Aftermath of Oliver Episode Sparks Law and Order League
Three Oliver meetings produced actions in Waverly with Fred Seibert aiding arrest of Hankner, a saloon keeper, for assault after a riot. Hankner paid fine. Chicago trip delayed his arrest. A new law and order league formed to enforce statutes and curb illegal liquor and tobacco sales to minors. A Y M G chapter is planned at Congregational church with strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyerly
Oliver
Fred Seibert
Adam Hankner
Waverly
Hankner
Chicago
Young New
Congregational Church
Y. MG. A
River Almost Claimed Him in Treacherous Mississippi
Dubuque report details Michael Hennessy nearly drowning after falling from an ice scraper edge on the Mississippi. He clung to the plow for fifteen minutes as fellow workers failed to reach him through floating ice. Rescued with a pike pole, he was unconscious and benumbed but survived, marking the season's first river accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Michael Hennessy
Mississippi
Big River
Lea Jed
Asia
Hennessy
Ieveen
Fee
Aton
Lake bed in litigation in Webster City district court
In Webster City on Feb. 3 Geo Chamberlain began four foreclosure actions in district court against second mortgages on the Rose Grove lake bed of nearly 900 acres. The case, tied to a disputed lake bed title previously sold at sheriff’s sale December 26, 1905, involves substantial claims and long history with land commissioners and the interior department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Chamberlain
Thinity
District Court
Iowa
Rose Grove Township
Trompson
State Bank of
Willliams
Ted
Secon
Department of the Interior
Washington
Woman Taken to Hospital After Illnesses in Independence
Ming Belle Hollapeter, a nineteen year old woman, was taken to Independence Hospital this afternoon on a physician's advice. She has suffered epileptic fits since December 1903 and has been under medical care for years. The report notes a particularly sorrowful situation and mentions the Corn Well Meat Pratuners group forming a Marengo chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Belle Hollapeter
Independence
Short legislative sessions in Des Moines preview bills
In Des Moines on February 3, lawmakers held short sessions. The Senate indefinitely postponed the Hayward bill on cruelty to animals. A Young of Calhoun bill would require clear labeling on patent medicines and classify those with specified substances. In the House Greene proposed a $5,000 homestead exemption value and $40 monthly wage exemption, while Chassell and Tegart backed reports of executors and collateral inheritance tax actions, urging county attorneys to start sick tax suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sénate
Hayward
Young
Cal- Loun
Gunsalus and Merritt Driver on Chautauqua Program
Waterloo Chautauqua management selects Gnusai lus and Dr John Merritt Driver for July lectures at Cedar River park. Driver will speak July 12 and Gun Saulus on July 6, both well known in Waterloo. Fundraising for a new auditorium advances as stock sales proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Secotmbe
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible” Institute
Thich
Cedar River Bark
Gubsavilas
John Merritt Driver
Gistus
Driver
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Greater Chautauqua
Waterlug
College Reunion Planned by War for Business College
President A W R Harvey and staff announce a large reunion for former students next Friday evening at the Y M C A building. Rev L Loveland will lecture on Mammoth Cave, with music and entertainment to follow. About 1,200 alumni from Waterloo and nearby towns expected, including current students and past attendees. The event aims to be among the largest county school meetings outside Cedar Falls normal. A social gathering in the Y M C A parlors will cap the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. WR. Harvey
Business College
L. Loveland
Mammoth Cave
Waterloo
Harvey
Harty
Cedar Falls
VY. M. GC. A
Loveland
New Owner Takes Charge Of Local Millinery Store
Misa Loalge Morris from Charles City assumes control of Mrs. George Van Duyne millinery store in U. F. G. A. building. The Fresa of Charles City says Miss Morris has been a successful miner and profitable businesswoman for three years and patrons will wish her well in her new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Loalge Morris
Charles City
George van Duyne
U. If G. A
Aliss Morris
Fresa
Purse Found on Skirt Wardrobe Returns to Hartnett Relatives
A real Steam Laundry worker Miss Cattle Will found a roll of 485 dollars in the pocket of an under skirt and returned it to Mrs. Bridget Hartnett’s relatives. The purse held 50 dollars more later recovered by three high school girls. Hartnett’s heirs were notified. a reward of 10 dollars was given to Miss Will, and authorities seek the pocketbook thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
noUea
Dan Hartnett
Birs. L. ‘Takin
Bridget Hartnett
Achool
Jejo
Padles
Switzer withdraws from Waterloo police judges race
Attorney A B Switzer, who announced his Waterloo police judge bid, states he will withdraw due to a conflict with continuing legal practice. The situation creates uncertainty in filling the office as several lawyers would run if their practice isn’t barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attomney
A. B. Switzer
Waterloo
StWitzer
Theatre interest spurs move on East Fourth Street
WR Gourley manager of the Mir ror theatre in Des Moines seeks a new home for a playhouse. He is eyeing the vacated East Fourth street quarters once used by Troxel Purpurature company. Gourley has run theatres in Montana and the West and plans to close his Des Moines operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WR. Gourley
Mirror Theatre
Dea Moines
East Fourth Street
Gourley
Montane
Des Moines
Lfy
Guy Sibert
Chicago
Albert
East Side
Great Western
Pat
West Park Avenue
McKinley Birthday Program At Locust Street Home
Yesterday afternoon the W. R. club hosted by Hopkins at Locust Street celebrated McKinley’s birthday with a memorial program. The decorated rooms featured pink carnations and a series of lessons drawn from the readings by Miss Kistner and other members. Fifty ladies attended, and refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre. L
Hopkins
W. R
Locust Street
Pio
Charities aided more in January with lower county cost
Klingaman reports January 1906 aid increased from 1905 while saving the county $169.91 due to Associated Charities and milder winter. Cases include a west side family with a mother and six children, a deserted wife with fever, and a poor family supported by washing and other help. Legal notices involve rent claims and loan notes. social notes mention a wedding trip and altered reception plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 7 Kilingaman
Paoula
Trnuary
Saiva- Hon Avay
Knoxville
D Mothan
Alek
Desthe
Salvation Army siege to bring Major Smith to Waterloo corps
Major Smith founder of the Salvation Army in Waterloo will visit from February 11 to 24 to help with a revival as part of a nationwide siege. Lieutenant J A Stromberg and Capt H A Kinp prepare in Chisago and Yarecthents, with six new converts and 41 soldiers in Waterloo, reflecting renewed activity after a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stromberg
Leutenant
Salvation Army
I Chisago
Une Focal Corps
H. A. Kinp
Stromberg
Mr. Stromberg
Capt. Tripp
Ha Hull
Ail Corps
United States
Tripp Tins Tadg
Yarecthents
Shig City
Smth
Dead Homes
Waterloo
Waterloo Corps
Moor Smith
Bothi
Menry Strong
Daltot
Drugists Hold Annual Meeting in Logan House Parlour
The Blackhawk County Druggists Association met Friday evening at the Logan house parlour to reelect officers for the coming year. Attendance was good and W. R. Howell and Col. Dubie attended. Col. Dubie, a veteran druggist dating from 1851, gave a lengthy address on the trade, sharing memories of the 1860s. A banquet followed in the hotel dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Waterloo and Cedar Falls churches featured in Western World article
Des Moines publisher Brennan of the Western World visited Waterloo to gather data on local churches and factories for a feature article with illustrations. The team will also cover Cedar Falls churches for the same piece, aiming at a broad state circulation of 110000 and lasting promotion for the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. la. Brennan
Des Moines
Waterloo
Brennan
Cedar Falla
Herman
Emil Schoenbacker
Kilnger
South
California
Nellie Whitney
South Dakota
Independence Avenue
A. E. Whitney
Volga
Theadwy
Ames
Ig Wald
Cedar Malls
George Baughman
Atmas
J. H Killmar
Barber Aaphair Co
Cily
Fargo
Grand Parks
N. DD
Hig
Deal
Matnes
Kimar
Hospital work commended by board of trade secretary
H B White, secretary of the board of trade, urges moving forward with a hospital project proposed by German Catholics as a major city advertisement and a premier charity institution. He cites Gathollp Hospital and Moray Hospital in Dubuque as examples of care for the poor at actual cost, noting a recent operation cost about 90 dollars including a surgeon’s fee of five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B White
Board of Trade
Als
Werterlug
Mr. White
Gathollp
Moray Hospital
Dubuque
Capes
Waterloo
Change in camp life plan for Des Moines militia encampment
Major Fisher argues that a full summer encampment should not be attempted at once and favors ten days of marching with tents pitched away from a stationary camp. Officers worry about whether troops can adapt and weather could complicate travel. General Parlit's ideas are noted, with support for modification by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company B
Iowa National Guards
Yard
F. Ki
Visher
Waterloo
Calla
Parlit
North Tama Meat Producers Meet Elects Officers
The North Tama Meat Producers Association held its annual meeting in Anil Tuesday with strong attendance. Ward Wilson and R C Wood were named secretary and treasurer, W W Meckhinney president of the board, with directors Jaca Alrrine John Young C W Lambert and Peter Fitt. Delegates to the state convention at De Atrines were elected. Dues set at 1.50 for state expenses and 0.50 for county. Secretary and treasurer awarded 10 dollars yearly. The region boasted a paid up membership of fifty seven last year. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Tama
Ward Wilson
R. C. Wood
Aml Tresanver
W.W. Meckhinney
Jaca Alrrine
John, . Young
C.W. Lambert
Peter Fitt
McRibinney
John Stirling
Towata
Cedar Falls News Roundup Highlights Local Moves
Cedar Falls notes report daily ship shipments, visits by residents to Waterloo, and family trips to Cedar Falls. Local business upgrades include a new candy kitchen fountain and plans for a Chicago venture. a creamery fire causes $3000 loss with $1800 insured, prompting rebuild talks. A large sugar beet cultivation meeting aims to locate a 250 acre Waverly plant with $740000 to $1,000,000 investment and 460 jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondon
Cedar Falls
New Yorke
Menta
Promnent
Reuson
Norrik
Che Ianagement
Waverly Company
Ag Hoon Og
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Law and Order League
M. G. AL
River
Him
the Corn Well Meat Pratuners’ of
Pocinulen
Marengo
Gunsaulus
DR. Merritt
Management ‘of
Chautauqua Makes
A. F. Harvey
Charles City Daily Press
Carrie Will
Switzer
Rocky Mountain
Waneler Bros. & Todd
Klingaman
Aste Sandlord
Ben
Charles P. Guenther Bag
Sandlord
W. C
3. E. Smith
Jesup
WO. Smith
A. F P. Tunke
Farmer's Bank
N Jashp
Tinks
Guenther
TutkAel Black
Anita
North Dalkota
Janary
Major Smith
Army News
WII
Ang
A. W. Kentwon
Lafayeste
By White
Catholic Sisterhood
Major Fisher
Hollister
Wanogler Bros
Tedd
North Tame Meat Producers
Rocky Mountain Tea
Wangler Bros. & Todt
Hoysen & Robison
Imade
Webster
Indianapolia
Mra
Austin Burt
Dorothy
J. M. Bennett
Brooklyn
Towa
Cedar Palisa
Masdames Leonard
Slovendon
Leonard
Arthur Bales
King
Howard
Lary
Serion
W. W. Gist
Oscen Slifer
Gromly Center
Alty
Russ Brad
Cedar Falle Candy Kitchen
Albert Merrill T
Wnelo
Babcock
Wisconsin
Mareh
Wrterloo Y.M.G.A
Seog
Willan Ott
N. McHugh
George Eberhart
Idaho
Oscar Knapp
Thirteenth
Bluff
la Grande Orchestra
Mt Hast
Mra. J. O. Knox
Ra. J.B. Newman
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