Iowa
Old Press
Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
October 3, 1918
Waterloo, Ia. Oct. 3 -- W.?. Atkinson for four years a member of
the Iowa university football team and former speaker of the Iowa
House yesterday started a movement to have the athletic field at
the University of Iowa named Becker field in honor of Lieut. Fred
H. Becker, Waterloo, killed in action July 21. It is believed
that Becker is the first Iowa athlete to lose his life in France.
Casualty Lists
Washington, Oct. 3 - Eighteen Iowans were mentioned in today's
army casualty lists which carried a total of 497 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 187; missing in action, 8; wounded
severely, 212; died from wounds 27; died of disease, 1; died from
accident and other causes, 2. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Sergeants:
Arthur H. Berges, Burlington, Ia.
Killed in Action - Privates:
Laurence F. Cooper, Clarinda, Ia.
William L. Pierce, Council Bluffs, Ia.
August Van Oyen, Fairfield, Ia.
Louis Weiss, Woodbine, Ia.
Elmer Crowe, Laddsdale, Ia.
Edward Haut, Davenport, Ia.
Died of Wounds - Privates:
Hugo D. Schultz, Davenport, Ia.
Hilmar W. Sieloff, Buckeye, Ia.
Leslie W. Darling, Shenandoah, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Corporals:
Earl L. Middleton, Conrad, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Guy E. Bosley, Clarinda, Ia.
Howard A. Cloe, Bagley, Ia.
Clarence E. Gibson, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Russell Lewis, Red Oak, Ia.
George Wisch, Walnut, Ia.
Ronald N. Roberts, Waucoma, Ia.
Missing in Action - Privates:
Frank J. Baker, Marion, Ia.
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-Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Guy are the proud parents of a 6 1/2 pound
boy.
-Geo. E. Ranshaw, 23 & Edith B. Wray, 19 were licensed to
wed.
-Dick Madden, 20 & Myrtle Brant were licensed to wed.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Friday, October 4, 1918
Twenty-Seven Iowa Casualties Today
Washington, Oct. 4 -- Twenty-seven Iowans were mentioned in
today's army casualty lists which carried a total of 962 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 101; missing in action,
172; wounded severely, 574; died from wounds 67; died of disease,
24; died from aeroplane accident, 1; died from accident and other
causes, 6; wounded, degree undetermined, 12; wounded slightly, 1;
prisoners, 1. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
Charles E. Hartshorn, Farragut, Ia.
Alva G.L. Grover, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Stanley M. Krell, Winterset, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Sergeants:
Rennie E. Henry, Villisca, Ia.
Died of Disease - Privates:
Vernice E. Watson, Hazleton, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Captains:
Allen T. Hupp, Corning, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Lieutenants:
John P. Hanford, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Frank Kriz, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeants:
Claude V. Hart, Cherokee, Ia.
Clarence I. Calburn, Dunlap, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Corporals:
Paul E. Davis, Laforte, Ia.
Roy E. Hatfield, Greeley, Ia
Charles B. McGrath, Ontario, Ia.
Alvin Schroeder, Bellevue, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Alva H. Bloom, Norwich, Ia.
James H. Bonner, Logan, Ia
Charles B. Davis, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Robert J. Hoover, Fort Dodge, Ia
Earl S. Harvey, Fort Des Moines, Ia.
Leo W. Kinney, Creston, Ia
Adlai E. Bogeureif, Merrill, Ia.
Edmond Boland, Ft. Dodge, Ia.
Elnor Kibling, Estherville, Ia.
Arthur Zelle, Waverly, Ia.
Missing in Action - Privates:
Melvin Ewing, Postville, Ia.
Harold E. Bellmer, Dunkerton, Ia.
Wounded, degree undetermined - Corporals:
Martin Ferguson, Jefferson, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, October 5, 1918
Seventeen Iowan's on Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 5 -- Seventeen Iowans were mentioned in today's
army casualty lists which carried a total of 532 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 113; missing in action, 66; wounded
severely, 303; died from wounds 31; died of disease, 11; died
from aeroplane accident, 1; died from accident and other causes,
7. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action:
Sol Morris, Oskaloosa, Ia., Sergeant
Vinton C. Bradshaw, Battle Creek, Ia., Corporal
Donald E. Blakley, Montezuma, Ia., Private
Helof G. Holm, Decorah, Ia., Private
James M. Gallagher, Rockwell, Ia., Private
Arthur W. Kirchoff, Hartley, Ia., Private
Died from Wounds - Private:
Earl E. Sidmore, Britstol, Ia.
Wounded Severely:
Arthur C. Parson, Council Bluffs, Ia., Sergeant
Roland Bellmar, Waterloo, Ia., Corporal
Fenn Z.H. Cooney, Coon Rapids, Ia., Corporal
Roy C. Bowers, Sioux City, Ia., Private
Addison R. Herb, Pisgah, Ia., Private
Lawrence J. Beumer, Rock Valley, Ia., Private
George E. Lawson, Clarinda, Ia., Private
Dwight Long, Crawfordsville, Ia., Private
Died in Service (photo)
Private John Louis Mumm, Company A, 212th Engineers, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Mumm, of Lone Tree, who died at Camp Devins,
Massachusetts, last Sunday of pneumonia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Monday, October 7, 1918
Seventeen Iowans On Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 5 -- Seventeen Iowans were mentioned in the army
casualty lists today which carried a total of 532 neames divided
as follows: Killed in action, 113; missing in action, 66; wounded
severely, 303; died from wounds 31; died of disease, 11; died
from aeroplane accident, 1; died from accident and other causes,
7. The Iowans follow:
Killed In Action - Sergeants:
Sol Morris, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Killed in Action - Corporals:
Vinton C. Bradshaw, Battle Creek, Ia.
Killed in Action - Privates:
Donald E. Blakley, Montezuma, Ia.
Helof G. Holm, Decorah, Ia.
James M. Gallagher, Rockwell, Ia.
Arthur W. Kirchoff, Hartley, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Privates:
Earl E. Sidmore, Britstol, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeants:
Arthur C. Parson, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Corporals:
Roland Bellmar, Waterloo, Ia.
Fenn Z.H. Cooney, Coon Rapids, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Roy C. Bowers, Sioux City, Ia.
Addison R. Herb, Pisgah, Ia.
Faye Ashby, Bloomfield, Ia.
Lawrence J. Beumer, Rock Valley, Ia.
George E. Lawson, Clarinda, Ia.
Dwight Long, Crawfordsville, Ia.
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Died in the Service (photo accompanies article)
Private John Louis Mumm, Company A., 212th Engineers, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Mumm, of Lone Tree, who died at Camp Devins,
Massachusetts, last Sunday of pneumonia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Tuesday, October 8, 1918
Seventeen Iowans On Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 8 -- Sixteen Iowans were mentioned in the army
casualty lists today which carried a total of 593 names divided
as follows: Killed in action, 78; missing in action, 107; wounded
severely, 345; died from wounds 34; died of disease, 10; died
from aeroplane accident, 1; died from accident and other causes,
3; wounded slightly, 4; prisoners, 11. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
Leslie E. Bronniger, Quinby, Ia.
Fred L. Wild, Carbon, Ia.
Killed in Action - Wagoner:
Sanford A. Severson, Kanawha, Ia.
Died of Disease - Privates:
Herbery W. Backmann, Dubuque, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeant:
William P. (or B.) Ehr, Ida Grove, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
William Hixson, Blanchard, Ia.
Guy W. Chapman, Clio, Ia.
William J. Lexa, Manley, Ia.
Burton M. Baker, Ft. Dodge, Ia.
Roy V. Barringon, Akron, Ia.
(Scott ?) W. Cartwright, Rockwell City, Ia.
Robert J. Dorman, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Robert Rudrick, Manning, Ia.
Edward J. Turner, Lake Mills, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Bugler:
Chas E. Sellers, Des Moines, Ia.
Missing in Action - Private:
[name illegible - surname ends with 'aag'], Livermore, Ia.
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Mrs. D.T. Davis Died Suddenly
Mrs. D.T. Davis died suddenly this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
while being taken to the hospital. Mrs. Davis was taken ill
Sunday night at her home on South Governor street, probably of
influenza. The disease developed rapidly into pneumonia and this
afternoon it was decided best to take her to the hospital. While
on the way to the hospital she died, perhaps from a weakened
condition of her heart. Deceased is survived by the husband, City
Clerk D.T. Davis, four daughters, and one son, and four brothers
and two sisters besides her father, Frank Tanner of this city.
Mrs. Davis was a wonderful mother and neighbor who was loved by
all.
Dr. and Mrs. Moon Die of Pneumonia
Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Moon are both dead from pneumonia at their
home in Williamsburg. Dr. Moon died Sunday and Mrs. Moon died
Monday evening at 8 o'clock, according to word received at the
home of his uncle, M.J. Moon, in Iowa City. Dr. Moon sacrificed
his life in ministering to the needs of others, while the
infuenza epidemic was raging, and his wife was fatally stricken
with the same disease. The funeral service will be held at
Williamsburg Wednesday afternoon at the home of his father, Dr.
A.C. Moon, and the bodies will be interred in Oakland cemetery in
Iowa City. Friends here greatly sympathize with the stricken
relatives in this double bereavement.
Sixteen More Deaths at Camp Dodge Today
Camp Dodge, Oct. 8 - With sixteen deaths since last night the
death toll from Spanish influenza here mounted to forty-six
today. The cases under direct treatment were increased by 996
during the last twelve hours bringing the total up to 5624 cases.
Four Iowans are in the death list today. They are: Archie
Carpenter, Des Moines; F. Grenhart of Manning; Fred Moses of Ely
and Elmer Ford, Decorah.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, October 9, 1918
Eleven Iowans In Today's Casualties
Washington, Oct. 9 -- Eleven Iowans were mentioned in the army
casualty lists announced today. They carried a total of 622 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 125; missing in action, 40;
wounded severely, 327; died from wounds 65; died of disease, 51;
died from aeroplane accident, 4; died from accident and other
causes, 3; wounded slightly, 1; wounded, degree undetermined, 2;
prisoners, 4. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Sergeant:
Mark A. Pooley, Webster City, Ia.
Killed in Action - Corporal:
Raymond J. White, Miller, Ia.
Killed in Action - Privates:
Fred G. Peetz, Clinton, Ia.
Walter H. Looft, Ledgard, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Corporal:
Ralph Ellis, Iowa City, Ia.
Died of Disease - Corporal:
Glenn E. Mathews, Farmersburg, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Harry H. Baumgardner, Sioux City, Ia.
Oral Fitch, Rome, Ia.
Raymond C. Davidson, Ottumwa, Ia.
Clarence Nading, Nederville, Ia. [? Mederville ?]
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Corporal:
Dewey H. Bear, Plano, Ia.
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Albert O'Donnell Died this Morning
Albert O'Donnell, a freshman liberal art student and member of
the S.A.T.C. died at the hospital this morning at 7:30. His
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. [or G.] Donnell, of
Williamsburg were by his side at the time of his death. The young
man's case had been serious for several days and the family had
been notified. The cause was influenza followed by pneumonia. The
body will be taken to Williamsburg today for burial. Many friends
will grieve the loss of this excellent young man.
Des Moines to be Quarantined.
Des Moines, Oct. 9 -- Des Moines will be quarantined tomorrow
morning it was learned officially today. Every theatre, movie
house, pool hall, church and all public gathering places will
come under the ban until the epidemic is past.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Thursday, October 10, 1918
Nine Iowans In Today's Casualties
Washington, Oct. 10 -- Nine Iowans were mentioned in the army
casualty lists announced today. They carried a total of 584 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 80; missing in action, 105;
wounded severely, 338; died from wounds 13; died of disease, 30;
died from aeroplane accident, 4; died from accident and other
causes, 10; wounded, degree undetermined, 4.. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
James L. Rooney, Dubuque, Ia.
Howard P. Zettle, Sioux City, Ia.
Emery M. Cox, Newburg, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Hjalmar W. Nelson, Centerville, Ia.
Lee L. Heller, Coin, Ia.
Lester L. Lewis, Cedar Falls, Ia.
True H. Moffitt, Lorimor, Ia.
Emile J. Gerard, Mystic, Ia.
Galen B. Green, Waterloo, Ia.
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Few New Cases in the University and no Deaths Today
That the situation at the University is steadily improving is the
statement today of physicians who are keeping a close watch on
the progress of the influenza epidemic. Twelve new cases were
reported early this morning and one or two since then. There are
about twenty cases of pnuemonia and while no one of these is
regarded as more serious than the rest. [cut off] In the city the
condition is about the same. There were few new houses to placard
today for the reason that most of the new cases reported were in
families where the disease already existed. There are several in
the city who are quite sick and a few cases of pneumonia. Mayor
Stebbins estimates the number of cases in the city around 200.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Friday, October 11, 1918
Leon Reed Died At Hospital Last Night
Leon Reed of Keota [Keokuk co.] died last night. He was born Oct.
15, 1897 and therefore lacked but four days of rounding out his
majority. He was the son of D.H. Reed and wife. Last June he was
graduated from the Keota high school with his brother Loren, and
his sister Leila; and the three had been inseparable until he
came to Iowa City to enter school. The others bereaved aside from
those already mentioned are a sister, Olive and a half-sister,
Myrtle Edgington. He had registered in the Dental corps, but was
stricken the day after reaching the city. The funeral will be
held from the Methodist church at Keota.
Merchant's Only Son Dies At Hospital
John Harvey, a member of Co. K died last night at the University
hospital, after an illness which began last week on Friday. His
father, Mr. C.A. Harvey, is a very well known merchant of Logan
[Harrison co.]. The parents together with their only other child,
Nellie, arrived here Wednesday and had the comfort of being with
him. The soldier was a graduate of the Logan high school and came
here two weeks ago to answer his country's call for heros. Those
who have known him all the twenty years of his life bear witness
to his unfailing loveableness and unstinted cheerfulness. The
memory of such never dies.
Four Deaths Reported in S.A.T.C. Today - Three
young men answer summons last night, one today.
Leon W. Reed, of Keota, Royal B. Galliher of Fairfield, and John
Harvey of Logan, three splendid young men of the S.A.T.C. died of
pneumonia at the general hospital last night and one, John T.
Sheehan of Ottumwa, today. There are as many as nine more who are
regarded as dangerous, while twenty-five cases, all told, of
pneumonia exist. It is regarded that of all pneumonia cases,
following influenza the chances are about 50-50.
Carl Krell Now Safe Overseas.
Charles Krell today received a card from his son Carl who reports
that he is safe overseas. Carl was pressman in the citizen office
until July 26, when he went with a contingent to Camp Pike.
September 22 he was sent to a camp in new Jersey. His address is
6th company S.A.R.D.
7432 Fatalities From Influenza
Washington, Oct. 11 -- Two hundred and eleven thousand cases of
influenza have been reported in the army camps to date, with
7,132 fatalities. One week ago only seventeen of the forty-two
larger camps were infected. there are now thirty-three such camps
reporting more than 500 cases each.
Ward Briggs Safe Overseas.
Mrs. Arthur Siders received a message this morning informing her
that her cousin, Ward Briggs had arrived safely overseas.
168th Infantry Boys At Ft. Des Moines
Des Moines, oct. 11 -- Six Iowa boys of the 168th infantry
arrived from overseas at the United States general hospital at
Ft. Des Moines today. They are: Corporals Archie Flemming, Co B
Waterloo; H.J. Collentine, Battery D, Waterloo; Marion C.
Griffith, Co. F., Red Oak; Louis Brandon, Co. D., Mason City;
James E. Craig, Co C., Orient and Charles Stogdrille, Co I,
Silver City.
The City.
- Mrs. J.O. Ristine of Maquoketa, is registered at the Jefferson.
- Reverend S.E. Ellis is steadily improving at his home after a
brief illness.
- James Murphy who has been ill for a week shows marked
improvement today.
- Lieutenant Stanley M. Hands is improved today after an illness
of about a week.
- Professor George J. Kelley and little daughter are both
suffering from the epidemic.
- Dr. Bundy Allen, Reonigenologist of the university, is
improving after a siege of influenza.
Six Persons Die from Influenza.
Williamsburg, Iowa, Oct. 11 -- the Spanish influenza which has
attacked this community within the last two days has become a
veritable plague. Six deaths have been reported within the last
few days and several other cases are considered serious. In most
instances the deaths have resulted from pneumonia which has
followed the influenza. Mrs. Lewis Perkins died Saturday night.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home. Dr.
Arnold R. Moon died Sunday night and Mrs. Arnold R. Moon's death
occurred Monday evening. The funeral services of Dr. and Mrs.
Moon were held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of
Dr. A.C. Moon and were private. The bodies were then taken to
Iowa City for burial. Mrs. Harry Jones died at her home west of
town Tuesday night. The other deaths are Marcus Faltinson, son of
Mark Faltinson, living north of town and Albert O'Donnell, the
son of John O'Donnell, a business man of this place. City
authorities have taken the precaution to close the schools,
churches, shows, lodges, until further orders to keep the disease
from further spreading and it is hoped that it will soon be
checked.
Hills, Oct. 11 -- The community was shocked last
Saturday morning to hear of the death of Mrs. Agnes Wieal, who
passed away at the University hospital in Iowa City Friday at 12
o'clock. Mrs. Agnes Wieal was 40 years of age and having lived in
Liberty township for over 20 years, moving to Hills several years
ago. She was a kind and loving woman, a good mother and will
indeed be missed by all around. Her husband, mr. Norton Wieal
preceded her in death two years ago. Three children live to mourn
the loss of the good mother; Marie aged 17, Merle aged 11 and
Clair aged 9, and her mother, Mrs. P. Madden of Fairchild street,
Iowa City, and four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services
were held at St. Mary's church, Iowa City Monday morning with
burial in St. Joseph's cemetery. Sympathy was extended to the
entire family during their bereavement.
News Notes of Hills and Vicinity.
- Rev. F.N. Kottenstette attended the silver wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Walsh near Riverside Wednesday.
- Viola and Sidney Cross are quite ill at this writing with
Spanish influenza. Dr. Blythe of Riverside was called to see them
Tuesday evening.
Twenty Iowans In Casualties Today
Washington, Oct. 11 -- Twenty Iowans were included in today's
casualty lists which carried a total of 826 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 182; missing in action, 65; wounded
severely, 370; died from wounds 124; wounded slightly, 2; died of
disease, 58; died from aeroplane accident, 3; died from accident
and other causes, 16; prisoners, 12. The Iowans are:
Killed in Action - Sergeant:
Leo P. McHugh, Cumming, Ia.
Killed in Action - Corporal:
Estill Powers, Kingsley, Ia.
Killed in Action - Private:
Ceorge A. Adlinger, Hampton, Ia.
Died of Wounds - Sergeant:
Orville C. Winter, Villisca, Ia.
Died of Wounds - Privates:
Walter F. Meyer, Burlington, Ia.
Clifford E. Dimmitt, Fairfield, Ia.
Thomas H. Harmar, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
William E.J. Maloney, Ottumwa, Ia.
Forrest C. Ufford, Des Moines, Ia.
Died of Disease - Private:
Charles J. Schmidt, Waterloo, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeant:
Earl G. Beach, Mason City, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Corporals:
Glen F. Cameron, Oskaloosa, Ia.
John R. Moss, Missouri Valley, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Virden L. Leonard, Brooks, Ia.
Ernest S. Warren, Dunlap, Ia.
Claude Reeves, Kellogg, Ia.
Seymour Enarson, Villisca, Ia.
Wm. J. Hindt, Rock Rapids, Ia.
Missing in Action
Raymond L. Walton, Ft. Madison, Ia.
Marine Casualties
Killed in Action:
Private Murrell W. Starns, Ottumwa, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, October 12, 1918
Williamsburg Boy Wounded in France
Williamsburg Journal Tribune: John J. Carney, of Fillmore
township, received a telegram Saturday, last from the war
department bearing the sad intelligence that his son, John J.,
was "severely wounded in action on Sept. 12th." The
telegram announced that no other information was obtainable. John
was among the first of the Fillmore boys to be selected for the
army and has been in France for many months. It is hoped that the
young soldier will fully recover.
Service Cross for North English Boy
Corporal Ernest Bicford of North English with Co. H. infantry,
was awarded a distinguished service cross for extraordinary
heroismin action near Soissons, France on July 18, 1918. Without
assistance Corporal Bickford attacked an enemy machine gun which
was located in a tree and dislodged the gun, but was himself
killed while performing this courageous duty.
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Mrs. Minnie Bogs yesterday received a card informing her that her
son, Albert O. Bogs, has arrived safely overseas. His brother,
Herman Bogs, has been in France for some time.
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A card received yesterday by a friend, states that Preston
Schaedler arrived safely overseas.
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Captain Carl B. Loos, is visiting at the home of his parents, mr.
and Mrs. Isaac A. Loos, before he goes to Camp Logan, at Houston,
Texas. He has been at the Great Lakes station, and later at Camp
Perry, Ohio, where he has been officiating with Colonel Morton C.
Mumma, at the Small Arms Firing school. Captain Loos is making
only a short stay in Iowa City.
Thirteen Iowan's in Casualties Today
Washington, Oct. 12 -- Thirteen Iowans were mentioned in today's
army casualty lists which carried a total of 672 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 152; missing in action, 28; wounded
severely, 267; died from wounds 101; died of disease, 107; died
from aeroplane accident, 3; died from accident and other causes,
14. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action:
Dennis E. Enright, Manchester, Ia., Corporal
Glen A. Morgan, New Boston, Ia., Private
Clyde E. Beer, Keosauqua, Ia., Private
John B. Wold, Hesper, Ia., Private
Died of Wounds - Privates:
Albert S. Hldges, North Oelwein, Ia.
Clement J. O'Rourke, Dubuque, Ia.
Died of Disease:
Albert E. Schukel, Waukon, Ia., Sergeant
Robert L. Foster, Arlington, Ia., Private
Wounded Severely:
Charles B. Allen, Corning, Ia., Sergeant
Vernon W. Boutelle, Kensett, Ia., Private
William Thielen, Dubuque, Ia., Private
John J. Carney, Williamsburg, Ia., Private
Marius H. Christiansen, Ringsted, Ia., Private
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Monday, October 14, 1918
Forty-Five Iowans On Casualty Lists
Washington, Oct. 14 -- Forty-five Iowans were mentioned in the
casualty lists for Sunday and today. They carried a total of 1770
names divided as follows: Killed in action, 387; missing in
action, 142; wounded severely, 760; died from wounds 166; wounded
slightly, 8; died of disease, 164; died from aeroplane accident,
2; died from accident and other causes, 20; wounded, degree
undetermined, 121. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Sergeants:
Paul D. Griggs, West Salem, Ia.
Philip A. Brooks, Lynn, Ia.
Dave Whalen, Tipton, Ia.
Killed in Action - Corporal:
Bryant D. Badger, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Killed in Action - Privates:
James H. Baker, Sheldon, Ia.
Edward C. Bakula, Anamosa, Ia.
Paul R. Adams, Shenandoah, Ia.
Martin F. De Wolfe, Sioux City, Ia.
Edward F. Taylor, Milburn, Ia.
James Rassmussen, Crystal Lake, Ia.
Walter E. Sayer, Eldora, Ia.
Glen B. McKinnon, Burt, Ia.
John S. Marshall, Clarinda, Ia.
James T. Nevins, Dubuque, Ia.
Harvey L. Norman, Hubbard, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Lieutenants:
Earl G. Anderson, Des Moines, Ia.
Edwin V. Evans, Des Moines, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Corporals:
Tom R. Evans, Glenwood, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Privates:
Leo M. Cochran, Letts, Ia.
Willis F. Woodward, East Peru, Ia.
Wm. H. Rehder, Davenport, Ia.
Wm. Parker, Everest, Ia.
Frederick I. Goodburn, Marcus, Ia.
Johnnie Nelson, Graettinger, Ia.
Died of Disease - Horseshoer:
Hans Abrahamson, Story City, Ia.
Died of Accident and Other Causes - Private
James C. Willis, Des Moines, Ia.
Missing in Action - Privates:
Alvia Hazen, Burlington, Ia.
Oscar A. Steele, Cherokee, Ia.
Wm. A. Shay, Atlantic, Ia.
Walter W. Wallace, Fontanelle, Ia.
Donald G. Smith, Mason City, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Glen W. Godfrey, Luverne, Ia.
Rudolph F. Holtz, Inwood, Ia.
Paul R. Sayers, Silver City, Ia.
Walter D. Evans, Davenport, Ia.
Raymond A. Martz, Storm Lake, Ia.
Harry L. Fenton, Mt. Pleasant, Ia.
Henry O. Severson, Kanakha, Ia.
Nicholas P. De Fontaine, Dubuque, Ia.
John Ehrman, Marengo, Ia.
Joseph J. Meyers, Dubuque, Ia.
Dale Traillor, Atlantic, Ia.
Aloysius A. Walding, Iowa City, Ia.
Sam Lukestra, Hull, Ia.
Remley E. Meyers, Des Moines, Ia.
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Will Felkner Called Home
Yesterday morning before the new day had completed its first
hour, big, genial, hearty, "Bill" Felkner, one of Iowa
City's best beloved citizens was gathered home to his father, as
one of the victims of pneumonia following influenza. Perhaps no
death will bring a feeling of keener loss to the community, for
no more public spirited citizen has been counted among its
people. where good was to be done, where light hearted
entertainment was to be given he was one of the first to respond,
and none did the work better.
William Willard Felkner was born Dec. 10, 1888 and was the
grandson of Iowa's earliest settlers, Henry and Elizabeth
Felkner. His father, Wm. J. Felkner, preceded him in death two
years ago last May; his mother Jessie Work Felkner has been
called home from Pasadena whither she went for a visit last June.
The funeral arrangements await her return. Three sisters, and one
adopted sister Margaret, now ill at the university hospital, two
aunts, one niece and two nephews are among the survivors. His
sisters are: Ida (Mrs. H.C. Coffeen, of Chicago, a gifted
musician), Wilma of New York and Ann (Mrs. W.F. Hall) and her
three children, Wilma Work Hall, Wm. Felkner Hall and Teddy E.
Hall.
The decedent was married on May 25, 1918, to Miss Lottie Lester,
a daughter of Mrs. James Lester of North English, and a graduate
of S.U.I., class of 1914. Hence he learves a wife little more
than a bride. To her so soon bereaved and to those others so
greatly robbed of his love and protection goes out the siincere
sympathy of all. His aunt, Miss Elizabeth Felkner, long principal
of the third ward school is now principal of the Horace Mann
school.
Mr. Felkner was an active Mason, a Shriner, and one of the most
prominent of the local lodge of Elks. He was past grand exalted
ruler of the last named organization having held its highest
office during 1917-1918. He was also a member of the local
commercial club. He was county chairman of the first liberty loan
committee and before that of the committee of relief of the
families of soldiers in the Mexican boarder service. In short
there was no public benevolent movement which failed to count
Bill Felkner among its big workers. It will be very hard to fill
the place he graced so well, great, big-hearted man that he was.
He had studied mechanical engineering at S.U.I., had been school
principal at North English, and in later years had conducted an
insurance business.
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Harvey Lodge Funeral at Downey
The funeral of the late Harvey Lodge, a pioneer of Downey, was
held yesterday afternoon at his home. Mr. Lodge had been confined
to his bed for the past two years a sufferer of parlysis. He was
87 years of age, and leaves two sone, Clem and Morgan, both of
Downey, and one brother John Lodge, of West Liberty. Mr. Lodge
lived most of his life in Downey, having come there from Ohio in
early childhood. He was well known and respected, and will be
missed by a large circle of friends.
Chief Pediatrics Nurse Dies
Miss Rivena Spencer, head nurse under Dr. Biefeld of the
Pediatrics department of the University died shortly after noon
sunday. She came from Eagle Grove and was a graduate of the
Chicago Children's Hospital in 1912. She was twenty-seven years
old and leaves her parents of Pennsylvania, where her father is
in the ship building service; three brothers, two of them in the
army, and a sister, Mrs. John Tyek of Eagle Grove. She herself
was awaiting transportation enabling her to cross overseas as a
Red Cross nurse. This heroic nurse died of the malady that she
had helped others to fight and succumbed after an week's illness.
The remains will be taken to Eagle Grove.
Allan J. Barry Funeral Tomorrow
The funeral of Allan J. Barry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J.
Barry will be held at Schneider's undertaking parlors Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be private at St. Joseph's
cemetery.
Elmer P. Davis Died Yesterday
Elmer Peter Davis died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the home
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Davis in Union township. elmer
had been afflicted with influenza, pneumonia developing later,
and was ill about a week. He was fourteen years of age, and
besides his grief stricken parents, leaves two sisters and three
brothers: Gladys, Blanche, John, Carl and Dwight. Mrs. Davis and
one of the sons, John, are also ill. To this family, in their
sorrow, many friends extend their sympathy. Elmer was laid to
rest this afternoon, a private funeral being held at his home, at
half past three o'clock, with interment at Unity cemetery.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Tuesday, October 15, 1918
Five Deaths Influenza Toll Today
Five deaths in the 24-hour period ending this afternoon is the
toll of the scurge of influenza and pneumonia. The deaths are as
follows: Joseph O'Donnell, Sioux City, aged 19, Company C., of
the S.A.T.C.; T.C. Nicklaus, Elgin, Iowa, aged 18, Company C. of
the S.A.T.C.
In the city: James J. Murphy, formerly of the firm of Ford &
Murphy, shoe dealers. Mrs. Floyd Campbell, formerly Miss Pauline
Sueppel, home in Davenport, visiting her father here, J.J.
Sueppel. Charles Anthony, aged 30, 2 1/2 miles south of Tiffin.
Twenty-Six Iowans in Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 15 -- Twenty-six Iowans were mentioned in the
army casualty lists today which carried a total of 995 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 24; missing in action, 98;
wounded severely, 369; died from wounds 49; died of disease, 68;
died from accident and other causes, 8; wounded, degree
undetermined, 272; wounded slightly, 37. The Iowans follow:
Killed In Action - Lieutenant:
Frank D. Nowack, Des Moines, Ia
Killed In Action - Sergeant:
Everette McManus, Aurelia, Ia.
Killed in Action - Corporals:
George G. Hardinger, Garrison, Ia.
Dimitrios G. Stratikopulos, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Killed in Action - Private:
Geo. Bauer, Keokuk, Ia.
Died from Disease - Private:
Albert C. Dethlefs, Manning, Ia.
Missing in Action - Lieutenant:
Sergt. Jacob Tolsmax, Lemars [note: typed just as it appears in
the paper]
Missing in Action - Privates:
Otis L. Christian, Davenport, Ia.
Fenton F. Holmes, Charles City, Ia.
Francis O. Piper, Clayton, Ia.
Peter F. Tempus, Independence, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeant:
Wm. D. Briggs, Malvern, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Corporals:
Carl R. Anderson, Sioux City, Ia.
Vivian D. Anderson, Cherokee, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Ben H. Adkins, Fairfield, Ia.
Edward E. Brandt, Lake Park, Ia.
Edward McEwen, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Chris Nelson, Clara, Ia.
Delbert R. Glime, Vinton, Ia. [surname may be Olime or Clime]
George Gibson, Keokuk, Ia
Andrew M. Jensen, Dike, Ia.
Clarence Lett, Bennett, Ia.
Arthur Phelps, Henderson, Ia.
Wounded (Degree Undermined) - Sergeants:
Daron W. Hagelsen, Ogden, Ia.
Russell Hardwick, Red Oak, Ia.
Wounded (Degree Undermined) - Corporals
Jess Gardner, Atlantic, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, October 16, 1918
Uncle Sam Can Count on Another Soldier
Edward Francis, the son of Lieut. and Mrs. Edward O'Connor was
born Monday afternoon. His mother will be recalled as Florence
Freeman a popular member of Iowa city's younger set. His father
is in the trenches in far off France and may have to wait some
time before he can see his son, since he must beat Kaiser Bill
first.
Grim Reaper Takes a Toll of Five Today.
The death toll of the university and the city today totals five
as follows from pneumonia and influenza:
Anna Gertrude Kondora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kondora,
of Rochester road.
Elmer Johnson, of Bruner, Minnesota, member S.A.T.C.
Otaah Williams, Spirit Lake, age 21, S.A.T.C., son of George
Williams
Paul S. Cochran, age 29, senior dental student, son of Mrs. Viola
Cochran, Elwood, Iowa
Vivian Lea Stanfield, 5 year old daughter of Claude Stanfield,
near Tiffin
Gus L. Marlas Died this Morn
Gus L. Marlas died from pneumonia following influenza at the
Lutheran hospital at Des Moines, at 7:30 this morning. He is a
brother of Tony and Thomas, proprietors of the Opera Cafe and the
Athens confectionery respectively. The young man was twenty three
years of age and leaves a widow and two small daughters, Doris
and a babe only a few weeks old.
Thirteen Iowans on Today's List
Washington, Oct. 16 -- Thirteen Iowans were mentioned in today's
casualty lists which carried a total of 837 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 110; missing in action, 69; wounded
severely, 364; died from wounds, 62; died from accident, 1;
wounded, degree undetermined, 173; wounded slightly, 1.
Died of Disease - Private:
Nicholas E. O'Brien, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Missing in Action - Sergeant:
Herman E. Heft, Independence, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeant:
Raymond E. Hodges, Sioux City, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Frank W. Wilken, Denison, Ia.
Charles E. Miller, Blanchard, Ia.
Frank C. Crowder, Red Oak, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Musician:
Joseph Kiely, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Sergeants:
James B. Leply, Red Oak, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Corporal:
Grover B. Devault, Earlham, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Joseph M. Everett, Red Oak, Ia.
Erbie Gaultier, Lansing, Ia.
George A. Hagan, Sioux City, Ia.
Henry A. Turk, Atlantic, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Thursday, October 17, 1918
20,000 cases of Flu in Iowa -- Outside of Camp Dodge
Disease is Believed to be on the Increase
Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 17 -- More than 20,000 persons in Iowa are
suffering from Spanish Influenza it was learned officially today.
These figures include the entire state and Camp Dodge. The exact
number is 20,796. With the exception of Camp Dodge the disease
was on the increase. At the 19th division cantonment only 2200
cases are under treatment. In the last twelve hours more than
1500 have been dismissed as cured from the base hospital there.
The state board of health showed that forty-three deaths had been
reported from the disease. These figures do not include the Camp
Dodge deaths which were announced as forty-five per cent lower
today. Mrs. C.E. Carr is confined to her home with Spanish
Influenza. Miss Ruth Huntington, a former student of the
university of South Dakota and now attending the S.U.I. is ill at
Currier Hall with influenza.
Another Youth of Great Promise Dies
Justin Kelleher, the eldest of the family of Mr. and Mrs. John
Kelleher of 1039 east Burlington street died at noon today at the
university hospital after a nine day fight with pneumonia. Worn
out with the week's attack of influenza which preceded this he
was unable to fight off the treacherous malady which followed. He
was twenty years old last June and here again death has taken
away a youth of the greatest promise. He was a graduate of the
Iowa City high school where he had shown the most brilliant
talents and was scheduled for sophomore work in the engineering
school. Under such circumstances death seems a crushing blow
indeed. He leaves his sadly stricken parents, four sisters: Mary,
Helen, Florence and Dorothy and a brother, Paul. Countless
friends offer these left to mourn their sincerest sympathy.
Justin Kelleher was one of the half dozen men who ranked highest
in the freshman class last year and who were allowed to do part
of the sophomore work in their freshman year in recognition of
their unusual scholarship.
Second Sad Death in One Family
Again the city has been shocked by the death of one taken away in
the rich promise of life's fulness. Mrs. Roy Cole (Margaret
Welsh) third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Welsh and next older
sister of Loretta Welsh Slavata who was buried last Monday, died
last night at ten o'clock after a five days' illness. The
immediate cause was pneumonia. Thus within less than a week the
Welsh's have been called upon to yield to merciless death a
second daughter, making their two last born girls the first to
go. Mrs. Cole was a graduate of St. Agatha's and in the years
following her graduation was connected with the Bernard
manfacturing company. she remained with this firm until her
marriage to Roy Cole June, 1914. To the young husband thus early
deprived of her love and companionship is extended the heart felt
condolence of all in the community. In addition to those already
mentioned two sisters and one brother survive. These are Mrs.
J.W. Cerney of Brooklyn, Mrs. J.H. Donahue of this city, and
Serg't John Welsh who is probably on the high seas now. The
funeral which of course will be private will be held Saturday at
an hour not yet set. The Cole home is at 232 east Bloomington
street.
Otto Zager Dies in France
Frank Pierce, Oct. 17 -- Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs.
C.A. Zager that their son, Otto, had died of pneumonia September
30, in France. We sympathize with them in their sorrow.
Twelve Iowans on Casualty List
Washington, Oct. 17 -- Twelve Iowans were mentioned in today's
casualties which carried a total of 429 names divided as follows:
Killed in action, 75; missing in action, 16; wounded severely
125; died of disease, 39; died from accident and other causes, 3;
died from wounds, 11; wounded, degree undetermined, 147;
prisioners, 19. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
Emmet F. Allen, Greenfield, Ia.
Lawrence Gilbert, Council Bluffs, Ia
Herman Johnson, Humbolt, Ia
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Gustav A. Holm, Fremont, Ia
Arthur H. Adrews, Des Moines, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeant:
Frank J. Mathus, Marion, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Carl Rogers, Avoca, Ia
Lorin H. Larson, Otteson, Ia
Marine Casualties -
Severely Wounded:
Sergt. Walter S. Space, Des Moines, Ia.
Pvt John J. Smith, Albia, Ia.
Wounded, degree undetermined:
Pvt. John A. Daugherty, Bellivere, Ia.
Herbert Kreinbring, Branden, Ia.
Service Cross for Two Iowans
The distinguished service cross has been awarded to two Iowans
for acts of extraordinary heroism. they are Second Lieutenant
Earl W. Porter of Atlantic and Sergeant Paul J. Gaston, of
Dysart, Ia.
Lt. Porter, observer in the air service received the cross for
estraordinary heroism in action near Lassigay, France, August 9,
1918. Lt. Porter with First Lt. Charles Raymond Blake, pilot,
while on a reconsissance expedition at a low altitude and beyond
the enemy lines, was attacked by five German battle planes.
Although wounded at the beginning of the combat, Lt. Porter shot
down one of the enemy machines and by cool and courageous
operation of his gun while his pilot skilfully maneuvered the
plane, fought off the others and made possible a safe return to
friendly territory.
Srgt. Gaston of the sanitary detachment, 121st machine gun
battalion received his cross for extraordinary heroism in action
in fron of Bellevue farm, near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918.
During the attack on Bellevue farm, Srgt. Gaston worked
energetically throughout the engagement which continued from 2 to
10 p.m. to give first aid to the wounded and to carry them to the
dressing station. He was under fire of snipers continuously and
frequently went into shell and machine gun fire to administer to
wounded soldiers. His calmness and courage were a source of
inspiration to the combat troops. He is a brother of Howard L.
Gaston, of Dysert, Ia.
Five Deaths Again Today of Influenza
The Dead.
Mrs. LeRoy Cole, 232 East Bloomington
Baby Moria Luviano, three months old Mexican babe
Justin Kelleher, son of John Kelleher, 1139 East Burlington,
member of S.A.T.C.
Wallis Carpenter, age 20, son of A.A. Carpenter, Mt. Pleasant,
member of S.A.T.C
Sixteen year old daughter of Fred Kadera, Monroe township, died
in Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Friday, October 18, 1918
Seven Iowans in Today's Casualties
Washington, Oct. 18 -- Seven Iowans were mentioned in the
casualty lists for today. They contained a total of 351 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 53; missing in action, 61;
wounded severely, 130; died from wounds, 12; died from accident
and other causes, 2; died of disease, 15; wounded, dgreee
undetermined, 105. The Iowans are:
Killed in Action - Private:
Erastus B. Sunny, Pleasantville, Iowa
Missing in Action - Corporal:
Theodore H. Rhomberg, Dubuque, Iowa
Missing in Action - Privates:
Harm J. Wissink, Sioux Center, Iowa
Paul L. Cordes, Kamrar, Iowa
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Arnold J. Hoffman, McIntyre, Iowa
Wm. J. Mulligan, Dubuque, Iowa
Wounded, Degree undetermined - Privates:
Theodore A. Loving, Albert City, Iowa
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Iowa Soldier Weds French Madamoselle
Girls, here is something heartbreaking, don't read it. Howard L.
Miller, a Rhodes, Iowa soldier now in France, was recently united
in marriage to Mlle Marcelle Hugenot. This is one of the first
weddings of the kind to be reported, but many anxious maids have
been expecting something of the sort, so it is said.
Sixty-Five Men Leave October 23
Following is a list of the sixty-five men called to leave here
October 23, at 8:10 p.m. and will report at the court house in
the afternoon.
1917:
1108 William G. Mackenzie
1332 Elam J. Christner
1346 Arthur R. Nelson
1356 Clifford M. Budget
1654 Frank R. Poland
1760 Everett Lenz
1991 George Benda
2257 George L. Dvorsky
2288 Frank J. Karel
2353 Rudolph L. Crofta
2397 Louis W. Hynek
2419 Joseph Kloubec
1918:
1-A Raymond Cole
11-A Leonard G. Slofer
34-A Charles K. Gordon
35-A Charles E. Brandt
53-A Thomas C. Loney
61-A Albert C. Slade
64-A Ralph Saxton
82 Herman Worton
84 Milo Poula
85 Will J. Dostal
88 John H. Donovan
89-A Erlis A. Kemp
90 Frank Vislisel
91 William F. Vedepo
93 Carl Reynolds
94 Chas. A Hebl
95 Joseph R. Hamilton
95-A William N. Halter
99-A Paul V. Neuzil
101 Frank N. Newberg
102 Elmer N. Moore
103 William F. Gilpin
104 Louis L. Lord
105 Justin T. Moning
109 Joe Empenger
113 Ben Zeachy
120 George F. Souchek
121-A Paul M. Tobin
121-C Richard W. Lee
124 Frank J. Brock
127 William B. Howard
129 Francis J. Mellacker
130 Clarence Haman
133 Leonard E. Dohrer
136 Robert W. Ford
141 Harry H. Wagner
143 Roy Alt
147 Charles Erusha
149 Albert Dolezal
150 Frank J. Cusack
158 Francis L. Foley
164 George S. Kaspar
166 Frank B. Hoffman
166-A Henry E. Van Dusen
171 Guss A. Graham
171-A Fred Hartl
176 Milo Kadera
182 James P. O'Brien
189 Clarence PomRoy Rood
190 Ed [illegible -- ends with ohaska]
191 Joseph M. Billick
193 Clarence E. White
194 Frank J. Shetler
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, October 19, 1918
17 Iowa Men in Casualties Today
Washington, Oct. 19 -- Seventeen Iowans were mentioned in today's
army casualty lists which carried a total of 1,117 names divided
as follows: Killed in action, 247; missing in action, 143;
wounded severely, 380; died from wounds 29; died of disease, 617;
died from aeroplane accident, 2; died from accident and other
causes, 12; wounded, degree undetermined, 242; wounded slightly,
2. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
Charles H. Barnes, Oelwein, Ia.
Menzo Widel, Maquoketa, Ia.
Thomas M. Murray, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Missing in Action - Private:
Fred Rolph, Lake City, Ia.
Wounded Severely:
Herbert J. Wiemann, Burlington, Ia., Corporal.
Jerome Fite, [town illegible], Sergeant
Frank E. Werner, Winfield, Ia., Sergeant
William H. Grotewold, Larchwood, Ia., Farrier
Fred D. Bernhardt, Waterloo, Ia.; Private
Carl G. Faas, Williamsburg, Ia.; Private
Don J. Killen, Carlisle, Ia.; Private
Lyle G. Rickard, Mason City, Ia.; Private
Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Ray S. Seely, Anamosa, Ia., Sergeant
Steward M. Blank, Ia.; Private
Ralph E. Dray, Modalo, Ia.; Private
Charles E. Furrer, Osceola, Ia.; Private
Clarence E. Zickel, Beansnor, Ia.; Private
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'Flu' Deaths today.
-Charles Kaphengst, age 21, son of Richard Kaphengst, of Salem,
Wisconsin. He was a member of the vocational training detachment.
-E.F. Edwardsen, age 28, married, home Muskegan, Wisconsin.
Member vocational training detachment.
-Thelma Knudston, of Elgin, Iwa, daughter of Thomas Knudston,
probationary nurse, age 19, died Friday night at 11:00 o'clock.
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Word has been received by Mrs. L.A. Hammer of Riverside that her
husband has been decorated with a "croix de guerre",
in recognition of the bravery he displayed in rescuing the
injured when he was gassed on the western front in France several
months ago.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Monday, October 21, 1918
Oxford is Hit Hard by "Flu"
Oxford, Oct. 19 -- Lorenzo Lewis, a well known farmer living west
of town, died Wednesday morning after a week's illness of
pnuemonia, following influenza. four hours later his only son,
Leroy, passed away also a victim of pneumonia. They leave to
mourn their death, the wife and mother and four daughters, Mrs.
Clara Stover, of Chicago, Mrs. Hannah Fedderson of Storm Lake,
Mrs. Settie Borlaud of Williamsburg and Mrs. Amber Boland of
Webster City. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the Williamsburg
cemetery. Other deaths from influenza occurring during this week
near Oxford are:
Cam Hughes, president of the Oxford Mercantile Co.
Jacob Wagonmueller, a young farmer south of Oxford
Ralph Saxton, a young teamster of Oxford.
J.J. Wiesnewaki, a young farmer north of Oxford.
Mrs. Verne Hummer, living south of Oxford.
The number of influenza cases in and around Oxford are now
thought to be decreasing. the town is under quarantine, and
stringent measures are being taken to get the epidemic under
control. Thus far 150 cases have been reported to mayor R.J.
Miller.
47 Iowans in Today's Casualties
Washington, Oct. 21 -- Forty-seven Iowans were mentioned in the
casualty lists for yesterday and today which carried a total of
2686 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 285; missing in
action, 297; wounded, degree undetermined, 595; died of aeroplane
accident, 6; died of accident and other causes, 16; [several
illegible words] wounded severely, 736; wounded slightly, ???.
The Iowans are:
Killed in Action - Privates:
Wm. C. Raveling, Rock Rapids, Ia.
Gerritt Van Hemert, Pella, Ia.
Harry D. Vargason, Hazelton, Ia.
Elbert C. Mills, Akron, Ia.
Charles H. Stevens, Blencoe, Ia.
Elmer J. Moss, Missouri Valley, Ia.
Amond Chose, Scarville, Ia.
William A. Kasiske, Winden, Ia.
Clarence Thorton, Osceola, Ia.
Died of Wounds - Privates:
William R. Aldrich, Davenport, Ia.
Melvin D. Baird, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Thurlow W. Ball, Bloomfield, Ia.
Edward R. Johnson, Marshalltown, Ia.
Fay L. Andrews, Burt, Ia.
Verner J. Dahlin, Burlington, Ia.
Carl A. Pedersen, Rutland, Ia.
Russell S. West, Paulina, Ia.
Died of Disease - Sergeant:
James H. Rierdan, Charles City, Ia.
Died of Disease - Privates:
Sam H. Bridge, Bondurant, Ia.
Louis Mueller, Clinton, Ia.
Reno Pister, Promise City, Ia.
Sylvester Case, Hamburg, Ia.
Hugh H. Galland, Salix, Ia.
Missing in Action - Private:
John C. Luccy, Edgewood, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Lieutenant:
Chester H. Howard, Mt. Vernon, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Fred Harper, Agency City, Ia
Thos. J. Finnane, Perry, Ia
Ernest R. Crane, Cherokee, Ia.
Carl B. Ballard, Pleasantville, Ia.
Everett Dillon, South English, Ia.
Albert A. Ereanbrack, Mason City, Ia.
Clyde Meneray, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Robert R. Parks, Boone, Ia.
Elmer C. Smith, Allerton, Ia.
Leroy J. Grimes, Dubuque, Ia.
Jess Moore, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Bert G. Young, Lamoni, Ia.
Frank J. Wolf, Bancroft, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Corporals:
Arthur W. Menge, Ottumwa, Ia.
Homer C. Duzenbery, Lorimer, Ia. [note is listed again under
Sergeants]
Wounded slightly - Privates:
Joseph E. Claud, Mapleton, Ia.
Charles C. DeClercq, George, Ia.
Conrad P. Dieter, George, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Private:
Loren L. Goddard, Fairfield, Ia.
Wm. L. Cree, Bloomfield, Ia.
Frank P. Liles, Council Bluffs, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Tuesday, October 22, 1918
Fred W. Jones Died Monday
Fred W. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Jones, of Pleasant Plain,
Iowa, died at noon, Monday. Influenza, followed by pneumonia, was
the cause of his death. He was 24 years of age, and a member of
Co. C. His father had arrived before the end came. Many will
sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
Young Wife Dies This Afternoon
Mrs. Ed Schuppert died this afternoon about two o'clock at her
home on east Bloomington street after a struggle with influenza
which had its inception last Saturday. She was a bride of little
more than a year and thus her death is particularly poignant. The
funeral arrangements will be announced later.
88th May Be in Action
Des Moines, Oct. 22 -- The Eighty-eighth division was in action
on the western front on September 30, if a casualty report just
received in Des Moines is substantiated. Mrs. John Nedderson, 670
Thirty-eighth street, was notified by cablegram that her son,
John Nedderson, had been killed in action on that date. Nederson
was a member of the signal platoon, Three Hundred and
Fifty-second Infantry. She has cabled his company commander and
several members of the organization to secure further
information.
Chris Hohenschuh Called Today
C.S. Hohenschuh succumbed at three o'clock this morning to a ten
days' fight with influenza. The summons came at the famil home on
north Gilbert street and put an end to the hopes of a legion of
friends who hoped until the last that he might be spared. Mr.
Hohenschuh was fifty-three years of age and had passed
practically his whole life in this the city of his birth. He
married Miss Clara Dostal, the daughter of John P. Dostal, one of
Iowa City's very best known citizens of former days. She with
their two lovely daughters, Mary and Loretta survive him and to
them thus deprived of his close companionship is extended the
sincere sympathy of countless friends. The others left to mourn
an excellent son and brother are: his mother, Mrs. Theresa
Hohenschuh, far advanced in years, and W.P. Hohenschuh, one of
the city's most spirited men, and Dr. Frank Hohenschuh, a
prominent Clinton physician. For many years Mr. Honenschuh has
been associated with the C.L. Wieneke firm of bookdealers and
here too his spirit of service and cordialty will be well nigh
irreparable loss. The funeral will be private and will be held
tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from the home 225 north Gilbert street,
with interment in St. Joseph cemetery.
Eighteen Iowans in Today's Casualties.
Washington Oct. 22 -- Eighteen Iowans were mentioned in today's
casualty lists which contained a total of 1128 names divided as
follows: [transcription note - the print was too light to read
most of what followed - I've tried to decipher most of the names]
Killed in Action - Privates:
Edward H. [possibly Blizof], Burlington, Ia.
Tom W. Myers, [illegible], Ia.
Perry W. [illegible], Carroll, Ia.
[illegible] Christofferson, Trayrer, Ia.
[2 illegible names & towns]
[illegible] B. Heck [or Beck], Oakland, Ia.
Died of Disease - Private:
Otto H. Zapos, Eatola, Ia
Died of Wounds - Corporal
Dan B. Rafuha, Smithland, Ia.
Died of Wounds - Private:
Leroy C. Nedd----n, Des Moines, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Lieutenant:
John R. Wing---, Waterloo, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Sergeant:
Floyd J. Rain---, Farragot, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Marla W. Fowler, Kes ---qua, Ia.
Allie [illegible], Independence, Ia.
Herman A. Fle----, [illegible town]
Joe Miller, Leslie, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Albert W. Kottke [?], Guttenberg, Ia.
Edwin S. Lewis, Decorah, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, October 23, 1918
Twenty-Three From Iowa Iowans in Casualties
Washington, Oct. 23 -- Twenty-three Iowans were mentioned in
today's casualty lists which carried a total of 1205 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 125; missing in action, 92;
wounded severely, 177; wounded slightly, 176; died from wounds,
80; died from accident and other causes, 12; died of disease,
101; wounded, degree undetermined, 440; prisoners, 1; died from
aeroplane accident, 1. The Iowans are:
Killed in Action - Corporal:
Paul Denlinger, Henderson, Ia.
Killed in Action - Wagoner:
Sanford Severson, Kanawha, Ia.
Died from Wounds:
Lt. Ewin E. HItes, Des Moines, Ia.
Died from Wounds - Privates:
Lyman M. Smith, Hopkinton, Ia.
Frederick Geiger, Burlington, Ia.
Died of Disease - Privates:
James T. Coggin, Bernard, Ia.
Michael Wolfe, North Buena Vista, Ia.
Joseph E. Kilmartin, Malvern, Ia.
George C. Sheppelman, Clear Lake, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
Morris Y. Johnson, Sioux City, Ia.
George M. Lillie, Leon, Ia.
Percival L. Vining, Woodbine, Ia.
Vern R. Dunagan, Salon, Ia.
Joseph E. McNally, Dubuque, Ia.
Ray Smith, Martelle, Ia.
Wounded Slightly - Sergeant:
George Troy, Sioux City, Ia.
Wounded Slightly - Privates:
Ralph W. Dimler, Luverne, Ia.
Ray C. Lee, Perry, Ia.
Woundeded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Arthur Carrigan, Maquoketa, Ia.
Frank Foster, Malvern, Ia.
Russel M. Riggle, Corwith, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Thursday October 24, 1918
Eight Iowans on Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 24 -- Eight Iowans were mentioned in today's
casualty lists which carried a total of 700 names divided as
follows. Killed in action, 87; died of wounds, 40; died from
accident and other causes, 5; died of disease, 45; wounded
severely, 185; wounded, degree undetermined, 173; wounded
slightly, 83; missing in action, 62; prisoners, 4. The Iowans
follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
John J. Oak, Lyons, Ia.
John Halverson, Calmas, Ia.
Died of Wounds - Corporal:
Alvin Schroeder, Bellevue, Ia.
Wounded Severely:
Clarence W. Balzman, Melvin, Ia., private
Jay D. Smith, Red Oak, Ia., corporal
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Corporal:
John A. Ayres, Shenandoah, Ia.
Slightly Wounded - Private:
Leo J. Smith, Des Moines, Ia.
Missing in Action - Private:
Bert Warmouth, Marshalltown, Ia.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shannahan at Holbrook Dead.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shannahan died yesterday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. W.F. Hogan, near Williamsburg and Holbrook, in
Iowa county yesterday at the age of 80 years. All Iowa City and
many in the surrounding country will mourn at the death of this
aged and saintly woman, the mother of Rev. Father W.P. Shannahan
of this city, who for a number of years made her home here.
Father Shannahan and a number of sons and daughters were present
at the time, the death not being unexpected, as the aged lady had
been ill for five weeks, age and disease wasting away her body.
The funeral will be held privately at St. Michael's church at
Holbrook in Iowa County Friday morning, burial in the churchyard
cemetery.
Born in Kentucky.
Elizabeth Cashman was born in Kentucky in 1838 and came to Iowa
with her parents in 1846 where they settled on a farm in
Muscatine county. In 1869 she was married to John J. Shannahan,
the ceremony being performed by Father Laurent, one of the
pioneer priests of Iowa and Muscatine county. To this union was
born five sons as follows: Rev. Father W.P. Shannahan, of St.
Patrick's church, Iowa City; John B. Shannahan, formerly of
Parnell, who died one year ago; Thomas and James, now residing in
Iowa county and Edwin, a well known attorney now residing at
Kansas City, Missouri. One daughter, Mrs. W.F. Hogan of near
Holbrook at whose home the aged mother passed away. She is
survived also by one brother, Thomas Cashman who lives at the old
home in Muscatine county. The husband and father died in 1896.
The sympathy of the community and the many parishioners of St.
Patrick's and other kindred churches will go out to Father
Shannahan in his bereavement.
Dr. Herbert Stowe Laid to Rest
The funeral of the late Dr. Herbert Marion Stowe was held
yesterday from the Larmon undertaking parlors. Dr. Stowe was an
alumnus of the State University of Iowa and of the Rush Medical
college, also a professor in the Medical department of
Northwestern university of Chicago. He was a nephew of Mrs.
Hattie [? Cinnon] and E.W. Edwards of this city.
Flu Quarantine Order Virtually Lifted in Iowa.
Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 24 -- The Spanish influenza quarantine in
Iowa was virtually lifed today when Dr. G.H. Sumner, secretary of
the state board of health issued an order permitting the cities
to take the responsibility of lifting the ban. New cases in the
state fell off today, the total being 1,439. The total cases in
Iowa are 35,047. Fourteen deaths today brought the toll for the
entire state to 372 since the epidemic started.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Friday, October 25, 1918
Nine Iowans on Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 25 -- Nine Iowans were mentioned in today's
casualties. They carried a total of 513 names divided as follows.
Killed in action, 21; died of wounds, 11; died from accident and
other causes, 2; died of disease, 6; wounded severely, 96;
wounded, degree undetermined, 188; wounded slightly, 169; missing
in action, 13; died of aeroplane accident, 2; prisoners, 4. The
Iowans follow:
Wounded Severely:
George M. Norregaard, Council Bluffs, Ia., sergeant
Fred Bilden, Clermont, Ia., private
Henry Rath, Lone Rock, Ia., private
Roah F. Peebles, West Bend, Ia., private
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Virgil P. Timson, Quasqueton, Ia.
Arthur G. Sapp, Ashgrove, Ia.
Robert White, Lovilia, Ia.
Charles W. Young, Mt. Vernon, Ia.
Wounded Slightly - Private:
Michael J. Foley, Clinton, Ia.
Dr. Austin is Now Army Captain
Dr. Austin, a loyal physician of Wellman has received a
commission in the army and will report at Camp Funston soon where
he will take up his duties as a captain. Wellman and vicinity
will regret deeply the necessity of the doctor leaving but will
bid him God speed.
Banker has Husky New Assistant
George W. Dvorsky of the commercial bank has a very active new
helper for a new boy has arrived at the Dvorsky home on Bowery
street. He was born Tuesday the twenty-second.
Soldier Dies on Voyage to Europe
A message received last night by Mrs. Minnie Bogs, at 513
Kirkwood avenue, informed her that her son, Albert Bogs had been
a victim of pneumonia, and died, October 4, at sea, on the way to
an European port. The young soldier was the youngest son of the
family, and was 27 years old January 26. He was born and reared
in Iowa City, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He
entered the service and went to Camp Pike, July 26, later he went
to Camp Merritt, and started overseas September 26. His father,
Herman Bogs, died two years ago. Beside the grief stricken
mother, four brothers and four sisters survive: Herman, in the
service in France, Charles of Mt. Vernon, Paul, of Iowa City,
Frank of Omaha, Henrietta, at home, and Mrs. C.K. Armstrong, Mrs.
William Schultz, and Mrs. John Greulich, all of Iowa City. The
entire community tenders sympathy to the family bereft of a
stong, noble son and brother. The remains will be sent from New
York, and probably arrive here next week. Burial will be in
Oakland cemetery, the Reverend H. Brueckner will conduct the
services.
Paul G. Walters Funeral Tomorrow
The remains of Paul G. Walters arrived this morning from
Chattanooga, and are now at Schneider's undertaking parlors.
Burial will take place at Oakland cemetery tomorrow at 10
o'clock. It will be a military funeral.
--
Mrs. Laura C. Fiesler, who was appointed a deputy sheriff and
approved at the last meeting of the county board of supervisors
is now on duty and is said to be proving a most efficient
officer.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Saturday, October 26, 1918
Only Two Iowans Among Casualties
Washington, Oct. 26 -- Only two Iowans were mentioned in the
casualty lists for today. They caried a total of 214 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 5; died of disease, 12;
wounded severely, 31; missing in action, 6; wounded, degree
undetermined, 130; died from accident and other causes, 3;
wounded slightly, 27. The Iowans are:
Died of Wounds:
Private Ivan C. Walker, Rockford, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Private Arthur R. Wendland, Hawkeye, Ia.
--
Another sad incident is recorded at Cedar Rapids in the wake of
the dread influenza. Miss Bertha Mecklenburg of Blairtown went to
Cedar Rapids to nurse her brother Henry, who was sick of the
disease. Two days later she was stricken and the two died two
days apart. A double funeral will close the sad incident.
--
A cablegram was recently received by Reverend B.F. Davis from his
son Emerson Davis, who is now in France in the Signal Corps
service. He has just returned from the front, and is well and
happy and got some "cats."
Boy Burns to Death in Barn Near Lone Tree
Little Harvey Sweet, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cale
Sweet, Jr. was burned to death in a fire that consumed the barn
on the farm home three and one-half miles west of Lone Tree and
one mile east of River Junction, at about three o'clock in the
afternoon. The origin of the fire is not known, but the fact that
the little boy was in the barn at the time gives rise to the
belief that he may have been playing with matches. Johnie
Broadway, a larger boy, brother of Mrs. Sweet and little Harvey
had been playing about the barn but Johnie had left the building
some minutes before the fire started. He is unable to shed any
light on the origin of the fire. The fact that the boy was in the
barn at the time of the fire was not known to the family until
after the barn was well consumed, then they missed the lad and
search failed to find him, the awfulness of the tragedy dawned
upon them that the little son had lost his life in the flames.
The barn was not a large one and the flames soon died down and a
search revealed the charred and almost consumed body of the
little boy. The body was taken at once to the undertaker at Lone
Tree. It is understood there wil be no funeral. Little Harvey
leaves a heart-broken father and mother, and a little baby
brother Harley, one year old. The sympathy of the entire
community will go out to the sorrowing family in this most cruel
and sorrowful time. Two horses were burned in the barn. One was
burned to death and the other it is believed will have to be
killed. There was a quantity of hay and grain and some harness
lost in the fire as well.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Monday, October 28, 1918
Sioux City Man in Canada Casualties
Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 26 -- L. Williams of Sioux City, died of
wounds was among the Americans mentioned in today's Canadian
casualty list.
Forty-Four Iowans On Casualty Lists.
Washington, Oct. 28 -- Forty-four Iowans were mentioned in the
casualty lists for yesterday and today. They carried a total of
1883 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 270; died of
wounds, 170; died from accident and other causes, 9; died of
disease, 239; wounded severely, 177; wounded, degree
undetermined, 484; wounded slightly, 359; missing in action, 148;
died of aeroplane accident, 9; prisoners, 8. The Iowans follow:
Killed in Action - Privates:
John R. Thompson, Princeton, Ia.
Charles E. Christianson, Graettinger, Ia.
Alfred M. Kant, Moville, Ia.
George L. Louik, Merican, Ia.
Earnest A. Richardson, Burlington, Ia.
Frederick W. Wambsal, Goldfield, Ia.
Charles W. Bordeau, Mason City, Ia.
Died of Wounds:
John R. Wingate, Waterloo, Ia., lieutenant
Kenneth L. Mueller, Waterloo, Ia., corporal
Charles W. Brown, Robertson, Ia., private
Edward M. Cowie, Sheldon, Ia., private
Died of Disease:
Cornelius H. Bents, Parkersburg, Ia., corporal
Harry L. Cron, Cedar Rapids, Ia., private
Emil Larson, Jewell, Ia., private
Osmund Osland, Buffalo Center, Ia., private
Lloyd M. Smith, Knoxville, Ia., private
Albert T. Fransen, Ansgar, Ia., private
Olaf H. Olsen, Rembrandt, Ia., private
John W. Thompson, Floris, Ia., private
Herman H. Lesline, Logan, Ia., private
David G. Lydell, Aurelia, Ia., private
Homer J. Paine, Eagle Grove, Ia., private
Harry W. Swanson, Chillicothe, Ia., private
Missing in Action:
Lester Harter, Keokuk, Ia., lieutenant
John C. Pressman, Orange City, Ia., private
Ernest C. Haynes, Valley Junction, Ia., private
Wounded Severely:
Chester R. Perkins, Des Moines, Ia., corporal
Worth Allen Lewis, Boone, Ia., corporal
Harry T. Oliver, New Virginia, Ia., private
Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Harley J. Campbell, Minburn, Ia., sergeant
Arthur Noftsger, Lamoni, Ia., cook
Alonzo F. Husted, St. Charles, Ia., private
John McCarten, Keokuk, Ia., private
Joseph H. Dewey, Des Moines, Ia., private
Roy E. Whiteman, Burlington, Ia., private
Ernest H. Bengtson, Swea City, Ia., private
John A. Fox, Decorah, Ia., private
George W. Miller, Rock Valley, Ia., private
Walter C. Parsley, Hornick, Ia., private
Wounded Slightly:
William C. Cooper, Radcliffe, Ia., lieutenant
Wilbert E. Mulnix, Cedar Falls, Ia., private
Edward Kalous, Cedar Rapids, Ia., private
Harvey J. Sieversing, Vellevue, Ia., private
Roy E. Jones, Columbus Junction, Ia., private
Three Deaths from Flu Since Saturday Noon
Three deaths in the forty-eight hours preceeding today noon is
the toll of the influenza epidemic for this community and the
university. The deaths are as follows:
Miss Fannie Kimmell, 21 West Burlington
Francis Moothart, Madison, South Dakota
Philip Moiskness, Coleman, South Dakota.
The last two names are of men who have just arrived here to take
vocational training in the engineering shops.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Tuesday, October 29, 1918
Twenty Iowa Men in Casualties
Washington, Oct. 29 -- Twenty Iowans were mentioned in today's
casualty lists.. They carried a total of 550 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 54; died of wounds, 43; died from
accident and other causes, 6; died of disease, 92; wounded
severely, 99; wounded, degree undetermined, 145; wounded
slightly, 40; missing in action, 65; died of aeroplane accident,
4; prisoners, 2. The Iowans follow:
Died of Disease - Privates:
Thomas A. White, Linden, Ia.
Max A. Weiss, Woodbine, Ia.
Clarence L. Nesheim, Clear Lake, Ia.
Died From Wounds - Privates:
Victor First, Villisca, Ia.
Rob Tribby, Mt. Pleasant, Ia.
Wounded Severely:
Henry Hastert, Alton, Ia. [rank not given]
Nels Jacobsen, Harlan, Ia. [rank not given]
William C. Fachman, Sioux City, Ia., private
Martin S. Williams, Decorah, Ia., private
Wounded, Degree Undetermined:
Cyril W. Bazel, Burlington, Ia., sergeant
Harry O. Parmenter, Gilman, Ia., bugler
George W. Clausen, Glidden, Ia., private
Alexander N. Westberg, Ruthven, Ia., private
Slightly Wounded - Privates:
Raymond J. Smith, Central City, Ia.
Henry Terhark, Ackley, Ia.
Missing in Action - Privates:
William S. Cummings, Sioux City, Ia.
Russell M. Loper, Mason City, Ia.
Guy L. Luther, Mason City, Ia.
Sidney C. Newsome, Fort Dodge, Ia.
John E. Whalen, Sioux City, Ia.
Melvin Lechty Writes from France
Mrs. Frank Lechty has received a letter from her son Melvin with
the headquarters company, 109th Engineers, in France. He says he
is well and feels fine.
88th Division on the Battle Front Oct. 5th
A Minneapolis dispatch states that Captain George Milan Hunt who
left France on October 1, has just arrived there with Lieut
Harold D. Kraft and they reported that the 88th division was to
have entered the front line trenches on October 5 in a quiet
sector. The 88th is composed largely of Iowa men, with many from
Illinois, Minnesota and North Dakota. Many Iowa City and Johnson
county men were in the 88th, including a number of officers from
here. The division trained at Camp Dodge from September 1917, to
July 1918 going across last September. "Considerable gas and
high exposive shells are being sent over the American lines where
the 88th is located," the Captain said, "but there is
no aggressive action there."
Wellman Soldier is Buried Sunday
Wellman, Oct. 29 -- Ten auto loads of sorrowing relatives and
friends left here at nine o'clock Saturday night and drove to
Iowa City to meet the eleven o'clock train in which was the body
of soldier boy Joe Monahan, who died of pneumonia at Camp Forest,
Georgia. His sister, Miss Agnes Monahan accompanied the body. She
went south in receipt of the telegram stating the condition of
her brother and was with him several days before he died. He is
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Monahan and two
brothers and three sisters. He was laid to rest in the little
Creek cemetery Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. Father
Peters of Iowa City was in charge.
The City
-A. Abramsohn is in Des Moines today transacting business and
visiting friends and relatives.
-Robert Schell will leave for Des Moines today from where he is
to be transferred to the Aviation Mechanic service at the Great
Lakes Naval Training Station.
-James Vanek has been made an instructor in forging, and E.A.
Putnam has been appointed instructor in laboratory in the college
of applied science.
-Frank Dvorak writes an interesting letter from France to his
friends over here. He says he was in the midst of the shell and
fire and it wasn't so bad after all. He is a member of the 101st
U.S. Infantry, Co. D.
-Marguerite Saunders has been made an instructor in the
department of drawing in the college of applied science. Miss
Saunders was graduated in 1917 and last year took a special
course in drawing with Professor Higbee. She has also taken work
in Chicago to fit herself for her work.
-A letter recently received in Iowa City tells of the whereabouts
of two recent graduates of S.U.I. They are William Brooks
Livingston, law '15 who is on the other side as aide-de-camp to
Brig. Gen. F.M. Caldwell. The other is Gerald L. Livingston, L.A.
'17 who has recently won a second lieutenancy in the machine gun
officers training school at Camp Hancock, Georgia.
-Mrs. J. Anderson has received a message from Mrs. Julius
Schaapveld. She went recently to visit her husband who is in Camp
Austin, Texas. When her husband was transferred to San Antonio on
Sept. 25 she accompanied him and when the outbreak of influenza
made many nurses imperative, Mrs. Schaapveld enlisted as a nurse.
She is now stationed at Camp Stanley a distance of twenty-five
miles from San Antonio.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Wednesday, October 30, 1918
Ten Iowans Iowans in Today's Lists
Washington, Oct. 30 -- Ten Iowans were mentioned in the casualty
lists for today. They contained a total of 423 names divided as
follows: Killed in action, 7; died of wounds, 18; died from
accident and other causes, 8; died of disease, 34; wounded
severely, 57; wounded, degree undetermined, 141; wounded
slightly, 142; missing in action, 17. The Iowans are:
Killed in Action - Private:
Joseph F. Petrik, Fairfax, Ia.
Died of Disease - Private:
Girret Kersbergen, Rock Valley, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Private:
Rex N. Garrett, Cherokee, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Sergeant:
Hohart M. Moats, Villisca, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Wagoner:
Joseph W. Gilliland, Mountayr, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Private:
Henry W. Janssen, Pomeroy, Ia.
Wounded Slightly - Privates:
George L. Croce, Fulton, Ia.
Samuel W. Vandel, Lineville, Ia.
Marine Casualties, Died of Disease:
Pvt. Eugene R. Durand, Bristow, Ia.
Wilson A. Morris, Shelby, Ia.
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Iowa City Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
Thursday, October 31, 1918
Fourteen Iowans in Today's Casualties
Washington, Oct. 31 -- Fourteen Iowans were mentioned in the
casualty lists for today. They contained a total of 731 names
divided as follows: Killed in action, 38; died of wounds, 16;
died from accident and other causes, 3; died from aeroplane
accident, 1; died of disease, 37; wounded severely, 121; wounded,
degree undetermined, 245; wounded slightly, 237; missing in
action, 30; prisoners, 3. The Iowans are:
Died From Wounds - Private:
John Flannagan, Washington, Ia.
Wounded Severely - Privates:
George E. Dougherty, Seymour, Ia.
John R. Ogburn, Monroe, Ia.
Norris Briggs, Des Moines, Ia.
Dowd W. Brown, Centerville, Ia.
John A. Carlson, Akron, Ia.
Henry Cyrus Wing, Maquoketa, Ia.
Wounded Slightly - Privates:
William C. Avery, Sioux City, Ia.
David H. Freid, Sioux City, Ia.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined - Privates:
Christian Farni, Nevada, Ia.
William L. Johnson, Bettendorf, Ia.
John W. Schleisman, Ledderdale, Ia.
Missing in Action - Privates:
George A. Osbaugh, Tipton, Ia.
Ronald Robertson, Sioux City, Ia.
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