Death Comes 10 Dunkerton Man
John Harlow a Dunkerton resident for nearly thirty years died at 10 40 am after two years of heart trouble. A carpenter by trade he leaves a wife and four sons and one daughter. Funeral plans not yet made. The column also notes local obituaries, arrivals, and incidental notices from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
John Harlow
Mr. Barlow
Pennsyvania
Kr QO
George Variow
Des Moines
Frank
Joan
Jacob
Local notes from Marble Rock and surroundings
March 17 brief items report Mrs. Williams of Greene visiting, illness updates on Mrs. Osier, and two residents entering Mayo Hospital in Rochester with Dr Wilson and Mrs Barth. Entre Nous club hosts, school term closing at Scott Center, basket social for a new bell, and fundraiser with Miss Wilkinson present. Local railroad interest and business updates include Oakes hearse and a new iceless soda fountain. travel notes on Beth Shepardson and family leaving for California via Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arble Rack
Illiams of Greene
B. J. Oakes
T. Osier, Sr
Aliss Sophia Buchholz
Jake Carhenter
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Hospital
Wilson
W. Barth
F. E. Gates
B. H. Ludwig
Miss Wilkinson
F. J. Dekes
Marbie Rock
Knights of Pythias to entertain in Shell Rock
Waverly area notes report the Knights of Pythias of Shell Rock hosting an event March 24 at the home lodge with third degree work anticipated. Also noted are weddings, obituaries, school elections, choir plans, and local visits as the community brings news from March.
Geneseo News Highlights and Local Notices
Geneseo reports on Agnes Bannon assisting Mrs Meeker, travels to Traer, and T F Weissog illness. Sissel wired to Sam Collins for the season. Senior election in No 2 passed quietly. Odd Speer elected director, Florence Little to teach spring term. Minteer family moving to Tama county. Township seeks road superintendent. Meeker delivered hogs to Buckingham dealers at $10 per hundred. Thomas' family ill. Zoe Hanson visits from Traer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Agnes Bannon
R. J. Meeker
Traer
T. F. Weissog
Floyd Sissel
Sam Collins
Speer
Florence Little
James Minteer
Aleda
Tama County
Genesen Township
Buckingham
Gthe Thomas
Zoe Hanson
Hudson School Basket Social Draws Neat Sum
The Hudson upper room basket social drew a fine attendance Friday evening. After a one hour program, baskets sold for a neat sum. Various residents attended and noted local youth, shops, and social visits.
Real estate transfers list from Waterloo and Cedar Falls records
A batch of transfers includes Henry Gould to Ed Ackerson in a 2-89-14 land parcel for 1 dollar, Sylvester D. Sherod to F H Briden at Lot 5 Klork 8 Lane & Fowler’s, Waterloo for 800, Nevin B Hersch to A T Whittle in two Waterloo additions for 1 and to the city of Waterloo for 1, United States to Fleming Stanton in 35-88-14, Mat L Frost to J K Hemmer in 28-88-12 for 7500, Tra J Hoover to Chas A Dane Jot 4 block 2 Maple Leaf addition Waterloo for 400, D D Schrader to Grant J Fassett Lot 1 2 block 14 Airside addition Hyaltargo for 1, Jas H Woods et al to Mrs Nora Phinney part of Lot 7 block 6 Whitney & Sedgwick addition Waterloo for 3800, Emma R Lindemann to Gerhard Lindemann Lot 5 block 14 R R addition Cedar Falls for 5500, Char Leigh Huckins et al to Mary A Jensen part of Int 3 block 3 Summit addition Waterloo for 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gould
Ed. Ackerson
Sylvester D. Sherod
F. H. Briden
Klork
Lane & Fowler
Waterloo
Nevin B. Hersch
A. T. Whittle
City of
Buckingham Place
United States
Fleming Stanton
Mat L. Frost
J. KH. Hemmer
Tra J. Hoover
Chas
A. Dane
Maple Leaf
D.D. Schrader
Grant J. Fassett
Mary A Jensen
Summit Addition
Married in land of flowers in Florida
Waterloo bride Miss Amy Lucy Johnson will wed David H. McKee tomorrow at the Ferguson home in Orange Park Florida. The simple ceremony will be followed by a yacht trip to Cuba and the Bermudas before settling in Davenport. The couple has strong Waterloo ties and honors from banking and art circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winjay'a
Land OF Flowers
Waterloo
Iowa
J. A. Ferguson
Orange Park
Fla
Amee Lucy Johnson
Emmons Johnson
Abe Gtaon
David H. Melee
Davenport
Hansecome
Jacksonville
Lohengrin
Muster
Ferguson
Cuba
Bermudas
Lewis E. Johnson
Sieclton
Mr. McKee
West Waterloo High School
North Hampton
Mass
Paris
New York
Mckee
Washington
United Presbyterian
Ger[rae Savings Bank
National Bank Esxaminer
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
James D. Easton
James Easton
Caleb Johnson
Milwaukee
Raymond and Waterloo Visitors Fill Local News Notes
Raymond and Marsh families visit Waterloo last Friday with multiple relatives. Local residents attend events, discuss moves, health, teaching assignments, and property transactions. Mr and Mrs Kemp and Hewett clan travel, while others plan relocations to Nebraska Washington and new homes.
Mr and Mrs J J Weller Celebrate 62 Years of Marriage
John J Weller and Maria Ann Scott married in 1848 in Somerset County Pennsylvania. They moved to Black Hawk County in 1862 and later lived in Waterloo. The couple raised eight children, now with sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs Weller has cared for the home in recent years. He is the sole surviving member of his family in Cambridge Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Weller
Randolph Street
Walter BE. Clark
Melrose Apartments
Third Avenue West
W. K. Clark
Clark
Sion
Weller
Somerset County
Pennsylvani
Mr. Weller
Mariah Ann Scott
Black Hawk County
Orange Township
Elie House Road
Waterloo
Dune, Ta
W. W. Weller
Mankato
Minn
J. L. Weller
W. BK. Clark
Fort Dodge
Finley Campbell
Frank Nesfield
J. W. Bechman
Qo.e. Gaffing
BE. Weber
T. O’keefe
Ir. Weber
Tade Schmidt
G. Koester
South Dakota
Wapsie
Phelps
Lester Township
Campbell
Sudden Death Claims Gedan Falls Coal Merchant
Joseph Wartman of Logan Wartmen died suddenly at 42 in Cedar Falls while at the supper table due to heart failure. He had a recent heart disturbance, lived in Cedar Falls, and ran a coal business with his father in law Gertrude Logan. Funeral planned for next week with Rev. R. B. Jones to lead services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Malls
Joseph Wartman
Logan & Wartmen
Wartman
Cedar Falls
Gertrude Logan
Waltman
Maccabee Lodge
German Lutheran Church
Sam Wartman
South Dakota
Missouri River
R. B. Jones
The
Baptist Church
MAYBRAY ON TRIAL BREAKS DOWN DURING ARGUMENT
John Maybray, alleged swindler in a Mare 19 trial in Blnits Ia, showed emotion under District Attorney Temple's arraignment. He sat with his wife as closing arguments were heard. Judge McPherson adjourned until 2 pm. A verdict was not expected before Monday. potential penalties include two years in the penitentiary and a fine up to 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Wang Ff Copvietad
Robbers Hold Up Chicago Trolley
Five masked armed men boarded a Chicago street car and robbed several passengers at gunpoint they took about fifty dollars before fleeing. The conductor pursued but the robbers escaped officers searched for the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ott Sues for 20000 Damages Over Libel Editorial
Joseph J. Ott, a lumberman and former mayoral candidate, sues for 20000 damages against Telegraph-Herald for criminal libel based on an editorial published a week earlier alleging improper campaign methods and character. The suit was served and Ott vows to pursue the case to judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubique
Maresh
Evening Press
Telegraph-Herald
Joseph J. Ott
Citizens
Telegraph- Herald
Ott
Flo
Mt Auburn Social and Local News Roundup
Mt Auburn notes list Anna Reddington hosting friends and Mrs Ja Calkins being called to Waterloo for her sister’s illness. Mr Harris moves his family into Jesse Calkins’ house as James Smally occupies the vacated home. Oliver Amburn of Cedar Rapids visited for business. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sturve on March 7. Ghas Reiss bought his father’s farm north of town at 85 dollars an acre. Ladies Aid dinner planned at Mrs James Smakey’s on March 17. A son born to Mr and Mrs Walace Call on March 17. Mr and Mrs Homer Barker attended a Hudson wedding. A Port Townsend, Washington, cat survived 40,000 volt transformer current with no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Atr
MetHanis
Waverly
Momdy
John Cannainghans
Tripale
Hohemt Melood
Rattle
Pete Atic
Vane Verk Calily
Aly Peele
Alfred Ato
Thieagea
Ara. Haine Linerh
Louise Shuknecht
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
W. H. Reiser
Independence
Sgom
HH Sully
Red Peck
Celahosma
Feonington
F.C. Gallagher
H. Morse
D. T. Coon
The
Baptist Church
Washington
H. H. Cave
Ai Floyd
Benjamin Smith
Jefefor
Floyd
E. T. Turner
WLF
McDowell
F. A. Osincup
John Remick
TW. Eldredge
Henry Sehell
Hafer
South Dakota
Peter Dalton
Dalton
Mrang Johnson
Lilia Tettie
Waterview
Mary Thompson
Janesville
Meh
Gehaters
Leonard Russell
Morwyn George
Wr. Beamer
Augusta
Propp
J. G. Hunt
Teach- Pra
Hudson School
Gant
A.T, Doder
Dike
Irma Vanderveert
Dar Pally
Helen Klingaman
Waterton
Hert Smith
Waterloo
Frank A. Strayer
Florence Harter
Dunkerton
FG. Strayer
Pen Axon
Lyle Slusher
Fini
Abbs
Henekah Lodge
Atre
Baldwin
Latte Naushter
Marjorie
Waterson
Ed Teuffertein
Bowie
Teena Strayer
U. B
R. M. Sweltzer
E. Cain
A. T. Jeder
Jeder
West End
Tenn
Mt Auburn
Anna Reddington
Ja Calkins
Victor Nichols
Harris
Jesse Calkins
Jas. Smally
Oliver Amburn
John Sturve
Ghas. Reiss
Ladies’ Aid Society
James Smakey
Walace
Homer Barker
Hudson
Orange Township
Lulu Kough
Homer Rbbugh
Pearl Lichty
Hetty Grady
J. O
Samuel Lumbus
Eagle Township
J. J. Scott
Indiana
W. A. Blough
Worden Miller
Blaine
John Harbaugh
Wilson Heltzer
Dubuque
Jonas Flickinger
Ladies' Aid Society
Wilbert Miller
Alice Lichty
Teachers’ College
Will Schrock Hag
California
Nannie Baer
Literary Society
Desfray
PB. J. Blough
A. A. Bontrager
Nominated tickets and local notices appear in Janesville
In Janesville on March 1 readers noted nominations for two tickets with Mayors and treasurers listed for People’s and Citizens’ parties. Various residents were reported visiting, returning or preparing for property sales, moving, and homesteading in Canada. A funeral for Millie McRoberts was held, and school director B C Barrick was elected. A newborn girl arrived March 14 but died shortly after.
Tripoli Notes Reveal Local Life And Losses
Tripoli March 17 Henry Wildhagen and Nellie Schroedermeier of Waverly visited the Hattendorf home. L. W. Lohman died after years of consumption, leaving a wife and nine children. funeral held Friday. Miss Noretta Schucknecht to teach the old Tripoli school beginning April 15. Several residents and visitors are noted, including millinery staff changes, institute events, and a closing literary program at Berg's opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Henry Wildhagen
Nellie Schroedermeier
Waverly
Hattendorf
Noretta Schucknecht
Sumner
Piersdorf
Ganké
John Hunemueller
GW. Waterman
George Brewer
L. W. Lohman
Clara Roehl
Waterloo
Jennie Edwards
Des Moines
F.C. Schulitz
Vina Panzer
Herman Methling
D- Long
Wayne Palmer
A. C. Grossman
John Eelkema
Belkema
Wildying
Fred Nauman
Harold
Chas
Cedar Talls
Geo. Carstensen
Clem Mennett
Orange
Jeanette Zander
Michigan
Mercantile Millinery
Ida Propp
Farmers Institute
Waverly High School
Fred Schuldt
Emma Boderman
J. Martin
Renetta Kuhrt
Mabel Meier
Elberon
Margaret Donovan
Wavarly
Frank Sager
Migs Connor
Elgin
Grace Albright
Henry Spear
John Schauratein
Capital Hit
Birthday celebration for Mrs F Wittrop with dinner guests
A group of friends honored Mrs F Wittrop at a six o'clock Sunday dinner hosted by WIN Carstensen and his wife. Guests reported a delightful time, with Miss Anna Coffing of Cedar Falls visiting friend Miss Jennie Edwards. Aug Krieger and Katie Bunholtz plan to marry at the Blegel Church Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Carstensen
Anna Coffing
Cedar Falls
Jennie Edwards
Aug. Krieger
Katie Bunholtz
Blegel Church
Dunkerton Rural Meeting Votes and Local Updates
The Dunkerton annual meeting at Center school house saw 2 votes for uniform text books and 49 against. Road opening proposal failed 41 to 3. Myrtle Gaffin begins No. 5 term and will census Barclay. Several district elections ended in ties or incomplete ballots. Notable items include a sale, relocations, and river flooding preventing crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Myrtle Gaffin
No. 5
Misa Gaffin
Barclay
Switchmen Win Five Percent Raise In Chicago Wages
The Illinois state board of arbitration granted Chicago switchmen a two cent hourly wage increase affecting about 2,500 yard men on thirteen railroads. The award, which totals roughly 20 cents a day for a ten hour shift, calls for overtime at regular rates and suggests a ten hour day under average conditions. The ruling is expected to influence nationwide railroad wage talks and will cost railroads around $300,000 yearly above current payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois State Board of Arbitration
Brotherhood of Railroad
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Orange Twp Farmers Halt Corn Shucking Notes
Local farmers in Orange Township report corn husking and fodder shredding underway as the winter term ends. Community updates include school staff changes, residents' travel, new building plans, quarantine for the Worden Miller family due to scarlet fever, hospital visits, and upcoming school program fees. The passage also notes a political item: France receives minimum duties under the Payne Aldrich act as proclaimed by the president.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Barlow
Geneseg
Audson
Ieee
Ea Ee Hudson
R. B. Halelock
Waterlon
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Raymond
Marsh T
Charles Raw
Kev
Phillips
Mary
Ernest
Matt Demuth
Ida
Kate Clarens
J. D. Carham
Tes Moines
Ann Shaw
Schoedcraft
Minny
Mo Rocker
William Burt
Ben Rah
North Nakata
Charles Rank
Ursula
Trald
Carron
Mary Phillips
Suseana
Megan
Fox Township
Wagoner
Gilbertsville
Nnts
G. B. Arthur
Kemp
Watertoo
Ben Bahl
Walter Hewett
Nebraska
Mabel Schular
Wainrleg
Itte Wyn Schular
Mar. Phillips
Dewar
Dwight
Siroux City
Mra. Oc
G. Washburn
Mr. Daright
She J
J. J. Weller
Gedan
Yeading Young Coal Merchant
Maybray
Unger
Hot Fire
Port Townsend
Wash
Marc
People's Ticket
W. Taylor
George Briden
A. W. Decker
Bradford
R. W. Kendall
A. EF. Schmidt
I. Aikey
H. Db. Gould
Citizens' Ticket
J. W. Bennett
John MacMurray
QO. B. Squires
Alva Thompson
J. L. Cummins
W. A. Greenlee
Dora Fish
Toledo
Hugh Ballantyne
M. B. Dougherty
R. Ti. Puckett
Greene
Frank Hand
Relief Corps
George Pepin
Millie McRoberts
Ano
Mr. McBride
A. Barnard
Frank Bover
Biair Myers
North Dakota
Clarence Prosser
Carl Johnston
Canada
Frank Bevee
F.C. Davis
Finchford
Ed Hodges
Kerr Brothers
B. C. Barrick
Charles Manker
Egberly
Will Cretzmeyer
M. Smith
N. J. Fike
BR. Miller
H. Smucker
E. Petrie
France
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