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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1914

Page

9

Death claims Mrs Bovenizer in Frankville funeral set

Mrs Ada M Vanwey Bovenizer dies at 51 in Waterloo after a cancer surgery at St Francis hospital. Funeral service set for Friday at the Presbyterian church in Frankville with interment in Frankville cemetery. Survived by husband George E Bovenizer and siblings Mrs Emma Peck Mrs G E Webster George H Vanwey DeWitt Vanwey J R Vanwey Mrs Nellie Spaun Mrs Edith Waters and Bert Vanwey.

George BE. Bovenizer Irving Street St. Francis Hospital Bovenizer Ada M. Vanney Frankville Cornelius Vanwey Decorah George EB. Bovenizer Waterloo Emma Peck G. E. Webster Ossian George H. Vanwey DeWitt Vanwey J. Vanwey Nellie Spaun Edith Waters Bert Vanwey First Presbyterian Church Order of Eastern Star Brotherhood of American Yeomen O'Keefe & Towne Presbyterian Church

Be FRED KNIPP WRITES OF VERA CRUZ FIGHT

A letter from Seaman Fred Knipp aboard the Arkansas at Vera Cruz dated April 23, 1914, describes life at the front in Mexico. He notes the Marines were among the first to the war zone, calls the town's occupation quiet with little firing and says they sleep about four hours in a day. He urges his parents not to trust newspaper reports of trouble.

John Knipp Franklin Street Fred Arkansas Vera Cruz Knipp Mexican Herald Mexico Mex Fred Knipp

Thin Folks Who Would Be Fat A Physician's Advice

A physician extols Sargol tablets to aid weight gain for thin people. He claims malnutrition prevents fat absorption and that Sargol helps convert sugars and starches into nourishing tissue. Reported gains of 10 to 25 pounds per month are noted as natural and harmless, with a money back guarantee. Use cautions for those unwilling to gain ten pounds.

Joder Pharmacy

Canelli Couple Feted At German Evangelical Pound Party

Rev and Mrs G P Canelli were surprised Tuesday evening at a pound party hosted by members of the German Evangelical Church. Neighbors attended and visitors brought supper for an enjoyable evening.

la Porte City G. P. Canelli German Evangelical Church Good Cheer Guild Frank Kline Joseph Husman Denver Colo Will Husman Florence Strubel Elfrieda Halbrans Lottie Booth Waterloo Geo. Bellinger North Dakota

Bulgarian Couple Mourn Death of 17 Month Old Son

Mr and Mrs Stivin Pitroff of 208 Sycamore Street mourn the death of their 17 month old son Barco Stivin Pitroff who died yesterday at St Francis Hospital at 2 90 oclock He was born in Oklahoma on Nov 3 1912 The Bulgarian parents recently moved to Waterloo and have no local relatives The baby's remains were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery this afternoon.

Stivin Pitroff Sycamore Street Barco Stivin Pitroff St. Francis Hospital Oklahoma Bulgaria Waterloo Fairview Cemetery

Castle Hill Society to Give Entertainment

The Castle Hill Literary society will present a Friday evening program at the Castle Hill schoolhouse at 7:30. Open to the public, the program includes music and recitations such as Seein' Things at Night by Edward Meggison and The Duel by Robert Andrews, with talks and an education prospect address by Prof. C. P. Cosgrove. The Woman's Missionary society of Emanuel Evangelical church held its annual business session and elected officers for the year.

Castle Hill Woman's Missionary Society of the Emanuel Syvangelical Church oMeers F.L. Eickelberg Co. F. Aldstedt H. Engelking J. Anton

Grocer H Krensky Held Over For Food Law Violation

State food inspector and city sanitary inspector arrested grocer H Krensky Wednesday for failing to protect food products. The case was continued until May 19. State inspector Chris Ottosen will cooperate to prosecute all careless persons under the pure food law.

H. Krensky Chris Ottosen

Contested Divorce Case Heard In District Court

Judge Platt presided over a contested divorce hearing in district court between Minnie Bryan, a nurse, and Otto Bryan, a carpenter. Mrs. Bryan testified most of the day alleging desertion and failure to support her and their children. Attorneys E. F. Feely and J. C. Beem represented the plaintiff with RE. J. Wenner for the defendant.

Distriet Court Platt Minnie Bryan Otto Bryan Bryan E. F. Feely J. C. Beem RE. J. Wenner

Ella Moore leaves for Hollywood to spend a year

Miss Ella Mae Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Moore of 911 South Street, departs this evening for Hollywood California to spend a year with friends. O C Hurley taken into custody on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He posted bonds and will appear tomorrow morning. He says his employer assaulted him. his right eye was cut. M J Howard arrested for blocking traffic at a crossing. Trial set for Monday at 10.

Ella Mae Moore T. F. Moore South Street Hollywood Cal O. C. Hurley M. J. Howard

Kensington social afternoon at Miss Elizabeth Paul’s home

Miss Elizabeth Paul hosted friends at her Kensington residence on Mullan avenue east. A reading by Miss Ruth Uostetter and music by Miss Hazel Looker accompanied needlework as guests visited. Miss Mittie Whitenack assisted with refreshments.

Kensington Elizabeth Paul Mullan Avenue Ruth Uostetter Hazel Looker Miss Paul Mittie Whitenack

Murder on J C Train Kessler Died in Waterloo Car

J L Kessler of Waterloo was found dead in a Charles City Central box car after the train left Waterloo. Coroner Dr. Seymour says autopsy supports foul play with no signs of suicide. Witnesses report men boarding the train as possible tramps and the motive appears to have been robbery.

J. L. Kessler Waterloo Linals Charles City Seymour Kessler J. G. Pilson Rieht Street Waterloo Yards H. C. Teeple Teeple

Local notables and visitors in Waterloo today

G W French of La Porte City and Chandler Woodbridge from Des Moines were in Waterloo on business. Attorney Walter R. French met rooms with H. BE Tag filiam Galloway returned. J F Simpson of Crystal Ice headed to Chicago. Various travel and work updates follow.

G. W. French la Porte City Waterloo B. L. Johnson Walter R. French H. BE. Tagfiliam Galloway Cago Chandler Woodbridge Des Moines J. F. Simpson The Crystal Ice Company Chicago John Patterson Excelsior Springs H. F. Tullar Sunset Road Prospect Hills Cedar River Park

A Simple Way to Remove Dandruff

An advertisement claims four ounces of plain liquidation from a drug store dissolves dandruff quickly. Applied at night, it supposedly moistens the scalp and after several applications removes signs of dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy and glossy.

Local Notices and Society Movements Highlight Week

The report notes George F. Hammond suffering a stroke while with family, Walt showing improvement and conscious yet speechless. Great Lakes steamship lines announce summer passenger boats, while G K Brebner M J Pommer and Po Martin plan travel to Omaha for a National Real Estate board meeting. Rev Effie McCollinn Tones returns from Mount Keasant after speaking to clubwomen on George Miots Roe, mola.

Great Lakes G. KE. Brebner M. J. Pommer Po. Martin Omaha National Real Estate Board Effie McCollinn Mount Keasant Laura Bowman Guler

Coupon drive at Kimball Limydry for 10 cent benefit

A flyer invites adults to visit the Kimball Lobby at 211 16 East Sixth Street Armory Building on Friday from 1 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday to receive a 10 cent coupon for the YWCA. The coupons are offered by the Kimball Lobby to benefit the YWCA.

Kimball Limydry East Sixth Street Armory Building Kimball Lobhby

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Mrs. Bovenizer Foley Castle Hill Society TAKE Cedar Falls Elks’ Lodge Town City Cherot Ronce Neighton Nay Leighton J. C Mur Treamps Fough Buchanan Optical Service Majestic D. S. Bussier Niles Pere Marquette Railroad Oscar Townsend Great Western T. J. Lynch Cedar Rapids W. N. Durbin Burbin John A. Zanoni Helen Freeport George F. Hammond Walt Shehiy Waterloo Hardware Company Cor. 6Th and Lafayette Sts Ratine Batiste Sheerette Poplin Sal Yard Mos Wright Mr. Draper Setics Sullivan Prospect Dear Cottage-West Ninth Linden-Galloway Cars Citizens Gas & Electric CO Charles Edgar Draper First Congregational Church
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