Silent Six Gang Burglaries Staged by Juveniles in Zuenco
Waverly reports a 1904-era juvenile gang known as the Silent Six planned home burglaries after reading dime novels. A suspected leader and several youths under 16 confessed under cross examination. the case heads to Judge Smith for chatelet court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Zuenco
Waveny
C. H. Lane
W. Lane
G Gang
Adam Hammer
Lane
Parrott
Delilah Faille
Jerome Kern
Sedt
Silent Siz
Ardler
Nick Carter
Driving Park Association
Wafter
Vic
Smith
Chatelet Court
Lambert Succeeds Leroy as Patriarchs Militant Commander Iowa
Lambert of Newton Iowa will succeed M FP Le Roy of Manchester as commander of the Patriarchs Militant of Iowa after a state wide secret ballot. Van Dyke of Des Moines named brigadier general of the First brigade and Wil V Telford of Clinton brigadier general of the Second brigade with headquarters in Clinton. General Le Roy announces departmental and field officers elected including Pau Van Dyke as brigadier general and officers for the First and Second regiments with colonels lieutenant colonels and majors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Jan
I.E. &. Lambert
Newton
Iowa
M. FP. LeRoy
Manchester
Patriarchs Militant
Pau van Dyke
Des Maoties
Wil V. Telford
Leley
Firet Brigade
Des Moine
C. E .Alexfner
Des Moines
Leutenant
W. Frost
Aumile
W. White
Wood- Woe
I. Meginty
Knowlton
B. Johnson
Seneca Cornell
Oltimwa
Mr. Morelanl
Montezuma
Commissioned Officers Named for Iowa Units
A list of officers for Iowa military units includes Brigadier General Wil V. Tufford of Clinton in the Second Brigade, regimental and battalion commanders such as W. W. Whitenack of Waterloo, A. Randall of Bardaliaj, Rasmus Larsen of Clinton, W. F. Cox of Caday Haplds, O. H. Sweeney of Waterloo, Robert Hunter of Sioux City, R. B. Deggett of Mason City, W. D. Rich Ames, M. J. Jou eon of Iowa Falls, and W. C. Bannistar of Cherokee, with various majors and lieutenant colonels specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. McMurray
Newton
Lindsey
Marengo
C. H. Prosser
Ottumwa
Wil VY. Tufford
Clinton
W. W. ‘Whitenack
Waterloo
Randall
Bardaliaj
Rasmus Larsen
W. F. Cox
Caday
O. H. Sweeney
Carmel
Robert Hunter
Sioux City
Leutenant
R. B. Deggett
Mason City
Inn
W. D. Rich
Ames
M. J. Jou Eon
Iowa Falls
W. C. Bannistar
Denver Fire Destroys Elevator and Lumber Yards
A major blaze in Denver destroyed an elevator owned by Nichol of Waterloo and nearby Citizens Lumber yards. Fire started from a gas engine, spread quickly as water was scarce, with grain and lumber losses mounting. Firefighters had no water supply and residents aided by hauling water from distant wells. This was Denver's first major fire in over a decade, and total losses were extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Nichol
Waterloo
Citizen's Lumber Company of
Louis Redeisel
James
Chris. Brant
Woman lives as a man for eight years in Iowa cafe tale
Dubuque report recounts Lillian Burt who posed as a man from age 12 post her mother’s death in McGregor. She worked as a waiter and cafe staffer before being discovered in Hotel Joslen cafe. Burt confesses to being a woman and faces a choice tied to a $50,000 legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Jan
Lillian Burt
Hal Gavin
Joslen Cafe
McGregor
Iowa
Bank Meeting Elects Directors and Officers
The Black Hawk National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting this morning at the bank offices. Directors elected include McEhinney Richard Holmes F W Powers F L Northay A E Glenn George Jolmeon Chas P Hugg R M Knox W A Hitlewell Jamea Yoonan D J Wilson D W Crouse. The board then named officers for the new year: President F F Matthisney First Vice President Richard Holmes Second Vice President F W Powers Cashier Chas W Knoop Assistant Cashier Lyman D Bedford Weller Lila Marchant. Reports show the bank in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk National Bank
McEhinney
Richard Holmes
F. W. Powers
F. L. Northay
A. E. Glenny
George Jolmeon
Chas. P. Hugg
R. M Knox
W. A. Hitlewell
Jamea Yoonan
D. J. Wilson
D. W. Crouse
F_ F_ Matthisney
Chas. W. Knoop
Lyman D. Bedford
Weller
Lila Marchant
Charities Ready to Help Distressed Cases
A representative of the Associated Charities stated today the society stands ready and willing to help all cases of distress where the applicant is found deserving. Only a few cases reported thus far on account of the open winter, but every case has been admitted, and the charitable organization asks to be informed of any further needy and worthy cases. ADS BRING RESULTS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Pneumonia Fatal in Waterloo Family Losses
George Schmicker died of double pneumonia after an illness last week. His death marks the second bereavement in four weeks as a daughter had died December 14. The body will be buried in Freeport after services in Waterloo. Mildrey Myrtle Lampert, two, daughter of Mrs. P. B. Lampert, died after a brief illness. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church with burial in the local Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmicker
Fatma
Ms. Schmacker
Germany
Waterloo
Buten
Waterloo Register Ga
Freeport
Fab Vlan
Mildrey
Myrtle Lampert
P. B. Lampert
Albany Street
Weterloo
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Cooney
Baptists Elect Officers At Waleut Street Church Meeting
The annual meeting of the Waleut Street Baptists elected officers including Treasurer J A Smith Financial secretary J G Adams Clerk Mrs U W Morse and deacons Bert Ferguson Dr C J Chase and A I Woodring. The Sunday School named Superintendent B J Howrey and assistants T A Mc Manus Mabel Still and others with L G Astana as trustee. Bert Ferguson named P U president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waleut Street Baptists
J. A. Smith
J. G. Adams
Morse
B. J. Howrey
Martha Smith
Luta Redmond
Reing Bert Ferguson
C. 3. Chase
A. I. Woodring
G. B. McWilliams
T. A . McManus
Nettle Diamond
J. §. Tuthi
W. B. Howell
Mra
Mabel Still
Walter Bass
Myrtle Bmilth
Adelaide Catlin
Swoday School
L. G
County Court of Honor Elects Officers and Delegates
The County Court of Honor held a forenoon session in Dr. F C Sage’s office and elected officers for the coming year. District court officers were chosen a month earlier with installation set for next Friday night. County Chancelor A Peterson, County treasurer F R Remington, County recorder E M Close were named. Louis Littlefield was chosen as delegate to the state court in Marshalltown February 18 with Rev Noah Garwick as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court of Honor
F.C. Sage
District Court
A. Peterson
F. R. Remington
E. M. Close
Marshalltown Fabruary
Louis Littlefield
Noah Garwick
Army Leaders Visit Salvation Army Service in Des Moines
Col Stephen Marshall of Chicago arrives with Major Fyan to lead youth work across multiple states and join Capt H A Tripp for a special Salvation Army service in the hall tonight at 9. Major Smith of Des Moines and founder of the Waterton corps is scheduled to assist. Des Moines, Waterloo, and surrounding towns are part of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Marshall
Chicago
Town
Windle
Wisconsin
Fyan
H. A. Tripp
Salvation Army
Major Smith
Des Moines
Waterton Corps
Iowa
Col. Marshall
Waterloo
Fytin
A Surprise Party to Relief Stomach and Liver Pain
A pleasant surprises party may be given to your stomach and liver by feking medicine which will relieve their pain and discomfort Dr King's New Life Pills are a gaast wonderful remeny affording sure relief and cure for headache dizziness and constipation 25c at Wang Jet Bros and Lodds ed 2 1 F
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Wang
Jet Bros
Thrasher Injured in Waterloo Freight Incident
Town Falls dispatch reports Clare Thrasher a Waterloo brakeman on the east bound Illinois Central freight narrowly escaped a fall while boarding a car at the station. He slipped and was bruised and injured internally. he requested transfer home to Waterloo on the 1:00 orelock train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresher
Waterloo
Clare Thrasher
Illinois Central
Barrowly
Thrasher
Beardes
Waterloo Baseball Optimistic Over Roster and Carnival Plans
Waterloo base ball managers express optimism over a reserve list granted by the National Baseball Association and may play last season’s players. A carnival is planned to raise funds, with candidates for manager, including several noted locals, while existing officers may remain until debts are cleared. Reports cite former Waterloo players Nagle Hurlburt Kling and others in West Association stats, and a separate appeal noted by Courtright & Arbuckle in a damages case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Baseball Association
Shafer
Laker
Ted
Corrigan
Painter
Shout
Anklam
Diesel
O'Brien
Schooler
Evans Clayton
Owsley
Aldermen Clash Over Westfield Hose Gift Debate
Waterloo aldermen scrap over whether the city should loan hose and a cart to Westfield residents while delaying a firm water proposal. Byrnes argued a temporary loan until mains extend, Illingworth pressed for redress, and the council postponed decisive action awaiting federal court opinions on water rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Westfield Addition
Hildebrand
Westfield
Alty
Federal Court
Cedar Rapids
Bronx Falls
Waterloo
Miss M Cunningham and N W Wolfe wed at St Josephs
Miss Margaret Cunningham and Nicholas Wolfe married at St Joseph's Catholic Church at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday with Dr John Wolfe officiating. Bridesmaid Helen Cunningham, best man Henry Tederspiel. After the ceremony, breakfast for relatives at the bride's home, then they reside at East Ninth Street. Both longtime locals, employed by James Black Dry Goods Co. Wolfe a carpet salesman. Cunningham previously ran the store ribbon department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Margaret CunNingham
Nicholas Wolfe
John Wolfe
Helen Cunningham
Henry Tederspiel
Eit
Hay
Armhe
Errand Hoy
Snowbound in Dewar area with packed drifts to March
Snow two feet deep covers Dewar area with travel hazardous. Local items report Miss Stella Welter visiting in Bennington township, Mrs Clas Meyer returning from Baxter, and Parson Smith buying a cutter. A crew frees a stalled train near Dunkerton, conductor Jones delays southbound run, foreman De Das resigns. Gas lighting plant added by O. W. Follett, with plans for a gas stove. A new manure trolley device ordered by A. A. Adams to move waste. first county unit to install. Boxing event set for the 13th with five cent admission. Dunkerton folks misinformed about a pool table. Many mentions of farming implements, travel, and local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
de Cis
Jones
Dewar
Tnstead
Mr. de Das
ToRdmester
O. W. Follett
Pat Garrett
Dakota
Ing
R. J. Clack
A. A. Adlams
Seamitt Bros
Adams
Pallett
Tifs
Gual
Homer
Detwein
Hennington Township
St. Como
Geo. Rigdon
Adam Reinhart
James Taylor
Fayette County
Weatendorf
Kirby & Meyers
Porkers
John Schmitt
Waterton
Wil Guizow
Dakole
Uartisan Lindsay
Mr. Dilley
Union Chapel Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
Union Chapel held its regular annual meeting on Jat Fergon Street Monday evening electing officers for the coming year. Superintendent S. B. Breklay was named, with Mrs. P. Minsner as assistant superintendent and Miss Bianche Austin as secretary. Ira Getty became assistant secretary, Miss Lamb named trustee, and Mr. Getty chosen choir leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Chapel
Jatfergon Street
S. B. Breklay
Asat
Yearly Statement of County Finances for 1905 Released
The county auditor reports 1905 expenditures across funds. General fund spent $55,070.06 vs $48,925.89 in 1904. Bridge fund up by $6,133.68. Poor fund $12,672.94 in 1905, $13,829.55 in 1904. Insane fund $7,308.36 for 1905, $7,128.10 in 1904. Assessment and census cost $6,908.87. Separate township and ward expenditures listed. several towns and wards shown with varying amounts. Preservers of the public peace receive a $5 monthly raise. day and night patrolmen, desk sergeant, and patrol driver see increases. City salaries otherwise unchanged. new ordinance requires horses be tied on Waterloo streets with fines up to $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generial Fund
Varios Bous
Conty
Asséas County
Loltiss
Washington
Barclay
Lincoln
Psi
Cedar
Bennington Union
Lester
Blackhawk
Spring Creek
Cedar Talla Two
Eagless
FOX Yesey
Mt. Vernes
Waterloo
Poyner
Cranes
Big Creek
Dunsterton
Hadson
Laporte
Cedar Falls
Jackson
Kugpp
Waterlane
J. H. Kuhns
T. M. Watts
R. M. Dewey
D. R. Werver
Hoanlg
Ed. Leighton
Tom Morris
Mc Sweeney
Chas. Watlaufer
Chas. Watson
Geo. Gilley
Feastermaker
Fred S. Jones
Herman Steegs
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Lambert
Leroy
Patriarche
Bob Gavin
Minn Lillian Burt
Blackhawk National
GEC
Schmacker
Butler Avenue
Thias Weekes
Lampert
Baptists
Court OF Honor Elects
Salvationist
Waterloo Baseball Association
Re Met
Martin
Miangger
Charles Srisbee
West- Prn
Ohe
Hurlburt
Nagle
Knog
Taat
Oklahoma City
Gome Sone
Kling
Springfield
Joplin
Guthrie
Alamo Country
Hoberk Miller
George Miner
Neola
Dr. D
Standling
West
Nicholas W.wolfe
Margaret: Cunningham
Wangler Bros. & Todd
UNION
Alderman Illingworth
Vale
M. Cunningham
MR. N. W. Wolfe
ST. 4 Joseph's Church
Hollister
Coun
Board of Supervisors
Bridge Fund
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