Death of John W. Bentley Former School Janitor
John W. Bentley 47 passed away at Presbyterian hospital after a brief illness. His wife died seven years ago in Alabama. He leaves two daughters Grace 16 and Debbie 14, both living in Waterloo. Bentley born in Lincoln township, moved with family east, later lived in Waterloo and Alabama for health. Funeral Friday at 2:30 PM from First M E church. Interment in Winwood. Surviving relatives include Milan Johnson, Mrs Amanda Welly, Mrs Lois Jameson, and several cousins. He was a Modern Woodmen member and a Methodist Episcopal church member.
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John W. Bentley
Lowell
Presbyterian Hospital
Alabama
Ai. Bentley
Grace
Vid
Debbie
Mr. Beaotley
Henry
Debbie Bentler
Wis
Lincoln Township
John
John Beatles
Wood
Lincoln Townshire
Milan Johnson
Jauete
Waterloo
Amanda Welly
Aame
Lois Jameson
St. Paul
Modern Woodmen of America
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E
W. FL
Winwood
Waterloo Officer Herman Wagner Seeks City Auditor Post
Herman T. Wagner, police sergeant in Waterloo, announces candidacy for city auditor next March. He emphasizes a clean record and strong department performance. Possible re-election bids include C. T. Wilson for city engineer, JJ. Kelly for city attorney, and Ray Thompson for mayor. Mayor J R Reetor comments on sheriff rumors but stays noncommittal.
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Herman T. Wagner
City Pit
Waterloo
Thae Tellas
Ray Thompson
Wagner
C. T. Wilson
JJ. Kelly
J. R. Reetor
Waterloda n Weds In La Porte City
La Porte City records the wedding of Maude Lucille Waterloda to Edward K Pfatzgraf of Waterloo at the bride’s parents home on First Street. Rev. I Haehdlien officiated and attendants included Harry M Rober and Kathryn Pfalzeras. The couple will reside in Waterloo after a trip to Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul ending at 1717 Lafayette Street.
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Lla Porte City Progress Review
First Street
G. Kkoher
Maude Lucille
Edwarrd K. Pfatzgraf
Water- Toy
Harry M. Rober
Kathryn Pfalzeras
Waterlow
Haehdlen
la Porte City
Ai Pe
Rock Island
Waterloo
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kafayette Street
Mercy's Honey and Tar Compound touted as cure all
In Omaha Nebraska a household medicine called Mercy's Honey and Tar Compound is praised as a sure cure for coughs and colds by Anna Pelzer and others. Testimonials claim it cured a daughter's illness and helped a neighbor’s family. A separate note reports the 30 November Thanksgiving banquet at Town Wesleyan College Heralex Hall with most students staying for a planned recess.
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Mercy
Anna Pelzer
Jefferson Street
Omaha
Ren °Son
Fotov
Taggart
Town Wesleyan College
Heralex Hall
Foster Father to 22 Children Dies in Waterloo
Noah Knapp a Bremer county pioneer and foster father to 22 children died at his Waterloo home 546 Riehl street after long illness. Born 1840 in New York he lived in Bremer county Charles City and Waterloo. Survived by wife Anna Bonsall, two daughters, two grandchildren and several relatives. burial in Charles City after services at his Waterloo home and at St Pauls church.
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Noah Knapp
Bremer County
Charles City
Waterloo
Riehl Street
Mr. Knapp
Mrs. Knapp
New York
Chautauqua Lake
Illinois
Janesville
Wis
Co. C
Wisconsin
Iowa
Anna M. Bonsall
Independence
South Dakota
C. K. Warner
Clarence Redman
Dora
Sara Bonsall
Kenneth Knapp Warner
Dorothy
Bruce Donald Warner
Knapp
John Knapp
Egan, Ill
Helen McKibben
Eva Dever
Exeter
Neb
Congregational Church
St. Paul's M
J. E. Johnson
Charles, City
Judge Ransier for High Court
Buchanan County Bar members unanimously endorsed C. B. Ransier of this city for a seat on the state supreme bench. They cited his district judge record and the district’s lack of prior representation, saying he would command wide support for a pure fearless judiciary.
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Independence
Cspecial
Buchanan County Bar Association
Dorsing Ton
C. B. Ransier
Ure
Ransire
Ransier
Community Notes and Social Events in Eagle Center
Local notices report a mission at a Catholic church with Father Murphy mentioned. Mentioned social events include a bazaar at Elks Hall, a Thanksgiving Eve dance to benefit the school library, and visits by residents to relatives in La Porte City and Independence.
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Eagle Center
Leonard Rosaner
Ilessing
Murphy
Pabuque
Joseph Tele
John Feing
Elk Iwood
Neh
Ti We. Perk
Vera
Shady Knyve
J. Jh. Vonry
Lon Mearvey
Treearre Heinz
Elks Hall
Fred Rosaner
Lal Parte City
Peter Heiter
Nall
Ella Reiter
Wre Rosaner
LaPorte City
Anna Sullivan
Independence
MM. Brown
Fernard Smith
Chin Conry
Waterloo City Notes and Local Appointments
Waterloo briefs report R. Simpson becomes New Drug store manager on Fourth Street West. Miss Keegan and Miss Hayes visit Charles City for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Witt of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Fewings of Leola arrive for celebration. Miss Farrington returns from Cedar Falls nursing Typhoid. Jerald Sulky ships six sulkies to Australia as global demand grows. Dell Sumner sails to Washington for the coming Congress session. Winds Central official H J Lovett travels through Waterloo on No. 2 section. Mrs. John is operated on for appendicitis at Pine Street hospital. BH. OV Young visits Greene. Majestic noted for doubt resolution.
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Buchanan Optical
Benevolent Work of Humane Officer Is Deeply Appreciated
Waterloo residents express gratitude for Mrs. L. Burkitt Humane Officer of Black Hawk county as shoes stockings and funds flood her home. Donors send checks notes and penny deposits to aid the needy while a grateful letter from a grateful recipient highlights the relief and progress from prior hardships.
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Waterloo
Courier
Tran
Burkitt
Smith Pharmacy
Associated Charities
Cnis House
Humane = society
Novelty Artists Offer Fresh Acts For Tonight
Seats for tonight's performance are filling quickly as novelty artists unveil new and original routines. Manager Jones urges patrons to reserve early to secure seating.
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Jones
Local Notes From Washburn and Nearby Towns
Washburn notes report visits from Miss la Roberts of Waterton and Main Myshaler of Nanton while Mr Clarence Mustman of Estherville attended business. Mrssenhower of Watering and Mrs Gitseh visited local residents. Eirpelding sold his Washburn store to Mr Metcalf of Watering and handed possession.
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Griskil
Me. Eirpelding
Washburn
Mrs Morrison Plans Geneva Visit After Corn Harvest
Farmers near Waterloo finish corn picking as Mrs. T. A. Morrison hosts a fete Thursday for Geneva. She will stay with her daughter Mrs. Finn and with a granddaughter born last week.
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Waterloo
T. A. Morrison
Geneva
Finn
Orn Iash
Majestic Vaudeville at Waterloo Promises Grand Thanksgiving Show
Waterloo audiences may enjoy a top tier matinee and evening at the Majestic Theatre with J Jolly Jones Jr curating a stellar line up. The highlight is Huntress a famed impersonator with elaborate scenery and a dramatic dance by three attendants. Cats brothers deliver a singing and dancing act.
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Waterloo
Majestic Theatre
J. Jolly Jones
Ljr
Huntress
Caits Brothers
Master Lew Caits and The Strike Headline
The text lists acts in a show including Master Lew Caits the renowned dancing midget, Alf P. James & Co. in The Strike as a headline, with Morrisey & Rich singing and talking and A. K. Valdeta & Co. European act also mentioned.
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Calts Brothers
Master Low Caits
Lew Caits
Alf P. James & Co
Morrisey & Rich
A. K. Valdeta & Co
Crystal bill features Puritan quartet and comedy acts
A Crystal bill promises entertainment all week with the Puritan quartet singing songs of yesterday Eddie Badger the comedian, Mr and Mrs Colby in novelty acts, the two Georges eccentric dancing acrobats, and new pictures drawing applause.
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The
Crystal
Fisher & Green
Eddie Badger
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W. Bentley
Des Moines
Donner
Quines
Neil
Springfield
Baidie Soward
Superior
Western Vaudeville Managers’ Association
Orphrum Circuit
Jolly Dones, Or
Whey
Julian Ettinge
A. K. Caldera & Co
AWD
Herman Warner
Qlonis Denistrattroad
Transportation Department
Rince
Police Department
Waterlodan
LA Porte Gity
Kentucky
Gold Creek
High Court
Buchanan CO
Supreme Bench
Agnes Keegan
College of Commerce
Addie Hayes
R. J. Witt
James Fewings
Leola, S. D
F. F. Mcttogan
Minnie Farrington
Walls
Cedar Falls
Watterloo
Jerald Sulky Works
Webster Street
Australia
Dell Sumner
Washington, D. C
Sumner
Washington
Mir
H.J. Lovett
Winds Central Railroad
J. A. Bell
Eagle Township
Pine Street Hospital
Young
Greene
Majestic
Waterloo Way
C. G. Walters
West Fourth Street
Mrs. Colby
Georges
Gorham's Millivery
H. E. Hastings
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