Iowa
Old Press
The Arlington News
Arlington, Fayette co. Iowa
November 27, 1919
Last Service to Former Friends
Last week Rev. F.G. Young was called to Alpha to conduct the
funeral service of Frank Cummings, and this week also conducted
the funeral of Mabel Barnes, daughter of Mr. Cummings, at
Maynard. Both persons were members of Rev. Young's congregation
while pastor of the M.E. church at Maynard a number of years ago.
American Legion Notes
At a special meeting of Arlington Post No. 219, American Legion,
held in their rooms on Monday evening, Nov. 27th, the following
new members were taken in, making a total membership to date of
forty-five.
V.T Cushion
Dr. Willard Ingalls
Merle G. Hicks
Rev. John C. Hirschler
Charles A. Anderman
Edgar H. Miller
Frank L. Seedorff
Charles H. Gitchell was elected manager of the Basket Ball team
and Rev. J.C. Hirschler was elected Post Chaplain. The rooms over
the Rittenhouse Garage will be open all day Sunday for use of
ex-service men.
A Maynard Tragedy
Monday evening the town was greatly excited when it was made
known that the little six year old Darell Luce was missing. He
had come into the house with his sled and his mother, Mrs. George
McCann, asked him to take it out to a shed, and when it began to
get dark and he had not come into the house, a search was made
for him. It was in the river where his little body was found. The
river was frozen over and indications were that he had laid down
on his sled and given it a push with his foot out into the thin
ice about five feet where he broke through into four feet of
water.
Coroner Smittle at Waucoma was notified but he decided that an
inquest was not necessary. The little corpse was taken to Albert
Buenneke's undertaking parlors where it was prepared for burial
and the last services were held Wednesday afternoon at the
Methodist church.
Darrell Kenneth Luce was born August 7, 1913, at Waterloo, Iowa
and met his death November 17th, 1919, aged 6 years and 3 months.
Darrell was of a quiet, lovable nature and will be greatly missed
in the home as well as in the school and from his class in the
Methodist Sunday school. The sorrowing relatives have the
sympathy of the whole community.
Where There's a Baby On Farm Keep Rat-Snap
Rats are on most farms. Once they get inside the house - look
out. Rats kill infants biting them is not unusual. Nursing
bottles attract rats. Break a cake of RAT-SNAP and throw it
around. It will surely rid you of rats and mice. Three sizes, 25
cents, 50 cents and $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by W.E. Carpenter,
W. Shumway, and J.M. Welch & Son.
Farewell for Mrs. Handy
Mrs. C.M. Hazard entertained the Embroidery Club and a few
friends at her home Tuesday afternoon as a farewell courtesy to
Mrs. E.J. Handy who leaves the latter part of the week to spend
the winter with her mother in California.
- Marriages -
Belding-Rawson
Saturday, Nov. 1st, at the E.C. Richards home in Marshalltown,
occurred the marriage of Miss Leta Rawson and Dr. Paul H.
Belding. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Rawson, of
Arlington, and was for several years a resident of Waucoma. She
is a young lady of many accomplishments and fully capable of
making home a pleasant place for the man of her choice. The
groom, better known to all as "Bert", is a bright,
energetic young man, a graduate from the dental school at Iowa
City, and recently entered into partnership with his father in
the dental business. He is one of Waucoma's successful young men.
The young couple came to Waucoma Tuesday and will make this city
their future home. At present they are at the Dr. H.H. Belding
home, but will setup housekeeping for themselves when a suitable
residence can be secured. They both have a host of friends and
all will wish them much of happiness and prosperity. - Waucoma
Sentinel
Chapman-Harkin
The marriage of Miss Ruby L. Harkin was solemnized Thursday, Nov.
20, 1919 at 2:00 p.m., at the M.E. parsonage in Cedar Rapids, the
Rev. Jayne officiating. Miss Harkin is the youngest daughter of
Mrs. Lettie Harkin, and is held in the highest esteem by all in
the community where she was reared. she has been popular in
church, lodge and social circles; is of a cheerful, kindly
disposition and has so endeared herself to the many associates
that her removal to West Branch is learned with feelings of
sincerest regret.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman of West Union,
where he is both well and favorably known. He was among the first
to enlist from his home town, enlisting soon after war was
declared in the Coast Artillery, Co. 44, C.A.C., serving a year
and a half on foreign soil. Soon after his discharge from the
service Mr. Chapman went to West Branch where he is now
proprietor of a prosperous plumbing establishment.
Mr. and Mrs. Chapman will be at home to their many friends at
West Branch after Dec. 1st. The News joins in extending
best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Chapman for happiness and prosperity
thru life.
Oelrich-Talcott
Miss Blanche M. Talcott and Will Oelrich were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock Thursday, Nov. 20th at Greene, Iowa, the Rev.
Rembold, formerly of the Lutheran church at Lamont, performing
the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Talcott, graduating from the Strawberry Point High school with
the 1914 class. She is a member of the County Corner's M.E.
church, has been very popular in both church and social circles,
and has the sincere friendship of all. She wore a tailored suit
of dark blue serge with hat to match.
The groom has always lived in this community and is well and
favorably known. He was in the service for some time on this side
of the water. These young people are both well and favorably
known to a wide circle of friends who extend hearty
congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness and
prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Oelrich will be at home to their friends
on a farm southeast of Arlington.
Smith-Talcott
The marriage of Alice V. Talcott to Clifford G. Smith occurred at
Waterloo, Thursday, Nov. 20th. the bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Talcott, she graduated from the Strawberry Point
school with the 1917 class and has since taught in the country
schools near her home. The bride wore a beautiful dark blue gown
of embroidered georgette. She is a member of the M.E. church at
County Corners and has always resided in the community and her
friends are numbered by her acquaintance.
The groom is a likeable young man, highly esteemed by all who
have the pleasure of his acquaintance. He enlisted in the Aero
Service during the World War, being one of the survivors of the
Transport Tuscania and served many months on foreign soil. He is
a member of the M.E. church and Sunday School of this place where
he has been a most efficient worker. He is a charter member of
the Arlington Post, American Legion, and his genuine worth is
recognized by a very large circle of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to house keeping at once in the cozy home
on the groom's father's farm near Lamont, which was furnished and
ready for their occupancy. The News joins the many
friends of these excellent young people in wishing them a long,
happy and properous wedded life.
Reception
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Talcott gave a reception at their hospitable
home Friday evening in honor of Messrs. and Mesdames Will Olrish
and Clifford Smith, whose weddings occured Thursday, Nov. 20th.
About 100 relatives and friends were in attendance. The gifts
were many and beautiful.
[transcribed by S.F., June 2013]