Des Moines area divorce suit linked to Brazzell murder fallout
August Bluecher seeks separation from Clara Bluecher Brazzell in Dubuque county court. The filing cites cruel treatment and a scandal tied to the murder of motorman Charles Brazzell, with alleged liaison at the Bluecher home and connections to a woman who faced murder charges. The petition notes marriage date April 15, 1902, and a child named Clarence born March 27, 1913, with custody and property issues requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluecher
Upper White Street
Charles Brazze
Dubuque
Aney
Wellses visit. day postponed at Brethren church
Dr and Mrs I H Wells of Harvey North Dakota visit in Hudson with Mrs Wells parents Mr and Mrs A W Forbes. Young people's day at the Brethren church is indefinitely postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Mrs George Farrar of Mason City visits with sister Mrs J C Gutknecht. E E Petrie of Waterloo spends week with his mother. Mrs C W Bedford and Mrs A H Brandhorst host tea for a large crowd. Mrs R H Pyles undergoes serious operation at Presbyterian hospital. condition favorable. Elizabeth McAvoy Hazel and Gladys Washburn host Jolly Ten party with dinner and box party to Majestic in Waterloo. Mrs Chas Shaffer and baby of Chicago visiting W G Gutknecht. Ernest Kristensen injured from broken bottle at school. Ray McDowell goes to Moberly Missouri to bring back a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Gladys
Waterloo
McAvoy
Majestic
Chas. Shaffer
Baby
Chicago
W. G. Gutknecht
Ernest Kristensen
Local visits and renovations at Hazleton homes
Henry Diehl traveled to Waterloo to visit relatives. John Clark and wife visited their son Fred in Hazleton. Mrs. Harry Swartzell visited Winthrop with her parents. Mrs. Mary Spragg went to Dodge Center to see her son Paul. Frank Huntington plans extensive renovations to his hotel. Mrs. Abbie Drummond from Dubuque visits Hazleton for a week. Lizzie Conk from Mt. Vernon visits old Hazleton friends. Rey and Mrs. W. FE. Tosa depart for a week with son Cecil in Humboldt. Mr. and Mrs. Riley of Marion visit Hazleton at their daughter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Henry Diehl
Waterloo
John Clark
Independence
Fred
Harry Swartzell
Winthrop
L. N. Norman
Mary Spragg
Dodge Center
Minn
Paul
Ttle
Harley
Floyd
Frank Huntington
Abbie Drummond
Dubuque
FH. R. Prindle
Lizzie Conk
Mt. Vernon
Warleton
Ray
T. N. Cook
Rey
Mra
W. FE. Tosa
Cecil
Mumboldt
Mrs. Riley
Marion Vised
Orchard Social Notes Highlight School Visit and Tea
Orchard Iowa May 21 A busy note from Orchard reports Mrs Albert Anderson and her son Cleo visiting the Snively home from Osage, civil service exam in Osage for a fourth class postmaster, and the death of Mrs Etta Sheffner Madra at Genoa aged 36. Also mentions visits to Riceville and Minneapolis, local improvements, and a Congregational tea hosted by the Ladies Aid with a 7 dollar surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
Albert Anderson
Cleo
Osage
Snively
George Root
Post Office
Civil Service
Etta Sheffner Madra
Genoa
Winthrop Social Notes and Visiting News
Winthrop Iowa May 21 updates show George Du Boise traveling to Boulder for Frank Auten’s illness. Several residents visit relatives, including Mrs. Thomas Marshall in Manson and Mrs. C. G. Fort in Epworth. Local calls include Fred Louden of Davenport visiting Aunt Mary Dennie and WN. J. Dennie’s business trip to Gymon Oklahoma. Born to James Carmody and wife on May 14, plus visits by Dan Shine and Mrs. M. L. Shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
George du Boise
Boulder
Colo
Frank Auten
Thomas Marshall
Manson
C. G. Fort
Epworth
Fred Louden
Davenport
Mary Dennie
J. Dennie
Gymon
Okla
A. Thomas
E. A. Thomas
Portage
Wis
G. E. Titus
Briggs
Dubuque
A. E. Marley
Mt. Vernon
James Carmody
Dan Shine
Iowan City
M.L. Shine
Warne Hasbrouck
Hazleton
William Yeager
Herbert Padden
Waterloo
C. W. Yeager
Washburn Social Notes from May Day Dance and Visitations
Mrs. Frank Cotter of Waterloo was a caller here Tuesday. Many residents attended the La Porte dance Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ansman of Waterloo stayed several days at the George Morris home. Mrs. Bramhall of Mt. Auburn visited with daughter Mrs. Todd and family. A large crowd attended the opening ball game Sunday.
Kane Triumphs Over W. W. W. of Waterloo In 9–5 Victory
Local team Kane defeated the W. W. W.'s of Waterloo by 9 to 5. On Sunday May 24, the Jesup team will play at Youngblut's. Mr and Mrs Rock and two daughters of Waterloo visited Joe Thiry's home Sunday.
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Kane
Waterloo
Jesup
Youngblut's
Mrs. Rock
Joe Thiry
Prize for agri cultural pupils honors Misa Emma Hancock
West Union high school will award a $15 annual prize to students with the best agricultural record in memory of Misa Emma Hancock who died last winter while teaching agriculture. Her parents plan to donate her library to the school. Edwin G. Dickens died at Marshalltown aged 76 after a service at the Methodist church. He is survived by three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
H. P. Hancock
West Union High School
Misa Emma Hancock
West Union School
Edwin G. Dickens
Kensington
Walter Carpenter
Sumner
Misa Mary Norris
Cedar Rapids
Leo Winks
Linden News Notes and Deaths Report
Mrs J W Chapman learned of Miss Mable Willoby's death, and left for the funeral. Boxed magnolia blossoms were sent to Mrs E Morgan from Houston. Walter Crumline suffers poison oak infection with an abdominal abscess and shows slight recovery. Alicea Cotton returns home after operation. A three week trip to Creighton and Omaha ends for Mr and Mrs L R Berry and daughter Margaret. Social visits include Mrs Herman Ganske hosting the Dearborn Avenue Tatting club and Mrs Frank Fannon hosting the Emerson club. The C C Foster home hosts Mr and Mrs H L Foster and baby from Mason City for several weeks before they set up housekeeping. Several residents attend a Dunkerton convention. Mrs Kammerdiner shows improvement. Russell Whitson recuperates from lung trouble. Frank Hermance visits his mother W B Forter. W E Lukes celebrates birthday with neighbors presenting a silk umbrella. May day at Lafayette school switches to gym due to rain with a May pole dance and folk dances, reflecting strong student training.
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Linden
J. W. Chapman
Robertson
Mable Willoby
Alicea Cotton
Frank Perry
Lafayette Street
Presbyterian Hospital
John Cotton
L. R. Berry
Margaret
Wm. Montgomery
Daisy
A. B. Burgess
Dunkerton
Kammerdiner
Russell Whitson
Frank Hermance
W. B. Forter
W. E. Lukes
Butler Avenue
Memorial and local notices from Reinbeck area
A May 21 report from Reinbeck Iowa notes Memorial day plans by Hey DeWitt Clinton of Hampton and Rev A L Ferguson preaching. It records local moves including farm sales near Henozetta and Tilson, visits by Dr H Kabler, Dr C H Bartruff, and Mrs L A McIntyre surprise party, plus a barn fire at Louis Weber’s east of town. It mentions Mrs Marcus Euler of Traer visiting, Miss Rose Linder’s Des Moines trip, and Mrs Jas Cameron visiting Waterloo. Funeral for Peter Thowpron held in Rochester area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Finka
Mias Etta Durand
Mr. Perris
Waverly
Albert Lea
Mio
Hey
DeWitt Clinton
Hampton
Bristow
D. Needham
Hewitt Cros
Lowell
Ray
Henozetta
Mr. Parker
Palmer, Ir
A. L. Ferguson
Waterloo
Christian Church
Reinbeck
Marcus Euler
Traer
H. ¥. Kabler
Misa Rose Linder
Des Moines
Hans Dirks
Cinton
John Ehlers
C. H. Bartruff
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
la Porte
Uesirlowes
Agyi
Nienether
Garbuneth
Mroomind
al Graves
Franklin
Jud
Mondiy
Cheyenpeet Booyisit
G. EB. Shear
Garrison
Mr.Thorn
Geo
Howdan
Bak
Peanan
Lnte
Peter Thowpron
Rochester
Minne
L. Wickson
Marshalltown
Queen
Republicans Shift to Progressive Party in Hack Hawk
In Hack Hawk township 108 Republicans and one Democrat changed affiliation to the Progressive party. Two filed all davits of change but withdrew. The voters originally aligned with the Republican party and then moved toward Progressive.
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Hack Hawk Township
Progressive Party
Progres
Untidy hair blamed for dandruff and germ growth
An old fashion advertisement urges women to use Nowro's Herpicide to combat dandruff and scalp itch. It claims a clean, healthy scalp promotes natural hair growth and promises guaranteed results. Sample requests are offered by mail with a small postage fee.
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Newbro
Nowbro
Herpfcids Co
Dept. R
Detroit
Mich
Bristow social notices include ice cream social and births
The Cemetery association met at Mrs. Needham s home to plan an ice cream social and sacred concert in the opera house on May 30. A junior-senior reception at Miss Emma Burma s home occurred Friday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rocker on May 20. Mrs. W. A. Jones celebrated her birthday May 18 with out of town guests. A birthday party for Wanda and Avis Newbury was held at I Albert s home last Saturday. A Des Moines specialist visited Sunday for consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Blandin
Riceville
Minnesota
Warren
Osage
Orchard
Council Bluffs
Congregational Church
L. L. Bond
L. W. Bond
J. M. Roe
East Main Street
Rhea Sylvester
Bristow
Cemetery Association
W. E.needham
Opera House
Emma Burma
Harry Rocker
W. &. Jones
Charles Salisbury
Win. French
Hampton
Charles Hopkins
Vokes
Aredale
Battle
Freight Agents Meet In Des Moines On Uncollected Accounts
Great Western Jalland Avent dispatches from Waterloo and Reinbeck report freight agents of the southern division gather in Des Moines to discuss uncollected accounts with Mr Benjamin presenting a paper. Shuniway plans a talk on parcel post and its railroad impact. an ad promotes Wang Miller shoe store with special prices for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlwardt
Jorn
Great Western Jalland
Des Moines
Southern Division
Imne
Benjamin
Waterloo
Shuniway
Reinbeck
Parc Cyl
Wang & Miller Shoe Store
Flaw
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Brazzell Caot
August Bluecher
Aration
J. O. Morton
Kathryn Hillman
Estherville
Ed. Hillman
Sherma Eades
Emma Basham
Cedar Falls
Arthur Basham
John Basham
Oelwein
Roy Krukenberg
Iowa Falls
Eva Morton
Teachers’ College
Walter Jarrett
Jolly Circle
A. B. Kiefer
Klatter Klub
Hudson
Progressive
the General Machinery & Supply Co
THE
Tool People
West Fifth Street
Knox Wilson
J. & Baxley
Lowes
Steele and Mack
Herbert Mitchell
Cassidy and Longton
Mutual Girl Picture
Lucia Blaisdell & Co
LA Flame
Milton the One String
Martel
Norwood and Hall
Madden and
Fitzpatrick
Wanderer
the Mutual
Keystone
Seata
Citizens Telephone Xchange
Sheboygan
Kisselkar
Iktsselkar
Waterloo KisselKar Co
Iowa
Clear Lake
Saratoga
Reas
Commercial Club
Portland
Canfield Lumber Co
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