Iowa
Old Press
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Waterloo, Black Hawk co. Iowa
Tuesday, April 15, 1919
Local Briefs
-W.R. French is spending the day in West Union, attending to
legal business.
-Mrs. L.S. Cass, 623 Broadway, who has been spending the winter
in California, is expected home this week.
-James Walker and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Walker, of Chicago,
visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Gollinvaux, 102
Mulberry street.
-A quarantine sign was issued from the office of A.E. Johnson,
city clerk, to quarantine the residence of John Sullivan, 207
East Eleventh street, as the latter is ill from an attack of
smallpox. Another quarantine was issued to take care of a case of
mumps.
-Mrs. W.H. Werrick and daughter, who have been visiting with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Walker, 1305 West Third avenue,
returned yesterday to their home at Jacksonville, Fla. Dr.
Walker, who has been in France since Nov. 1, has received his
discharge and came to Waterloo to accompany his wife and daughter
to their home. Mrs. Walker's son, Clarence, is still overseas.
Jake Entz, Convalescent
Jake Entz, convalescing after a severe attack of scarlet fever,
reported "progressing nicely," yesterday. He was not
reporting his own case, however. Early yesterday morning, his
wife presented him with a bouncing baby. Last evening he did the
reporting. Mrs. Entz and the new daughter are "progressing
nicely," he said in response to a query over the phone.
"Oh, I'm coming fine." he said, in answer to a question
as to his health. "I'll be dishing out beans again before
very long." Mr. Entz is proprietor of the E. & M. Cafe.
The new arrival is his second daughter.
Marriage Licenses
Marcus Lackey, Waterloo, 32. Mattie Donaldson, Waterloo, 25.
District Court Action
Alice K. Knowles vs William M. Knowles, divoce. On hearing a
petition for temporary alimony, plaintiff is granted and
defendant directed to pay the clerk of courts for benefit of
plaintiff the sum of $150 as temporary alimony.
Births.
-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson, Waterloo, daughter.
-Mr. and Mrs. Diedrick Fahrenroitz, Waterloo, daughter.
-Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gentle, Waterloo, daughter.
Notice of Proof of Will
In District Court, May Term, 1919
To All Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testiment of Addison F. Trumbauer,
deceased, having been this day files, opened and read, Monday,
the 5th day of May, 1919, is fixed for hearing proof of same.
Fred S. Pettit, Clerk District Court.
Deaths.
DERRICK - Mrs. Margaret Derrick, pioneer
resident of this city, died Sunday afternoon at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. George Rath, 1016 Lafayette street. The remains
were taken to O'Keefe & Towne mortuary. Funeral services will
be held from the home of Mrs. Rath, Wednesday, at 10 a.m., Rev.
E.J. Lockwood and Dr. Effie McCollum Jones will officiate.
Interment will be made in Fairview. The remains will be taken to
the home today where they may be viewed between the hours of 2 to
6 and 7 to 9. The deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret
Fleming, was born Dec. 30, 1838, at Kingston, Ontario. She was
married to Naaman Derrick at that place May 17, 1857, and in
November, 1868, came to Waterloo. The husband died Aug. 6, 1895.
Four children, Mrs. Warren Brown, Mrs. F.J. Hall, Roy Drrrick and
an infant child also preceded her in death. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. George Lichty and Mrs. George Rath; a
step-daughter, Mrs. Nate Hartong, and a step-son, M.I. Derrick.
The deceased was a member of the Grace M.E. Church and of the
Order of Eastern Satr, in which she took an active part.
CHEESEMAN - Alfred Cheeseman died Sunday
forenoon at Presbyterian hospital. The home of the deceased was
in Reinbeck. The remains were taken to peterson Bros. mortuary
from where they were shipped to Reinbeck for funeral services and
interment. The deceased was born at Townbridge, England, April 6,
1843, and came to America in 1858. His parents were Mr. and Mrs.
George C. Cheeseman. The family settled in Carroll county, Ill.,
and later moved to Polk county, Iowa. At the age of twenty-five
the deceased located on a farm near where Reibeck now stands
altho there was no town there at that time. He retired from
farming sixteen years ago and became a resident of Reinbeck.
Surviving are the widow and the following children, Clarence and
Edwin, near Reinbeck, and Mrs. Charles Engle, Reinbeck.
COLE - Mrs. Roy G. Cole died Sunday forenoon at
Presbyterian hospital. The remains were taken to Kistner's
mortuary from where it will be taken to LaPorte City for funeral
services and interment. Surviving are the husband. She was united
in marriage to Roy Cole, LaPorte City, August 6, 1918.
Comrade Writes Letter Telling of Nick Weber
Nick Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weber, living near this
city, has been decorated for distinguished service. The following
letter from Corp. John A. Heissier, Co K, 325th infantry, has
been received by the parents. The letter tells how Nick Weber
carried the cross and was written at Arbanate, Franch, March 17.
"I am writing to tell you what the boys of Co. K and also
the officers of this regiment, think of your son, Nick, who had
done such great work on the battlefields of France, who has aided
the wounded and been instrumental in saving many lives. He also
did good work in bringing us water and food, when making a return
trip from a first aide station. He stuck to his job and served
his country in a manner true and brave.
"There were times when not a man was seen out of his shell
hole, but as soon as a man was wounded, Nick was on the job,
regardless of how thick the shells and machine gun bullets were
flying about. Nick was on the job for twenty-six days and nights,
with very little sleep, and there were times when he could hardly
crawl and we were lying in shell holes half filled with water,
when Nick would encourage his comrades but never a word of
complaint.
"But for all this Nick has been rewarded and is receiving
one of the honors for distinguished service. A few days ago the
company commander received a notice from general headquarters
stating that a distinuished service cross had been awarded to
Nick. The boys are all proud of him.
"We are now in a small village about eight miles south of
Bordeaux where we are just sticking around (as we say in the
army). We drill about three hours a day, have a few inspections
and a general good time. There are a good many rumors around
relative to our leaving for an embarkment point, but these rumors
are not dependable. Claude Krieger, Nick, myself, two cooks have
planned a trip to Bordeaux for Saturday and are looking forward
to a good time, altho we don't expect to have a real good time
until we land in the U.S.A."
Veteran of Two Wars
Master Engineer Bert Mellinger, who enlisted in Waterloo April
26, 1918, and who was called here last week by the death of his
father, A.E. Trumbauer, is a veteran in the U.S. service. He
served in the Spanish-American war as private and later was
promoted to corporal. He also served four years in the [paper
torn] army. During the world war [paper torn] a special officers
training [paper torn] as was made sergeant and [paper torn].
Later he was promoted to Master Engineer and warrant officer. He
saw service in Cuba and [paper torn]. He has left for Grundy
[paper torn] where he will reside on his [paper torn].
Body Not Recovered
Waukon, April 14 - The body of Mrs. Ben Bulman, one of the three
victims of a drowning accident near Dorchester a montha ago, has
not as yet been found, despite the diligent search that has been
made for it. The husband has offered the sum of $200 as a reward
to anyone finding the remains, which will doubtless stimulate the
search.
Injured by Falling Tree
Waukon, April 14 - Earl Richards, son of Samuel Richards of
Forest Mills, was seriously hurt last week while engaged in
cutting down trees with his brother. The top of one of the trees
fell, striking the young man on the head and tearing loose almost
the entire scalp. A physician was summoned and the injury all
tended to and he bids fair to entirely recover from the effects
of the accident.
Fairbank Soldier Dies in France
Fairbank, April 14 - L.O. Weaver has received a telegram from the
war department announcing the death of his brother, John A.
Weaver, who died in a base hospital in France, April 1. No cause
of death was given in the message. John Weaver is a Fairbank boy,
having lived here a number of years. He graduated from the
Fairbank high school in 1915 and later attended the State
University. The young man was fitting himself for the teaching
profesion and had successfully taught several terms. He was
elected principal of the Westgate schools last summer but was
called in the draft last fall and a short time after sailed for
France and landed there the eighth day of November. This was the
second death within a year in the Weaver family, as a brother,
Frank, of Ackley, died in the service last summer.
Cedar Falls News
-Jerome Croak, a member of the Rainbow division, arrived in the
city today from Camp Dodge, where he was discharged from military
service. Croak, like all of the members of this famous division,
has seen much active service and is glad to be back one more in
America.
-Wm. Ahrends, residing on East Ninth street, went to Dumont today
to attend the funeral services of a near relative.
-Adam Wagner has returned from an eastern trip in the interests
of the Wagner Manufacturing company.
-Paul Bergstrom's condition continues to show an material change
for the better and it is now thought to be only a question of a
few days when he will be able to leave the hospital for his home
on West Eleventh street.
-Mrs. T.H. Filkins who has been in a serious condition from the
after-effects of a surgical operation which she underwent several
days ago, was obliged to undergo a second ordeal today whichit is
hoped will give the strickened woman an early return to former
health and vigor.
-C.E. Emerson is spending a few days visit with friends at
Kasson, Minn.
-Mrs. K.S. Green, who has been spending the past several weeks at
Excelsior Springs, returned home Saturday much improved in
health.
-Dr. Joseph Murphy of Emmetsburg, is spending a brief visit at
the home of his sister, Miss Mary Murphy and brother, John.
-Axel Lange, who is now conducting a barber shop at Hudson, was
an over Sunday visitor with friends in this city.
Cedar Falls - A message conveying the intelligence of the death
of L.N. Moyer, a former well known resident of this city, which
occurred at the home of a son in Plainfield, N.J. on Sunday. The
message also stated that the remains would be shipped to this
city for burial, beside those of the wife and mother which are at
rest in Fairview cemetery. According to late advices the funeral
party will reach this city Wednesday forenoon and immediately
upon their arrival the casket will be taken direct to the home of
Dr. and Mrs. T.B. Keene, on West Twelfth street, where brief
services will be held conducted by Rev. Eugene Allen, pastor of
the M.E. church. Mr. Moyer will be remembered by many of the
older residents of this city and vicinity as one of the leading
business men of this city, being at the head of a large dry goods
establishment some forty years ago. Later he was employed as
bookkeeper and secretary of the Union Mill company up to the time
of his departure for the east some 15 years ago. The remains will
be accompanied to this city by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moyer of
Plainfield, N.J., with whom the deceased made his home since the
death of his wife some three years ago. Besides the above named,
a daughter, Mrs. Emma Kelly of Chicago, survive his memory.
Bremer County Gathering
All Bremer county will unite in a home-coming celebration for the
soldiers and sailors in Tripoli July 4. Waverly and other towns
will co-operate to make this the greatest gathering in the
history of the county and suitably welcome the returned heros and
celebrate our natal day.
Ackley Woman Weds Parkersburg Man
Parkersburg, April 14 - G.W. Warner and Mrs. Helen Lewis were
married at the home of M.W. Warner here Tuesday evening. Mr.
Warner has been making his home at this place for some time, and
Mrs. Lewis is from Ackley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm.
Hardcastle of Iowa Falls, in the presence of a small company of
relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Warner will make their home in
Parkersburg.
Calmar News Items
-The funeral of Miss Clara P. Olson, who died at Omaha, Neb.,
April 10, of pneumonia, was held Sunday at the Lutheran church at
Calmar, her home. She leaves a mother, sister and three brothers
to mourn her loss. She was a most estimable young lady and her
early demise saddens the friends among whom she spent her life.
-The funeral of John Martin Helgerson of Calmar, was held
Wednesday at the Lutheran church, Rev. P. Koren, the pastor
officiating. He is survived by his mother, a brother, and two
sisters.
-Sergt. Fred Winn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Winn of Calmar, is
reported very ill of influenza at Camp Dodge. His father is with
him.
-Ray Krysan, who has been stationed at the Great Lakes Naval
station, has received his honorable discharge from service, and
is home again.
Calmar Soldier Died from Wounds
Calmar, April 14 - News has been received here of the death of
William Twedt in a hospital in France. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. E.M. Twedt, living west of Calmar. He was among the first
boys of this community to reach the battle fronts of France and
received serious wounds early last fall. The telegram received by
the father of the unfortunate boy merely stated that William
Twedt died on March 26, from wounds received while in action.
From time to time the family had received cards written by other
parties, telling that he was progressing toward health as rapidly
as could be expected. It had been hoped that the boy would
recover from his wounds and his folks had reason to believe that
he would as his wounds were received so long ago that it was not
now considered that death would result from them.
Engraved Son's Name on a Flag
Shenandoah, Iowa, April 14 - The name of a soldier who died for
his country, sewed upon Old Glory by the loving hands of the
mother who gave her son to the great cause of liberty, is not a
desecration of the flag. The question has just been answered by
the attorney general of Nebraska in the case of Mrs. I.G.
Holdredge and her son, Ira Verne, formerly of Shenandoah. The
Holdredge family now lives at Mount Clare, Neb. The two sons Ira
and Carl, enlisted. Ira died overseas. He was cited for bravery
in the fighting at Argonne forest. Carl is in Germany with the
army of occupation On the village flagpole at Mount Clare, Mrs.
Holdredge saw the old flag frayed and torn by the wind and
conceived the idea of presenting the town a new flag in honor of
her son. She purchased a beautiful new flag and embroidered upon
it on one of the stripes the name of the boy whose body lies in
France, the date of his death and citation of bravery made by a
grateful government. The flag was flown and some would-be citizen
complained that the flag was desecrated. The case was appealed to
the attorney general, who ruled that the flag was honored by the
name and it should remain there.
Grundy county
-Joe Egabroad has sold his fine team of roan horses to John Kruse
for $400. Matched roan teams are very scarce in this county.
-Mrs. Ebe Petersen died at her home in Lincoln Center, Wednesday
evening, at the age of 79. She had been ill with lung trouble for
many years. She leaves beside her aged husband eight children all
living on farms in this county.
-Mrs. Henry Schmidt and brother, Otto Alberts, have bought the
160-acre John Gange farm near Reinbeck for $275 per acre.
Possession will be given March 1, 1920.
-A.C. Messer who lives south of here shipped two of his
thoroughbred cows to Honolulu, Hawaii, the first of the week.
They were bought by agents of that government to be used for
breeding purposes.
-Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Nellie Wheeler, in Reinbeck,
occurred the marriage of her daughter Vera, to Alton Watson. The
young people will live in Reinbeck.
-Joe Schuler sold one of his horses to Henry Plaehn who lives
near Reinbeck for $200.
Receives German Watch.
Greene, April 14 - Paul Peguelin has received a souvenir in the
shape of a watch taken from a German soldier, and it is enclosed
in a gas-proof case to prevent the gas from spoiling the works of
the watch. The gas case is made of a substance like caliuloid,
coving the entire watch, which was an open faced silver one. Mr.
Peguelin received the watch from his son, Paul Jr. who has
returned from France and is in a hospital in Chicago recovering
from the effects of being gassed last October.
Waukon Man Injured
Waukon, April 14 - John Hager, son of Henry Hager of the
Frankville vicinity, while riding a horse to the home of his
brother in Ludlow township a few days ago, met with an accident,
the exact nature of which is unknown as the injured man was
unconscious for a time and is unable to recall what happened. It
is thot that he fell from the horse, which then kicked him. His
cheek-bone was fractured and five stiches were required to close
the wound in his face. He was cared for at the Home hospital for
a few days when he returned home where he is now recovering.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo, Black Hawk co. Iowa
April 25, 1919
HAZELTON, April 25—
C. L. Armstrong went to Rochester, Minn., Monday to be present
when his wife undergoes a minor operation.
Mrs. Mary Gibson and daughter, Adelaide, Cedar Rapids, spent the
past week in the W. G. Kiefer home.
Mrs. Lettie Curtis of Cedar Rapids came up Tuesday to be present
at the sixty-second anniversary of the marriage of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Miller. Their children, with their families,
gathered at their home, on Wednesday, April 23, and celebrated
the event with a bounteous dinner and a social afternoon.
Wm. Jarrett has sold his house in the northwestern part of town
to Wm. Kraft of Oelwein, who will move his family here soon.
Gilbert Clow, who has been working in the Gedney hotel at
Independence, was taken to the People’s hospital in that
city Sunday, where he submitted to a surgical operation.
Miss Ruth Evans, who is attending Coe college, brought her
friend, Miss Velda Hall, Manchester, home with her for the
weekend. She also gave a 6 o’clock dinner to other young
friends, Saturday evening, in honor of her guest.
Mrs. Max George and his mother went to Rochester, Minn., Monday
to be present when Mr. George submitted to an operation for the
removal of a tumor, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ida Short has received word that her son, Harlan Short, who
has been a gunner in Italy, has set sail for home.
Mrs. Louis Sadler, Long Beach, Cal., spent Sunday in the Mrs.
Mary Sadler home. She was called to Iowa by the critical illness
of her mother, who lives in Oelwein.
Mrs. Lucy Van Eman from Oklahoma is here for a visit with her
mother, Mrs. Charles Curtis.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hillman went to Marshalltown Friday and brought
back the body of her father, John DeLair, who died shortly after
midnight of the same day. John DeLair was born in Canada in May,
1832, and died at the soldier’s home in Marshalltown, April
19, 1919. He enlisted as a private in Co. M., Eighth Illinois
cavalry, in 1863, and was mustered out of service in 1864. He was
one of the original members of the G. W. Nelson G.A.R., which was
organized in Hazelton, March 12, 1884. The funeral was held from
the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. Foote,
and the remains were laid to rest in the Hazleton cemetery by the
side of his wife, who had preceded him in death by a number of
years. He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons and two daughters,
George and William Delair and Mrs. Maud Hillman and Mrs. Minnie
Cornwell, all of whom were present at the funeral with the
exception of the son, George.
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THE EVENING COURIER AND REPORTER
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa
April 28, 1919
MRS. A.J. EDWARDS IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Resident of Black Hawk County Sixty-Three Years; Was Active in
Christian Work
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Mrs. A. J. Edwards, one of the pioneer settlers of Black Hawk
County, died at her home, 1103 Lafayette Street, a 4:15 a.m.
today. A cardiac condition and chronic nephritis, which she had
been afflicted for some time, caused death.
Amanda F. Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hall, was born at
Rowe, Mass. May 14, 1850. She came with her parents to Black Hawk
County in 1856, and since that time resided in Waterloo. She
received her education in the public schools of this city and in
the old Prairie Home seminary, Waterloo west, after which she
taught in the schools of this county for a short while.
June 9, 1873, she was married to Albert Jonathan Edwards, of the
present law firm of Edwards, Ransier, Longley and Harris. Mrs.
Edwards was the last surviving member of her family, which
included Dr. Robert Hall, Mrs. Mary E. Hammon, Miss Maria Hall
and Henry Hall, the latter killed in the Civil war.
Members of Family Surviving
Besides the husband, she is survived by the following children:
Mrs. J. R. Vaughan, Des Moines; Mrs. Lewis H. Minkel, Fort Dodge;
Mrs. David W. Edwards, Wagner, Cal., Blanche E. Edwards, at home;
and Ensign A. J. Edwards, Jr., U. S. navy, New York City. A
daughter, Ethel Edwards Graham, died March 21, 1919, Lieut. Col.
George D. Graham, is now at the Edwards home, having arrived last
Friday. He has just returned from a period of service overseas.
The following grandchildren also survive: Herbert Edwards
Vaughan, Des Moines; Lewis, Roger, Willard and Elizabeth MInkel,
Fort Dodge; David Edwards, Wagner, Cal., and Ruth Graham, who
since the death of her mother has resided with her grandparents.
The first grandchild, Corp. James Gordon Vaughan, was killed in
action in France July 26.
Interest in Church Work
Mrs. Edwards was essentially a home-loving woman, although she
gave generously of her strength and energies to many worthy
causes, particularly to benevolent, missionary and educational
enterprises within her chosen church denomination. She was deeply
interested in the temperance cause and served for many years as
president of the W. C. T. U. of Waterloo. Her chief interest
outside of her home was her church, First Baptist, which her
parents helped to organize and of which she had been a member
since early girlhood. So long as health permitted she continued
active in all departments of church work, serving for a number of
years as president of the Ladies’ Aid society and a member
of the advisory board of that church.
Pioneer of County
The death of Mrs. Edwards marks the passing of one of the
county’s pioneer residents. Her parents were among the first
settlers in this locality and she had been permitted to share
largely in the growth and development of Waterloo and its
numerous activities. She had been a familiar figure at the annual
reunions of the Black Hawk County Early Settlers association.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edwards will be at the home at 2:30
p.m. tomorrow, and will be private owing to the illness of a
daughter, who is now convalescent. Dr. John A. Earl, Des Moines,
former pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. C. J. Askins,
present pastor, will have charge of the services. Burial will be
in Fairview. The remains may be viewed at the home between the
hours of 11 and 12, or just preceding the services, Tuesday. The
son, Ensign A. J. Edwards, Jr., will not be present at the
funeral, owing to his recent visit home. He returned to his naval
duties a week ago, after spending a three weeks’ furlough in
Waterloo. The daughter, Mrs. Edwards, Wagner, Cal., is also
unable to attend.
Mortuary
MRS. MARIA DUNKELBERG
Mrs. Maria Dunkelberg died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Henry Seebers, at Hotel Metropole. Funeral
services will be at First M. E. church at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow,
conducted by Dr. Frank Willard Court and interment will be in
Elmwood. Mrs. Dunkelberg was born Sept. 27, 1830, at Palmyra, N.
Y., and when six years old went with her parents to Mentor, O.
Her marriage to Nathan Wood took place at Mentor. Mr. Wood died
53 years ago . In 1900 she came to Waterloo and a year later was
married to Solomon Dunkelberg, who died in 1903. Mrs. Dunkelberg
was a member of First M. E. church, Lincoln circle, Ladies of the
G. A. R. and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. She was
an active worker in church lodge and Red Cross activities.
Surviving are the daughter, a brother, Samuel Curtis, Mentor, O.;
granddaughter, Mrs. Fred Garrabrant, and great-granddaughter,
Lillian Garrabrant, La Porte City. A grandson, George W. Dauchy
is in service at Tours, France, where he conducts the Metropole
hotel, directed by Clint Holden of the quarter master corps.
Salvage department. There are also two stepsons, Dr. E. E.
Dunkelberg, Hudson, and Dr. Bert Dunkelberg, Tripoli. The body
was taken to Peterson Bros. mortuary where it may be viewed until
noon tomorrow. Members of Lincoln circle, Ladies of the G. A. R.,
are requested to meet at First M. E. church tomorrow at 2:15 to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Dunkelberg.
ALBERT R. BALLENSIEFER
Albert R. Ballensiefer, age 37, died at his home in Fairbank at
9:30 p.m. Saturday. Rheumatism, from which he had suffered for
three years, caused his death. Surviving are the mother, Mrs.
Chris Yockey, Oelwein, and the following brothers and sisters:
Frank Ballensiefer, Waterloo, Julius, of this city, recently
returned from service abroad; Rose, Waterloo; Martin, who is
receiving treatment at the base hospital, Baltimore, for wounds
received while serving with the Rainbow division; Louis, who
landed with the Rainbow boys last week and Josephine, at home.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending advice from the
brothers in the east.
JOHN J. JACKSON
John James Jackson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson, died
early this morning at Presbyterian hospital. The child was born
March 2, 1919. The body was removed to the O’Keefe &
Towne mortuary and later taken to Clarksville for burial.
GEORGE WATROUS
Cedar Falls, April 28--- (Special)—George Watrous, age 80,
died at his home in Mount Vernon township about 2 a.m. today.
Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon and interment will
be from United Brethren church. Surviving are one brother and
three sisters.
LOVING WELCOME AWAITS WIDOWED BRIDE AND BABE
Parents Who Gave All Sons to Country Tenderly Prepare for Dead
Son’s Family
In a pleased but nervous state of expectancy, Mr. and Mrs. S. D.
Clark, 110 Linden avenue, visited all the passenger trains coming
in from Chicago last night and this morning. Their interest lies
in a girl bride and her nine-month-old babe, the widow and child
of their son, Eugene H. Clark, a seaman who was killed while
saving his comrades and ship from an exploding depth bomb when
there was a collision between the American Destroyer Shaw and a
British vessel Oct. 9, 1918. The war bride and the babe are on
their way from Cork, Ireland, to Waterloo, Iowa, to make their
home. “Wonder what is detaining them,” commented Mrs.
Clark this morning when her husband returned disappointed, from
the last train that arrived from the east. “Surely they
cannot be held in New York City for the girl is an American
citizen. When she married Eugene she became a citizen of this
country. If my daughter does not arrive tonight I will almost be
tempted to leave for the east to find out the cause of her
delay.” The cozy home has been set in order to receive the
very welcome guests—members of the family whom the parents
–at-law have never seen.
Give All to Country
In the front window of the Clark home is a service flag that
tells a heart-touching story. It contains four stars, one of them
of gold. It signifies that all the children in the home—the
four boys—marched away to serve their country. The gold star
is for Eugene, the sailor boy who enlisted at 18. He was 25 when
he died. The other three sons—Andrew, Leon and Harry, now
all in service with the American expeditionary forces in France
went to the armory in March, two years ago, when the call came
for young men to join Co. B. before it left for Des Moines.
“Our three boys joined at that time,” explained Mrs.
Clark today. “We were proud and happy to know that they were
so patriot and wanted to serve their country, but it was hard to
go home to an empty house. Eugene had been home early in the
month, but re-enlisted in the navy. He marched away March 6, and
the three other boys followed March 26. When Harry, our baby,
came home with the uniform on, it nearly broke our hearts. We
were giving our all, even our last born who was still in high
school.
Has Daughter at Last
The boys always wanted a little sister and father and I wanted a
daughter, but it was not to be until now. On her way there comes
our daughter at last. How proud we are of her and how welcome she
will be. How proud and pleased the boys will be when they come
home to find a sister here! How happy they will be to play with
the little babe. We call the babe ‘Jean’ for her
father. The only regret my daughter has, the only one she has
written us about, is that it is not possible to recover the body
of her loved one. She writes beautiful letters—more like a
young woman of 30 that like one of 19. She says her husband told
her of the wonders of the great, free, far-reaching America. When
she came over here, she wrote, she would never think of going
back to Ireland to live. She is a lovely, Christian girl and how
anxious we are to see her and the dear little babe.” Harry
was allowed to return from camp to graduate, He is now being sent
thru college in France by the army. He is located at Boune. The
other two boys are at St. Angin.
Gildner - Bell ---Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Marie Bell, Kansas City, and Frank Gildner,
Waterloo. The ceremony was read at the home of the bride’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. D. Bell, by the Rev. B. A. Jenkins,
pastor Linwood Boulevard Christian church, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs.
Gildner are former residents of Mason City and graduates of the
high school at that place. Mr. Gildner, who recently returned
from the service, is engaged in the insurance business in
Waterloo and they will make their home here.
Miss Ransier in Recital — Miss Marion T.
Ransier of this city gave a lecture recital Friday afternoon at a
reception of members of woman’s clubs of Webster City, given
by Mrs. Frances E. Whitley, former president of the Iowa
Federation of Women’s clubs, assisting hostesses being her
daughters, Mrs. Max Hemingway and Mrs. Varick Crosley. While in
Webster City Miss Ranier was the guest of Mrs. Willard Crandill.
Hagemann - Paulus — The marriage of Miss
Irene Paulus, Waterloo, and Ray F. Hagemann, Denver, took place
Saturday at 8 p.m. at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev.
G. D. Serrill, pastor of Central Christian church. The couple was
attended by Mrs. Eva L. Bradley, grandmother of the bride, and
John Paulus, a brother. Mrs. Hagemann is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. C. L. Paulus, Waterloo.
[transcribed by J.M.P., August 2008]