Eye Witness Testimony in Laporte Slender Case Core
In Laporte a high profile hearing features Mrs. Hamilton on the stand as testimony centers on a claim of slander involving Mrs. Frank and Dr. Martin. Eyewitnesses describe Hamilton sitting on Dr. Martin's lap and a close view from across the street, as lawyers contend over admissibility of post cards and letters.
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Iran
J. W. Hamilton
Piaintin
Aherney Mears
Meara
Maorilton
Frank
Mr. Martin
Witness
Dora Steats Fox
Jaunt RB
Hamilton
Martin Dat
de Feline
Sec
Houe
George Husman
Hitt
Goodwin
Iesides
Wall
McCoy
Mrs. Frank
Hester McBride
Mildred Hitt
Laporte
Martin
Hampton
Ofice
Dr. Martin
Mrs. Hampton
Migs Kolb
Siri
Mente
Jehair
Mabel Goodwin
Lapoda
Defendant
Plaintiff
Former resident Vincent reports death of O. S. Wellman
Vincent of Bills South Dakota, longtime Blackhawk county farmer, informs the Reporter of the death of O S Wellman at his daughter Mrs Arthur Whealey’s home. Born Franklin County Vermont April 18 1848, he pioneer farmed Moody county Iowa before moving to Moody South Dakota in 1882 and later to Flandreau in 1899. He was a noted fruit grower and active in East Jagenville Methodist Church Sunday school. Mrs Wellman died in 1894 and since then he lived with his daughter.
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Vincent
Bills
South Dakota
Blackhawk County
Co 3
Wellman
Flandreau
D. D
Wall
Vincentenet
Sioux Falls
O. S. Wellman
Moony County
Arthur Whealey
Pranklin County
Vermont
Bremer County
Iowa
Moody County
Uts
Ars. Wellman
Barn Fire Destroys Cow Stable at Waterloo Lumber Site
A fire at a Waterloo Lumber Company barn destroyed one cow and hay stock after a lantern left by owner Neal Brown allegedly started the blaze. Neighbors aided, firefighters faced waterlogged footing in cold winds. damage totaled with $500 barn insurance and $109 stock insured by Des Moines insurer Frenen & Jameson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nppet
Waterloo- Lumbar Company
Neal Brown
Hrows
Ned
Brown
Tatum
Wayterloo Lumber Company
Des Moines Insurance Company
Frenen & Jameson
Frank Wilcox Dies After Prolonged Illness At 79
Frank Wilcox dies at his nephew’s home after an extended period of illness described as old age decline. Born in 1829 in Connecticut, he never married and lived with his nephew since moving to Iowa. Immediate relatives include three nieces and a nephew. Funeral Sunday at the Wilcox home at one o clock, with interment to follow conducted by Rev. H G Beeman.
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Clark Raviin
Clark M. Ravin
Laporte
Bet
Grant
Hamiilton
Franke
Hamilton
Mrs. Hamilton
Harton
Rebecca Hamilton
Hier
F. Solomon
Ravlin
J. B. Mayes
J.B. Mayes
EL Wilcox
Iagny
Shiness
Wilcox
Connecticut
Iown
J. Stark
John, Brainard
Mra
Rey. H.G .Beeman
Quasqueton Votes on Utilities and Rail Improvements
Voters in Quasqueton will decide next Monday on franchise ordinances for electric light and water works. Iowa & Northwestern Railway seeks permission to pursue improvements, seen as boosting town value alongside a railroad. President Stephen B. Howard may attend the election amid ongoing line work by J F Lacock.
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Quasqueton
Iowa & Northwestern Railway Company
Lieté Place
Stephen B. Howard
Quasquet
Waterloo
J. F. Lacock
Waterloo Pair Jailed Over Disorderly Conduct
A Waterloo girl and her sweetheart were jailed on disorderly conduct charges after neighbors complained they visited the lover at his home instead of a hotel. Police found them together, they pled guilty to being in a room together. the man paid 40 dollars and the woman five.
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Waterloo
Thal
Esehethar
Beng
Chautauqua Directors Meet Updates on Talent Selection
The Chautauqua directors met Friday evening at RN Cowin's LaFayette Mock office. No business of importance was transacted. The program committee reported progress toward selecting talent. Miss Chims Kohl remains at home with an attack of scarletina.
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Chautauqua
Cowin
LaFayette
Miss Chims Kohl
Scarictina
Governor speech opens Binexhawk school officials convention
The first Binexhawk county school officers convention held at the courthouse featured an address by A. A. Cummins after moving to the county hall due to old apartments. The gathering discussed matters vital to teachers, pupils, and patrons in a diverse program.
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Binexhawk
A. A. Cummins
Court House
Che
Elly Hall
Waterloo business college grants diplomas in annual commencement
Governor A B Cummins addresses Waterloo graduates urging golden opportunities and hard work. Forty one students receive diplomas in a ceremony featuring Myers orchestra, Rev Frank Cole, and a farewell by President A F Harvey. Diplomas presented by Gov Cummins. reception follows in M G A parlors.
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Waterloo
Jessie Wyant
Wastarlon
Sadie
Jagua
Reinbéck
Tg 2
Mausic
Myers
Frank Cole
Avenliz
A. B. Summing
Gov. Cummins
A. “F Harvey
Harvey
J. B.johnson
Gov Cummins Guests at Ellis Hotel Banquet
A Waterloo gathering at the Ellis hotel Friday night welcomed Gov. Cummins and about thirty Waterloo citizens. A dinner followed with speeches by C W Mullan Guy A Feely B T Swisher and others. Toastmaster Alfred Longley presided as old-time forces were urged to unite. No alcohol was served and the governor spoke briefly indicating fatigue with his own speeches.
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Ellis Hotel
Waterloo Business College
Waterloo
Guy A. Feely
B. T. Swisher
C. BL Pickett
G. L. Kingsley
Bamons Josp
C. D. Kern
Tiis
Many Sales Coming Auctioneers Report Strong Attendance
The auction season shows unusually large attendance at recent sales with many more to come this month. Several sales are scheduled around Feb 12 to Feb 27 on farms near Dunkerton Waterloo and Dewar with bidders from Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Officiating officers from Cedar Rapids announce a February 18 instruction session for regimental officers and Des Moines exams in March. Major Fisher, Lieut Gelat, and Capt G W Catto s are named attendees. Mrs W E Shimer of Hudson visits Dunkerton area to see her mother Mrs D W Wilson and brother F L M Wilson.
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County Temple of Justice
Baily
la Porte
Laporte
Carl Munger
Waterloo
Phifer
Ats
T. L. Reinhart
Dunkerton
Ball& Bidek
G. Schultz
Town
Smith Bros
Neymeyer Bros
Dewar
Don Kirby
Bare Jelay
Albert Fucharstate
Newar
Cantal
C. W." Cotten
Cedar Rapids
Major Fisher
Gelat
CG. W. Cattos
Board of
Des Moines
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Mony
Lens
Higgins
Dyarsville
Bryant
Blairstown
Hetg
Blairs Ing
Latorte
Vaporte
Pienson
Weliner
Jina
Coureet
Obrecrosa
Lucas
Bunny Heath
Bunty Heath
H. Snyder & Co
Mulcahy
Frink
Chrisian
H. H. Keiser
Frank Relalive
Ham
Ton ‘Rerssle
Counzel
Heath
Crosa
George Hugman
Laporte Public Utilty Company
Uta Bnaleas
Hamilton's
Werner & McCoy
Hanger
Mears & Levejoy
This Ciy
Wenner
Meloy
Mears
Lovejoy
Hueman Gross
Warner
Rooma
Mmy
Ms. Hamilton
Vlew
Hougeplants
Epot
Atyo
Terry
Kelly
Miss Hitt
Gmc
Bha'diza
Hamilton Rooms
Birs
Hamitton
Nissan
Axtell-Bellenger
Flossie Axtell-Bellenger
Flossie Axtell
Momg
Miss McBride
DEAQ
G. S. Wellman
Flandreau, & Cy
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Propel Complete Counse
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Ture of the
W.E. Shimer
Hudson Jg
City
D. W. Wilson
FL M Wilson
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