. Mrs Delt and family had connections to Evergreen Cemetery, and the headstone details note the father's death and burial. Other notices mention a hunter tracking a wary animal and a long-time Moodiver, Oregon, bookseller president Morrison, a Wilhems College instructor native to Pennsylvania. The obituary lists a widow and two daughters.

Rolenbaved Ittla Carl Delt Waterloo Ted Sam Evergreen Cemetery Peter Aus Mir Sehlerfelt Sehlarfelt Brnefty Mom. Morrison Moodiver Ore Morrison Pennsylvanie Vilton Tilivols Wilhels College

Local notes and obituaries from a rural town

A mosaic of village notices includes funeral attendance, land sale at 140.59 per acre, staff changes at a creamer station, church social plans, and moves to the parsonage. Names such as Beeman Blood Clayton Tourtlete Dennison Kirsch Thedeus Hart Kimerico McSweeney and residences in Muscatine Independence Denison Toledo anchor the records.

Riowhey Mar Fred Davis Wupsle Valley Bert Smith Mesdames Guunzhauser Beachler Wallace L.A. S Mr. Buges Muscatine James Orr Onslow John Dennison Theodore Kirsch P. C. Thedeus P. C. ‘Thedeus Frances Mery Hart Chicago Frank Amanda McSweeney Viola Kimerico Eugena McCright Independence Herbert Starks Illinois

Sumner News Briefs Highlight Local Life and Moves

March happenings include Miss Helen Hughes recovering from an appendectomy, Allen Schuknecht joining the American Society of Heating and Ventilating, and a loss for Mr and Mrs Mike Rochford with an infant daughter born in March. Local relocations, teaching starts, home purchases, visits, parties, and weddings fill the week in Sumner and nearby towns.

Marble Rock News Briefs and Local Events

Avery B. Tyler died at 78 after Civil War service at his daughter's home in Marble Rock. Raider of Nora Springs and Mrs Aiken visited. John Ritter bought the McBride cottage. A minstrel show drew 450 for the Boy Scout band. a Commercial club was formed with city leaders speaking. Cleland Cates bought the Main Street restaurant formerly Wash Bowers.

Marble Hock Maigu Avery B. Tyler H. G. Ramsey Charles Merrick C. Merrick Greene Boy Scout F. E. Gates R. Lynn Tagemond Reis

Local notices from Mt Vernon Township and area

A fragile community bulletin notes residents of Mt Vernon Township and nearby areas. Mentions Mary Wurke dying, prayers offered, and health concerns for Mrs Atlosye. visits to Peek Tonic in Hun. upcoming theater performances Thickery Warm and O. Dovron in Denver dates March 24, 28 and 29. Also references Mr and Mrs Lew Tuortiing ill, Charles Best returning from hospital, and the Janesville Ladies Aid meeting plus a Corn Belt Glrphone installation by Chartes Hranniger June.

MT. Vernon Township Avatin Loyersen Witla Ranihlaughter Grace Hun Ernest Eliana Fants Jona Lew Mrindes O. Dovron Boles Pridis Denever Marehy Janette Mawel Adent Mes Lew Tuortiing Stek Charles Best Fran Meer Waven Chartie Kyler Chartes Hranniger

Plainfield Mannfield School Election Quiet March 20

Local voters in Plainfield Mannfield reported a quiet school election with J. Wish seeking treasurer and Eugene Thompson running as director. Community notices mention travelers returning from Waterlow, a tumbla bee, a missionary from Burma visiting Waterloy, and various social events at the M. I. church and Baptist church with planned Sunday activities.

Sutcliffe Eugene Thompson Pritay

Palmer and others in Clarksville spring homecoming notes

In Clarksville on March 20 several local items surface. Mrs. Kate Palmer returns from Minnesota after wintering with relatives. A daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Van Slyke. J. T. Shafer buys the Hale picture show and adjacent store, planning a Montana trip. Houten and Waugh secured a county bridge contract in Washington. Bert Graham and sister Mary plan an indefinite visit after selling their Matawah venture. JT. Y Neal sells an 18 acre tract west of town to George Leven and Alf Sehmadeke, who plan printing potatoes. Mrs. A. M. Harris travels to Rockford for her sister-in-law Delora Mitchel's Mason City Hospital funeral. The W T C holds a social at T. O. Q. F. hall with four new members and a program of music. A major storm Friday disrupts rail and highway traffic, knocks out phones and electricity, leaving the town dark until Saturday afternoon. The M. E. men’s meeting was postponed from Friday to Monday.

Clarksville Kate Palmer Park Rarplae Minn Vern van Slyke T. A. Shafer J. A. Hale Mr. Hale Montana Houten HW. Waugh Washington Rockford Mia Delora Mitchel Mason City Hospital W_T C T. O. Q. F. Hall M. E. Men's Ausner

Zemo Promises Quick Cure For Eczema And Skin Ailments

An old advertisement touts Zemo salve as a superior remedy for eczema, itching, sores, burns, wounds and chafing. It claims the antiseptic liquid penetrates and soothes clear skin when used as directed, offered by druggists for 23 cents or one dollar for extra large size.

Rose Cu Cleveland

Washington Township Sunday School Event Report

Washington Township notes indicate a Sunday school gathering held at the home of Mr and Mrs Tibh Ward during week, with attendance and activities mentioned. The report lists visits by John Morgan and family, and mentions Ms Ammer Thoree and other local residents in the context of a community update.

John Movin Paul John Morgai Visiindt Uae Meranda

Littleton Notice of Family Moves and Schedules

Latteton March 20. Twe Tl reports Mrs Hmna Adderman of tabbatte and her sister Mrs I A Durham plan a visit beginning Wednesday and extending into the coming Sunday.

Latteton Glaughiin

Dandruff Remedy Promises Clear Hair Transformation

An old advertisement touts four ounces of ordinary arvon as a night time scalp treatment to dissolve dandruff. It claims by morning most scalp flaking will be gone and continued use will remove all itchiness, leaving hair looking better. Liquid arvon available at drug stores and inexpensive.

Local Cemetery Board Meets. Henry Dite Moves Farm

A fragmentary item reports Henry Dite and family moving to the A L farm near Otterville with W L Kilne employed by Mr Joziam Charles Hro...ks. Maude McGinn... recovering from scarlet fever. A board meeting of the Cemetery association was held to transact business. Jane Meaney shipped a carload of pigs to Chicago on Tuesday.

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