Young mother Bertha Melkinnis Grimes mourned
Mrs. Robert L. Grimes aged 33 died after several weeks of illness at her father Dr. McKin nis Olio Iowa. Born in Osie she moved to Waterloo four years ago and became active in Walnut Street Baptist Church. Survived by husband Robert J. Grimes and seven year old daughter Sara, plus parents and sisters. Funeral held at Ollie with Rev H G Beeman, body moved to Keith for burial. Numerous floral tributes from Waterloo friends church groups and business associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Grimes
Witterloo
de. McKinnis
Olio
Iowa
Waterloo
Bertha Melkinnis
Osle
Robert J. Grimes
Sara
McKin
Wic
Charles Long
Washington, Towa
Grives
Walnut Street
Omeo
le Wis
Liev
Ma Beeman
IT. G. Beenman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Dacouse
Ollie
S Welork
Keeth
Hurkal
Chirch
Iskens
Walnut Street Baptist Choir
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Societies
Searchlight
Mr. Grimes
C. E. Frederick Company
Postum Affects Heart Nerves and Energy Says Letter
A reader claims switching from coffee to Postum improved heart function nerves and energy after years of coffee use. The letter reports better bowel action steadier nerves renewed physical and mental strength and ability to perform hard mental work with less fatigue. It invites readers to read The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Thinois
Chalk Talk and Clay Pigeon Shoot Highlight Rural Day
The Mt. Vernon Mt church hosted the Chicago Male Quartet to a packed audience for a high class lecture. North Dunkerton residents reported a well attended clay pigeon shoot and active corn husking and shredding. Mrs Presha of New Hartford visits her mother Mrs Cummings as fall weather warms. No skating for Thanksgiving due to unusually warm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Chicago
Chinkerton
Presha
New Hartford
Cummings
Faulkins Host Farewell Party Before Move to Waterloo
Washburn Iowa region notes a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs A R Marvicle as they plan to move to Waterloo. Fr J Mackey gave a feather chair, neighbors and friends attended. socializing and music followed the evening. Owen Meythaler, agent for Winds Central railroad at Winthrop, visited locally. Readlyn and Waterloo connections highlighted by visits and Sunday meetings attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muerricle
Owen Meythaler
Winds Central Railroad
Winthrop
Washburn
Waterloo
Albert Marricle
Readlyn
A. R. Marricle
Peter Rerteh
Wisconsin
W. H. Faulkin
Thanksgiving Kirmesse At Elks Hall Attracts Huge Crowds
The grand kirmesse filled the Elks hall with crowds last week and a packed Thanksgiving night. Suppers offered by St. Marys ladies drew record crowds with hot oyster and chicken pie dishes, priced at 25 cents. Star waiters Gretchen Welty and Bertha Kletz were celebrated, while prizes include the Galloway-Gibson lot and a diamond ring. Meyers orchestra provided music for the grand ball, with La Rue Orchestra on the closing night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Elks’ Hall
Gretchen Welty
Bertha Kletz
Philip Friedl
Theophols Winninger
Meyers’ Orchestra
New la Rue
Golden Girl comes to the Syndicate tonight
The Golden Girl musical comedy from Chicago arrives at the Syndicate tonight with elaborate effects and a strong plot. The production features Broadway favorites like Leona Watson Iyeke Colvin Lionel Lawrence and Addie Dougherty Lawrence Beck with a premier chorus and a high class performance promised for Waterloo patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sincer
New York
Mr. Singer
Leona Watson
Iyeke Colvin
Lionel Lawrence
Addie Doughert
Lawrence Beck
Harry Joyner
Clyde Hall
John Vary
Where Is the Town Nowhere Located Mystery
A newspaper note questions the location of a town named Nowhere after an inscription on the Ellis Hotel register. The piece suggests Mr and Mrs Louk gave Nowhere as their residence, but the exact place remains unknown and readers are invited to help locate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Hotel
Aged Waterloo Matron Mary Spears Critically Ill
Mrs. Mary Spears, longtime Waterloo resident, lies critically ill at her home once shared with her daughter Mrs. W. Hutton on Chestnut Street. Granddaughter Mrs. Walter Blowers from Trassell assists in care as friends regret her serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Spears
Waterloo
W. Hutton
Chestnut Street
Walter Blowers
Trassell
Spears
Licenseed to Wed Pairings Listed in Waterloo Gazette
Ben B. Skinner of Anthon and Grace W. Akin of Glidden are paired forembered in the notice. Everett Janes Scott of Waterloo and Mina M. Smith of Waterloo appear likewise. Ralph Dennes of Cedar Rapids and Ruby Kibler of Cedar Rapids are listed with Henry Osborne and Lena Peterson of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben B. Skinner
Anthon
Grace W. Akin
Glidden
Everett Janes Scott
Waterloo
Mina M. Smith
Ralph Dennes
Cedar Rapids
Ruby Kiva Kibler
Cedar Rapid
Henry Osborne
Lena Peterson
Pioneers J J Jacob and James H Hampton Die
Frederick Jacob an English born pioneer of Black Hawk county dies at nearly 150 in Denver Iowa after 50 years in the county. Funeral at East Janesville church Sunday at 12 30 pm. James H Hampton of Traymond area dies in Salem Oregon age 81 survived by wife and five children. He was brother in law to D G Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Jacob
Blackhawk County
Denver
F. W
John Jacob
Ina Jacob
Waterloo Business College
England
Janesville
J. A. Hampton
James H. Hampton
Traymond
Salem
Ore
Mr. Hampton
D. G. Ellis
North Waterloo and Railroads
Mrs. Lois Craig of Allison visited with her sisters in North Waterloo while Miss Pearl Theobald of West Union stayed with friends this week. The Misses Wilds of Allison were in town between trains enroute to Vinton. L. J. Rogers of Allison, stock buyer, spent Thanksgiving with North Waterloo friends. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Reynolds and “ong” of Greene visited the Streamer home for Thanksgiving. Engineers Dewhirst Bennett Tooley Wise Parker Hipp and firemen Sullivan Goodwin Ryder reported for work after short vacations. Melvin Streamer left for Greene to visit relatives. J. A. Bell, master mechanic, has returned from vacation and resumes work. F. W. Taylor acted as master during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Craig
Allison
J. Arbuckle
G. H. Cheever
Pearl Theobald
Weat Union
North Waterloo
Misses Wilds of Allison
Vinton
L. J. Rogers
G. H. Reynolds
Ong
Greene
B. E. Streamer
Dewhirst, Bennett, Tooley, Wise
C. A. Parker and Hipp
Sullivan, Goodwin
Ryder
Melvin Streamer
BE. FE. Streamer
J. A. Bell
J. C. Mechanical Department
F. W. Taylor
Mr.Bell
Illinois Central shop busy with year end inventory
Mattoon Illinois where he’s master mechanic for the Illinois Central. Mr and Mrs W A Knauff former foreman of the store house have gone to Grinnell for a visit with relatives. Downing and F W Cahil left this inspection and supply and Omaha division of the Illinois Central. The storekeeper’s office is a busy place these days with ample work ahead as they inventory on hand. Tim O Leary switchman for the Great Western returned home from a visit with relatives at Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim O'Leary
Great Western
Council Bluffs
Carlisle Indian sees clean game at Red Cedar
Charles Williams a Carlisle Indian ex-fullback and current electric company lineman, praised yesterday’s Red Cedar grid clash. He noted East High earned every point and called it the cleanest game he had ever seen, saying it moved him to tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Electric Wehr Company
Red Cedar
Williams
Carlisle
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North Dunkerton
Nirmesse
ST. Mary's Ladies
Hoth
Otto Paul Milwakee
Wis
Iroley
Wangler Gros
Fi. W. Taggart
Golden Girl
Dennos Baby Food
A. CO
Smith Drug Co
J. H. Hampton
Poyner
North Waterloo and Railroads
East Fourth Street
Commercial Street
Independent Meat CO
J. D. Cohn
Carlisle Indian
Kohl
Rock Oak
Kohl’s
Melville Clark
Apollo
F. C. Evans Piano CO
West Fourth Street
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