Waterloo-Denver Secret Marriage Creates Citywide Surprise
Essie M Ferry of Waterloo and Daniel G McLaren of Independence quietly wed in Des Moines Wednesday evening and returned to Waterloo Thursday. The license revealed the secret, shocking friends who planned a longer ruse. Both have strong ties in Waterloo and Independence. they met near Castileville, renewed friendship after her first marriage, then married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie M. Ferry
Waterloo
Daniel G. McLaren
Independence
Des Moines
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Death notice for Mrs H D Cowles at Waterloo hospital
Mrs H D Cowles died Friday at noon after a prolonged illness following an operation at Presbyterian hospital. Eva Fowler, born February 26, Lamont, is among three surviving children with husband Lynn, Perry, and Eva. One brother A Fowler of Lamont and sister Mrs H F Cowles of Wolsey also survive. Body moved to 80 West Fifth Street then to Lamont for burial. funeral services in Waterloo not yet decided. H D Cowles, husband, secretary of Waterloo Manufacturing Company, is well known in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Cowles
Anness
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Lamont
Lynn
Perry
Eva
A. Fowler
H. F. Cowles
Wolsey, &. D
West Fifth Street
Waterloo Manufacturing Company
Witterloo
Land Seekers Go South for Texas Land Sale
A spring wave of immigrants heads toward Texas with Iowa funds invested. Mrs. F. Dwyer of St Louis plans to join a May 25 excursion to Deafsmith county where over 100000 acres are for sale. L B Powers is the local agent guiding the second trip this spring. Twenty five landseekers have already arranged to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Iowa
F. Dwyer
St. Lows
Deafsmith County
L. B. Powers
Swartz Infant Dead At Four Days Old
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Swarts 149 Mohawk street died Thursday night due to heart failure Born four days earlier Remains taken to Greene Friday morning for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easngneer
Mra
Frank A. Swarts
Mohawk Street
Ong
Greene
Threshermen Organize Convenion at Des Moines Gathering
The threshermen organized a state convention in Des Moines drawing over 500 delegates and visitors. The assembly formed a permanent executive committee and elected officers to guide the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hes Moines
Foley Sentenced To Ten Years Under Indeterminate Law
Edward Foley, a 25 year old charged with forgery, pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Charles Rousier to up to ten years at hard labor in the Anamosa reformatory. He was taken there next week as the May term adjourned, with probate matters and several estates also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Foley
Charles &. Rousier
Anamosa
Foley
Bills Hotel
F. E B. Cutler
Ana Mesa
Ransier
Ume
Platt
Hogar
S. Clay
F. J. Kimball
C. H. Nauman
I. L. Marquis
Andra Rodamar
Harriet L. Corning
Rebecca M. Roberts
Mitchelll Callaghan
W. H. Marshall
W. H. Phelps
Berkley & Co
Longmire
Tremont House
Tremont
Kepford
D. BE. Fitch
Laporte
Five U S senators nominees listed in Iowa primary filings
Des Moines April 24 reports that at midnight last night nominating papers for June primaries were filed across parties. Five candidates for U.S. senator appeared: William B. Allison and Albert B. Cummins Republicans, Claude R. Porter Democrat, Malcolm Smith Prohibition, John M. Worl Socialist, with American Party nominees to run in November by petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Prohibition
United States
William B. Allison
Albert B. Cummins
Claude R. Porter
Malcolm Smith
John M. Worl
B. F. Carroll
Warren Garst
John J. Hamilton
Fred © .White
Oren D. Ellett
Kk. W. Brown
J. C. McCruilis
B. Murphy
George W. Clarke
J. Wilson
D. A. Ray
J. W. Leedy
Ernest Holtz
W. C. Hayward
Julius Rouge
Howard M. Humphrey
William Strauss
John L. Bleakly
Frank M. Hopkins
H. Wr. Byers
Charles A. Rogers
J. A. Harvey
T. F. Willis
Superintendent of Public Instruction
John F. Riggs
Gwen J. McManué
John M. Stoke
Capt. B. Milter
DB. J. Dugan
Lena
Bittermatn
H. L. Basque
Allison
Carrell
Murphy
Wilson
Bleakly
Ketcham
Morrow
J. H. Annundson
Thomas F. Anderson
Nanmed
Oliver P. Myers
John B. Craig
CG. Loomis
cCharles
Kennedy
George
Tracey
G. W. Holmes
A. B. Dawson
Mark
Walsh
J. A. Dearmond
Micheael T. Kennedy
Charles G. Pickett
Burton &. Sweet
Charles E. Eilett
Nouah Gatwick
Political Nominations and Local Marriage Report
The democrats did not nominate candidates for many house districts across numerous counties. The republicans proposed senate nominees in all twenty nine districts but Democrats offered no candidates in several specified districts. Hamm and Smith wed in Cedar Falls and plan to relocate to North Dakota. J C McG sheran of Laporte seeks permit to buy and sell intoxicating liquors for medicinal purposes.
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Chickasaw
Crawford
Tohnean
Roatt
Shelby
Casa
Cedar
Clay
Dickinson
Emmet
Floyd
Kossuth
Linn
Mitchell
Bronona
O'Brian
Osceola
Sioux
van Buren
Winnebago
Woodbury
Worth
Senate
Adair-Madison
Calhoun-Webster
Cerro Gordo Franklin-Hancock
Cherokee- Ida-Plymouth
Clay-Dickinson-Emmet- Kossuth-Palo Alto
Lyon-O'Brien-Osceola-Sioux
Mitchell-Worth- Winnebago
J.C. McGsheran
Laporte
Un Serious Charge Involves Frankfort Wife and Waterloo Arrests
David Evans alias Dr Merers and Walter Beaver with Mrs W Harbaugh moved from Frankfort to Waterloo renting 135 Argyle Street and a tee ferreon home. Evans, alleged to have embezzled about $600 from a steel firm while in Frankfort, faces arrest on a warrant from Chief Birl. Also details threats by Wild Chessmore and a landlord arrest for indecent behavior at Tremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Evans
Merers
Waterloo
Sweltztr
Ostcer Leiztson
Birl
Frankfort
Indiana
Evans
Walter Beaver
Beaver
W. Harbaugh
Woods
Teeferson Street
Argyle Street
Byars
Frantifort
Daisy
Beig
Harbaugh
J. Frankfort
Wild Ain
Chessmore
Shell Rock
Very iI
Ain
Bit
Morris
Leth Ton
Breach of Promise Suit In Laporte Seeks 12000
Miss Ora Van Brocklin sues Charles F. Wilson for breach of promise seeking 12000. The case spans 11 years with three years of claiming engagement and wedding plans.Plaintiff is a daughter of a long established Laporte farming family and defendant runs an implement business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora van Brocklin
Charles F. Wilson
Laporte
Liperie
Veteran robbed man aided to Dubuque by overseer
A Civil War veteran, James Gallop of Hartford Vermont, received a 50 cent food advance and a ticket to Dubuque from Overseer Klingeman after being robbed near Ona. He bears seven battle scars from Gettysburg, South Mountain, and Antietam and hopes authorities in Dubuque will aid his return home. Locals in Waterloo housed him at Tremont hotel before dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gallop
Dubuque
Klingeman
Mr. Gallop
Gettysburg
South Mounntain
Antietam
Colorado Springs
Hartford
Vermont
Ona
Waterloo
Tremont Hotel
Chicago
Guy
Hawkeye Oil Company Plans Factory Buildings at Waterloo
Hawkeye Oil Company arranges for erection of factory buildings in Waterloo. First two story brick structure 25 by 64 feet will house offices and a store for refined oil while a larger future plant will produce lubricating oils and other products. Local men long associated with Standard Oil lead the project. Piers prepared for steel tanks near Red Cedar ball park. Master Wille Wagner, son of Wm. Wagner, had a minor operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Oil Company
Waterloo
Lel Lo & Waterton
Standard OU
Red Cedar Bail Park
Modern Woodmen Plan June City Gathering for 15,000 Guests
Citizens urged to assist as the Modern Woodmen of America prepares a large turnout for a June 25 event in downtown Waterloo. A fund between 1200 and 1600 dollars will cover property and entertainment for an open meeting attracting up to 15,000 visitors, with bands and various sports. The gathering aims to promote the city and showcase its hospitality, encouraging return visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Down Town
Rutidrede
Order
Waterloo
Roads Inspectors Tour County For Road Prize Plan
The good roads committee traveled thirty miles Thursday in county roads to assess conditions and plan a prize program. Prof. McDonald of Ames College joined, praising local interest in Waterloo and urging broader effort. They aim to finish inspections, list prizes, and hold a meeting Saturday to decide policy and incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Committee
McDonald
Ames College
Waterloo
Fnld
Quasqueton Trip Tours New Rail Line Development
A party from this city travelled by two autos to Quasqueton to inspect the Iowa and Northwestern railroad progress toward Waterloo. They observed rapid grading with a steam grader and many teams at work. After visiting Quasqueton’s mills and utilities and noting electric light and water franchises, the group proceeded to Waterloo, reaching before 4 pm at a brisk pace. Passengers included G J Kingsley, W A Bryant Sr, J B Sedgwick, Tank Bryant, J A Cruikshank, W Mut Jan, B Howard, I Lacock, Geo MaFOR and others. The telegram from St Joe MO indicated a brother would not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quasqueton
Iowa and Northwestern
Waterloo
Independence
Quagqueton
G. J. Kingsley
W. A. Bryant
J. B. Sedgwick
Tank Bryant
J. A. Cruikshank
B. Howard and
Lacock
Runaway Rig Crash Near Grace M Church Injures McElhinney
A runaway horse pulling Thomas McElhinney's Nesbit rig near Grace M Church caused a crash on Fourth Street. McElhinney was knocked unconscious, with head and shoulder injuries, plus a broken left thumb. the horse was later restrained and the buggy wheel damaged. He was taken to a physician's office and quickly revived with stitches and examination confirming head trauma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Thomas Ri Mie Hihhinney
McHithinney
Palace Clothing
Rgat
al Superficia
Grace M
Church
McElhinney
Sycamore Street
Dr. Nett Bits
Blackhawk Pharmacy
Mr. McElhinney
Jess
Severai Rernous
Piyrician
Charles McElhinney
Fia
Thomas McBhinney
Hin Jhome
Second Street
Plant Changes Hands in Iowa Falls
Barber Asphalt Paving Company’s stone crushing plant in Iowa Falls was turned over to W A Bryant & Son of Waterloo. The firm will operate the plant, use crushed rock for contracts and sales, and employ workers from the plant and quarries. C Dickinson Hunt, Boer War veteran, becomes general foreman with Warren Hefferman reported as a local noted casualty animal?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Barber Asphalt Paying Company
Waa
Bryant & Song
Waterloo
Dagoes
C. Dickinson Hunt
Trish
Mant
South Africa
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Separator Company
Pfeiffer
Bill McLaren
Castleville
McLaren
Tr Marshall
Phelps Case
Fence Factory
Sawleeye Oil Company
Waterloo Farm Fence Company
Aurea
Waterloo Carriage Company
Contenn
J. A. Cyrulkshank
Eilat Johnson
Atlantic
Holy Fond
Sthitz
C. A. Godley
Miss Nettle Sraith
Chester
Hamm
Cedar Falls
North Dakota
Miss Smith
Pngo
Una
Ea. Leighton
Nag Elie
Palles
Wil
Hlabot
Www
C. Byecumlar
Electric Park
Isbora van Brocklin
C. F. Wilson
Plaintift
W. E. Hauger
Partes
Omaha
Lewis A. Graham
Sixth Avenue
Graham
Mrr
Wille Wagner
Wm. Wagner
East Eleventh Street
Trip
Waterlooans
Geo. Mafor
Joe
E. Fourth Street
Thos, R. McElhinney
Waterloo Concern
Jowa Falls
Warren Hefferman
Alan Hefferman
West Fourth Fleet
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