Pioneer Civil War veteran William Starr dies at 8 p m
William Starr longtime Waterloo resident and Civil War veteran from Company F Seventh Iowa Cavalry died at his home 208 Fowler Street after seven years of declining health Survived by widow Elizabeth Jocks Starr and seven children four of whom preceded him in death The funeral is planned for tomorrow Starr born August 22 1832 in Canaan Township Whitby and moved to Jack Hawk County in 1854 He helped build early homes and endured pioneer hardships He served in Fort Laramie battle and was wounded but remained active in church and local veterans groups
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William Starr
Black Ha County
Fowler Street
Jack Hawk County
Waterloo
Starr
Iowa
Bny
Fort Laramie
Wye
Merriry
Elaubeth Jocks
Ant Piheiy
Funeral services for local resident set Tuesday at 2:40
Funeral arrangements follow a health failure with remains moved to Filleman Gladt undertaking parlors for preparation. Friends may view at the parlors. Services planned from the late residence at 208 Fowler Street Tuesday afternoon at 2:40 led by Stev. Dr. A J Northrup with interment at Fairview cemetery.
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Filleman & Gladt
Fowler Street
Stev
A. J. Northrup
Fairview Cemetery
Large Barn Burns Near New Hartford
Cedar Falls Iowa Sept 20 Special A large barn on the Janes Tollar farm near New Hartford was burned to the ground this morning likely after a bolt of lightning struck the building. All livestock including several head of horses were killed. Considerable grain and about forty tons of hay and all machinery were lost. The loss is estimated around 5000 dollars. The tenant on the farm is Fred Winter but the destroyed property was not all his. Insurance is carried in Black Hawk and Butler county mutual companies, exact amounts not known.
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Cedar Falls
Danton
Janes Tollar
New Hartford
Fred Winter
Black Hawk County
Buller County Mutual
Pioneer Jowan Died Saturday in Waterloo obituary
Bethuel Davidson Young born Franklin Indiana November 26 1834 died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs W A Sippy 102% fourth street west Waterloo from heart trouble after a long life of farming in Vinton and Reinbeck He came to Iowa in 1852 with his parents camped on the Cedar River near Cedar Rapids located at Vinton later married Mary Ellen Stewart in 1856 and lived in Vinton Reinbeck Davenport and finally Waterloo Survived by daughter Mrs W A Sippy and brother Robert Young of Vinton Funeral services will be held at Reinbeck Presbyterian Church with interment there.
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Bethuel Davidson Young
Franklin
Ind
Vinton
W. A. Sippy
Fourth Street
Young Jiad
Afrs
M. G. Munn
United Presbyterian Church of
Iowa
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Jland
Young
Mary Enen Stewart
Reinbeck
Waterloo youths receive hydro aeroplane plans at Cedar
Several Waterloo young men who trained in Chicago at a tying machine school have obtained a hydro aeroplane in Waterloo and plan to start preparations for Cedar River trips. The group aims to begin making flights soon, signaling a venture into aerial travel from the river area.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Promoters Plan New Tours For Local Youth Train
Passengers and teaching pupils on their Wights and the Idea promise a novel treat for residents. No exhibition tights will be made, but regular excursions will be in order. For the present, or until youths are completed, the young men promoting this latest scheme are avoiding all public display.
Burdie Bros 70 Wave Opening Draws Crowds
The Burdie Bros store at 70 Wave will hold its annual fall opening tomorrow with hundreds expected. The shop has prepared display windows and sales rooms to showcase living models and a full range of items for milady including dresses, millinery, gloves, furs, and accessories.
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Burch Bros
Milady
Backache Kills and the Kidneys Health Warning
An old newspaper ad warns that backache may signal kidney problems and urges quick action. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as immediate relief for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming direct import from Holland labs, guaranteed satisfaction, and refunds if unused. Prices listed as 26c 50c and $1 60.
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Haarlem
Holland
MEDAA
The Williams Treatment Promised Free Trial Bottle
A garbled medical advertisement touts The Williams Treatment for aches pains and urinary issues. It offers a free 52 dose bottle and a 22 dose Nettie parcel post trial in exchange for a small payment to cover distribution expenses.
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Niet
Dr. D. A. Williams Company
Dept
New Post Office
East Hampton
Conn
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