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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

Page

6

Death of Joseph C. Gaffney at Independence

Joseph C. Gaffney of Independence dies suddenly at his Main Street home after years of ill health. Born November 8 1872, he operated a local blacksmith shop and was known for horseshoeing and outdoor interests. Survived by two brothers Frank Castney Des Moines and John Castney and sister Miss Verna Gaffney. funeral arrangements pending. Also notes Sons of Veterans honor guards visiting Littlecon to present silk flags to a local school and a memorial for James Wallace in Atlanta.

Independence Joseph C. Gaffney Ast Main Street Haehescer Minn Mel Wildent Joseph Chaceneé Independentes Thon Gatiney Third Avenue Tis Hat Mila Street Mary Tow Frank Castney Des Moines John Castney City Verna Gaftney Fing Schoal Suns of Vet=ans Littlecon Don Do Donnan M. H. Carrier En van Esten Dayton Winter Carer Donnen Donnan Vankuen Mattlon Jef Rehdel We Burris Panera G. W. Burris Jiames Wallace Atlanta

Unclear OCR fragment about deaths and injuries in hospital

An OCR damaged item describes a fatal or critical incident involving Mrs Wallace and Miss Mamtaive at a hospital with references to Chuveis and Ar beer Ar. It mentions a visit by a son and a funeral or memorial context with medical treatment following a medical incident. details are fragmentary and unclear.

Wallaceis Chuveis Jesses

Funeral for Brandon Civil War Veteran Conducted Today

The funeral service for Brandon, a Civil War veteran, was held at the Christian church with Rev. M. Da Wade presiding and burial in Trandon cemetery. Born in 1842, he came to lawn after serving in the Seventh Indiana infantry and lived on a farm southeast of lawn for decades. He married Mary A Hart and later Mrs. Janne Wiltse Roster, leaving two sons, Joan and Wallis, and a daughter who predeceased him.

Brandon Maren Spee John Roster M. da Wade Trandon Res Aaicire Navin I Ndana Lawn Umc Auburn Mary A. Hart Joan Wallis Janne Wiltse Roster

Drunken Driver Fined After Flu Delays Court Appearance

Ben Dade, arrested for drunk driving, appeared in mayor's court while ill with flu. He received a $100 fine plus costs and was bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bond. Dade could not post bail, and related notes mention company plans and an educational campaign for farmers.

Wort Madigan Ben Dade Dade Justica Hays

Mrs Darling and Daughter Leave With Pastor Body

Mrs Darling and her daughter depart Waterloo with the body of Dr Darling for burial in Madison after services at a Presbyterian church. The family plans to relocate, with Mrs Darling visiting relatives in Philadelphia and West Virginia before choosing a new home.

Charles D. Darling Dr. Darling Madison AM Darling Teveland Riek Rand Provetoy Fayatra Iitmisely Dical Arain

Two youths hold up clerk and steal fifty dollars

Two well dressed youths robbed a drag clerk of fifty dollars and fled. The stolen car was later found abandoned, with authorities investigating the incident as a robbery case.

Bondsman's Sleuth Finds Missing Man in Iowa

Iowa City March 26. Matthew Maher, charged with fraud, was found yesterday by a bondsman’s detective after failing to appear in justice court twice. The detective set to locate him after Maher allegedly fled the city for a week with $500 bail money.

Iowa City Matthew We Maher Justice Court Charles Shuy Maher

French francs plunge to fresh low against sterling in London

London markets show French francs sinking to a new record low as one pound buys 141 francs, down from 149.76 at yesterday's close. In Mason City, Fred W. Sargent, president, is mentioned in the report with March 26 dateline.

Brancs London Patind Westeray Sargent SPIRK Mason City Fred W. Sargent

Helertilo Beauty Powder Advertised at Paul Davis

A French process powder called Helertilo promises a non shine finish that stays on until removed. It claims to make pores invisible and give a natural soft velvety complexion.

Paul’Davis

Real Prescription for Neuritis Pain Relief

An advertisement promotes Allenrin Special Formula No 2 capsules for neuritis and sciatic nerve pains. It claims rapid relief within about 24 hours and asserts the product counters gouty conditions Rheumatoid arthritis and other nerve pains without dangerous drugs. The copy warns against temporary dope and urges confirming neuritis before purchase.

Allenrin Pavns

Northwestern Railroad official to speak at Mason City dinner

A Northwestern Railroad representative will address the Mason City Chamber of Commerce at a dinner meeting in Mason City on May 6. The event aims to discuss regional transportation and economic development opportunities.

Northwestern Railroad Mason City

Wescott Funeral to Be at Home Near Sumner on Sunday

Funeral services for Monroe Westcott, 70, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the farm home south of Sumner. Westcott died last night after months of failing health. He is survived by his widow, son George, and daughter Olive.

Wescott Sumner Monroe Westcott George Olive

Iowa Bouncer Ball Charged in Cashing Checks Case

Rolf Anderson, 22, son of Story Cits Jamin fer, arraigned in New York on charges of cashing checks. He is held under $2,500 bail. The report mentions Traer Marcel Jack Wickman and a Clutie box student in Tania, with incomplete context.

New York Rolf Anderson N Story Cits Jamin Fer Traer Marcel Jack Wickman Clutie Tania

Buckhwan Contest Results Reported with Mixed Placings

Readable lines show a Bucklehan event with Leo AfeQuing taking second place and IW Marerce listed as third. The fragment mentions a 2:15 time and Elburen in attendance, but the rest is garbled and unclear.

Leo Bucklwehan IW Marerce Elburen Coles Rt

Helen Wills Arrives Unseen at Milan Meeting

Helen Wills lands in Milan for the fifth annual session of the Iowa open central division teachers meet at Fort Dodge. She arrives without racquets, avoiding local reporters and cameras, and plans a side trip to the Villa D Isie. Notables on the program include Dr. William McAndrews and Dr. Walter A. Jesup.

Helen Wills Milan Ft Dodge State Teachers Association William McAndrews Chicago Public Schools V. OW. Searson University of Nebraska Walter A. Jes University of Sap Tona Italy Helen Eneitars North Central Iowa

Be Your Own Boss And Make Big Money Offer

Real opportunity claims for high school age individuals to start a legitimate home or on site business with minimal outlay. Promises weekly net profits from 350 to 1500 dollars and quick repayment. Urges writing for details and stresses independence and a limited number of openings.

IH. C John Ont

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