Shortage of Minsters Shrinks Northern Iowa Conference
Webster City Oct 4 The Northern Iowa Methodist conference reports a minister shortage impacting charges across the region. Bishop Juepard faces difficulty assigning pastors as Dr B S Johnson may stay in Sioux City and Fort Dodge seeks staffing. Cedar Falls and Forest City also note changes with a new church edifice in Forest City and a debated next meeting site.
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Webster City
Northern Iowa Methodist Conference
Juepard
B. S. Johnson
Sioux City
Hia
Oxford University
London
Fort Dodge
Cedar Falls
M. Spencer
Kamphoefner
Forest City
Waverly Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress
Burton Sweet of Waverly announces his bid for the June Republican primary for Congress in this district. He cites the party’s historic role in unity and national growth while pledging reform and new leadership to align with modern events and majority will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Sweet
Waverly
Burton E. Sweet
Republican Party
Grentes
Timng
Republic
Freight rates under study by railroad commission
Railroad Commissioners plan a meeting with town shippers to review town freight classification and a large docket of matters to be adjusted. A conference of shippers will also discuss Western rate decisions from the Interstate Commerce Commission in the commission offices. A separate note mentions political commentary on Emory English and a local drowning incident near Marstalltown where a child fell into a stock watering tank and died in shallow water.
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Railroad Commission
Vthe Commission
Lateratate Commerce Commission
Railway Commission
Crowna
Churstley
Max
Mrs. Chas
Reed
Marstalltown
Personal Mentions From Aplington And Nearby Towns
Aplington residents Henry Younker and John Ludemann were seen in the city, with visits by A. D. Grant of Jows Falls and Paul Hagenstein of Eldora among others. The notes describe relatives and friends visiting Waterloo, Hampton, Osage, Buffalo Center, and surrounding areas, along with travelers returning from the Northwest and trips to Hampton for court business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Younker
Aplington
A. D. Grant
Jows Falls
P. A. Snyder
Osage
Fred Weber
Hubbard
William Roben
Wellaburg Buaing
William Otto
Waterloo
John Ludemann
Thompson
Buffalo Center
William Martens
J. L. French
Faulkner
Hampton
Court House
Joa Otto
Joa
Grundy County Net Worth and Resource Schedule 1913
Official examiners report Grundy County resources total 3167 543 03 with cash on hand delinquent taxes and public property including the courthouse. Net worth January 1 1913 listed as 114417 17 after deducting taxes outstanding warrants and similar accounts. Various county offices recorded expenses for 1912 including treasurer auditor sheriff recorder and county attorney.
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Grundy
Court House
Clark
Marriage Moenses
Sherrif Black
Johnson
Clarey
Gray
Largest verdict in Marshall County history awarded to Myles Kelleher
The district court jury awarded engineer Myles Kelleher 814,500 for injuries from a 1908 accident when a broken side rod damaged the engine cab. Earlier, in October 1911, a jury granted him 12,500 damages in a separate case. Public notices mention Frank Turner’s religious visions, school paper color changes, Mrs. O B Chapin’s death, the Waverly sugar mill output, and local sports permit excitement.
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Marshall County
Myles Kelleher
Old Town
Kel Ioher
Married Last Wednesday Burmeister Thies Wadding
Miss Imma Burmeister and John F. Thies wed at the bride’s parents home in Grant township with Rev Otto Von Gemmingen officiating. About 300 guests attended. decorations featured blue white and green amilax. The couple will live on a Grant township farm.
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Imma Burmester
Henry Burmeister
Hampton
John F. Thies
Grant Township
Otto von Gemmingen
R. H. Behn
Magdalena Burmeister
Wilhelmine Burmester
Mary Haute
Henry
Fred Thies
George Bargmano
Latimer
Argentine Republic Seeks Rural Economy Expert Hays
Hardin County man Goss, expert in rural economies, joins Argentina's Department of Agriculture. Former assistant secretary Willett M. Hays will depart Oct 3 for Buenos Aires to advise on trade and reforms. Hays, brother of attorney C. J. Hays, brings long government service to the South American post as administrations shift. The Windsor theatre draws regional crowds with The Prince of Tonight performance. Licenses to wed issued to three Grundy county couples. several new divorce actions filed, including Russell L. Reece v Blanche Reeves.
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Hardin County
Goss
Eidora
Washinovon
D. C
Willett M. Haya
Department of Agriculture
Hays
Aimes Colleges
Argentina
Professor Hays
C. J. Hays
Kidora
Government Agricultural Department
Wreck Tale From Nellie Hamilton on State of California Loss
Nellie Hamilton, rescued passenger, writes from Fresno recounting the State of California disaster en route to Alaska. She describes Mrs VanderLas found among wreckage with a neck bruise, Mr VanderLas recovered later, and his death on a lifeboat while others and crew struggled amid collapsing cabins and wreckage before rescue.
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Mias
Nellie Hamilton
State of California
Rey. Land
Mra
John VanderTas
F. L. Hoyt
Ang ‘Tin
Texas
October Weather Forecast From J. G. Bunby
Independence weather prophet predicts warm wet October with a cold spell around the 25th bringing snow, plus a storm period early month with rain and electrical storms. Mars Saturn and Jupiter appear as evening stars with two comets visible and Bunby warns of dangerous celestial signs.
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J. G. Bunby
Independence
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Comera
Luxury Drugs and Local Trials Stir Franklin County Court
In Franklin County Court last week QO. G. Molina, a Popajoy druggist, was proven guilty of selling intoxicants contrary to his privilege and fined 8600 by Judge Albrook. Otto Swalve, a Mopejoy liveryman, had his earlier sentence sustained at 50 fine plus costs for selling minors. Real estate mortgages totaled 12 050 with 6 000 the largest single loan. chattel mortgages reached 10 086. Divorces not recorded. Mayor Works notes about 50 marriages as justice of the peace and in four years as mayor he has presided over twenty couples. Yesterday’s scores Philadelphia 1, New York 4.
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Franklin
Franklin County
QO. G. Molina
Albrook
Otto Swalve
J. N. Mallon
Eldora
J. W. Works
Hampton Chronicle
Iity
Justice of the Peace
Mayer
Were Married at Dubuque Pythian Slaters Give Splendid Entertainment
Miss Mollie Esser and Frank Kachelhoffer wed in Dubuque on Monday afternoon as guests and town notables learned the ceremony occurred at the cathedral. Both hail from the community and have steady jobs with Mrs Rachelhoffer and Fr Martin store. They plan to reside downtown once rooms are available.
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Mollie Esser
Frank Kachelhoffer
Dubuque
Thhat City
Sachelhoffer
Fr. Martin
Schalhoffer
Knachelhoffer Clothing
Knachelhoffer Clothing Store. With Others Tam Worn
Rachelhoffce
Iowa Farm Land Hype Draws Illinois Buyers
Northeast Iowa cornfields impress Illinois farmers who inquire about Iowa lands. A Peoria farmer letters a Black Hawk County dealer outlining an $160 per acre offer, noting Illinois prices at 3200 per acre and predicting Iowa’s forthcoming strong corn harvest. He hints at adopting Iowa booster rhetoric and securing rights and privileges once offered by Iowa boosters.
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Iowa
Peoria
Blackawk County
Towa
Franklin court cases hinge on stock fraud claim
August Doering sues Hampton Foundry and Machine Shop for 82000 alleging his payment bought stock tied to a patented article to be manufactured there. Court adjourned a day in memory of David Evans as the Franklin County bar passes condolences. J Van Matre fraud case continued to next term. Probate and will matters occupy substantial court time.
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August Doering
Hampton Foundry and Machine Shop
Franklin County
David Evans
J. van Matre
Pythian Sisters Host Evening at Castle Hall
The Pythian Sisters gave an at home event for Knights and guests at the Castle Hall of Tope Croix lodge last Monday. Fifty or more attended the social program with entertainment and refreshments served afterward. A local inquiry questioned the origin of the railroad line linking Minkteapulis and St. Louis, noting its relatively recent status in the area and the east end division discussion.
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Pythian Sisters
Pythian
Company of Knights
Tose Croix Lodge
Irndulrar
Minkteapulis
St. Louis
Worthman
Fountain Head
Peoria
East End
Minwauker Bank Examines Saving and Banking Accounts
The state bank examiner audited the firm linked to the Troye company of Minwauker. The liabilities were stated at 4 million dollars. Bankruptcy proceedings were noted at Chicago with Rice Brothers’ creamery defendants. Fatal coal mine toll for seven months totals 1437, up from 1419 year ago. Collision near Stephens, Arkansas kills four trainmen and possibly one more injured. Flooded Texas streams recede with no new loss. expected property damage near 1 million dollars unchanged. Eight drownings had been reported.
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Hethwaren
Tiemes Tarbies
Troat Company
Minwauker
Rice Brothers
Cfreas
Chicago
United States
St. Louie South- Western Railroad
Stephena
Ark
Texas
Hfe
Saarhad
Waverly Neighbors Report Local Trials and Events
News notes from Waverly and surrounding towns describe a Fort Dodge water reservoir test, upcoming baseball in Ottumwa, a Waterloo lecture by Wbert Hubbard, a car crash injuring New Hartford residents, and a motion toward a Mason automobile receivership. Legal and real estate transfers populate Hardin County records.
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Mr. Sweet
Sweet
Charles City Intelligencer
Emory English
English
Neus
Blu
Hken
Hmory
Andy Volkera
Pearl City
Ilinois
George Hackrott
John Carson
George Schutter
German Township
Frank Pemberton
Hardin
Town Falls
Kurth
Ba! Spengler
Spengler
William Welland
Hillrose
Colorado
Towa Central Engineer Wing
Frank Turner
Turner
Walnut Street Baptist Church
East Waterloo
Weat Waterloo
O. B. Chapin
Union
Ja M. Chapin
Marshall
Hardin Counties
Waverly Beat
Burmeister-Thies Wadding
Argentine Republic
New Windsor Theatre
Allison
Bristow
Dumont
Hansell
Geneva
Bradford
Chapin
Alexander
Grundy County
H. J. Schmidt
Mautie Buhne
Ben Hoelfs
Lizzie Beaker
W. H. Curtis
Mathilda M. Manelicki
Russell L. Reece
Blanche Eves
Nellia Hamilton
Ray
Vander Las
Wife
Alaska
Philadelphia
New York
Pythian Slaters
Owa
Llinoisans
Hawkeye
Franklin Court
Waverly Chicken
Sant Saverr
Shade
South Africa
Ottumwa
Chicago Sox
Mason Automobile Company
Condonat
Dodge
Lee
Nichols
Vinton
Hardin Real Estate
Steamboat Rock
Waldo Loto
Joe M. Barnes
Providence
Thomas C. Sheldon
Lawrence N. Feikwe
Hessie M. Felke
Midora
Leo G. Marks
Robert J. Albory
Tihtuan
Kiledora
Styan & Wollem
Anes Dyer
Tradividad
Ay Lt
Laud
Haupion
Athley
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