Train Smashes 2 Story House Near Fort Dodge
Engine No 26 of the Great Western struck a two story house on the tracks two miles from Fort Dodge between there and Carbon. Movers Wood and Fortney had not notified the company and the structure, 16 by 24 feet, was reduced to kindling. Engineer Schoonmaker was badly injured, Fireman Tennant uninjured. The engine will be laid up for repairs.
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Fort Dodge
Great Western
Lehigh
Schoonmaker
Tennant
Bette
Carbon
Wood and Fortney
Hingineer Schoonmaker
Canning factory proposal eyed for Grundy Center
Grundy Center Jan 6 At a called meeting citizens heard a plan by Industrial Construction Co Chicago to form a stock company and build a 15000 dollar plant with one million can capacity to operate by summer The venture aims to boost local farm income and provide employment Local leaders H S Beck map and H M Bigelow named to a committee to study the proposal further Also noted a Smith manure spreader patent and a cement block plant planned to create more jobs and bring outside money to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
D.m. Brent
Industrial Construction Company of
Chicago
Messrs
H. 8
Beck Map
H. M. Bigelow
Haseen
Charles Smith
Charles
Amos Burd
GW. Morrison
Burd and Smith
Moval of Taylor Town Reported in Washington Township
In Treynor Jan 6, the town of Taylor in Washington township was moved over a mile north by Thomas Turner owner of Taylor Station. The relocated town will operate on his land with a post office general store and blacksmith. The move will require residents to travel farther for business in the metropolis of Washington township.
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Treynor
Taylor
Washington Township
Toomorrow
Thomas Turner
Taylor's Mill
Taylor 5
Pottawatta
Settlement’s move marks historic frontier site shift
The county town relocates to the Turner farm near the former Taylor sawmill site. The move repositions the town on the exact spot of the old mill, a center where early settlers drew lumber for frontier business. The change honors the area’s pioneer legacy.
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Mig County
Turner Farm
Chances Favor Waterloo for Quasqueton Rail Route
The surveying party has arrived at Monticello and is mapping a permanent line toward Quasqueton with grade stakes and plans to begin grading as soon as spring opens. Railcars may reach Quasqueton before July 4, with odds favoring a route toward Waterloo rather than Independence.
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Vastpead
Quasqueton
Chicago
Anamosa and
Northern
Prairieburg
Coggon
Hlindis Central
Independence
Waterloo
Shert
Monti
Trotter to be Freed in Des Moines Case
The murder charge against Dr. W R Trotter will be dropped at the current term. The 45 year old doctor faced indictments over the death of Core Lacey of Mitchellville on October 27 1903. Juries disagreed in both trials and prosecutors plan to dismiss. Trotter remains out on bond.
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Des Moines
W. R. Trotter
Trotter
Core Lacey
Mitchelville
Miller
Victim of the Blizzard Brings Illinois Leg News
Hampton Iowa man John Allison traveling from Chicago on the Great Western endured a severe blizzard blockade near Oelwein. He had just had a leg amputated in Chicago and received only one sandwich during forty eight hours on the train. Confined to his quarters, he was rescued by relatives in Hampton and is improving after exposure and weakness.
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Hampton
Iowa
Joha ‘Allison
jCbicage
Allison
Chicago
Great Western
Oelwdth
Big Brother
Fraser man dies months after fatal shot by miner
Thomas Albright of Fraser died Wednesday afternoon at his home from injuries suffered when James Price, a colored miner, shot him in Fraser weeks earlier. Albright had recovered enough to be active before a relapse and dropsy led to his death. He leaves two sisters and a brother who serves as Lake City mayor. Price fled and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Jan
Thomas Albright
Fraser
James i Price
Albright
Lake City
Price
Ila
Crystal township woman hurt in fall from stairs
Mrs Henry Greve, a German resident of Crystal township, fell down stairs and suffered serious injuries including broken collar bones. She was found helpless in the cellar after several hours by her daughter, a physician was summoned for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracr
Henry Greve
Crystal Township
Daugh‘ter
Cian
Galt Will Case Settled in Traer Iowa
A district court decision affects Des Moines parties William J. Galt of Des Moines Manufacturing and Supply and defendants Mrs. Peter McCormack and her siblings Mrs. Provan and David Galt of Traer. Heirs of a Traer grandmother faced a long dispute over about 916000 dollars in the estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Des Moines
William J. Galt
Fire chief seeks two steamers and eight new firefighters
Sioux City reports Fire Chief George M. Kel will urge council to buy two steamers and add eight men after a major blaze showed equipment shortcomings. Estimated cost for the steamers is about 11,900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
George M. Kellogs
Great Haul of Fish Reported at Muscatine
Thirty thousand pounds of mostly carp buffalo and perch were caught by four fishermen last Monday opposite Keithsburg. Five thousand pounds were sold to a local market to boost supply. The haul is described as one of the largest on the upper river in years, with abundant fish in the waters and a healthier market for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Keithsburg
Bali
Thia
Creditors Seek Involuntary Bankruptcy for Lehigh Clay Works
In Fort Dodge on January 6 a petition for involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court seeking judgment of bankruptcy for Lehigh Clay Works company. Petitioners include H W Heath Gam Mec ure Coal company and Pleasant Valley Coal company claiming debts over $20,000 plus a $5,000 mortgage on the plant and another $5,000 owed to a bank. The firm reorganized in 1901 and owns a Lehigh plant with substantial stock on hand. Original incorporators were C W Hughes McNally and others tied to the Great Western railway. current president is A G Heath of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Jan
United States District Court
Lehigh Clay Works Company
H. W. Heath
Gam Mecure Coal Company
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Lehigh
C. W. Hughes, McNally
Great Western Railway Company
A. G. Heath
Carriers to Get Full Time Pay In Iowa For December
Des Moines reports to Postmaster McKay show 2001 rural carriers in Iowa faced a record stoppage due to a storm last week. About 300 deducted days, another portion claimed full pay, while hundreds filed vouchers as usual. Washington instructed full-time pay, costing Iowa $3,000 to $5,000 extra for December payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
McKay
Iowa
Puzzard
Washington
Renowned System Renovator Ad Ends With Tragic Find
An old Creston notice touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to cure ailments but ends with a disturbing line. A neighbor found Kate Dwyer dead in her back yard yesterday morning, with Todded 1:4 listed and suspicion of foul play noted.
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Hollister
Dhc
Creston
Kate Dwyer
Wangler Bros. &86
Death of Janesville farmer mystery on train
John Tennison, a prominent Blackhawk county farmer, was found dead on a Tennessee railway track while en route to Florida for winter with relatives. Police suggest homicide during motion. body to arrive in Janesville for funeral tomorrow. Mrs Tennison had died five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Tennessee
John Tennison
Tennison
Florida
Blackhawk County
Tenntson
Appeal Bond Filed in Des Moines for Murder Conviction
A 510,000 appeal bond was filed in district court for Frank Seery who was convicted of murder and is serving a sentence in Anamosa. W. V. McWade of Des Moines secures 310,000 bail, McWade is not known locally. Seery may be released pending Iowa Supreme Court review.
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Vinton
Jan
Frank Seery
Anamosa
W. V. McWade
Des Moines
Seery
McWade
Watkits plans brick building as Sycamore street revival begins
William Watkins, owner of the Carl White saloon site, announced plans to replace the one story frame block on Sycamore street with a modern two story brick building. The city council had refused a saloon license transfer, arguing progress toward better architecture would deter high rents and encourage brick construction. Local residents welcome the street improvement as several frame structures lie in disrepair. Other owners say the council stance may spur brick replacements along the thoroughfare.
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Sycamore Street
William Watkits
Carl White
Waterloo
New Deep Well Pump Arrives For Waterloo System
A $2000 Byron Jackson Steam Pump Co. unit reached Waterloo Water Co. to be installed after the deep well reaches 200 feet. One half of the amount is already paid after a $1000 deposit with the bill of lading. The pump will lift water from the deep well to the reservoir for distribution through the mains once the well is completed. The project progresses with day and night shifts, eight to ten feet daily, while contractors seek the first payment at depth 200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Jackson Steam Pump Co
San Francisco
Waterloo Water Company
San Fredcisco
Water Company
Gervic
Daniel W. Meade
Waterloo
Chicago
Special Election In Parkersburg For Telephone Franchise
Parkersburg voters head to a special election tomorrow to decide granting a franchise to Farmers Mutual Telephone, challenging United State Telephone. Farmers Mutual, formed at New Hartford about three years ago, has grown to around two hundred instruments across Butler and Grundy counties with rural lines feeding Parkersburg patrons urging entry. The vote ends a dispute that began in New Hartford two years ago and could bring an exchange to Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
Jen
The
Fortiers’ Mutual ‘Telephone Company
Butler County
United State Telephone Company
Farmers’Mutual
Farmers’ Mutual
New Hartford
Butler
Grundy
Death of Fort Dodge man from tooth infection at 65
Lara Axness died at his Fort Dodge home after a three day illness from blood poisoning caused by an ulcerated tooth. A longtime resident, he was 65 years old at death.
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Fort Dodge
Lara Axness
Mr. Axness
Baseball Men Meet in Waterloo for Preliminary Meeting
A Waterloo baseball association held a city hall meeting with about fifteen stockholders present. Officers for 1905 were discussed and a committee will solicit thirty or more stockholders at $25 a share. The Iowa State League annual meeting is set for Marshalltown next Tuesday with Waterloo represented. Prospects for a strong season look bright as several signed contracts and fast players are reported.
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Waterloo. Baseball Association
City Hall
Éts
Towa State League
Marshalltown
William Stward
Waterloo
Cole
Social January function at Manhard home
Mrs Edmond E Manbard and Mrs Herbert B Cropper hosted a social calendar event yesterday afternoon at Mrs Manhard 320 Franklin Street. Fifty guests enjoyed elegant decorations and a four course collation after six handed euchre with prizes won by Mrs HW Wright Mrs Winnie Briggs Miss Albertine Frank Miss Roberta Graff and Mrs Will Sthellian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond E., Manbard
Herbert B. Cropper
Manhard
Franklin Street
Euchre
Hw, Wright
Winnie Briggs
Albertine Frank
Roberta Graff
Will Sthellian
W. A. Bryant
Frances Mullan
Altes Cropper
Gertrude Kiein
Mr. Israel
Miss Israel
Woodmen Install Officers at Sycamore Street Lodge
The Woodmen of the World in Sycamore Street held a formal installation of new officers led by retiring Council Commander J. C. Murtagh. New officers include C C Dr W C Hills P C C J E Veith Clerk J W Merkle Banker Charles Stolt Watchman A Markham Sentry George Russell Board of managers Theo Irlenbusch A H Late RB Hamel. The evening featured music, speeches, an oyster supper, and dancing as part of fraternal celebration. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as cold remedy.
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C .C
W. C. Hills
P. C
J.E. Veith
J. W. Merkcle
Chas. Stolt
A. Markham
George Russell
Board Ofmanagers
Theo. Irlenbusch
A. H. Late
RB. Hamel
Misses Reed
Peterson
Albert Braham
Messrs. Murtagh
Hills
3. H. Welch
Jack Gauthier
Veith
Gauthier
Teachers to Meet Here in Waterloo in October
T Holt of this city chairs the executive committee of the northeast Iowa State Teachers Association. The next section meeting will be held in Waterloo, date to be fixed in October. About 1000 to 1200 teachers and school enthusiasts are expected to attend, making it one of Waterloo’s largest gatherings of 1905. Waterloo is accessible to the district, and attendance is anticipated to exceed other sites on the district boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A T. Hokltl
Iowa State Teachers Association
Waterloo
Harbin Named Inspector General of G A R in Surprise Move
George W Harbin of Waterloo Iowa, a prominent G A R and ALR figure, has been appointed inspector general of the Grand Army of the Republic by General Blackmar. The job focuses on visits to state and national meetings and aligns with his long service in the organization. He previously declined the state commander staff post, hoping others would rise in G A R circles. His Civil War service was with an Ohio regiment and he has remained active in Waterloo's G A R group and Crocker's Iowa brigade entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Harbin
Izep
Waterloo
Ig. Alr
G. A. Re Ot
United States
Harbin
Blackmar
Boston
Grand Army
Union
Iowa
Br. Harbin
Ohio
Crocker
Wisowa Lumber Plans Waterloo Headquarters and Far Reaches
Wisowa Lumber Company of Waterloo, Iowa, has purchased yards in eastern Iowa and plans a large Waterloo warehouse with another in a Wisconsin city. The stock totals $100,000 with aims to double in 1905 as capital and stockholders’ business experience support expansion into multiple yards across Iowa and Wisconsin. Stockholders’ names are withheld due to multiple small corporations involvement. The name Wisowa blends Wisconsin and Iowa origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisowa Lumber “Company
Plana
Waterloo
Wisowa Lumber Company
Arith General
Iowa
Wisconsin
Wisowa
Tobacco House Fire Damages Blackhawk Tobacco Co Factory
A blaze at the Blackhawk Tobacco Co factory on Lafayette Street caused substantial damage to basement packing cases and minor fire spread to woodwork and wallpaper. Origin unknown though suspected crossed wires or spontaneous combustion. smoke reached adjoining buildings and delayed locating the fire discovered about 11 o'clock by a resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk ‘Tobacco Co
Lafayette Street
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John Allison
Tama County
Ble
Eetate
Lehigh Clay Works
Farmer
Walford
New Sycamore ST
William Watkins
Nounce
Coucil
California
Mesdames
Cropper
Lodge
Foley
W. Bitner Co
Wangler Bros. & Todd
G. W. Harbin
Agsistant
OFARR
Blackhawk Co
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