Death at Sycamore crossing H C Heddaman Killed
H C Heddaman died instantly when his sleigh was struck by Illinois Central No 2032 near the Sycamore Street crossing on the belt line. The accident occurred about 8 02 Friday morning as he headed toward Raymond with Harry Bartlett to haul corn. Engine crew, including Engineer Wm Alderman and Fireman C W Hersh, reported the sleigh wedged on the pilot before the engine could be halted. Witnesses described the sleigh being split and Heddaman thrown onto the engine pilot, his head crushed. He left a wife and seven children, with the eldest adult son and a 9 year old daughter among the survivors.
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H.C. HeddAman
Imnois Central Belt Line
Sycamore Street
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Heddaman
Frank Fry
Round House
Ripe
Alderman
Hersch
Acc
Henry Heddaman
George Cotlits
Kelly Manufacturing Co
John, Stewart
Henry Barriett
Herddaman
Cousins
Raymond
Harry Bartlett
Bartlett & McFarlane
Bartlett& McFarlane
A. Bartlett
Tragedy on the Great Western as man dies in ride attempt
A New Hampton man known as Nate Randell died when he tried to steal a ride on the Great Western southbound train. His body was mangled between cars near an interlocking tower after he fell between the cars. an inquest ruled accidental death. He lived in New Hampton, with family links in nearby towns, and his funeral followed in town.
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New Hampton
Delbert Randell
Nate
Devon
Young Rendell'aite" Bald
H Ie
Milwaukee
Great Western
A. W. Cotant
John O'Day
WW. J. Nugent
Segre Family Mourns Death in Blackhawk County
The obituary notes Segre, born 1888 in Cedar Falls, moved to Waterloo six years ago and lived in Blackhawk County most of his life. His widow and children, except the eldest, remain at home while a funeral date is set once the son returns from work duties.
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Randal
J,e F. Randall
Minneapolis
County
Heddaman
Cedar Falla
Waterloo
Blackhawk County
Slander Suit Against Dr Martin Attracts Attention In Laporte
In a district court case the slander suit of Hamilton versus Frank draws witnesses. Mrs Hamilton testifies about health decline after circulating stories and details of Dr Martin visitations at her home, with noted times from May 1907. The trial includes multiple witnesses recounting claims, visits, and alleged postings.
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E. Frank
Ulmost
Dr. Martin
Plaintif
Laporte
Platotf
Testimony From Laporte Trial Reveals Franks and Hamilton Rift
The trial heard Mrs. RG Meath and Mrs. Solomon testify to a dispute over a hired girl and alleged remarks about Mrs. Frank. Dr. Martin examined Miss McBride in Laporte on May 11 1907 amid claims of a postcard incident. associate witnesses described rooms at Mrs. Hamilton’s dressmaking parlor and a sequence of conversations regarding gossip and personal conduct.
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Lucas
Iowa
Brent Deal
Martin
Laporte
Remeining
Triad
Miss. McBride
Dr. Martin
Chirch
Luca
Hamilton
Sonagq
Mia
Frank
Rebecca
Fle
Udavout
Geo
Magen
Ars
B. L. Manwell
Miss McBride
Platnotic
Plointiff
Alnee
Mr. Hamilton
Rebecca'a
Rebacon
Ator
Estella Meride
George Terry
John Macy Fallad
Estella McBride
Dohe Mace
Fiessla Axtell
Mleg McBride
Crose
RG. Meath
J. Frank
Boselp
N Laporte
Post Gara
B. Ke Mgawell
Ifa
Washington
Hester ArcBride
Tuuste Voor
Lelng
Betton
Teen Employee Testifies in Mrs Frank Case
A 17 year old girl testified she worked for Mrs Frank for six to seven weeks and described frequent Epidede references at the dressmaking parlor. Under cross examination she said she lived with Mrs Hamilton when not employed elsewhere and was close to Miss Rebecca Hamilton. They were allowed to come and go by their own pleas, with occasional trips to Waterloo and Cedar Raygirds, returning near midnight. the court adjourned to Friday morning.
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Miss Davis
Aries Rebacca Hamilton
Plaintip
Frank
Frank Barr
Laporte
Goodwin
Hitt
Wenner
Rebecca Hamilton
Hamilton
J. W. Hamilton
FT. W. Hamilton
United Evangelical Church of
Laporte Sve
Lucas
Ivan
Lle
My. Mears
Dr. Martin
Pr. Martin
Howr
Slassea
Mgr. Hamilton
Rebecca
Martin
Whetecloo
Miss McBride
Mise McBride
Tod
Waterloo
Uniformity in Textbooks Dominates Blackhawk County Meeting
About fifty Blackhawk county school officers gathered on the city hall third floor to discuss textbook selection and consolidation. President G. P. Robe was chosen chair, Martin Bornaray secretary, with speakers including George F. Johnson and Jon Sibley. They favored uniform textbooks if a competent group of educators leads the effort.
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Blackhawk County
Priday
Schoa
Blackharit County
Lye
Gaorge F. Johnson
Lincoln
Jon Sibley
Ast Waterloo
C. C. Reinsche
Fox
D. FP. Muthaler
Cadar
Hed. Hows of
Orange
H. M. Ashley
Bering Creek
Newton
Washington
Chay, Mathes
Cedar, Falls
Guv
A. J. Grimming
Horse Sale Draws Wide Attention At Waterloo Event
A large crowd attended the Friday sale held by Waterloo Live Stock Commission Company attracting buyers from across the state. Offers were chiefly for general purpose horses with prices from 126 to 140 dollars, some specials reaching 200. Local consignors included Ed Cole Grundy Center Gates of Waverly Cumminga Emmett Reinbeck. Local dealers such as Laie Muller Joe McManus George Thomas J J McGarvey participated actively. Separately, W J Baldwin was noted as a Democratic candidate for state senator in Johnson Iowa district while Senator John Hughes of Williamsburg was expected to run again. Hynee drug store break in yielded watches and cigars. sheriff and constables recovered several rings and a revolver at George Leggett’s home, Leggett arrested. Silas Konkle Clinton’s Arab white watcher died Sunday at over 86. long asthma battle left him unable to sleep in a reclining position.
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Puppore Ahimala
Waterloo
Stock Commission Company
Togalfier
Siday
Cole
Grundy Center
Gates
Waverly
Cumminga
Laie Muller
Joe McManus
George Thomas
J. J. McGarvey
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Silas Konkle
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