Early settler Mrs. J. Ryan dies in Waterloo at 46 Lafayette
Mrs. Sarah Pelley Ryan, pioneer of Black Hawk county, died at her Waterloo home after weeks of bedrest. Born August 1 1839 in Illinois, she married Jeremiah Ryan in 1857 and moved to Iowa in 1865 with ten children. Surviving are her husband, ten children, two brothers, a sister and numerous grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph's Church Monday at 9 AM, Calvary Cemetery interment.
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Jeremiah Hyan
Jowa
Ryan
Charles Zimmerman
John Curran
J. H. Ryan
Waltey Ryan
Joseph Ryan
Waterloo
Ed Ryan
Portland
Ore
Sue Ryan
Butte, Mont
Georgyos Ryan
Brown Valley
Mini
William Ryan
Leadville
Cola
Ben Ryan
Reel Island
Ill
John Pelley
Lions Fails S. D
Frank Pelley
Rockford
Mary Wheat
Gladen
Neb
Frank Wheat
Wight
St. Joseph's Church
St.oseph’s Church
Fr. E. Blattery
Calvary Cemetery
Two Hurricanes Headed for Coast
Washington Sept 4 Two West Indian storms move toward American shores with warnings on the Gulf coast. The Gulf disturbance is headed northwest toward the surf coast and expected to strike between Cedar Keys and New Orleans tonight or Saturday morning. A second storm near Bermuda shows low pressure and is moving north-northwest toward the Carolinas and Virginia capes.
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W.hington
D.C
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
Surf
Cedar Ixers
New Orleans
Bermuda Islands
Carolinas
Virginia Caps
Grace Church Men Prep for Annual Canvass
The 50 men of Grace M. E. church plan the coming conference year canvass Sunday afternoon. They will meet tonight at 7 for a supper arranged by George Suiley and then form two person teams to call on every member. Some will speak at a platform meeting during the usual morning service, while Pastor Dr A J Narthrap delivers a Labor Day sermon in the evening on The Songs of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. BE
George Suiley
A. J. Narthrap
Emperor William honors von Mackensen with Black Eagle
Berlin reports that Emperor William has awarded Field Marshal von Mackensen the order of the Black Eagle, the highest decoration he can bestow, in a declaration widely relayed via wireless to Tuckerton New Jersey.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
William
Field Marshal von Mackensen
Druggists Seek Whisky Restored to Medicine List
The National Association of Retail Druggists adopted a resolution to restore whisky brandy gin rum and other alcoholic liquors to the National Pharmacopoeia. Dr G Anderson of Brooklyn chaired the resolutions committee and John Baehm of Chicago noted differing state laws. The group agreed that changes should not imply favoring liquor dispensation by druggists.
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Minneapolis
Minn
National Association of Retail Druggists
G. Anderson
Brooklyn
John Baehm
Chicago
Death by Own Action Follows French Probe of Arms Scandal
The French probe into army supply corruption reports a government official linked to arms frauds committed suicide to avoid arrest. Investigations extend to military and naval technical agents and the Saint du Tor works director Leblond, who faces charges over monthly subsidies and inspection favors.
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Technien
Bees v
Marine
War Department
Saint du Tor
Mc. Leblond
Skull Fractured Police Chief Kills Fleeing Prisoner
Iingham Mass September 3 With his skull fractured and his nose broken by blows from a hammer Chief of Police Washington James shot and killed one prisoner and aided in capturing another after the prisoners bent him and locked him in a call in a jail escape attempt AAW street car employees released the chief who pursued them In a revolver duel he killed James Flarman Wallace Williams alias Walter Welsh was captured minutes later After the fight the chief was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
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Iingham
Mass
Washington
James
Uwo
aneIn
James Flarman
Wallace Willams
Walter Welsh
Dash
4 S Hospital
City Sues for Damages After Rail Collision
City attorney Mullan filed against Illinois Central alleging $2,225.44 in damages from a March 17 collision between a municipal motor service truck and an Illinois Central engine. The fire truck, answering a fire alarm, was said to run at a reasonable speed while the engine allegedly sped dangerously with no signal. Truck damage listed at 1,850.44 and 355 paid for injured workers. City claims IC agreed to cover all costs but failed to follow through, prompting legal action.
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Mullan
Maols Central Railroad
Illi- Mois Central
Wonderful success in Waterloo grocery business
In Waterloo the Parcel Post Package Grocery at Sycamore and Filth streets owned by E. Hostetter thrives on one price cash sales with no deliveries. The Inter-State Grocer notes the plan and predicts continued success driven by persistent Waterloo Evening Courier advertising, drawing inquiries from distant business readers seeking to copy the model.
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Waterloo
Pp. P.P
Sycamore and
Filth Streets
E., L. Hostetter
Hosteter
Hesterer
St. Louis
Inter-State Grocer
Waterloo Parcel Post
Ilosteter
Insull to Save Herd of Prize Cattle in Quarantine
Waukegan Illinois September 3 Samuel Insull faces a foot and mouth disease order to slaughter his prize cattle. A 24 hour respite was granted. Authorities estimate saving each head would cost 350, while Insull says he will save the herd even at 1000 a head. They offer a year long quarantine and a dustproof enclosure.
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Waukegan
Ill
Samual
Mr. Insult
German Drives Toward Black Sea Evokes Eastern Push
Berlin dispatches indicate Austria and Germany plan a southern thrust after securing Poland and defensive lines to reach the Baltic. The next move, if confirmed, aims to drive through southern Russia toward the Black Sea, signaling a major strategic pivot in the eastern theater.
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Berlin
Rmies
Poland
Baltic
Russia
Black Sea
Community Survivors Recall Arabic Sinking Ors Covington
Covington and his wife Dr James Rowley of Chicago and Miss Margaret Rose of Vancouver survive as Twenty one in second cabin and thirteen in steerage. He recalls watching lifeboats swing free and torpedo sighting near the Dunsley. The Arabic disaster ends with calm lifesaving actions and officers in control.
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Paul
Zellah Covington
James Rowley
Chicago
Margaret Rose
Van‘cowver
B.C
Cov |Ington
Steelewel
Dunsley
Posterettes Push Homecoming Work in Waterloo
The Evening Courier and Reporter promotes Waterloo Homecoming from Sept 29 to Oct 1 with six illustrations of the county, urging former residents to return. Superintendent A T Hitkill plans to use the posters on outgoing mail to spark interest, while a new elevator on Great Western tracks speeds loading of coal and other materials, reducing labor and costs for the company.
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Evening Courier and Reporter
Incluaive
Black Trank
J. O. Trumbarer
Waterloo
A. T. Hitkill
Waterloo West
Great Western
Third Avenue West
High efficiency unloading advances in Waterloo firms
Waterloo firms rapidly install modern handling equipment for products and materials. Local business minds, notably J. A. Young of Young Coal, display inventive devices to reduce labor and costs in loading and unloading operations.
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Waterloo
J. A. Young
Young Coal Company
Committal Services for Mrs. Mary Bronson in Bancroft Ta
Brief rites for Mary Bronson, died Sunday at her son Hugh Bronson's home in Bancroft Ta, to be held in Elmwood cemetery. Remains to arrive at 4 30 PM via Rock Island and be taken to interment. Attending are Wugh Granson Winnie Garfoot Ray Hranson and Ed Bronson. Daughter Deila ONeil lives at 549 Fourth Street West. A Bronson husband to be re interred beside her. Rev Harold E Parr to officiate.
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Mary Bronson
Hugh Bronson
Bancroft
Elmwood
Rock Island
Wugh Granson
Winnie Garfoot
Ray Hranson
Ed Bronson
A. Bronson
Harold E. Parr
Retailers Plan October Banquet Amid Cattle Congress
Waterloo merchants delay the planned banquet due to speaker conflicts at the Dairy Cattle Congress Homecoming Festival. They aim to decorate twenty four blocks with permanent street decorations and banners for the Dairy Cattle Congress and future events, hoping to attract the State Retail Merchants’ meeting to Waterloo next year.
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Waterloo Busitans
Thas Comick Dairy Cittie
Reytival
Ketal Merchants
Ruthell-Laisdon
Bonra
Irtore
Waterloo
Vlna
Ordears
Tha Aasoehilon
A. Fenton ix
Prospectiva Spencers
Retail Merchants’ Association
Peconta
Fifth Street
Dubuque
Best Proof That Besings Heals Eczema
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Cure Yourself of Dyspepsia by Magnesia
It notes that most stomach troubles stem from excess stomach acid and can be cured by neutralizing it. Take one teaspoonful of ordinary distilled magnesia dissolved in water after each meal for quick relief. Buy bisulated magnesia from J. K. Joder's or another good pharmacist.
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J. K. Joder
Dubuque Meeting Promises Notable Address Series
Delegates from Davenport and neighboring cities arrange a special train to Dubuque for a major meet with a fine program. United States Senator W S Kenyon will speak on the opening day alongside speakers from across the region discussing topics such as competitive power, accounting systems, community guidance, state management, honest competition, parcel post, and economies of business. Notable names include O J Klingamwan W H Stepanek C F Kurtz and Norris Briscoll among others.
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Qther
Ft Davenport
Dubuque
Waterloo Association
United States
W. S. Kenyon
O. J. Klingamwan
Mannix
Sioux Falls
C. IF. Kurtz
O. F. Kingaman
GC. Boyle
Kansas City
Buils
Sol Westerfield
Chicago
Harry J. Hull
W. JH Ingersol
Norris Briscoll
Br. I
Lime Combatting Tuberculosis Ad: Bekman’s Alterative
An advertisement claims Bekman’s Alterative helps tuberculosis through lime assimilation. It cites Dr. Tra Vian Gleson and Medical Record commentary, asserting safe composition without opiates or narcotics and inviting readers to consult a druggist or order directly from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Vian Gleson
Bekman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Davenport Woman Escapes Knife After Gall Stone Crisis
A Davenport woman living at 1228 Fast High Street suffered severe gall bladder pain and could barely walk. She credits Meyer's Wonderful Remedy with weight loss and relief, claiming it cured gall stones and stomach and liver issues, offering a money back guarantee with the druggist.
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Oliver
Fast High Street
Davenport
Akent
Meyr
Last day for September term actions and partnerships
Flood of complaints expected as clerk's office opens for the September term. In one case H B Brown sues C Rhoades for accounting and dissolution of partnership from promoting automobile races in Marion and Alton Illinois and Albany Leas. Brown claims he advanced funds and seeks $200 judgement.
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Marion and
Alin
Albart Lea
jJudgroont
Matrons Host Luncheon for Twenty Eight at West Eighth
A group of thirty women met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. R W Hard Sell s home 1241 Eighth Street West for a social luncheon. Ming Willmua Brown and Mrs. Glenn Brown led the affair as hosts. A three course luncheon was served by Mrs. Charlotte Mugman and Mrs J E Sheman.
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R. W. Hardsell
Eighth Street West
Rafternoon
Ming Willmua Brown
Glenn Brown
Charlotte Mugman
J. £. Bheman
Mrs. Rey Crowne and Mrs. $er AL. Sandiland Visit
A social gathering hosted by Mrs. Hardsell featured a decorated room with gald mirod and a display of pretty presents left by guests including Mrs. Rey Crowne and Mrs. Ser AL. Sandiland.
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Rey Crowne
Hold Pleasas Fortnightly Needle Club Meeting
The Fortnightly Needle club met yesterday at Mrs Ella Munger’s home on Manhard street. Mrs Claire Gregory and Mrs Grace Hadderman helped serve a 3 o clock lunch. Prizes went to Mrs Jousse Dower and guest Mrs Mertie Crandall. Miss Adeline Clemens attended as a guest.
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Needle Club
Ella Munger
Manhard Street
Claire Gregory
Grace Hadderman
Boon
Parkersburg
Jousse Dower
Mertie Crandall
Adeline Clemens
Lichty Belle Smith Dale Carroll Reed Harris tagged to who
A list of individuals including John D. Lichty of Waterloo, Erle Belle Smith of Waterloo, Samuel R. Dale of Reinbeck, Mary Carroll of Reinbeck, William Reed of Waterloo, and Nannie Harris of Braidwood Michigan appears with a stray .22 reference, indicating a tagging or tagging to whom note.
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John D. Lichty
Waterloo
Erle Belle Smith
Samuel R. Dale
Reinbeck
Mary Carroll
William Reed
Nannie Harris
Braidwood
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Courier
Poston
Ron Nent
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Eczema
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Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store
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Chicago Tribune Saya Hie
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Tyiman
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