Pioneer Chaffin’s Graveyard Prank Sparks Waterloo reminiscence
An anecdote from the Chautauqua park annual gathering recalls early Waterloo days. A settler named Chaffin, who owned the village flouring mill, was teased by friends with an open grave prank. He woke in the grave, saluted the sunrise, and the tale ends with praise for pioneers and a nod to prohibition era humor.
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Chautauqua Park
Waterloo
Eng- Wehman
Chaffin
Stubbs
Sklent
President Wilson Helps War Widows Family Seeks Entry
New York reports Mrs Sore Schimelson a widow with two children Esther 15 and Reuben 11 gained entry after President Wilson intervened. The family fled through Poland and Russia. Schimelson a baker aided German troops, later killed, synagogue spared, pass issued for safe conduct to Germany. After Ellis Island delays, bonds and support from Jewish groups secured deportation hold and admission. The mother kept a three day fast through the ordeal.
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New York
Wilson
Sore Schimelson
Hewan
Esther
Reuben
Hebrew Sheltering and Tmimitant Aid Society
Bay
Chicago
Schimelsons
Wistinetz
Suwalk
Russia
Schimelson
Uhlans
Mke
Widow of Indian to inherit his fortune
Ashland Wisconsin September 12 The $40 000 estate of Frank R Brown an Indian goes to his widow Mrs Caroline Rogers Brown formerly of Avico Georgia The Indian was only 24 and one of the richest belonging on the Bad River reservation but he had consumption He went to a san atorium in Arizona In hope of care vend there met the young nurse whom he married October 8 1915 with the consent and good wishes of the agent here P 5 Everest Just three months later he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Frank R. Brown
Caroline Rogers Brown
Avico, Ga
Bad River Reservation
Arizona
Everest
Veteran Reunion Plans Formulated in Waterloo
Plans for the annual Black Hawk County Veterans Association reunion in Waterloo on Friday September 16 were formulated at a Memorial hall meeting. The drum corps will greet arrivals from trains and a large program is set with over 300 expected attendees. Committees named include Program Badges Reception and Refreshments with local auxiliary presidents and women volunteers.
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Black Hawk County Veterans’ Association
Waterloo
Memorial Hall
C. D. Becker
G. W. Harbin
William Refsanider
F. R. Fisher
5. A. Clark
Ida Alderman
Ada B. Warren
Winnie Hegleston
Minnie Lingelbach
H. Northey
William Refsnider
Ladies' Auxiliaries
Winnie Kegleston
Muster Out Order Expected Nov 1 for Iowa Guard
The Iowa national guard may be mustered out by November 1 per a letter to Neil D. Jackson from Capt. Carleton Silas of Co. G Waterloo. Rumors of October 1 return are denied. authorities don’t foresee early discharge. The two Waterloo companies earn praise for duty at the border and relief committees assist families of married soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Guard
Neil D. Jackson
Carleton Silas
Co. G. Waterloo
Iowa Miltia
Sias
National Guard
Waterloo
Iowa
Sfas
Jackson
Heavy Rain Forces Convention Change At Brethren Church
The Black Hawk County Sunday school convention shifts from Orange township to the Church of the Brethren at Seventh and South. The 2 PM session features Rev. A. P. Blough and Dr. Frank W. Court on The Pastor's Place in the Modern Sunday School, with J. L. Rogers speaking at 3 PM on The Standard School. An evening program includes a second talk by Walter Hutton and Rogers on The Call to Service. About 200 persons are expected. sessions are open to all.
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Black Hawk County
Church of the Brethren
Orange Township
A. P. Blough
Frank W. Court
First, Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Rogers
Wisconsin Association
Walter Hutton
Iowa
Rogers
Funds Sought for G O P Fight in Waterloo Visit
Chicago Republican fundraiser H T Peck travels to Waterloo seeking contributors for the national campaign. He notes not a full canvass but welcomes all donations. Limited to two solicitors, Peck and Roy Williamson, they coordinate with local and regional party officials in Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Peck cites Maine’s victory as boosting liberal contributions and plans to meet county chairman H B Lizer in Fort City.
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H. Tu. Peck
Chicago
Waterloo
Mr. Peck
Roy Williamson
Burlington
F. W. Upham
J. T. Adams
Brakeman Dies Five Hours After Accident
H. O. Greene, head brakeman of the Delwelh Waterloo local freight, died at 5 15 p m yesterday following an accident that occurred earlier. The incident left Greene hospitalized before his death.
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H. O. Greene
Delwelh-Waterloo
Train accident survivor dies after five hours of agony
Greene, a single man, died at St. Peters hospital from injuries after being run over by his train near Sixth and Sycamore streets. He lost both legs and an arm, with other cuts and bruises. The body was moved to O'Keefe and Towne undertakers. Funeral plans were made, likely burial at Traor where the family had lived. His married brother is a brakeman on the same train. parents and two brothers survive.
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Sixth
Sycamore
Greene
St. Apers Hospital
O'Keefe
O'Keefe and Towne
Traor
Greane
Brikeman
Thunder Shower Signals Cooler Weather Arrival
A cool wave approaches Iowa as autumn arrives with thunder showers and heavy rain. Recordings show 0.4 inches of precipitation and a high of 71 and low of 60 as Jack Frost nears.
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Iowa
Jack Frost
Ralph B. Slippy
We Adjust Each Pair to Your Individual Requirement
The notice describes fitting eyeglasses with expert knowledge to provide customers a feeling of security and a right to demand proper fitting.
Big Rally Planned to Greet Meredith
A large Democratic rally plans to greet gubernatorial candidate Meredith in Waterloo. An all day program includes a reception at the depot, luncheon at the Hotel Russell-Lumon, and an 8 PM speech at the Waterloo theatre. Local leaders J C Murtagh J C Clark and others organize events with sports and entertainment for attendees.
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Meredith
J.C. Murtagh
J. ¢. Clark
J. C. Eam
F. J. Fowler
A. M. Place
J. Q. Trumbauer
Martin
Jack Capeboer
UO. Warnes
G. W. Hughes
G. Mornin
Bh. R. Ashley
L. H. Edwards
Jf. Lalranz
Russell-Lumaon
Waterloo Theatre
Farmers' Point on College Arrival Draws Many
Waccburn September 12 About 70 people including farmers their families and friends attended a picnic at the advance guard of college and Younghlut woods Saturday. At noon university students began passing through the area en route to campus.
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Wacbburn
College
Younghlut Woods
Directors Will Meet At Commercial Club Tonight
Regular monthly meeting of the directors of the Commercial club set for 7 30 p m today. Only routine business is expected. attendance urged by Secretary Charles Van Vleck.
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The
Commercial Club
Charles van Vleck
Students Flock to Colleges as Term Opens
Passengers aboard trains and coaches are filled with young men and women heading to Iowa colleges and traveling beyond state lines to pursue higher education. Kansas and Missouri universities begin their term this week drawing many students away from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Kanszy
Missouri
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works by affecting blood and mucous surfaces, says it’s a legitimate physician’s prescription, and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as proprietors with a 75 cent price. Testimonials offered free upon request along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Comfort Station Proposed for Park in Lincoln Park
Lincoln park park commissioners will consider a plan for a public comfort station to replace the unused band stand. Councilman Rickert proposed brick construction and a roof deck like a band stand with separate facilities for men and women, estimated at 800 to 1000 dollars. Commissioner McClinton suggested selling Lincoln park to clear debts and fund improvements, with a potential sale price around 0.000. Also noted was Lafayette park pond concerns raised by E F Rath regarding public health and a prior dumping idea that was not pursued.
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Lincoln Park
Park Commissioners
J. W.rickert
O. C. McClinton
Rickert
McClinton
Park
E. F. Rath
Lafayette Park
Catarrhal Deafness Remedy From Advertisement
A patent remedy claims relief for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Use Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, take one tablespoon four times daily to ease nasal congestion and throat mucus. Easy to prepare, inexpensive, and pleasant to take.
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G. O. P. Fight
B. T. Meredith
Lo Waterloo
Ponto
Bell-Ans
Willys- Knight
Overland-Hanson Company
East Fifth Street
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
U.S. A
Aclean
All Solid Shoes
Lesa Money
Randall Shoe Co
East Fourth Street
Black Hawk Bank
Victor
Victor Victrolas
Victrola Dept
Victor Records
Caruso
Melia
Farrar
Lehnimann-Eheink
On ET LS
Victor Service
Northeastern
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