Tales of divorce and custody battles unfold in Waterloo
A flood of divorce petitions and custody requests dominates the page. Estella Wilson sues John Wilson for habitual drunkenness and inhuman treatment with a six year old in custody dispute. Anna L. Larson seeks alimony and divorce from Charlee A. Larson, alleging cruel treatment since marriage in 1908. George L. Kulp seeks custody of four children citing his ability to provide and previous custody orders. Jessie Lampman sues Stephen Lampman for cruel treatment and separation, with support issues outlined. Moyer seeks custody of four children, Calder B. Jones files after Nellie Jones left the state, while many details reflect a sensational yet factual record of early 20th century divorce actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attenton
Estella Wilson
John Wilson
Anna L. Larson
Charlee A. Larson
Waterloo
Tm Redress Plainting
Anna L. Barrett
George. L. Kulp
Hla Wits
Lola Kulp
Ae Yoroe Witt
Irene
Jenaie
Harold
Waverly
Petl Moyer
Lena
George
Ruby
Stephen
Calder B. Jones
Nellie Jones
Foy
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Waterloo Citizen
Waterloo resident P. Caldwell of Summit Carriage Mobile Co. testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave relief from back pains and kidney trouble after trying various remedies. He reports improved function and urges others to use Dean's Kidney Pills, noting availability and nationwide agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Aol
Hotie
Waterloo
P. Caldwell
Summit Carriage Mobile Co
LaFayette Street
Iowa
Dean
Sidney
Wangler Bros
Feasors
Coulg, Foster ‘Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Waterloo Churches Items of Interest and Events
Items from Waterloo churches cover a Canadian College Concert at First Baptist, a May breakfast by First Baptist ladies, Rev H G Beeman’s trip to Des Moines, baptisms at Walnut Street Baptist, Bible study at First Methodist, Woman's Missionary Society on India, Epworth League elections at Grace M E, and news of John C Bass funding Sioux City's athletic park amphitheatre. Also notes on President Fisher at Lombard College, and the birth of Water Donald Allard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian College
First Baptist Church
Waterloo
Grace M. E. Church
Cheskey
Laporte
The
H. G. Beeman
Dez Moines
Baptist College
Fisher
Lombard College
I. M. Jones
Untvernattat Church
Wapter City
John C. Bass
Sioux City
John ©. Bass
Is Zimmerman at Large After Wire-Cutting Spree
Railroad officials report Charles Zimmerman, a demented man once captured by Special Agents, is again at large and suspected of cutting telegraph wires along the Ridott Pecatonica route. Linemen trace recent cuts to Zimmerman's vicinity, with authorities recalling his past vandalism using a hooked stick to snip wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Zimmerman
Dedicated Westminster Church Opens After Dignified Dedication
Waterloo residents filled Westminster Presbyterian for the dedicatory services of the new church edifice. Dr Hill of Chicago spoke at the morning service, with Dr Purmort delivering a sermon in the afternoon. Gifts and pledges totaled about 8 000 dollars for the day, while local firms contributed fixtures and floral pieces. Seating remains incomplete with chairs to be used until replacements arrive in five to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Parmel
Cedar Falls
Seach
Dr. Hill
Chicago
Hill
W. B. Sandford
Woods Bros
Nauman Company
Crittenden & Daniel
Stewart-Bimmons Press
Westminster
Local Notes and Real Estate From La Porte
In La Porte scattered items report residents traveling to Missouri and Kansas, property transfers, street vandalism, and plans for a new electric amusement park. Highlights include C A Qracery’s brick seven room house at Lakeside, John W. Hauger buying a 100 acre farm for 310000 near La Porte, and booster ticket sales for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtie
St. Paul
Gene Ghour
Clay Street
J. B. Cambellic
Lowa Falla
Alsters
Mra
L. E. Powers and Mrs. W. BR. Jameson, Mir. and Mrs. G. A. Doerfier
Missouri
Kansas
C. A. Vaugho Hes
Joan Kahler
Grand Rapids
N. C
Laports
Wtone
Wasson
George A. LaTier
Lakeside
Doak
Iowa and New Mexico Mining Co
Leo Bodell
Butte, Mont
Viola Bodell
William Pierce
John W. Hauger
Lillian Graham
Big Creek Township
Laporte
J. L. Rose
Highland Nobles
Kentucky
Henry Peepo
J. D
Burber
Upper
Lafayette Street
Fayette County
Rainbow
Charles Nepny
Kenna
Litchfeld
Money for Bird's Nest in New Jersey House
William McGrath of Belleville reports a sparrow nested in a clothes closet and found a stash of greenback bills tied with straw in a cave about a block away. The nest contained eight, two, and one dollar bills totaling about 15 dollars, as McGrath works to recover the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
N. J
William McGrath
McGrath
Death of E G Russell Tied to Railroad Mismanagement
E G Russell executive agent of Grand Trunk Pacific in British Columbia and former Illinois Central Dubuque division superintendent shot himself at Prince Rupert while facing an investigation into claimed mismanagement. He had a history of mental instability and prior asylum treatment and was known to Waterloo railroad men from his Hill Ross Central service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
British Columbia
Dubuque
Illinois Central
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk
Waterloo
Hill Ross Central
Local notes echo farming growth and social events
County residents report measles in Henry Testler family and Waterloo visitors at Dr. Allen’s. Charles Elliott from Waterloo touring area schools this week. J L Maurer returns from Chicago with fat cattle. windmill and steel tower bought for farm nine miles northwest. planners discuss fertilizer attachments and corn planting plans. Socials include ball on Sunday and Pooch-Fink and Pooch-Mak nuptials. Dr. Ray Allen to attend medical meeting at Iowa City next Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Testneler
Walker
Waterloo
Karl Carlson
Louis Turner
James Taylor
Charles Elliott
J. L. Schmitt
Oklahoma City
Dakota
Henry Phillips
Clark
E. Webber
D. S. Hetple
Wm. Kurtt
J. J. Rainbow
K. W. Allen
B. Broadbent
Dunkerton
J. L. Maurer
Chicago
Follett's Hall
Casper Lindner
Raymond
J. Kirby
Widder
Jacob Liltig
Gilbertville
Matt
J. P. Henry
Water- Too
Carey
H. Meyers
Widdel
Ray Allen
Iowa City
Raymond area notes list visits and travel during April
Local residents and visitors are recorded in a Raymond segment listing multiple trips and calls. Mrs. A G Elsperman goes to Rockford by telegram for a sister's illness. Several families from Waterloo and Pasadena visit Raymond or depart for California. A kidney health anecdote is included from S. L. Bowen of Wayne, West Virginia, touting Foley’s Kidney Cure.
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Bits
F. A. Seewick
Thos
Parson Smith
Barclay
A. G. Elsperman
Rockford
Waldo Smith
Waierica
Vernon Beewick
Drv
Sage
Waterloo
Lilla Dickinson
Paganena
California
Romaine Carson
Aster
L. H. Carhart
Marion
Hobson
MeVer
Reigel
Fred, Hewitt
Mary Schmitz
Local notices and farm updates mix in Iowa region
Misy Lana Modike travels home with her ill father Matt Meblig while Eauil Weber buys a cow manure baler. A Dewar ball team forms. teachers, clergy, and residents plan planting season. W. Bedford buys land, D. G. Iseminger traps wolves for bounties, and W. H. Andorf suffers a serious belt accident while working a gasoline engine.
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Lana Modike
Onahoms
Matt
Meblig
Eauil Weber
A. L
Elmer Dickey
Hennie
Reindeck
Cumming
Misa Louisa Schneider
Barclay
Father O'Connor
Oelwein
False Fire Alarm at Germania Hotel Causes Brief Alarm
An alarm of fire at the Germania hotel on Commercial Street proved false after investigation. A brick chimney once used was torn down and capped, but a pipe from a first floor stove ran through to the roof, sending smoke that triggered the alarm. The incident prompted a swift response from both city fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax
East
West Side
Germania
Community Notes From Cedar Falls and Surroundings
Cedar Falls notes report Mrs W L Hearst retiring after a Galena visit with Mise Clara Dreapibg and others. Alvin Stevens heads to Wisconsin after visiting his niece Mrs W A Dugane. A two day state fair tournament is planned for June 5 6 with large prize money and no entrance fees while local bands and clubs face exclusions. Will Dawson's funeral plans and a Danish Nazareth church service are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hearst
Galena
Mise Clara
Dreapibg
N. P. Gravenngaart
Bethlehem
Pamber
A. Hemptos
Willard
Alvin Stevens
Wisconsin
Mra. W. A Dugane
Cedar Falls
Myra
K. M. Fullerton
Atate Normal
James Brownell
Waterloo and
Cedar Falls Union Milling Co
W. A. Dugalle
Will Dawson
Greenwood Cemetery
George S. Dick
AsGrande
Mrs. Dick
W. A._Tagane
First Street
Henry, Thompson
Kirksville
Miskouri
Deraraien
This May Interest You No One Is Immune From Kidney Trouble
An advertorial note warns that kidney and bladder troubles affect everyone, stating Foley's Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure any case beyond ordinary medicine. Sold by Wangler Bros, Westvest & Brenneck, and W. S. Schuneman.
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Foley
Wangler Bros. Westgeer & Brenneck
W. B. Schuneman
Wangler Bros. Weatvest & Brenneck
Schuneman
O-Weltu
Des Moines man Cratford petitions TA hearing after repeated supreme court affirmations
J. W. Cratford, a Des Moines resident twice convicted of performing a criminal operation, has filed a petition for a TA hearing. He writes the appeal himself, challenging the supreme court for deciding cases without regard to the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cratford
Des Moines
Supreme Court
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Geo. Kulp
Warte
Jessie Lampman
Stephen’ Lamp
Waterloo Citlens Glady
Walnut Street Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Syndicate
Ponrist
Woman's Missionary Society of ‘United Presbyterian Church
India
Elliott
Aoe
Epworth League of Grace M. BE. Church
R. B. Allard
West First Street
Water Donald Allard
Ingle Central
Sundreds
Westmin
Serwice
Sioux City Journal
Sioux City Weather Bureau
Reed
Canfield Lumber CO
JV. R Sisco
Fremont
August J. Demmel
Plate
Cupid
Bird's Nest
E. G. Russell
Pearhy Tewes
Eemety, Precinct
Heme
Aewe
Enterpelaing Sepreemstadtives
Reporter
Bee
Bebe Oeeeee
S. L. Bowen
Wayne
W. Va
Cora
Westveer & Bren, Neck
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Bedford
Blackhawk Township
Charles Bisbesheimer
Welleburg
D. G
Iseminger
Hig
Ang
Andorf
Germania Hotel
Gausold
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