Highland Nobles Consolidate Fraternal Groups in Iowa
The Highland Nobles, a Waterloo Iowa based fraternal beneficiary society, absorbed the Court of Columbian Circles and the People’s Fraternal Reserve Lodges, consolidating their assets and offices. Founded January 1 1898 in Des Moines, the order expanded to twelve states, with J L Rose and a roster of officers guiding its growth and consolidation efforts through 1905.
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Highland Nobles
Waterloo
Iowa
State of
Des Moines
J. L. Rose
Cherokee
Rosé
Bruce Castle
Jolley
United States
Spain
Iowa National Guard
Rose
Canada
National Association of Fraternal
Associated Fraternities of America
Star
Associated Fraternities
Hhis
East Side
Nebraska
Court of Columbian Circles
Supreme
Peoples’ Fraternal Reserve
Department of Insurance
PFR
RATTLESNAKES KILLED NEAR DUNKERTON
During harvest on the John Mau I ter farm seven miles north of Dunkerton three rattlesnakes were killed, one with six rattles. Earlier, about two years ago, another rattler was killed east of Wapsie bridge near the schoolhouse. Ad notes 50 cent Neckwear for 35 cents at McCUNE'S.
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Slackhawk
John Mau
Dunkerston
Wapsie Bridge
McCune's
Democracy’s surge in Iowa a call to voters
Long open letter argues democracy expands people power not corporate control. It attacks Republican party for graft and discrimination, endorses direct primary reform, and urges voters to back reform and challenge abuses in state and national politics.
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Jos
Albert
Democratic Party
Iowa
Iowa Leaders Rally for Revision in Political Fight
The piece argues a large majority support revision while voting patterns split by party, with Republicans opposing it and Democrats favoring it. It criticizes Gov. Cummins and his tariff plank, urging Democrats to unite and promote the platform “The man before the dollar” to secure the people's cause.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
Republican Nations Congressional Committee
Tes Moines
Gov. Cummins
Gov. Cumming
Waterloo resident Levi J Kerr Dies After Illness
Levi J Kerr a Waterloo resident and former Northey Manufacturing carpenter died Tuesday at 1 30 PM from heart failure aged 64 He came from New York to Iowa 14 years ago and leaves a wife and a 16 year old daughter Lena Two earlier children died in Illinois before the move He was widely known in Waterloo and mourners are expected at no set funeral arrangements as trains bring large crowds for the state convention and related events.
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Levi J. Kerr
Waterloo
New York
Illinois
Kerr
Northey Manufacturing Company
Kerrey
Randolph Street
Lena
Ilinois
Iown
Highland Nobles
Webster City backs interurban line extension
Webster City Iowa August 7 Special the city council adopted a resolution pledging support to extend the Des Moines Interurban line from Boone to Webster City The council agrees to do all legally within its power including granting a franchise and aiding right of way to the Bonne county ne donation of the latter part of the right of way is noted in the text
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Webster City
Iowa
Des Motives
Boone
Bonne County
Weather Crop Bulletin Dampens Drought Then Lifts With Showers
The week ending August 6 saw average temperatures 2 to 3 degrees above normal with a high of 95 at two stations and cooler nights. Rainfall was deficient most days, sparking fears for immature crops, but capious showers on Saturday night and Sunday offered relief in the north central and southern districts. Harvesting advanced in late oats and wheat. corn showed rapid growth with limited firing damage. Iowa Weather and Crop Service notes corn 99 percent, spring wheat 93, oats 90, flax 45, hay 79, pastures 58, potatoes 57, apples 70, grapes 94. last year comparative figures listed. Funeral of Mrs. Stauffacher held in Des Moines at 1:30 p.m. The 19-year-old widow from Laporte City died August 3 after typhoid fever. The bereaved husband is Rev. J. E. Stauffacher, former United Evangelical pastor. brother Rev. C Stauffacher serves at the city church. Gus Keapke returned from Europe, reporting an enjoyable visit. his headquarters were in Gedelum, Germany.
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North Central
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Columbia Street
Des Grapes
Moines
Stauffacher
J.D. Williams
Laporte City
J. E. Stauffacher
United Evangelical Church
Logan Avenues
C . Staufacher
Des Moines
Laporte Eer
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Pickpocket Ring Targets Streetcar Crowds in Waterloo
An organized gang of pickpockets swarmed Waterloo streets Tuesday jostling riders at Sycamore and East Fourth and stealing purses. Frank C Fuller of Saint Paul was arrested after a bystander identified him as a thief. a skeleton key and disguise aids were found. Other victims included James Stokesberry of Styles and Ike Crawford of Osage. Meanwhile G G Smith, a deliveryman, suffered severe gasoline burns at 619 West Seventh Street when a pouring accident ignited a flame. He is expected to recover after weeks of care.
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James Stogkesberry
Styles
Davis County
Bloomfield
Stookesberry
Sycamore
East Fourth
Ike Crawford
Osage
Chautauqua Park
Crawford
Brookesberry
Chickasaw County
Waterloo
Tom Morris
Frank C. Fuller
Rt. Paul
Mion
Puller
Fuller
G. Smith
O H. Eightey
Frank P. Peterson
Tenth Street
Mra Peterson
Mr. Smith
West Seventh
Smith
Core D Porter vs John E Porter divorce action filed
Core D Porter sues John E Porter in district court on cruelty and inhuman treatment. They married January 10 1891 in Lima Fayette County and lived together until a year ago when conditions worsened. Children Oliver 11 Leo 14 Myron 9 Nellie 8 Bertha 7 Della 3. Plaintiffs seeks custody of all five children and a divorce with appropriate relief.
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Core D. Porter
John E. Porter
Lima
Fayette County
Oliver
Leo
Myron
Nellie
Bertha
Della
Plaintiff
Bertha Jara
Davenport
Hertha
Nashua notices of business moves and nuptial flight
Miss Ide M. Bryan sold stock to Grace and Bessia McKinley of Tipton who run a Dove Iowa shop. B C Hill leaves Nashua to supervise Seattle schools. Mr and Mrs T W Noble wed then vanished on wedding trip, pursued by friends. Dan Shields buys E D Hanson meat market. Frank Richardson operated on in Dubuque. Mrs E Hurd visiting Waterloo. Boston Roast Coffee ad.
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Ide_M. Bryan
Grace
Bessia McKinley
Tipton
Dove
Iowa
Miss Bryan
California
B.C. Hil
Nashua
Bloomfield
Jetten
Seattle
Wath
T. W. Nobie
Helen Wakefield
Charles City
Minneapalig
Mie
Henry Reich
Andrew Raitt
Mise Elsie Smith
Noble
Harlsworth
Barry Farr
Nashus
Waterloo
Dan Shields
E. D. Hanson
J. Tegler
Shields
E. Hurd
Frank Richardson
Dubuquée
Boston
H. A. Ogline
East Fourth Street
Dave
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the Highland Nobles
BY J. L. Rose
Court of Columbian Circle and People
Consol
F. J. Roso Hine
Tut Lind
J, M. Hart
M. ¥. Williams
Jus. A. Williams
Lyard
Noble Leonard Kimw
Court of Columban Chieles
Supreme Trustees
Follo
Mev. Holt. Hustings
Sioux City
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. H. Matters
Hovard
A. T. Bernett
Manning
Bennett
F. H. Fitting
Dexter
Rose Helper
A. F. of
Supreme Castle
J. L. Roge
A. C. Eliott
P. Www
van Metre
Jaz
A. Will Manis
W. C. Saul
F. J. Roae
D. M. Hart
B. PF. Williams
Leonard Kim
Supreme Esfort
Jesale F. Magon
L. V. Darnall
Supreme Guard
P. C. Torrance
Supreme Senticel
Elizabethi Juiier
J. H. Campbell
Supreme Censor
E. J. van Metre
Supreme Evangel
Geo. H. Swinney
T. Mr. Wilson
E. R. Moore
G. Branniger
The
Pr. H. H. Schultz
Seward
Sutton
J. B. Burlingame
Jas. A. Wiliams
Belle Plaine
B. 8. Randall
Olive A. Rose
Nobie P. W. van Metre
Dr. A. BR. Fellows
J. G. Belge
J. CG. Price
O. J. Pickett
H. L. Doughty
C. F .Palmer
P. J. Martin
J. Wenner
J. P. Simouse
Maggie E. Lemizy
Saint. S. Wright
Mary J. Richards
Elma Scott
C. W. E. Snyder
Thos
Millisack
E_ Gordon
C. G. Winsor
Mary A. Luiz
Torrance
J. B. Bowser
L. M. Bissell
Leonore F. Glaser
D. C. Chamberlain
L. W. Knowlton
J. R. Adams
Mrg
Aa. M. Maussie
Wim. Robertson, Jr
Godeman
Jsuo
Gimbel
Hamilton
Republican Party of Town
Republian Party
Cumming
George D. Perkins
Perkins
Cummilus
Republican Party
Repiblican Party
Republican
National Campaign Committees
Theh and
Thera
William Jennings Bryan
Satan
Oyster Bay
Friends of Protection
Prohibition Party
Levi Kerr
Sion
Mia
Stauffacher Heid
Gus Keapke
Mr. Keapke
Gedelum
Germany
James Stookeorsary
Sty
Lea
Frank
St. Paul
B. Phillips
Cedar Falls
G. Amith
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