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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1913

Page

3

Butler county Medical association meets in Allison Ia

Allison Iowa May 7 A meeting of the Butler county Medical association was held here with physicians from county towns in attendance. Mrs Rath Hubbard of Clear Lake visited her parents Mr and Mrs G L Arnold. The Spain Rose Lumber Co builds new lumber sheds. A fire at A C Wilcox farm destroyed a horse barn and outbuildings, six miles east of Allison, killing ten horses. State highway commission officials instructed city township and county officers under the new highway law. May term of the Butler county district court starts next week with Judy G H Kelley presiding. Mothers Day service planned at the Methodist church next Sunday. The board of supervisors met this week. Edward Bell returns from eastern trip. farm near Homer NY leased until next year. Stroebel Music company opens branch in John De Vries building.

Spain-Rose Lumbir Company Germany Nancy Jones Waverly J. W. Thompson W. J. Blunt Perry Jones Alva. Fla Warner M. P. Jones A.C. Wilcox Allison New State Highway Commission Court House Tutler County District Court Judy (. H. Kelley Charles City Methodist Church Board of Supervisors Edward Bell Homer N. Y

Local social notes and townsfolk updates from Parkersburg

Parkersburg briefs report H W Wilhelms and Thies Tammen with Tammen undergoing shoulder surgery in Freeport. Mr and Mrs Stopela celebrate golden wedding with family gathering. Miss Pearl Middlebrook visits Miss Gertrude Crossman. Miss Helen Conn and H Eb Kaiser marry in Minneapolis and plan to live there. R A Doty and family visit Waterloo relatives. Miss Mary Cramer becomes post office clerk. Community events include senior class play His Wifes Relations.

Parkersburg H. W. Wilhelms Thies Tammen Freeport Tammen Stopela Val Lahr California West States Pearl Middlebrook Hiceville Gertrude Crossman Helen Conn H. Eb. W. Kaiser Minnneapolis Miss Conn Mr. Kaiser First National Bank Minneapolis R. A. Doty Chas. Gleason Gie Parkersbury Miss Traerson Jed Missering Tyne

Crushed lime rock spread near Webster City for fields

About 100 tons of crushed lime rock from near Webster City are spread on local fields this week. Warmers bought two carloads. A series of local notices lists illnesses, visits, and moving plans, including deaths in Cedar Falls, family travels to Colorado, and community events in Hillside Cemetery association and local schools.

Mt. Vernon Township Webster City D. A. Finley Hillside Cemetery Association P. mi Win. Decker Wif Lupton Colo W. OH. Peek Cedar Falls FF. W. Jarob Chiude Minden Philip Holte Waterloo Geo. Tolte Holte Philip Bolte Orrin Reinvardt Farm Wut. Callaghan Pp. A. Dunbar Webster Fredsville Grundy County Maude Callaghan George Crog Maria Hesh Fred Jacob Jia Sam Rathauser Claude Briden la Porte Rose Cramer Noreas Society Cris Weidemter Illingis Farrington Crewmery Alvin Tostlebe Carl Clayton Ulrich Lewis Brandes A. Ju, Truaire Chas. Bentley H. S. Deeming HH. T. Briden East Janesville

Local Notes From Janesville and Surrounding Areas

May 6 Amas a Pierce and wife of Bremner visited friends over Sunday. H H Pippert spent Sunday with parents at Nora Springs. Ladies Cemetery Association to meet with Mrs Van Bypps Sunday May 16 for important business. Vera Greenless and Bess Brine visited parents Sunday. Train wreck demolished handcar propulsion. section men escaped. Carl Johnston and Clarence Prosser of Riddellvale Alta employed on farms at 100 per month. Rebekah initiation postponed due to rain. Frank Hunner went to Waterloo for dental work. Nick Bern heirs receive partial settlement on Kernes estate. Mrs Gee Roeckwoon caring for a wife in Waterloo. Fishermen about 200 miles De Witt Shell Rock. Becker may move to town May 30 to occupy Stiles place. Tush Tallantyne building repairs. choir members asked to quart at yw. Bradford’s Valentine to practice for mee myorind diay megic.

Janesville Amasa Pierce Bremner H. H. Pippert Nora Springs Ladies’ Cemetery Association van Bypps Vera Greenless Bess Brine Carl Johnston Clarence Prosser Riddellvale Alta Eco Rockwood Deppe Frank Hunner Waterloo Nick Bern Tre Kernes Gee Roeckwoon Shell Roark Becker Pitkin Tush Tallantyne Bradford

Local Social Notes Include Purchases and Visits

Frederika Proderika Mayo Will Dilley and Harry McConkey bought new autos. Mr Pepin visited Janes i Saturday to see his daughter Jobo Marsh and catch a tae suckers before the season ends. Mrs Byron Mierhener and Myrtle Summers were guests of Mrs Sid Mooney. Mrs Adama left for Waterloo after a telegram about her uncle. Mr and Mrs Olendorf visited her father near Tripoli.

Proderika Mayo Will Dilley Harry McConkey Pepin Janesi Jobo Marsh Byron Mierhener Mise Myrtle Sumer Mitchener Sid Mooney Adama Waterloo Mra. Olendorf Tripoli Mra Olendorf

Local notes from Clarksville includes visits and health updates

Clarksville reports social visits across Waterloo Dumont Shell Rock and Nashua areas. Miss Gladys Matott and Miss Edith Feltus visit relatives. Mrs S. Davis and Mr Randall travel to Waverly. Measles death burial for the four year old of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Jessie Waite undergoes surgery. rain benefits crops. Will Cook and Howard Hickle return from other towns. school staff shifts announced and new teachers hired for next year.

Clarksville Geo Powers of Waterloo L. Fowle Gladys Matott Dumont Martin Huber Lena Olsen Uremer Frank McCrery Cedar Falls Alb. Norton Chittenden Cal Lana Wamsley Shell Rock Woman’s Club Barhel Smith Barr Hummel Huber Hunt Kitchen Edith Feltus

First Primary Incomplete Ke wig Filing Not Supplied

Partial OCR text notes the first primary and Miss Ke wig's room lack supplies. The fragment hints at a local election or school event with missing documents. Entities: Miss Ke wig. No dates, places, or organizations clearly defined.

Community News From Littleton May Highlights Local Visits

Miss Irene Scott stayed as an over Sunday guest in Winthrop. Mrs. Wm. Sankey visited relatives in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Wilbur of Cedar Falls spent time with friends and kin here. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Manroxs of Independence visiting relatives. Two births April 30. ten-pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Al Williams and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Miller. Various illnesses and social events noted including an Aid Society gathering raising nearly $6 and plans for an ice cream social May 16 at H. B. Patton home. Eighth grade exams held. Des Moines man John Barclay recovering from appendicitis. Social visits by Ralph Stevenson and wife Tula Page. Rev. Frank McKane leaves for Des Moines pastorate at $4000 salary. Ailey Benson injured in barn accident requiring seven stitches. Local residents noted for feeble health and nervous trouble. prayers for all to improve.

Sophia Wendt Elmer Helms Will Rourke North Dakota Win Rourke Grant A. BE. Walker Waterloo Will Everding Mary Borchert Readlyn Frank Justen Maggie McGown Ida Dana New Hampton Nancy Dunlap Jack Conner South Hichland Mary Conner Martha Mowatt Jack Jinkerton Lew Pinkerton Fil Lashbrook Bessie Clary Chas. Ward Dresden Township August Sasgo Independence Aid Society Geo. Headbere BE. B. Barclay Ralph Stevenson Rowley Tula Page Mr. Stevenson Frank MecKane Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Des Moines Arley McGlaughlin Benson J. ©. Stevenson L. E. Sinkler Vinton van Horn Dan Farris Geo Herrera Farris Milwaukee Road Herrera van Horne Ferguson Warren Leverich North Liberty Johnson County Leverich Lew Clark Cedar Township Kirk C. P. Brown Riverside Park Catherine McFarland George McElroy The Whiton Bernard Murphy Helen Ben Larson Fort Dodge And

Fox Township Update on Farm Improvements

May reports show Frank Philips erecting a windmill at Fox Center while Fred Orth builds a new corn crib and Nick Ehr shells corn for Peter, outlining local farm activity.

Fox Center Frank Phillips Fred Orth Nick Ehr Peter

Farmers Map One Day Last Week and Planting Plan

One day last week was chosen for field work with corn planting to follow. Rain helped oats fields though some oats had not sprouted due to dry soil conditions.

Farris Dies After Van Horn Fight in Iowa

In Van Horn a mid day brawl between Dan Farris and Geo Herrera left Farris dead. Herrera, a Mexican laborer, stabbed him in the neck and abdomen with a dirk and fled. Sheriff Ferguson pursues him as witnesses give fractured accounts of the motive.

Syrup of Figs Advertises Gentle Childrens Laxative

An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a mild, safe laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from stomach and bowel issues, stresses fig taste, and warns against other products. The California Fig Syrup Co markets under the name Syrup of Figs and Senna liver toner.

California Fig Syrup Co

Baker Conrad Kling Sells Bakery Interest to Clyde Hall

In a city bakery move Conrad A. Kling sold his bakery business to Clyde A. Hall, an experienced baker. Mrs Larson hosted twelve old friends with wood violets and a four course menu. Benton county institute meets in Vinton starting June 16 with Miss Schloeman leading planning efforts.

Conrad A. Kling Clyde A. Hall Benton County Institute Vinton Miss Schloeman

Health as the key to a man's success ad

An advertisement proclaims health as the largest factor in a man’s success. It claims regular bowels lead to well being and promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a remedy to relieve constipation, improve appetite and digestion, sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

No Opiates in E R U S A Says Local Ad

Advert claims E R U S A contains no opiates lead or poisonous drug and promises a $50 forfeit cure. The note lists Waterloo druggists Walters Simpson Miller Joder Schuneman as sellers and asserts others cause constipation and piles.

Waterloo Walters & Simpson C. J. Miller J. K. Joder & Son B. W. Schuneman & Co

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Darkening Effects

An old advertisement touts conman brewed sage with sulphur and alcohol to darken gray hair and remove dandruff. It promotes a ready to use tonic sold for about fifty cents a bottle at drugstores, asserting quick, visible results with repeated applications.

Conmen Garden Wryeth

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Stroebel Music Company John de Vries Ars Cre MT. Vernon Resinos Porch Tres Jaeisey Chemical Tee Galimore, Mi Frederika Gladys Ramsey Wilt Garber Ocheveden Sherburne J. Stark Sarby Lillie Jr. Adlon Riverton Elizabeth McDonald Wilder Alfa M. Cronse Littleton FOX West Hawkeye Granite Co John F. Heath Mer Jefferson Street Iowa Frontier Asthma CO Siogarnam Hudson Buffatg N.Y Uuok Rome Aden Dave Fast Fifth Street Fpowler Co. Wholesale Grocers C.J. Miller Paul Davis Dry Goods Store Logan Ave Klinefelter & Sons Park Avenue West Henderson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Co Henderson Commercial St Blackstone All Waterloo Grocers Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Company
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