Courtroom drama with locked door testimony unfolds
The Laporte courtroom heard a double feature of testimony on May 6 and 7 1907 involving Mrs Hamilton Dr Martin and Mrs Frank. Key witnesses described locked doors old kitchen rumors and train timing while others testified about visits to the Hamilton apartments and telephone access. The packed court heard preliminary evidence including postal cards and a counterclaim, with rebuttal focused on the authenticity of communications and the movements of residents through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denveloper
Eatas
George Husman
Hamiiton
Martin
Mildred
Itt
Mabel Goddwin
Hamilton Kise
Hamilton Apartments
Roy Moore
Laporte
Waterloo
Beth Moarning
Bigle Genter
Big Creek
Jones
Hamilton Kizer
Hamilton-Kizer
Atana
Laporte Publiq Unity
Hamilton
Ars. Hamilton
George Hustman
Opticians
Werner
Re. Hamiitan
Frank
Alyteir
Mrs. Hamilton
Rockford
Wenner Cross
Witners
Chicago, Rock Island Road
Staion
Tani
Chicago, Nook Island
Witneas
Merle D. Haven
Longaker
A. K. Longakat
Nellies M. Frank
George
Nell
Dr. Martin
Rebeeca Hamilton
Mitchell
la Parte
Teamn
Bailey
Frank Barr
Laporte Public Utility Company
Wenner
Suit Filed Over Damages From Illinois Central
In Kentucky, a man sues the Illinois Central for 1800 dollars claiming injury while employed constructing a passenger station. An improvised oven to thaw frozen sand exploded injuring his eye, leaving him nearly blind for months and incurring medical costs and missed wages. The case, argued by M. J. Butterfield, awaits next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Carpentry
Agalney
Minols Central Railroad Company
H. R. Newman
Pleintii
M. J. Butterfield
Pioneer history correction clarifies early house count
In a correction following Feb 7, the Reporter clarifies that early on there were at least three houses between the blue house and Fifteen Mile Grove, naming A W Gardner near Millexs Creek, the James Casey then Lorenzo Moore house, the John Secoy house, and Theodore Moore era homes, all north of the grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigke
A. W. .Gardner
Millex's Creek
Bateman
Wraterloo
James Casey
Lorenzo Moore
John Secoy
Secoy
Theodore Moore
Mule Grove
Windmill and Engine Agency Shifts to Waterloo
Loran Padden and Son move the windmill and gasoline engine business from Fredericksburg to Waterloo. They become the distributing point for Monitor windmills and Baker Manufacturing engines with better shipping facilities. Mr and Mrs How plan to reside in Waterloo to manage the growing trade in the surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predericksburg
Waterloo
Loran Padden
Padden
Sone Ely
Local Market Report from Waterloo February Market Conditions
The Waterloo market shows steady to dull trends with buyers reluctant and eastern reports flagging slow improvement. Prices for cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, butter, flour, feed, hay, and hides are listed with specific weekly quotations and notes on light receipts and stock levels.
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Waterloo
Fowe
Camere
Springers
Ie Pak
Timothy
Burns Onley Marriage In Cedar Valley
Burns Onley marriage report notes the wedding Saturday night at the bride’s home in Hast Cedar Falia. Rev Noah Garwick officiated with Clifford Onley as groom. The groom serves as a substitute carrier on rural routes. The bride, formerly married to Charles Burns, is the divorcee whose husband was imprisoned for ten years for the murder of her father Barttote Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falia
Jogie Stone-Burns
Barttote Stone
Evangelistic meetings begin at First Presbyterian church
The First Presbyterian congregation will host evangelistic meetings starting tonight at 7 30 led by Rev Marcus P McGlure of Council Bluffs who will preach nightly except Saturday He is pastor of First Presbyterian in Council Bluffs noted as an influential preacher Music will be led by Rev Scott W Smith of Cedar Rapids sang by a chart choir and Iowa synodical male quartet participation Expected large opening night attendance signals a splendid week ahead with Mr Smith as a strong musical leader
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Pibeols
Llinois Cen Lotral
OS W
Fred
Raymond Cornet Band
Mmes
Mary Kunkle
Granville
Lena *Beamitt
OR. Meyere
C.J. Kirby
Smith & Mangin
Nick Wellner
William Rush
Joe Raymond
Waterloo
N. Wellner
C. Boyd
McWillems
Hank Heiple
McHenry
J. L. Maurer
New York
F. J. Schmitt
Porner
AL Fuchs
Phelps
Gunther
John Meaney
Barclay
Rev
Nelson of
Raymond
Lebner
Herman Bongartz
Plakens and
Maud Courier
Knugsens
Walters
Hudson
Joan Barker
Grundy Center
Wes
Canada
Jeppie Schultz
Grant Hoffman
A&a
Fenure
Aid Society
League
Gerald Billngs
Will Reisinger
M. E
Braddock Reisinger
New Wartford
First, Presbyterian Church
Marcus P.mcglure
Council Blutts
McClure
First Presbyterian Church
Splandid
Traveling Men's Annual Anniversary Ball in Waterloo
The Waterloo Traveling Men's association marks its fourteenth anniversary with a dinner and merrymaking at K of P hall next Saturday evening February 16. Supper at 7:09 will be served promptly followed by hours of festivities for members and their ladies. A prior Webster City article discussed Illinois Central plans affecting nearby Williams and Fort Dodge, but Superintendent Jones dismissed any such changes as not under consideration by railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Traveling Men's Association
K. of P. Hall
Waterloo
Webster
Ity
DiMocls Central
Fort Dodge
Williams
Willams
Yeturn
Chicago To Receive 1 Million Back Tax Settlement
Chicago and Cook County prepare to receive a 1 million dollar payment from the Marshall Field estate in full settlement of two year old back tax claims. The net offer of 1,000,200 dollars was deemed better than pursuing lesser claims, with court action expected to finalize the settlement this week. The accord may influence similar tax disputes with other estates, including the Yorke case reviewed by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marshall Field
Fin Hanel
Harry A. Lewis
Lewis
John
J. Wilson
Circuit Court
Yorkes
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Frank Slander
Gase
J. B. Meloy
United Evangelent
Fb. Hitaillon
Kimball
Neb
Casa
Irrin Front Laporte
Burnham
Frank Burnham
Mia
Wangler .Bros
Haddemaw
M. H. Heddeman
United Evangelical Church
Leen Avenue
Dune Street
Statlacher
Barrlett& Me
Ni Ue
I‘erment
Fairview Cemetery
Dollister
Wangler Bros
L.t. Coleman
Tinots Central
Mendota
Ili
Owensborough
Wilbert Shallenberger
Logan Hotel
Orrice Hovas
Sunda
Bhullenbeimar
Bright
Rackronce Girad
Dusiauss
Atc
Peeketon, Ky
Dewar
Dunkerton
John Stewart
Frank Dole
Alexander
Cunningham
Fidependence
Peisinger
Standard Oil Co
FL W. Smith
John Maurer
Texas
Joe
Ortiér
Nick
Érippe
Syed
T'Meyera
Sour City
Charlie Meyers
Matt
Risse
Lizzie Muhile
Gust. Schmitt
Blegin Business
Oran Padden & Son
Oye
Ieee
Ram
Beavit ® Trust Co
Burns Onley
Charles Burns
Legond
Seles
Presbyterian Church
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