Elks Hall to Host State Travelingmen Convention
The Travelingmen's Protective association meets Saturday to plan the Iowa state convention at Elks hall on May 11. Guests will receive a complimentary dinner at the Irving House at 11:80 a.m. A local committee will arrange entertainment for visiting ladies. Officers to be elected include John T. Rock as president and B. B. Oliver as secretary treasurer. Debate on the next convention site hints at Davenport. national officers may attend the Norfolk, Virginia, meeting in June.
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Travelingmen’s Protective Association
Elks Hall
Irving House
John T. Rock
B. B
Cliter
C. H. Bingdan
J. Hull
E. L. Jones
Sam Peterson
State Society
B. B. Oliver
Waterloo
Davenport
The
Order
Norfolk
Iowa
Grundy County News Briefs From Grend Center Republicat items
Grundy Center Republican reports Geor ge Bharp delivered 1600 pounds of wool from 307 lambs valued around 350 dollars to W D Wilson. Depositions taken in the Wellac case by Dutcher of Iowa City and Mulien of Waterloo with Mr Rathbun of New Hartford as witness. Will Bulls of Wellsturg recovers from a recent accident when a derrick struck him while butchering a beast. Foley's Kidney Cure praised by S L Bowen of Waynes, West Virginia, as curing kidney illness. Leon Rose’s young son was reported to be quite ill.
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Grundy Center Republicat
Geo. Bharp
W. D. Wilson
Dutcher
Iowa City
Will Bulls
Wellsturg
Tully
Leon
Will Rose
Maymond community notes and social rounds update
Raymond residents report a week of visits and activities including Blanche Taylor’s return from Independence and plans for a local creamery opening in May. Mz Zannie Lusted Cedar Mulla visited. Mr Widdel of Dewar to oversee the creamery. Ray mondbans mention church services, shopping trips to Waterloo, teaching in Barclay No. 9, and a new bank site. Also noted are ill health updates, carpentry progress, school teaching assignments, and garden work amid local events and a band concert in Waterloo.
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Blanche Taylor
Raymond Jn
Widdel
Dewar
Misa Zannle
Karle Smith
Clark
Gilbertville
Mr. Clark
Mesdames
C. Smith
Taos
Smith
Waterloo
A. Smith
Dr.Phillips
Ming Maude Waterfield
Dr. Marble
Liscomb
Iowa
Mize Waterfeld
Barclay District No
Linda Dickson
Henry Poyner
Charler
Breitzman
Charley Weltzein
J. B. Edwards
Gon James
Broadland
Lome
Stons
Raymond
Judson Perry
George Waterfield
C. H. Hawn
McVey
Miks Dna McVey
Business College
Lyman Smith
Athe State Normal
Baptist Church
Deans Kidney Pills Help Waterloo Resident Says Cure Near
A Waterloo Iowa man A M Smith of 118 Argyle Street reports kidney disease for years with backache and sharp pains. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Wangler Bros they eased pain and allowed him to work easily. Sold nationwide 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Buffalo Newark agents Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Waterloo
A. M. Smith
Argyle Street
Iowa
Wangler Bros
Foster-Milburnn
Buffalo
Newark
Saje
United States
Doan
Memorial service by United Commercial Travelers in Waterloo
About 160 members and guests attended a memorial service at Grace M. E. church for J. G. Cullen, who died October 31, 1906. Rev. Ed Hull preached on Psalm 84 6 praising character and principled manhood. Waterloo lodge has contributed around 400 members locally since UCT’s Iowa growth to over 2090 action members nationwide.
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United Commercial Travelers
Grace M. EB
Waterloo Lodge
J. G. Cullen
Hull
United States
Iowa
Waterloo
Bishop Krann Confirms Twenty Four at Christ Episcopal
Crowds filled Christ Episcopal Church last evening to witness confirmation led by Right Rev Dr Krann bishop of North Dakota. Twenty four candidates, half youths, half adults, received laying on of hands with a pretty white clad class. Dr Mann preached Jesus and the apostles message of baptism, as the choir of thirty and solos enhanced the service. Bishop Mayn will conduct confirmations in Cedar Falls Janowy Falls Waverly Spencer Estherville and other towns this week before returning to his diocese.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Krann
North Dakota
Morrigan
Hinkle
St. Mark’s
Gev. W. Plath
Mann
Jesus
G. Welker
Geneivieve Edwards
J. ‘_ Crippen
D. D
Mount Vernon
Cedar Falls
Charles City
M. E. Church
Cornell College
A. M. Fullerton
Lawton, Ohlo
G. A. Fullerton
the Normal
Toledo
Leander Clacké
Ilaut
General “Assembly
M.1 Phillep
Charles B. Harris
Ithe
Cellar Falls
Carson Taylor
Glenn Davis
Mex Canning
Oelwelh
Elkader
Sha.d. A. R
Parish notices and local updates in Gillertville
The item notes Father Quinn’s reassignment by the Dubuque archbishop to Par tersburg. It reports Mrs Rosa Frein ill near the Poyner farm and mentions the first bans of matrimony for Will Pint and Katherine Konrad. It records Gerhardt Rieder selling horses for 460 dollars, Jubilee factory repairs delaying incorporation, and Dr Moore family visiting Urbana.
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Quinn
Dubuque
Par
Tersburg
Rosa Frein
Poyner Farm
Nestor
Waterloo
Will Pint
Katherine Konrad
Gerhardt Rieder
Hazelton
Jubilee
Dr. Moore
Urbana
Susan Weber
Independence Bulletin-Journal Highlights Local News and Sales
The Independence Bulletin-Journal notes that 249 head of drafters sold over two months, with only three above 290 dollars. John Hebel departs for New York and Bremen then Germany, after forty-seven years in America. A dog named Gyay dies from goitre, and Isaiah and Joseph Smith sell 75 head of 5-year-old steers to Mr. Mahoney for about 60.76 each. Civic Improvement League offers five flower and vine prize categories in five city wards, judged by three appointees. Mrs. R W Johnston travels to Excelsior Springs for a month’s stay.
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Independence Bulletin-Journal
Cooke & Meyers
John Hebel
New York
Bremen
Freudenthal
Germany
America
Gyay
Worthy Wallace
Wallace
Isaiah
Joseph Smith
Sunday School Orchestra Organizes at First Methodist
The First Methodist Sunday school forms a seven piece orchestra led by E A Boggs with Wilma Basher Madge Elliott J Hileman Meek Myers and Mrs Boggs. The group debuted publicly offering inspiring music for the singing and will be a regular feature with Paul Davis directing the choir as shortster.
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First Methodist Church
E. A. Boggs
Mies Wilma Basher
Migs Madge Elli’ott
J. Hileman
Migs Meek
Myers
May Interest You Kidney Cure Ad Claims Cure
An advertisement urges readers that Foley's Kidney cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles beyond medicine. It lists vendors Wangler Bros Westveer Brenneck and W K Schubeman and mentions Rocky Mountain Teg breakfast product.
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Foley
Wangler Bros
Westveer & Brenneck
W. K. Schubeman
Rocky Mountain Teg
Knights of Cobia bus convention prep advances
Preparations for the state convention of the Knights of Cobia bus proceed smoothly. The event is set for May 14 with a Sunday initiation of a large class and a Monday reception and dance at Elks hall. A local committee plans an automobile tour for visitors arriving Sunday afternoon May 12, starting at 2 30 PM and likely widespread attendance on the 13th.
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Knights of Cobia
Elks Hall
Tourmish
County Supports Pocket Gopher Bounty Law
County supervisors approve a bounty on pocket gophers, paying up to ten cents per animal from the general fund. Claimants must present proof of destruction within thirty days and provide front feet and claws, with sworn statements. The law allows county auditors and registrars to collect proofs across the county to curb spring crop damage.
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Laat General Assembly
Board of ‘Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Local notes from Cedar Falls and vicinity in 1907
April 22 1907 Cedar Falls news items mention Mrs Tim Kellogg of Waterloo starting a visit as guest of Mrs GW Clark, Bishop Mano of Fargo to conduct services at St Luke Episcopal, Mrs Gedille and companion to Los Angeles for the winter with Miss Annabelle Scalep, Cedar Falls visitor Mr Ackie attends business, B Brebner now with Jackson Lumber Co in Lockhart Alabama, Mrs JD Fuller regent sick leading to program changes, Mr and Mrs Fletcher Orvis return home to Shell Rock after visit with B F Cunningham family.
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Cedar Falls
Clark, Dexter
Nashua
Vietting
Mdwant P. Soith
Tim Kellogg
Waterloo
Clark
Mano
Fargo
N. D
Gedille
Los Angeles
Jal
Annabelle Scalep
Ackiey
Brebner
Cedet Falls
Wall
Lockhart
Ala
Jackson Lumber Co
JD. Fuller
Black Hawk
D. AR
Alma McMahon
Fletcher Orvis
Ybeir
Shell Rock
Waterloo Churches Shared Worship And Chautauqua Plans
Special services marked the First Presbyterian installation of three elders including J K McQuilkin who succeeds long active elder We Morrill. Evangelistic services at First Methodist reported conversions. First M B class formed for young married women with ten members. Wesley Bible class at First MBS noted strong work with leaders Wilson and Davis. Water loo Chautauqua and Bible Institute announced with eight page program, season tickets and child rates. groundroom plans for tent holders. Court notes include Mary Gilford vs. C case and district court proceedings. sermons by Rev. Cole and Rev. Berman highlighted Sunday services.
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First Presbyterian
W. W. McFarlane
J. K. McQuilkin
McQuilkin
We Morrill
Morrill
Wesley-Bible
MBS
T. Wilson
Yeaturday
Paul Davis
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Boggs
Mary ‘B. Gilford
Security Savings Bank statement shows April 19 1907 assets
The Security Savings Bank reports assets of 891497.92 with loans and discounts 213208.37 and cash on hand 17510.52 at close of business April 19 1907 in response to the auditor of state. Total deposit accounts stand 20694.19 with time deposits 262466.01 and surplus 10000 while undivided profits total 20169.78 and capital 50000. The piece notes growing prosperity and community services and mentions a Congregational church program and local social events.
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Security Savings ‘Bank
Buss
Eas
Touching Scene as Hollenhorns Bid Goodbye
In a poignant moment the Hollenhorts bid farewell to a wife and child, the crowd's somber mood reflecting the gravity of a family separation. The scene captured strong emotions as relatives offered comfort and support amid the moment of departure.
Hollenhors Sentenced to Three Years at Anamosa Penitentiary
B. Hollenhors, linked to pay check frauds on the Chicago Great Western division, was sent to Anamosa penitentiary for three years. He departed from the Winds Central road at 2:35 pm with Sheriff Caldwell, amid a somber send off by wife, young son, and friends.
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B. Hollenhors
Anamosa Penitentiary
Chicago
Community funds rise for Waterbury project completion
District reports progress as West River Baptist society nears completion and several residents pledge support for the plan. Organizers note rising donations and growing faith in the project despite lingering costs and delays.
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Righ
Balkting
Nwr
Wateut
Derest Baptist Society
Market report from Chicago and Waterloo livestock and commodities
Chicago April 22 estimate receipts for hogs and cattle as well as prevailing prices show hogs steady to firm with good to choice heavy grades about 6.30 to 6.65 per hundredweight. Cattle opined steady and sheep opened steady to lower. Waterloo Iowa prices list grains and farm goods with corn at 39 cents, oats 27 cents, potatoes 45 cents, wheat 75 cents, hides and poultry values noted for local market.
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Chicago
Touas
Fea Okege
Waterloo
Iowa
Aging Grand Army of the Republic veterans discussed
The 100 Civil War veterans at the Odd Fellows temple shared confessions at their annual banquet. The group’s average age is about 65 years and six months, and its numbers are thinning as elder members fade. The grand army will soon become a history, though their deeds remain in cherished memory.
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Siokz
Grand Army
Republics
Society of Civil War Veterans
Odd Fellows Temple
Stock Market Report and County Tax Notice Summary
The New York Stock Exchange at 2 30 listed Amalgamated Copper Anaconda American Smelter Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Colorado Fuel and Iron Louisville Nashville New York Central Southern Pacific Southern Railway St Paul Union Pacific United States Steel and United States Steel preferred and American Sugar with listed prices. J C Gates is notified that Blackhawk county Iowa tax sale of Lot 16 in Grand View Place Block 5 occurred December 1 1902 and redemption expires in 90 days after service. Gates remains owner of the certificate of purchase.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Atéhison
Etenee Ces Sek Amalgamated Coppers
Anaconda
Wee Ee En Bee American Smelter
Baltimore
One
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeakee
Ohio
Colorado
Echeeeleaeee
Louisville
Neghville Miegourt Pacific
New York Central
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
St.Paul Veiseeee
Union Pacific
United States Steel,ammiion
United States Steel
Preferndt
N. W. Elie
B. Ellis
Blackhawk County
Iowa
Court House
Waterloo
Said
J. C. Gates
Grand View Place
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Grundy County
5. L. Bowen
Wayse
W.va
Wangier Bros
Westgeer & Brenneck
W. B. Schunemen_ men
Maymond
Memorial For
GRACE
Gillertville
Buchanan. County News
R. W. Johnston
Wxcelsior Springs, Mo
M. E. Society
I.e
Masy
Milice
Bell Phane
Meln Smliss
Waitrins
Esther Phons
M. B. Church
Cole
Berman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
State Bank
April Ag
Home "Missionary Society
Puddefoot
First Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Endeavor
Rocky Mountain
Mra. D.M. Kelley
Owlx
Mra
Robert A. Howland
Albert Merrill
Olive Penny
Cedar Falla
Waterloo Visore
Fred. Rownd
C.A. Rownd
Arthur Merner
John Mercer
Seattle
Bom
Nineteenth Century Club
Youell
G. M. Beil
Ireland
Oskatoons
Dara
R.A. Santee
O.M. Wyth
Mire. Youelle
B. Kingsbury
Guy Heacock
Dike
Dike Times
Oscar Lowrey
W. R. Jameson
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Amos Bhoe
Brocks and Beyde Ofbes
Guamr
Weterios
Blovert & Lorvebes
C. B Phees
Asta Alya Ho
Robert Ramsay
Marble Rock
Om Hupinean
Tater
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