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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

5

News From Nearby Towns Le Porte City Note

Le Porte City Oct 11 Last Sunday evening a collision occurred near Winston on the bridge involving the Ayers car. Mrs Esher and Mrs Ayers were injured, with the Ayers car badly damaged. W R Gardner underwent bladder surgery in Waterloo, Henry Lamb had tonsils removed, and many locals visited hospitals, churches, and clubs with updates on health and social events.

le Porte City Bii Mra Abe Ayers Rank Estier Ayers Winston W. R. Gardner St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Gardner Henry Lamb Lloyd Lamb Fritz Lehman George Klock Fairbank Lehman Supt J. i. Willams Williams AG. Lehman Klock Arthur Phelps Rochelle Tit W. J. Wagoner Wagoner Lotus Club J. D. Salmon J. S. Bannister Chicago Genong Cenong George Banger Wadena Fenong Line Presbyterian Church Wigma Martha Margaret WcQuilkin Louis Bigler Herbert Christian, Jr Spring Creek Township Webb Renn Palm Cafe George Burrough Murrouch Cottare Sh. A. Ritter Omaha Neb Frank Nebraska Wilson Mr. Ritter Leo Kessler Ww. J. Wright Sawtelle Cal Wright Des Moines BE. R. Ashley Nice Nick Anton Sophia Paul Keith Madeline Knight Town City Mixseneretta

Independence Banquet Honors Morning and Family

The 5.0.V’s hosted a banquet and social at the MWA hall for Rev and Mrs Theo Morning as they prepare to move to Des Moines for Mr Morning’s higher labor. Members of three patriotic societies praised them with gifts while music and a social line followed. Mrs Robert Stites hosted the Kro-So club luncheon at a favorite dish on Tuesday with auto rides to the States home. Miss Lurena Omnson and Miss Edna Bantz plan Kro-So hosting duties next.

Independence W. RC G A. R M. W A Theo Des Moines Morning Menning Robert Stites Kro-So Club Lurena Omnson Edna Bantz Kro-So Mr. Frey Smith Kourthard

Marble Rock and Raymond Community Notes and Visits

Marble Rock residents note visits from Wil Chapman of Villard Samuel Sours and relatives in Hampton Des Moines and beyond Ernest Pletcher of Pletcher Gros leaves for Chicago and other points Geezer returns to Marble Rock bank to resume work Phil Sours of Kansas visits relatives in the area Mr and Mrs H N Merrick and Mr and Mrs Jewett Harnes spend time in Waterloo Mrs S W McNinch attends IT. E. 0. meeting in Rockwell Mrs Alice Blasier visits in Waterloon Mr and Mrs B A Davis and sons Matson and Willis visit Lyle Minn A Christian church convention trips to Des Moines Texas and Oklahoma planned for Mrs Farnham Norma and others A newborn son for Kenneth Ackley A runaway accident injures a Swant child in a hip Raymond death notices for Mrs Nicholas Frost and Mrs Mary E Scott funerals in St Josephs and Elk Run Mathew Berend postmaster seeks medical advice in Rochester Minn Local travelers and social visits noted including Mr and Mrs Crowther Waterloo Mrs C Gaston nephews and sisters visit Taleda Cattle Congress in Waterloo Frank born to Mr and Mrs W Smith Helen Bennet hired as Douglass teacher Illnesses and minor injuries in the community

Taut Geezer Marble Rock Bank Phil Sours Kansas H. N. Merrick Jewett Harnes Waterloo Mamie Ratler St. Francis Hospital H. G. Ramsey Christ Zeidler Io Rockwell Kenneth Ackley Monda L Swant Serinus Areplon Raymond Raymond Nicholas Frost Raymond Frev Kunkto St. Joseph's Catholic Church Buriak Mary FE. Scott Moreine Elk Run W. EB. Ross Poyner Cemetery Mathew Berend Rochester Minn E. Tritle Harald and Henneth Keith Crowther Oclweln

Local Desart Notes and Social Visits Mentioned

Mrs Jennie Baselax of Lacy Washington travels via Desart to Kansas and California before returning home. happenings include Harre Jemtte visiting Reeville, Martha Melchants property sale of eight acres near Desart, Henry Ruopoel buying a new car, and a Pranselient church convention planned in Desart with about seven delegates arriving.

Deeart Jennie Baselex Lacy Wash Kansas California Washington Triaeiry Jennie Converse Harre Jemtte Reeville Martha Melchants West Desart Ronvietine Elght Acres Aniethin Taunton Pave Tienry

Local Notes From Dysart And Surrounds

Community happenings include services at German Lutheran church and a burial at Dysart Cemetery. J B Cox to close out mule sale near Dysart, farm sale and relocation plans noted. Banking staff updates, recent moves, hunting trip by Charles Creps party, annual meeting of Tama County Medical Society at Elberon, and various visits by locals including students and families.

Charles Holtz J. B. Cox Dysart Nr. Cox J. M. Tupper Adam Sennell West Dysart EB. N. Riddlesb Ames Marjorie Harrison Grinnell Georgie N. Blexisd Caledonia Mion Walter Schmidt

Mutual Fire Insurance Officers Elected At Allison

The Tratler County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance company held annual meetings last Friday and Saturday. Officers elected for the year include W. P. Milter as president and O. T. Hardman as vice president, with A. T. Vorrin serving as secretary and W. Imitay as treasurer. Local social notes report the Lyndon-Genton entertainment and various visits, while county crime updates note the capture of two burglars in Independence and their confessions related to Dumont burglaries.

Opera House Wm. Fothers Allison J. B. Hayenga A. L. Stunts Bend Boardman A. B Heard Fausta Heard North Fast John Rohde Frank Walres Waverly M. Welres i Messrs W. M. Hunter Hervey Watt Woman's Club G. L. Arnold Arnold McWhirter Crozer Motiong Pictures Roa Shepard Sheritr Martin Chicago Rouse Salon Pfaltzgraff Lin Pument Stagles Oelwein Woods Chienga Independence Sherl Dumont Platz Rock New Hartford Menumont Herrigan Fields Board of Parole Megers Afro George Albert Anrermen Stmerberry Point Annerman Roy Davis Watertos A Davie Davis

Shady Grove Community Notes Distill Local Occurrences

Shady Grove residents share routine visits and travels with neighbors in Endenendence Ave and Minnesota. Wil Lyle builds a barn. Ocee Tange buys a new car. Mrs Don Peek visits her daughter Anna. Mr and Mrs Tinks visit Mrs Tinkes mother. Mrs Racers hosts a gathering. a buggy accident injures a woman, who receives medical care.

Shady Grove Shady Grave Ian Kenney Endenendence Kenney Osee Hulton Robert Hing Rien Hay Minnesota Guy Burne Mora Minn Wil Lyle Ocee Tange Waterlan Don Peek Anna Resent College Dabur Vtc Sheroan William Sherman Fairbank Sundhiey Tinks Tinkes Waterthe Sindy Danee Racers Archden Ake

Mount Vernon Township Notes Update From Oct Events

Mt Vernon area residents are featured in a breezy, spell‑filled column listing visitors and travels, with Alva Howry and wife at Rue Lane and Clarence Fucker home. It notes injuries, car trades, trips to Nor Springs and Creavo, a Hillshie cemetery visitation, and plans to travel to Florida for winter.

MT. Vernon Township Mount Vernon Alva Howry Pocahottas County Clarence Fucker Lintie Olio Waedemier Conrad Paust Will Nove Pearl Bruntier Tlealy Will Saat Fred Garton Nor Springs Relae Bride of Waterloo Clarence Dickey Trinol Hanry Bowers Waverly Carlton Bore Matt Boson Fred ‘Thoman Einaret County Bowen Fredricksons Austin Treversee Helen

New Pastor Arrives as Reed Preaches in Janesville

In Janesville on October 12 Rev. J. A. Reed and wife arrived for ministry at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Matthew Reed preached both services while Rev. Seore W. Smith from Cedar Rapids spoke Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace at Waverly hospital last week. Several locals visited Waterloo for inspections, and many attended church activities. Various residents reported illness, travel, or home projects, including weekly notes on trips to farms and schools.

Janesville J. A. Reed M. Reed Seore W. Smith Cadar Rapids Presbyterian Church Wallace Waverly Hospital J. R. Macartney Waterloo Jank Sharp Alliance Neb Washington UW. B Jessles Shores Hansall Consolidated Schogts Cattle Congress J. C Hubert Barker Paulger Fred Titkin Elden High Nashua Wethberds Chicago Wetherill AH. B. Wetherill St. Paul Tyrrell Howard Stone Jarnet Stevens Ray Smudling D. K. Amaking Herbert McMurry Alberta J. D. Zocum Charley Hodges

Readlyn Social Notes and Local Events

Readlyn residents report guests trip to Minnesota and Nebraska visits. Dr Readlyn plans winter lecture series starting Oct 21. Local couple Jelwein friends entertained. Miss Holter from Creighton to work in Dickolan state. Augusta Krommee of winner visited. Mrs Marie and daughter Pinkman to Nebraska. Commercial club hosted meeting. Hulda Judas and Ernest Gehrke wed with reception. The Gehrkes to visit relatives in Sammnet. Death shocks town as Mrs Fred Hagerow passes away after cold. Funeral and community prayers conducted at home.

Jesun M. Shulta Cedar Palisa BM AJ Wroten Tunks Euclid Rogers Grand Opera House Nannie Jones Waterloo Hi Jones D. B. Blossom Omaha Frank Gillian Fort Dede A. W. Chaplin Wisconsin G. Chaplin Caryl F. Chapin Elmer Comfort Sanford South Malin Street A. B. Coburn Belen G. G. Arnold Presbyterian Church Mildred Bright King’s Heralda Society Mo E Barclay Charles Leary Becker Ginge Minn D. E. Rogers Wesley A. Emerson Parker Farm Robert Barler Manchester Tenn August Jesse Margaret Schiller Conrad Amfahkr St Athanasius Church W. Hall E. Neffler Lakefield Flores Grove Persia Readlyn G. Warneke Meta Otto Minnesota Henry Letatkow Waite C. Ritchie Jelwein Margaret Holter Creighton Neb Augusta Krommee Marie Mra Pinkman Lo Ieave Nebraska Commerrial Club Mins Hulda Judas Ernest Gehrke Mans Mize Elsie Thotse Sumner Fred Judas Gehtke Sammnet Fred Hagerow

Washington Township Social Notices and Local Updates

The Christian Endeavor will hold their social in Amasa on Friday evening October 18. Invitations extend to all. Family visits include John Moran, Mrs Webb, Conkharles Crawford, and Mrs. Ward Hersh with local hosts. Cedar Futtte and Janerville relocations noted. Spring Creek reports land views in Minnesota and family name Charles Herold as first grandchild of Charles Breath Osr Mrs. Broaid.

Washington Township Washington Christian Endeaver Amasa Pierveham John Moran Webb Conkharles Crawford Haren W. A. Shaffer Ward Hersh Che R. A Robert Raster Clare Ail Fen Janerville Foo Cherney Steve Holmes Spring Creek Fort Vaurek Ivan Minnssata Uarry Broad Charles Herold Charies Breath Osr Broaid Ward Sophia Sisson Jismer Smirl Oriveth West Caton Guy Bunce Mera

Waterloo and Parkersburg Social News and Updates

Waterloo and Parkersburg social notes list visitors and relatives from towns like Grundy Center and Oyerville. People include Mr and Mrs Wightman visiting relatives, Abe Tonne and family, and Charley Cramer’s sister Mrs Toy Mantz, with updates on illnesses and a quarantine release at John Ettinger’s Stout home.

Parkersburg Tagle Bosaunt Stew Flow Wichtemn Wightanun Austinvite Abe Tonne Wightroan Recahontna Sehere Abe RON. A Huldt Mabants Teft Mohany Gwarles Cramer Grundy Center Linward Ruckman Oyerrville Cooner John Ettinger Stout Swartz

Mooreville Local Notes and Visits Reported

Mooreville and vicinity news recounts residents returning from a Western trip, hospital procedures for Mrs. Meals, and visits from Indiana and Canada relatives. Local firms plan factory reports, club meetings, and ads for a 300 acre farm near La Serre City.

Local Notes and Movements Across Town

Community wires show residents moving between Waterloo Fayette and Muncy City with visits to kin in Paul and Nashua. Movements include Mitchel family travel, Gertrude Veach’s visit, Renaud relocating from Clear Lake, and church reopenings ahead of revival services at Congregational churches.

Mitchel Roxs Waterloo Mivaernie Han Fayette Aletor Thampaon Croakwten Mon Veach Gertrude BO Paul Munday Tayrday Cady Hartes George Whoter Muncy City Storm Laker Kineister EL Rickes Woolbyds St Paul Fungeeford Lewis Nashua

Local visitors gather in Littleton and nearby towns

Relatives visit in Lig forte and Rowley with several families hosting guests including the Littlers in Littleton and Ralph Litt erson of Rowley. County road supervisor Mettaregy and Jay Lated discuss Aunty row plans. A birth is reported at Floyd Acuff's home a boy named Harold William. An accident near Jesup injures Mr. Jesse and Miss Jesse with broken bones.

Littleton Dittleton Licefred J. JT Lackitter Ligforte Churten McGiaughlin Waest Union Itny Stovenson Minnes Grace Laura Stevenson Mary Stevenson Ralph Rowley Tay Anne Tuell Edward Ver Stlusa Marea Celina Elizbeth Moline Mettaregy County Road Supervine Ar Hazleton Jay Lated Jesup Weere Charlen McGlaughlin Parvinor Floyd Acuff Harold Williant August Jenson Lourie Jesup Anii Mins Jesse Mr. Jesse

Frederickburg News Briefs Seep Through Quicksand Delays

The sewer project progresses slowly as unexpected quicksand encountered. Mrs. S. H. Sting is ill at the Sullivan home, Oct. 3. Hayden, who left ten years ago for the West, visits relatives here. A Vancouver carrier meets a local man in Washington. A church chimney fire caused by burning, saved by the fire brigade with $500 damage estimate.

S. H. Sting Charles Sullivan Ste Sohn Hayden Akon Carrier Vancouver Wash A. J. Werton F. W. Triplett Chie Ney M. KE

Merritt Family Notes and Local Social Updates

Geneseo, Oct 13. Mr and Mrs Q H Merritt visited Rockford over the weekend. Rodney Merritt and his father returned from a two week business trip to Gettysburg. Frances Meeker, attending Ames School, spent a few days at home last week. The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Abs Irene McElhinney on Thursday. The first quarterly conference of this

Mooreville J. Hayward Western Territory Aid St. Francia Hospital Waterlon Mian Rena Gratt Sinter Mrs. Cr Manneville Mnt Frank Marker Mavever MeIntyre Woaterland Frank Meeker la Serre Flarrington Waterloo Generero Q. HW Merritt Rockford Peer Rodney Getysburg S. B Frances Meeker Alttenling School Ames Tureday Ladies Ald Society Nome of Abs Irene McElhinney

Yearly church schedule and local notices announced

The notice lists a Saturday service on October 21 with the Lord's supper Sunday led by Dr Spry district superintendent. Wilkinson Bros plan a meal for a new Gur. Lambert visited Ames last Friday. Abs Neflie Boyd and two children stay with R J Bragonier. Wilkening building a new poultry shed. The Graekee Ladies Cemetery association held its annual meeting with all officers re elected.

Spry Wilkinson Bros Lambert St Ames Abs Neflie Boyd R. J. Bragonier Wilkincan Graekee Ladies Cemetery Ang

How to Rid of Dandruff with Parisian Sage Method

An ad claims the dandruff germ can be destroyed by massaging Parisian Sage onto the scalp for a few minutes and daily for a few days. It promises restored hair vitality, no staining, and that the product is available from Wangler Bros Co and druggists, at low cost.

Wangler Bros. Co Drugeista

Mentho Laxene Syrup Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement urges readers to stock Mentho Laxene syrup to prevent colds and coughs. It claims no opiates, pleasant taste, healing effects, and refund policy by The Blackburn Products Co of Dayton Ohio, noting many bottles sold with few refunds.

Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

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