Deserted man trails wife across 8000 miles in pursuit
W. C. Drinkwater ex sheriff of Mitchell county Iowa travels 8000 miles from Sioux City to Dallas and Seattle chasing wife who left with Charles Theunert after draining $6200. He plans to spend $4600 more to catch them, while Theunert faces accusations of previous predatory acts and a family history of fraud.
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Sioux City
Sionx City
Dallas
Texas
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Wash
W. C. Drinkwater
St. Ansgar
Iowa
Mitchell County
Charles R. Thuenert
Willé Ha
Drinkwater
Howe
Cole
Thera
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Thuenert
Hriband
Juany
Merry Eleven Kitchen Shower At Morrow Home
A morning gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs B L Morrow celebrated two recent brides of the Eleven. After entertainment a four course breakfast was served in a decorated dining room. The brides received kitchen shower gifts amid merriment and well wishes from guests including WW Deitrick and family of Omaha, C H Deil, Abs J H Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Morrow
Merry Eleven
Merry Craven
Corn Market Dented by Damp Central Iowa Conditions
Marshalltown notes a weak corn market as damp weather and late fall blowdown reduce grade quality. Elevator operators report only about one car in ten above No 4, with many No 4 or worse. Farmers may feed stock as store of corn remains high and drying weather is needed.
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Marshalltown
A. S. Cox
Marshalltown Elevator Company
Story City
Town Central
Saloon suicide ends Dubuque man's life
James Flynn, 45, a Dubuque cook and Gov Grey’s chef, shot himself in a rear room of Snyder’s saloon at 129 Julien avenues. The revolver, lent by a friend, caused instant death near the saloon. an inquest is planned. Flynn’s sister and mother live in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynn
Plyhn
Galena
Til
Dubuque
Opened Waterloo Business College Welcomes New Students
The Waterloo Business College reopened after the holiday. eighteen new students enrolled, all from Waterloo and Cedar Falls, bringing total enrollment to 161. Waterloo Union No. 494 held its annual officer election with PF. P. Edgerton as President and H. L. Reber as Vice President among others.
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Waterloo Business College
Waterloo
Carrie Wigan
Wifred H. Stewart
Fials Cobb
Nellie Geyer
Ethel Fay
Ella J. Rosgen
Frances Albee
Winnie Webbeking
Margaret Fried
Eduy McCune
Ena Strong
Gertrude WV. Bickley
Loren Bush
Iva Walstead
Fred, Jacobs
Litt Moser
All of Waterloo
Rewah Wilson
Snell Rock
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Union
PF. P. Edgerton
H. L. Reber
G. H. Lord
F. T. Bird
B. Brin
Wm. Spronl
B. L. Hawkins
W. M. Bins
Saloon Case Defendants Answer as Injunction Fight Builds
Lawyers for thirteen saloon operators deny all charges of selling liquor to a minor and vow to contest a temporary injunction. James M Bankson seeks 32,500 in damages from the defendants. sureties say they have no knowledge of the actions. Other court entries note preliminary work, salary claims, and various civil actions, including wage disputes and contract cases, on January 15 hearings.
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James NM. Bankson
Rhea Bankson
Miyoy Gon
Toay Hsve
James M. Bankeon
Gine
Asiug
C. L. McDermott
Weatweer & Brennick
Thiamena
Couple Reconciled. Refsnider Guest of Dr. Peek
Oelwein residents report reconciliation between William Refsnider and his wife following a family dispute linked to a shooting at the Mealy hotel. Carr family, key figures, claim the troubled couple planned to move back to housekeeping in Refsnider’s vacated home. Mrs. Carr says Refsnider shot and then killed himself. She shows signs of improving as doctors report her condition cautiously favorable. Will and George Brennan of Fort Madison spent holidays with mother and friends.
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Wm. Refsniter
Oelwein
Peek
Mr. Refsnider
L. B. Carr
Mealy Hotel
Hisbao
Mc. Carr
Wong
Obituary of Mrs Fannie B Russell Pioneer of Liscomb
Mrs Fannie B Russell widow of Welling ton Russell died at her Liscomb home Saturday night at 8 30 aged 89 She was born in Chicopee Falls Mass Aug 16 1831 and married March 4 1856 in Sank Rapids Minn later moving to Waterloo then Marshall county Dillon and finally Liscomb where Mr Russell ran a grain business Survived by six children and fifteen grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Russell home and then at the Waterloo Universalist church with Effie Jones officiating The body was accompanied by relatives to Waterloo for burial
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Thewnert
Theunert
Drinkwater
Theumert
Lfe
Clara
Huisband
Nebraska
Alskutsing Himsel
Omaha
Thelimert
Mr. Drinkwater
Mitenaly
Colotado
Waterloo
Marshaillogn T R
Fannie B. Russell
Wellington Russell
Liscomb
Russell
Bryant
Chicopes Falls
Mass
Sank Raptis
Minn
Marshall County
Dillon
Sibley
Alice McMahon
Bruce
S. D
Myre
Pardon Head
W. Russell
Missea Minnie
Fannie Russell
Iowa Central
Universalial Church
Nev
Effie Jones
Waterloo Wars
Harry Russell
Head
Emly
Mca
Bryant Russell
New Year's Bride Weds Sweeney in Waterloo Home
Miss Hilla Mendenhall daughter of Mrs Maggie C Mendenhall 208 West Eleventh street united in marriage Monday evening to Samuel Sweeney of Freeport Illinois. The ceremony was at Walnut Street Baptist church parsonage by Rev H G Beonan. After a wedding supper they returned to Mrs Mendenhall's home and will move to Freeport where he works as foreman in an organ factory.
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Hilla Mendenhall
Maggie C. Mendenhall
Weat
Eleventh Street
Samuel Sweensy
Freeport
Ilinois
H. G. Beonan
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Independence Avenue
Port
Sweeney
Waterloo
Miss Mendenhall
Big Deal In Dirt In Black Hawk County Farm Sold
One of the largest Black Hawk County real estate deals in months occurred this morning when M N Trainor Co on Jefferson Street sold Mueller farm of 260 acres in Lincoln township to Mr Birtseh. Cash payment totaled $30,000. Mr Birtseh's son in law W F P Shaulis will live on the Lincoln township farm, Mueller and family move to a smaller farm near Washburn. The Lincoln township farm was entered by Mueller family and regarded as one of the best cultivated tracts in the county.
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Blackhawk County
M. N. Trainor & Co
Jefferson Street
Mueller
Lincoln Township
Birtseh
Béirtscl
W. FP. Shaulis
Washburn
Mr. Mueller
Retrogressive Party At Howrey Home Notable Evening
A large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Howrey’s home for a retrogressive party with opposite sequence of courses. About 30 to 40 guests attended as Rev. Beeman led prayers and the evening unfolded from basement receptions to a playful banquet itinerary. A series of unrelated obituaries and local notes followed, including the deaths of two individuals and a stray rifle bullet incident on Jefferson street.
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B. J. Howrey
Beeman
Laws and Death Reports Highlight Iowa Health Bulletin
The Iowa Health Bulletin for December lists deaths by disease in the state, noting pneumonia leading with 892 deaths and appendicitis 83. It covers old versus new law data, urges state level registrar control, local registrars, and funding for vital statistics reforms to improve accuracy and reporting across counties. It also states undertakers may rely on certificates, but data must be complete and county-resident registrars handling reports.
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Iowa Health Bulletin
Waterloo
Medical Fraternity of
Iowa
Old Jaw New Law
Kennedy
State Board of Health
State Registrar of Vital Statistica
Census Bureau
Washington
Historical Department
Nis
Hig County
County Bill Submission Rule Passed for Meeting
Rainbow states all county bills must be presented and certified this week for approval at the meeting starting January tenth. Bills must be in by Saturday. late filings have disrupted board work and hindered other branches. The rule is seen as satisfactory by those with claims against the county.
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J.e Rainbow
Waterloo City Class Change Law Described by Iowa Codes
A lengthy note outlines Iowa law on upgrading Waterloo to a first class city. It explains census thresholds, notices, and publishing requirements, plus city elections, officer roles, and compensation. Rules for mayor, councilmen at large, ward councilmen, and appointive officers are detailed with sections on election timing and pay limits.
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Waterloo
Clagg
Iowa
Largs
Tenants Planned for Fisher Block on Lafayette Corner
Finishing touches on the Fisher three story block at Lafayette and East Fifth set today for occupancy. Dr A C Kelly eye and ear specialist will take the second floor corner apartment with a living room and office. the W E Thayer family will occupy the other second floor apartments. Mrs Ama Brecknell has leased a third floor living room. remaining units await applicants.
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Fisher
Lafayette
East Fifth Street
I Fon Ag
Attte
A. C. Kelly
Ving Apartments
Ofee
Atte
Lathrop
Jefferson Street
W. E. Thayer
Ama Brecknell
Evangelist Freddie Seitert Aids Waverly Revival Meetings
A Waverly ministerial union revival led by evangelist Freddie Seitert continues through January with two daily services. Crowds fill the creamery supply building auditorium as Rev. Oliver, Alexander and others support Seitert, praised for a respectful, non vulgar appeal. The event, held under city church leaders, aims to sustain January attendance with expanding seating.
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Waverly
Oliver
DOR
Udder
2Lexander
Teady
Splenata Mauste
Alexander
Wuaverly
s_ roral
Fred Seibert
MM. B. Williams
Billy Simday
French BR
Kehr Kept in Cell, File Found Near Prisoner
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Kehr, held on suspicion of multiple robberies, moved between cells at the city jail. A partial saw file was found in a cell near his prior position, prompting tighter supervision and plans to keep him under close watch to prevent an escape. Police link strong circumstances to Kehr, who was captured at Waterloo days earlier.
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Cedar -Rapias
Smetana
W. M. Kenn
Kehr
Waterloo
George Williams
B. F. Helns
G.¥. van Vechten
Birthday and wedding anniversary mark Bandfield gathering
Relatives gathered at lower Lafayette street for C. B. Bandfield's 78th birthday and his wedding anniversary on New Year's Day. About sixty relatives attended a noon dinner and a short program of music and recitations followed by a prayer.
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J. M.handfield
C. B. Bandfield
Lower
Lafayette Street
Mr. Bandfield
Father Bandfield
George Band
Field
Shell Rock
Withert
Loveland
Janesville
Smailing
Temity
Fred Henry
Fred Henry, Jr
Albert
Preston Renry
Willis A. Evestone
Mt. Vernon Township
Lou Pheips
Cedar Falls
Glen Parker
Raymond
Dan Banded
Cedar
Falla
Charles Bandfeld
Arthur Ged
Emma
Harry
H. M.and
Familly
Waterloo
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Tulge Platt
W. J. Knoight
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G. A. Schuster
Mlinois Central Railway
Nashua
FL Arnold
Charles City
T. G. Taylor
The
Modern National Reserve
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Plaiutif
Anawer Wan
Stewart Cement Black Machine Company
W. P. Kent
W. A. Minnemaker
Justice Court
Justce Howrey's Court
W.G. Stanfacher
Will and
George Brennan
Fort Madge
Ella Mendenthall
John George
W. Z. Owilnge
Kranklin Street
Fairview Cemetery
Elmer Willams
Oscar Berry
James Fenstermeker
St. Paul
Lucey Fenster
Alice Rust
Elk Point
C. A
Secretary OF State Board OF Health
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Icela
Executive Council
F. E. Oliver
Freddie Seitert
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