Settlers Meet Chautauqua Park in Blackhawk County
About 700 residents attended a Blackhawk County Old Settlers meeting at Chautauqua Park on August 24 with speeches from A J Edwards and others. The event featured Leavitt’s overland 1855 journey account, tributes to deceased members, and reminiscences of pioneer days in Waterloo Council Bluffs and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propeer
Iowa
Old Settlers' Association
Hlacktewk County
Wan
Chautauqua Fark
Toring
Ahlp
Dispatch
A. Bishop
Cedar Falls
Edwards
Mr. Leavitt
Ria Trend
Bsiness Partier
Emil Johnson
Fer Arariy
Tolerton
Cedar Falla Bere
Daily Press
Gumaber
C. W."liebty
Theodore Streeter
Princeton
Palk
A. Snyder
Pfice
Grenberry
Pdstiman
New Hartford
Burglar beaten off at Hart Mullan Avenue home
Early Sunday a burglar wearing a black mask entered the Matt Abel residence on Hart Mullan Avenue through a kitchen window. Abel awoke, grabbed a cane, and the intruder fled through a kitchen window, escaping after a brief pursuit. Abel believes the thief, a large man, appeared to be a Negro. money was not taken, suggesting the burglar sought cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Abel
Hart Mullan Atenay
Tuiglar
Mr. Abel
Cal Jr
Wasco
George A Asa Abel
Illinois Central
B.C. Boehmler
Sues Estate of Host Over Launch Disaster Damages
Ot tumwan Ottumwa Aug 26 J Fred Stevens sues Powell estate and administrators for 10000 each alleging negligence in failing to equip their launch with anchor and safety devices after a fatal August 4 launch disaster that killed Stevens wife and child and Powell family members. Other notes report Mr and Mrs L Rose returning from six week east trip and Lafayetter block transformer repair after lightning struck the power plant.
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Ottumwan
Ottumwa
J. Fred Stevens
Inuneh
Powell
George Haw
W. H. Powell
C. D. Arnold
Hallie Powell
Stevens
Powells Inn
Powells
Circus rehearsals seldom needed for big shows
The article argues that ring shows in major circuses often require no formal rehearsals beyond early prep. Performers practice extensively in winter quarters and backstage between shows to refine old tricks and craft new ones, with the aim that each act can be staged to end together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellebing
Bey
History of Cedar City School in Waterloo township Iowa
The article recounts Cedar City school origins 1857 1860s in Waterloo township Cedar Falls area detailing founder William Dean district evolution floodings pupil list teachers and events including a 1875-1900 era with multiple teachers and notable incidents and later careers of former students.
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Cedar City
William Dean
Thomas Deeming
Dowse
Cérro “Gordo
Cedar Falla
Wm. Dean
Sarah Dean
Waterloy Township
Thatcher
Lathrop
Fisher Farm
Mona Junction
Cedar Falls
Mary Collins
Afty
Albert
Myron
Louise Worchaster
Joel Finley
Ella Munger
David Prides
Armanda Graves
Harry Jordan
Mt. Vernon Township
Syt. Wia
John Murray
Sylvie Stone
John
Permifia Fisher
Louise Hammer
Albert. Clark
Simons
John Jeffers
Thesehildren
Hewitt
Waterloo
Sripplea
Beain
Wight
Massachusetts
Shébei
Metsinger
Now -Lyes
New Hartford
Cedar River
Miss Hibbard
Joseph Murray
Murray
Waterloo Township
Cedar Falls Township
Gegar Falls
Farce and silent vaudeville blend in universal circus act
The piece contrasts spoken dialogue with a near speechless circus performance where action conveys meaning. Rehearsals drive the cleverness of performers and animals, highlighting persistent practice over witty lines. The big bow showcases this in Waterloo on Wednesday, August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mexico
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Waterloo Water-Land Ad
A local testimonial extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and related pains. The letter from musician W. B. Moss of Waterloo cites relief from backache and inflamed kidneys after using the remedy, with purchase at Wangler Bros. drug store and Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents. J L Bennett returns from Watertown, Illinois.
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Duan
Great
Waterloo
W. B. Moss
A. Mondstreet
Iowa
Dean
Wangler Bros
Deani
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Watchgler Bros
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Ange Giation
Chautauqua Park
John H. Leavitt
A.J. Edwarde
Wilbert Shallenberger
Chahat
Logan Hotel
Estonia
Ani
Payne Sunken
Rok
Ana
Jmilbert Y Suallenberger
State Bank
Matt, Abel
Sues
Lafaysetta Block
Ughining
Dra
Matic Productions RE
Uni
Barnum
Bailey Tak
Mary Lathe
Serbia
Cedar City School
Qoheel
Hammond
Hammond le Down
Dramker Ip Kenke
Kee
Pew
Choo
Charles Lovartes
Gedfrey Bowmss
Levin Hema
Henry Leland
Willie Petter
Parmilla Bowmas
Suxsa Bowman
Joh Bowmes
Hoyt
Carroll, Lows
Mary Bowman
Captain. Olmstead
Coder Falla
William Fortes
Kansas
Punt End
Godfrey Bowman
Albert Mimger
Godber Bowman
Albert Worchater
Henry
Leland
Charles Alvord
Charles
Lever Moe
William Cunningham
Cunningham
Ain
J.P. Wallace
Ths
Will Th Adams
Wallace
Dred
Miso
Thayer
Selary
Loniza
Smith
Winte A Clark
Prentice
Del 1
Milas Amelia Jones
Wife
Byron Weight
Jessie Barns
Ma. Wrezhi
Wright
Travidgon
Stickleys
George
Stickies
Almatra
Johnson County
Stickleya
Richard George
Kingsley
Dora Tucker
Haynes
Hayner
Cheia
Beurgis, Sagen & Note
Ton Per Anders
Bat Ayia
Bord
Leo Norrin
B A. Boyder
Echool
Justice Court
Ohne
T He
Powers Holmenway
Snyder
Ct. Miller
F. F Knapp
Hila
Phifileo Overman
Frankie McMullen
Jack Carey
Cellar Falls
Jennie C. Carter
Oder Fella
Des Moines
Jesuis May Rownd
Babtock
Anns McQuaid
J. B. Young
Ella Morris
Lula Simpson
Simpson
Asotin
Blanche Byers
East Waterloo
Miany Statnch
Charlie Babai
Sei
Dom
Tedder
Hida Wilson
Shullenberger
Elliott
Liscombe
John Blim
Pear, Dewar
Ouika’meers
Garnum & Bailey
J. L. Bennett
Watertown
Ill
Leavitt
Johnson
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