Kehr Links Thieves in Waterloo Burglary Case Heard
A Waterloo man Kehr faced a partial hearing before Judge Nugent on charges tied to burglaries at the Williams residence on November 23 24. Testimony tied Kehr to a chain of witnesses including Herring Davis and Harkness, with grand jury action anticipated. Kehr appeared highly attentive during testimony as evidence mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadar Rapids
Jan
G.—Willian
MG. Kehr
Williams
van Vachten
Heins
Judge Nugent
Walter Herring
Carl White
Waterloo
Kehr
Wiliam David
David
Davis
Keby
William Davis
Herring
Trial Bond Set At Five Hundred Dollars
The district court bond was fixed at 500 dollars. With the grand jury already in session and many Waterloo witnesses having failed to receive notices to appear, the prisoner and the witnesses proceeded to Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Prisbney
Marion
Thompson Under Warrant In Abduction Case In Linn County
Constable Carpenter of Cedar Rapids took C Thompson into custody on a warrant charging him with enticing Ells girl to join a traveling company he helped manage. Thompson was held on a Tape charge but the Linn County grand jury failed to indict. A Monday hearing before the Linn county grand jury is planned, as the girl’s father says there is sufficient evidence to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Tadly
C. Thompson
Ells
Nome
Thompson
Linn County
Nashua man injured in Waterloo train yard accident
Thomas MacLarnan, 45, of Nashua, was struck by a caboose in the Athol Central freight yards at Waterloo. Dragged along icy ground, he sustained internal injuries and a leg injury, then was taken to Presbyterian hospital in precarious condition. He was working near the yard office with snow shoveling crew when the car was pushed along the tracks. He remained conscious throughout the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas MacLarnan
Nashua
Waterloo
Illinois
Central Snow Fighters
Athols Central
Presbyterian Hospital
McLarnan
Caboose Wis
MacLareen
MacLarnan
Hug
Factory Transfer Now Complete at Waterloo Plant Sale Recorded
The Cole-Davis Co of Chicago transfers all assets to Waterloo based firm in a $64,210.88 deal. Machinery, patterns, stock, and orders move to Waterloo with headquarters shifts and stockholder meeting planned to review papers and formalize the transfer. Large orders from southern states and west coast represent growing business and expanded reach after relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawn County
Cole-Devig Co
Cole-Davig Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Chicago Company
Cole-Davis Co
Caicago
Inep Liye
Bennett
Sycamore Street
Shiee
Cearly
United States
Ardara
Davis
New Orleans
Pacific Cauat
San Francisco
Ex-Congressman Wade Abandons Reelection Bid in Iowa District
In Iowa's second district, Judge M. J. Wade declares he will not seek another congressional term. He states repeated inquiries prompted public clarification that he will not run this year and will retire to focus on his profession after twelve years in public service.
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Lurch
Town City
Jan
G&hon
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Judge Wade
Congress
Farmers Mutual of Blackhawk Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers Mutual insurance association of Black Hawk county held its annual meeting. Officers elected were President L. Bronson of Waterloo, Secretary W. Morgan of Cedar Falls, Treasurer H. Hughmy, and Directors Wm. Rogers Benninghese J Newton Cedar Falls and J M Klein Magic Center. The meeting drew many stockholders and was held at the armory in City Hall after morning sessions at H K Rozold’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual of
Benninghes
J. &. Newton
Cedar Falls
J. M. Klein
Magic Center
H. B. Eughmy
Fields
County assessors meet in Blackhawk for stock valuation
Blackhawk County assessors gathered at the County Auditor’s office with I. W. Boyle named chairman and D. R. Weaver secretary. The meeting set policy on accurate descriptions, post office addresses, exemptions, and proper tax remittances, outlining penalties for errors and stressing the role of the board of review. The session listed participating officials and established unit valuations for various stock categories including cattle, colts, swine, sheep, and hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Rainbow
Storanvon
I. W. Boyle
Seater Township
D. R. Weaver
Waterloo
Rathbow
Soho J. Jones
John J. Jones
Board of Suparvisora
Geseasora
Firth
Board of Review
Board of Supervisors
T. W. Boyle
Lester Township
J. Demuth
Fox Township
H.W. Miller
Orange Township
J. D. Grinnell
Dunkerton
C. L. Sturm
Union Township
O. W. Cumming
Eagle Township
W. Spear
Waterloo Township
L. Knapp
Cedar Falls
Jackson
Cedar Vaile
T. M. Watts
RM. Dewey
A. P. Hoenig
J. H. Kuhns
J. McQuilkin
Laporte
W. M. Gine
Spring Creek
Geo. Merthaler
Cedar Township
Matt. Miller
Poyner
A. T. Smith
Big Creek
H. J. Brown
Cedar Falla
H.R. Hollie
Blackhawk
Glilan
Hudson
Aa. W. Steely
Bunnington
Dr Stuntz To Return To Mt Vernon After Health Battle
Mt Vernon friends greet Dr. Stuntz and his wife and children as they plan a return from Manila via Japan and Seattle arriving around March. They will stay briefly on the Pacific coast before reaching Mt Vernon where he will serve as secretary for the missionary board with travel for India Jubilee work. Meanwhile Lyngby and Newman file a motion for a new trial in Eshelman vs Brandy? Co garnishee Sev rin. case ruled adverse to defendants. grounds cite insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Stunts
Stuntz
Manila
Japan
Seattle
Pacific
Tropics
Wilcome
Mt. Vertton
Fein
Missionary Board
Lyngby & Newman
John J. Eshelman
Brandyrettey Co
L. H. Severin
Garnishee
Sheriff Report on County Office 1905 Expenditures
Sheriff J. D. valuwell reports to the board on the 1905 office business. The summary lists fees received in civil and state cases totaling about 4,545.48, substantial expenses for mileage and payroll amounting to roughly 2,878.00, and credits including mileage and expenses for civil and state cases plus salary totaling about 2,873.06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Valuwell
Board of Supervisory
Feta
Pastor Accepts Call to Waterloo First Presbyterian
Rev. H. W. Reherd of Detroit Michigan has accepted the call to be pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. He will take up duties February 1 after telegraphic confirmation to Harry Hurst. Reherd has led a prominent Detroit church for over five years and is described as an entertaining speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
H. W. Reherd
Detroit
Mich
Waterloo
Harry Hurst
Three Men Held For Grand Jury After Preliminary Hearing
Logan Tull John Hurd and B Schultz were arrested on Friday for alleged thefts at the old paper mill and receiving stolen goods. They faced preliminary hearing before Justice Ben J Howrey and were bound over to the grand jury under bonds of 300 each, which they could not furnish. Schultz was held to the grand jury under 500 bond. All must remain in county jail until the grand jury meets in March if bonds are not posted. A fire destroyed the Windsor hotel at Corning and associated property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Tull
John Hurd
B. Schultz
Ben J. Howrey
Pull
Hurd
Lay
Song
Seholts
Yng
Jalintl
Statuary Prices Hit High as Copper Costs Rise
L B Moffitt of Oelwein seeks information on the projected cost of courthouse statuary, with quotes of 1800 for common zinc and 2600 for oxidized antique bronze copper, to be displayed at the main Park Avenue entrance. The board may table the matter. Also recounted: county fur coat deal with a poor farm inmate and a report on city taxes and expenditures drawn from Cedar Falls data and the Daily Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Superjxicete
Park Avenue
Cava
Salem
Ohio
Jones
I. B. Moffitt
Oolwein
Clyb
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Sud
Daily Reporter
Crty
Water Co. Plans Major Improvements for Water System
Supt. Berry of Waterson Water Company received a letter from General Manager Don R. Gwin outlining extensive upgrades. A 300 horsepower water tube boiler, electrical apparatus for wells, and a new main across the river are planned. Artesian supply now chosen, large expenditures expected to begin this winter. Waterloo aims for a top modern plant in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Berry
Waterson Water Company
Don R. Gwin
Avatar
Fudura
Abundanes
Feeta
Berry
Archange
Waterloo
The Tama County Snowstorm Sets Heavy Record
Treer Clipper reports a Tama County snow event yielding 23 inches in about 24 hours, a record noted by government gauge reader J. S. Guynn. Despite heavy wet snowfall and some drifts, conditions spared extreme wind and cold, with rural mail routes interrupted and carriers delayed. Vernie Stone and M. Nichols were stranded briefly, while William Stone trudged 19 miles to reach his route amid difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama County
J. 3
Guynn
Vernie Stone
Nichols
William Stone
Snowfall Breaks Records as Town Sees Heavy Snow
A heavy snowfall draws hundreds to the streets as residents shovel roads and homes. Longtime observer John Andrews recalls seasons from 61 to 85 while noting the unusually mild temperature allowed little stock activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrews
Yarmorg
Libraries To Move Old Quarters Vacated Wednesday
Libraries will vacate the old quarters on Wednesday as relocation proceeds. Some furniture has already been transferred to the new facilities, with more items expected to follow in the ongoing move.
Two Carnegie Libraries Ready for Occupancy in Baltimore
Both Bethesda and Westfield Carnegie libraries are prepared for occupancy. Books and furniture will be transferred from old to new buildings starting Wednesday. Librarian Miss Georgetta Baxkson says closures begin Tuesday at 9:00 pm to reopen at new locations. Furniture partly moved to East Fifth and Dublin streets. west side fixtures removal starts Monday. Steel book holders cost nearly a thousand dollars. A dedication is planned soon after books settle. A dedication committee was appointed including Mrs Margaret Clark, D. W. Crouse, and Messrs F. J. Martin, J. E. Bragdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betheset
Wastelds Carnegie
Misa Georgetta Baokson
Wbrarian
East Side
Wbrery
East Fifth
Dfulberry
West Side
Eantalda Library
Shyavtos Wilake
H. M. Reed
Damog Margaret Clark
D. W. Crouse
Mensre
F. J. Martin
J. E.bragdon
W. M. Stewart Lumber Company Incorporation Details
Articles filed declare W. M. and E. M. Stewart form the W. M. Stewart Lumber Co in Waterloo with $100000 capital to trade lumber building materials and farm produce. Authorized stock $100000, two classes possible, business to commence when $50000 paid, directors 2 to 5, inaugural officers named, and chief offices held by W. M. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Stewart Lumber Co
W. M
E. Mi. Stewart
Bualosa
Waterloo
Board of Directors
W. M. Stewart
K. M. Stewart
A. J. Edwards
New Dwelling Damaged Near Vinton and Fowler Streets
A newly built home of D. D. Schrader near Vinton and Fowler Streets was damaged by fire on Friday night, with losses amounting to several hundred dollars. The blaze reignited after 1:00 PM, triggering a second alarm from box 416 at 1:00. Most damage occurred in the basement and first floor. origin unknown. The structure was recently completed and occupied briefly. Insurance covers the damages. Separately, J. Graver of Power Street learned his father had died. he departed for Chicago for the funeral, the elder Graver aged 55 with asthma noted as cause prior health decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Schrader
Vinton
Fowler Streets
J. Graver
Power Street
Raymond Seeeoooeees Jaw at Little Cotton Event
Community notices report a June 01 1908 dinner at James Douglass residence with roast pig and chicken pie. A program features an old fashioned spelling match led by teachers Maude Seydell and Milas Updegra. Proceeds fund local church activities while residents share visits and holiday greetings amid hunting notes and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamees Douglass
Joan Busey
Joseph
Shirtey
Maude Seydell
Milas Updegrat
Raymond and Elk Run
Galget
Rand- McNally
Mia
Thos
Smith
F. A. Beewick
Barclay
Miss Katle
Bis Place
Olive Young
Baby
Waterloo
O. G. Young
Orrental
Glen Parker
Christigan
Onkaloosa
Phillipa
Harold
R. A. Corson
Gien Corson
Mian Wicke
Hiusriend
Clarkaville
M. B. Ehirch
Flemming
Jas Douglags
Jay Douglass
Temat
M. B. Church
Unday
Local Visitors and Wedding Attendances in Cedar Falls
Everette Batchelor and wife from Oceyddan visited for the holidays with sister Mrs. Lucy. Morgan, Gertrude and Ruth Brown stayed at Hope Farm last week while Mrs. Brown traveled to Cedar Falls. Mrs. L. T. Read and Mrs. Will Reed from Dodge Center, Minnesota, visited friends here and in Cedar Falls. Bernard Hoardater suffered a severe fall while butchering but is recovering. Lawrie Brown went to Ames for a short term at the L. A. O. Burton. Skater and wife from Renborn attended the Cedar Falls wedding of Florence Graham and Ray. Chas. H. Seward of Santorn was also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Batchelor
Oceyddan
Siater
Lucy. Morgan
Gertrude
Ruth Brown
Hope Farm
Brown Wan
Cedar Falls
L. T. Read
Will Reed
Dodge Center
Mian
Cedar
Bernard Hoadrater
Geneseo Farm Fling Ends With Accidental Revolver Shot
Omar Owens and Amos Hott clashed at the Owens farm over a sled incident. A revolver discharged, injuring Milton Owens above the knee. No arrests. Owens was told to cover costs and the matter was to be dropped. Authorities sought to locate the weapon but peace was declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracr
Omar Owens
John Owens
Genesee
Amores Farm
Geneseo
Amos WiHott
Genesto
Mr. Ames
Owens Farm
Owens
Song
Milton
Omer
el- Hott
Eliott
Canoa
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Cecil Harkness
Kebr
J. N. Swéltzer
Willam Davis
Davin
Willams Residences
Harkness
Nugent Vaid
Caboose
Central Yards Today
Capitalists OF
Wade
Insurance ‘Company
Gounty Court House
DR. Stuntz
Reherd
Windsor
Corning
Ann
Gare
L. B. Moffitt of
Oelwein
Mation
Glvic
Ture
W. M. Stewart Lumber, Company Incorporated
Raymond
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