Tar Kettle Explosion Kills Oskaloosa Laborer
A fire Tuesday in downtown Oskaloosa destroyed a tar kettle operation and killed laborer Jack A. Tickson. He and others heated tar on the roof when an explosion spread burning tar over Tickson, leaving him severely burned and dying shortly after. The damaged building and nearby property suffered extensive smoke and fire damage. The incident involved about ten thousand dollars in partially insured losses.
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Oskaloosa, Inc
Oukalooa Manufacturing Company
Jack A. Tichson
Tiwhgon
Tickson
Wrirk
Cuts Her Baby and Kills Herself Near Leon Iowa
Mrs Alex Bel lamy residing four miles northeast of Leon Iowa committed death by her own action Monday night about 10 o clock. She swallowed most of carbolic acid from four ounce bottles while putting her two month old baby to bed. She told her husband she had killed the baby and would then kill herself. The husband rushed to summon a physician as she died on a sofa. Doctors cite emotional insanity as the cause.
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Leon
Alex. Bellamy
Jaje Phong
New Year Nuptials At Laporte In 19th Century Ceremony
Laporte residents celebrate the wedding of Baltheim and Miss Alberta held yesterday with Rev. M J Miller officiating. About thirty relatives and friends attended as Balthelm, a respected local contractor, and his bride begin life together in a newly prepared home.
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Laporte
Baltheim
Albérta
Orp Nose
Balthelm
Shell Rock Bank Changes
Shell Rock changes notice: The king house of F. M. Mansfield reorganized yesterday and will be Shell Bank Co with capital of 2000. Jim Carter as president and R. S. Stoddard as cashier. Carl Hummel as teller. Farmers State Bank of Shell. Bank to begin business around February 4 in a new building.
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Helt’ Rock
King House
F. M. Mansfield
Shelle Banking Co
Ares
Clarksville Wedding Unites Miss Gough and Mr Vlack
Miss ie Gough of Clarksville and Mr C Jan Vlack of this place were united in marriage last evening at the home of the bride's parents in Clarksville. The groom is associated with a brother in the market business here. They plan to reside in Rock Shell. Black County supervisors meet next Monday to close old affairs, swear in new officials, and inspect yearly reports.
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Hell
Rock
Jan
Missie Gough
Clarksville
C. Jan Vlack
George Gough
van Vinck
Shell Rock
Ne Board of Supervisory of
Blackcounty
Virginia
Bibby
Walter CG. Arnold
R. B. Raines
Waterloo Wins Both Games in Local Basketball Night
Waterloo defeated Fort Dodge 29 to 22 in the clerk's office court games. Reinbeck edged 13 to 9 as part of a crowded evening of matches at the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium with strong attendance and lingering interest in the season’s standings.
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Waterloo
Y. BM. C
A. Symnasium
Fort Dodge
Reinbeck
Terest
Veteran refuses medical exam for pension
Omaha January 2. John Darnough a Civil War veteran aged 50 refuses to undergo medical examination required for government pension. Despite his long service and neat conduct, three prior attempts failed as he declines to strip for the exam, with comrades noting he never smoked chewed or drank in service.
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Omaha
Nod
Janu
Shalke
Joh Darnough
Fox
South Dakota
Eait
Penisian
Darnough
Eay
Night Fire Destroys Home on South Main Street
Nashua January 2 residents of James Simpson on South Main Street suffered a major fire last night around 10. Neighbors saw flames from the second story and the fire company saved the shell of the two story structure. The interior was gutted with furniture losses substantial and insurance insufficient to cover the damage, with the lease estimated between 800 and 1000 dollars.
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Nashua
James ‘Simpson
South Main Street
Merghbors
City Questions Tuberculosis Hospital Location
In Des Moines doubts arise about the proposed state tuberculosis hospital. A key issue is late arrivals by rail after 11 pm and the lack of interurban service forcing patients to stay in hotels. Local physicians will oversee care, but hotels may need arrangements. Other cities reportedly did not favor the site.
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Tows City
Rocky Island
Mi Gre
Beogra
Des Moinea
Tafe
Des Moines Barber Shops Raid Findings by Health Inspectors
Des Moines health inspectors raided about a dozen barber shops, led by James Morgan to check sanitation. Inspectors Aylesworth Wilson and Dickey reported many shops filthy while some were clean. Notices were served. charges may follow if conditions are not corrected.
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Des Moines
City Board of Health
James Morgan
Aylesworth
Wilson
Dickey
Morgat
Prize Porker Suit Heads To Supreme Court
Webster City Iowa Jah 2 The American Express company appeals to the United States supreme court in the case of C H Swiney versus the express company over a Poland China hog shipped from Milwaukee in September 1903. Swiney says a company employee nailed the hog’s pen causing injuries that killed the animal. he sued for 1000 dollars after a Fort Dodge federal court verdict of 675.
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Webster City
Americal ‘Express Company
United States Supreme Court
C. H.swiney
Express Company
Fort Dodge
Swiney
Milwaukee
American Express Company
Forgery Report In Cedar Falls Involves $5 Check
Authorities seek an unknown person who forged the name of L. W. Parish of Cedar Falls to a five dollar check drawn December 1 on Cedar Falls National Bank. The endorsement by A. McKee and W. H. Jefferson & Co. appeared when presented at City Savings Bank. forgery only detected today after Parish reviewed accounts.
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Cedar Falls
L. W. Parish
A. McKee
W. H. Jefferson & Co
Cedar Falls National Bank
City Savings Bank
Condemnation Hearing Slated By State Rail Commissioners
Illin ois Central Railway seeks possession of water works property between tracks and the Cedar River. final hearing before the railway commissioners in Des Moines on Friday will hear arguments from both sides over two small parcels. The water company opposes tracks near the filter, promising to relocate tracks to avoid interference, while the railway argues the improved riverfront alignment benefits public traffic. Also noted is a local horse sale with Percheron and Shire stock expected to fetch 260 to 400 dollars, underscoring rural commerce amid market conditions.
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Illnois Central Railway
Cedar
Des Moines
Water Company
Fire losses in Iowa towns headline summary
Des Moines reports a table of major Iowa fire losses over the past year with insured and uninsured amounts. The item notes a fire affecting Mr. and Mrs. Eli Leaman at their niece Mrs. W. G. Wood's residence on Sumner Street.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Eli Leaman
W. G. Wood
Sumner Street
Death mystery near Chardon delays funeral march
A neighbor Carrier from Hearty Grove was found dead while being transported for burial. Authorities seek a crew to aid in solving the case as anxious neighbors await his arrival and the coffin is opened to reveal the tragedy.
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Chardon
Ohio
Arthur
Carrier
Hearty Grove
Dune
Law
Real Estate Firms and Law Practice Grow in Waterloo
Waterloos year begins with Knapp and Bowen forming a real estate and insurance firm to open after January 10 in the Commercial block. G. Woodmansee will leave the recorder's office to start realty and insurance work on the west side. B. W. Reisinger moves from Grundy Center to Waterloo to partner with J. Rudolph in law practice. Stewart Transfer Line incorporates with 10,000 capital, two-director board, to expand transfer and freight services locally.
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Addi-Ional
Endeavor
Knapp & Bowen
F. Knapp
W. A. Bowen
Brotherhood of” Americar
Knapp
Bowen
C. Woodmansee
Recorder's Office
Recorder's
Stewart Transfer Line
J. B
F. E. Stewart
J. B. Stewart
Fli Stewart
Stewart
New Year Sleigh Ride Ends With Overnight Waterloo Outing
Eighteen youths left Waterloo to ride to Eagle Center Tuesday afternoon and returned Wednesday morning sleepy but intact. The group met delays at Hudson for groceries, danced at the Trainer farm with music found by chance, and finished with a supper before the journey home arriving in time for Wednesday breakfast.
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Eagle Center
Waterloo
Hudson
Rhén
Hadwon
Trainer Farm
Ollock
Death of candy house head in New Year fall
In Dubuque on a rising Tuesday morning James Martin, head of a large Iota candy company, shouted Happy New Year to his family and then tripped on a top step, plunging to his death at the bottom.
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Dubuque
Jan
James Martin
Remains of John Bongarie brought for interment near Waterloo
The body of John Bongarie was brought to Waterloo on Tuesday evening for burial in a local cemetery. He died at the state hospital in Independenty after four days past his 21st year. Sipelas is listed as the cause, with nervousness noted and treatment since June 10, 1905. The funeral will be Thursday at 10:00 from St Mary’s Catholic church in Ray, Father Forkenbrock officiating.
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John Bongarie
Waterloo
State Hospital
Independenty
Sipelas
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ray
Father Forkenbrock
Jis
Orange Township
Lloyd
Will Reed
Thomas
Fay
Watyond
Thomas Fay
Jennie Price
Brethren Church
Mil ler family reunion marks fifteenth year gathering
At the Waterloo home ten Mil ler children celebrated a fifteenth year reunion. One brother in Denver missed the event. Several family members headed home to Carlton Nebraska, Morrow Kansas, and Elgin Iowa after a day of happiness. Mr. J. W. Miller had been seriously ill but showed improvement.
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Wil
J. W. Miller
Denver
Colorado
Childran
Thone
Waterloo
Mary Beck
J. H. Yoder
A. C. Miller
Carlton
Nebraska
Anna Filckinger
Morrow
Kansas
Jeanie Walfe
Elgin
Taois
Limberts Visit New Year At Parental Home Birthday
John Limbert and wife of Waterloo visited the home of FL Limbert and wife on New Year s day which also marks Limbert s birthday. B Lux was called to Cherokes Sunday by the death of his mother there. He planned a California winter trip with his wife but postponed due to bereavement.
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John Limbert
Waterloo
Limbert
FL Limbert
B. Lux
California
Fire Chief Office to Be Installed on Second Floor
The Gastaide fire station will house a second floor office for Fire Chief Ashley Dunham and electrician Fred Fisher with others in related duties. The yellow pine apartment, built by Dunham, costs about 30 to 95 dollars including glass lumber varnish and all. A recent 330 dollars bought rails and a gate for Chief Dweltzer's police station office. J H Wilson of Brush Colorado visits Waterloo after thirty years, a brother of Mrs A T Brown of Barclay township.
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Gastaide
Ashley Dunham
Fred
Dweltzer
J. H. Wilson
Brush, Col
Waterloo
Mr. Wilson
A. T. Brown
Barclay Township
Mildred Jenkins Returns Home From Lansing Visit
Mildred Jenkins arrives back in Waterloo after a stay in Lansing Iowa. Her name had been linked to the Corydon Christmas day murder of Milo Cravens, but officials report it was used by another woman impersonating her husband. Jenkins is not connected to the case, and friends are relieved.
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Mildred Jenking
Waterloo
Lansing
Iowa
Mildred
Milo Cravens
Corydon
Hol. Jenkins
Water loo song tops sales at Hanson music store
Proprieter C R Hanson of Lake side Music reports Waterloo song I'll Return That Kigs to You by Arthur Weld has led sales after an initial 100 copies sold in summer. The piece remains the store's best seller of 1906 amid strong dealer demand since last April. The notice also mentions a funeral for Miss Danay Booker near Ackley and a wedding of Miss Ide Minish to Howard Glasener in Hudson with guests and travel plans to Goodell.
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C.R. Hanson
Lakeside Music Store
Waterloo
Arthur Weld
Hanson Music Store
Fim
Ide Minish
Howard Glasener
Hudson
Maz Church
Goodell
Paronte
Waterloo Implement Co Sold to Wilson Lad Co
Waterloo Implement Company on Commercial Avenue has been sold to the Wilson Lad Company. It is understood the stock will be disposed of and the business discontinued. Bothman Brothers, proprietors, have secured Texas land in exchange for their property and will move south.
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Waterloo Implement Company
Wilson, Lad Company
Bothman Bros
Texas
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Burning Mage
W. G. Balthalm
Ise Alberta
SHELL
Mies Marie Gough
C. J. van Visek
Ashua
Iowa City
Nepoctora
Tonsoria Parlore
American Express Go
State Rail
Illnois Central
Possssaia
BY Water Company
Ttle
Milne
Callendar
MeGr
Des
Oinés
Morning Sun
Nevadas
Masonity
Moines
Bondurant
Manson
Ferrer
Delta
Prairie City War
Birmingham
Paathe
Bristow
Centervilla
de Witt
Thfin
Dundee
Casey
F. F. Knapp and
Woeodmanseo
F. W. Rebinger
Torney
Naw Law Firm
B. W
Reisinger
Grundy’ Center
J. Rudolph
Fitch
Reistinger
Moore
Fremont and
Lime ‘Streets
Grundy County
Loo
Trip
Trainer
John Bongarte
Indeependence Hospital
Little Bon
Littie Oy
Barclay
Ada Walker
Bar
A. Ennis
M. H. Kenneton
Ross
A. Keith
Je Shergian
W. Walker
Chas
Weatfield
Donaldson
Archie, Lochead
Josip Creamery Co
Megays
Mesdames
A. Hallman
Bert Thompson
I. 0. Hood
N. J. Oliver
John Anderson
Alf
Neyneld
Fred Clark
Winhrop
A. Emila
C. R. Smith
E. Ross
B. F. Stoddard
Newembe
J. Oliver
Mre
Roberts
Herangel
M. Peak
Frink
Sentinel
O, Arnold
J. Olive
Schrack Bros
Hint
Independence
Independence News Notes
Leantha
Postal
Joie Ballou
Henry
Eicle
Brandon
Sycamore
Council AW
Council
Baloéns
Sycamore Street
Fourth
Fifth
T. Muldoon
Fifth Streets
Dobe My
Mul- Hook
Muldoon
Watkins
William Watkins
Alze
Ala
Fifth Street
Slao
Carl White
Wagner
Peter “Wagner
Postof Ics
Millis
Meeers, Wood, Tatt & Els
William Reed
East Firth Street
William ‘Wagner
Water ‘Street
Bickelberg
Water Street
Counsell
Danay Booker
Ackley
Greenfield
Harpsrenth
Waterloo Implement CO. Solo
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