Cedar Falls approves gas piped from Waterloo plant
Special election approves lowering gas rate to 1.20 per thousand feet, with 318 in favor and 189 against. Waterloo Citizens Gas Co plans to lay mains via Westfield to Cedar Falls, connecting with the old tank after Cedar Falls plant explosion killed two. Gas expected by November 1, 1906, enabling rural expansion. The story also notes the death of Mrs. Melvin Vaughan in Portland and funeral plans in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Thies Way
Citizens Gas Company of
Watserloo
Westfield
Gaa
Allison Tribune Sold to New Hartford Editor
The Allison Tribune was sold today by M D Morgan to E W Bouton of New Hartford formerly of Waterloo. Possession given immediately. Morgan, editor for five years, plans real estate work and seeks a new location. Bouton, an experienced editor, now runs the New Hartford Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouton
New Hartford Review
Morgan
Waterloo
Man Returns Home After Leg Amputation
Michael A Garvey of Saginaw was moved from the hospital to his Commercial street home after a lengthy recovery from a recent leg amputation. He had earlier lost part of his foot in a railroad accident eight years ago. The full foot removal, using a cork prosthesis, aims to restore walking with little or no lameness. Recovery is expected to be rapid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Garvey
West Fourth Street
Commercial Street
Runaway horse injures Lee Felcher in Waverly
Last evening Lee Felcher a fourteen year old delivery boy for a meat shop lost control of his horse drawn wagon on Bremer avenue near G Holt drug store. The wagon struck an iron watering tank causing Felcher to fly about fifteen feet landing in the store entrance. He suffered a dislocated thumb and severe dressings but was not seriously hurt as the sandy street cushioned the impact.
First Visit in 20 Years Sparks City Reflections
B Snyder and daughter from Aberdeen Nebraska visit the city with relatives. Twenty years earlier he worked as a machinist in local Illinois Central shops and lived in Waterloo. Now with Milwaukee shops at Aberdeen he barely recognizes the rapidly grown city. Orvie Hamilton runs the American Express route on the Waterloo and Albert Lea Illinois Central line this week in Hoofnagle’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Snyder
Aberdeen, &. D
Snyder
Illinois Central Machine Shops
Waterloo
Milwaukee
Aberdeen
Orvie Hamilton
American Express
Waterloo and Albert Lea
Illinois Central
B. DI
Central Ofllcials Estimate Monthly Expenses For July
The Waterloo office of Illinois Central must estimate and limit July payroll costs to 30 days ahead, with monthly spend between 36000 and 50000 dollars. Officials monitor daily expenditures in labor and materials to ensure funds last the month and wages are issued in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Chicago
H. D. Warner
Lim
Sinois Central Company
Waterloo
Lsbor
Ste
Dentists Elect Officers At State Dental Meet
The Intay society of the Town State Dental association held a convention on the Lafay ette block fifth floor with about twenty five members present. Morning business included officer elections resulting in President O W Brauer Waterloo Vice President J H Roce Vinton and Secretary Treasurer L F Keblogg Marshalltown. Afternoon program features free demonstrations and guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intay Society
The
Town State Dental Association
Lafayette Block
O. W. Brauer
Waterloo
J. H.roce
Vinton
L. F. Keblogg
Marshalltown
Rowboat collision on Clear Lake injures nothing serious
A rowboat carrying T. Cole and his daughter Mrs. Towner was struck by a gasoline launch driven by J L Etzel on Clear Lake. The boat overturned but both occupants escaped harm while Etzel could not stop and was pursued by other craft. Fred Call shows a ripe peach on a Sycamore Street tree bearing fifteen peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
T. Cole
Town Loan and Trust Co
Judge Towner
Corning
Clear Lake
J. L. Etzel
Fred
Call
Sycamore Street
Consolidation Talks Between Gilded Precept and American Patriots
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept held a Fort Dodge Iowa meeting with Cedar Falls delegates to discuss uniting with the American Patriots of Springfield. A majority favor consolidation, which would dissolve Golden Precept and transfer members and policies to the Illinois backed Patriot group, expanding to seven states. About seventy five members in town would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept
A. R. Hall
Order
Fort Dodge
Cedar Falla
American Patriots
Ilinois
Golden
Carroll
Iowa
Hinds Order
Order of American Fatnote
Moved Mona Depot and Cedar Falls block line
The old Illinois Central depot at Mona Junction has been moved to the east belt line near Waterloo where a station will serve the block signal system to Cedar Falls. The Central has extended safety appliances to Cedar Falls and aims to run the line toward Omaha with Chicago to Waterloo in operation. A violator of new bird protection laws was reported to Audubon officials after Jay birds were shot at Chautauqua park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Mona Junction
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
The
Central
Livingston
Newell
Omaha
Chicago
Audubon Agejety
Chautauqua Park
Society
Mrs Frank C Wight Dies of Embolism in Blackhawk County
Mrs Dinah Stubbs, mother of the deceased, and Frank C Wight, Illinois Central engineer, mourn the loss of their wife and mother. The infant son was born earlier on Monday, the death occurred about 12 20 pm with a sudden color change. Deceased, born 1871 as Mandestubbs, lived in Blackhawk County all life and married December 31 1909 in this city to Frank C Wight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Vaughan
Waterloo
Portland
Oregon
Bert Wilson
Swhivan Avenue
Vaushut
Mra
Vaughan
Indiana
Waterl
Nis
Ben
A Vaughan
Bert Wison
West
Frank C. Wight
Engineer Wight
Ilinois Central
Dinah Stubbs
Oak Avenue
Blackhawk County
Nueband
Edward Stubbs
Bennington Township
Martin Stubbs
Chicago
Frank Stubbs
Charles Stubbs
Preston
Washington
Miss Bumas
John
W. N. Millen
Cedar Rapids
Mande |Stubs
Wight
Albert Lee
Central
Largest man in Madison County laid to rest at Anderson
At Anderson cemetery Joseph Rodecap 51, a 460 pound farmer, was buried after a cerebral embolism from a neck carbuncle. A 3 by 28 by 7 foot coffin required ten men to lift and sixteen to lower into the grave. Rodecap leaves twins and five other children. his mother weighed 300 pounds at her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Anderson Cemetery
Joseph Rodecap
Madison County
Rodecap
Hig Cofin
Rodecan
Detroit Railway Franchises Proposed for Council Vote
Mayor Codd and President Hutchins of the Detroit Thee Railway reach a new franchise plan to be sent to the council for approval and then to a public vote. It offers discounted fares during working hours, a universal transfer tax, and a 15 year extension with an option for the city to buy the line in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Codd
Hutchins
Detroit Thee Railway
Universal Transfer Co
Four lectures inspire Blackhawk teachers at institute
Dr Preston W Search and Dr H H Seerley addressed teachers of Blackhawk county on education’s aims and conditions. Search argued inspiration as the greatest thing in education, while Seerley urged knowing students' family life to unlock learning. Lectures praised for literary and civic focus. real estate notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Preston Wsearch
Mimary
Dr. Search
Chas. Twing
Walter Scott
Search
Los. Angeles
Cal
Clark University
Lyceum
Local notes from Barclay and area events
A long column of small town items covers visits by D M Cunningham and J W Smith, church and school affairs, farming news, a Chautauqua outing, and local fires. Mentions include Lizzie Koegter returning from Dubuque, Charles Kieckner’s trip to Seattle, a Dewar ball score, and a barn fire on Ru Gel’s farm. Indirect discussion of the Great Western railway deal near Ft Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Cunningham
Your
Elly
Peerless Cream Separatore
Gria
Dan
No. 1
J. W. Smith
Dubuque
Nick Wellner
Pukwana
S. D
Charles Kieckner
Seattle
Washington
Chautauqua Park
Brent
A. Ormvier
Jesup
Brenneman
Davis, Dl
Lizzie Muhig
John Schmitt
Raymond
Mike Staebell
Waterloo Gundey
St. Mary's
Bennington
Dewar
Jenttington
Ru' Gel
Louig Turner
Boon
John Ortner
Frank Staebeli
Fairbank
Presi
Hendietta
Belo
John Keane
John
Fred Willard
Barclay
Will Heiple
Ed. Schmitt
Ohio
John Bantz leaves Waterloo Manufacturing to join Milwaukee firm
John Bantz severed ties with Waterloo Manufacturing yesterday and moved to Milwaukee to work for Milwaukee Corrugating company. He once co owned Bantz & Close Manufacturing, sold his stake recently, and the firm’s name changed after his departure. The 307 Best Park Avenue site is being consolidated with other factory interests on the west side, as St Mary’s Catholic church society plans removal of the current building to allow lawn terracing and beautification. The church has new leadership and a revived program, including a new school building on Lafayette between East Park and East Third, and removal of adjacent houses to create a terraced, attractive church property valued among the state’s finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bantz
Waterloo Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Corrugating Company
Bantz
Bantz & Close Manufacturing Company
Bani
Best Park Avenue
Tver
Belongir
St. Mary's Catholic Church Society
Church Society
Father Forkenbrook
Tonia
Hemesath
Lafayette Street
East Park Avenue
East Third Street
Airship Flight Ends in Fireball Descent Safe Parachute
A Waterloo built airship launched from upper Franklin street rose about 600 feet before catching fire. The cigar shaped 20 foot long craft with a tissue paper envelope and automatic parachute failed, but the parachute-car combo descended safely. Acrobat rider escaped unhurt. builders Frank Case and Art Ferguson vow another attempt after this learnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Upper
Franklin Street
Frank Case
Art Ferguson
Wellman
Arties
Weather Crop Bulletin July 30 Harvest Outlook
Weather crop bulletin reports a cooler week with high day temperatures and variable rainfall from a tenth to over two inches. Soil moisture is generally ample, aiding hay oats and barley harvests now in storage. Spring wheat ready for harvest with good yield prospects. corn remains high quality with above average yield potential. pastures good except where rainfall was deficient. late potatoes benefited from showers. apple crop fair. Cashier C W Knoop moves with family to new West Street address. George E Selbert of Humboldt to occupy vacated Knopp home. Selbert formerly of Reinbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neual
C. W. Knoop
Blackhawk National Bank
West
Third Avenue
West Second Street
George E. Selbert
Humboldt
Knopp
Mr. Selvert
Reinbeck
Local Notes From Gilbertville A Busy Summer Week
Mrs. P J Schmitz aided daughter Annie after a Presbyterian hospital operation in Waterloo. Mrs. Joseph Nisius is recovering. others face operations. Townfolk discuss health trends and worry over frequent surgeries. Social visits occur with Miss Mary Nugent, Frank and William McKeyne, and many locals enjoy Sunday excursions. Threshing and corn shelling planned. harvest about half finished with medium to good crops. Duchess apples plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Schmitz
Waterloo
Annie
Presbyterian Hospital
Joseph Nisius
Frank Blues
Dubuque
Mary Nugent
Anna Youngblut
Frank
William McKeyne
Wstetge
Thos, Stiles
John Gales
Joe Reuter
Henry Weber
Fox Township
F. H.youngblut
Mike Enevoldsen
Butteripaker
Oxford
Iowa
Chautauqua Opens in Charlton Iowa With Lectures and Music
The Charlton Chautauqua began Saturday afternoon with H. W. Sears presenting The Taffy Man on More Taffy and Less Epitaphy. The Bowdens gave an illustrated lecture in the evening. A well attended program included music oratory and moving pictures. Marriage license granted to Mrs. R. A. Dunkelberg and George Moothart 21 Water Howard, and Eilen Schuable 18 Cedar Falls. The organizers report a promising start and plans for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
Iowa
This Place
H. W. Sears
Amerriage
R. A. Dunkelberg
George Moothart
Water Howard
Minnesota
Eilen Schuable
Cedar v
Also Mentioned on This Page
City of Portland
Waterloo Company
Morgan Sells Tribune
Merber
Lee Felcher
Convention of Intay Society
Knights and Ladies OF Golden
FT. Dodgers
Patriote
Springfield
Mona
Lin Street
Hag
Blackhawk
Big Man
Detroit Railway
Mound Chu
Sam McDonald
Homer Morris
McDonald
J. D. Caldwell
Knoxville
Des Moines
P. W. Bearch
H. H
Seerley
Institute
Public School
H. H. Seerley
American Bible School
Central West
Dr. Seerley
Emmorp Johnson
George B. Miller
Grant, Allen, Sixth
Locust
West Fifth Streets
Kate Melzner
Nora
Parkside
Barclay Eee
Ft. Dodge
Great Western
Waterloo Canning Company
China
Upper East Fourth Street
Jos” Robinacu
ST. Mary's Church
Waterloo Manufacturing Co
Weat
Terloo-Man
Weather Crop Bulletin
Gilbertville
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