Steinhagen Case Continued For Grand Jury
Father of the two defendants attended arraignment as Edward and Loxis Steinhagen faced charges of assault upon Freda Spyde with intent to murder. They were arraigned before Justice Kepford, with proceedings postponed to allow the victim to testify. The case was sent to the grand jury for review on the 24th, and a preliminary examination may be rescheduled if prosecutor Snyder is unavailable. The defendants were in custody of Sheriff Caldwell, and spectator crowds observed the proceedings. The father offered tobacco to Whitey and Edward after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Loxis Steinhagen
Freda
Spyde
Cerioussoyes
Whitey
W. N. Birdsall
Halt
Snyder
Beeston
Certificate Granted to Mrs Jennie Steele Huegle as Teacher
Mrs Jennie Steele Huegle, elected Polk County school superintendent but briefly disqualified on a technicality, recently passed the teachers exam in Gedar Falls and received a first grade teaching certificate. Predictions favor her return to superintendent duties. State board notification reached Supt I Wott, while a rival claims the certificate is fabrication. Elliott disputes involvement and was away from the city during the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Steele Huegle
Polk ‘County
Gedar Falls
Biperintendene
Deg Matnes
I. Wott
Wl Hott
Bilett
Wnitil
Elliott
Supt
Eliott
Ccurtty
Chicago trip gratifies Welty with fountain pen orders
William Al Welty returned from Chicago where his extensive fountain pen analyses studies were shown at the businessmen's show in the Coliseum. He reports strong patronage from Chicago merchants and nationwide visitors, with large orders secured including a 2000 fountain pen order. The enterprising firm will move soon from West Fourth Street to larger quarters in the Lafayette building to handle growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Welty
Chicago
Coliseum
Welty
Peng
Sitm
West Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
Clendenon Fined $100 For Disorderly Conduct
Louis Clendenon was arrested yesterday for drunkenness and disturbing the peace after allegedly striking Fred Bepler while wearing peculiarly styled glasses. He pleaded guilty this morning and was fined $100 by Judge Van Metre, with the fine suspended for good behavior due to the family’s financial hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Clendenon
Fred Bepler
Watter
Clendenon
Thas Morning
Jadge van Metre
Indie van Metré
Vessels Canonicus and Pinta to be sold for junk
Washington February 19 Blueprints show the Civil War monitor Canonicus at Norfolk navy yard and the Pinta at Mare Island poised for disposal. Canonicus, built 1862 in Boston, armed with 16 inch main guns and 12 pounders, cost about 1 million dollars and saw action near Dutch Gap and Howlett's Point. Stricken in 1904, it was later exhibited at Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
United States
Norfolk Navy Yard
Mare Island
Boston
Parrott
Dutch Gap
Confederata
Howlett’s Point
Cuba
Jason
Montauk
Lehigh
Ganonteus
Active
Jamestown
Typhoid Fever Strikes Family in Waterloo Area
Mrs. Hunter, 44, and her husband C. F. Hunter suffer typhoid while son Ray nears onset. The family, long in Waterloo, resided at 221 Indiana Avenue. Mrs. Hunter, nee Sarah Ebersole, born 1877 in Clayton county, married in Independence. Survived by husband and two ill sons, with siblings in Iowa and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Hunter
Independence
Waterloo
Indiana Avenue
Chas,Hberable
Clayton County
McGregor
Fred Fhersole
Winthrop
W. H. Graves
Denver
Cole
Farewell party precedes wedding in Eagle township
Feb 10 mat saw neighbors and friends join Carl, Ed, and Miss Gertrude Schaetter of Eagle township at J L Maurer home for a grand dance in honor of the wedding of Whi Struble and Lena Schmitt. Over 100 young folks attended with 72 on the floor at once. Struble and Lena departed for Eagle township the next day. Mary Kunkle will stay a week in Granville before returning to Déwar. J L Maurer moved to Del Rio Texas with family forthcoming. W H Meyers to run Smith Mangen store till June 4. Revival meetings ongoing. smallpox nears. local deaths reduce district directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Li Maurer
Carl
Gertrude Schaetter
Eagle Township
Whi Struble
Lena Schmitt
Lulu’ Hemer
Aggie Schmitt
Mire
John Briggeman
Waterloo
Strubla
Bia Bride
Mary Kunkle
Sch
W. HH. Meyers
Smith & Mangen
Smith
Ganestore
Howard Bunn
Mary
Maggie
Clara’ Koester
Tony
al. Fuchs
Mike Stagbell
Schmitt Bros
John Fuchs
R. L. Clark
Frank Meijer
Mt Holly
W. H. _Meyers
Foster Maurer
Tric
Gilbert Shaulls
Gilbert
O. K
Congress
W. J. Bryan
Jubilee area notes on illness marriages and farm sales
William Kroekenberg is quite ill and friends fear for his recovery. Theodore Nic of Jubilee married Mrs. Elizabeth Arend near Gilbertville on February 12. Hogs were marketed in Chicago at 4.60 per hundred by Walter, Fred Huck at 4.16, and shipments from William Huck and Charles Harting. Logs are being hauled to Olinger sawmill as farmers adapt after a recent storm blew down Bart Loeb's windmill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam Kroekenberg
Frank Phillips
Pater Reuter Aus
Fred
Loeb
Jubilee
Aiso
Garling
Theodore Nic
Elizabeth Arend
Gilbertville
Henry Olfhger
Bart
Jack Loeb
Wiliam Huck
Charles Harting
Chicago
Matt, Klein
Peter Hammer
Jesup
Gupps
Jeter of Protection Objects to Parting
Rexstrew seeks to stop a separation and tries to prevent a home from being broken, raising a protection angle in a domestic dispute. The article outlines his objections and steps to keep the residence intact amid alleged threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rexstrew
Ana
Denver Area Almanac Notes Social Happenings Amid Week
George Diercks family returned from Buck Creek after attending a wedding of her brother. Hertha and Amania Millius moved to Waverly for new jobs. Paul Kornoske was buried. Acker hosted a social. Mrs. Nolting and Mrs. Bennett hosted parties. Gila Meyer and brother visited from Waterloo. fourteen cousins spent time with Herman Mayer. Dannermans observed their 25th anniversary with a luncheon. Mayor Rector visited from Watério. Emma Schutte wed Theodore Kelling near Klinger. Lafe Tippey visited his mother. O H Thomas left for Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Diercks
Buck Creek
Hertha
Amania Millius
Waverly
Paul Kornoske
F. Acker
Mrs. Nolting
Mrs. Bennett
Gila Meyer
Waterloo
Herman Mayer
Dannerman
Watérico
Art
Henry Schutte
Klinger
Emma
Theodore Kelling
Lafe Tippey
O. H. Thomas
Denprer
Cart
Custody Hearing Prompted by Iowa Children Home Society
In Janesville on February 18 the dispute over two Cedar Falls children intensified as the Des Moines society seeks custody and the Rexstraw family resists. A hearing before Judge F C Pratt is set for Saturday after a prior technical setback, with Rexstraw preparing legal counsel to defend keeping the children at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Children's Home Society
Des Moines
Gly
Cedar Falls
Pratt
Rexstrew
Srland
Roxstrew
Foley Waived Trial On Forgery Charges After Hearing
Ed Foley known as J F Masterson waived preliminary hearing Tuesday before Justice Kepford on nine forgery counts. Held in $1,000 bonds, he was jailed awaiting grand jury action. Foley was captured by Officer Tom Morris after a half mile foot race while attempting to pass a forged check at the due hotel drawn on the Cutler Merchant Co. name. The clerk refused the check without the Cutler Co’s approval, and Mr. Cutler himself denied the instrument when Foley returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. F. Masterson
A. B. Kepford
Tom Morris
Due
Cutler Marchant, Company
Cutler
School matter up Cedar Falls consolidation vote set
Dispute over consolidating two Cedar Falls and Waterloo area school districts grows as proponents seek to move one old district building to the new road area. An election is planned for February 28 to decide on dissolving districts and relocating a schoolhouse to fit changing population patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlolo
Cedar Falls
Batween
Greanwood
Oak Ridge
REO
Cat
Buila
Waterloo
Cedar Fally
Tesa
Hood
Sumclent
Seed Corn Scarcity Worries Farmers Ahead of Spring
Seed corn remains scarce across much of the state as leases begin and new tenants take over. Farmers fear a severe shortage for the coming season due to late gathering, poor drying, and a general drift toward higher germination standards. The scramble for seed corn is already underway as buyers seek viable supplies and older stocks prove unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanmere
Besin
Tiany
Aged Man Is Freed in Cedar Falls Case
Cedar Falls February 19 Special Jona Larkins the aged man arrested on charges involving girls was released after a two hour investigation found insufficient evidence to hold him The case was dismissed The local county attorney A B Lovejoy of Blackhawk county stated there was not enough evidence to proceed and the case was dropped The report also notes a lodge resolution honoring Sister Nancy A Hatar and lists mournful tributes from the lodge committee members with references to the late sister and bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Jona Lay
Foxy
Agpault
Assalant
A. B.lovejoy
Blackhawk
Larkin
Haw Sean
Midat
Nancy A. Hatar
Algo
Goo, Hatfar
Big Creek farm sells for low price in Blackhawk county
A transfer of 829 acres in Big Creek township from Charles Wilson to Dora Frank entries the southwest quarter of section 33 and adjacent plots near Laporte. The combined consideration totals 15 000 including a 6 000 mortgage, with a separate sale of farm implements to Dora Frank for 8 000. The property lies near a Cedar River bend forming an island area and reflects inferior land boosting the low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ¥. Wilson
Dora Frank
Wasson
Laporte
Cedar River
Spring Creek
Charles FL "Wilson
Section Ag
Big Creek Township
Blackhawk County
Benton County
Marked For Death and Health Comeback Story
A Kentucky woman credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a decade long lung cough and a 68 pound weight gain after failing health. The ad claims the medicine fights coughs colds and lung throat issues and offers a trial bottle free with a money back guarantee. Also noted is a claim that heirs of J H Gallagher may receive 13000 in lost government bonds if a Senate bill passes. An additional item endorses Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a path to health and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros! Drug Store
Jeferson
National
Chonse of Representatives
J. H. Gallagher
United States Treasury
Senate
Teems
Obsequies Held For W L Hengworth Mrs Edgington Longley
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Grace Methodist Church for W L Hengworth with burial at Fairview. Large attendance and many floral tributes marked the obsequies. Also observed were the funerals of Attle Helen Longley and Mrs George T Edgington, with interments at Fairview and Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hengworth
Grace Methodist Church
Ray
B.D. Hull
Franklin
Fifth
Burlad
Fairviow
King- Worth
Waterloo
Longley
Attle Helen
Alfred Longley
Thivarentist Church
M. Jones
Fairview
Iowa Cement Men Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines February 19 The Iowa association of cement producers began its fourth annual convention in the city with headquarters at the Savery hotel. Reports show Iowa uses nearly two million dollars worth of cement products yearly and rising. The convention runs through Saturday with officers led by President George H. Carson D P Falls first vice president James F H Munna second vice president treasurer George K Rows and secretary Irvin A Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa We ‘Sociation of Cement
Uecre
Ita
Hotel
Savery
Iowa
George H. Carson
Oskaloaga
D .P. Falls
Woman Burned to Death in Iowa Fire and Clergy Moves
Mintornot Iowa reports a fatal house fire last night that claimed 96 year old Bon and injured Mrs Decter daughter of Mrs Sinson while neighbor Mrs Hills collapsed and died from shock. Pastor M G Munn resigns from Charlton First United Presbyterian to lead a Waterloo church as sixth pulpit change in Charlton recently. West Union Education Board hires Professor Waters of Story City to replace J C Sanders as superintendent after Sanders leaves Fort Madison prison guard post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintornot
Iowa
Buin- Bon
Roe Deater
Albert Hills
Decter
Sinson
Deeter
M. G. Munn
First United Presbyterian Church
Charlton
Waterloo
Swedish Luthern
Swedish Mission
Baptist
United Ethern
Christon
Board of Education At
West Union
Professor Waters
Story City
Aucreed
J. C. Sandere
West Union Public Acooy
Sanders
Fort Madison
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Steinhagen
Fred A Gnyder
Jennie Stesie
Huegle
Gedar Fall
Canonicus
MM. J. Tobin
Vinton
Knights of Pythinn Lodge
Oskalotsa
C.F. Hunter
San
King
Wangter Bros.’ Drug Store
Fort Dodge
F. Zelinski
Gibyen St
Buffalo
Bucklen
Wangler Broz
Atore
É Eds
BH. Sturges
Ft. Dodges
England
Scotland
Europe
Hiss Harriet Eaton
Churdan
Silas Igo
Loveland
Otago
Lnz
Carl Baskiia
Montesa
Jat
Coopers
Jeter OF
Mrs. Carhart
Matter Keard
Rte
Janesville
Lehtoldt & Co
Nettleton & Son
Nettleton
Iowa Falls
W. L. Uingworth
Waterios
J. W. Bennett
Hanaford County
Texas
W. CG
Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Wangler Grog
John Larkin
Addig Decker
Edith Shirey
Emma Whitenack
Charles F. Wilson
Big Creek
W. Lillingworth
Grace Meth
ORIET
Hefan Leng
Edgington
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros
Henry Stephad
Starmar
Ida Grove
Gaz
Stephen
Nis
Mr. Stéphen
Bay
Dasa
Wangler
OWA Cement
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