McWilliams Murder Case Costs and Illusive Fears
The Buchanan county case costs total about $1,000 including coroner and witnesses as McWilliams, the prison inmate, is described as well and not in ill health. Sheriff Dunn of Dubuque rejects sensational rumors claiming the warden will not interfere with the hanging and states McWilliams is fit, employed at the telegraph office, and not insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Supar- Visore
McWilliams
H.C. Chappell
C. B. Kaunier
J. H. McGready
Ingbert
Ghellite
F. F. Agnew
B. M. Sheehan
Mary Me* Williams
HG Chappell
Dubuque
Sheri Dunn
Dubuque County
Anamosa
Buchanan County
Dunn
Waterloo
Wiliam McWilliams
Phyalca
McWilliama
Negessary
Mel
Iowa
Wis
Hunter
Mig
Traer Boy Wounded in Village Quarrel
In Traer on Jan 4 Eliott and Owens clashed with Filott who drew a revolver and fired striking Owens in the leg above the knee. The bullet lodged unseen and doctors have not located it. No arrest reported yet. Gottiich Blum sold property in Union Twp to Sioux City Railway Co for 1075, describing parts of several fractional sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Genggey Township
Nanica Eliott
Owens
Gottiich Blum
Union Township
Tabuane 20
Sioux City Railway Company
Barley News and Local Notes From Barclay and Bennington
The January 2 issue records barometer of local life with notes on new telephone service by CO. R. Smith, milk routes by George Frey, and butter payments by Jesup Greatmery Co. It highlights residents visiting, box social plans, holiday gatherings, and small-town happenings from Barclay to Bennington, including health changes, births, and a recent dog attack on a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force and Gil
CO. R. Smith
George Frey
e@ tear
Jesup Greatmery Co
Chas. Nesfeld
Laporte
Mr. Nesfeld
Alvin Oliver
Frank Smith
Barclay
M. H. Kenaston
Jesup
Joe Mastellar
Fay Ross
Waterloo
Ulek Het
Dupkerton
N. Dubuque
Durst
J. B. Ross
W. P. Walker
M. H.kenaston
H. Oliver
Henry Houser
Alt, Nesfield
George Fray
Salisbury
N. B. Hersch
Gardiner Baldwin
Littleton
Funeral for Jay L Heath held in Laporte Presbyterian
The funeral of Jay L Heath appeared in this paper Monday and was held this afternoon in the Laporte Presbyterian church under the Masonic lodge. Heath was a prominent nurseryman and later in furniture and undertaking, born in 1862 in Brownsdale Minnesota. He leaves many relatives and was laid to rest at West View cemetery amid visits from former Cedar township residents. New year business in town shows bright prospects, with widespread cash transactions and few changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay L. Heath
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Thie City
Heath
Jay
Brownsdale
Minn
Laporte
Cora Ricker
A. van Valkenburg
New Mexico
Harary
West View Cemetery
Henry Weise
Crookston
Cedar Township
Benton County
A. ¥. Moore
R. R. McQuilkin
Waterloo
Jos
Husman
Chicago
Southern Land Company
Movile
Ala
New Year's Events and Local Happenings
A lively week in town included Eddie Trebon's recognition among the eick, a well attended New Year's dance at the opera house, and Joe Mastellar shipping hogs early in the week. A large crowd joined the Catholic mass, Ernest Wright danced with Parkersburg partygoers, and James Bloom attended his niece's wedding in Winthrop. Ray Snow recovers from a playful image on his cap, Miss Danny LeManter visits from Manchester, and locals recall Thea Kenneally's rabid hound tale with humor about hunting the dog near Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Trebon
Eick
Opera House
Joe. Mastellar
Ernest Wright
Parkersburg
James Bloom
Mr. Bloom
Winthrop
Ray Snow
Life Caay
Danny LeManter
Manchester
Thea Kenneally
Local Social Roundup and Community News in Hudson
Mrs D J Wood and Ernest travel to New Hartford for New Year relatives. Mrs Levi Strayer returns from Dike visit. Watters family home for Christmas in Chicago. Lizzia LeVene of Waterloo visits Miss Sophia Haaser. Hibbard principal G A Glenny home for Christmas. Mrs N J Williamson returns from Marshalltown. J Strayer travels to Kansas on business. W T Smith family visit Missouri. Strayer reunion at 126 present with Christmas dinner and tree. Strayer family lists members including Taylor Strayer and Ruby Strayer. Frank Brandhoret travels to Ares for school. Charles Strayar visits Lake Park. Carl Hulin to Rutland College. Miss Carrie Wood of New Hartford visits O J Wood. Afron Stutzman family visiting. School resumes in Hudson after vacation. Boles & Boles gain W R Law as partner. Law graduate of Iowa City 1904 joins firm Bates & Boles. Law firm long established in region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fink
New Mexico
Colorado
H. Oltrogga
J. C. Oltrogge
Maxfield
G. Grossman
Waverly
Phoenix
P. Bredow
Wh. Mixdore
Wm. ‘Telsinger
Frank Heln
H. W. Oltrogge
Granpa
A. Mixdorf
Charles
Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
Ulster
Buffalo City
Wis
la Crosse
Carter & Co
la Grippe
Herman Katz
Waterloo
North Dakota
Dakota
W. Buby
Millus
Henry Bryant
J. Schmidt
A. Burk
Sigmund Bredow
D. J. Wood
Ernest
New Hartford
Levi Strayer
Dike
Mra
Watters
Chicago
Lizzla LeVene
Sophia Haaler
G. A. Glenny
Hibbard
N. J. Williamenon
Nag
Marshalltown
J. Strayer
Kansas
W.T. Smith
Alvie
Lettie
Missouri
Tia Strayer
B. Cain
Young
Strayer
Tayl Strayer
N. J. Strayer
Frank Brandhoret
Td Ares
Achool
Charlea Strayar
Lake Park
Towa
Carl Hilin
Rutland College
Ohio
Carrie Wood
O. J. Wood
Interest Nearly Doubled Debt Judgment on Note
Mary Bailey awarded judgment on a promissory note originally 3 315 dollars, rising to 5 288.53 with six and eight percent interest. The case, brought by Lizzie Trumbull against Mike Gleason, centers on the estate of Henry A. Batley and a note transferred to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bailey
Waterloo
B. ¥. Swisher
Lizzie Trumbull
Mike Gleason
Lincoln Township
Allego- Yong
Vlaintift
Plaintie Turner
Bernard Striegel Responds To Prohibition Petition In Detail
In Waterloo Iowa Bernard Striegel and A W Haffa face a prohibition action for alleged liquor sales. Striegel admits the suit aims to abate alleged nuisance but denies various allegations, noting a district court permit for medical purposes governed all sales at 222 East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
J. T. Sullivan
Bernard Btriegel
State of Iowa
Bernard Striegel
A. W. Haffa
Plalutitt
Lelg
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
District Court
Jasse Gouge
U. A. Holbrook
Blackhawk County
Taylor seeks court order to mortgage family property
RC Taylor filed in district court for permission to mortgage real estate in Black Hawk County to secure a small claim against himself and his wife Adelaide Taylor, who is described as insane and unable to manage business. The petition notes the need to protect the claim with a mortgage on the couple’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.F. Swisher
Port- Afongi
Nesser
Taylor
District Court
Blackhawk County
Adelaide Taylor
Lusinead
Mlaintif
Park Tax Due Delinquent Next April for Park Purposes
The one mill levy on all property for park purposes is due now and will become delinquent next April. The tax can be paid with the March taxes. Park treasurer Dr. E. BE Peek has about $3,200 on hand and commissioners plan improvements when the tax is added. Ada Miller is recovering from a severe pneumonia attack and is reported out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Be, Peek
Park Commission
Commission
Ada
C. S. Miller
Jefferson Street
Probe in five cases look into charges piled
Grand jury convened Tuesday afternoon to hear multiple cases with counts including stealing a team from John Nye near Gilbertville, attempted rape of a Cedar Rapids girl, grand larceny cases in Hudson, and horses mortgaged under false pretenses. Judge Platt set January term hearings with a long docket listing many plaintiffs and defendants across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foore
Charles Moore
John Nye
Gilbertvills
Thompson
Cedar Rapids
James Murray
George Keplar
Hudson, Vt
Mrs Carr Arrested At Hospital In Husband Death
Jan 3. Acting on a coroner jury verdict, Mrs L Carr was arrested at a hospital after her husband Carp died from a bullet wound in a hotel in Oolwath. She was unconscious from two near heart wounds. The couple had frequent troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Maines
L. Carr
Oolwath
Carp
Sisters Attempt Death by Poison in Coryden Event
In Coryden Jan 3 Miss Tazele Me Cart 20 and her younger sister Mia attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid at a barn. Tazele died or not expected to recover while Mia tried to drink the remaining acid but was stopped. Neighbors cite harsh home duties as motive amid multiple recent attempts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coryden
Jan
Tazele MeCart
Mia
John MeCart
Here
Bha
India Vicinity
Ona Wag Miccessul
Only Two Diphtheria Cases Remain in Waterloo
The health department reports the city is nearly free of contagious disease with only two diphtheria cases under quarantine. Both patients are recovering well, with none in intensive care and the public urged to maintain hygiene and report symptoms promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Amos Deostubert
Catalogue houses and the case for home merchants
A letter argues that mail order houses cannot beat local retailers on total cost once freight and expenses are counted. It contends catalogue firms incur heavy advertising, stock, tax, and salary costs, harming profits and customer service. The writer urges patrons to favor home industry and local merchants over mail order outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Apts
Pha
Cata Hogue House
Morel
Willigon Alford Invitations Announce Manchester Wedding
Invitations have been received announcing the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Ruth Willison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Melville Horna Wilton, to Dr Edward Trys Alford of Chicago. The wedding will take place at the bride’s parents home in Manchester at 6:00 PM on Wednesday January 17. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs Lore Alford of this city, born and raised here. Many friends here will extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cfly
Eilgabeth Ruth Willison
Melville Horna Wilton
Edward Trys Alford
Chicago
Manchester
Isa
Lore Alford
Cunningham Wolfe nuptials announced for Waterloo
Carda announces the approaching wedding of Miss Margaret Cunningham and Mr. Nicky Wolfe both of Waterloo. The ceremony is set for Tuesday morning January 9 at St Josephs Catholic church with Very Rev Father Cooney officiating. Both are clerks at James Black Dry Goods. They will reside in Waterloo. Mr Waleb and Gonily left for Mason City to visit his parents. Mr Waleb is recovering from a week long bout of typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carda
Margaret Cunningham
Nicky Wolfe
Waterloo
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Cooney
Miss Cunningham
Wolfe
James Black Dry Good Store
John Waleb
Mason Ctcy
Mr. Waleh Ie
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Macwilliams
Warden
State News
Tebee
Boye
Weanan Ig
Bennington
Tade Webber
Jake Allshouse
Jake
Eee
Laporte City
Boles & Boles
W. RR. Law
Bates & Boles
Mt Law
Law Department
The
State University At
Iowa City
Wat
Law
Blackhawk
Hedson
Boies & Boies
Gale
Mike Gleanon
Rince
Ructor
Sclaher
A. L. Walker
Platt
Wabctiff
Harry Sargeant
W Decrea- Wendarsa
Defauit In
Favors of Pratpelas
Crval Jury
Rainbow
G. R. Rottke
H.H. Bezold
C. Breftzman
Todd
Stata
Lone Va. Charles
F. Todd
Aimilar
Galligailly
Rey Blood
John Tippeys
Paw Jordan
Grant Merritt
J.T. Sullivan
Holbrook
Alan Peales
Cama
Tannery
Hupbard
Hileman Va
Hileman
Blaneis
Kentzelman
Cotter
State of Lowa Ve
Sisntee Bros
McWilliamia
Schoenhair
Pixley
American’ Telephone and Telegraph Co
George Paul
Mechanics Insurance Co
Faulkoer
C.F
Providence Washington Insurance Co
Jorgensen Va
Wellman & Mathias
Waterloo Casket Co
Kleinfeiter, Sr
Oelwein Hotel
Maude Jeffers
Hanty Fay
Weat
Nira
John Hund
Adams
Martin Beoner
Ralph Payne
Peter Seclok
Otto Moler
Buroh
Bufinang
Clarenos' Hawke
Age
Home Merchant
Willigon
Alford
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