Ray Mason Won't Come to Waterloo Kidnapping Mystery Deepens
The town learns of Ray Mason a missing boy once located near Granville North Dakota. Police pursue the case as relatives seek truth about his kidnapping and a possible impersonation. A letter from Granville and a district court action are noted while authorities attempt to resolve who is really Ray Mason and why he won’t return to Waterloo.
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Raya
Hem
Minot
North Dakota
George Hook
Guity
le Roy
Granville
Stella Elle
Ray Mar
Maney
WateHoo
Sam
Swayne
Granylile
Moloney
Coulnty
Waterloo
Granvil 7
Ray Mascon
Ucket
Quarantine Sign Regulation Changes by State Board
A state board of health notice announces a uniform quarantine sign for all diseases with identical color and wording except the disease name. Authorities previously used roventent cloth signs, now replaced to comply with law, under penalty provided by law, signed by Rector Mayor.
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Rector
State Board of Health
Rugged honesty prize in Missouri tale of lost pocket book
An American traveler between Kansas City and St. Louis lost a pocket book containing several thousand dollars in notes and papers. Jim Davis of Palmyra, Missouri found and returned it to the conductor, earning a ward. Davis, living in Missouri, sent thanks but stated pride in his long time beliefs. The article also covers local sales with good prices, a fire at 315 Randolph Street, Brazil nuts novelty, and Ezra Phelps funeral notice in Seattle.
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Waterloo
Missouri
Kansag
City
St. Louis
Jim ‘Davis
Palmyra
Bim
Valé
Darie
Bini
Wea- Davis
McGull
Geo, McGuire
Thehwest
Thaco Bunch
McGuire
H.'D
Farrell
West Second Street
Wife Beater Jailed After Fight With Officer
Serafin Deitack and William Leute were arrested Tuesday after confrontations with police. Deitack, a German immigrant, resisted officers and was jailed for five days. Leuthe was fined 18 dollars or 42 days in jail after a judge ordered detention.
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Serafin Deitack Balieves
Bolles
Serafin
Garman
van Metre
Bicycle Stolen From Outside East Library
Alford Johnson, a carrier boy for the Reporter, had his bicycle stolen from in front of the east side library Monday afternoon. He briefly went inside, leaving the bike near the curb, and on his return it had vanished. The incident was reported to Wangler Bros, drug store, for assistance.
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Alford Johnson
Mibrary
Wangler Brox
Stolen valuables and room scam by visiting youths
Mrs Miller’s East Washington Street home was burgled after three young men posing as arts-house representatives rented a room. A gold Azteca watch engraved Clara 1892, a rug with a fine stone, a purse and bracelet were taken, and a comparable theft occurred the day before at a Franklin Street home. The trio, each with lodge emblems, claimed fraternal affiliations and none carried baggage. Police investigate as they may target more Waterloo homes.
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C. J. Miller
Washington Street
Toyesda
Jedy's
Tls
Waterloo
Milter
Clara
Sullivan
Miller
Looki Mdunis
Mikey
Ito
Local Notes and Worldviews from Barclay and Nearby
An 1880s Barclay section records farm activity and travel, including John and Mrs Schmitt’s plans to buy land in Texas, farm chores like dehorning cattle, and new milk routes for a local dairy. It mentions family visits, a barn remodel, a near-miss with a colt, and a death in the Way sle. It also reflects on finance panic commentary and a forthcoming edition on banking causation and effects.
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Schmitt
John
Texas
Chicago
Detroit
Ezra Megara
Jensie Schmitt
A. Ormen
John A. Campbell
Joh I. Lanigan
Fred Bunkerton
John Rigse
Matt. Ortner
Mary
Fairbanks
Dewar
Jotte P' Eat
van Norden
Heinze—Marie-Thomas
Banks
Grandma Willard
Barclay
Fred
John Duty
Mont
Railroads Sued Over Ten Day Transport of Colts
A lawsuit filed in Waterloo claims the Chicago Western and Wabash railroads negligently transported two colts from Columbia Missouri to Waterloo. The owner W B Graham alleges the animals were crowded into an unsuitable car, injured by car sides and shifted transfers, taking ten days to reach Waterloo. Damages sought amount to 500 with interest from November 2 1905. Additional actions include promissory note cases against Cangaden Manufacturing and others.
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W. B Graham
Chicago
Wabath
Columbia
Waterloo
Graham
Wabash
Great Western
Wateriow
Ot Columbia
Hhrough
Wes
Phe Cangaden Manufacturing Company
Andrew G. Janatad
John
Local notes from Cedar Falls and area on events
Rainy fall marks the season as George Jepson and family visit Cedar Falls. Mrs Strayer visits Waterloo and Hudson, while a mission meeting and a Christmas program prep unfold. Mozart Concert Company set for Saturday. local meat market changes hands with Matt Jepperson buying it. Woodmen lodge reports four new initiates. state deputy Mr Cross drives recruitment. Freduville ladies aid plans a December 12 event. Administrators appointed for estates of Gilleas Weyand Clausen Edgerton Chatfield and Ross. probate filings noted for Rickert and others.
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Tig
George Jepson
Gedar Falls
Mozart Concert Company
Humber
Matt Jepperson
Wobnaton Bros
Ita Menting
Mr. Cross
Freduvilte
Dike
Rose G. Gilleas
J. Z. Sullivan
Michael Gilleas
California
Mary A. Rickert
East Fifth and
Walnut Gtrest
Wiliam E. Shaulig
Samuel Weyand
Cedar Falla
C. N. Clausen
Jayse Clausen
Anna P. Edgerton
George Chatfield
F. H. Cutler
Jane Ross
Cedar Falls
Infant Dies at Blessing in Waterloo Near Hayes Family
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes of Waterloo died Wednesday morning at Blessing at six months old after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Blessing.
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Thomas’ McBride
Wodmerday
John Hayes
Waterloo
Bleseitg
H O Douglass Bereaved Gloom After Prolonged Illness
H O Douglass, longtime Wayne County Iowa resident, died after a long illness. He and his wife settled on a farm in 1857 before moving to Montana. He leaves a widow and several children. funeral plans not finalized, likely at Promise City Iowa, where his wife and others are buried.
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Fife
Wayne County
Iowa
Douglass
Ace
Montana
Thayemaing
Promise City
Civic Orders Elect Annual Masonic Meeting
The annual Masonic Camp No. 6321 meeting elected officers including Venerably Counsel William n' Rober and Worthy Advocata A. A. Mittin. Installations are planned for the first January meeting. several officers and appointees were discussed amid retirements and thank-yous. Waterloo Judge No. 105 elected new officers J. Kelley and other posts to serve the year.
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M. W
CG. Bandfeld
Breyman
J. H. Smith
G. F. Ash
Gerylea
Fonra
William N’ Rober
Worthy Advocata
A. A. Mittin
J. D. Liftring
Eacort
A. D. Schlaberg
George Tempest
Kelley
J. W. Crapfet
G. J. Mack
Green McRae Pretty Wedding At Al'high Noon
A quiet wedding occurred today in Waterloo with Miss Susie Green daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Treen and Floyd McRae of Topeka Kans married by Rev H W Reherd at Plat Presbyterian church The event featured red and white decorations and a four course dinner attended by close family and friends The bride, popular in Waterloo, plans a prosperous future The groom, formerly of Waterloo, now runs a business in Topeka Kans The couple left for their new home this afternoon amid well wishes for a long happy life
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Susie Green
C.F. Treen
Walnut Street
Floyd McRae
Topeka
Kavans
Gramome
H.W. Reherd
Plat Presbyterian Church
Goughnour Moust Wedding At Goughnour Home
Milas Mary B Goughnour and Dr Maunt wed at noon yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Goughnour on Randolph Street The Brethren church minister A P Alough performed the ceremony A small intimate reception followed with a formal dinner The bride a Waterloo born accom plished lady has worked for Dr Fullerton two years The groom a physician from Abilene Kansas has long ties to Waterloo They will reside in the city Sunday before leaving for their Kansas home Guests presented wedding gifts and extended best wishes The bride endured years of illness and credits Dr Shall anberger of Chicago for a cure
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Anton Sale
Pa Sohmils
Telah
Wnt. Knipp
Fat Eagle Center
Nick
C. F. Wil
Doxey J
Wites
Washburn
Big Place
Doxey
Fornpalls
Mike Delagardell
Sam
Mike
Mike Webber
Eugene Marion
Viogsl Creamery
Helen
Waterloo
Oho
Evergreen
Wall Street
Rav
Beeman
Avar
Hiram Champlin
Milas Mary B. Goughjnour
W. S. Goughnour
Randolph Street
New
A. P. Alough
The
Brethren Church
Fullerton
Abilene
Kansag
India
Sdéme Ume
Somerset County
Penn
Collple
Kansas
New East Lafayette Sewer Delays Cause Ground Problems
Residents along the east side of Lafayette Street report sewage seeping into cellars as the new larger sewer line remains unfinished. Old connections break and ground sinks due to depth differences, with work halted at Fifth Street and remaining blocks unable to be completed until next spring due to frost. A plumber may mend severed pipes, but the new sewer cannot be used until warmer weather returns.
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Lafayette Street
Partavonna
Fifth Streat
Geveral Monthe
Monnthe Thinlnes
Hormes
Lafayatte Street
Elf
Rayon Keolian
Dick Burtner
Lifayake Street
Plaa
Martin Bros. Garment Store Burglary Report
Fort Dodge Messenger reports Martin Bros garment store on Central Avenue between Seventh and Eighth robbed Monday night. Thief entered by breaking front glass, stole 40 to 50 dollars from a clear box in the humidor and two or three checks. escape unseen as alarm not triggered. No further details on suspect or motive provided.
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Fort Dodge
Martin Brow
Lelgar
Martin Bros. Etgar
Igentral Avenue
Tibery
Captain Kulp Trial Over Obedience Of Orders
Des Moines reports Capt O W Kulp of Davenport unit of the National Guard faces court martial for allegedly disobeying Gov Cummins by not stopping a Melurland Herman prize fight at Davenport. Defence argues the event was sparring and lawful. adjutant general orders to halt Nght aimed at prize fighting only. Court of seven officers presided by Gen James Rush Lincoln weighs whether Kulp intended to violate orders.
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Des Moines
O. W. Kulp
Davenport
National Guard
Yeatenday
Kulp
Phurga
Cummins
Kuip
Berkelebe
Davaport
Uy the Governor and Adjt
Thetrene Gupt. Kulp
Gceneral
Adry
James Rush Lincoln
aMcors
Congregational rummage to be fumigated before sale
The Indies of the Union Congregational church plan fumigation of coats hats and other wearables to meet state health rules before a rummage sale at G A R Hall this week. A. T. Whittle returns from Delhart Texas reporting a profitable land-seekers trip and pleasant weather.
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Union Congregational Church
G. A. R. Hall
State Board of Health
A. T. Whittle
Delhart
Texas
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Dunkerton
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McBride
H. O. Douglass
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Modern Woodmen OF America
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Martin
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