Divorce suits and petitions flood January term
The January term court calendar lists numerous general suits on account lease and for divorce. Cases include Cartin Wils vs Henry Wilts with $15,000 attachment and $25,000 claim, plus other actions like promissory note foreclosures and real estate liens. Notable items cover divorces Anna Logthorn vs Chris Langhore and Macey vs Macey, with assorted creditors and property claims. A local wedding also noted as Lucile M. Richa wed Williard Gaunt at a LeGrand home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartin Wils
Henry Wilts
District Court
Measta
Reed, & Tuthitt
Shige Pratt
Hardin County
Oeder
W. R. Jamerson
David
B. Pixk
David Pixley
Isabel Forres
Sigworta
Harvester Go
F. J. Howard
Jbo
Reymond
Askea
Househol Foods
Anna Guynn
John Goodfellow Sr
Blacklister Suit Against Contractors Hits $20,000 Case
The suit alleges liquor was sold illegally and targets contractors Bartlett and Kling. D Howlette claims injury while working on the Fifth Street Bridge, citing a contract clause as basis for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Howlette Chais
Fifth Street
Waterloo Boy Dead and Suits Filed in Waterloo District
H Lee of Waterloo died in Mt Carroll Illinois while working as operator for the Chicago Mil waukee and St Paul. Mrs Lucy Pontious sues Leonard Krantz and William Girsch for 250 dollars claiming sales of intoxicants to her husband Henry Pontious on November 4 and 25 of the current year. She alleges Pontious once earned sixteen dollars weekly and was later blacklisted. Also Hadlett Kling sued for $20000 damages for injuries from a fall at Fifth Street bridge August 5 1908 while dumping concrete for the firm. Henry Lee’s death on Christmas morning at Mt Carroll is reported with limited details and his mother Mrs Ella Lee notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Pontious Iis
Leonard Krantz
William Girsch
Krantz & Girsch
Henry, Pontious
Henry Pontious
Henry Pontos
Pte
Aise
Oper
Waterloo
Oach
Mra
Howlette
Hadlett & Kling
Fifth Streat
Rato
Risinuit
Jonny
H. Lee
Mt. Carrel, Hill
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minesota
A. M. Perry
J. A Shanewise
Towab Lindsay
HL Lee
Waterleo
Mt Carroll
J. A. Sites
Galloways Deny Involvement In Mitchell Factory Deal
Report from Mitchell South Dakota suggests William Galloway Company of Waterloo behind a proposed factory project. Galloway denies any connection, saying promoter Hughes handled the deal and Waterloo firm merely joined, while promises of a spring start and city support persist without firm confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitshell
South Dakota
William Galloway
Waterloo
Galloway
Dakota Ety
Hughes
Mitchell
Gallaway
Wisteg
Fifth Street Bridge Firm Contract Cited in Notice
A notice from Bartlett & Kling, bridge builders, warns workers to assess danger, follow safety guidance, and report hazards during dam related work with them. The filing mentions a fatal accident involving Carl Lee while commuting to a depot, with funeral arrangements in Mt Carroll and Waterloo burial plans. A separate item reviews Hoyt’s Bunch of Keys stage show at Waterloo theatre, highlighting new production elements and vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam Wes
Frm
Bartlett & Kling
Fifth Street
Contrôle Bridge
Pemtan
Lindsay
Wis
J. B. Shallewlse
Siie
Mt. Carroll
Lee
Mt .Carroll
Waterloo
Carl Lee
Ela Lee
Hoyt
New York
Waterloo Theatre
Christmas Cheer Helpers Aid Poor in Waterloo
Capt Elwood and his corps delivered five Christmas bank meals and clothing to the worthy poor. A Christmas tree for hungry children stood at the Salvation Army hall with candy nuts apples and oranges and many toys. A Waterloo donor gave 26 to buy toys. pony boxes and strand funds remain unlisted. A youth named Ed Sherwood of Chicago, about 16, was arrested for pocket picking at the Majestic theatre on Christmas Day and released on recognizance to appear. He failed to appear and was recaptured. a mug shot and alert to detectives will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Army
Salvation Army
Waterloo
Sherwood
Chicago
Anna Warner
Majestic Theatre
Wasterloo
Reed Lucky Man Promises a Christmas Gift Plan
A local note reports W. Be Reed of 23 Mawson Street received a Volar Ténniball piano from McClinton at Dreamland Waterlooo. The piano costs 3700, and Reed, a streetcar conductor from a large family, says it is a pleasant Christmas gift. Also mentions wrestling match plans between Dan McLeod and Carl Busch at Waterloo theatre next week and various real estate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breamland Theatre
Wise Reed
Mawson Street
Montana
Dan Mcleod
Carl Busch
Waterloo Theatre
McLeod
Sten
The
Scotts
L. Hoar
Sarah J. Groves
W. Waterloo
J. D. Caldwell
Dubuquely
Fire & Marine Ins. Co
Cedar Falls
Icen
Busch
Age Brink
fMlindg
Mrn Bellinger
Washburn
Seema Toe
Brink
North End
Bellinger
City men granted patents for cream separator and attachments
Washington December 26. Patent numbers issued this week include a centrifugal cream separator by W. W. Marsh of Waterloo and a rotating table by A. M. Stover of Guthrie Center among others. Names cited include Barkgrover Newton Hoxerman Oskaloosa Fairbanks Burlington and Tokheim Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barkgrover
Newton
Crookston
Ollomwa
Dunham
Marshalltown
J. W. Fairbanks
Burlington
Bun Spitter
H. Hackett
T. M. Morgan
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Hoxerman
Oskaloast
Jack
Lawr Mower
O. M. Keith
B. Larly
Logsdon
H. Hy May
New Albion
Ealmgi
W.D. Moore
Greaton
W. H. Morenys
Lake View
Austin Manufactouring Company
Chicago
A. M. Stover
Guthrie Center
W. A. Tample
Knoxville
J. J. Tokheim
Tokheim Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapide Sei
Z. B
L. Randleman
Dea Molen
Death of Thomson Christie In Des Moines and Waterloo Pioneer
Thomson Christie, longtime Des Moines fire and police secretary, died at his East Walnut home after kidney disease. Born in Scotland in 183, he moved to Waterloo, worked in coal and grain, returned to Des Moines as a pioneer businessman, and leaves wife and two sons John T. and Charles. He was active in city government and remembered as a respected figure by early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Elwood
J. T. Burkett
John ‘T. Christie
Miamson Christia
Dés Moines
Idney Digtase
Christia
Waterloo
Illinois Central
East Fourth Street
Thomson Christie
Tie
Ydare
Fow
East Fourth
Ping Streets
Growi Ug
John T
Charles
Hes Moines
Des Motes
Thomson Christle
City Police ‘and Fire Commission
Ciitizens
Des Moines
East Walnut Street
Christle
Scotland
Inna
Grein
Jaa Busiegs
Christie Charles C
John T. Christie
Iowa and Dakotas Lead Nation in Farm Prosperity
Iowa and the Dakotas top a national agriculture survey for farm prosperity. Iowa shows high average annual farm worker income and strong acreage, buildings, and equipment values, while North and South Dakota lead in horses per laborer and poultry value. The report promotes cooperative farm demonstration work to spread efficient methods nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agricul
Ture
Iowa
Dakotas
North
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
United States
Union
Towa
Miinote
Kinola
Atetes
Senuth Dakota
Farmers’ Cooperative Demnstration
Agriculture Department
Alabama
Garna
Country life commission report urges rural improvements
The country life commission arrives in Washington to prepare a report for the president. Farmers demand better rural schools and highways, believing these will greatly improve life in America and boost agricultural prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Life Commission
Ancy
Washington
Hag Ag
America
Muiles
Inerassa
Postal changes are made in Iowa and Minnesota
Washington reports Roscoe C. Brown named rural mail carrier at Douds Iowa replacing Adrien W Fairchilds with Charley L Brown as substitute. Lusted Iowa to be omitted from the railway mail service between Cedar Falls and Albert Lea Minn after January 1. Mail for Lusted to be sent by rural delivery from Lyle Minn. Flemon M Matthews commissioned Postmaster at Udell Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roscoe C. Brown
Leareier Ant Douds
Iowa
Adrien W. Fairchilds
Charley L. Brown
Lusted
Cedar Fally
Albert Lea
Minn
Lyle
Flemon M. Matthews
Nostmaster
Udell
Iown
Wolf Attack Wounds Boy Near Stout Iowa
A six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Gray, was severely mauled by a pet wolf at a small enclosure near Stout Iowa. The animal leaped the netting and attacked the lad tearing his body and injuring his face before it was driven off. A physician treated the wounds to prevent infection. The wolves were kept as part of two cubs purchased at Waverly over a year ago and grew dangerous after becoming untamed. The Grays had moved from Waterloo to Stout about seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Iowa
Mr. Gray
Waterloo
Waverly
Bea
Doctie
Mrs. Gray
Parkersburg
Local Notes and Departures from Waterloo Area
Local items report Miss Anna Bailey visiting Cedar Rapids and Anna Bailey is in the city. Giddy of Austinvile travels to the city with trionda. D Nichols of Sheldon visiting. Several residents travel for holidays or return home, with trips to Dubuque and Des Moines noted. Descriptions include Desertion case sergeant turning himself in near Pleasant, and retirement of Major Francis G. Irwin after 31 years of service. New Miller Postmaster appointment, fresh tomatoes from Del Rio, Texas, and local real estate transactions. Hotel visits include Waterloo and Anamosa residents over Christmas. marriage licenses issued and law firm move planned. railroad layoffs in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mirfor Francis G. Irwin
2D Cavalry
Irwin
iKentucky
United States
Iw Albury Academy
Port Des Moines
Damaged Berth Delay Sues Rail Line for 1000
C H Dabcock sues Chicago Rock Island and Peoria for heating passenger sleeping car causing severe cold outages. Plaintiff alleges misrepresented Pullman berth service from Denver to Waterloo via Trenton and Waterloo, with car delays of four and thirteen hours leading to illness and fifteen days of work absence. Trial seeks $1000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Dabcock
Chicago, Rock Island and Peolila Railway
Blackhawk
Peti Ton
Calla
Meara & Lovejoy
Minneapolis
Trenton
Waterloo
Colyabas Junction
Towa
Ceder Raplig
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Wilts
MAE Wilts
Wikks
Galendar
H. &. Burns
Stead
Foster
Powers
M. J. Hoehmiler
Cedar Falls Dbolding End- Savings Company
W. Z. Owings
Lulu
Morrow Et
Charles EH
Alderson
Frederick O
Iitcom
Humane
Horse Collar Co
J. B. Mayes
Gaunt
Lucale’ M. Richa
Wiliiard Gaunt
LeGrande
Tow
W. W. McCalister
East Second ‘Street
H. G. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Eva E H. Maxson
Prascott
Wash
Walla Walla
Ye Rickert
Res Moines
Says Liouor
Saloon
Eng
MIT
Carroll, Ill
Hla Lar
Galloways
S. D
Wisconsin
MT. Garroll
McLeod and
W. BE Reed Lucky Man
Dreamland
Sarl Munger
Charles B. Ransier
Bane
Munger
Eva McCune
O. 5. Wilson
Miss Munger
Universalist Church
D. H. Cheng
Cheny
Calgary
A. Walker
Ainsworth, Town
Halkiays
Helr
Mra. J. Wb. Abzter
South Street
Grance H. Canteny
Washington Bureau Daily Reporter
Thomson “Christ
Waterlooan
Any Other
Hawke
Tye State
Moat
Department of Agriculture
South
Hfe Commission
Buréau of Plant Industry
S. A. Knapp
Ayn Massea
Husted
Geonor H. Canter
Washington Bureau Daily Reporters
Animal Pet
M. Giddy
Austinvile
Trionda
D. Nichols
Sheldon
Diva
E. Q. Stevens
J. Riordan
Anna Bailey
Cedar Rapida Vielting
G. J. Huckley
Dubudas
Hunday
Walter Potter
Greene
Ara
H. Blam
F. M. Devondort
Ildera
J. A. Bille
Perry
Parente
J. G. Woods
Woods Home
M. H. Hathwey of
Cedornils
R. B. Braner
Mra. H. Ughmer
J. A. Hollingworth
Lesh W. D. Lashbroote
GN. Mortle and
Wifs
David Tyrrell
Sib Pleasant
Charles Drewes
Third Infantry
Gev- Tagay
Campbell
Fort Des Moines
Bel
Angelino Campbell
J. J. Lamson
Anemosa
West Third Agenus
HE. H. Peddicord
Peverrl Wack
Minttesote
Compucretal House
Miller
Adolph H. Anderson
Hancock County
K. O. Srager
Geo
B. Shoetmaker
Beasie
Shell ‘Rock
A. B. Shoemaker
Toledo
BE. Rey Shoemaker
Shoemaker
del Rio
Texas
Bernard Brown
Security Land Co
Waterloo Commercial’ Travalera ‘Association
Tawrence Cuvaten
Hh, IP
Netaon
Caulk
Cedar Palla
Dor
J. A. Jerger
Jergér
Jerger
W. DB
Hickey
Wil
Lensea
Scott Murray
New Hartford
Amanda Koobs
Grundy Center
Christopher Chitty
Mary Duffora Allen
Navada
Orrin Fry
Myrtla Wrisby
Faporte
Boley & Law
Henderton @eugatora
Taylor
Nichols Central Shops
Om Vicyea
Inatcuc Diona Ara
Lees
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