Inventory of Wells estate reports large land holdings
The Wells estate inventory shows about 10,000 acres of land and more than $500,000 in cash and bank stock plus notes and mortgages. Land spans Grundy Kossuth Emnich and other counties with holdings in Wellsburg and Bristol and a Texas possibility. The estate faces about $50,000 in collateral inheritance tax and significant personal property including cattle, machinery, and numerous bank deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Canter
George Wells
G. Seymour
Kossuth County
Bank Steck
First National Bank of Grundy
First National Bank
Welleburg Savings Bank
Farmers and Drovers State Bank
Wells
Texas
Grundy County
Grundy Center
Wellsburg
Iowa
George Murray
Wheelock
Germania
Tews
Wade
Iowa City
Sullivan
Algona
C. W. Mullan
Des Moines
Williamson & Willoughby
Old Waterloo Photos Show River and East Fourth Street
Dr W H Thrower preserves two 30 year old photo series of Waterloo showing East Fourth Street, the old wooden and iron bridges, and surrounding mills. The images capture early brick buildings and the evolving riverfront, intended for loan at a Chautauqua park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Thrower
Waterloo
East Mourn Street
Chautauqua Park
Hast Fourth Street
Myers
Bridge
Union Block
Logan House
Burnham
Logan
Dr. Thrower
Large initiation crowds in Iowa Falls for Woodmen of America
More than 200 candidates were initiated into the Modern Woodmen of America in Eldore Iowa. Supreme Organizer F X Johnston of Lincoln Nebraska led the event with state organizer from Des Moines and district deputy from Marshalltown. Towns contributing candidates included Iowa Falls Eldora Whitten Ackley Radcliffe Hubbard Union Steamboat Roark Buckeye Alden Robertson and a Marshalltown drill team performed alongside exhibitions by Iowa Falls and Alden Foresters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldore
Iowa
Aus
Order of Modern Woodmen of America
Iowa Falls
Lincoln
Neb
Gn." Rink
Des Moines
L. O. Cress
Mershalltown
Town Falls
Wisner Opera House
Eldora
Whitten
Ackley
Radcliffe
Hubbard
Union
Steamboat Roark
Buckeye
Alden
Robertson
Marshalltown
Alden Foresters
Umbrella Death Arrest Sparks Murder Question
Centerville Iowa reports John Harris was arrested for the death of Frank Stafler in Minneapolis after a confrontation where an umbrella struck Stafler in the eye. Stafler died seven days after Harris left Minneapolis. Harris returned home Wednesday. his family knows little of the incident. Also, Childs and family from Coder aplds are visiting at the home of B McClenahan Bes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iowa
John Harris
Here
Frank Stafler
Minneapolis
Harris
Steffier
Ling Brown
Brandon
Lets
Odessa Nibeck
Haxelkon
Katie Roberta
Lila
Grace Broadhead
James Taylor
Oelwein
Ike Bradley
Westgate
Hiram Christer
Blanche Derflinger
Ethel Miller
Arlington
Lite Broadhead
Tenula
Lina Brown
Tom Berryman
Chicago
M. T. Miller
Iowa City
Migsys Buchanan
John McLaurie
Geo. Westcott
Taylor
C. W.tidd
J. P. Miter
Misa Mille Spensley
Independence
Leslie Knapp
Hutton
D. W. Anderson
Leech
Nellie Bherran
Winethrop
James Mackin
Lamont
A. G Canfield
Minnesota
Fred Carrier
Ben Titus
J. H. Derflinger
Manchester
M. D.bradley
Vernon
J. S. Battley
Mallory sues Bell Telephone over disputed 2 10 charge
Attorney B H Mallory of Hampton filed a suit against the Bell Telephone company alleging denial of phone service on May 23 until a disputed $2.10 bill was paid. He seeks $4,000 damages, arguing the public utility must allow use without price barriers. Case set for September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Aus
B. H. Mallory
Bell Telephone Company
Mallory
Ells
Charles City
Eilis
Spry Octogenarian Walks Home From Waterloo to Mitchell
An 80-year-old man from Mitchell, visiting Waterloo, completed the trip on foot, walking from Waterloo to Mitchell along the Illinois Central track in the early hours. He carried several thousand dollars in value and passed through around 5:00 am after visiting friends in Waterloo.
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Charles City
Shady
Mitchell
Waterloo
Muldoon to Build Modern Block at East Fifth and Sycamora
Jobn T Muldoon announces plans to raze two corner frame houses on East Fifth and Sycamora, build a four story double brick block with retail space on the lower floor and possible lodge rooms on upper floors, aiming to transform Sycamore into a principal business street. Jake Geyer leases the new brick block on East Fifth to Louie Stoke, with top floor likely a lodge hall. Mrs. McKinney of Kansas City visits her Voorhles relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn T. Muldoon
East Fifth
Sycamora Sleets
Sycamore
Jake Geyer
East Fifth Street
Loule Stoke
Dubuque Bar Backing Nonpartisan Judiciary Endorsed by Two Judges
In Dubuque on Aug 10 3.2 strong sentiment among local lawyers favors selecting a nonpartisan judiciary. Former Judge Lenehan and Former Judge Husted publicly endorse taking the judiciary out of politics, arguing bar association judges the best candidates and noting success in Scott County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenehan
Husted
Dubuques
W. D. Hamilton
Waterloo
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Mmembers
D. J. Lenehan
Bar Association
Scott County
James L. Husted
Giant Whittemore Incubator Draws Attention In Algona
Whittemore features a 7600 egg capacity incubator built by H O Hanson. The 20 by 3 by 4 foot unit uses hot water heating and a gasoline stove. First trial hatched 780 of 1200 eggs in April, second brood 2000 of 8200 eggs in June. Hanson plans a 30 by 16 foot poultry house with 109 compartments and an 80 foot tuning pen, cement foundation, and eight foot high woven wire fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Whittemore
H. O. Hanson
Hanson
Quiet Title Suit Over Waterloo Land Dispute
In Waterloo township a petition to quiet title is filed in district court over the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 34. Plaintiffs John G. Miller and BH Kendall seek to settle ownership against unknown heirs of John L. Bridge and other adverse claims regarding land entered from the government in 1868 and later sold to Nathan Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kendall
Waterloo Township
John G. Miller
BH. W. Kendall
John L. Bridge
Nathan Bullock
Blackhawk County
Velitioner
Plaintif
Miller & Willame
Murderer admits crime in Linn County tragedy
Wesley Shaffer, farmer of Linn County, Iowa, confessed to murdering his wife with a hammer after initially claiming she died from a stair fall. He detailed the events in a written confession, citing his wife’s refusal to share a bed as motive. Mrs Shaffer was buried at Viola. County Attorney Watkins questioned Shaffer in Marton before transporting him to custody for further interrogation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Wesley Shaffer
Linn County
Tage
Pick Pockets Soften Deep Loss At Democratic Convention
The largest loss at the democratic convention was $3 120 taken from Jesse McCormick of Iowa who reported a purse with $10 cash a 60 certificate of deposit a 250 note 800 and two 1 000 notes payable to himself. McCormick handed the case to D W Hamilton of Sigourney and chief Sweltn er received details. Two purses found behind Schier Carson's hardware store were empty and discarded by the thieves. Police believe the thieves carried out Waterloo's biggest earlier theft Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse McCormick
Hedrick
Iowa
McCormick
D. W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Hamilton
Sweltner
Schier & Carson
Thoreday
Waterloo
Affections Worth Ten Thousand Dollar Suit Filed
Osceola Iowa August 10 A ten thousand dollar damage suit for alienation of a wife's affections has been filed by J C Prance former La Celle merchant against Charlies Twombly farmer. Prance claims Twombly became intimate with his wife while he was away on business. Twombly denies the charge saying the suit is a tactic by enemies to gain money. The case is set for September before Judge Townen Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Iowa
Bis
J. C. Pranece
Lacelle
Charlies Twomply
Prance
Twombly
Townen
Victim of flirtation in Iowa City
Emma Haviik, twenty six, daughter of Kimball S D wealth, is in Sheriff Rowland custody amid melancholia after a brief university era romance. Commissioners decide her care while physicians recommend rest and a change of scene to aid recovery. She refuses to disclose the swain’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Jove Alfair
Emma Haviik
Kimball S. D
Rowland
Ingenity
University of Iowa
Silver Jubilee draws clergy to Norway for Father Dresser
Independence notes Dean O Dowd and Father Reinert departed Wednesday for Norway in Benton county to attend the Silver Jubilee of Father Dresser, pastor of the Catholic church there. Father Drexler, longtime St Joseph’s pastor in this city, once assisted O Dowd. friends wish the jubilee celebrant health and happiness. In Byron township P G Freeman found seven steers dead in a pasture after a Saturday night electric storm. the cattle, owned by J P Hamilton and Charles Ludwig, were insured with Patrons Farmers Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin Journal
Dean O'Dowd
Father Reinert
Norway
Benton County
Father Dresser
Father Drexler
St. Joseph's
Father O'Dowd
P. G. Freeman
Byron Township
J. P. Hamilton
Charles Ludwig
Patrons and
Farméra Insurance Company
Littleton and area notes mix of visits and arrivals
In Littleton on August 3 Mrs. Guy Hitehinge and children visit her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Minton, while Chas Sankey plans a Canada trip. Nearby families report births, visits to Waterloo and Independence, farm work, a Holiness convention at Masonville, camping at Sear's grave, and numerous extended greetings among residents and travelers.
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Guy Hitehinge
Independence
Geo
Minton
Chas
Thomas
Jake Fried
Jeaup
Geo. Rehberg
HE. G. Catshail
Amanda’ Minton
Masonville
Chas. Brooks
Ben Stoner
Lisbon
N. D
John Stoner
Sarah Hayes
Stoner
Littleston
Robert. Proctor
Proctor
Clint Hults
Augustine Miller
Portland
Oregon
James Bute
Will Whitney
Jarvis
T. B. ‘Durham
Geo. Robinson
Otterville Lodge
Sears
Gladys Brooks
Marshall Ball
Bear Winthrop
Charles Brooke
Charley MccGlaughlin
Alvin Eck
Ed. Hebner
Messrs
Tunison and
Moulton
Riverside Farm
Oelleee
Rose Clint Hults
Mr .Roth
Lawrence Dibble
Liteie Herkircher
Illinois
Nellie Washburn
Oelwein
Neva
Winnie
Inez Wilson
Philip Fortner
Chicago
Linn Grove
Woodward
Caroline
Moree
Earl Truax
Mr. George
Ed. Taylor
Freda Thayer
Nancy
Oehwein
Ed Rint
Mr.Arnold
Corlis
DeMilts
Corlis Hotel
Dr. Robinson
Aug 3 Personal News and Local Fires Report
Aug 3 notes report births marriages and illnesses including Ella Junger and Axel Peterson wedding in Waterloo, Harry Bobb visiting, McCreary ill awaiting surgery, and Edith Minton Rex visit. A major fire at Robinson & Terrail sirens, gasoline tank ignition, rain limited spread. damage assessment unclear. Also town updates on travel to Jesup farmers day August 10 and school term plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Saul Fe
Brown
West Retnbeck
Ella, Junger
Axel Peterson
Erloe
Misa Elis
Relnbeeks
Toll
Peterson
Waterloo
Iowa Dairy Separator Co
Harry Bobb
P. T. Kniss
L. McCreary
Clarkeville
Herman Soll
F. McCreary
A. DeOss
Edith Minton
Master Rex
Earl Minton
Tame
G. Wong
Homer
Jennie Cooper
Dave Eddy
Dr. Hathaway
Robinson & Terrail
Jesup
Ortner
Dunkerton
Finger Amputation Injury at Cole-Davis Shoe Plant
W Bastien a worker at the Cole-Davis shoe factory on Sucean More street cut his left index finger at 11 30 today when a knife slipped. The wound was bound with a handkerchief and a physician attended the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bastien
Cole-Davis
Sucean More Street
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Hardin County Woodmen
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McClenahan, Bes
Storney BH. Mallory
Mampton
Base Bell Telephone Co
Spry
Man Qver
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Mrs. McKinney
Kansas City
Mre
J. K., Voorhles
Dubuque Bar
Tizan Judiciary
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Judge Lenehan
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Jeancs
Clarke County
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Lloyd Wright
Carl Davis
Eart Saddler
Lake Okoboji
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Bell
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Fairbank
Hie
Amy Highee
Webster City
H. G
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Elgin
Minnie McCunniff
Rochester
Minn
M. McCunniff
Gil
W. Ll. Murphy
W. F. Treadwell
WR. Moore
Parker
Leila Getts
Ruth Wickel_berg
Jas, Smith
West Union
Frank Badding
Coggon
Ellen Murphy
G. G Wickelberg
Lota
City
F. H. Lehmkuhl
G. B. Everett
J. E. Bushby
C. H. Kuenzel
J. F Murphy
L. 0. Higbee
W. M. Higbee
Hugh Duffy
R. J. Myers
J.C. Ludlow
Wellonigan
W. Dorland
James Curley
Inez Goss
M. Loban
Highland Nobles
Lawrence CcCunniff
Franck Badding
Cogton
M. E. Leehy
M. J. Colling
James Donnay
Missouri
M. Bierschmitt
B. Murphy
F. P. Leahy
Davis
John Leahy
Ward B. Agnew
Lennie Higbee
Jonas Behrack
Flavia Chaudoin
Lester
Mikwaukee Avenue State Bank of
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Louis
Charles
George 4
Dov
Spink County
Grant Carnes
Northey and
Grout
J. Henry Schmitz
Mike Staebell
Charles Brown
Ace Caulfield
Iva Robinson
Wisconsin
Rein
Barclay
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