Tragic McWilliams burial marks town’s historicلان scene
In Littleton the mother Mary McWilliams and her six children were buried together in a single grave as a crowd gathered from miles around. Neighbors and officials spoke of the tragedy and urged lawful action while noting the husband’s refusal to attend. Local minister delivered prayers and the community reflected on causes and the victim’s family.
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Littleton
Bachata County
McWilliams
Independence
McWilliams Murder Case Advances With Grand Jury
Independence says the coroner's jury found William McWilliams responsible for the deaths of his wife and six children. A special grand jury was impaneled to inquire, with foreman J W Dllatt and members Ballon Maxson Rose Kirkner Mensney Miller. Trial is not expected this week, as jurors begin work and the district court pushes toward closure. McWilliams remains calm, unswayed by the charges.
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McWilliams Independence
McWilliams
McWillams
Independence
J. W. Dllatt
Foreman
W. C. Ballon
L. Maxson
J. Rose
J. H. Kirkner
W. P. Mensney
BL Miller
William McWilliams
Death of Thomas Harn at Fairbank
Thomas Harn a respected farmer from near Fairbank Dagsegdaway died. funeral held at Fairbank Catholic church. Former Lester township resident, long Iowa years, wide local acquaintance mourn his passing. Windstorm East of Raymond toppled Bronson windmill and tower. new fifty foot steel tower ordered. Amos Wood threshing 1000 bushels for Henry Morgan and others. cane seed yields 25-30 bushels per acre worth two cents a pound. Waterloo Mayors list notes terms since 1873. most remain alive. Independence robbery: furs worth $600 stolen from a frieral premises. jacket and collarette types identified.
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Dawar
Thomas Harn
Fairbank
Dagsegdaway
Harn
Lester Township
Iowa
Niles
Cedar Falls
Amos Wood
Henry Morgan
George Morgan
Wood
Quick Hitch Outfit For Firemen Considered
Fire Chief A. A. Dunham showed a pamphlet of combined boots and pants for eighty firemen to the fire committee of the council. The night display demonstrated a gear set that can be slipped on quickly. The committee debated purchasing an outfit for each fireman and the patrol driver, with the property to belong to the city and kept with the hose wagons and teams under the fire chief’s care.
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A. A. Dunham
Fire damages home. baby born to Linen Art residents
Fire tows Adjusted T H Bronson returned this morning from Laporte where he adjusted the loss for Josi an & dwelling insured in Town Mutual. The blaze caused by a defective fuse destroyed 86 dollars worth of household goods for Join McQuilkin and damaged the building owned by W B Mayen by 340 dollars. The fire occurred Friday. A baby girl was born this morning to Mr and Mrs D W Gindl who reside on Archer avenue in Linenart addition.
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T H. Bronson
Laporte
Josy An & Dwelling
Town Mutual Insurance Co
Join McQuilkin
W. B. Mayen
D. W. Gindl
Archer Avenue
Proud Poultry Show Planned by Waverly Association
The Waverly Poultry Fanciers Association announces a large Iowa show to run five days from December 5 in a grand hall, with Judge A. set to award prizes. Special prizes total 76 dollars along with national cups from the American Plymouth Rock Club and the National White Wyandotte Club, signaling strong breed competition and prestige for entrants. Entries close midnight December 24, with 35 association members all keen fanciers ready to compete.
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Waverly
Waverly Poultry Fanciers Association
Iowa
Houge
American Plymouth Rock Club
White Wyandotte Club
Tates
Speculation on Board of Trade Declared Not Gambling
In Des Moines Iowa court rules that a speculative contract with Ware & Leland of the Chicago board of trade is legal and binding if made in good faith for future wheat delivery. W Heiss refused margins of 1050 dollars after buying wheat in September amid volatile markets.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Board of Trade
Twa
Dallas County
Noark
Applegate
Evaning
W. Heiss
Parry
Ware & Leland
Chicago Board of Trade
Heiss
Datiwarint
Heles
Wife Seeks Divorce After Alleged Razor Threats
Mary Fox filed for divorce from Dear Fox alleging inhuman treatment and a violent razor threat. She states they married in Creston on February 27, 1904 and separated on April 2, 1904, with residence in Iowa, Creston, Des Moines, and Waterloo since, asking for absolute separation and relief.
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Mary
Fox
Allornsys
Edwards& Longley
Portia
Willeh
Iowa
Creston
Des Moines
Waterloo
Greston
Town
Have Joined the Colony in Waterloo from Webster City
Over two hundred residents of Webster City have settled in Waterloo forming a growing colony. The latest arrivals are Mr. and Mrs. Jeane Bilge who secured land near Waterloo and moved there to make it their future home. Waterloo welcomes them noting that many valued Webster City residents become active contributors to Waterloo commerce and society.
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Webster City
Waterloo
Jeane Bilge
Chicago
Cole
Waterloo shoe factory to begin electric operation soon
Cole-Davis Co plans December 1 activation of 300 machines in Waterloo to churn out 3000 pairs daily. The move from Chicago brings 300 local workers and aims to train a skilled workforce in a modern four story plant with each floor dedicated to specific steps of shoe production.
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Cole-Davis Co
Cole
Cols
Federal job openings in fireman watchman and janitor
Postmaster Sindlinger announced a civil service exam for spots as fireman watchman and janitor for the new federal building. Applications must be on file at the post office in St Paul by 4 30 p m December 13. Ages 21 to 60, fitness and experience required. Salaries: 600 annually for fireman watchman and 460 for janitor. Dr A B Osborn resigns from Laporte to join Waterloo Loan and Trust Company investment department and relocate next spring. Roy Dinzy of Iowa Dairy Separator Co injured his forefinger in a lathe accident yesterday with a painful wound likely to take days to heal.
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Sindlinger
Civil Service
Federal
St. Paul, Minn
A. B. Osborn
Laporte
Waterloo, Loan and Trust Company
Roy
Dinzy
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Monthly Milk Tests Show Nine Quit Since Last Report
The report covers tests from October and November 1905 for Waterloo milk and cream from 21 dealers. Milk tests ranged 3.6 to 4.4, cream 18 to 22. Nine dealers left the business as cold weather reduced total to 21. Sindlinger Sanitary Dairy Co. runs three wagons and a store. Ed Koepke sold his milk business stake and retired. sale handled by H. B. Cropper trustee of the Inman company. Tank Casebeer took Inn management. new owners plan stable service and steady patronage.
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Theo, Peek
Waterloo
Elnea
Sindlinger Sanitary Dairy Co
Ed. Koepke
H. B. Cropper
Inman Company
Jook
Tank Casebeer
Inn End Hue
Businand
Johnston Company Takes Over Sycamore Street Eatery
R W Johnston & Co managers of the Logan house completed a transfer late Tuesday afternoon to acquire theonic Tun, an Inman Restaurant Company outlet in the Globe hotel brick on Sycamore street. The change surprised locals as the well known hotel firm assumes control with B B Walker installed as manager for the Inn this morning.
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R. W. Johnston & Co
Logan House
Inman Restaurant Company
Globe Hotel
Syca More Street
B. B. Walker
Fourteen Seek Pardons in Iowa Prisoner List
Des Moines reports fourteen inmates from Iowa penitentiaries will ask the state legislature for pardons this winter. The filing period closed Saturday. Three are under death sentence and hope to receive clemency to imprisonment. Named applicants include Charles Rocker Lyon County Louis Busse Bremer County Joseph Smith Monroe County. Also listed are Frink Nate Ratnabarger Harding Clinton Thomas Watson Mills Des Moines Des Moines county Orman McPherson Louisa Lee Joseph Smith Monrose Polk John Oster Winnesbeck Louis Busse Bremer Henry Smith Polk Charley Rocker Lyon. Creditor meeting for Waterlide Restaurant company set for December 6 at Hoxte Brunn office.
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Des Moines
Inmatte
Iowa
Ifa
Charles Racker
Lyon County
Louis Busses
Bremer County
Joseph ©. Smith
Monroe County
Frink
Nate Ratnabarger
Hardin County
J. B. Taylor
Clinton County
Thomas W. Watson
Milla County
A. D. Storma
Jeounty
Orman McPherson
Loulass County
William Toole
Sac County
lAlonzo Robbing
Lee County
Joseph Ja. Smith
Monrose County
George Weems
Polk County
John H. Oster
Winnesbfek County
Loula Busse
Henry Smith
Charley Rocker
Lyon Counts
Using Mer Talents and Doctor Yor Wife
The brief exchange shows a patient and doctor banter about current work. It references a wife once involved as aryer and asks what she does now, framing a light, comic newsroom exchange from the New York World.
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Aryer
New York World
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J. M. Groat
J. W. Krapfel
P. J. Martin
J. BR. Rector
Matt. Parrott
S.J. Hoot
Bie Mayora
Catwell
Waverly Association
National Association OF Two Breeds
Iawa
Ig Legal and
Sinding
Drew
Mrs
Jesse Bige
National Biscuit Company
Graham
Alaruét Company
BIG Shoe Factory IN Motion
Cole-Davis ‘Co
Daily Reporter
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Theo
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Dean
Chan
W. Dean
Hoover
W. Beardsley
Pate Dellegardelle
Geo, Ackerman
O. A. Manning
M. Case
Resere
C. Bronson
Teres
W. Winn
Lansing
J. Brainard
F. Gd. Koepke
H. Becklay
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G. Sage
B. Steege
HJ. Smith
W.H. Wright
Sycamore Street
Wa‘terlde Fieataurant Company
Hoxte & Brunn
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