Bates Family Sent To Boston In Hardship Tale
Describes John W Bates and his family abandoned in 1906 then supported by Overseer Klingaman after their father deserted. Mrs Bates, with five children ages eight months to eight years, moved toward Boston with aid and relatives. Overseer provided food, fuel, and care as Bates sent no money and refused to return. The piece notes Bates later worked elsewhere but did not send funds. neighbors helped and the family prepared to relocate to Boston. Also mentions Gus Peterson becoming a naturalized citizen and Dan McKevitt ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Klingaman
John W. Bated
South Dakota
J. F. Kingaman
Hates
Harroo
Kilingaman
Bates
Highlinefelter
Huron, &. C
Northwestern Railway
Waterloo noted as strong banking and manufacturing city
The Capper Bulletin praises Waterloo Iowa for financial strength and extensive manufacturing of agricultural machinery. It claims banks paid out money during financial stringency and credits Waterloo with unique resilience. The booklet notes Waterloo as a big town for its size with numerous factories.
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Capper
Arthur ‘Capper
Topecka
Kansas
Waterloo
Iowa
Des Moines
Waterion
Towa
Amall
Perpetual Building and Loan declares 3.9 percent dividend
The Perpetual Building and Loan Association held a business meeting reporting a satisfactory year with substantial growth. A 3.9 percent dividend for the past six months was declared to stockholders. Financials show cash on hand, loans, real estate and stock repayments, taxes, and accrued interest totaling about 281,180.02 in assets and 193,118.93 in disbursements and holdings.
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Perpetual Building and Loan Association
BR. Turner
Nsurance
Wendy
Waterloo cattle show praise for Glenny Aberdeen Angus herd
The Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co barn hosts A E Glenny’s Aberdeen Angus herd ahead of a public sale on the 15th. Lady Idessa, sister to a Chicago prize cow, highlights the exhibit with visitors, plus Tim Cranny’s heart trouble and Amos Wood winning clear title to a Glauser property. Mrs Iola Kearney secures a divorce in district court.
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Waterloo
Glenny
Idessa
Ieusa
Chicago
H.q. Hess
Watarisn. Org
Amos Wood
Nickolas Glauser
Glauser
Glasser
Wood
New Railway Plan Builds Toward Waterloo to Stanwood
Stephen B Yowart president of the Lowe and Northwestern road arrives in Waterloo from New York City to advance the project. Chief Engineer Lacock has been ill delaying progress but spring will revive construction. Franchises granted for electric mill and water plant at Quasqueton, with line to bring power and rail service. Promoters eye local mill and water power, with right of way purchases and ties secured for track.
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Stephen B. Yowart
Waterloo
New York City
J. F. Lacock
Quasqueton
Quasqueten
Stanwood
Iite
Lacock
Waterloo Eyes Next Hawkeye Convention Site
West of Quasquetos excitement grows as the Hawkeye Commercial Men's Association plans its annual meeting in Cedar Rapids. Waterloo delegates, led by CS H Bingham, aim to lure the two year old group with over 4000 members, possibly bringing 300 visitors if Waterloo is chosen. C A Allen sells block 4 in Cowin's addition to Waterlas for 2000 dollars.
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CS. H. Bingham
Hawkeye Commercial Men's Association
Marshalltown
Army of Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Damages Paid and Bridge Extension Threatens Turnpike
The Board of Supervisors oversee a settlement with Mrs. Charlotte Kellogg of Cedar Falls for damages to her property from high water. The Central Railway plans to lengthen the bridge over the draw near the depot, risking washouts to the county turnpike and river embankment. Divorces granted include Arce Flint and Ruth Stewart. Thomas Walstead to move to California for rheumatic treatment.
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Charlotte Kelloggs
Cedar Falls
Ihinois Central Railway Company
Board of Supervisors
Arce Flint
Henry B. Flint
Ighitman
Waverly
Ruth Stewart
Wright Stewart
Omaha
California
Thomas Walstead
Parochial and Public School Enrollment Tops Five Thousand
Major Charles P. George of Des Moines arrived in the city and examined G. and M. Delamere Perits who had been secured during the past week by Sergeant Floyd Grom. The teachers in east and west elite schools took enrollment the first two days, adding over two hundred new names since the holidays. Total city enrollment in public and parochial schools slightly exceeds five thousand. 1907 figures show West side and East side schools with varied counts.
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West Side
East Side
Our Lady of Vittory
St. Mary's Academy
Lutheran
Najor
Charles P. George
Des Moines
City
G. and
M. Delamere Perits
Floyd Grom
Live Stock and Stock Market and Local Notices
Live stock market reports open steady hog prices and receipts for today and tomorrow with mixed and butchered hogs at 4.15 to 4.60. Cattle and sheep opened steady to strong. New York stock market quotes show various industrials and rail shares with mixed early gains. Local notice mentions a wedding in Chicago and a land sale near Cedar Falls road with details for interested buyers.
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Chicago
Ihoo
New York
Southern Pacific Southern Railway
St. Paul
Union Pacific
United States Steel
United States Stes
American Luger + TOD
Fullerton Place Promotes Modern Medical Spa Services
An advertisement extols The Fullerton Place offering a large family friendly facility with a medical department headed by Fullerton and Mrs. Ledne Meaning. It highlights hydropathy Swedish massage and electro-Turkish baths as cures and warnings to avoid unnecessary operations. Also promotes land and farm rental listings with contact details.
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Hanny
Fullerton
Ledne Meaning
Battle Creek
Meaning
Marie Stemensen
Copenhagen
Danmark
WB. Washburn
Fullerton Place
East Fourth and
Lime Streets
SaBe
Wedded but Dissatisfied Marriage Ends in Chicago
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports a Waterloo marriage of Louis Lipski and his wife dissolved amid quarrels. Met in Dubuque while in Union Park orchestras last June they wed in Waterloo in July. From August to January the couple faced misery. Lipski now says he will hold his wife responsible for debts incurred due to her housekeeping and board.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Dubuque
Lihski
Tie
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
AMG
Topeka
Kaan
State Board of
J. Fiunter
University of Kansas
Eustace H. Brown
Kangag Federation of Women’s Clubs
E. T. Fairchild
Will Gease
Ifes
Gus Peterson
U.S. Army
Laporte
Dan McKevitt
Ben
Goodwin Sale Pavillion
Mason City
Sala
Kenson
Pedelty Brothers
A. P. Mason and
F. P. Menzie
Capper Bulletin
Waterloo Financiers
Perpetual Popular
Turner
Liabiittie
A. E.glenny
Prince Earl
Weighston
Lady Hdessa, Slater
Chicago Exposition
Timothy Cranny
Buckingham
Cranny
Granny
Lana
Mr Thayer of
Yeaup
Quasquetos
Hawkeye Commercial
C.A. Allen
Nanunian Company
Int
Cowin
Waterlas
Charlotte Kellogg
Slough
WIE
Lamson Bros. Brokers
G. B
Asia
Louis J.ghaperas
Bristora
Candy
Tlage
C. Cardatoo
Tas
Chaneras & Costas
Chaperas
New Cedar
Cay
Bn. Quire
Fred. Pattee
Bears
New Cédar Falls
Fred
Parcee
Platutala
Bremer County
Cedar River Bottom
Frank R. Fisher
Louis ‘Lipstar
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