Jury Grants Plaintiff $8,557.26 in Federal Suit
In Dubuque federal court Forester Waterbury Co of Chisago sued Latchfield Mfg Co of Waterloo claiming $9,600 for defective malleable iron used in spreaders. Jury verdict favored plaintiff at $8,557.26 with nearly $1,500 offset for poor material. defendant may appeal. Also notes upcoming Bennet Quinn jewelry case and Knights of Pythias convention in Waverly with Marjorie Dennis wedding in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forester Waterbury Company of
Chisago
Latchfield Manufacturing Company of
Waterloo
Franklin Park
Chiago
Forester
Quartara
Tral
Londa
Porengers Syqry
Cass
Tlinois
Dubuque
T. Sullivan
G. Ne Dawson
Brown & Lacey
Af Durbuggus
Cose
United States District Attorney
Waville
Storm Lake
Tn Dubuque
Taft Guest of President at White House Lunch
President elect Taft, after meeting numerous reporters at the Floridian residence, went to the White House for a luncheon with the president. He remained for a considerable time in conference with the president and Secretary Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Floridman
White House
Mrs Susan Watson Dies While Visiting Here
Mrs Susan Jane Watson of Rockford Illinois died Saturday at 6:00 am after araemia and paralysis complications during a visit with her son H B Watson at 326 Lone Street. Born in Bedlington England on September 1 1838 she was a widow survived by a Waterloo son and two married daughters in Rockford. Relatives from out of town were present. The remains will be taken to Rockford at midnight Saturday for funeral services there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Blanche Dennis
Dénnis
Dubuque
Relph Cc
John
Allen
Monmouth
H. D. Atchizon
St. Luke's M. &. Church of
Dubuane
Alien
Durrougus Adding Maching Co
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Waterloo Bia
Rockford
Jlinois
Susan Jane Watson
H. B. Watson
Watson
Bedienton
Kent County
England
Molten iron accident injures several at Waterloo plant
A ladle of molten van iron exploded at the Waterloo Registry Co plant on Rath Street, injuring William Neal who may lose sight in one eye and suffer severe facial burns. Others near the ladle sustained burns as hot iron sprayed, while workers protected themselves and finished emptying the remaining iron to prevent further danger. Alexander Lawrence of Anamosa, a Waterloo manager and former stonecutter, died after pneumonia weakened him, with funeral services held at the Presbyterian church and burial in Riverdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neal
Waterloo Registry Co
Rath Street
Neal
Meai
Alexander Lawrence
Anamosa Ibureka
Stone’ City
Birs
James Lawrence
Ibout
Anamosa Public Actuols
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Lawrencs
Aleander
Jetter
Lawrence
Presbyterian Church
Chiildren
Heavenly Home
Sell County Farm to Highest Bidder in 1909 Auction
Blackhawk county supervisors reject 3250 per acre offer for the old poor farm on Hammond Avenue. Sixty to seventy five acres of tilable land with large buildings will be publicly bid on April 1, 1909 at 10:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened, advertised, and reviewed by the auditor for potential sale to maximize proceeds for funding a new farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Blackhaw County
Briday
Hammond Avenue
I¢ Ava
Membership Drive and Local Fire Incident Summary
The Y M C A workers report growing membership with many signers across teams led by Dr Boyson Dr Sage James Knapp Harry Moore Gast side and West side groups plus an incident where six Waterloo area stores were found open after hours with merchandise crates recovered. Last night’s scare at 206 Wellington street proved to be dust and smoke from a hot air register caused by a child mischief rather than fire. Cedar Falls reports Anna Malthaus shot in the heel by her brother Harry as a rifle discharged during a funeral. no severe complications expected. Also notes a Fort Dodge Messenger claim about Illinois Central engineers dismissed for allegedly breaking fare rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Boyson
Dr. Sage
James Knapp
Harry Moore
Gast Side Boys
West Side Boys
Oflsca
Waterloo
West Side
Wellington Street
Cedar Falls
Anna Malthaus
Harry
Fort Dodge Messenger
Cnree
Illinois Central
Bridge Arches Finished at Flica Street Site
Weather has allowed rapid progress on the Flica street bridge with all arches in place and only concrete work remaining including a retaining wall. The season has been mild and favorable, enabling steady construction without major delays. Fitch Refutes Robbery Claim. Thom pson Not Detained. The New Hartford store owner states he did not know of the robbery until informed by Waterloo police and notes several knives were missing after inspecting stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flica Street
Fitch
New Hartford
Thomas Thompson
Waterloo
Extension department offers practical domestic science course
The Iowa State College extension unit arrives to teach a practical short course for women in Waterloo. Lessons cover cooking without frills, home nursing, furnishings, personal hygiene, and child care with printed recipes. Open to ages ten to eighty with emphasis on usefulness for all housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Plate Agricultural College
Extension
Iowa State College
Drasa
Waterloo
State College
Mane
Attacked by a Mad Bull in Waterloo District
A. Draper of Washington state, a stock buyer, was attacked Saturday morning when he entered a car with a mad bullock he had purchased in Cresco. The animal escaped into the east business district, traveling to Second Avenue and Lafayette Street before being corralled by two horsemen and a cowboy using a rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. “Draper
Washington State
Jean
Mr. Draper
East Side
Second Avenue
Lafayette Street
Marriage License Issued In Cedar Rapids District
Mrs Henry Bunnell visits Jesup and Chicago for business. Emil Lauritz Dam and Martha Petajson of Cedar Falls obtain a marriage license. Louis Dunwald and Humphrey Cordes head to Cedar Rapids for a Knights of Columbus event. Claudeays return from San Antonio. Families plan to winter in Mia and Cass area. Harry Miller shows improvement after lung congestion. Igou files for divorce from Theodore Igou. John Muldoon farm near Waterloo acquired by W H Hennings. 160 acres poised for productive operation. Rumor of a card table bet loss leads to dispute and partial money recovery. Double X Club hosted by Mrs W G Wise with guests and Christmas needlework. Humane Society meetings attract attention. Mayor Doty speaks on local progress. talks on humane education and relief efforts. Next meeting set for January 3 with full reorganization planned for February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bunnell
Jesup
Duke Naven
Chicago
la McClinton
Trass
Emil Lauritz
Dam
Hugson
Marthia Petajson
Cedar Falls
Louis Dunwald
Humphrey Cordes
Town City
Knights of Columbus
Cedar. Rapids
Claudeays
San Antonia
Texas
Mia
Cass
Robert McGune
Tee
Wi. H. Hennings
Davenport
John Muloon
Mast Waterloo
Mike Lyons
New México
Muldoon
Blackhawk
Hexnings
the Beast Aide
Jan East Sider
Alan Fost
Usaid
Telegraph Operator Maimed in Ice Accident
Allen Walley, a five year operator at Muscatine North and South station, was badly injured at New Shagon Town when a wheel struck him on an ice slick platform, severing an arm and injuring his head and shoulders. He improved after initial fears of fatal injury. Eunice Shannon, daughter of Dr and Mrs Shannon, recovering from serious illness, shows favorable signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Allen Walley
Magertine North & South
New Shagon
Town
Walker
Ivl
New Sharon
Misa Eunice Shannon
BE. R. Shannon
Colonel Lemuel Kinkead Dies in Waterloo Home
Col Lemuel Kinkead a noted war veteran and orator was found dead in his Waterloo home at 415 Center street yesterday morning. Death, likely from a stroke, shocked friends statewide. Coroner Newton reported sudden apoplexy as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Maines
Dee
Lemuel Kinkead
Glyll
Center Street
Kinkead
Newton
Patroka
10 Little Ones in Danger at Fetta Public School Fire
In Muscatine a basement blaze at Fetta Public School endangered about 100 students. Principal Hamersley acted swiftly, quieting children and organizing a bucket brigade with older students. No injuries occurred as flames were contained before spreading further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Doc
Fetta
Hamersley
Tragedy and violence etched across Dec 12 news
Descriptions of suicide by a farmer named James XK Hammer in Swan Iowa after despondency, a fatal shooting by Dea Mather described as murder attempt, and a fatal tree accident in Storm Lake with T. D. Whitehead dying from a collapsing ladder and fallen tree. Contains multiple local crime and accident items with names, places, and outcomes.
Jowan Fleeced On A Train In Dubuque Case
Max Martin of Jesup was robbed on a Central train passing through Dubuque. A silver-schemer tried to pass a wad of ones for twenty dollar bills, netting Martin only 29 dollars of 119. The suspect, Vietor Gaudert, was arrested nearby. Martin’s diary notes the attempted swap and homeward plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dee
Max Martig
Jesup
Fmals Central
Jim
Vietor Gaudert
Martin
Gaudert
Third
Rural mail boxes remain patron property not government owned
The Post Office Department clarifies rural route mail boxes are owned by the purchasers and not by the government. Boxes on rural routes are for mail receipt and dispatch only, subject to postage laws. Plemont M. Mathews named postmaster at Udell after resignation of T. G. Mawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice Department
Postafice Department
Post Office
Plemont M. Mathews
Udell
Appanoose County
View
T. G. Mawson
Affinity of twins aged hermits tragedy in Iowa
In Hepburn Iowa two elderly twin brothers George and Henry Dyke were burned to death in a small shack near the depot after being forced from a dugout. Neighbors tried to reach them but the fire consumed the structure. The brothers had long lived as hermits, with Henry's past including a Civil War service and later captivity as a slave before returning west. Their father Alexander Dyke was a pioneer with a Nomway River farm and a famous bridge. The article notes George had once been married. Henry had a wandering life and memory gaps. The piece also mentions relatives planning a visit to Kansas City and a last sentence about T Colby’s father’s illness prompting travel.
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Clorinda
Iowa
Hepburn
I¢ le
Page County
Alexander Dyke
Nomway River
Ince
Fepbhurn
George
Charles Crano
Henry
Thirteenth Town Infantry
Sherman
South
Fawleyville
Henry Dyke
Old Mac Dyke
Cross Plains
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Waterbury C
Litchfield
Knights of Pythigs
Waverly Last Sight
C. F
Great Western
Episcopal Church
Waverly Brothers
Susan Watson
Molteniron
Istry CD
Wm. Neal
County Farm
Court House
State Agricultural College
A. Draper
Gar
Harry Miler
Iomorrow
Minute Igou
Theodore Igou
Tha Caupto
Laporte
Tila Wite
W. G. Wise
Double X Club
Iowa ‘Street
Meadames Sporla
Simon
Bhores
Cousina
Fox
Umea
Mra. F. A. Sporle
FOR Humane Society
WEA
The
Humane Society
Elkshall
Doty
Willie
Rood
Jra
Col
Cil
Pound Read
Harry Byrnes
Northern
West
Los Angeles
California
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Capead
Farmer
Self
Swen
James XK. Hammer
Swan
Hammer
Mr. Hammer
Dea Mather
John Dbeigman
Déracif
Marcy Toapital
Gurrie Kinsey
Batttaa
Wetlight District
Dea Malnes Thea Ward
Dingman
Fils
Jowan
Max Martin
Bhareets
Ipatroks
United States
Postofice Department
Geonos H. Caatza
Washington Bureau Daily Reporten
R. J. Nichols
Einora
Keannas City
Nichola
John H. Hoover
Sarah Nichola
West Liberty
Nichols
Yisl
Agel
Cantinu
T. Colby
Waverly
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