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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Friday, November 1, 1918

Seven Iowans in Casualties Today.
Washington, Nov. 1 -- Seven Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists for today. They contained a total of 1501 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 217; missing in action, 66; died of wounds, 126; died from accident and other causes, 7; prisoners, 6; died from aeroplane accident, 1; lost at sea, 1; died of disease, 171; wounded severely, 171; wounded, degree undetermined, 338; wounded slightly, 397. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action - Privates:
Basil B. Blevins, Humeston, Ia.
Louis E. Odell, Bedford, Ia.

Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Lloyd L. Hoffa, Sanborn, Ia.
Lorn Watkins, Oskaloosa, Ia.

Wounded Severely - Private:
Harry Distelhorst, Burlington, Ia.

Wounded Slightly - Private:
Elmer E. Folander, Davenport, Ia.

Missing in Action - Corporal
Arthur M. Hamilton, Des Moines, Ia.
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Jesse J. Musgrave Safe Overseas
Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Musgrave of North Liberty have received word from their son Jesse J., that he has arrived safely overseas. The young man has been in the service since November, 1917 and is a member of the 133 infantry, headquarters company.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, November 2, 1918

When you meet a howler who blames his environment, his generation, his fellows, his country .... you find a man who has failed in himself.

Four Iowans in Casualties Today
Washington, Nov. 1 -- Four Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists for today. They contained a total of 322 names divided as follows: Wounded severely, 55; wounded, degree undetermined, 147; wounded slightly, 110. The Iowans are:

Wounded Severely - Private:
Perry T. Brown, Sioux City, Ia.

Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Errol G. Leyda, Bloomfield, Ia.
Lewis Wunchell, Wall Lake, Ia.

Wounded Slightly - Private:
Wm. B. Morrissey, Albia, Ia.
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Martin C. Hiscock Goes Overseas
Corporal Martin C. Hiscock, of Clear Creek township, is on his way overseas. He is one of the Johnson county boys who went to Camp Poke. Later he went to Camp Merrit. Corporal Hitchcock is a nephew of Walter and Fred Cox, of Clear Creek township.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Monday, November 4, 1918

Husband and Wife Die
Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Donovan who have been residing on the Donovan homestead near Oxford are both victims of pneumonia, following influenza. Mrs. Donovan (Catherine Flannery) died Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, and Mr. Donovan died at 3 o'clock, Sunday morning. Dr. Donovan leaves two brothers, Dr. W.H. Donovan, of Iowa City, and Attorney M.L. Donovan of Omaha. Both young people were highly esteemed, and will be mourned by the community of which they were known since childhood. A private funeral was held this morning with interment in Oxford cemetery.

Lone Tree Reporter: Adolph Bushek, a Riverside boy died of pneumonia last week, on the sea. The remains of the young soldier will be brought home for burial. Three of Riverside's heroes have now made the supreme sacrifice.

Iowa Man Candidate for Presidency.
General James B. Weaver, one of the progressive leaders of Iowa and a man of national prominence, was twice nominated for president, says Professor F.E. Haynes in a biography of James B. Weaver soon to be published by the State Historical Society of Iowa. With the exception of J.F.R. Leonard, who in 1900 received a popular vote of 1059 as the candidate of the United Christian party, James B. Weaver has been the only Iowan ever nominated for president of the United States. In 1880 General Weaver was the choice of the Greenback Labor party for president; and he received 308,578 votes, chiefly from the States of the Middle West. Again in 1892 he was the candidated of the Populist party. After an extensive campaign -- only less spectacular than the Bryan campaign of 1896 -- Mr. Weaver received 1,027,329 popular votes and twenty-two electoral votes. This was the only time between 1860 and 1912 that a third party candidate received recognition by the electoral college.

News of Wellman and Vicinity
-It has been announced that Henry Dungar and Miss Flossie Toms were married Thursday evening. Congratulations!
-Ed Morrow and wife now have three sons in France, having received word last week of Clark's safe arrival. Keith and Webb having been there several months past.

Forty-Six Iowans on Casualty Lists
Washington, Nov. 4 -- Forty-six Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists for yesterday and today. The contained a total of 1501 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 217; missing in action, 66; died of wounds, 126; died from accident and other causes, 7; prisoners, 6; died from aeroplane accident, 1; lost at sea, 1; died of disease, 171; wounded severely, 171; wounded, degree undetermined, 338; wounded slightly, 397. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action - Privates:
Grover Classen, Reinbeck, Ia.
Willard Fleming, Fountain City, Ia.

Died of Wounds - Privates:
Ralph L. Zane, Lake City, Ia.
George W. Briney, Larchwood, Ia.

Died of Disease - Privates:
Leonard B. Hegland, Radcliffe, Ia.
Ellis Strait, Grand Junction, Ia.
Ray Barton, Belmond, Ia.
Clarence C. Chappell, Corning, Ia.
Lynn L. Dean, Lamont, Ia.
Leonard W. Potter, Granger, Ia.
Harley F. Thompson, Bloomfield, Ia.

Wounded Severely:
William A. Jeffery, Andalusia, Ia., lieutenant.
Vernon E. Ackelson, Winterest, Ia., corporal
Virgil G. Curry, Creston, Ia., musician
Eldon Anderson, Council Bluffs, Ia., private
Niels Larson, Walnut, Ia., private
Enos A Lauterbach, Mt. Pleasant, Ia., private
Elmer E. Pierce, Ottumwa, Ia., private
Walter J. Schara, Dubuque, Ia., private

Wounded - Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Mathais M. Green, Cascade, Ia.
Cecil Halley, Waterloo, Ia.
Fred F. Haworth, Richland, Ia.
Sylvester Holt, Clinton, Ia.
Edward N. Holm, Davenport, Ia.
Paul N. Kirk, Atlantic, Ia.
Grant Kirkpatrick, Creston, Ia.
Frank J. McDonald, Ottumwa, Ia.
Orin F. Mennally, Harlan, Ia
Lorenzo L. Burgess, West Marion, Ia.
Frank W. Dodd, Swaledale, Ia.
Dewey D. Dunkenson, Fountanelle, Ia.
William H. Ewing, Pacific Junction, Ia.
William O. Phillips, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Charles D. Riley, Ottumwa, Ia.
Evald M. Rodin, Burlington, Ia.

Slightly Wounded:
Leroy S. Barber, Marion, Ia., sergeant
Frank F. Johnson, Marshalltown, Ia., corporal
Ray V. Atchison, Oskaloosa, Ia., private
August C. Bloom, Stanton, Ia., private
Levi H. Cutshall, Ft. Dodge, Ia., private
Frank C. Zimmerman, Lyons, Ia., private
Alvin Powell, Keokuk, Ia., private
John R. Johnson, Des Moines, Ia., private
John C. Lamb, Ogden, Ia.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Tuesday, November 5, 1918

27 Iowans in Today's Casualties
Washington, Nov. 5 -- Twenty-seven Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists for yesterday and today. They carried a total of 1308 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 124; died of wounds, 75; died of accident and other causes, 5; died of disease, 108; wounded, degree undetermined, 257; wounded slightly, 484; missing in action, 44; wounded severely, 210; prisoners, 1. The Iowans are:

Died of Disease - Privates:
John E. Hayner, College Springs, Ia.
William Nigg, Davenport, Ia.
Walter O. Edmondson, Orient, Ia.
Geo. H. Broughton, Modale, Ia.
John Grunnett, Sabula, Ia.

Died of Wounds - Privates:
Lowell S. Leytham, Harlan, Ia.
Christian L. Nissen, Cedar Falls, Ia.
William F. Plank, Webster, Ia.

Wounded Severely - Privates:
Harvey A. Thomas, Mediapolis, Ia.
Charles M. Atkins, Woodbine, Ia.
Marvin W. Crow, Gilmore City, Ia.
Arthur J. Pirotte, Mystic, Ia.

Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Guy S. Brewer, Des Moines, Ia., Major
Elery M. Anderson, Elliott, Ia., private
Newel B. Dorman, Edgewood, Ia., private
Frank C. Harker, Ottumwa, Ia., private
Frank M. McMahon, Bernard, Ia., private
Albert E. Peyer, Ossian, Ia., private
Andrew A. Kenney, Lyons, Ia., private

Wounded Slightly:
James H. Donahue, Sioux City, Ia., lieutenant
Edward R. Wallace, Council Bluffs, Ia., sergeant
Alfred F. Feldhahn, Walnut, Ia., corporal
Geo. Emlet, Muscatine, Ia., private
Albert Antonsen, Sioux City, Ia., private
Charles B. Kridler, Gowrie, Ia., private
Arthur C. Snyder, Spencer, Ia., private
Earl H. Travis, Cedar Rapids, Ia., private

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, November 6, 1918

28 Iowans in Today's Casualties
Washington, Nov. 6 -- Twenty-eight Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists for today. They carried a total of 1076 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 82; died of wounds, 59; died of accident and other causes, 1; died of disease, 109; wounded, degree undetermined, 370; wounded slightly, 366; missing in action, 10; wounded severely, 210. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action:
Emory J. Pike, Des Moines, Ia., lieutenant colonel
John D. Cooper, Clarinda, Ia., private
Wm. P. Smith, Vinton, Ia., private

Died of disease - privates:
Frank A. Feller, Spragueville, Ia.
Harry S. Larrabee, Charles City, Ia.
Richard B. Love, Charles City, Ia.
Geo. Henak, Oxford Junction, Ia.

Wounded Severely - Corporals:
John T. Harker, Merrill, Ia.
Fay H. Houlton, Ireton, Ia.
Rudolph L. Marth, Britt, Ia.
Wm. W. Maus, Dubuque, Ia.
Oscar W. Olson, Centerville, Ia.
Robert A. Payne, Fayette, Ia.

Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
George F. Baker, Rhodes, Ia., corporal
Philip S. Jones, Corning, Ia., bugler
Ray Beall, Marion, Ia., private
Frank Spillman, Seymour, Ia., private
Melvin G. Hagg, Evanston, Ia., private
Alfred Miller, Barney, Ia., private
Lee J. Powers, Boone, Ia., private
Lionel A. Walker, Cedar Rapids, Ia., private
Harry S. Zanfes, Sioux City, Ia., private

Slightly Wounded:
Hugh J. Schuck, Iowa Falls, Ia., sergeant
Carl L. Ryan, Jamaica, Ia., corporal
Wm. Morrow Bauer, Shelby, Ia., mechanic
Harry Oddy, Davenport, Ia., private
Carl H. Hass, Preston, Ia., private
Francis A. Rideout, Earlhorn, Ia., private

Glenn Shalla Writes Home
Glenn Shalla, of the 109th Engineers' Band, writes to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shalla, at 512 E. Church street, telling them that he was in the best of health while on his trip from Camp Cody to the Atlantic coast. He also speaks of the Red Cross, and says that they are doing a wonderful work for the boys, and treating them all alike.

Old Resident Dies Here.
James Lacina is dead at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Rebal, at 1119 east Fairchild street. He was 77 years old and died of complaints incident to old age. He has been in poor health for a long time. Mr. Lacina was a native of Bohemia but came here in his youth. He is survived by six sons and two daughters. They are: James, Frank and Charles, prosperous farmers of this vicinity; JOseph of Burlin, N. Dakota and John of Fort Dodge. The daughters are: Mrs. Frank Rebal of this city and mrs. Frank Dediager of Union township. Funeral arrangements can not be made until the two sons who live away from here can be heard from.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Thursday, November 7, 1918

Thirty-Four Iowans in Casualties Today
Washington, Nov. 6 -- Thirty-four Iowans were mentioned in today's casualty lists. They contained a total of 1189 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 250; died of wounds, 166; died of disease, 244; wounded severely, 118; wounded slightly, 165; died from accident and other causes, 8; died from aeroplane accident, 1; missing in action 123; prisoners, 3; wounded, degree undetermined, 111. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action:
Harold A. Spaun, Frankville, Ia., corporal
Francis W. Steele, Boone, Ia., bugler
Jay Leonard, Aplington, Ia., private
Leo C. Breen, Titonka, Ia., private
Herman G. Thielmann, Alvord, Ia., private
Elmer M. Wilson, Corwith, Ia., private
Andrew A. Christensen, Hampton, Ia., private
Alexander S. Drish, East Pleasant Plain, Ia., private

Died of Wounds
Adouljh R. Lodden, Ft. Dodge, Ia. [no rank given]
Fred L. Stendel, Elkader, Ia. [no rank given]

Died of Disease - Privates:
Roy Babcock, Galt, Ia.
Van C. King, Curlew, Ia.
Fred W. Folkers, Anamosa, Ia.
Henry J. Forde, Decorah, Ia.
Hubert R. Leonard, Coggon, Ia.
Martin Manning, Lyons, Ia.
Conrad H. Anderson, Albert City, Ia.
Geo. W. Harvey, Montour, Ia.
Clarence E. Scott, Germania, Ia.
Morton P. Topping, Wellman, Ia.

Wounded Severely - Privates:
Geo. Heidenreich, Rockford, Ia.
Robert W. Price, Numa, Ia.
Claude D. Stansberry, Sioux City, Ia.
John E. Ewoldt, Manning, Ia.
Frank Hagerman, Davenport, Ia.

Missing in Action - Privates:
Thomas W. Garrington, Beason, Ia.
Henry Otten, Davenport, Ia.

Died of Disease & Other Causes - Privates:
Harold Cochran, Letts, Ia.

Wounded, Degree Undetermined- Privates:
Harry O. Harrington, Manchester, Ia.
Sylvester Simon, Davenport, Ia.
David L. Redman, Ottumwa, Ia.

Wounded Slightly - Privates:
Alonzo J. Lull, Valley Junction, Ia.
Earl Moore, Gravity, Ia.

Marine Casualties - Killed in Action:
Private John J. Smith, Albia, Ia.
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Three Sons Victims in the Fighting
Private Ray W. Hicok, of Waterloo, member of the 168th is being invalided home from France, unfit for further service. He is now at Ellis Island, the eldest of three brothers in company B. A brother Hugh, was wounded last May and sent to a hospital for a long term, while the youngest son Carl, of the same company, only seventeen, has not been heard of since May.

Solon Boy Dies at Camp Dodge
Wesley Sovers, a Solon boy died of Spanish influenza, at Camp Dodge. He was a splendid soldier, and leaves to grieve for him, his mother, four brothers and two sisters. The community sympathizes with the sorrowing family.

West Liberty Soldier Dies
James D. Raver, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Ravner, of West Liberty, died, it is probably, after reaching France. A letter was received yesterday by his parents, from his Medical Captain, telling of the brave young soldier's fight with death. He left for Camp Pike on July 23, and in a few weeks went east. Nothing had been heard from him since he left the states. His parents, three sisters and a brother survive. West Liberty will hold public memorial services on November 13. It is expected that the government will have sent further information by that time.

Celebrate 39th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Weeber of the west side surprised the parents of the latter, Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Rowland with a party at their home last evening. The even commemorated the thirty-ninth wedding anniversary of the Rowlands. the guests at the supper were the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland and numbered thirty. Friends hope the estimable grand parents may live to celebrate their golden anniversary.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, November 9, 1918

Edwards Funeral Monday
The remains of Mabel Bowen Edwards will arrive in Iowa City tonight after the journey from Harlowton, Mont. The funeral will be held from the Mortuary on Monday.

Ruthven Boy a Prisoner in Germany
Washington, Nov. 9 -- A.O. Gaard of Ruthven, Iowa is among the Americans held prisoner at the German camp at Rastat.

Mrs. Loney Dies in Laramie, Wyo.
Mrs. Patrick Loney, of Laramie, Wyoming, died of pneumonia, Friday at 11:45 p.m. Surviving her, are her stricken husband and a son, two weeks old. Mrs. Loney was formerly Miss Zella Bolton of Iowa City. The remains will be brought to Iowa City, when funeral arrangements wil be made. Friends extend their sympathy to the afflicted family.

Burial Ground for Returned Soldiers
At a meeting of the city council last night a portion of the Oakland cemetery was set aside to be dedicated to the exclusive use of returned soldiers and sailors of the great world war. Lot B of Bock 30 was the plat selected and recommended by Ray F. Werick, landscape engineer, who has the laying off of the cemetery and the new secitons thereof, and his recommendations were approved by the council. The returned bodies of the boys from France or from cantonments may be place therein, as well as those who die at any future time. That portion of Center street recently vacated was designated as an entrance to the cemetery and will probably be beautified for that purpose instead of being used as a burial ground.

John A. Hughes Killed at Moline
John A. Hughes was killed in a street car accident in Miline, Illinois, last Monday. He was born in Buda, Illinois, October 3, 1852. He was married to Miss Alice Lyons of Oxford, Iowa, in 1875. Two sons and one daughter survive, Arthur, of Eldon, John in the service, Mrs. Grant Smith, of Vale, Missouri, beside four sisters and one brother. The funeral services were held Thursday at 9 o'clock, at the Oxford cemetery, and were conducted by the Reverend Mr. Crowther.

Twenty-Eight Iowans in Today's List
Washington, Nov. 9 -- Twenty-eight Iowans were mentioned in today's casualty lists. They contained a total of 981 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 263; died of wounds, 251; died of disease, 170; wounded severely, 22; wounded slightly, 46; died from accident and other causes, 3; prisoners, 1; wounded, degree undetermined, 125. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action - Privates:
Max. M. Wren, Van Wert, Ia.
Peter Anderson, Marshalltown, Ia.
Kirk H. Duncan, Lynnville, Ia.
Vincent Kirvin, Winterset, Ia.
Floyd A. Moore, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Fred C. Subcliff, Clinton, Ia.

Died of Wounds - Privates:
Marious H. Christiansen, Ringsted, Ia.
Nelson F. Ratcliff, Hopkinton, Ia.

Died of Disease:
John W. Verseck, Prescott, Ia., sergeant
William T. Bohn, Lamont, Ia., corporal
Pearl E. Loy, Larimore, Ia, corporal
Elvin Cecil, Stockport, Ia., private
Thomas H. Martin, Des Moines, Ia., private
August Schroeder, Preston, Ia., private
George S. Wells, Kalona, Ia., private
Harold L. Kirby, Elliott, Ia., private

Died from Accident & Other Causes:
John W. Delong, Tru--, Ia., private

Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Kenneth C. McDonald, Chillicothe, Ia., sergeant
Claude W. Oyster, Villisea, Ia., corporal
Harold C. Moore, Garrison, Ia., corporal
William D. Alliman, Wayland, Ia., private
Roland L. Dyslin, Aurelia, Ia., private
Lloyd Lee Lowe, Gravity, Ia., private
Byron L. Wilson, Mt. Vernon, Ia., private

Wounded Slightly:
John S. McDonald, Sioux City, Ia., sergeant
Stacy E. Welborn, Centrill, Ia., wagoner
Charles F. Schliewert, Mason, Ia., private
Joseph Hruska, Cedar Rapids, Ia., private

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Monday, November 11, 1918

Fifty Iowans on Casualty List
Washington, Nov. 11 - Fifty Iowans are mentioned in the casualty list to today. They carried a total of 2454 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 782; died of wounds, 262; died of accident and other causes, 11; died from aeroplane accident, 4; died of disease, 77; wounded severely, 1447; wounded [remainder illegible]. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action
Lewis P. Rog---- [remainder illegible], lieutenant
Clarence M. Elliot, Fort Dodge, corporal
Roy L. Collins, [town illegible], corporal
William D. Miller, [town illegible], corporal
Edward Albert, Montgomery, Ia., corporal
Thomas M. Rut ------d, Ross, Ia., private
Lowery G. War---, Des Moines, Ia., private
Allert Buss, Little Rock, Ia., private
Walter A. Gillis, Osage, Ia., private
Swan Gimre, Chester, Ia., private
Roy Robinson, [town illegible], private
Paul Obeirn, Gravity, Ia., private
William C. Kuhl-----n, Northwood, Ia., private
Walter E. Enneberg, ----sgar, Ia., private
Chester Bishop, [town illegible], private
Thomas E. Wood, ---mer, Ia., private
Clinton C. Hendrin, [town illegible], private
Lee Walsh, Whittmore, Ia., private
James P. Slattery, Waterville, Ia., private

Died of Wounds - Private:
Masinus Jensen, [town illegible]

Died of Accident & Other Causes - Private:
Jake Koning, Rock Valley, Ia.

Died of Disease - Privates:
George W. Dallenback, Sumner, Ia.
Sylvester Kasparbaser, Templeton, Ia.
Carl W. Hanson, Ringsted, Ia.
John G. Liechty, Y---er, Ia.
Oscar J. Hegg, Osage, Ia
Parker N. Reeves, Bloomfield, Ia.
Gay Letcher, Buffalo Center, Ia.
Erie J. Lindborn, Pilot Mound, Ia.
Roy J. Meyer, Floyd, Ia.
Albert W. McKenney, Sioux City, Ia.
Fred C. Meyer, Odebolt, Ia.
James I. Kairsn, Anamosa, Ia.
William M. Kellerhals, Noble, Ia.
Henry B. Uhlenkamp, Haptown, Ia.

Missing in Action - Privates:
Arthur W. Riley, Irvington, Ia
James M. Ward, Britt, Ia
Joe Bumstein, Ottumwa, Ia
Clyde L. Messick, Burlington, Ia
Joe W. Zarecky, Cedar Rapids, Ia

Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Francis Nagent, Washburn, Ia, sergeant
Glenn B. Shephard, Panora, Ia., private
Orval Ward, Jewell, Ia., private
Rene Lambert, McCausland, Ia., private

Wounded Severely - Private:
Bernhart P. Merkle, Dana, Ia

Wounded Slightly:
Karl M. Ringland, Oskaloosa, Ia., sergeant
Lyte J. M------lia, Schaller, Ia., sergeant
James Jackson, Burlington, Ia., corporal
Wendel J. McHugh, Clarinda, Ia., private
Charles P. Ves-ler, Oskaloosa, Ia., private

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Tuesday, November 12, 1918

Marshal Smid of Lone Tree Injured
Marshal John Smid of Lone Tree celebrated Monday in rather an unusual manner. He rang the fire bell until the rope broke and then took a ladder to go up and fix it. The ladder slipped and he was precipitated to the
ground. An arm was broken, two or three ribs, and many cuts and bruises. He was rendered unconscious but rallied later in the day.

Twenty-Six Iowans in Lists Today
Washington, Nov. 12 - Twenty-six Iowans were mentioned in the casualties announced for today. The carried a total of 1198 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 362; died of wounds, 138; died from accident and other causes, 7; died of disease, 225; wounded, degree undetermined, 107; wounded slightly, 148; missing in action, 176; wounded severely, 34. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action:
Roy Randolph, Melford, Ia., corporal
Charles J. McVay, Burlington, Ia., private
Clifford A. Larimer, Laurens, Ia., private
Charles F. Willis, Desoto, Ia., private
Harry A. Kimball, Clear Lake, Ia., private
Jesse J. Kite, Casey, Ia., private
Will Roseveid, Hull, Ia., private

Died of Wounds:
Wylie Margeson, Maquoketa, Ia., corporal
Levi Albertson, Leland, Ia., private

Died of Disease:
Russel L. Coe, Grand Junction, Ia., cook
Joseph H. Schwartz, Green, Ia., private
Dayle S. Reeves, Washington, Ia., private
Harry E. Tangeman, McGregor, Ia., private
Albert H. Holverson, Waukon, Ia., private
Jesse G. Mundfrom, Nashua, Ia., private

Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Everett T. McCurray, Des Moines, Ia., sergeant
Archie B. Fleming, Waterloo, Ia., corporal
Oren O. Adams, Winterset, Ia., private
Jens P. Jensen, Estherville, Ia., private

Missing in Action - Privates:
Carl C. Weisbrod, Des Moines, Ia.
Karl V. Sharpe, Oskaloosa, Ia.

Wounded Severely - Private:
Albert M. Milota, Cresco, Ia.

Wounded Slightly:
Palmer Wilson, Washington, Ia., sergeant
Joseph A. Meester, Rock Rapids, Ia., mechanic
Thomas Maher, Council Bluffs, Ia., private
Gilbert Simmons, Ia., private

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, November 13, 1918

George Wells Dies Overseas
George Wells, a Kalona boy is reported dead in France by a [illegible] received by his parents a few days ago.

Lt. Edwin Yoder Arrives overseas
Lt. Edwin Yoder of Iowa City has arrived safely overseas, according to word received by his parents today.

Called East on Important Work
Mrs. Max Mayer who has accomplished such fine work in all the lines of war work she has undertaken, leaves tonight for New York whither she has been called on a very important mission. This explained in the following telegram. Carl Byoir will be remembered as a well known S.U.I. graduate. He is at present stationed at Washington where he is prominent in war work.
"Countess Losehi sent here by Italian government to study Vocational Training for women and women's industrial and sociological activities to be a guest of this government for 30 day tour. Would you care to accompany her as representing American government, arranging entertainments by local women's clubs and handling social end. All expenses paid by government. Wire answer care committee on Public Information" Carl Byoir

Wellman Aviator Died at Hancock
Galen Sitler, the son of Collet Sitler of Wellman died Sunday at Camp Hancock of pneumonia. The young man enlisted in the aviation corps after receiving an honorable discharge following four years service in the navy. The burial will be at Wellman.

The City
-Dick Dreyer made a business trip to Cedar Rapids today.
-Mrs. Frank Neuzil has gone to Cedar Rapids for a visit. Her son Dr. C.R. Neuzil is ill.
-Mary Strub the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Strub is improving after a brief illness.
-Mrs. J.P. Dostal, of Denver, Colorado, is visiting her daughter Mrs. Christian Hohenschuh.
-Lieutenant Edwin Baldwin has returned to Camp Dodge after a brief visit with friends here.
-Master Raphael Bashnagel is recovering from an illness that threatened to develop into pneumonia.
-Mr. Clement Boyle has returned to camp after a five day furlough. He is stationed at Fort Riley near Junction City, Kans.
-Vlasta Shimek has returned to her teaching at Strawberry Point after a vacation enforced by the closing of the school.
-Mrs. A.J. Burge is unable to be at her desk this morning. She is suffering from a cold combined with temporary exhaustion.
-William Hipp writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Hipp of his safe arrival in France. His brother Levi, has recovered from influenza at Camp Merritt, N.J. and is awaiting embarkation.
-Loran K. Conklin has sent word that he is safe and happy in France.

Adds D S Cross to Croix De Guerre
Sergeant Geo. Fairall has won a distinguished Service medal for bravery at the battle of Argonne Forest. Along with 161 other men of a platoon of the 112th Machine gun regiment he went out to capture Gun Nest 144. He was one of the 24 out of that number that came back. But these returned with only four of the 84 guns they had started out with. For this daring exploit the regiment was decorated with the much coveted guerre French straps. Sergt. Fairall already possessed a croix de guerre.

Seven Nurses to Southern Camp
Seven nurses who received their training at the university hospital left yesterday for Camp shelby at Hattiesburg, Miss. The following made up the contingent: Agnes Arenson, Gowrie; Anna Brinker, Preston; Ellen Carlson, Algona; Esther Lang, Grinnell; Sylvia Larson, Rolfe; Olive Nichols, Winnebago, Minn.; Dorothy Wolverton, Clermont. The Misses Rowena Spencer and Anna Irene Gormley who had planned to go with this group became victims of the October scourge.

Sixty Men Leave for Camp Pike
The following Iowa City and other men of the S.A.T.C. will leave this evening for Camp Pike infantry officers training camp. Other calls have been issued for the various O.R.T. camps which will bring the number of men to leave this week up to 169. Those leaving tonight:
Hays, Rovert W., Iowa City
Patter, Marshall L., Iowa City
Schneider, John A., Iowa City
Kampmeier, James F., Iowa City
Swift, James F., Iowa City
Martin, Avis W., Iowa City
Baker, Stanley, Selma, Iowa
Colburn, Leo W., Eagle Grove, Iowa
Ebersole, Paul F., Manson, Ia
Fuller, Dulay D., Mason City
Graff, Paul P.
Hamilton, Cleyce C., Keota, Iowa
Hanson, Clareace M.
Hoblitzel, Charles E., Ill.
Hunzinger, Francis J., Oak Park
Kildee, Miles J., Waterloo, Ia
Ehresman, Alvin H., Lisbon, Ia
Lang, Will I., Strawberry Point, Iowa
Locher, Earl A., Monticello, Ia
Nicholaus, Leo G., Wilton Junction, Iowa
Miles, Tedford W., Corydon, Ia
Miller, Robert J., Ireton, Ia
O'Brien, Willis J., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
O'Grady, James E., Ayrshire, Ia
Pickens, Robert F., Newton, Ia.
Poyneer, Frederick J., Cedar Rapids, Ia
Proctor, Rothwell D., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Raymond, Everett M., Des Moines, Ia.
Redmile, Harold R., Des Moines, Iowa
Sheppard, John H., Cedar Rapids, Ia
Smulekoff, Abe L.
Swain, Russel H., North English, Iowa
Wade, Martin J., Des Moines, Ia
Wilhelm, Earl L., Hartley, Iowa
White, Leland C., Harlan, Ia.
Zell, Edward H., Manson, Ia.
Albert, Maurice H.
Beier, W.R., Goodell, Ia
Christensen, Roy V., Spencer, Ia
Deittman, Henry
Frohwein, Geo. H.
Harrison, Walter, J
Murphey, John L.
Richardson, Earl C.
Schullhorn, Carl H.
Shaw, Clayton E.
Shuman, Harry W.
Von Lohstein, Arnold, Char Mixco, S.D.
Webb, Sidney L., Sibley, Ia
Campbell, W.H.
Clark, J.L., Davenport
Cournazer, E.C.
Fuller, O.B., Rolfe, Ia
Hollman, Edgar P., Ida Grove
Leeds, Glenn H., Cherokee, Ia
McIntire, Geo. S., Osceola
Smith, Dewey L., Columbus Jct.

Keep on Saving Shells and Pits
It is still highly necessary to save fruit pits and nut shells as is shown by the following telegram:
"Highly important that there be no let up in the collection of pits and nut shells regardless of date armistice is signed. Collections should continue. Large number of masks must be manufactured regardless of when peace is signed and orders have been received to collect large reserve stock carbon materials. Urgent that all materials already collected be assembled and shipped at earliest possible moment and that collections continue indefinitely."
The telegram came thru the National Red Cross and from the war department itself.

Iowa Casualties.
Washington, Nov. 13 - Twenty-three Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists released today. The carried a total of 1061 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 310; died of wounds, 100; died of disease, 189; wounded severly, 90; wounded, degree undetermined, 159; missing in action, 78; prisoners, 13; died of accident and other causes, 14; died of aeroplane accident, 2; died in sinking, 1; wounded slightly, 105.

Killed in Action
Privates
Herbert C. Christensen, Ruthven, Ia.
Carl E. Midkiff, Manchester, Ia.
George F. Smith, Rolfe, Ia.

Died of Wounds
Private
Fred Harper, Agency City, Ia.

Died of Disease
Privates
Chris N. christensen, Larchwood, Ia
Theodore Getting, George, Ia
George P. Helleso, Garvin, Ia
Henry A. Hailman, Bellevue, Ia
Walter L. Hickey, Independence, Ia

Missing in Action
Corporals
Orville Woodin, Cantril, Ia

Privates
harry E. Osteen, Ida Grove, Ia
Anfin O. Wood, Huxley, Ia
John Swatlowice, Cedar Rapids, Ia

Wounded, Degree Undetermined
Corporal
Arthur B. Parry, Pleasanton, Ia

Privates
Roy C. Dixon, Webster City, Ia
Horace B. Emerson, Cedar Falls, Ia
Joseph Koenigs, Mapleton, Ia

Wounded Slightly
Sergeant
Harold Brainard, Ft. Dodge, Ia

Privates
Charles S. Hopkins, Brandon, Ia
Henry H. Hudgens, Ottumwa, Ia
Felix H. Pededsen, Walnut, Ia
Roy J. Stone, Humeston, Ia

Wounded Severely
Corporal
Carl M. Gustafson, Albia, Ia.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Thursday, November 14, 1918

Iowa Casualties
Washington, Nov. 14 -- Twenty-six Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists released today. They carried a total of 1075 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 328; died of wounds, 115; died of accident and other causes, 4; died of disease 100; wounded severely, 72; missing in action, 156; wounded, degree undetermined, 161; and wounded slightly, 126. the Iowans are:

Killed in Action
Corporals
Charles Polton, Nevada, Iowa

Privates
Vincent E. Carney, Parnell, Ia.
George E. Lewis, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Argelo Aggazone, Centerville, Ia
Joe Hesser, Somers, Ia.

Died of Disease
Privates
Ira F. Brown, Lenox, Ia.
John R. Gunwall, Ridgeway, Ia.
Albert A. Howe, Viola, Ia.
Herschel E. Lynn, Des Moines, Ia.
Albert H. Polke, Webster, Ia.
Albert H. Schnirring, Sac City, Ia.
Willie Snavely, Waterloo, Ia

Wounded Slightly
Privates
Clifford E. Comingore, Fairfield, Ia
James L. Philips, Centerville, Ia
Samuel P. Jobusch, Hiteman, Ia

Missing in Action
Corporals
Paul H. Wilschultz, Marshalltown, Ia
Leo L. Hastings, Prescott, Ia
John P. Heiken, Atlantic, Ia
Ernest R. Mellis, Hartley, Ia

Wounded, Degree Undetermined
Corporals
Donald D. Corlett, Farmersburg, Ia

Wounded Severely
Privates
Herman Erlevine, Woodbine, Ia
Ellie Peterson, Red Cliffe, Ia

Died from Wounds
Privates
Walter, L. Byrna, Bernum, Ia
Russell W. Rippey, Ira, Ia
Albert Smith, Vinton, Ia.

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Dies After a Fall From Pony
Lawrence J. Maher, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Maher of Cosgrove, died yesterday morning shortly after ten o'clock without ever regaining consciousness after falling from a pony late Sunday afternoon. In company with a lad much older than himself he started for home. His companion, accustomed to horses, suggested that they make their mounts run and Lawrence not used to horseback riding, fell off the pony he was riding. He picked himself up, however, and had proceeded on foot when he was seized with bleeding from nose and mouth. He was taken home, but never rallied sufficiently to talk. He was the only boy in the family and aside from his parents is survived by four sisters all older. Lawrence lacked but a month of being ten years old. The funeral will take place from the Catholic church at Cosgrove Friday morning at 10 o'clock and the interment will be in the nearby cemetery.

Grand Old Man of Muscatine Gone
John S. Sternaman, known as the foremost of Muscatine's leading public spirited men, passed away at noon on Wednesday. His illness began with influenza and developed into pneumonia. And when he had apparently embarked on the road to recovery after this he was seized with colitis which proved to much for even his indomitable will. Mr. Sternaman was born in Muscatine 64 years ago and during his whole life was prominently identified with the vanguard of public spirited business men of his native city. He organized the Association of Commerce in Muscatine and as "Sternie" he was known as the father of league baseball in Muscatine. In 1900, he was married to Miss suzanne Musser, a member of one of Muscatine's leading families. In spite of being seriously crippled from rheumatism, Mr. Sternaman was an inspiration to those around him with his boupant spirit of cheerfulness. He will be buried tomorrow at two o'clock from his home at 207 Broadway. the services will be private and there will be no flowers.

Mrs. Mary Beebe Funeral Tomorrow
Mrs. Mary Beebe died at her home in Paulina, Iowa, November 12. Mrs. Beebe was at one time a resident of Iowa City, and was an aunt of Mrs. E.L. Brown, of east Fairchild street. She leaves a husband, two daughters and one son. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

Frank Dvorack Dies in France
Solon, Nov. 14 - Frank Dvorak son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Dvorak, retired farmers of Mt. Vernon, is dead in a hospital in France according to a telegram received by the parents. Death occurred October 12, and the impression prevails that he died from wounds. Frank was unmarried and 30 years of age. He left in the first draft and had been in France many months. Besides the parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Kolda of Solon, Mrs. Wm. Butler and Mrs. Rex Taylor, both of Mechanicsville. To the heart broken relatives deepest sympathy is extended.

Two Daughters Die in One Day
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mickelson, of Wauken (sic Waukon), Iowa are bereft of two daughters in the same day - one died in Chicago, and one in Minneapolis. Both died of influenza. Mrs. Marcel McCarthy of Minneapolis was 31 years old and is survived by her husband and five small children. Mrs. Hinkel of Chicago was 21 years old and is survived by her husband and one daughter.

The City
-Mrs. Harrison Billick is confined to her home with the Spanish influenza.
-Attorney H.L. Bailey has recovered, and returned to his office duties after a brief illness.
-R.W. Ford, formerly with the Commercial bank is leaving for Cedar Rapids, where he will be associated with his father, P.R. Ford in the Cedar Rapids National bank.
-Mr. and Mrs. J.H. McManus of the Burkley imperial received yesterday the word that their son Dr. Paul McManus had reached the other side in safety.
-Leroy Seydel celebrated his eighteenth birthday last night at his hime, at 403 South Lucas street. Ten couples were present, and the evening was spent in a pleasant social time, and in dancing.

Solon, Nov. 14 - Word has been received from overseas that Joe Frychek has been severely wounded in action. He is the son of Frank Frychek.

News Notes From Vicinity of Coneville
-Private Carl Jarvis of Burlingon died of wounds received during the battle at Chateau Thierry, according to word received by relatives and friends of the young man. His mother, Mrs. Ella Jarvis was born and reared on a farm in Louisa county near Conesville, and her many friends unite in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Elbert, and two sisters, Miss Myra, who is engaged in war work in Washington and Doris, at home.

-The sad news of the death of Mrs. Frank Briggs at her home in Wapello reached here Monday. Funeral at the Bethel church in Columbus Junction. Mrs. Briggs was formerly Miss Lettie Jarrard. She was born and raised on a farm one mile south of Cone. Besides her husband, parents, and brothers and sisters, she leaves a little baby girl five days old.

-Chet Estle shipped a car load of hogs from this market Thursday.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Friday, November 15, 1918

Killed in Action - Charles Noska
Charles Noska was born in Linn county January 12, 1893 [year difficult to read] and was killed in action on the battlefields of France on October _, 1918. He left for Camp Dodge on February 25, 1918 and from there was transferred to South Carolina and later to Camp Mills, L.I. He was a member of Co. 11, 118th infantry, 49th division [may be Co. 12]. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noska who with five brothers and five sisters mourn the loss of a loving son and brother. The brothers and sisters are Frank of Center Point, John of Brandt, S.D., Westly, Tony, Leo at home. Mrs. Clarence [illegible] of Mechanicsville, Mrs. John [illegible] of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. [illegible] Schultz of Cedar Rapids and Elizabeth and Frances at home.

Missing in Action - Chauncey M. Butler
Word was received on October 31st by Frank J. Butler of West Branch that his son, Private Chauncey M. Butler of Co. E. 215th engineers, was missing in action since September 26. He left Tipton April 30, 1918 for Camp Dodge, being there a short time, then went to Camp Travis, Texas. After being there a short time he left for Camp Mills, L.I. He remined but two days and then sailed for France. This was the first part of June. Chauncey had tried three different places to enlist before his call came but failed to pass the examination on account of his eyes. the last letter received from him was written September __, at which he was at the firing line.

Iowa Casualties
Washington, Nov. 15 - Twenty-two Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists released today. They carried a total of 1063 names divided as follows: Died of wounds 23; died of disease 276; wounded severely 59; wounded, degree undetermined, 170; missing in action, 278; killed in action 233; died of accident and other causes, 5; wounded slightly, 22. The Iowans follow:

Killed in Acton
Privates
Henry Heiken, Anamosa, Ia
Nicholas Reider, Gilbertville, Ia
Walter J. Meyochs, Stanley, Ia
Spencer R. Rausch, Spencer, Ia
Homer Dale, Linn, Ia
Milo E. Blatchelder, Langworthy, Ia
Bernard J. Carr, Lamont, Ia
Thomas F. Clynch, Grinnell, Ia
John P. Manlick, Reinbeck, Ia
Willet S. Hasbroack, Mapleton, Ia
Francis S. Larew, Iowa City, Ia
Charlie Lorenson, Akron, Ia

Died of Disease
Lieutenant
Rodney E. Crowley, Des Moines, Ia
Mechanic
Jay H. Fee, Beeck, Ia
Privates
Hiram A. Thayer, Castona, Ia
Dovie D. Pullen, Blockton, Ia
Marshall S. Sapp, Drakesville, Ia
Fred S. Schultze, Nora Springs, Ia

Wounded, Degree Undetermined
Privates
Jack H. Revans, Decorah, Ia
Arthur C. Bush, Davenport, Ia
Leslie W. Lewis, Wellman, Ia
Roy McCloney, Osceola, Ia
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Williamsburg News
- Word was received here this week that Mack Thoneson, died at sea October 4, while on the way to France. The body was carried to the end of the journey and buried in foreign soil. He had come to Williamsburg from Virginia, his home, and had worked in this place for five years. he left here last July with the select men for Camp Pike and was on his way over seas when he fell a victim to the influenza which took his life.

-It was a kind christian act and a splendid piece of work last Wednesday when forty men with their dinner pails and nineteen teams invaded the corn fields at Harry Jones' farm and finished up every row of corn before night. Harry Jones was among the first in this locality to fall a victim to the influenza and for days and weeks his case was critical. During this time his wife, mother and sister died in his home and it has been only within the week that any change could be seen in his case. The good work of the neighbors and townspeople speaks well for the kindly impulse that always beats for the brother in distress.

-Mrs. Louise Eliza Greif, mother of Rev. H.P. Greif, the pastor of the St. Paul's Lutheran church, died Tuesday morning, November 12, at the home of her son after an illness extending over many weeks. Her death was due to anaemia. Mrs. Greif was born September 5, 1847 in Rostack, Mickenburg Schwerin, Germany. in 1849 she with her parents emigrated to America and settled in Fort Wayne, Ind. Later they lived in St. Louis and then in New Orleans, La. In April 1874 she was married to Rev. A.D. Greif who was at that time pastor of a congregation in Serbin, Texas. From that place he was called to Davenport, Iowa, where for twenty-eight years he had charge of a congregation. In 1909 Mrs. Greif with her husband went to reside in Charter Oak, Iowa, where Rev. Greif had accepted a call and where they lived until the death of her husband in the winter of 1914. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Greif gave up her home and came to Williamsburg, Iowa, where she has lived in love and comfort at the home of her son, Rev. H.P. Greif, at the Lutheran parsonage. Those surviving to mourn her loss are two children, Rev. H.C. Greif of Williamsburg, Iowa, and Mrs. F. Westphal of Chicago, two sisters, Mrs. F. Huettmann of New Orleans, and Mrs. A. Gassner of Washington, Mo., and one brother, Mr. Carl Odendahl of New Orleans and seven grandchildren. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, November 14 at Williamsburg at two o'clock and the burial will be at Charter Oak on Friday where the remains will be taken to be laid beside the body of the husband.

Kalona News
-Chas Meyers started to his Oklahoma home last night. Mr. E.E. Morgan took him to Washington to take the midnight train.
-Mrs. May Thompson will spend this week with her brother, Harrison Frank, in N.E. Sharon township.
-Married on the sixth inst. in Holy Trinity church, Richmond, Iowa, at 9 a.m., Miss Emma Critz, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.B. Critz, of English River township, and Mr. Willie Shalla of Jackson township.
-Lieutenant E.J. Messelschwerdt recently made his folks here a short visit. Emil was the first man drawn from Washington county, more than a year ago. He was taken into the Camp Dodge Officers' Training school and because of his efficiency he has been transferred to Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., as an instructor in the Officers' Training school. Emil will make good wherever he goes.
-The sad news came here last week that Dayle Recoes, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Recoes, south of town had died in France, a victim of the flu.

The City
-Mr. Cyrus Walker who claimed to be the first white child born in Iowa is dead at Oklahoma City. He was 84 years of age and was born in Jefferson county Sept. 22, 1832.
-E.B. Fackler is much better today, and gaining strength, while the little daughter of the family is now improving in an encouraging way, after their tedious illness.
-Licenses were issued at the office of the Clerk of the District Court for the marriage of Dan Dickel, 24 and Miss Katie Kinsinger 20, both of Washington county; also R.E. Pruyn 21, of Sanborn and Miss Ida R. Frohling, 18, of Belmond, Iowa.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, November 16, 1918

Iowa Casualties
Washington, Nov. 16 - Nineteen Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists today. They carried a total of 1075 names divided as follows: Killed in action 202; died of wounds, 156; died of disease, 173; wounded slightly, 163; missing in action, 267; died of accident and other causes, 3; died of airplane accident, 1; wounded severely, 28; wounded, degree undetermined, 82. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action
Privates
Paul H. Radford, Glenwood, Ia

Died of Wounds
Corporals
Dick Dunsbergen, Newton, Ia
Walter Dyrland, Calmar, Ia
Joseph E. Dvorak, Mt. Vernon, Ia
Merle Haney, Libertyville, Ia

Privates
Dee Avery, Shell Rock, Ia
John Vanveen, Pella, Ia

Died of Disease
Privates
Moty L. Delany, Decorah, Ia
George Kruger, Aston, Ia
Donald Nickersol, Sioux City, Ia
Arthur G. Witt, Hawarden, Ia
Joseph N. Banson, Marshalltown, Ia
Louie J. Kennedy, Rockwell City, Ia
Floyd W. Williams, Webster City, Ia

Wounded, Degree Undetermined
Privates
Will D. Hardly, Kinglley, Ia
Perry E. Herrick, Wappello, Ia
Theodore Zantes, Sioux City, Ia
Francis F. Fureld, Dallas, Ia

Corporals
Louis Louvar, Cedar Rapids, Ia

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Two Women Go to the County Jail
Two of the women who were arrested in the raid of rooms on Washington street Thursday night, Pearl Darling and Alma McClune, have gone to the county jail in default of the $800 bond required by Mayor Stebbins at the hearing yesterday. The others were dismissed. "The police department deserves full credit for this raid," said Mrs. Fiester, probation officer, this morning. "The acting night captain called me, and I assisted in the second trip to the rooms, but before that an officer had already secured one man, who escaped through the window and down a rope." It is believed that there were seven men and seven women in the rooms, but three of the women escaped. The rest of the party were taken to the station. mrs. Fiester declares that two of the women are a serious menace to any community.

Lose Infant Son Only a Day Old
Melvin Clarence, the new born son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roegler who live on the West Branch road died yesterday after only a few hours of life. The funeral was held from the Harmon undertaking rooms today at 3 o'clock.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
November 19, 1918

IOWA CASUALTIES
Washington, D.C., Nov. 19- Fifty-four Iowans were mentioned in the casualties today. The lists carried a total of 1509 names divided as follows:
Killed in action, 237; died of wounds, 69; died of disease, 401; wounded, degree undetermined, 110; wounded slightly, 366; missing in action, 40; died of accident and other causes, 2; prisoners, 48;

The Iowans are:

KILLED IN ACTION.
-Privates
Lee A. Green, Clarinda, Ia.
John D. Hulme, Wayland, Iowa.
James L. Kennedy, Dubuque, Ia.

DIED OF WOUNDS
-Privates.
Henry Angel, Montpelier, Iowa.

DIED OF DISEASE.
-Sergeants.
Charles J. Connors, Barnum, Ia.
Theodore H. Loetz, Sioux City, Ia.
Wm. J. Brandenburg, Dewitt, Ia.
-Wagonels.
Lloyd Odell, Beford, Ia.
Daniel Ray, Des Moines, Ia.
-Cook.
Harvy L. Goodwin, Newton, Ia.
-Privates.
Charles F. Dean, Chariton, Ia.
Loyal E. Matsey, Fulton, Ia.
Charles H. Hanson, Weston, Ia.
Thomas Bell, Des Moines, Ia.
Joseph C. Blake, New Vienna, Ia.
Henry D. Redenbaugh, Nevada, Ia.
Harry A. Sheets, Keota, Ia.
Edward W. Hartman, Marathon, Ia.
Don E. Jeffreys, Winterset, Ia.
John W. McGranaham, Newhall, Ia.
Frank P. Mels (or Meis), LeMars, Ia.
Walter Kleuver, Dixon, Ia.
Harley Vandament, Keota, Ia.
Virgil Knight, Rosehill, Ia.
Louis C. Murdock, Gilman, Ia.
Edward Nyberg, Long Grove, Ia.
Frank Kinyon, Turkey River, Ia.
David F. Kirk, Beacon, Ia.
Albert G. Shafer, Winthrop, Ia.
John L. Linderman, Given, Ia.

MISSING IN ACTION
-Privates
Ray C. Bowers, Sioux City, Ia.

WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETERMINED
-Corporals.
Stanley Darrell, Council Bluffs, Ia.
-Privates
Thomas M. Beresmord, Epworth, Ia.
Clarence A. Fuller, Fort Dodge, Ia.
Harvey M. Kelsay, Villisca, Ia.
George Box, Agency, Ia.
Samuel W. Vandel, Lineville, Ia.
Harold W. Wilson, Des Moines, Ia.

WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
-Sergeants
Clyde W. Greenwalt, Massona, Ia.
Corporal
Arthur A. Nelson, Centerville, Ia.
-Privates
Lester Gardner, Centerville, Ia.
Lyle Rittenhouse, Arlington, Ia.
Romauld Pomeranke, Bauton, Ia.
Guy M. Robshaw, West Liberty, Ia.
Fred McDonald, Ames, Ia.
Frank Schull, Corning, Ia.
George F. Swanson, Ottumwa, Ia.
James W. Kerr, Sigourney, Ia.
Henry W. Myer, Des Moines, Ia.
William Samuelson, Des Moines, Ia.

WOUNDED SEVERELY
-Privates
Frederick Bleuer, West Bend, Ia.
Roy W. Hocken, Winthrop, Ia.
Wm. I. Moore, Bloomfield, Ia.
Donald Patterson, Des Moines, Ia.

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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, November 20, 1918

Grand Jury is in Session
The grand jury selected for this session, from the twelve men drawn at the beginning of the year are as follows:
Elmer Conlter, foreman
M.J. Dwyre, J.A. Klump, A.E. Holubar, John P. Wagner, Harry Dysart, Wesley Kadlec, J.H. Donore, Bailiff; and Clyde E. Jones, clerk.

Mrs. Geo. Zenishek Died Last Week
Solon, Nov. 20 - Another one of Solon's few remaining early settlers lapsed into eternal sleep. Mrs. George Zenishek, Sr., passed away at her home Tursday evening, Nov. 14 at 8 o'clock. Grandma Zenishek was one of the oldest residents of Big Grove township, having resided here since the early 60's. She had been ill with pneumonia but had almost recovered when she was suddenly taken ill Thursday and the final summons came. She was 82 years of age and leaves the following to mourn a devoted wife and mother: Her husband and six daughters, Mrs. Anna Kreischer, Mrs. J.F. Kolda, Mrs. F.N. Meyers, Mrs. Bert Umbdenstock of Solon. Mrs. Anton Cervenka of Cedar Rapids and mrs. Joseph Hyneck of Mt. Vernon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mary's church, interment in a nearby cemetery.

Iowa Casualties
Washington, Nov. 20 - Forty-four Iowans were mentioned in the casualty lists released today. They carried a total of 1399 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 262; died of wounds, 145; died of accident and other causes, 5; died of disease, 145; wounded, degree undetermined, 230; wounded slightly, 318; missing in action, 94; prisoners, 18; severely wounded, 131. The Iowans are:

Killed in Action
Sergeant George A. Wilkinson, Winterset, Iowa
Corporal Leland P. Scott, Morning sun, Ia

Privates:
Ben M. Ooster, Shellrock, Ia
Lester L. Fletcher, Reimbeck, Ia

Died of Wounds:
Corporal William D. Blaisdell, Oelwein, Ia

Privates:
Vern R. Hawbaker, Rippey, Ia
Alvin Hench, Winterset, Ia

Died From Accident and Other Causes:
Private Johannes G. Bastmann, Lake Park, Iowa

Died of Disease
Sergeant Burr B. Boise, Independence, Ia

Privates:
Foster L. Dolan, Lisbon, Ia
Roy C. Hickman, Newton, Ia
Henry J. Urich, Ottumwa, Ia
George W. Smith, Garden Grove, Ia
James E. Clancy, Cascade, Ia
Clarence C. Wallace, Colfax, Ia
James F. Bradley, Clare, Ia
Joseph W. Cretzmeyer, Waverly, Ia
Wm A. Dickinson, Grundy Center, Ia

Wounded Severely
Sergeant Harry E. Compton, Mason City, Ia
Private Ned M. Goodchild, Havelock, Ia

Wounded, Degree Undetermined
Corporal Otto E. Ebleys, Ashton, Ia

Privates:
Emil Arbtia, Des Moines, Ia
Emmit P. Haffey, Rock Rapids, Ia
Henry A. Duerlo, Doon, Ia
Oran C. McMurray, Fairfield, Ia
Allie P. Moore, Dubuque, Ia
Glen L. Rhine, Creston, Ia
Carl J. Nevelyn, Davenport, Ia
George B. Forrest, Conrad, Ia
Clifford S. Paine, Burlington, Ia

Wounded Slightly
Sergeant John McComb, Council Bluffs, Ia

Privates:
Daniel G. Danielson, Ferguson, Ia
Earl E. Draper, Lenox, Ia
Fred B. Logeman, Manly, Ia
Otto R. Luers, West Burlington, Ia
Edward A. Mathews, Ionia, Ia
Joseph L. Shrew, Avoca, Ia
Fred B. McCracken, Hamburg, Ia
Edward F. Redlingshafer, Des Moines, Ia
James E. Reed, Farnhamville, Ia

Missing in Action
Privates:
Sczepan Szmemter, Dubuque, Ia
Carl Herrington, Redding, Ia
Clarence P. Holmdahl, Ft. Dodge, Ia
Emanuel M. Lucas, Davenport, Ia

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