Life lease dispute on McMurray estate partition suit
F H Schlutsmeyer sues for partition of John McMurray's land east of the railroad in Washington township seeking to liquidate claims against Ellen McMurray's life lease interest. The probate court previously settled the estate with no liability to the widow beyond a life tenancy, leaving the heirs Samuel Michael Susan McMurray Ellen Van Buskirk Agnes Jaquith Sarah Thomason Lizzie Mattison. The suit asks the court to define each heir's interest and order sale and apportionment if indivisible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Schiutsmeyer
John McMurray
Washington Township
Ellen McMurray
Ellen McMurrey
Great Parker Shows Thrill Waterloo Carnival in Superior
The Superior Telegram reports a Waterloo carnival at Ablocation August 24 to 29 where rain failed to dampen crowds. Velaire’s stunt act drew cheers despite a drizzle. Superba acts and Etta Louise Blake drew applause. Attracts included a big jungle lion exhibit, a Japanese troupe, and vaudeville numbers as grounds bustle with patrons and brief exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Superior
Wis
Velaire
Etta
Louise Blake
Superba
W. Parker
Animale
Mons
Addion
Attracdana
Will Build 10 Addition for Independence Avenue Access
Arrangements have been perfected to extend the W C F and N to its Independence arenu June 10 Hillside addition. Many Waterlooans are interested in the new addition and desire a street car line extended to ease access from the city. It is believed the company will extend Independence avenue to the addition this fall. C W Naoman of Cedar Rapids reported city business today.
King's Relatives Seek Bond Release For Prisoner
Caldwell reports a letter from J J King of Moline asking if Charles King jailed awaiting grand jury on general charges can be released by bond. The letter mentions desire for medical treatment and air, notes insanity in the family, and asks sheriff to buy food for King. Sheriff denies stingy treatment. King would need a lawful bond until grand jury returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hherlf
Caldwell
J.J. King
Moline
Charles King
King
Watertown
Ilinoi
Eh Hg
Pioneers Speak Informally At Old Settlers Picnic Event
Informal talks by early life pioneers are planned for the Old Settlers Picnic association in Waterloo with a focus on hardships and pleasures of pioneer days. August 26 program includes forenoon social and afternoon reminiscences, with officers listed and membership limited to county residents since 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settler’s Picnic Association
Forenson
Waterloo
Mey
Helley
Old Settlers’ Picnic Association
O. W. Mullan
Byron Sergeant
Hudson
J. Totlerton
Cedar Falls
Roger Leavitt
J. Edwards
D. C. Henry
A. Bishop
H. W. Grout
Henry Hanna
C. W. Mullan
D. G. Elis
J. H. Hubbard
George.p. Heck, Sr
A .J. Edwards
Unknown Woman Identified as Mrs. Chris Meythaller
The unidentified woman found dead in front of the Fat’s store on East Fourth Street Tuesday morning has been identified as Mrs. Chris Meythaller of Independence, Iowa, by her son-in-law William C. Ham. Her husband arrived from Independence and went to the undertaking rooms as relatives prepared to travel to Waterloo to care for her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fats
East Fourth Street
Chris
Meythaller Sc
Independence
Towa
William C. Ham
Joho
Ham
Unil
Inlaw
Maythaller
Dong
Obituary and tragedy mix in Cedar County item
Obituary notes Mrs. Sarah M. Meythaller born December 14 1857 at Cedar county Iowa aged 50. Survivors include Lawrences Kulp Independence Mrs W C Ham Waterloo and Mrs Paarl Meythaller Groton. A mistaken identification occurred when Genevieve Hines mistook a corpse for her mother causing hysterics. Section crews work on East Sixth Street siding to connect freight depots. A Cedar Falls to Denver line delay near Rowley provoked a misread death rumor. A farmer narrowly escaped an Illinois Central eastbound train near Dittertville as loaders were nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Meythaller
Cedar County
Iowa
Walker
Kulp
Aegaegnstance
Genevieve Hines
Miss Hines
Rowley
Birs
Rock Island
East Sixth’ Street
Chicago
Fire destroys barn on Commercial street in town
A blaze at the rear of George Boelker's property at 121 Commercial street started at 2 40 pm when youths attempting to make paper bag balloons had one bag’s flame rising to the barn roof. The west side department put out the fire with chemicals before more than a few dollars of damage occurred. Also, a fishing party from the north end reported a poor day with only a few small fish caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boelker
Commercial Street
The Cause of The Race Riots Suspected Negro and Victim
Fragmented report describes unrest in Springfield Illinois linking alleged involvement by a Black suspect and a victim. Details are unclear but note crowd unrest and police action as authorities seek to maintain order.
Fort Reilly Camp Encampment Prep and Sham Battle
Captain Cody Cotton receives orders for the Fort Reilly Kansas encampment set for late September. Ten thousand troops will train with regiments and militia in a staged battle on September 8, leading up to the main sham clash on September 8. Waterloo details include two men, Fred Fourer and Will Sibert, joining the Fifty Third Regiment detachment as they pass through Dee Moines en route to the camp. Buck Smith misses duties due to an accident affecting Central Passenger Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Cotton
Fort. Reilly
Kansas
Dea Monioa
Hums
Waterloo
Fred Fourer
Cooke
Will Sibert
Cumisancy
Dee Mojnes
Fifty Third Regiment
Biskeman
Buck" Smith
Fassenger
White
Albert Leale
Doty Front Install to Modernize Store Display
Dotyahoo company plans a novelty front at East Fourth street with plate glass extending onto the sidewalk and illuminated prisms. A new power repair plant will occupy the rear warehouse, formerly Julian's tin shop, now leased and converted with two rooms 28 by 40 feet each. The alterations, owned by the John Kehoe estate, cost about $700, and the building will gain a basement and new entrances to modernize the storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotyahoo
East Fourth Street
Algo
Doty Ghoa Company
John Kehoe
Waerlog
Julian
Dely Company
Unes
Aug 18 Notices From Denver and Surroundings
Bold of Dumont visited relatives in Denver last week. Frank Farnsworth returned from a three week visit to Blanketo, Minnesota. Reverend Orville Auier of Missouri visited brother Henry Auier. Kennest Wille was a Waterloo business caller. H C Brune and family drove from Waterloo. Ladies of the Ald society entertained Mrs Edwin Bruns with a basket tea Thursday. August Brandenburg hosted cousins and friends. Mrs Bennett hosted a thimble bee last Thursday. Mrs Lewiston and daughter from Waterloo visit Frank Farnsworth. Minnie Dickman visited Waterloo Friday. Mrs Frank Koch of Tripoli with Mrs Bodiger stayed Friday and Saturday. Duescher of Crete, Iowa, visiting aunt and uncle Geo Mayer. Augusta Pepho visited Sumner with her uncle John Pepho family. Mrs Krech returned from Waterloo. Henry Wente hosted a party Sunday. Mrs Hennett, a Waterloo caller Monday. Mrs Beyer and Ruth left for New Hartford to visit relatives. Frank Farnsworth spent time in Waterloo Monday. Mr Lear of New York City visiting Geo Acker. G Wolf and family of Warren visited Knecker home. Mins Kern of Waterloo visiting John McDonald family. Mr Hoover came Tuesday to survey for town. A son of Henry Nohrsar fractured a thumb and required care. Mr and Mrs Lux of Tribuque visiting Frank Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bold of Dumont
Birs
Frank Farneworth
Blanketo
Minn
Orville Auier
Missouri
Henry
Waterloo
Thurndey
H. CG. Brune
Ald Society
Edwin Bruns
Mil
August Brandenburg
Bennett
Lewiston
Prank Farnaworth
Minnie Dickman
Frank Koch
Tripoli
Mra
Bodiger
Duescher
Crete
Geo. Mayer
Augusta Pepho
Sumner Se
Wndle
John Pepho
Krech
Geo
Acker
Wolf
Warren
Mrs. Knecker
Mins Kern
Waterloo la
Dre
John McDonald
Mr. Hoover
Henry Nohrsar
Return From European Trip Of Dr and Mrs Bickley
Dr Cecil Bickley and wife have returned from a wedding trip in Europe visiting England Scotland Belgium Holland and southern Europe. They sailed home from Antwerp and will stay in Waterloo while considering permanent locations. The Waterloo Chautauqua board met to finalize plans for selling park lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A Bickley
European
Geoill
Europe
England
Scotland
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Robert 8. Bickley
Pertias
iHmeas
Cherbourgh
France
New York School of Medicine
Baveral
Cecil Bickley
Race for GTAL prize in Pittsburgh foot race set
In Pittsburgh on August 18 William R Klein age 40 and W J Littus will race 260 yards to decide Klein’s future involvement with Marie Lictus in a courtship dispute. If Klein loses he retires as a butler. Litus agrees to withdraw objections. Marie aids Klein and wants him to win. In St Petersburg on August 19 police chief Von Ogilo survived a second assassination attempt. Seven more death sentences were handed down, bringing yesterday’s total to 26 across the empire for various crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William R. Klein
Alleghanny
W. J. Littus
Lictus
Maria
Mlein
Q'Bulter
Kiet’ Dre
Klein
Marie
Ole Rela
Vetus
Luctus
St. Petersburg
Tsde
Po- Nce
Pyatogerask
M. von Ogilo
Vad
Aimeter
Bank defaulter confesses in Dresden
Herman Mekert, cashier of the Dresdener Bank, confessed to embezzling 832,50 over a lengthy period after disappearing yesterday. He left a note claiming the deed and saying he planned to end his life. He had served as a bank official for 34 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Herman Mekert
Dresdener Bank
Forest Fires Threaten Kimberley and Sullivan in Canada
Porear fires burned all night near Kimberley with Kimberley and Sullivan still threatened. A serious blaze burned near Bioyle and another near Wyan. A vast amount of valuable timber has been destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Kimberley
Cranbrook Dispatch
Sullivan
Bioyle
Wyan
Conductor Hurt After Fall From Moving Rock Island Train
Cedar Rapids man HB Holmquest, conductor on Rock Island freight No. 990, was hurled from the tender during yard operations at West Waterloo around noon. He was found unconscious beside the track, transported to Presbyterian Hospital with facial injuries, later reported as not serious after initial examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Holmquest
Cedar
Rapia
Traci
Wien
Rock Island
Union
West Wateroo
Rockelund
Ani
Holmquget
Mnt
Tnilmard
Devon
Feerth
Crogaing
Presbyterian Hospital
Fem
HB. O. Holmquest
Rock Islands
Cofar Trupids
Janesville notes and county fair events in August
G I Davis 38 suffers a rib recurrence while updates report visitors from Monona Iowa Wentworth South Dakota and Waterloo. Births include a 12 pound boy Aug 15 and a girl Aug 17 to Briner and Neilgen pairs. Local visits include Loveland Ballantyne and Axtell families with show day and Lyndale park picnic announced and four generations at Briner plank day near Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Davis
J. W. Bennett
Monova
Towa
Lou Rowely
Imnole
Loy Bloker
Wentworth
Board Dakota
Og, H. Briner
Utica
Hugh Ballantyne
Gay
Lyndale Park
Briner
Joh Briger
A.W. Dacker
Ature Teeth
John
Geneva
Iowa
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Noth
Ing
Parker
Hillside
C. W. Naoman
Cedar Rapids
Bicnic
Osborne Raird
H.G. Beeman
Walnut Street
Clarence Osborne
Tama
Hazel Baird
Mwlersburg
Tha’ East Waterloo School Board
H.B. White
Chamberlain
Chris. Meythaller
Dittertville
Illinois Central
Union Mill
Payne
Waverton
North
Hallam
Springfield
Ilyas
George Richard
Porreed
Mrs, Earl Hallam
Karl Hallam
Ill
Fort Reilly
Doty
Denver
The
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bibles Institute
GTAL
Yards OF
West Waterloo
Lione
Cedar Maplde
Janesville
O. T. Edwards
Minneapolis
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