Tragic Cedar Rapids boating accident claims four lives
A gasoline launch on the Cedar River capsized after Mrs. Hattie Kopp rocked the boat. George McDonald Samuel Callahan and Thomas Delany were aboard. Delany reached shore while the others drowned. Mrs. Kopp survived. Area: Cedar Rapids Iowa April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Towa
George McDonald
Samuel Callahan
Thomas Delany
Hattie Kopp
Cedar River
Kopp
Delany
14 year old girl suffers blood poisoning from hat pin
Nellie Wilson of Parkersburg aged 14 is treated for blood poisoning after a hat pin pricked her foot during a hay mow sliding party at her grandmother's. The wound occurred when hats were scattered on the floor and a pin pierced her toe. Her father is Henry Wilson and she lives five miles west of Parkersburg. Doctors expect recovery in days.
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Parkersburg
Nellie Wilson
Miss Wilson
Henry Wilson
Here
Wson
Nashua Woman Poisoned After Overnight Lemonade
Nichua April 7 A Nashua woman Marty Migteals drank lemonade left standing overnight and became violently ill. Mrs Micheals rinsed with milk, oil given, doctor summoned. Cause undetermined though brown rind streaks noted. A prior similar case near Tierton involved Mrs B W Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichua
Marty Migteals
B. W. Pierce
Tierton
Nisl
Coal supply for 19 days at Northwestern railhead
In Webster City on April 7 a Special bulletin states the northern Town division of the Northwestern railroad has less than a 15 day coal on hand. Switch engines at division points are removed and only freight moves occur. If Iowa mine work suspensions continue, the situation may turn serious. Also reported is the death of the fifth son of Mr and Mrs Pirnia of Cedar Rapids, with Mrs Vieng formerly Lettie Hie niko of Waterloo. this is their second child death.
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Webster City
Northern Town
Northwestern Railread
Iowa
Wind
Beon
Tabernacle
Wat- Choo
Waterloo
Elliott
Pres
WM. AL
Moore accepts general representative post for G Somers & Co
H A Moore has taken a general representative role for G Somers & Co of St Paul and will begin on the road Monday. His northern Iowa territory covers dealers and trade contacts while remaining connected to the Racker store, managed by his sister Miss M L Moore, with a good salary and broad good wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Moore
G. Somers & Co
St. Paul
Iowa
Moory
Mystery surrounds Waterloo man who vanished from hospital
Harry Wilson, a young man from Salt Lake City said to be ill with appendicitis, was admitted to Presbyterian hospital after being found unconscious on Fremett Street. He insisted on care and contacting his parents, then disappeared Friday afternoon by allegedly climbing from a second story window, leaving investigators puzzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
Fremett Streee
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Wilson
Salt Lake City
License by Affidavit Sets Record for Black Hawk County
The district court clerk issued a marriage license Friday to Arthur LeRoy Hulse and Andry B. Goodwin of Vinton. An affidavit by W. C. Tutte accompanied the license, valid for a ceremony in Black Hawk County. The unusual step, as neither party was in the city, implies possible law ignorance or surprise planning. It marks the 313th license since June 1, 1908, averaging over one daily for ten months. J.A. Wheeler talked of moving from Waterloo to Tacoma after a Washington visit, with plans to visit Wickshorp, Mississippi, and return to waterloo to settle, noting his past central role as traveling passenger agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur LeRoy Hulse
Andry B. Goodwin
Vinton
W. C. Tutte
Blackhawk County
J.A. Wheeller
Waterloo
Tacoma
Washington
Wheeler
Wickshorp
Mise
fCenteal
Taxable Values in Waterloo Expected to Shrink
Waterloo assessor J. H. Kuhns says the 1906 city assessment nearly finished should total close to four million dollars with minor declines in money and credits. A three month effort started January 10 aims to complete by mid week. reports show west side taxable values at 1 690 842 and east side at 1 980 841, totaling 3 671 685 with broader property value around 14 686 792.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kuhns
Waterloo
King
Mr. Kuhns
T. M. Watts
R. M. Dewey
D. R. Weaver
A. B. Hoenig
West Side
East Side
Death Notices of Edwin Palipes in Chicago Accident
Edwin Palipes died after a street car accident in Chicago. He was taken to a hospital unconscious and died three hours later. His parents were with him at the bedside. he leaves four sisters and two brothers along with many relatives in Blackhawk county. Funeral held at 452 Warren Avenue, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
B. P
Phillips
West Fifth Street
Chicago
Edwin Palipes
Blackhawk County
Madison Street
Warren Avenue
Retail Liquor Dealers Defend Suit Against Injunction Actions
Local saloon operators united to resist injunctions filed by Baker and Baker of Centerville Iowa. They argue technical defects in filings and emphasize compliance with law while awaiting May term starting May 14. Attorneys from Waterloo and allies ready to contest the motions, with property owners joining in resistance.
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Retail Liquor Dealers Association
Mulet Saloons
Baker
Centerville
Iowa
Lay
Waterloo
Hammond
Messrs
Death of Mrs M A Redmond Mother of Conductor A Strong
Mrs M A Redmond mother of Conductor A Strong of Waterloo died at her Lansing Iowa home Thursday afternoon aged 50 after three months with heart trouble. Funeral 2:30 Sunday from her home. burial in Lansing. She leaves sons Henry Jesse and daughter Mrs May Highhouse all of Lansing and Mr and Mrs A Strong of this city will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Redmond
A. Strong
Waterloo
Lansing
Iowa
Henry
Jesse
May Highhouse
No More Cooking in Cabooses Sparks Rail Yard Orders
Winovis Central officials ban oil and gasoline stoves in cabooses amid fire risk. Minors Central Railroad men must dine on victuals or eat meals when opportunities arise as stoves are ousted from straight runs. Authorities act to prevent fires from onboard cooking.
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Winovis Central
Central Railroad
Streight
Gilbertville bridge project eyed after county board adjourns
The board of supervisors completed noon work on Saturday and adjourned to April 16. They plan to visit the hospital for an inspection and report at the next session. They will also settle drainage and bridge matters including the Gilbertville bridge abutment and approach and investigate pond needs during the respite.
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Board of Supervisors
Gilbertville Bridge
New Song on the Market by Waterloo Composer
A soldier ballad titled Il Return That Kiss to You goes on sale in Waterloo area music shops this afternoon. Words by a Waterloo writer, music by Eugene Kacuffer of Chicago. Special Waterloo copy cover by Will Daley, printed by Matt Parrott & Sons. The cover promotes Waterloo scenery with photos. Hen A. Tillson will sing the song all next week at the Electric Theatre, with handsome colored slides tied to the show.
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Waterloo
Eugene Kacuffer
Chica
Will Daley
Matt, Parrott & Sons
Electric Theatre
Hen A. Tillson
Brent New School House Proposed by Pleasant Hisehnal Directors
Pleasant Hisehnal directors in Lester township plan a new school house on the same grounds as the present building but higher. The attractive will measure about 20 by 34 feet with a 6 by 14 foot cloak room. It will sit on a high foundation with glass on the easterly side to maximize light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hisehnal
Lester Township
Revival meeting Opens May 10 in Waterloo
Dr Henry Ostrom renowned revivalist will visit Waterloo for a guest meeting starting May 10 amid scheduling fixes. The ministerial association outlines six committees and district canvassing plans to mobilize church groups and invite public participation in the large revival effort.
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Henry Ostrom
Prince of Revivalists
Chapman
Waterloo
Ghadad
Ostrom
Ostrozas
Austin
Texas
Ministeries Association
J. A. Earl
Jas, Black
W. R. Jameson
T. A. M. Manus
M. D
John H. Lervitt
B, Bickley
Wm. Galloway
Willis Jenks
Mr. Langlass
Mr. Calkins
Bili Diets
OW. A. Hallowell
Roberd
J. R. Vaughan
Rev. Stauffacher
W. W. Templeton
Dr. Boiley
Warren Proctor
I. G. Hildebrand
Will Hartin
Paul Davis
Garwick
C. H. Bachmar
Aug
Goetze
A. 0. Tabor
Watte Brown
C. O. Woolmiansee
B. ¥. Puterbaugh
Dr. Bruner
S. M. Bentley
FP. Hurst
J. H. Shoemaker
W. d. French
Mr. Daniels
UN. Ey
F. Efliott
Merrian
Pred, Petiit
H.C. Carpenter
E. G. Cattermale
H. W. Reherd
J. S. Tuthill
M. L. Newton
Harry Fisher
Richard Holmes
B. Bickley
Milwaukee porter arrested for robbing hotel guests
Milwaukee hotel porter Evan Davis was arrested for burglarizing guest rooms over several years, including a loss by Mrs. Mary Tilford of Waterloo who reported a $30 watch from the Plankinton house in 1902. More than 500 guests allegedly affected as Davis targeted rooms across the hotel. Separately, Waterloo resident George Myer received a patent for a self oiling locomotive collar, with tests soon in Chicago and at Illinois Central lines. A marble shattered a door glass at A B Woodrail parlors on West Fourth Street after a streetcar incident involving several boys and sparrows.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Evan Davis
Mary Tilford
Waterloo
George Myer
Freeport
Myer
Chicago
Tlh Nork Central Railroad Company
A. BD
Woodrail
Weal
Fourth Street
Remodeling the Black Dry Goods Store Annex
Ing owner James Black began remodeling the East Fourth street building after purchasing it from C Z Bishmey. A crew started tearing down the rear wall to create an annex to the James Black Dry Goods Company store, promising a strong local improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
East Fourth Strear
C. Z. Bishmey
Loyd Sweitzer Dies in Hudson at 26
Loyd Sweitzer son of Mr and Mrs W I Sweitzer of Hudson died Friday evening from appendicitis and related complications at age 26 after a brief illness. He had resided in Hudson most of his life and leaves his parents three sisters and two brothers all of Hudson except Ray who went to Canada. An uncle, John W Scaitzer, was chief of police at Waterslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Sweitzer
Wil Sweitzer
Hudson
Mary Beal
Miss Sadie
Miss Maude
Ray
Willie
Canada
John WN. Scaitzer
Waterslow
New Teacher Examinations Set For October Dates
Charles Elliott county superintendent announces first teachers examinations under the new law will be held October 24 25 and 26. County superintendents issue certificates under the old law until October 1. First grade certificates issued between now and October are valid two years from date and second and third grades for up to one year. Existing certificates remain in force. Examinations will be held at county seats as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elliott
Reynolds and McManus malpractice case to be heard
The Reynolds versus McManus malpractice suit goes to district court on April 10. Attorneys for the defendant filed affidavits claiming the jury did not know the defendant would be liable for damages and that the bonding company would cover it. The case sought $10,000 with a verdict of $5,000.
Recital Greatly Enjoyed at First Brethren Church
A large Waterloo audience praised Mrs. Gardner and her pupils at the First Brethren church recital last night. The program included two vocal solos by Mrs. Curmings and Edna Harrigen and a violin solo by Mr Crawford. Also notes about Robert McIntyre’s serious illness in Chicago and a missionary address by Mrs. Hopking at Walnut Street Baptist church. A new lodging house for gentlemen is planned at East Fourth and Lime streets by O J Fullerton.
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First Brethren Church
Gardner
Curmings
Edna Harrigen
Crawford
East Fourth and
Lime Streets
O. J. Fullerton
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Ina
Eliuc
O. Ls. Ingledue
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Marber Asphalt Paving Company
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Calholin
Feas
Killmar
Kiltmar
Nellie Wison
Nashua
Northwestern
Kuhns
F. E. Farwell
Waverly
Bre- Mer
Blackhawk
Boards of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Farwell
Tural
Peeve
Edwin Palmer
Ciation Weld Meeting
Rasist
Ance
Cabooses
Brent New School House
Ministerial Union
Ings
Charge First Services
Eneh Ty
West Waterloo
Fourth Streets
Firs Baptist Church
Power House
Home Park
Westminister
United Presbyterian
Brethren” and Christian
East Véaterlas
Grace M. E
Earl
First M. E
Beeman
First Baptist
Reherd
Walnut Street
Sanford
Brethren
Stauffacher Christian
Wirst Presbyterian
Loveland
Westminster Presbyterian
Tester Congregational
Advance Services
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Robert McIntyre
Fair
Hll
J. H. Mcintyre
Mcintyre
J. H.mcintyre
Fairbank
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