Mystery Bride From Civil War Union Disclosed in Inquiry
An elderly man named Ambrose Brattt of Pottsville seeks news of his war era wife Mai years after their November 10 1866 marriage in this city. The inquiry notes Naima was Sarah Galdwell and asks for her whereabouts. Neighbors recall a brief service then separation, with no further word on her fate or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride
Sarah Galdwell
Ambrosé E Bratt
Pott
Caldwell
Calwell
Tecaras
Robbery Threats and a Street Shooting Reported
A saloon owner on Fifth Street Bridge was jumped by two men demanding two slippers and cash. One assailant struck him, then bit and beat him before fleeing toward Casheeray restaurant. Another man, later identified as a printer, left the city on police advice. Separate incidents include a hand wound to Charles McVey and Harry Chandlerinjuries from a hunting accident. Street workman King recovered about fifty stray letters from Ottumwa boxes during rounds.
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Henry Bothman
Fifth Street Bridge
Fifth
Biuf? Atents
Rothman
St. Ie
Victin
Bothman
Botumsn
Tme
King of
Ottumwa
Aged Man John Larkin Accused of Heinous Crime
An elderly man, John Larkin, is accused of mistreating young girls while the father worked for the water firm. A physician found signs of abuse on one child, and authorities were alerted after a report from Mrs. Dave Savidge. Larkin denies the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larkin
Dave Savidge
Longtime Blackhawk County Woman Dies After Illness
Mrs. Tolls Edgington of 826 Linden Avenue Waterloo dies after years of suffering. Born in Hancock County Ohio June 39 1849 she married November 22 1868 at Raymond Iowa. Survived by husband three children G Hy Edgington Waterloo Mae Edgington at home Fred Edgington Waterloo and siblings Chanss Binkhall Waterloo Emma Cain Redfield Cal Minnie Foster Blackwell Mormon Edward F. Bis Cedar Falls and Wim Ellis Waterloo. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. from home with Rev. E. D. Hull. burial Elmwood. She had been a county resident since childhood and was an invalid in later years.
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Iowa
Joseph Pills
Ohio
Béaldes
Edgington
G. Hy Edgington
Water- Iloo
Aliss Mae
Fred
Waterloo
Wrothers
Taiso
Mmes
Chanss Binkhall
Emma Cain
Redfield
Cal
Minnie
Foster, Blackwell, Orm
Ward F. Bis
Cedar Falls
Wim
Ellis
Jong
E. D. Hull
Music From Clay Sparks Curiosity In City
Wm Raab unveils two clay crafted instruments named hatole and heliotrope, each producing distinct octave ranges and praised for unique design. Sequences of events and local notices follow, including foster placement for a boy named John Zogan Larsen, along with updates on game warden efforts, personnel shifts, and temporary staffing changes in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Raab
Mr. Raab
Great Pythian District Convention Delights Waterloo
The Knights of Pythias sixth district held its third annual convention at Helmet Lodge No. 89 in Waterloo. A record turnout of 203 visiting knights and 300 in the parade overwhelmed expectations, with Waterloo praised for hospitality and the Shell Rock band honored for its performance. The event featured elaborate regalia, district officers, and a banquet for 192, many more served in the adjoining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
Knights of Pythias
Gdstle Hall
Helmet Lodge
Waterloo
Rock Island
Shell Rock
Greene
Clarksville
Waverly
Union Station
Bint Street
West Fourth
Sycamore Street
Pith
Fifth Street
Lodge
Laporte
Inton
Thaois Central
Metibera
Iowa
B. J. Wenner
Knight of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Ons
Charles Witt
Jof Sheil Rock
Fany
Pythian Dinner Recalls Guests and Oration in Mena
The Knights of Pythias gathering featured speeches by H C Schults, W S Buby, and James W Hunter among others. Toasts praised the order, discussed its future, and recalled past deeds as Rev. D B Cheney concluded the event before midnight departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Schults
Sherman’ TeMare
Zion City
B. W. Soper
Green
James W. Hunter
Newton
Knights of Pythias
Dennis.m. Kelly
Cedar Falls
Charles
Pickett
Pythias
Kk. P
Jin Chang Hi
China
Sallenger
Carroll
Spregentntus
Imma Salinger
Satk
D. B. Gheney
Man Named John H. Towner Captured After 1896 Escape
Cherokee reports John H. Towner, sought since 1896 for an escape and mortgage fraud, has been found in Adel after being traced through Sioux City. Constable Wheeler and Deputy Sheriff Bralay assisted in locating and arresting him, ending a long pursuit by local authorities.
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Yordy
Sioux City
Bress
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Wil
John H. Towner
Mdn
Crstoken
Towner
George Wheeler
Adel
Town
Sherri Bralay
Evangelist Preaches At First Baptist In Council Bluffs
The Harp Evangelist Rev. George H. Thompson of Waterloo spoke Sunday at the First Baptist church on Rolling Away the Stone, using humor and illustrations to spread the truth without offense while maintaining reserve for future use. A strange incident on the Onawa branch saw a freight car loaded with four horses arrive with only three vaulting out and surviving the long drift between stations.
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First Baptist Church
George H. Thompson
Waterloo
Harp
Onawa
Central
Cay
Horaes
Alen
Hin
Nohart
Saloons To Be Run By Individuals Say Iowa Opinion
Des Moines February 18 Attorney General Byers declares in a opinion to the executive council that saloons cannot be owned or controlled by corporations including breweries all Iowa saloons are thus operated by individuals who will be personally responsible for liabilities incurred. Prosecutions may be brought against saloons operated by breweries rather than individuals if property is transferred within a reasonable time. The ruling follows a past order enforcing the mulet law and stirs strong reaction.
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Des Moines
Byera
Executive Council
Iowa
Rewerlia
Roosevelt Likely to Run Again Says Caldwell Predicts Third-Party Bid
The piece reports E P Caldwell predicting Theodore Roosevelt will seek the presidency again, possibly as a sole candidate on a people's ticket. It cites Roosevelt’s past actions, party tensions, and a potential Bryan alliance as a possible second-choice if needed.
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E. P. Caldwell
Ally
the Times
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Répu J” Uean
Pon
Promisoucn
Caldwell
Offica
Congress
Taft Roosevelt tie discussed in Brandon stock notes
In Brandon area news a Dakota observer argues Roosevelt supports Taft with freedom, while Taft supporters seek delegates and a strong party platform. Other items note sales, farm moves, church sale to a private owner, and a family tragedy near Strahan amid local political buzz.
Dunkerton News Roundup and Local Changes
Beb records show G Kleckner and John A Campbell ending a partnership as Campbell to run the hardware store solo. Canfield Lumber sells to Citizens Lumber. St Valentine decor enlivens Rev P Bredow parish school. Local events include baptisms, a horse purchase by AVL Kuril, and visits by Bremer County residents.
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Beb
G. Kleckner
Dunkerton
John A. Campbell
Fred Robison
W. Nesfeld
Paul Baruch
Waterloo
Bremer County
Avl Kuril
Henry
Fspsa
Edwin
Rosa Zwiefel
Hilo Kossutth
P Bredow
John Saas
Canfield Lumber Company
Citi Vens
Henry Oltrogga
Rev
P. Bradow
Megary Car
Albert Oltragge
Meury Nolting
Smallpoxquarantine ends as patients released in locality
The local smallpox patients, sixteen in number, have all been released from quarantine. Dr Will Mofitt travels to Chicago. Dr Blesch of Waterloo preached here last Sunday. E FR Grouse aided Bourgnin funeral in New Hartford. A social gathering occurred at Bill Ings home. The Relnfrank lecture at the opera house was enjoyed. Rev T A Trimble officiated at a wedding in Voorten Inet. Mrs D M Tobias recovering after tumor removal. Ac a Beisinger Don Spaulding and Will Deacon visited Waterloo. Washington program and box social planned at the high school next Friday.
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Qualantine
Will Mofitt
Chicago
Blesch
Waterloo
Grouse
New Hartford
Bourgnin
Bill Ings
Relnfrank
Opera House
T. A. Trimble
Voorten
D. M. Tobias
Aumor
Aca Beisinger
Don Spaulding
Will Deacon
Frank Hargeove
Perkersburg
Unfair Stock Rates Spark Illinois Cattle Protest
The Corn Belt Meat Producers' association asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb western rail rates harming Iowa cattle raisers. Testimony in Chicago claims a back-room group fixed prices, eliminating competition. Officials say Iowa sees 70,000 carloads yearly with farmers paying up to 50 percent more than others, as lines deny profit and remain under review.
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Chicago
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Interstate Commerce ‘Commiss Ton
Western Railroad
Iows
George H. Crosby
Burlington Land
Timois
Marital Union of Geler and Bussey Reported at Dubuque
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes the wedding of Mary M. Geler of Adama and Gates Bussey of Champaign on Monday in Dubuque with Justice Glab officiating. Both are well known locally, and the couple plans to settle near Waterlog while maintaining privacy about the event.
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Mies
Mary M. Geler
Adama Atreat
Busney
Chambalgn
Rigdon
Waterlog
Justice Glab
Dubuque
Miss Geler
Ident Steam Laundry
Howe
Lock Smitha
Will Open in Short Time for Hotel Buffet
Carpenters worked today ret Rendering the dining room space used by His hotel for a year. W. C. White will open a buffet once fixtures are mounted after ordering bar and plate glass mirrors in Chicago. A drunken fight near Iowa City left August Rexellaw August Kramer and Adelph Bauch injured, with Kramer struck on the hand with a knife. Bauch battered as Rexellan denies involvement.
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W.C. White
Iowa City
August Rexellaw
August Kramer
Adelph Bauch
Bauch
Kramer
Rexellan
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Ambrose
Erorr Isquines
Charles McVey
Sarah
Charles Grant
McVey
Harry Chandler
Blackhawk County
CLAY
Jonas Larsen
Cadar Falls
John Karthouse
Matthew Johnson
Lethbridge
Canada
J. T.case
Tom Morris
Geo. Gilley
Omer Stoker
K.P. Meeting
Rilby
Knoxville
Futon Work
Allor. Dia
Ren. George
He Thompson
Ciemten
Roosevelt
Savan
Taft
Republica
Carey
Anil Turing
Times
T. Perhapa
Republican Party
Deteri Aina
Bryan Aly
Senate
Wiliam Jennings Bryam
Nebras
Mey
Xoneman
Donia
Bryan
Nitior
Brandon
Ishedy
Hellet
WHL
Dakota
South Dakota
Huron
Hattie Multer
John Eliott
Harry Current
McLeish
Ellen Bunten
Longmont
George Tripp
Henry Miler
Tripp
Andrew Toyer
James Hart
Mark Brown
Reformed Church of
Arthur Sriggs
Morris Naylor
Allison
Roy Haines
Vinton
Charles Galtier
A. J. Stainbrook
Jake Allerding
Alwort
Strahan
George Slater
Themother
Slater
Bennington
Omdee
OWA
Lovaim
Illinois
Mary Geler
Busey
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