Illness fatal to John H. Mason prominent Waterloo grocer
John H. Mason, a leading Waterloo grocer long active in Cedar Falls and Waterloo trade circles, died Monday after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 60, survived by his widow and four children, with funeral services set for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from his Franklin Street home under Rev. D. Hull. Mason built a large, trusted business, held many local lodge memberships, and continued directing affairs despite worsening condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Mazon
Waterloo
Mason
Mast Fourth Street
Aishowe
Franklin Street
Niente
Sehiel & Carson
Suid
Ata
J. H. Mason
George B. Lichty
Fim
Woodrut, Mason & Morgan
J. B. Mason & Co
Cedar Falls
Mason, Andrews and Wyth Company
John Mason
Universal
Cedar Falfale
Mrs McGonegal Dies After Short Illness In Mobile Street Home
Mrs George McGonegal died Tuesday morning at her Mobile street home after a four day illness of pneumonia. Born Oliva May Bary at Brandon in Buchanan county on July 8 1865, she married George McGonegal November 29 1952. They had twelve children named Hinora May Mary Ellen Eile Corina Jennie Sephena Gracia Evelyn Alfrieda Kyla Amelie Willa Franklin Josephine Haley Samuel Henry and Daniel Stanton. five earlier died Befle Alfrieda William Samuel and Daniel. Survived by husband and one brother William Sary of Commercial street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGonegal
McGonegal
Hinora May
Mary Elen
Eile
Corina
Jennie Sephena
Gracia
Evelyn
Alfrieda
Kya Amelie
Willa
Franklin
Josephine
Haley
Samuel
Henry
Daniel Stanton
Fle
Wiliam
Daniel
William Sary
Commercial Street
Clara Falkenstein
Henry Falkenstein
St. Croix Falls
Wis
Maude
Thomas
Willie
Gladys
Jerome
Jace
Bames
Pine City
Minn
Waterloo
Slander Suit Dismissed In District Court
In a dramatic district court session, Mrs. J W Hamiltons slander case against Rev B Meloy was dismissed without prejudice after lengthy arguments by Wenner and McCoy The suit claimed damages over alleged rumors and a church trial pushing resignation of a Sunday school teacher The ruling clears the way for a potential future filing and shifts focus to a concurrent divorce bid by Mrs Clara Falkenstein against Henry Falkenstein with custody disputes indicated The record also notes probate actions and real estate transfers in Waterloo Morning Side area including sale by Mrs John J Gravatte to A E Glenny and a promissory note collection suit against E Rudmond and W F Elghtey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenner & McCoy
J. W. Hamilton
B. Motoy
Circlea
Seyern
United Evangelical Society
Thal
Nelle
Neille MM
Frank
Laporte
United Evangelical Church
Meloy
Mra
Low Smith
William B. Wood
John J. Gravatte
A. E Glenny
Dex Moines County
Waterloo
E. Rudmond
W. F. Elghtney
Petiion
Wwff
Elghtey
Veteran Laporte resident dies after long illness
TAPS FOR A VETERAN EVENING AT 6 O CLOCK. LIVED AT LAPORTE CITY Gave Country Valuable Service When In Need Resident of Laporte Forty Years Monday evening at Charles A Mitchell his home in Laporte after prolonged illness which developed into dementia causing his death. Deceased was nearly seventy, leaving a wife and daughter Mrs Joe Geren of Des Moines two brothers in Laporte and two grandchildren. Services will be in charge of the G A R post of Laporte and attended by Waterloo post members with interment in the Laporte cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Mason
Waterloo
Waterloo Lodge
Tabernacle
My. Ascaron Commandery
Knights Templar
Queen Castle
Golden
Cornells Royal Arcanum
Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pything
The
Odd Fellows
Woodmen of the World
Oybie
Hittle
Judson
Lloyd
Manon
Mattie Messinger
Dideserve
Charles A. Mitchell
Laporte
Mr. Mitchell
Deceared
Jeaves
Joe Geren
Des Moines
David
Henry
Grant
Geren
Waterloo Post
Old Soldier Stricken In Laporte. Dr Reed Suffering Stroke
Dr T L Reed a longtime Laporte dentist is at Hotel Terry after a severe stroke of paralysis with recovery doubtful. The 20 year resident and former soldier has limited prospects for recovery and remains under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Reed
Laporta City
T. I. Reed
Laporte
Terry
Visitor with smallpox reported in Dunkerton
H. M. Koester of Dunkerton was sent to a detention hospital Tuesday after showing a well developed smallpox case. He walked the streets before examination, then was taken to an east side physician who confirmed the illness. Police and Health Officer Sumner ordered fumigation and isolation to prevent spread. Koester, about 22, is described as severely afflicted. Eleven total cases are noted, nine cared for at the detention hospital. The billard parlor and barber shop run by W. H. Jenks near the Commercial National Bank closed. Jenks and wife plan to move to Kansas City this week. Duella Raymond and brother W. moved to 409 West Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Koester
Dunkerton
East Side
Sumner
Koenter
W. H. Jenks
Commercial National Bank
Guy Jenks
Kansas City
Waterloo Live Stock Sale Promises Strong Attendance
Nature and Hela prepared a party defenant in this action with the request his interest. Extensive preparations are under way for the Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co sale set for Friday and Saturday this week. Local buyers have been active purchasing horses for the sale, with promoters predicting the best sale ever held in the pavilion. Old consignors will attend with consignments and buyers from across the country will be on hand to place orders for various classes. Despite fewer winter sales, the market remains stable with satisfactory prices and buyers returning over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co
Dragon
Con
Rignars
Nore
Johnson Claim Frames $430 Commission Suit in Texas Land Sale
A. W. Johnson and M. D. Morgan, trading as Morgan & Johnson, sue W. P. Soash Land Co. for $430 with 6 percent interest from April 6, 1907. They allege agents secured 960 acres sold for $11,400 and agreed to 50 cents per acre, later accepting partial payments totaling $60, leaving a balance claimed as $430. The case notes association in Kansas City and movement of operations to redefine duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Johnson
Ce Allison
Blackhawk
W.P. Soash Land Company
Texas
Tim
M. D Morgan
Armhams
Morgan & Johnson
Alison
Srs
Soash Land Company
Datlam
W.3. Mead
Robert Camp
Parkersburg
Johnson
oOo
Dk Lee
Tae & Aguring
Ace
Hamlet lecture attracts Grace Methodist audience
The Grace Methodist Church auditorium hosted Rev. William AS Quata of St James Chicago who spoke on Hamlet drawing Shakespeare lovers. The next lecture will feature President A. B. Storma of Iowa State College Ames on March 5 or 20.
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Grace Methodist Church
William
St. James M. Ee Church
Chicago
Quala
Waterloo
A. B. Storma
Iowa State College
Ames
Local Notes and Visits Across Town and County
A Nebraska style column records visits by Augustine Schmitt from South Dakota and A L Wheeler of Nelson County North Dakota. Farmers discuss poultry remedies, cattle sales in Chicago, and upcoming marriages Lena Schmitt to William Struble. Local news covers weather, legal hints, and church revival with community updates and social events.
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Augustine Schmitt
South Dakota
A. L. Wheeler
Nelson County
North Dakota
Lester
Phifer
Aly
Fred
Robinson
William Nesfield
Fremont Story
Renz
J. Ortner
Grant Cartes
Art Agnew
Chicago
Nick Wellner II
Alck
Migs Lena Schmitt
Wiliam Struble
Eagle
Barclay
Dave Schuler
E. W. Mages
George Robin
Pule Egles
Oup
Joln Seuffert
Sacramento
Calif
Mears
Pickett
Farmers Attend Northeastern Iowa Short Course Prizes Draw
The Ames caltexa Manchester short course in agriculture runs February 10 to 16 under expert direction. Magnificent prizes are offered for a corn contest tied to the prison award. Blackhawk county farmers show keen interest and expect strong representation. Tuition varies from 2.00 to 3.09, with favorable conditions promised for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Amescaltexa
Manchester
Blackhawk County
Box social draws crowd at school house and more
A rural community report notes a lively box social at the school house Friday with twenty five boxes sold and Miss Dora Lenius capturing the high priced box. The piece also lists attendees and local happenings including a corn contest for multiple nearby counties with detailed prize plans and entry rules.
Steffenson and Anderson Celebrate Marriage in Story City
Mine Anna Steffen daughter of Newhall Town and Otis Anderson of Story City wed yesterday at First Lutheran Church with Rev Hugo Lutz officiating. The procession returned to the Bruner home for a wedding supper as friends toasted the couple. The groom, a Story City mail carrier and brother of Mrs Bruner, will reside in Waterloo and Freeport before settling in Story City. the bride is described as accomplished and popular. They will be at home in Story City around February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Abbott
Independence
Our Town
David Hond
W. A. Albert
Grip
Grandma Bhrouse
J.D. Perry
John Bearbower
George
Gillam
Calfornia
Ain
Cedar Falla
Oldfather
Charles City
M. E
Anna Steffen
Newhall
Town
Otis Anderson
Story City
Luth Wan
Hugo Lutz
Bes. William Iuner
Mina Stella Anderson
Stary City
Wiliam Anderson
Vreeport
William Bruner
Almond Street
Bruner
Hay
Waterloo
Stefferison
Indy
Hature
Freeport
Must Care For Stock Damaged In Transit Case
In Wilani Crownover v Chicago Great Western Railway the court awards $1,000 to plaintiff for stock loss after delays and missing stock cars caused Percheron horses to arrive in poor condition. The settlement, brokered by Boles & Law, covers costs with the railway to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahiai
Wilani
Chicago Great Western Railway
Crownover
Hudson
Iowa
Hirdyon
Dromix
Dlaintiy
Oslwein
Dubuque
Boles & Law
Plais
Three Cornered Fight Narrows to Waterloo Disturbance
Fred Brundage Ed Brundage and C W Riley traveled from Mooreville Town to Waterloo to settle a dispute over a Waterloo lumber yard. The trio fought near the lumber yard behind the city hall. A cap officer intervened and they were placed in the cooler. Judge fined each ten dollars and fifty cents. Fred unable to pay received two days on bread and water. Ed paid two dollars and Riley paid five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Ed. Brundage
W. Riley
Waterloo
Mooreville
Foulfy
Riley
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Radecunagh
Geo. McGonegal
J. B. Meloy
J. W. Ham
Ilton
Charles Mitchell
Laporte City
Duella Raymond
W. E. Geen
West Seventh Streat
Nature and
Hela
Hla
Allison Sues
Soash Lang Co
Commission
Bennington
Olalivedaw
Waverly
Thomer County
G. Maile
Nelethor
Jim
Tina
John Kurtt
Hilda Dredan
Gur. Meier
J. Sass
Christ
Notting
Hilda Nolting
Bredow
Katie Moore
Honolul
Amo Township
Brandon
Mark Brown
Jamey Hart
Davenport
Frad. Wilson
Hazleton
Ita
Nelson& Bollox
Ladies Aid Society
Harriet Connitt
Prizon
Spring Creek
Dora Lenius
Lydian Schroeder
Bernard Widdle
Tuck
Charles Solintiate
Margie Fenstermaket
Mise Minnia Mishael
Mines Binnehe
Ruth
George Buchan
Jay Wohl
Nick Kles
Jesup
Ranarden
Anguar Kren
Clara Huck
C. Peters
Wil Bonce
Hunter
Wood
Henry Hoppe
Henry Dutike
Butler
Floyd
Miton Howard
Chickasaw
Bremer
Black Hawk
Winnishtak
Fayette
Buchanan
Allamakse
Guyton
Delacewort
Dubuque Cownties
Mesars
Charles Clute
J. E. Prentresa
Stuid
Beane County
Slyon Hi Jeneh
Towa Dairy
Galloway Company
Onion Transter Company
Towa
Thiu
Kelly Manufacturing Company
Waterlon
Gwitt Manufacturing Company
Freeman & Gons
Racine
Wisconsin
Colle Wood & Metal Company
Dubuqua
Poland
PH Auman
Earlville
Steffenson-Anderson
Great Western
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