Chautauqua and Bible Institute plan bigger weeklong event
Directors announced a larger three week Chautauqua and Bible Institute program in Lafayette, beginning July 3 and ending July 23. The Idle Institute will join the Chautauqua. Maxim De Grosz may give a piano recital. the Waterloo Concert band is considered. EB Hamm is favored as financial secretary. R N Gowin named press agent. transportation improvements discussed to boost suburban train service during Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Lafayette Vieek
Idle Institute
Chautauqua
Bible Institute
Ministerial Association
Maxim de
Cith
Rock Tsland Road Place
Waterloo
Cedar Falla
Parks
Rock Island Spur to Park Aims to Ease Chautauqua Traffic
The Rock Island railroad may solve the Chautauqua transportation problem. Steps will be taken Friday to advance the plan to accommodate visitors. CQ, H Hubbell, railroad division superintendent, will visit to meet with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade and the Chautauqua board to seek a workable arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Iland
Chautauqua
H. Hubbell
The
Rock
Jad
Chamber of Commerce
Hoard of Trade
Chautauqua Board
Waterloo Blacksmith Julius Golin vaux Dies in Pocahontas
The body of Julius Golin vaux, formerly of Waterloo, was brought from Pocahontas Iowa where he died after being found at his shop door. A coroner's jury ruled death by strangulation. He leaves a widow and a 12 year old son. Funeral at St Joseph's Catholic Church Wednesday at 10. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Golinvaux
Waterloo
Pocahontas
Iowa
Mary Golinvai
Mulberry Street
Golinvaux
A. . Bridge
Bank Robbers Guns Found in Masonville Case
In Manchester Iowa on April 2 three revolvers believed to belong to the two prisoners charged with robbing the Farmers Savings Bank at Masonville were recovered Sunday night. The weapons were found in a manure pile behind a barn on the George Link place in east Manchester and turned over to Sheriff M Hennessty. Authorities say the revolvers match those used by the mob that seized them earlier, noting the group had stopped at Mt Link's barn the morning of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Iowa
Farmers‘ Savings Bank
Masonville
M. +. Hennessty
George Link
Leiongibg
Mt. Link
T. Mears
E. Tripp
Pineland
Minn
John Tripp
Farmers Telephone
J. M. Good
Waterloo
Bather
L. Armstrong
Smalling
Laporte
Main Street
Mr. Smalling
Miles
T. B. Moore
Jower Main Street
Maud Bruch
Cedar Rapids
Bill. Madwell
Visting
Iowa Canning Co
Guns Hidden After Robbery In Crooked Barn Find
Authorities noted no firearms on captured robbers though three revolvers were hidden. A short barreled bull-dog 44 caliber, a 38, and a 32 were recovered, along with a long barreled Colt of 71 caliber. The money was found in the Yorun barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jain
Fort Dodge Druggist McNamara Dies in Fort Dodge
John F. Mc Namara a well known Fort Dodge druggist died Monday of apoplexy after weeks of ill health. He came to Fort Dodge from Des Moines twenty years ago and operated the drug store with J.P. Hickey of Sioux Falls. He recently sold most of his interest and planned a Rocky Mountain health chase. He was married last fall to Eleanor McCarty of Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
John F. McNamara
Fort, Dodge
Des Moines
J.P. Hickey
Sioux Falls
West Waterloo Street Railway Loop Planned by Private Syndicate
A syndicate of West Waterloo capitalists plans a five mile street railway loop from Sans Souci park through the factory district to Red Cedar ball park and connecting with the W C F N line at Park Avenue. The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern would build and operate, expenses borne by investors, earnings to them, rental for equipment and power from the W C F N. L S Cass, president of the local line, met with businessmen. contracts drawn and ready to sign. no friction reported and the loop likely to become a reality.
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Sans Souci Park
Westfield Factory District
Blackhawk Creek
Commercial Street
Red Cedar Ball Park
W. C.F & N. Tiale
Park Avenue
West Waterloo
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
Street Railway
L. 5
Casa
St. Paul
Cass
Kansas City
L. A. Cass
Westfield
Easter Hat Burned in Street Fire Accident
Miss Celeste Manton, wearing a newly bought Easter hat, was badly scorched on face and neck when a cigarette stub dropped from a second story window ignited the hat. A passerby threw his overcoat over her head to smother the flames as bystanders shouted fire. The hat was destroyed and the wearer was rescued from the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlants
Celeste Manton
Champion egg eater of Fayette county declared
Uniontown, April 2. W. E. Knuckles, a miner, is named the champion egg eater of Fayette county after consuming forty two raw eggs in W. E. Gans store at Gans Station. He sat with forty two eggs lined inside when the basket was removed, a merchant joked he would kill him. Knuckles bets he can eat 100 more at one sitting. Also a help wanted notice for an assistant make-up and ad printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Fayette County
W.E. Knuckles
W. E. Gans
Gans Station
Knuckles
Gaus
Blackhawk County Sets Record for Weddings Under New Law
In Blackhawk County during March 1907, 35 marriages were solemnized by ministers and magistrates, with 33 certified and a total of 268 marriages recorded since September 5, 1906. The list names officiants and couples, reflecting strict certification and compliance with the new marriage law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Detroit Votes Down Carnegie Library Donation
Detroit reports the library donation of 750000 from Andrew Carnegie was rejected by under one hundred votes in yesterday’s city election. Returns up to noon show state GOP Chairman Diekema likely to win a slim majority in the fifth district primary to succeed William Alden Smith in Congress. The Republican state ticket majority is expected around 75080.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Andrew Carnegie
Diekema
William' Alden Smith
Congress
Teachers Meet in August at Chautauqua Institute
Cmpunty Superintendent Charles El lint announced the teachers Chautauqua institute will be held August 5 to 10. He has secured Hon W W Stetson Maine state superintendent for the entire week. Stetson is described as a practical educator able to impart knowledge clearly and to advise those in school work. The venue has not yet been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmpunty
Charles Ellint
Chautauqua Institute
W. W. Stetson
Maine
Stetson
Mullen V Phelps Case Taken Up In District Court
District court took up the case of J. M. Mullen against W. H. Phelps on Tuesday to secure a jury. The 1903 land sale led to a promissory note for 216 49 with eight percent interest and ten percent attorney fees, totaling 252 00 plus interest as of September 25, 1906. Phelps admits the note but disputes it as land sale commission, alleging false statements and misrepresentation by Mullen. Witnesses have testified. case will proceed with additional proceedings Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Mullen
W. H. Phelps
Plaintif
Shell Rock
Phelpy
Jamestown voting contest awards prize and travel
The Jamestown voting contest conducted by the Times-Tribune concluded at Jest night with results announced this morning. Winners include Mira Figrenca Mc Dermott first district 1408185 votes and Miss Frieda Wolfram first district 1 125 266 votes with trips, scholarships and watches awarded to multiple entrants. Dr F Sage named health officer at East Waterloo township meeting and four mill road tax approved by township board of health and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Times-Tribune
Mize Kathryn Adams
Frieda Wolfram
Adai Guertiftey
Mias
Floy Walker
Edith Knowles
Virginia van Metre
Miles Katheryn McCoy
East Waterlon Township
B. Stilgon
East Fourth Street
Board of Health
J. J. Owens
Chogren
F. Bage
East
Waterloo
STUPKA Seeks Separation Amid Sordid Side Magazine Tie
Stupka files for separation while publicized in a side magazine, highlighting personal disputes and requests to revert to maiden name. The case centers on custody and personal branding implications amid ongoing media attention.
Separation and divorce petitions filed in Waterloo
Maggie A. Stupka seeks divorce from Joseph Stupka citing his ungovernable temper and abusive conduct on a farm in Webster County before moving to Waterloo. She asks for $100 temporary alimony and $1,000 final, plus restoration of her name and joint property division. Grace E. Bigelow seeks divorce from Clinton A. Bigelow claiming threats and temper, requesting $3,000 alimony and custody of two minors.
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Maggis A. Stupka
Ellion
Joseph Stupka
Fort Dodee
Patttmaer
Wabster
Bince
Waterloo
Maggie A. Thomas
Grace E. Bigelow
Clinton A. Bigelow
Jmound
Evangelical Conference Closes After Strong Afton Session
The Des Moines United Evangelical church conference ended in Afton with over one hundred ministers and laymen in attendance. Bishop H. B. Hartalar of Harrieburg presided as Rev. J. George Walz of Zearing was chosen secretary, naming assistants Reva C. H. Stauffacher Waterloo Phil Koenig Belle Plaine and D. C. Busenburg Iowa Center. Appointments across Cedar Rapids Des Moines and surrounding districts were announced with Rev. P. H. Hines and Rev. J. C. Staflacher among leaders reassigned and new presiding elders named for multiple churches and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Des Moines
United Evangelical Church
H. B. Hartalar
Harrieburg
J. George Walz
Zearing
Reva. C. H. Stauffacher
Logan Avenue
Hastings
Neb
Cedar Rapida
J. B. Stauiflacher
Alburnett
L. A. Jones
Belle Plaine
Phil Koenig
Bolan
B. Killoran
Blairstown
Skogsberg
Cedar Rapids
E. H. Hever
Associated Charities Office and Store Move to Sycamore Street
The Associated Charities office and its clothing store relocate to the Hostetler building on the corner of East Fifth and Sycamore streets. Ensign Tripp leases the new three year site. the Salvation Army and charity staff remain nearby. Donations of worn clothing bedding furniture are requested. contact Tripp or visit for the March report on work done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Hostetler
Fifth
Sycamore Streets
Ensign Tring
Salvation Army
Busigh Trippo
Haa
LaFayette Street
Waterloo
Tripp
Old dwelling removed as community notes span Wolsthorpe era
April 1 report details the removal of John Kurtt’s old house once used for Lutheran services and a marriage ceremony by Rev. Bredow. Nearby, Spiker family moves to J. Allen farm. new dwelling to be plastered in warm weather. Weather, road conditions, creameries, local sales, and multiple residents' health and farm updates follow with community timing and prices.
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John Kurtt
P. Bredow
Wm. Koepke
FP. Bredow
H. Spiker
J. Allen
Mercantile Co
Glasgow
Sald
Mergantile Co
Dunkerton Creamery
Dewar Creamery
Wm. Widdel
H. Schmidt
Cinton Country
F. A. Mix
Dart Farm
M. Rinderknecht
Fred
Lang
Germany
Grandia Fash
Henry
Dr. Bickley
Gulfera
Albert Fuchs
W. Festo
Maxfield
Gust. Meter
Waterloo
Mrr
John Bea
Frank Nistup
Nigtus
John Delagardella
Joby Klein
Orange
Wietering
Michels
Hazleton
Nick Frost
Washburn
M. L. Frost
Lizzie
Lena Frost
Wm- Frost
Peter Harig
Nesbit
Sibares Bros
Poyner
Fox
Reporter
Holden
Court House
Blackhawk
Dockendorf
North Washington
Oberhauser
North
Washington
John Steubenrauch
Willies
John Wagner
Jacob Mangrich
Waterloo Live Stock and Commission Co
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C. H. Seccombe
East Side High School
R. N. Gowin
Lafayette Block
Rock Island Spur
Juline Golinvaux
Pennsylvania
Hawk
Mareh
Magis‘trate
Frank Boettcher
Ada Shafer
G. Beeman
HK. L. Allen
Amanda Subl
Guy Estes
Mabel Hayes
H. G. Beeman
John Hlimer
Louise Raup
A. Goetze
William Alfred Wills
Maude May Dietz
N.garwick
William H. Beardsley
Mabel
Megghon
Otto Valdemark Christensen
Camilla Madsen
N. P. Gravengaard
John Heinrichsen
Efile Fiedler
Elizabeth M. Harrison
C. J. Shook
Jobin
Schwinger
Ron Fehl
Charles BE. Leary
Beulah Trumbauer
B.J. Long
Alfred Nelson
Anna Smith
Jene T. Holm
Anna M. Madsen
P. N. Gravengeardt
Frank’ J. Bowers
Amanda Casa
Jay W. Kuepper
Nellie Knapp
Ralph Watters
Tillie C. Raxmunsen
Ernnest H. Bennett
Mattila ‘Genter
Justice A. B. Kepford
Frank Ackerman
Maude Gerign
Alfred Anderson
Mary Larsen
Walter L. Weelly
Lillian M
Carnegie
Shautauqua Institute
Mullen
Times Time
Zart Wathaloo Township
Dr. F
Sage
Bf Messrs
W. C. Leland
A.A. Lohner
W. G. Lelland
Niel McDougal
A. D
Ede
F. B. Lufkin
Sagele
IFES
Stupka
Tion
Mra
Grace Bigdlow
Aska Separation
Evangelical Conference
Des Moinna
Coyington
Grandview
J. N
Hummel
Town City
G. W. Mullen
J. B. Meloy
Lisbon
W. W
Force
Marshalltown
First
A. A. Couser
State Street
P. H. Hines
Manly
Virgil Urbino
C. H. Stautfacher
Zeating
Sycamore Street
Ork
S.sslaves
Sheriff
J. DB. Caldwell
Mitchellville
Supt. Fitzgerald Jana Matron Riley
Wales
Laporte City
Eee
Jos Allen
Ta Tantgan
Wil Willard
W J. Gibson
Will ‘Ia Omé
Barclay’s Beat
Young Farmere
W. P. Walker
Jetup
Fred Jenson
North Dakota
J. H. Baker
Barclay
Billy Lanigan
Chicago
Otto Bubner
Joe Schwartz
L. Tangan
B. Lamb
John Barlow
Bill “Willard
Stark
Grandpa Englert
Thia
John
Bending
Ton
Bly
O. K
Judas
Mr. Dowald
Bairbank
A. Aknew
O. G. Alexander
Kleckner
H. W
Waterloo Business College
Carrie Krug
F. W. Barkeley
Bhell Rock
W. H. ‘Young
Jesup
Commercial
Almah D. Bush
Independence
Leonora Flaherty
Aura Claudian Young
Cedar Falls
B. P. Crandall
Nellie Wallace
Bess Pleved
Alstadt &Langlas Bros
Burt & Lohner
Vienna
Walter Leighton
Wellman
Mr. Yoder
Carrie Yoder
Welter & Waters Store
Bankington ‘Ee
Vee Oela
Oo. Glegatville
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