Local note updates and social notices from Waterloo city
Warren County society column lists pneumonia illness of Earl Kern at 410 Edwards Street. Various visitors travel to Cedar Rapids for Ben Hur orders and relatives return from Canada. A marriage license issued to A E Russell and Sabra Graham near Waterloo. Community events include court meetings, church services and personal visits across Waterloo, Bristow, Monticello, and Eagle Township with numerous travels and family news.
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Earl Kern
Edwards Strest
Na Utter
Cedar Rapids
A E. Russell
Sabra Graham
Waterloo
Lewis Leckington
Chag
Teckington
Canada
Mary Teerer
Monticelio
Firs, Halink
Jefferson Street
Israel Scrogey
Washington Street
B. EB. MacLean
la Greane
Shelton
Qeen Clark
Laporte
Hoh
W. C. Gnrilys
New |Aetford
Court of Honor
Ofj
Joe Jungkung
Missina Jones
Lloyd Jones
Bristow
Gene Jones
Wellington Street
Allie Meggey
Slade
Gonger Street
Mornig
Eagle Township
Schant
Hanley
Edward White
Freeport
John H. Ruey
Lafayette Street
Upper
Lafayette
Oak Avenue
Kidney Pills Ad Claims Backache Cure in 19th Century Notice
An advertisement touts Dent’s Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney issues. It cites Cedar Falls residents Mrs. F C Case and Mr. Gagel, praising relief and urging readers to visit local druggists for purchase at 50 cents. Buffalo, New York is listed as a sole agent for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Case
Case
Seventh
Cedar Fats
Aly
Noan
Gagel
Dayn
Mort Benefeial
Nice
Waterloo
Wangler Dros
Local builders plan new concrete block shop on Washington street
In Waterloo a contractor Charles Campbell plans a one story concrete block shop 10 by 44 feet near the Fifth Street bridge to serve as a horse repair and staging area. New students Troyer Bagley Welter Platt Flaherty My ers Schneider and Strayer register at the business college. Westfield residents organize a volunteer fire brigade after a Sunday evening blaze threatens hay stacks near Mea home. A Water loo party led by A D LaTier returns from Warren Illinois after learning of a rich black diamond strike in the Platterfile mine district. The shaft has reached the vein. investors believe a valuable ore body has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Millers
Washington’ Street
Lefe
Ent
Tom Chas
Camipbell
Fifth Street
Tra Troyer
Bagley
Wisconsin
Au- Jan
Welter Platt
Ovdar Pails
Thomas Flaherty
Lavorte
Myrtle Swanger
Mechanicsville
Marie Myfers
Herman Schneider
Waterloo
Ralph Strayer
Nedson
Business College
Praine
Westfield
A. D. LaTier
Warren
Ilinois
Black Dick
LaTier
Platterfile
Jack
Four East Side High students readmitted after school board trial
Four boys expelled last month for malicious mischief at East Side High were allowed to resume studies after gaining consent from the school board. They admitted breaking into the building, littering the assembly, and leaving cheese under radiators. They pled for leniency, promising to follow regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side High School
Neys
Odht
Sehool
Orange and Black News
Cfarts
Ed. Deerster
Arthur Fowler
Orange and Black
East Side
Washington, D.C
Matt, Pargott & Sons
Cannot Recover Claim in Bankruptcy Suit Sequel
The case Mavtly trustee vs. James Porter and the State chair of Reinbeck, heard before Judge Pinte in Grondy county, will decide when court convenes. It is understood the court will find in favor of the defendant, holding the action of paying the preferred claim in bankruptcy legal. The case follows the firm failure in the creamery business, with creditors seeking recovery under bankruptcy law. The plaintiff sought to have the preferred claim paid and returned to trustee to aid creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavtly
Tgr
Lehretner & Merrichk
James Porter
Reinbeck
Pinte
Grondy Couney
Bankeruptcy
Speed Used In Track Laying Across Jefferson Street
A Chicago Great Western task force works today laying another track across Jefferson Street to aid coal shed users. A large tree fell last night, injuring two workers who started early this morning. The dispute with nearby residents over the project prompts possible legal action if an injunction is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Jefferson Street
Wages Boost and Busy Plant Ring In Christmas Aid
The Iowa Dairy Separator company adopts a premium wage plan to reward extra output, while a modern telephone system enhances factory operations. In Linn District Court, Hammett v Illinois Central ends with a defendant verdict, amid local coverage of Chismore’s conviction and Salvation Army Christmas dinner drives led by Capt. Tripp appealing for funds and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Iowa
Cental Office
Tripp
Salvation Army
Rause
Citizers
Blackhawk Nation suits seek promissory note recovery
Blackhawk Nation Bank sues George Schoenhair over a 2000 note from July 2, 1904 with 400 paid and 1982.85 credited May 3, 1905 leaving 576.91 due. Separate suit against Yr. B, EL Washburn and Waterloo Respiratory for 100 note of August 30, 1905 with 50 paid November 10, 1905 leaving 40 due. Also notes catarrh cure ad and local item about Waterloo ladies Lena McAloon and Cecil Dougherty moving to Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
National Batk
George Schoenhair
Craim
Blackhawk Nation Bane
Yr. B
EL Washburn
Waterloo Respir. Forum Company
Mason City Globe Graette
Waterloo
Lena McAloon
Cecil. Daugherty
Dougherty
Minneapolis
Miga McAloon
Holiday fares to multiple states announced by railroad
Holiday rates via Chicago Great Western Tailway offer a single fare plus one third for round trips to Arkansas Colorado Witness Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana North Dakota Northern Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Wisconsin and Wyoming. Tickets on December 28 24 25 30 and January 1996 final return by January 1. For information contact A A El Hum ticket agent Eat Waterloo IA.
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Chicago
Great Western Tailway
Arkansas
Colorado
Witness
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
North Dakota
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wikconsia
Wyoming
el Hum
Eat
Waterloo
Students and Teachers Rates Arrangements Announced
A notice from Marmner division passenger agent Cedar Rapids Iowa outlines revised rates for students and teachers traveling to points north, east and west. Contact nearest ticket agent or write for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmner
Prosenger
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Egan's Eagle Eye Signals Burlington Franchise Move
Egan signs most of Keokuk infield and pitching star for Burlington baseball team. Mr Bean new owner to act as playing manager, aim is a faster club than last season's Towne league entry. Egan plans a flying visit to Burlington to discuss coming season with local fans and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champiche
Burlington
Egan
Keokuklaut
Andlysk
Lampman Children Placed With Iowa Home Finding Society
Judge Clifford P. Smith presided in Mason City court as the Lampman children were ordered into the care of the Iowa Children's Home Finding Society. Jessie Lampman is enjoined from interfering. Witnesses included Supervisor H. D. White and Rev. G. A. Hess. Costs charged to Floyd sanaty. Children named Leona May Dewey Ruth Estella Stephen Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Home Finding Society
Charles City Daily Press
Clifford P. Smith
Gordon GL. Elliott
Mason City
Lampman
H. D. White
Rev. G. A, Hess
Sheree T, D
Smith
Iowa
Jessie Lampmian
Floyd Sanaty
Leona May
Hides and Furs Market Report from Waterloo Iowa
Fthlea market remains strong with high prices for hides and furs. Green hides, country slaughter, and No 1 and No 2 fur values show firmness amid a favorable season. W R French, 521 Lafayette Street, Waterloo Iowa, notes top market values across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. French
Lafayette
Waterloo
Iowa
Died of heart failure after sudden collapse at home
John Q. Wills, three miles northeast of the city, died suddenly of heart failure at his home Saturday after dinner. His wife and he were preparing to drive to Waterloo when he returned inside. A physician from Waterloo declared him dead. He was born March 20, 1864 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and had resided in Blackhawk county for nine years. He leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral was held at the Brethren church at 2:00 p.m. Rev. S. N. Teeter conducted the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Wills
City
Mr. Wills
Thomas Fay
Willa
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Roel Rapids
Inna
Blackhawhk County
Wallace
Thomas
Grant
Joan Franklin
Alta
Blanche
Wille
Brethren Church
N. Teeter
Brandon Shredders at Work and Local News
Brandon area notes report shredders at work for Theodore Peek Seg Mr and Marg W A Albert visited friends at Vista Jast revival services led by Rev. Metcalf at M and church many townsfolk went to Independence Friday for McWill ames sentencing a portable saw mill operates near Brandon D A McLeish and W H Gooke in the area farm renters selling off to move to Dakota in spring O P Albert and Mr Payne observed here Friday William Wills recovering after losing his hand Lewis Hovey of Jesup visiting his brother Dr Buckmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Peek
W. A. Albert
Vista Jast
Metcalf
Independence
McWil Lame
Brandon
D. A. McLeish
W. Hf. Gooke
Dakota
P. Albert
Mr. Payne
Wim. Wills
Lowis Hovey
Jesup
Buckmaster
Four youths fall through ice on pond outing
A Sunday school class from Christ Episcopal Church lost four members when the pond ice broke during an afternoon skating trip led by their teacher. The water was shallow yet the group escaped with only wet feet as others warned of unsafe ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowe
Robert Lichty
Walter Coram
Courtland Hussey
Lloyd Hostetler
Leon Wise
Christ Episcopal Church
Cedar River
Triving Grab schled Dead in New York Truck Incident
News from Waterloo reports the accidental death of six year old Trving Grab schled, son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Grabschied of New York City. He was run over December 2 by a heavily loaded two horse truck while playing near 172 West One Hundred Twenty third street. Driver Thomas Totnd allegedly whipped his horses to escape. Witness Mor- r ing Weisskopfs chased him and had the driver arrested. The Grabschied family, known in New York and Webster City, faced shock and mourning as the boy died shortly after at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Trving Grabschled
Ant
Nathan Grabschled
New York City
West One Hundred
Twenty-third Street
Thomas
Cstune
Morrig Weisskolps
T. Lebewich
Sam Frank
Grabschied
Webster City
East Bee
Louis
New York
Excursion Rates to Chicago Twin Cities Announced
Rock Island offers round trip tickets to Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis for one fare plus two dollars. Tickets valid five days from sale and may be extended ten days on certain conditions. Inquiries to C McGlasson, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
C.&. McGlasson
One Fare Round Trip Via Chicago Great Western Railway
Round trip fare to many points north as far as New Hampshire and Britain east to Algeria and south to Green Mountain with tickets on sale Saturdays and Sundays through December 17 1908. Goods returned the following Monday. Low rates to other points on sale Fridays. For more information contact A E Ham agent 12 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great
New Hampton
Briton
Alrgeral
Green Mountain
A. E. Ham
Monster locomotive 1027 debuts on passenger train No 6
Engine 1027, billed as the largest ever built, made its first passenger trip on train No 6 at 9 45 behind Engineer Burhyte and Fireman Jenni. It will run between Waterloo and Freeport after two freight runs to break it in. The locomotive impressed with its performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burhyte
Jenni
Waterloo
Freeport
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