Waterloo Eyes Two New Factories By Year End
The Waterloo board of trade and commercial club discussed bringing two new factories to the city by year end assuming plans proceed. Committees for Franciscan hospital fundraising were urged to report status and funds secured, with totals to be tabulated for the final pledge drive toward a $30,000 city guarantee. A grand finale meeting is planned for Monday to accelerate subscriptions and finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Board of Trade
Commercial Club
J. B. Ogle
Franciscan Hospital
Board of Tracts
Hunters Record Thirty-One Rabbits in Hudson Janesville Range
John Myers and 8 B Reed formed a party south of Hudson while Robert Apfel F M Shores and George Faulkner hunted near Janesville. The rivalry aimed for the largest bar of rabbits. Hudson party secured 29 rabbits, others 22. Reed claims luck, killing many as darkness fell. A single party of four reported 51, while a trio took 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
8. B. Reed
Nimrois
Hudson
Robert Apfel
F. M. Shores
George Faulkner
Janesville
Mr. Reed
Supervisors Begin January Session at Court House
The board of supervisors meets at the county court house to shape affairs for the regular January meeting. Officers for the county and townships will be fully installed and the poor farm disposition will be discussed. Expectations include hiring for the new farm next year and opening competitive bids for farm sales, with potential real profits over $250 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Ideal Laundry Sale Lets I. J. Kimball Take Over
A Thursday afternoon deal transfers the Ideal Steam Laundry on Lafayette Street Waterloo to I. J. Kimball and Co of Omaha and 24 Reinhold. They will run Waterloo operations starting Jan 1 and upgrade machinery to meet full capacity. Hill & Reed stay in Waterloo but undecided about the future. Quiet police week reports no arrests and notes prior notable cases. Pride of the West Lodge officers elected for the year include President Wheo Klenbush and Secretary P. M. Wells. Water- loo directory publisher W. H. McCoy departs for Rockford after evaluating a new Waterloo directory to be published biennially with field work starting next summer. Mes. H. A. Morey and Mes. J. D. Vekpell of Wilpsverly visit Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Kimball and Company
Omaha
Reinhold
Ideal Steam
Laffayette Stret
Fifth
Hill & Reed
Simball Company
Waterloo
Willlinstal
B. A
Pride of the West Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
Wheo. Klenbush
Len Lavalete
Cheplin
Bennett
P.m. Wells
Meeker
M. L. Bennett
W. H. McCoy
Clty
Rockford
Lisdeas
Beckman Triplets Born Near Humboldt Germany Parents Alive
Mr and Mrs Joseph Beckman of Near Huntboldt Saow welcome triplets all boys born Friday November 12 1908. The Beckmans reside in Humboldt area with Henry Beckman of Logan Avenue and two brothers Charles in the city. The family plans to move to Humboldt soon. locals report the infants are thriving and healthy. Photographs were taken at age four days. Grandmother Henry Beckham formerly nursed the triplets then traveled to Waterloo via Winnipeg delayed by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beckman
Huntboldt
Saow
Poay
Henry Beckman
Logan Avenue
Charles
Humboldt
Teipers
Waterloo
Winnipeg
East Waterloo to Add Brick and Stone Mason Courses
With the new matted training building due in February the school will offer brick and stone masonry alongside woodworking. Current grade school boys receive weekly manual training, and by next September trades beyond those taught may begin. the manual department is crowded. The Studebaker car Db, driven by CO H Ford, visited on the way to demonstrate Studebaker autos, continuing to Salt Lake City before returning to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Waterloo
Thossson
Suidepeter
CO. H. Ford
Cedar Rapids
Middle West
Studebaker
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Abe Ruef Found Guilty in Bribery Trial
San Francisco dispatch reports former political boss Abe Ruef found guilty of bribery after a 106 day trial. Jurors did not reveal deliberation details. judge set judgment for Saturday, Dec 12. The case charged Ruef with bribing former Superintendent Joe J. Furey. The trial began Aug. 26 and concluded after 72 days of proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Ruet
Joe J. Furey
Want Bryan as varsity head Press Club of Minnesota
The University Press club of Minnesota State Institution began a campaign to elect William Jennings Bryan for president of the University of Minnesota if Cyrus Northrop does not withdraw his resignation. The resolution, signed by all members, delays action until Northrop’s final decision is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club of
Minnesota State Institution
Minneapolis
University Press Club
William Jennings Bryan
University of Minnesota
Cyrus Northrop
Northrop
Oklahoma City buyers buy 102 Ranch Bliss Oklahoma
A group led by Joha W Gates acquires the famous 102 Ranch at Bliss Oklahoma including Miller brothers property with plans to form a show valued at two million dollars and use the ranch as winter quarters. Washington reports the National Rivers and Harbors congress closed with a resolution for 500 million dollars in bonds to finance waterway improvements. Bicycle racing in New York covers intense effort and rising fatigue as riders inch toward records with midmorning and afternoon activity. Mrs Dovey of Independence uegg noted in city legible fragmentary passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Des
Chicago
Pittshore Capitalista
Joha W. Gates
Bliss
Miller Brothers
Lig
Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
Catholics Granted Friday Meat Dispensation for Holidays
Sioux City report states Bishop Garrigan of the Sioux City diocese announced that Catholics may eat turkey or chicken on Christmas and New Year’s Day despite the usual Friday abstinence. The dispensation allows meat on those two Fridays while the days prior remain days of abstinence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Church of No
Garrigan
Christinian
Corn HuskIng Widens Iowa State Husking Contest
Clarinda Iowa December 11 Corn husking has dominated local news as Webb McConnell of Shelby county and Jake Bloom of Page contend for the state title. A weighing error docked Bloom four bushels for excess husks, leaving the contest ongoing. McConnell plans to stay for a potential rematch with Swift of Shenandoah, who did not arrive as scheduled, while Bloom challenged him to another bout watched by farmers and spectators after a four hour husking session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Iowa
Webb McConnell
Shelby County
Jake Bloom
Page
McConnell
Bloom
Swift
Shenandoah
Highwayman Foiled by Baking Powder Ruse in Sioux City
Mrs. T. B. Thompson, owner of a Vioree store, hid the day’s receipts inside baking powder cans to fool a masked robber. After closing, she faced a man with a handkerchief over his nose who demanded the package, then fled. the police suspect the burglar escaped with nothing and later broke in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
T. B. Thompson
Vieree
Tenth Street
Bryan's Arrest Denied After Galveston Hunting Trip
William Bryan and his party returned to Galveston after days at Lake Suravias, facing arrest for alleged violation of game laws. An authoritative denial from Mr Megan and party members counters the charges as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
William J. Bryan
Lake Suravias
Tae
Megan
Senator Cummins Biography: Six Lines in Directory
Washington report notes biographies in the congressional directory vary in length. Iowa Senator Cummins uses six lines, while Roosevelt’s entry spans about half a page. other figures like Beveridge and Depew also set records for brief or lengthy notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cummins
Senator Beveridge
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Cumotes
Iowa
Congressional
Congress
Vance
Cannon
Dolliver
Hamilton
Jaws
Hawkeye
Beveridge
Wesley
Galves
Maynard
Virginia
Senator du Pont
Delaware
Gen. Selfer
Chauncey Depew
Man digs in Des Moines streets for gold
A local resident and workers dug through snow and earth at the Fifth and Ascension corner hoping to find gold. They sought a hidden gold water or valuables after a watch owner believed he dropped his timepiece there Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bec
Des Moinea
Eity
Fifth
Ascension
I Will Vote on Road Tax Grundy Center 1909
Acting on petitions with strong support a special election was ordered for January 20 1909 to vote on a road tax and a twenty five year railroad franchise. The contract requires completion by 1910 with half tax due each year and the forecast favors passage. Independence Bulletin Journal notes a long time city employee E R Stannard replacement and a royal veteran W E Denner dies aged almost 90 former Mexican War and Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Oily Council
New Town Railroad
Foud
Death in Iowa: Local Boy Killed in Sled Gun Accident
In Central City Iowa on December 11 Arthur Sherman 19 son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Sherman died in a hunting accident when his brother Jay moved a shotgun in a sleigh causing the weapon to discharge the shot striking Arthur below the right eye. The tragedy occurred as the brothers headed out to rabbit hunt by moonlight near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Iowa
Arthur Sherman
Nathan Sherman
Jay
Arthur
Mason City Chicken Show Opens With Notables Attending
Mason City hosts a large chicken show from today through Saturday showcasing nearly a thousand birds and up to fifty exhibitors. Commander-In-Chief Ragar Allen Jr of the Sons of Veterans visits as a side attraction, while Minnesota and Iowa pens compete for top honors. Huge crowds travel long distances to view the event and buyers seek birds for their flocks with prices up to $25. Nearby, civic efforts in Waterloo push to form a riverfront improvement commission with broad signature support among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Ragar Allen, Jr
Sons of Veterans
Mari
Minnesota
Fows
War Eagle Falls To McLeod In Fast Two Straight Falls
McLeod defended his title in a Waterloo theatre wrestling match defeating War Eagle in two straight falls. The bout drew a large crowd of locals and out-of-town spectators, with a 9 pm start and rapid exchanges. A preliminary bout featured 17-year-old Kim Bellinger from Washburn facing Asa Brink, Brink winning in 14 minutes 10 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dat McLeod
Waterloo Theatre
Chief War Eagle
Ant Gudianes
McLeod
War Eagle
Dan
Voth
War- Basie
Goteh
Kalle
Washburn
Asa Brink
Ble I. C
James Bellanger
Brink
Berrin
John Burns’s Father Charles Burnes Case and Local Deaths
Cedar Falls December 11. John Burns aged 77 died Friday at 8:00 AM from senility. He was the father of Charles Burne who was convicted of murdering his father Julius Bartlett Stone. Charles Burne last visited his father two weeks ago after a brief leave of absence granted by party rule. Patrick McGlade, longtime Cedar Falls resident since 1868, died at 11:30 AM Friday of old age and complications, leaving a widow and grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
John Burns
Charles Burne
Ju-lin
Bartlett Stone
Board of Party Rule
Patrick McGlade
Gedar Polls
Too Sharp for Prosecution man freed after thief identity misstep
Thomas Thompson of New Hartford was arrested in Waterloo for stealing three jackknives from the Fitch General Store. He confessed after police traced items to him, but precinct officials declined to prosecute once the accused was identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
New Hartford
Waterloo
Tcl
Witeh
Kowleone
Leighton
Houston
Patrolmon McSweeney
Polles
Cedar Falls News Items and Community Notes
Cedar Falls reports a week of visits and movements as Mr and Mrs Charles Merrill stay with his parents in Nemo and Cedar Rapids residents visit. Notables include Dr J N Meadshaa’s moose hunting tale, Mr and Mrs G R Dayton and child, and George S Moruin’s Cedar Rapids trip. Mrs Fred Armstrong of Cedar Rapids visits, and Miss Sue Ford Wagarly arrives for a stay with Mrs W A UeAnnette. Bethleham church notes reflect a declined call by Rev J Nelleman. Local teaching staff and pupils are mentioned, including Prof GC H Unley describing wood varieties. John W Burns dies at his daughter’s home, with funeral plans pending. survivors include his wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Charles Merrill
Tear Rapids
Nemo
G. H. Merrill
J. N. Meadshaa
Wionemga
Sud
GR. Dayton
George S. Moruin
Cedar Rapids
Stn
Bethichem Sluitch
J. Nelleman
Munisces
Mich
Ue Autcessor Ui Itevy
Gravengeard
L. D. Parsons
Mt. Vernon
Hannah Milter
Swift Ace
Lawrence Swit
Californila
Enab
John Philpot
Cherokee
John Jacobs
Minnesota
Oak Ridge
GC. H. Unley
Manual Training Department of
State
4Pal
Angocinion
Des Moines
John Ww. Burns
Mra
Miller Faust Wedding at Bridle's Parents Home
In Bannington, Miss Vina Miller and Mr Henry Faust wed at 3:00 p m at the bride's parents home. The ceremony was followed by a lavish dinner with pink and white carnations as centerpieces. Faust, previously with L G in Waterloo, plans to reside with Miller after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Miller
Bannington Ownahip
Vina Miller
Henry Faust
Rey Mr. Bouernfelnd
Emma Miller
Elizabeth Faust
Mesurs
Will Miller
Charles Taust
Faust
L G
Waterloo
Mary
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Gall
Ideal Laundry
Harry Rogers
Daisy Lee
Mes
Hi. A. Morey
J.D. Vekpell
Wisverly
Will
Manual Training Department
Bate
Frisco
Bryan
W. Gates
New York
Knal- Mra
Uegg
Santy ‘Baus
Santy
Santy Claus I
Santy Fcuaus
Ausa Harolo
Thompson
Albert
Geonce H. Caster
Washington Bureau Daily Reporter
Longworth
Ohia
Alice Roose
Rongeyell
Cummins
Albert Bard Cummins
Garmichaels
Penn
Publc
Waynesburg
Gornali
U. F
Republican National Committee
United States Senate
W. B. Allison
Independence _ Bulletin Journal
A. DB. Guernzey
E.R. Stannard
Stannard
Wille
Trip
Civic Society
River Front
Kim Bellinger
Farmer Boy
Ferrin
Besta Reddick
Charles Yrohman
Nera
Maude Adams
Ethel Arrymore
William Gillette
John Dyes
Frohman
V. Pord
Laporte
Potd
Nauvoo
Springfield
Til
Reliance Life Insurance Company of Pennsylvania
Benedicting Alsters
St. Mary's Schoo
Nauvoo, Ill
Fidelity Funding
Relfanca Company
John Burnes
Chas
Burns
Tom Thompson
FITCH
Koser
Olica
Bell
Mais
Walerise
Miller
Haiden & Floyd
Don M. Munger & Co
Atore
Logan Honae Block
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