Waterloo memories and Elwell's homecoming reminiscence
JOE ELWELL recalls Civil War era events, local figures, and a lifelong bond with Ed Mesick and the Cedar Valley house. He charts the Elephant Club, wartime loyalties, a series of antics, and a heartfelt plea to be remembered at Waterloo's homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mesick
West
Eid Mesiek
Cedar Valley House
Bob Chapman
Illinois Central
Sherman House
Ed Mesiek
Elephant Club
Ater
First Merchant's Widow Elizabeth Fancher Passes Away
Elizabeth Virden Fancher widow of River Forest pioneer Nelson Fancher died at her residence 295 W. Ashland Ave River Forest Services will be held there this afternoon with remains taken to Mount Vernon Illinois for interment beside her husband and a daughter. Surviving children include Caro Rowe Eva Wischard Charles Fancher Grace Boutfleur Lenore Preston Winifred Donly Edith and Jean Fancher She was daughter of William Virden sister of America Mullan aunt of Judge C W Mullan and Mrs Elizabeth Davison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Virden Fancher
Waterloo
Nelson Fancher
Ashland Avenue
River Forest
Williams
Mt. Vernon
Fancher
Mary
Mtt. Vernon
Caro Rowe
Hermiston
Ore
Eva Wischard
Berkeley
Cal
Charles Fancher
Spokane
Wash
Grace Boutfleur
Lenore Preston
Winifred Donly
Edith
Jean Fancher
William Virden
America Mulan
C. W. Mullan
Elzabeth Davison
Old Man GooD Geo W Clough Praises Foley Kidney Pills
Prentiss Mississippi resident George W Clough aged 77 reports severe kidney trouble for years and credits Foley Kidney Pills with significant relief. He tried many remedies but this pill was the only one that helped. Do not neglect kidney issues. available at all druggists.
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Geo. W. Clough
Prentiss
Miss
Foley
Grand Army of the Republic Grand Review on Pennsylvan ia Avenue
About twenty thousand Civil War veterans marched in the grand review on Pennsylvania Avenue. Colonel DL TL Stowett, quartermaster general of Buffalo, and George A. Hosley, chief of staff of Kastan, Mass., led the convention in charge. Mosley oversaw parade formation, noting it was the largest turnout since 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. Cat
Pennsylvania Avenue
Grand Army of the Republic
DL TL Stowett
Buffalo
George A. Hosley
Kastan
Mass
Omef
Mosley
Mr. Mosley
Des Moines Man William Carpenter Led Barbwire Breakthrough
William L. Carpenter of Des Moines, age 74, credited for helping free farmers from high barbwire prices. As manager of the Farmers' Protective Association independent barbwire factory, he battled Washburn & Moon and Elwood over patents, aiding Senator Cummins and reshaping the market as prices fell after legal victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Justin
Carpenter
Iowa
Husbandry Hard
Farmers’ Protective Association
Elwood
DeKalb
Washburn & Moon Company
Worcester
Mass
Bardwire
Stekerihed
William J. Carpenter
Washburn & Otpen
Supreme Court
Tia Tt
Wak
United States
Senator Cummins
Cummins
Mr. Carpenter
Cum
Farmers and Factory Trust Turmoil in Early Industry Era
The narrative describes factory closures and consolidations from Rhodes in Grinnell to Baker in Des Moines, with independents resisting monopolistic control. It notes reorganizations to escape licensing, protectionism, and patent power, detailing the rise of trust influence and the lasting impact on farming communities and prices.
Waterloo Cattle For Brack Show Exclusion Likely
It appears prize dairy cattle owned by WOW Marsh and William Galtowas may be barred from the Brack show in Ube Pasama Pache export san after Lowa commission chair Marsh failed to secure assurance from California state veterinarian Dr. Keenan that cattle from Iowa and districts hit by the foot and mouth outbreak will be admitted. Fresh outbreaks in Unois spur California’s entry ban on eastern cattle, reducing Iowa’s dairy and beef participation for the San Francisco event. The Holstein herd from Dr. Roberta of Water kesha Wis. slated for coast exhibit could not be sent if bars stay in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow
Marsh
William Galtowas
Ube Pasama-Pache
California
Iowa
San Francisco
Roberta
Watekesha
Wis
Local Notices From Center Point
Center Point notes movers and family visits. Rev Pyle family left Thursday for Farley Iowa. Mrs F J Wormer visited Coffeyville Kansas. C A Manalan family stopped here. Dr TB J Yost returned from Aberdeen South Dakota. John Hutchins, former Center Point clothing merchant, died in Cedar Rapids. A son was born to Ray Knight and wife. Mrs George Wathal died at daughter Mrs John Stauffer’s home. Funeral at Walker Presbyterian church conducted by WL Maytvy Cedar Rapids. O S Leonard bought part of W W Frags business. A union service welcomed Rev A Coe assigned to Center Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
Pyle
Heir New Fame
Farley
F. J. Wormer
Coffeyville
Kat
C. A. Manalan
TB. J. Yost
Porter
Aberdeen
John Fiutehins
Cedar Rapit
Ray Knight
George Wathal
John Stauffer
Presbyterian Church
Walker
Mothers Trusted Remedy for Gentle childbirth Aid
Experienced mothers urge using Mother’s Friend from drug stores. The old external remedy is promised to soothe muscles cords and ligaments and relieve tension during labor. Advertorial language claims it expands the rhodea network and has benefited thousands of women over generations.
Thousands Attend Public Wedding in Arena Procession
A large crowd gathered at Padry Mat Yeongress for a public wedding ceremony with the bridal party escorted by security. The center of attention featured a white serge gown and reception of guests as the couple sealed their marriage contract amid cheers and a lavish entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padry
Yeongress
Mika
AL Derabey
Tes
Moore
Ceptent Christian Chaireh
OA. Moreta Dn
Ciniiltay Browehnn
Enderlin Matry
Stuw Park Uemonhark
They Kroup
Knights
Aroun
Kites
Piayed
Lolengern
Miarel
Bolag
Deen
Mra. JM. Shott
Wilhy Atroat
Obits Peterson
Lride
Abenchain
Hanes
Woman health ad claims cure for psoriasis in eighteen weeks
An 1914 testimonial from Marg Edwin Mitchell describes suffering psoriasis for fifteen years, with severe outbreaks and misery until a husband’s use of Cucnlenia Soap and Ointment led to a full cure in eighteen weeks. The ad invites readers to request the 32-page Skin Book by mail and claims worldwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masaba
Abin
Marg
Edwin Mitchell
Repe
Boston
Frat Plans City Visit and Stay on 733 Glene Street
A group from the fraternity will spend a week in Chicago and reside at 733 Glene Street. They will then travel to Odessa on Wood Street in Washington for a three week visit with the Urde’y Gratton, returning to Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Glene
Odessa Wood Street
Wash
Urde'y Gratton
Odessi
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Elwell
Eld Congregational Church
Fort Sumter
Washington
Jefferson
John Adams
Franklin
Haddock
John Elwell
Ben Eberhart
Mark Sanderland
Frank Cooley
Josh Bird
Twelfth Lawn
Rawson
Register
William Hartman
Alford
Sutil
Toa Elwell
Melly
Maggie
Agnes
Edna
Midge
Kittie
Salone
Florence
Fiora
Tilly
Lizzie
Page
Tam
Allord
Ohio
Nannie Cutler
May- Gower
Willie Washburn
James Gerard
Bloratio Jones
George Washington
Genesee Valley
New York
Miller
O. C
Justice Court
Rofes, Allen & Couch
D. C
Kate Connors
Toyself
Agrood
O. C. Miller
Crittenden
Cattaraugus County
Atlantic
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Union Mill
John
Jog Coe Elwell
Grand Army Reunion
Dirastowetzl
George A Hossel
Conkey Anil Dle Porter
Des Matles
Rhodes
Grinnell
Boars
Marshalltown
Thinenomenon
Baker
Abt Wits
Baker Company
Chas
Chinmniy
Avarion
Maine
Cantinereés
Gomera
Warhoeke
Washburn & Moon
Elwood Muda
Meg
Wakter
Jin Hols
Tom
W. Gates
Uto Che
Tors
Ley
Bethe Fs
Prtce
Albl Cuitiles
Hevans
Sealley Blakey
Neldal Murty
The
Venng Courier and Reporter
Jaulies
BON Ton Cleaners
Gor Jebeirson Stuer
Pion Ati
Thread Mills Company
We Aton Bneinige Srs
Dakeag Nems Company
Aa Wada
Lake Sherun
Randoir
Inital
Sey Klostersi
Sojid
Arteas Klostersiit
Sat Klostersilk
Sgt Kloatyrsilk
Klosterodia
Future Business
Miller’s Creek
Byvane
Lafayette Yard
W. Mullan Ave
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