Laporte Slander Suit Divides Town in 1907
Mrs. J W Hamilton of Laporte sues Rev J B Meloy pastor of United Evangelical for over 5000 damages claiming slander and malicious defamation of character sparked by reports of immorality. The case involves Mrs Nellie M Frank and church actions, with hearings set for September and risks to Mrs Hamilton’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
J. W. Hamilton
Laporte City
B. Meloy
United ‘Evangelical
Laporta
Perton
Laports
Hansfiton
Meloy’s
Nellie M. Frank
Sestaurant and Bakery
Laporte
Mrs. Frank
Mrs. Hamilton
Warker & McCoy
Hme
J. B. Meloy
Frank
Meloy
Weller
Weriner
J. B. Maloy
Public officials fine dealers over dairy product sales case
A lengthy court record details Sam Ples and others connected with the Pure Food Commission facing fines after a raid on groceries, extracts, and spices. Several men including Bar rison, Andrew Miller, and Kingsley were cited for selling goods without proper authorization and were jailed briefly before trial. The proceedings note payments demanded and the law cited, with resulting fines and county jail time.
Grim Angel of Death Toll: Early Settlers in County Diff
The notice lists numerous pioneers and settlers with names such as Col. W. H. Brett and Mr. Jacob Brand Patties, citing deaths in the 19th to early 20th centuries. It memorializes prominent county figures and includes dates like 1906 to 1908, indicating a roll of deceased residents and their ages, reflecting a community obituary summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
W. H. Brett
Jacob Brand Patties
New Theatre Nears Formal Opening in October
The Went Waterloo theatre completes finishing touches as decorators lay carpets and red plush trimmings. Manager A J Busby says Tuesday marks only a preliminary showing of The Time the Place and the Girl, with a full formal opening planned for October featuring a renowned star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Peta
Apenne
A. J. Busby
Eskert
Eskert Broa
Chicago
Dora Brinker
Henry J. Harrison
Mary Bacher
Prinel
Rootié Thera
O. J. McManue
Ween
Busby Bros
Ts Ma
Busby
IMAN KILLED AT APLINGTON
Aplyington August 24 Special pest Owens of Parkersburg was instantly killed Saturday noon when attacked on the head with a timber while tearing down wills. A portion of scaffolding gave way and Owens fell striking his head on a plank. He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and one child. The body will be taken to Parkersburg for burial. Mr and Mrs J W Baker of Eagle Grove were in the city visiting at the home of Goof Gilley. They were among the early settlers of Blackhawk county and attended the old settlers picnic this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrison
Andrew Miller
Robert M. Kingsley
Anthony Hagan
J. J. Hoxie
Waterloo
Geo. F. Leland
BS Ovanide
Bogart
Menfiller
Sioner
J. A “Watson
Georges K Peal
van Benset Babl
de Bogart
Thomas Howards
T. Cowin
HC. Platt
J. H. Hildebrand
John’ Dull
B. Washburn
Iff Caldwell
Henry F. Kilpatrick
Faritier
Jemez Starr
A. Loffies
Jebabel Cook
Putin
Apliington
Owens
Parkersburg
Theihead
Tim ‘Ber
Wills
J. W. Baker
Eagle Grove
Goo F Gilley
Blackhawk County
Slate Fair
Buckingham
Cann
Tama County
Daniel
Moux City
Meyich
Ptaegner
Bits City
Sioux City
Sionx
Gmithlyndom
Sidux
Tater
Fearfil Raseacre
Gattler
Spirit Lake
New Walnut Street Baptist Church Planned for Waterloo
Waterloo church members outline plans for a new Walnut Street Baptist Church at Walnut and Lime Streets. Archt Shoakley leads design with a cost near 40,000 and capacity for 1,600, replacing the old frame building. Thirty thousand dollars has been pledged, fundraising led by Pastor Beeman and existing members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walout Treet
Baptiat Church
Waterloo
Thel
Wout
Clinton Bhockley
Andrew Striegel
Move to expand church building in Walnut Street area
The congregation plans a large new church auditorium with modern facilities in Iowa City, aiming to raise ten to fifteen thousand dollars and complete a rebuilt structure within eleven years. The project envisions a flexible space formed by joining rooms, enabling a large audience of up to around 700 in the main hall and 450 in ancillary rooms, to better serve church and Sunday school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ket
Beeman
St Paul
Kansas City
Iowa
Tati Auditorum
Addi Yona
Cnaira
Journey From Waterloo To Missouri River In 1866
The late J H Leavitt recounts a 1866 journey from Waterloo Iowa to the Missouri River detailing travel by sleigh and horse across a near empty early Iowa, with stops at Peck's Tavern Ackley Marietta Newton Des Moines Council Bluffs Sioux City Smithland Ida Grove and Fort Dodge. He notes dangers, Indigenous camps, land purchases, and a faster return route opened later by 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Leavitt
Worterloo
Missouris River
Iowa
Port Dodge
Little Sioux River
Algona
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Peck
New Hartford
Ackley
Marietta
Hardin Couty
Newton
Jasper County
Rock Taland
Des Moines
Des Moles
Council Bluffs
Usiny
Henry Daniel
Slowx City
Bronx City
Smithland
Ode Smith
Cyrun C. Carpenter
Simithland
Ida Grove
Sac City
Waterlon
John H, Leavitt
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Hamilton Tlains
AY Rev
Fis
sTd. Rieg
Fors
Mer Laporte
Nellie Frank
James L
A. M. Ehret
T. Coolidge
W. Elghiney
Bitza B. Miller
Cedar Falls
Peter McNally
J. Snydergard
Etta C, Roblfwen
W. Coohmenr
Charles Gerbotti
C. W. SchbMldt
J. B. Ineminger
Rodenbech
Michael Cook
Ming Apna McNally
Francis Cox
Oacar W. Carpenter
W. Fotrester
Carpenter
A. Pomeroy
J. A. Sfibrick
R. J. McAndrews
Thomas Audget
Meinerney
R. Speer
Boehmer
Adair Veith
Caroline Baldwin
Catherine” “Langlis
Jott
Maar
Benarden
1866
Rachel Leland
Henry Huntington
Milas Carrie Sndulls
Elva Relter
Margaret McDermott
John F. Measinger
Ay, Moore
Charles Gerboldt
Richard Sweet
Christina ‘Roller
Eliabeth Richmond
Migs May’ Harrison
Margaret Girach
James Eyers
Robert Campbell
Kating
Garry Conger
NEW
Elton Brown
Jacob Brand
Christopher Farley
Joan Wilson
Elzabeth ‘Rechtfertly
Elizabeth Triem
Yanne
Oscar Carpenter
Sarah Perkins
Iman
Aplington
Walnut Street Baptiste
Klvee
Walnut and
Limer Streets
Ita Walla
Tty
Walnut Street
Bhookley
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Clinton @hockley
Wade
Fourth Street
Missouri River
Steign
Council Binfin
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