Opening of Evengelical Alliance Young People's meeting
Dawn session opens with sunrise prayer as Rev J H Bavernfeld addresses delegates. Daily program lists sermons, junior and senior Y P A sessions, and music by Knoche singers with Bishop Breyfogel to preach. Services mixed in German and English amid camp meetings through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Alliance
The
Evangelical Association Church
Kioche
J. H. Bavernfelnd
J. H. Engle
Engle
Corvenon
C. S. Breyfogél
Reading
Chester Zellhoefer
F.C. Berger
Flint
Mitch
Association
Thilo Évaning
A. F. Herzberg
Dunkerton
Knoche
Heas
Rev. II
Laports
Breyfogel
Lydia Raecker
Waverly
Y. PA
Goutecenyer
Woman's Missionary Society
Woman’s Missionary Society
H. J. Ehrebrecht
Waterloo
Cal
W. C. Nulm
Cedar Falls
R. H. Payne
van Herz
Nolte
J. J Wickershelm
Fort Dodge
Erangelical Association
Wife seeks separate maintenance from Dunkerton physician
Mrs. William B. Patterson sues in district court for decree of separation citing two years of inhuman treatment and multiple incidents including a lamp being thrown. Married September 9, 1905 in the city, with two children born, one two years old and the other about one week. Defendant is a physician in Dunkerton earning about $150 monthly. Wife seeks $200 temporary alimony and $5,000 permanent alimony, $75 monthly support for herself and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vila Nemes
William B. Patterson
Sait
Dunkerton
Dlaiitit
Bickley Family Telegram Sparks Alarm Over Illness
Telegram received in Waterloo from Dr J G Bickley states his son Dr Cecil J Bickley and wife will return home immediately. The couple, recently married, were on a European wedding trip joined by Dr Robert S Bickley and wife. They were to visit southern Europe and the telegram arrived as they travel from New York. Master George Harter begins work at Rose's pantorium, replacing Herbert Wahl who is away at Lamont with a camping party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bickley
Cecil J. Bickley
Seéntral
Europe
Robert S. Bicklay
Old Country
Waterloo
Alty
New York
George Harter
Rose
Pantorium
Herbert Wahl
Lamont
Married couple marks 53rd anniversary at Waterloo home
Mr and Mrs Marshall celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary at 402 Allen Street Surrounded by family. Both are in their late 80s. They were born in Canada and Scotland respectively. The Marines moved from Amore Ill to Town in 1868, then to a farm, then to Waterloo 21 years ago. Six sons were born, four died. two sons W H and George still live in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Alien
Marshal
Mr. Marshall
Canada
Mrs. Marshall
Icoland
Bye Amore
Ill
Waterloo
George
Mystery death of unidentified woman in Waterloo street scene
An unidentified woman about 60 died after collapsing on a Waterloo street corner near Fourth and Sycamore Street while waiting for a streetcar. Eyewitnesses described a sudden forward stumble. she was pronounced dead at the scene, later taken to O Keefe and Towne's undertaking rooms. Officials sought identification, noting a possible Independence residence from clues found in her belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth and
Sycamore Street
Er. Potts
Rock Island
Lil
Kirk Stewart
Hfe
O'Keafe & Towne
LaFayette
Farr ‘Store
O'Keefe & Towne's
Congress
O’keefe & Towne
Alece Hon
Bulletin Journal
Independence
Independance
Welst
Dan S. Jones
Independanes
Waterloo
Evangelical Association Church
J. H.bauernfeind Haseen
E. A. Leighton
Il Nots Central Ticket
Dewar
Fairbank
Jesup
Laporte
County School Report Shows 76 Corporations in County
Superintendent Elliott releases annual county school report for year ending July 1, 1908. It compares 1908 with 1907 data across 76 school corporations including 10 townships and six independent districts handling more funds. Enrollment declines but attendance rises to a county best, with Black Hawk investments near $520,000 and annual school expenditures around $260,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliiett Vues
Cedar Falld
Dunkerton
Hast
West Waterloo
Hudson
Laporte City
Barclay
Bennington
Cedar
East Waterloo
Fox
Lincoln
Orange
Spring Creek
Union
Washington
Big Creek
Cedar Falls Township
Waterloo Township
Cedar River
Benton County
State Normal Rehoal
Diatelit
Waterloo
Em- Dover
Echonis Oss S.s. Es
City of
IBS
Eave Sivas
Blackhawk County
Miss Isa belle Bratnober Dies Abroad En Route Home
Miss Isa belle Bratnober, born in Waterloo, died in a Neuheim on the Rhine hospital after valvular heart trouble. She had left the United States in 1907 to study music in France, spent time in Chicago, and aimed for a grand opera career before illness halted travel. Relatives in Waterloo and Minneapolis await word as the homeward party remains abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Bratnober
France
C. Pratnober
Minneapolis
Miss Brat
Misa Bratober
Paris
Chicago
Gilen Beach Yaw
Europe
Waterloo
Brathoper
P. Bratnober
Frank Kelley
Los Angeles
Calif
G. A. Bradley
John Bratnober
Seattle
Wash
Sam
Cyclones Fall to Dewar in Tough Barley City Match
Cyclones lose 20 to 26 as Dewar edges clear in a rough game noted for injuries. Key scorers include Ferge man and Ortner for Dewar and Wagner Schutzman Gilley for the Cyclones. Other notes mention local visits, threshing, and community events around Barclay and nearby towns.
Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Bewar
Aug 17 Sth marked Mr and Mrs C Boyd's fifteenth wedding anniversary. Friends hosted a surprise gathering for about fifty with a lavish supper. A. D. Clark offered a basket of kitchen goods and cash from guests. Rain has touched corn, fields plowed, ground hard and dry, more rain desired. Schmitt Bros to hold circus day steel range drawing Aug 28. numbers drawn 2:30 pm. John Schuler leased J Kirby farm for 1909. Lehmitt Bros sold five manure spreaders and ordered a fourth carload. Cyclones from Waterloo clashed with Dewar in a brutal ball game. Gust Schmitt, third baseman, was run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. Boyds
A. D. Clark
Mace & Charpening
Schmitt
Schmitt Bros. Emporium
Haldera
John Schuler
Jubilee notes on rain, farming activity and local trades
Aug 17 Jubilee reports timely rain boosting corn prospects across the region. Farmers discuss plowing, threshing, and field work while neighbors travel to St Joseph and South Dakota for family and work. Local sales include horses and farm rentals as Jubilee residents continue daily tasks.
Brandon Iowa Shoppers and Farmers Busy Amid Harvest
In Brandon last week farmers aided by rain, with James Hart of Vinton visiting, Burnie Reynolds heading to North Dakota for fall work, and many locals attending events from Kwautauqua in Vinton to the Walker flush meet. Notables include Miss Gladys Pilley in Chicago and Mrs. Clara Hatzes taking over an ice cream parlor. Community activities cover aid society events, cement sidewalks, and visits among residents, with several townspeople traveling to work, shop, or visit relatives from Vinton to Lamont and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hart
Vinton
Burnie Reynolds
North Dakota
Loreman
Aid
Young
Nebraska
Dave Youn
Brandon
M. M. Leish
Mark Brown
Gladys Pilley
Chicago
Margaret M. Leis
Kwautauqua
Doulah Albert
Walker
Roy ‘Hayes
Jn Branson
Bis Simmer
Clara’ l Hatzes
Albert Estate
Tracy
Auburn
M. Leish
Glen ‘van Skike
Canning Factry
Mra
Wl Short
Carl Thompson
Roy Cook
Independance
A. W. Curler
Corn benefited by warm weather and heavy showers
Des Moines reports a week of above normal rainfall with copious showers and warm temperatures boosting corn growth. Sunshine was ample, rainfall widespread, especially in central counties, with some local damage from wind squalls. Moisture aided soil readiness for plowing while threshing yields stay similar to last week. apple crop expected very small. Special attention to corn condition next bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Weather and Crop Service
Geo. M. Chappel
East Central
Galloway Exhibit Heads to Des Moines State Fair
The Galloway company sails Friday for Des Moines with two carloads of machinery for the state fair. An immense 96 foot banner display features three kite-suspended figures and advertising banners. The display, tested at the factory, promises dramatic aerial advertising to boost Waters ton and the Galloway firm's goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway Company
Des Moines
ELA. Atking & Co
Matt
Waterlon
Local Notes and Moves in August and September
Hans Oberaon sold his residence to a Colorado lady and will vacate in September Jat. Grandma Bubal returned from a weeks visit to Wisconsin, with son John extending trips to Kansas and Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Ruland and Mrs. Hardy returned to Des Moines. Miss Denigton quit her Cedar Falls school post due to infirm health. J D H Hagarman and Thos Risinger visited Hudson and Waterloo last Thursday as auto market prospects. Miss Anna Henningsen plans to return from Minnesota to resume her store duties, with sister Mrs. Faulk taking her place temporarily. Guernsey Bhuts traveled to Reinbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Oberaon
Colorado
Grandma Bubal
Wlacausin
John
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ruland
Hardy
Des Moines
Miss Denlgton
Gedar Falls
Bid for Votes Comes Too Late in Iowa Tariff Debate
In Des Moines on August 18 Bryan’s planned tariff discussion draws keen interest amid talk of new ideas. The piece explains the Democrats favor revenue by tariffs, while Republicans seek high protections to shield American workers and manufacturers. Iowa remains united on protection, with 100000 strong in support, and towns preparing to view Bryan’s approach with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
Bryan
Lincoln
Iso
Ira
Teplblitada
Europe
United States
Iowa
Farms and Fences Inspected by Waterloo Papers
A pleasant 3:30 PM tour in the big Winton car carried representatives from three daily newspapers to inspect the Waterloo Farm Fence company facilities and nearby farms east of town. The outing included meals at the Irving house and a city drive, with guests from the Courier, Times-Tribune, and Reporter, plus Farm Fence officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
Irving House
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P. A
W. B. Patterson
Tuensay's Daily
Supt. Elliott
Bray
Frank Wagner
A. Schutzman
Manchester
Isabelle Bratngober
the Rhine
Mes. G. P. Bratnober
Tow
Aro Township
Pr. Allen
Cyclones
Herman Kate
Wm. Huffmay
Jotu Fuchs
Win. Hemer
Ed. "Schmitt
Oelwein
Hessig Allen
R. W. Allen
Spirit 1
Okebojt Jakas
Will Sadler
Will Schmitt
D. K. R. Gays
Calhoun
Clay
Webster
Hianne
Wilhelm Sass
Aris
Father Rattler
Father Kopecky
Berclay
Renz Hag
School House
Bennington Center
Cowlishaw
John Barlow
Henry House
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Walt
Palestine
Jerusalem
Christ
Wanny
Bell
Ths
Dewsr—Heipler
A. J Ortner
Matt Ortner
Brown
Lantgen
Holdiman
Wagner
Quack
Fergeman
Boyer
Gilley
Burk
McClellan
H. Schutzman
Guest
Benson
Henry Rooster
Liu Selzer
Bulmer
D. Holdtman
J. B. Henney
Ih Buhnerg
Wil Sage
Bewar
Idelimite
Gust.Schmitt
Nick Philips
St. Joseph
Tows
Thurztay
Nick
Matt. Kettman
Nick Blees
Bronday
St. Joasph and Vicinity
Joseph Olfager
Peter Reuter
Nick Fischels
Leonard Nemmore
Henry Sontag
South Dakota
Nick Bloss Sr
R. Benardon
Henry Relnsche
Jubilee
Frank Erpelding
Casper Newkirchen
Charles Huck
Charles Wellman
Jacob Griffith
George Wallman
John Yungtut
Nick Sadler
Peter Router
James Fletcher
Reinbeck
Porter
Misa Pollock
New Hartford
Pearse
Aid Society
Bretckson
Elsack
Fletcher
Miss Robinson
Polars
Drear
Mr. Drear
Carpenter
Wil Deacon
Bert Courier Dravs
Nat
Reglay
Galloway
Owa
Will Sreak
Tarife
Tween Republicans
Mies Asing Myers
Freeport
City
Shusband
Ernest May
Logan Avenue
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