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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
7
Clarksville notes birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Merrill and a Sept 13 wedding of Clarence Cheever and Hazel Echoles. Obituary for Paulina Wedeking Heine, and regional items include travels, gatherings, and local accidents. Marble Rock reports marriages, visits, and school heating issues. Local church events, meetings, and social lists fill the page.
GENESEO M Gunn were Mr. Vernon callers a few days last week. Mrs. Edd Strohecker had been on the sick list the past few days. Miss Katherine Marshall a teacher In Ceneseo Sept 19 Mr. and Mrs. B. Waterloo schools was an over Sunday visitor at the R. J. Hregoner home. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McElhinney and son of Canada have been visiting their friends here the past week. R. J. Meeker purchased residence property in Ames last week. Quite a number from this vicinity attended the funeral of J. C. Owens at Dinsdale Sunday. Rev. Mr. Sheckler preached his farewell sermon to a crowded house Sunday morning. After conference they will move onto a small farm which they will at Nora Springs. During the eight years which he has been pastor here they have endeared themselves to hosts of friends who very much regret to see them leave.
Miss Jessie Saddon of Allison wed Victor Vaughn of Clarion in Engle Grove with Rev Van Cleva presiding in a ceremony attended by about twenty schoolmates and friends. Afterward the couple planned a visit to Ithaca, New York, before settling in Clarion where Vaughn works for the Chicago Great Western railroad. A Butler County Temperance organization was formed at a September meeting in Allison to enforce liquor laws, oppose unjust druggist permits, and assist communities opposing permits. officers include President Krene De Berg, Kesley. Vice President HU Polk, Dumont. Secretary B H Corey.
Jesup notes arrival of Mr and Mrs G W Young from Long Beach California for a visit. Miss Nannie Jones joins Burch Bros millinery in Waterloo and Miss Mabelle Felts teaches Jubilee. Mrs T F L Kenyon, formerly of Jesup, now in Maine, visits. Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson and daughters return to California. About 40 contractors from across the state were present Tuesday. Logan Brothers of Canton defeated all rivals.
The lowest bid at about $65 000 will start foundation work immediately. Mr and Mrs Adson Trumbauer of Waterloo visited their daughter near town. Many locals hosted guests this week including the Fox and Camnfort families. A Genoa trip produced a family reunion. New farm improvements rise north of town. Entre Nous club met for five hundred, with Mrs Hess assisting. A Shell Rock visit honored Rev Elwick and friends. Beulah Newcomb wed Earl Petheram in a quiet ceremony. Funeral services for Paul Kenneally drew large crowds at St Athanasius with remarks by Father Fitzgerald and floral tributes from Pythian Sisters and Woman's Relief Corps. The procession proceeded to St Athanasius cemetery for burial.
Rowley reports Joe Stary tending the butcher shop during Mr. Norton's absence. Mrs. Ed Lotts was called to Shell Rock last week due to her mother's illness. Mr. and Mrs. Schlater of Anchor Illinois, guests of Mrs. P. C. Thedens and family, departed after visiting.
Local notes record visits and health updates from residents in Iowa towns and nearby states. Minnie Wright of Missoula visits her mother and brothers west of Iown. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City students attend school. Mrs. Beatty and Mrs. Story assist in serving. Ward Lotta and family from Weyauwega visit. Mamiy Brady of Chicago stays with sister-in-law. Grandma Simpson weakens while son George and wife aid in Maynard. William Hind's family at Rochester for operation. Mary Woodruff recovering after appendectomy. Riley Need travels to Minnesota with wife and child. Norton Jaret and relatives visit Yarland and Independence in a car trip. Central City workers install electric poles for town lights with Nov. 1 expected lighting.
Henry Frese Jr buys the Carl Eichman Jr residence in the south part of town. Possession to be given around Oct 16. News notes include local births visits and a small Sept 14 wedding of Milas Grace Albright and Harley Leverence with close relatives present.
In response to questions about child health and worms, the Health Teacher cites records showing worms kill many young children yearly and affect adults too. Quaker Herb Extract is advertised as a worm medicine and stomach remedy, with case anecdotes from Denison and Wichita, urging parents to consult Hansen & Hansen's for purchase.
A young couple departed the same evening for BR oeWort Watering and Delwolh, returning Monday after a week with Mr. and Mrs. ory Vout. The family, including a child, then resumed home at Hitschle 1.
Readlyn news notes list J J McDevice on Sioux City business. Huth travels to Springfield Minnesota to visit his mother before returning to Canada. Mr and Mrs Ea Day hosted relatives from Allison. A C Mayers spent Sunday with relatives at Albert Lea. Rumor that Alsxers Bruna and Matthias of Denver will rent Wolf building to run a jewelry and furniture store. Ortman to move into BE GQ building. Meyardo Co plans after November. Ivan Stram summoned to Waverly by mother’s death. Vanderwalker to Spokane for weekend travel.
The fragment notes T F Blerly and family members spending the latter part of the week eating in Wisconsin with son Menars, H 8, Moollar and Ye Ortiann.
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