Death message ends long search for mother in quake
Earl Waterloo searches from New York to the Pacific coast for his mother after the San Francisco quake. A letter from Mrs Carey in Providence reveals the mother died in Oregon last June after losing hope of finding her sons. Earl, now at school, works and saves while awaiting more family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Harl, E. Wilson
Yu Dimer
San
Heirsdéath
Karl Wilson
Holwerd
New Yorkeity
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Earl
Ragoay
New York
Tor San
Wark
Cedar-Rapida
A. N. Waterloo
Ferrig
Perrin
Chautauqua
Park
Wilsons
Warl
Carey
Oregon
New Jersey
Providence
Providences
R. I
Teim
Om Hoya
Ufck
Providerpe
Bart
Alret
Fisher
Tests wife's liability suit over grocery bill in Blackhawk court
C F Morrill files action in Blackhawk county district court against Anna L Brown formerly Anna Hutchinson wife of James R Hutchinson for 142.92 in groceries bought up to March 18 1902 with claim of 182.50 including interest and dates. Attorneys Reed and Tatham represent Morrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
C. F. Morrill
Anos L. Brown
Anna Hutchinson
James R. Hutchinson
Graceries
North
Taper
Reed, & Tathyl
Pastry Firm Foreman Wed To Waterloo Bride
Citta Strausa, foreman of the Vienna bakery pastry department, travels to Osksléods and then to Waterloo with his bride to take a new home at 1420 Mulberry. Strates Dds, employed three years by Alstadt Langias, accompanies the wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citta Strausa
Vienna
Osksléods
Puckett Wins Case on 14000 Trade Misrepresentation
The Iowa Supreme Court sustains a trial court ruling in a case arising from a trade in general merchandise land and telephone stock. Original indebtedness totals 14322 with interest, following a 1904 deal involving Puckett and property in Traer Cedar Falls and related fixtures. Attorneys Meaty Lovejoy Reed Tuthill described the decision and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jin
Puckett
Imereliandine
Traer
All & Fhoues
Cedar Falls
Guenther
Valle
Vale of Real Estate
Meati & Lovejoy
Lalatine
Reed
Tuthhl
Menra & Lovejoy
Bae
Des’ “Moines
Braca
Miss Wood in Court as Juvenile Case Opens
Miss Wood known as Waliam G Wood faced Judge Rangier in juvenile court where the case was continued to allow reforming time. She had just arrived at the Robingon family home in Now Hartford under a plan to place her in a Christian home. Her father is traveling for a drug firm and is missing. her mother is dead and she cannot agree with her stepmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waliam G. Wood
Rangier
Kitchallville
Robingon
Hartford
Jasta
West Waterloo boys overpower Mason City 84 to 14
The West Waterloo high school boys routed Mason City 84 to 14 Friday night, with the visitors unable to mount any comeback. The Waterloo lads showcased 23 field baskets and strong center play, while the girls match ended 14 to 12 in favor of Mason City after a tense overtime. plus local staff changes as B S Whitney departs for Ware Texas and Paul Goodrich succeeds him at BeBe rt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Waterloo High School
Torm
Mason City
Aiart
Waterloo
Farmers Institute Promises Best Attendance Yet
The fourteenth annual Blackhawk County farmers institute will be held at the court house rooms over three days next Wednesday through Friday. A practical program with expert speakers aims to solve farm problems, emphasizing business farming and up-to-date practices. Farmers urged to attend, plan ahead, and participate in discussions to gain real benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Experienes
Ik Vow
Pines
Farneral Institute
Vandal attacks trees along Baltimore Street in city area
Orlo Miller reported damage to about 100 trees planted along Ballitoce Street and five acre tract. Trees owned by Henry Faye and Mr Pett were cut deeply with a bathed axe, suggesting malicious intent or thoughtless mischief. Police notified. investigation continued.
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Orlo Miller
Ball
Titoce Street
Henry Faye
Mr. Pett
Miller
Wade
Liv
Derailment injures fireman in westbound freight wreck
A westbound freight train drawn by engine 384 derailed near Rockdale, two miles west of Duljugie, after track repairs. Fireman Barr was the only crew member hurt, injuring his ankle severely and likely sidelined a week to ten days. Engineer Siveensy and others escaped injury as the locomotive halted across the track. Several cars and bystander trains were delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmnofe’ Gentrar
Enginveer
Siveensy
Barr
Rockdale
Duljugie
Local Social Notes and Movements Across Town
Various residents and visitors are noted in this community update. Anita Teel and Miss Delia Triheeel are mentioned with work and travel plans. Henry Glorited and Hugh Saul are discussed regarding health and travel from Texas. Hildebrand, Livingston, and Livingston, Montana are referenced in work and holiday plans. Mrs. Semite and family visit Hampton. Alfred Vollerding contemplates buying another barber shop in Livingston. James Paton and Mrs. Phelp return from Wisconsin. Emil and Amanda Ehlers visit Clinton, Iowa. Gill Stange assists Jack Stein after an accident. Adela Stephen shifts from George Wallace restaurant to the Pilgrim hotel. Arthas Robweder is noted as arriving from Traéethefore earlier in the week.
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Dee
Ford
Mise
Anita
Misa Delia Triheeel
Elmner Hildebrand
Livingston
Mon Laun
Mr. Hildebrand
Jo BL Gange
Fred
Seamite
Shady
Jack Stein
George Kleichenstein
Marshalltown
Adela Stephen
George Wallace
Pugrim
Arthas
Saradua tions For Week In Blackhawk County Schools
Supt Elliott reports rural Blackhawk County graduation exercises held last week across several townships drawing strong attention from patrons. The schedule for next week lists Creamery, Orange, Eagle Center, Spring Creek, and Graely schools with events in Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Davenport. Kingsley returns from Shrine meetings in Cedar Rapids Davenport. Mrs Elliott and daughter Esther visit Waterloo.
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Blackhawk County
Schol
Poyner Township
Ehott Osas
Foliowa
Creamery School
Orange
Eagle Center Attical
Eagle
Spring Creek
Echonl
Graely School
Cedar Fall
L. Kingsley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Davenport
Ceder Rapids
Leaves fund to buy turkeys for the poor
A will filed for probate in Hancock County directs 3000 dollars to purchase Christmas and Thanksgiving turkeys for Carthage and Monticello, with any unspent balance to aid the poor annually. A 500 dollar bequest goes to sister Mrs. Mary Burns and to six nephews and a niece. thirty thousand dollars is left to various institutions. The report also covers a Waterloo carpenters union meeting and new members, plus minor local movements and travel notes.
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Minneapolis
Prances J. Pray
Hancock County
Carthage
Monticello
Mca
Pray
Helaly
Mary E. Burns
Orient
Town
William C. Burns
Towner
Colo
James &. Burne
Alida Haker
Oklahoma City
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinery
MacDermott's Hall
Carpenters Union
Waterloo
Des Moines Woman Seeks Royal Neighbors Board Position
Mrs. Byram of Des Moines returned from a visit to Watch Ag caps in the fatervets of her Royal Neighbor work. She is a candidate for the Royal Neighbors of America national board of supreme managers and was warmly received by Waterloo camps, marking the first time a state head visited the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laut Byram
Byram
Des Moines
Atatawa
Amaega
Board of
Supreme Managers of
HR. N. A
Gonyéation
Chicago
Royal Neighbor
Iowa
John ©. Byram
National Weaponist
Waterloo
John P. Gabriel
Tate
Order
Waterloo Library Plans Literary Day February Twenty Six
The Waterloo library board meets at Carnegie Library and selects Norarian and Miss Noll for positions. A literary day is set for February 26 with an open house and reception to celebrate the library’s two year existence. Austin Burt of Citizens Gas and Electric speaks on construction and operation of electric motors, offering free talks to attract readers and promote practical books.
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Carnegie Library
Cutler
New York
Norarian
Noll
Hays
Waterloo
U. Wil
Austin Burt
Citizens Gaq and Electric Company
Hurt
Mtia
Burt
Library Board
Virginian War Slers Coming to the YM Event
Hazy draft mentions a boys work departure to a YM venue and an act featuring Nolan Washington the whistler. It notes three African American women with strong voices and hopes for broad support to attract audiences with the Virgtalen Wak hlere act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crator Ce Tlon
Nolan Washington
Alplehton
Boys confess after touring South and West robbing stores
Two youths admit guilt in a series of break ins at a tent, hotel, factory, and grocery in Waterloo area. They say glass shattered when a tent front fell, describe looting coins and cigars, and claim they did not know their actions at the time. They were taken to Des Moines, then to Omaha, surrendered the stolen items, and returned to Waterloo. Both express remorse and blame alcohol for their crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolff
Relit
Des Maines
Omaha
Fort Dodge
Saturday Busy Day in Local Trade as Shoppers Flood Stores
Local merchants report the heaviest Saturday trade of the season with crowded dry goods stores, large cash sales, and heavy deliveries. The throng included visitors from nearby towns and countryside, reflecting the Yule shopping rush. notes mention Misses M and Todford and Bird Gardner visiting Waterloo, Hardisty returning to Waterloo for a night clerk position, and a short visit from Winotik Minmn who found city life less pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Hardisty
Waterloo
Hummel Hotel
CUMMINS CAUGHT AT DOUBLE CROSS
An Iowa political letter trail reveals Governor Cummins denying a claim to SEN Allison's senate seat and confirming he sought No such candidacy. Dolliver reports Cummins defended his word while a critic, Willard Torbert, answers with Cummins’s denial and a long correspondence on 1905 1906 denials and assurances.
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Washington, D. C
Dolliver
Connell
Alison
Cummins
Eich
Doflat
Ila Raindanes
Indofenus
Mr Willard
Torbert
Dubque
Goodell Blutta
Cuming
Dupgroeda
Puon
Register
Cumming
Teany
Ledat
J. P. Dolliver
Vera Caluy
Pollowby
Torbart
Wbuque
Iowa
Washington
G, c
Sanat
al Hla
Dubuqny
Racare
Allgon
Alleson
Alligan
Allson
Cummine
F. R. Conaway
Des Moines
Mr. Conaway
Dubuque
Third District
Allisgon
Senate
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Earl Wilson
Mantar
California
Wiich
Harl
Bons Wassin
Brant
BR. Skinner
Maud of Laporte
Anna Brown
Lower Court II
West Side
Mazon City
Whitney
Hummel
Ware
Texas
Doash Land Company
Paul Goodrich
Hayseed
Tuva
Todey
Fiacke
Buffalo
Moore & Moore
Fourth Street Bridge
Fim
George Spies
Klinger
Stanley Ackerman
R. Meyers
Wim. Widdle
Bowe
A. J. Widdle
Sant Clairo Hope
John Schmitt
Tauaford
North Dakota
Dakota
A. A. Adams
Glen Poynor
H. J. Sebultt
Norman
Oklahoma
Lewis Muglert
Fairypuk
Jos Haldimas
Arel
Jim Taylor
Dickingon
Ermmeet Ackerman
By. Sehimite
Cora Metcalf
Winona
Minn
La'Orosue
Wis
LF. Reed
Husk
Tar Hale
H. J. Schmitt
Ana’ Familly
Stre
Joe Casey
Futura
Okintoma
Orlommiller
MR. Petr
Baltimore Street
George Washington
Saplinas
Central
Supt
Elliott
Jerry Eliott
Esther
Grundy Center
Tu Waterloo
C. Black
John Maxon
Marble Rock Stepne
Celtax, Iowa
Miss Noll
Miss Cutler
Will
Big Attractior
Benoni
M and Todford
Bird Gardner
Larorte
Yeaterday
Double Cross
Allison
United States
Supreme’’ Court
Senzfor Allleon
Albert &, Cummins
Georga Nichols
Libertyville
Aeliriam Trenenu
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