Iowa Old Press

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
Dubuque, Dubuque Co. Iowa
Wednesday, January 31, 1923

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FORMER MCGREGOR GIRL DIES IN SOUTH
McGregor, Ia., Jan. 31, -- Special:  A telegram was received here yesterday,
notifying us of the death of Miss Rachel Updegraff, youngest daughter of the
late Hon. Thos. Updegraff.  She has been living in Charlottaville, Tenn.,
where her death occurred, cancer being the cause.  She was 44 years old.
Her sister, Elizabeth, is the only surviving member of the family.  The
remains will be brought here for burial, and will arrive Saturday.

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MYSTERY AILMENT RESULTS IN DEATH OF MANCHESTER GIRL
Manchester, Ia., Jan. 31 -- Special:  Dorothy Ann Dunham, oldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Dunham, died at her home here about 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Dunham and the other two children have
been sick and for several weeks, one after the other has been taken down,
but all grew better except the oldest girl whose trouble could not be
relieved although medical experts were brought from a distance in the effort
to bring relief.  For several days her condition has seemed hopeless and the
community has sympathized with the young parents who have tried in vain to
keep the little one with them. Dorothy Ann was born April 8, 1915, and in
her short life had already made many friends and gave promise of a beautiful
life, whose sudden cutting off cannot be understood, now.

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On Monday morning Mrs. Jessie Fricke of Guttenberg received a message from
Spokane, Wash., bringing the sad news of the death of her daughter, Mrs.
John E. Luther (nee Emma Fricke), which occurred at her home in that city on
Sunday night, Jan. 21.  Deceased was born in Guttenberg on April 1, 1885,
and therefore was 36 years, 9 months and 20 days of age at the time of her
death.  She attended school here and graduated from the Guttenberg high
school, after which she was engaged as a teacher in the rural schools of
Clayton county for a time.  She was married at Guttenberg to John F. Luther
on Oct 12, 1904.  Soon after their marriage the couple went to St. Paul,
Minn., to reside, then resided at Coeur D'Alene and Sandpoint, Idaho, for a
time, after which they went to Spokane, Wash., where Mr. Luther is
successfully engaged in the barber business and where the deceased lived
until called to the Great Beyond by the Angel of Death.  She had been in
poor health for some time, and last October underwent an operation for
gallstones, but never again regained her health.  She was a kind and loving
wife, mother, daughter and sister, and always prepared to do kind acts for
her family and friends.  Her untimely death is deeply mourned by her
husband; one daughter, Grace, 15 years of age; her mother, Mrs. Jessie
Fricke, of Guttenberg; two brothers, Reuben, of Guttenberg, and Oliver, of
Omaha, Neb., and many other relatives and friends by whom she will be sadly
missed. Her father, John Fricke, preceded her in death twenty-two years ago
and one sister, Miss Clara Fricke, died seventeen years ago.

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The body of John D. Tornowske, who was killed in an automobile accident at
Independence on last Thursday morning was brought to Guttenberg for burial
Saturday, and taken to the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Beyer, his
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, where funeral services were held on Sunday
afternoon, Rev. D. D. Welsh of the M. E. church officiating.  Deceased was
born on Dec. 26, 1888, at Bloomington, Wis., and was 34 years and 21 days of
age at the time of his death.  He attended school at Bloomington and after
graduating from the high school there he taught school for one year, after
which he attended a business college at Rockford, Ill.  After completing his
course at the Rockford Business college he accepted a position with the
Meuser Lumber company of Dubuque.  He was manager of the Meuser Lumber Co.
yards at Glen Haven, Wis., and Volga City, Ia., previous to going to
Independence three years ago to accept a position as manager of the Meuser
Lumber Co. business there, where he spent the remainder of his life.  He was
married at Dubuque Sept. 14, 1913 (or 1918?), to Miss Mattie Anderegg of
Guttenberg.  He was a young man of sterling integrity and worth.  His kind
and pleasing personality won him many friends by who he will be remembered.
He was a kind and true husband, father, son, brother and friend.  Mr.
Tornowske was also a member of the Masonic order, being a member of Elkader
lodge.  Members of the Masonic lodges of independence, Elkader, Volga City
and Glen Haven, Wis., attended the funeral in a body and officiated at the
services at the City cemetery, where the body was laid to rest.  The funeral
was very largely attended by relatives and friends from far and near, which
showed that deceased was highly respected by all who knew him.  He was also
well and favorably know in Guttenberg.  His untimely death is deeply mourned
by his wife; one daughter, Jannan, 8 years old; his mother, Mrs. Caroline
Tornowske, of Glen Haven, Wis.; six brothers, William, of Glen Haven, Wis.;
Charles, of Patch Grove, Wis.; Gus, of Monona, Ia., Julius, Harry and
George, of Bloomington, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Sprague and Miss Bess
Tornowske, of Bloomington, Wis., and numerous other relatives and friends,
and he will be sadly missed by all.

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Aged Resident Of Earlville Is Dead
Earlville, Ia.,  Jan. 31, -- Special:  Mrs. Jane Ede, another of the highly
esteemed pioneer women of Delaware county, passed away at her home in
Earlville Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock following a prolonged invalidism of
many years' standing.  She was a native of Canada and was nearly 89 years
old.  Her husband, William Ede, preceded her in death about fifteen years
ago and she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cattrom of Oklahoma, Mrs.
W. W. Baskerville of Earlville and Miss Annie, at home, and two sons, Curtis
Ede, a banker of Orifino, Idaho, and Arthur of Courtenay, N. D.

Mrs. Caroline Kerr Drops Dead In Her Home At Galena, Ill.
Galena, Ill., Jan. 31 -- Special:  Mrs. Caroline Kerr dropped dead in her
home here at 12:15 p.m. today.  The woman was preparing dinner and no one
was in the room when she died.  A neighbor heard her fall and as she reached
the house two of Mrs. Kerr's daughters arrived.  Mrs. Kerr is survived by
seven children, W. R. Kerr, J. S. Kerr, James R. Kerr, Harry Kerr, Ella,
Edna and Bessie. She was a member of the Galena chapter of the Eastern Star.
She formerly lived in Fennimore, Wis.

LeRoy HUTCHCROFT TAKEN BY DEATH
Little LeRoy Hutchcroft, 495 Iowa street, was summoned by death at noon
today at Finley hospital.  He had been sick for the past three weeks. The
child was born in Platteville, April 14, 1921, and came to this city with
his parents in June, 1922.  Besides his parents he is survived by a brother,
LaVerne, and his grandmothers, Mrs. Laura Hutchcroft of this city and Mrs.
Anna Reisen of Platteville. The remains are at Haudenshield's chapel, where
they will be in state until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, when they will
be taken to the Reisen residence in Platteville, Wis., for funeral services
on Friday.




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GUTTENBERG NEWS
Guttenberg, Ia., -- Special:
Miss Nettie Mueller has been a visitor at Dubuque this week.

Dr. A. E. Beyer was at Clayton on professional business Monday.

Miss Minnie Follman departed Monday for an indefinite stay at Dubuque.

Nick Friedlein, D. C. of Dubuque, was a visitor in this city Sunday.

Miss Esther Anderegg celebrated her fifteenth birthday anniversary Saturday
night, assisted by a number of relatives and friends, and all present report
a good time.  Games, music and dancing were the amusements for the evening,
and lots of good eats were also served.

B. W. James, the monument dealer, was at north Buena Vista on business
Saturday.

Paul and Lora Hewer and Minnie Friedlein were visitors at Glen Haven, Wis.,
Sunday.

Edward Niemeyer and wife have returned home from La Crosse, Wis., where Mrs.
Niemeyer recently underwent an operation at a hospital, but is now rapidly
improving in health.

The C. M. & St. P. Minstrels, which played at Turner hall here on Sunday
afternoon and evening, under the auspices of the American Legion post,
presented a most excellent and pleasing program to capacity filled houses.
The vocal and instrumental selections and solos were well rendered and
appreciated by all listeners.  Every member of the company, which was thirty
strong, proved himself to be a real actor, better than many professionals.
The company also carried a fine six-piece orchestra.  It was a fine program
from start to finish.

Mrs. Fred Schreiner and Miss Emma Welch, who had been here to attend the
funeral of John D. Tornowske, returned to their homes at Dubuque Monday.

Sam and Delbert Morley, of Osterdock, transacted business in Guttenberg
Monday.

F. E. Heileman of Fort Dodge was in Guttenberg on business Saturday.  While
here he purchased fifteen carloads of white ash butter tubs from the E. P.
Eberhard Lumber Co. for his tub factory at Fort Dodge.

C. W. Blake was down from Clayton on business Saturday.

Sid Werges of National was a Guttenberg business caller Saturday.

Mrs. John Saengling, Mrs. E. V. Huene and Mrs. Gus Dittmer were visitors at
Dubuque Saturday.

W. H. Kann transacted business at Dubuque Friday.

Mrs. William Drenkhahn went to Dubuque Friday for a visit with relatives.

Miss Blanche Nagel of North Buena Vista was a visitor in this city Friday.

Mrs. A. E. Wilson, suggesto (sic) therupeutist (sic), who had been here on
professional business, returned to her home at Dubuque Friday.

Rev. Raedler, of Garnavillo, was a visitor in Guttenberg the latter part of
last week.

A. W. Latta, Henry Meyer and N. H. Treusdell were up from Turkey River on
business on Friday.

Mrs. John Riniker and children, who had been here on a visit with relatives,
returned to their home at North Buena Friday.

William Kruse was down from Postville on business Friday.

Leonard Junk was home from Dubuque on a visit over Sunday.  He has a
position with the A. Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. at Dubuque.

C. J. Adam and Attorney G. W. Hun (t?) visited Attorney Charles E. Scholz at
Dubuque Thursday, who is ill at a hospital there.

Mrs. Fred Froelich returned home last Thursday from a visit with friends at
McGregor.

Mrs. Fred Moser and son, Elmer, of Osterdock, were callers in this city
Thursday, Mrs. Moser going from here to Dubuque.

Emil Kurtz and family and Mrs. Fred E. Wolf and son, Ralph, returned home
Monday from a few days' visit with relatives at Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Mrs. H. H. Musfelt returned home from Dubuque Tuesday where she had been
taking treatments.

J. W. Hansel of Osterdock was in this city on business Friday.

Joachim Hagen returned home from Saratoga Saturday where he attended the
funeral of his niece, Miss Freda Baelke.

John Sabelka of Lawler visited friends in this city over Sunday.

Miss Hilda Randall returned home Saturday from a visit at McGregor.

William Dreyer and Delbert Wolter were visitors at North Buena Vista over
Sunday.

Ben and Otto Berns were Guttenberg visitors Saturday.  The latter had just
returned home from a visit at Klemme.

George Erie went to Dubuque on business Sunday.

Mike Lely and son, Albert, returned to Cassville, Wis., Monday after a few
days' visit with relatives in Guttenberg.

George Buchholz was home from Dubuque on a visit over Sunday.

J. Carley and wife of Dubuque spent Sunday at the Fred L. Scott home here.

Otto Scholz and wife were visitors at Dubuque Sunday and Monday.

Joseph Herting and wife of Dubuque visited relatives in Guttenberg over
Sunday.

Grant Bayman of Lancaster, Wis., was a guest of friends in this city over
Sunday.

Mrs. M. Glab returned to her home at Dubuque Sunday after a pleasant visit
with relatives here.

Louis Sweeney, who had been here on a visit with relatives, returned to his
home at Dubuque Sunday.

A. J. Moser and wife left Friday for a visit with relatives at Perry, Mo.

Henry Moser, Sr., of Osterdock, was a Guttenberg business caller Friday.

Fred Waterman and wife of Elkport were guests at the Mrs. Augusta Perrott
home in Guttenberg over Sunday, mother of Mrs. Waterman.

Mrs. Robert Hostettler, who had been here on a visit with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred N. Friedlein, returned to her home at Waterloo Saturday.

George and Arthur Brown and Louis Friedlein of Millville township were
Guttenberg business callers Saturday.

William Piehl and Herman Walske made a business trip to Dubuque Saturday.

Aloys Risseloman spent Sunday with his parents at Dubuque.

Raymond Junk went to Dubuque for a visit Saturday.

Mrs. Peter Mathey of Turkey River was a Guttenberg caller Saturday.

Frank McGuire was up from North Buena Vista on business Saturday.

William Turkey of North Buena Vista visited relatives and friends in
Guttenberg Saturday.

On Monday morning Mrs. Jessie Fricke of Guttenberg received a message from
Spokane, Wash., bringing the sad news of the death of her daughter, Mrs.
John E. Luther (nee Emma Fricke), which occurred at her home in that city on
Sunday night, Jan. 21.  Deceased was born in Guttenberg on April 1, 1885,
and therefore was 36 years, 9 months and 20 days of age at the time of her
death.  She attended school here and graduated from the Guttenberg high
school, after which she was engaged as a teacher in the rural schools of
Clayton county for a time.  She was married at Guttenberg to John F. Luther
on Oct 12, 1904.  Soon after their marriage the couple went to St. Paul,
Minn., to reside, then resided at Coeur D'Alene and Sandpoint, Idaho, for a
time, after which they went to Spokane, Wash., where Mr. Luther is
successfully engaged in the barber business and where the deceased lived
until called to the Great Beyond by the Angel of Death.  She had been in
poor health for some time, and last October underwent an operation for
gallstones, but never again regained her health.  She was a kind and loving
wife, mother, daughter and sister, and always prepared to do kind acts for
her family and friends.  Her untimely death is deeply mourned by her
husband; one daughter, Grace, 15 years of age; her mother, Mrs. Jessie
Fricke, of Guttenberg; two brothers, Reuben, of Guttenberg, and Oliver, of
Omaha, Neb., and many other relatives and friends by whom she will be sadly
missed. Her father, John Fricke, preceded her in death twenty-two years ago
and one sister, Miss Clara Fricke, died seventeen years ago.

On Saturday evening at Turner hall here the University of Dubuque Academy
defeated the G. H. S. basketball team by a score of 17 to 15.  It was a hard
fought battle and was witnessed by a fair sized crowd.

The body of John D. Tornowske, who was killed in an automobile accident at
Independence on last Thursday morning was brought to Guttenberg for burial
Saturday, and taken to the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Beyer, his
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, where funeral services were held on Sunday
afternoon, Rev. D. D. Welsh of the M. E. church officiating.  Deceased was
born on Dec. 26, 1888, at Bloomington, Wis., and was 34 years and 21 days of
age at the time of his death.  He attended school at Bloomington and after
graduating from the high school there he taught school for one year, after
which he attended a business college at Rockford, Ill.  After completing his
course at the Rockford Business college he accepted a position with the
Meuser Lumber company of Dubuque.  He was manager of the Meuser Lumber Co.
yards at Glen Haven, Wis., and Volga City, Ia., previous to going to
Independence three years ago to accept a position as manager of the Meuser
Lumber Co. business there, where he spent the remainder of his life.  He was
married at Dubuque Sept. 14, 1913 (or 1918?), to Miss Mattie Anderegg of
Guttenberg.  He was a young man of sterling integrity and worth.  His kind
and pleasing personality won him many friends by who he will be remembered.
He was a kind and true husband, father, son, brother and friend.  Mr.
Tornowske was also a member of the Masonic order, being a member of Elkader
lodge.  Members of the Masonic lodges of independence, Elkader, Volga City
and Glen Haven, Wis., attended the funeral in a body and officiated at the
services at the City cemetery, where the body was laid to rest.  The funeral
was very largely attended by relatives and friends from far and near, which
showed that deceased was highly respected by all who knew him.  He was also
well and favorably know in Guttenberg.  His untimely death is deeply mourned
by his wife; one daughter, Jannan, 8 years old; his mother, Mrs. Caroline
Tornowske, of Glen Haven, Wis.; six brothers, William, of Glen Haven, Wis.;
Charles, of Patch Grove, Wis.; Gus, of Monona, Ia., Julius, Harry and
George, of Bloomington, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Sprague and Miss Bess
Tornowske, of Bloomington, Wis., and numerous other relatives and friends,
and he will be sadly missed by all.

A number of young people were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Meyer in Jefferson township on Sunday evening.  All present report a good
time.  Music, dancing and games were the evening's program.  A big oyster
supper was also served and enjoyed by all.

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DAVE CASSAT QUITS CHAMBER POSITION
Resignation Recently Handed In, Becomes Effective Today.
SUCCESSOR TO START MARCH FIRST
Van Auken, However, Will Come Here for Annual Meet to Be Held Feb. 12.

David B. Cassat's resignation as executive secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce became effective this afternoon. Mr. Cassat will be identified with
the sales end of the cedar chest department of the Farley & Loetscher plant,
starting tomorrow. His successor, H. M. Van Auken of Mason City, will take
up his duties here March 1.  In the interim the office will be in charge of
H. H. Hanger. Mr. Van Auken, will, however, be present at the annual meeting
of the Chamber of Commerce, to be held at the Julien Dubuque hotel on Feb.
12, at which time his appointment will be officially announced.

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TWO WEDDINGS AT GUTTENBERG THIS WEEK
Guttenberg, Iowa, Jan. 31 -- Special:  Miss Oleta Ingwersen, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. Ingwersen, of Guttenberg, Virgil Harker, son of Mr. and Mrs.
A. C. Harker, of Oxford, Iowa, were married at St. John's Lutheran parsonage
here on Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock, Rev. E. Lehne performing the
marriage ceremony.  The couple was attended by Miss Nettie Mueller, of
Guttenberg, a friend of the bride, and Alva Ingwersen, of Guttenberg, her
brother.  A reception was tendered the newlyweds at the home of the bride's
parents after the marriage ceremony at the parsonage, a number of relatives
and friends being present.  Mr. and Mrs. Harker will reside on a farm near
Oxford.  Their many friends wish them a long and happy married life, as they
are both most worthy young people.

On Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Lahne united in marriage at St.
John's Lutheran church in Guttenberg, in the presence of a large number of
relatives and friends, Miss Amanda M. Biederman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Biederman, of this city, and Raymond T. Werges, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Werges, of near McGregor.  Miss Lydia Biederman, of Guttenberg, a sister of
the bride, and Reuben Werges, of near McGregor, a brother of the groom,
acted as attendants.  After the marriage ceremony at the church, a reception
was held in honor of the worthy young couple at the home of the bride's
parents here, at which a number of near relatives were present.  Mr. and
Mrs. Werges will make their home on a farm near McGregor, and the best
wishes of a large circle of friends go with them on their journey through
life.  Both young people are well and favorable known in this community and
are held in the highest esteem by all.


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HEAGREN FINED FOR NEGLIGENCE
Man In Charge Of Dynamite Work On Rockdale Road In Court.

EXPERT SUPERVISES THE WORK NOW
Heagren Arrested Last Week When Blast Sends Rocks Through Roofs of Several
Homes.

Carl Heagren, in charge of the blasting work in connection with the
improvement of the new Rockdale road, was fined $10 and cost by Judge John A
Cunningham in police court this morning.  He was charged with negligence.
Heagren was arrested last week after a charge of dynamite which had been
exploded sent several large rocks through the roofs of homes on Southern
avenue.  He had been at liberty since his arrest on bonds.

Following the incident which caused Heagren's arrest, the contractors,
Groves & Sons of Minneapolis, agreed to a suggestion that further work of
this nature be conducted under the supervision of an expert accetable to the
city.  An expert has already been agreed upon and is in charge.

Two other persons brought into police court this morning were discharged.

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IRON BAR PUT AT BRIDGE APPROACH
Operated And Lighted By Electricity; Replaces Wooden Gate.

A heavy iron bar capable of resisting assaults by automobiles has been
installed at the Dubuque approach to the Dubuque-East Dubuque High bridge in
place of the old wooden gate. The bar will be well lighted at night and no
driver, consequently, will have any excuse for bumping into it, bridge
officials say. It is operated by electricity and can be raised and lowered
by the tollman.

ALLEGED PAROLE VIOLATOR IS HELD
Theodor  Ruhl Picked Up Here By Deputy Sheriff

Theodore Ruhl was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Al Houston on a charge
of violating his parole from a state institution, where he was sentenced
several years ago on a charge of forgery.  Ruhl is being held pending the
arrival of an officer from the state board of parole from whom the request
for his arrest was received by Sheriff Kennedy. Ruhl was sentenced in Cedar
Rapids to a long term but paroled after serving about three years.  He was
paroled to a Bellevue man by whom he has been employed.  A few days ago, it
is understood, Ruhl left Bellevue and came to Dubuque.  Before leaving he is
said to have written to the parole board telling them of his intention of
coming to Dubuque.

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MRS. E. J. O'ROURKE CLAIMED BY DEATH
End Comes After Nine Days' Illness; Taught In Local Schools

Nettie B., the beloved wife of Edward J. O'Rourke, passed peacefully to her
eternal home, at the family residence, 470 West Locust street, at 8:45
Tuesday evening. Mrs. O'Rourke's death followed a nine days' illness of
pneumonia.  All that medical skill and loving care could do were of no
avail.  Twice she rallied bravely, and her passing came as a crushing blow
to her loved ones and her friends.

The deceased, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John J. Baehler, was
born and reared in Dubuque.  She graduated from the Dubuque High school as
valedictorian of her class, and also from the Dubuque City Teachers'
Training class.  For a number of years she had been a most successful
teacher in the Dubuque public schools.  Her faithfulness to her duties was
appreciated by her associates, her pupils and their parents.

On Sept. 2, 1915, she was united in marriage to Edward J. O'Rourke. Mrs.
O'Rourke was endowed with noble traits of character.  Her life was one of
deep devotion to her husband and her home. She leaves to mourn her loss her
bereft husband, one sister, Miss Frances Baehler, of this city, and a
brother, Fred J. Baehler, of Chicago.  The funeral arrangements will be
announced later.