Percy Plank Drowned Skating On Wapsie River Ice
Percy Plank aged 10 son of Joan Wank of the Pahner Hubbard Co. drowned Thursday morning when ice on the Wapsie River gave way near the Timels Central bridge. A large crew recovered the body about twenty minutes later. The family moved to Independence from Winthrop two years ago and planned to relocate to CannA next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Percy Plank
Joan Wank
Pahner-Hubbard Co
Timels Central Bridge
Ammen
Winthrop
Canna
Pioneer Henry Anson Dies In Marshalltown Pneumonia
Marshalltown mourns Hon. Henry Anson founder of the city and father of Captain Ada Anson the famed baseball player. He died Thursday evening at 5 o'clock of pneumonia after aiding the town since 1851. Born in New York in 1825 he built the first mill in the county and owned key city sites. He leaves two other sons Sturges and Melville along with Captain Ada Anson at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshallown
Henry Anson
Marshalltown
Ada Anson
Anson Inia
Chicaro
Educators in Session at Logan House Convention
North ern Iowa city superintendents gather in Logan house parlors this afternoon to discuss pressing educational matters. Notable attendees include L. B. Moffit Oclweth C. A. Kent Charles City HH. E. Blackmeier Iowa Falls W. K. Kramer Waverly Fred. Mahannah Traey W. J. Bender Cedar Falls L. H. Minette Laporte Co. L. Woodfield New Hampton Edwin Dukes Independence A. W. Cavanaugh Eldora A. T. Hakill Prof. Savage Waterlooo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Logan House
L. B. Moffit
Oclweth
C. A. Kent
Charles City
Eighteen Clergy Issue Record Number of Licenses
On Thanksgiving Wednesday the clergy and his deputy issued a record nine licenses for marriages. For the month thirty four licenses were issued. Names and ages of several couples from Dunkerton Cedar Falls Waterloo Jesup and other towns are listed. Due to junior class trips, the state will take days off to Independence for a visit and an indoor program plus an inspection will follow with a basketball game against Independence in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay A. Smith
Dunkerton
Hedson
Fannie Geigle
Waterloo
Glen Berliner
Hanhob Miller
Freeport
Edwin D. Mickley
Delores Hammond
Bn. Neved
Ube
Pledges Reach Half of 1000 For Associated Charities
Traveling men push the Associated Charities drive as papers circulate for ten days. Capt Tripp reports clothing enough to fill a large room and seeks a store to store supplies. Subscriptions are rising rapidly with five hundred dollars already pledged of the thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petus
Associated Charities
Baliveriye
Capt
Tripp
Cath
Grace M E Church Society Feeds 180 Plus Needy in Thanksgiving
Grace M E Church Society distributed twenty eight baskets weighing about thirty pounds each, containing chicken vegetables fruits and canned goods to feed over 150 people. Clothing accompanied the provisions while volunteers assisted in delivery to homes including a grateful elderly woman who cried upon receiving aid. Local students and schools contributed vegetables and clothing for the Associated Dignities and Salvation Army distributions ahead of Christmas relief efforts.
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Anly
Mercy Department of
Grace Thured
West Waterloo
Tripp
Salvaton Army
East Side
School L. B. Schmidt Gains Popularity at Highland Park College
Professor L B Schmidt formerly with Webster City schools and son in law of Mrs C S Wilson now teaches Latin and German at Highland Park College Des Moines. Exponent praises his popularity among students and teachers, noting his wife has secured a permanent place there. Reinbeck Courier reports Herman Miller to become underwriting manager of a new Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Co in Waterloo, a move welcomed by local business leaders. Mrs HL Laboenter of Ellis, Illinois and her daughter visit Jobowleh on Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Schmidt
Webster City
C. S. Wilson
Western Avenue
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Exponent
Reinbeck Courier
Reinbeck
Herman Miller
Waterloo
Miler
Iowa Manufacturers’ Insurance Company
Mier
Stoelholders
Severing
Orete
Man's clothing torn from body at shoe factory accident
Engineer Levert Taylor, employed by Smith Lichty Hullman Co, was injured at Cole Davis Co shoe factory while adjusting shafting on Friday opening day. His clothing was torn from his body by a set screw, causing fractures to left arm and leg plus other bruises. He was conveyed home for treatment and is expected to be incapacitated for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levert ‘Taylor
Cole-Davis Co
Jes
Taylor
Smith, Lienty & Witmer Co
Cule-Davis Co
Odd Fellows
Cole
Ma Cole
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Caylor
Bridge Builder Knapp weak with typhoid fever in Waverly
In Waverly and vicinity the Independent reports Henry Knapp battles typhoid fever with doctors noting the critical period may have passed. Fred Sichert, a corn picker, to improve farm work, husked three bushels in five hours at Burbank Bros. near town, claiming it a strong record and inviting a photo challenge. The first corn picker delivered to Bremer County in Win. Buls’ field demonstrated its speed and efficiency, promising to ease labor. official pension increases for Holtman, Miller, and Spears detailed with new monthly amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Knapp
Democrat
Fred Sichert
Burbank Bros
Fred
Bremer County
Win
Bull
Douglas Township
Coddington& Laird
Goodine
Buls
Jail Release After Midnight disturbance in Banly
After midnight on Wednesday a disturbance occurred with no complaints filed by residents or by telephone. Officers faced up to fifty calls daily, but yesterday people stayed to themselves. Ben Daymour, the only inmate, was granted corridor freedom. Daymour faces issues with a so called testing stick and seeks independence from another’s influence. He appeared before Banly’s commissioners that afternoon. Relatives could not be located despite officer efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersod
Ben
Daymour
Earth block done may occupy old brick building in north end
The North End awaits possible occupancy as construction wraps on a brick building project named Earth Block Done with crews optimistic about opening within ten days. Local officials urged caution and noted safety inspections are pending before occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
New Weck Building Leased Rooms Near Saxon Street
Ed Westhoff will move his saloon into a corner room of the new red brick Weck building at Saxon and Gast Fourth streets, with other store rooms and a large hall leased to lodges. Contractor Bentroth completed a $10,000 job. Kurth owns and serves as alderman. Remaining spaces await leases as carpentry completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxon and
Gast Fourth Streets
William Kurth
Mr. Kurth
East Mourth Street
Saxon Street
Bentroth
Kurth
Illinois Central
Ed Westhoff
Order of Railway Conductors
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Kimball Co Incorporation Formed By Admin Kimball
Mrs M Harriett Kimball as administratrix filed articles for the Fred L Kimball Co with capital of 50000 in shares of 190 each. Officers named include Kimball president Moody vice president Shoemaker secretary treasurer. Directors to be two to four, first meeting set for the second Tuesday in January 190%, with present officers as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Harriett Kimball
Frederick L. Kimball
Fred. L. Kimball Co
W. J. Moody
EH. R. Shoemaker
Bridge Street
Creamery Journal
Egg Reporter
Kimball Dairy Farmer
Atherton-Pickin Wedding at Atherton Home
Atherton-Pickin Osear J Pickin and Miss Amelia E Atherton wed Thursday at 529 Independence Ave home of the Athertons. Rev H G Beeman of Walnut Street Baptist officiated. A small intimate ceremony followed by a wedding feast and welcomes from friends. Mgr Pickin works as a pressman for Times-Triune. Sheriff Caldwell provided Thanksgiving chicken at county jail. five prisoners currently confined for minor offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osear J. Pickin
Amelia E. Atherton
A. A. Atherton
Independence Avenue
H. G. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist
Mgr. Pickin
The
Times-Triune
J. D. Caldwell
Plans mature for Chautauqua in Waterloo with new auditorium
The Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute of 1906 outlined plans to consolidate three educational influences and build a new 6000 seat amphitheatre at Cedar River Park. Stock offerings and fund-raising were authorized to finance the effort, including a hired financial secretary and manager to devote full time. The trio includes Chautauqua, Bible institute, and school of evangelism, aiming to attract thousands and broaden public opinion along Christian lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
CIE
Mansfer
Jiny Meerin
Chautauqua and Bille Institute
Winona
Indiana
Mads
School of Evangelism
Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Chautaugia, Bible Institute
Bible Institute
Chautauqua Assembly
Matt Ty
Cedar River Park
Smphitheatre
Chautauqua Manager Selected and City Pastor to Resign
Rev Charles Seccombe will resign as pastor to accept the role of secretary and manager of Waterlas Chautauqua Bible institute and school of evangelism, a board of directors offer. The board accepted, noting wider opportunities to influence public opinion and outreach. Wedding news and local visits follow as Raymond community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seccombe Verame
Consolidated Institution
Shas. Beccombe
Chautauqua
Charles Seccombe
Congregational Church
Anoncelas
Waterlas Chautauqua, Bible Institute
School of Evangelism
Association
Seccombe
Trnstees
Publc
Benson Visit Aide and Regional Social News
Benson Nov 28 Frank Batchelier of Gebeyedan is here for a two week visit with his sister Mrs. Henry Morgan. Mrs B Bush and daughter Stells visited Mrs H R Brown at Cedar Falls Thursday. Will Morgan was here on business last week. Mr and Mrs Jacob Boehmler returned from a visit with relatives at Frederika. Mrs Wesley Saltsgiver spent Tuesday with relatives at Cedar Falls. Minnie and Viela Bush returned from Clarksville where they visited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bugle
George
Joseph
H. J. Starkey
Walter Hewett
Vernon Seewlele
Harelay
Clayton Phillips
Mt Vernon
Florence Luated
Clarksville
Tesely
IC. E
Waterloo
Henry Hickelberg
Hebel
Brengman
Zeigler
Marble
M. Ey
D. Marble
John Goulton
Ray Holly
Myrtle Calton
Belle Smith
Dunkerton
Frank Batchelier
Gebeyedan
Henry Morgan
B. Bush
Daughter Stells
H. R. Brown
Cedar Falls
Will Morgan
Jacob Boehmler
Frederika
Wesley Saltsgiver
Minnie
Viela Bush
FAIRBANKS NOV. 30 OBITUARIES AND BARN FIRE REPORT
In Fairbank on November 30 Jewish Sheenwho a Waterlon business caller and Daniel Cunningham of Waterlon attended the Thomas Hary funeral in Treslay. Dr E Molloy spent Sunday in Sunber. G W Roberts visits Milas Bess Hodges at Waverly. Barney Kliman and wife of Delwein spent time with Lewis Englert and wife WW. George GC Kyat Joseph and William Downay in Delwein on business. Mc Williams family funeral at Littleton Burnlay. A Porter farm near alil Grove barn fire Sunday with three horses burned two owned by Eben Newton the renter and one owned by William Hockins a visiting resident. No insurance on the Newton team. Little children injured by fire fears linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewis
Delwein
M. J. Collins
J. BE
Shannon
Tohn W. Wolgamot
Mc Williams
Littleton Burnlay
Porter Farm
Alil Grove
Eben Newton
William Hockins
Rural residents mourn Thomas Harn dies at 62
Thomas Harn aged 62 died at home after illness. A regular army veteran and longtime resident, he carried mail on route 5 for three years. Survived by wife and children Nora Nellie Thomas Timothy Joseph. Funeral held at Immaculate Conception Church with G A R attendance. Remains sent to Aplington for burial.
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Harn
Patterson
Thomas Harn
Catholi Church
Anightera
Nora
Nellie
Song
Thomas
Timothy
Joseph
Reaper
Immaculate Conception
Donahue
Remalus
Aplington
Waterloo Elks Progress on New Three Story Building
Waterloo Lodge No 290 B P O Elks anticipates completion of its new three story home on Sycamore Street. A circular letter invites members to follow progress as workmen set partitions, lay floors, install plaster, and plumbers and electricians wire the building and pace the heating apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Lodge
B. P. O. Elia
Syca More Street
Morkmen
Furnishings Contract For Lodge And Club Rooms
The committee has placed a contract for lodge and club room furnishings. Made by Nauman factory in oak with a wax finish, the Mission style pieces are sturdy and attractive. The lodge room will feature fifteen richly upholstered leather settees with cushioned backs and bottoms, with officers stations and chairs in harmonious design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Nauman
Knights of Columbie to Install Officers at Waterloo
Independence notes say a large Knights of Columbus meeting will occur Sunday in Waterloo with installation of officers. Local Knights will attend. Also Liberty township taxpayers sue to abate a 34 percent tax for railroad aid, with County Treasurer Roberts waiving time on notice for upcoming term. Miss Mane Gaffney wed George J. Roy at St John’s Cedar Rapids ceremony led by Father O’Dowd. reception at bride’s home and couple to reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nour
Mane Gaffney
Thomas Gaffney
George J. Roy
Cedar Rapids
St. John’s Catholi Church
Father O'Dowd
Mendelssohn
Marth
Frances Comfort
Tharbride
Sign by Dee 13 and Waiver for East Waterloo Phast Payment
Property owners abutting the am phast payment in East Waterloo Haya must sign the waiver attached to paying certificates by December 12. Signing secures the option to pay in seven installments, while preserving the right to pay the full amount anytime. Waivers available at City Clerk Thompson's office on the second floor of City Hall before December 13, 1808. Work begins on the Henry Grout building basement at Fifth and Commercial streets. a 60 by 60 foot ground plan, two stories now with future expansion capacity. The Elka task force erects the building prior to Mr Reed's proposal. Mrs Dan Killen, wife of Brake Nan Killian, recovering after hospital operation, is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Waterloo
Thompson
Te City Hall
Henry Grout
Fityh
Whieti Wan
Commercial Street
Dragont
Elka
Reed
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CE Bound River
Independence Boy
Wapsie River
A. C. Anson
Northern
Feogle
Grace M. E. Church Society
Highland College
HL Laboenter
Eison
I Jobowleh
Levert Taylor
Smith, Lichty & Hullman Co
Waverly and Vicinity
7K Sulson & Say
Mcrease
Jaen Holtman
Mackhawk County
Apel
Edward G. Miller
Charles G. Spears
Ido
Ed. Westhof
F.L. Kimball Estate
Atherton-Pickin
Board OF Directors
Rev. Seccombe
Rev. Séccombe
Takege
Tims
T. Cowin
Presi‘dent
O.‘H. Seccombe
O. J. Fullerton
J. D. Haston
R. Vaughan
Raymond
Bes
Erode
Benson
Fairbank
Mra
Nicholais
Wruporia
Kanaas
Muller
Lester Township
McCue
Wiliam
Bates of
Independence News
Dee
Dan Killen
Brake Nan Killian
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