Five damage cases dismissed in late docket session
Five damage suits were dismissed without prejudice for late action. Bennie Emerson filed $300 from Ec Litchfield after delay. Lewis Burr accepted $750 from Chicago Great Western for injuries as a passenger. A $30,000 claim by Bradley Ives against Illinois Central was dismissed for unknown reasons and refiled later. Other cases, including S W Blaing vs J W Redfield and Hirsch vs Wilson Bros, were dismissed with costs in a sequence from a docket closing.
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Bradley Ives
Illiois Central Railway Company
Fourth Street
Edgar -c
Was
Lewis Burr
Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Paul
S. W.” Blaing
J. W
Redfield
Waterloo Boy Hero Saves Skating Boy On Des Moines River
George H. Strayer, a Waterloo native studying at Des Moines College, rescued Doyle Gawthrop from ten feet of icy water after he broke through the ice on the river. Strayer, modest and unseen, guided the boy to shore with a tree branch pole and has not spoken of the deed. The rescued boy's father in Texas seeks a reward if the saver is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Strayer
Waterloo
Des Moines
Ierp
Doys Gawithrop
George
Strayer
Des Moinés College
Highth
Washington
Gawthrop
Hogy
At- Yair
Doyl Gawithrop
Carpenter
Avenue
Texas
Marshalltown
Allison Club Organized in Cedar Falls Attendance Surges
Cedar Falls January 10 special report says an Allison club was organized Thursday night with about four hundred signaling intent to join. The group grew from a Mads meeting with strong enthusiasm for Allison. Officers elected include President J W Jarnagin Secretary A L Selle and Treasurer F O Jackson with vice presidents drawn from four adjacent townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Allison
Alligon
Ware ‘Ehogen
Rickley Property Sold Magnificently Respected Residence
The Rickley property bounded by Walnut and Pine Town streets, near Franklin Street, was sold with a large brick residence and barn on three city lots. Dr J G Bickley has occupied the home for many years. the deed notes the sale price and landmark landmarks around the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George . McWwlliaims
J. G. Bickley
Resia
Walnut
Pine Town
Pranklin -Stree
Death by Own Action Of Famous Hog Billy at Dipping Tank
A famed hog named Billy Jackson, part owned by J. T. Judge, died after chewing through two planks sealing a dipping tank and sliding into the water. The hog, weighing about 600 pounds, entered the tank end first and suffocated after becoming wedged and exhausted. The incident occurred last week in Iowa, with homesickness cited as a possible motive.
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Lowa
Tan
H. Dackson
Poland
Billy
Mr. Jackson
J. T. Judge
Carrol
Carroll
Mulét County
Dusman Ordered to Reformatory After Capture
Judge Ranaler approved taking Tony Dusman to Anamosa for safe keeping until February term district court convenes with Judge Plate presiding. Deputy Finuff accompanied Dusman, who showed indifference and offered little about the crime, noting only that he made a good getaway but a bad mess of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence -Bulletin-Journal
Ranaler
Tony Dusman
Buonan
Anamosa
District Court
Terre
Plate
Dusman
Sherif Finuff
Mrs H B Boies Called Home In Illnesses End
Mrs H B Boies died at home after a two week illness. Her daughter Adelia had been sick. Mrs Boies cared for her and grew weak. Born Mary Louisa Cart in 1874, she married Herbert By-Boies in 1898 and left a twin daughter Marion who died in 1906. Survived by husband, mother, sisters, and brother. services by Congregational pastor. Funeral at Elmwood Cemetery pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Herbert B. Boles
Boles
Anness
Boies
Hae
Adelia
Washington and
Seventh Etraets
Mary Louisa Cart
Paw
Lee
County
Pirenols
Iowa
Hudson
Waterloo
Ilinais
Herbert By-Boies
Bleas
Marion
Adella
Marino
Mis
Lillian E. Carl
Elsza
Eizabeth
Frank
Paw Paw
Illinois
Elizabeth
Congregational Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Town and Township News Roundup of Local Goings On
Local notes report numerous visits and absences across Hasleton Waterloo and surrounding towns. Residents LeRoy Hibbet and Philip Kratt travel for schooling and home business, while O.W. Wolgamot J.B. Murphy host callers. Socials include dances at Lehmistant hall and gatherings with relatives in Dubuque Fort Wayne and Webster City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Dodge
Hasleton
LeRoy Higbés
Winnébago, Minn
Parker College
O.W. Wolgamot
J.B- Murphy
Waterloo
A. E)o'connor
Webster City
Lola Cécared
Marie
Sumner
Albert. McGranathan
Sheldon
Wolgamot
Winnifred Gannon
Vinton
Ida
Philip' Kratt
Nora” Harn
John Ketas
Ville
Hazleton
M. Mignett
Ladies Aid Society
M. EB. Church
G. W. Bothwell
Silvia Starr
Winn
Jasper Mitchiell
Wifs
Alma
Neb
Lehmistant Hall
Roy Stalnecker
Httle
Alexandria
Oelwein
B.’Ward
Lester
Gallup
Lehmkub
S. T. Weaver
Opera House
Wilma Walker
J. F. Fettgether
Nina
Horses Sell Briskly at Waterloon Livestock Sale
Buyers from across the country attended the Friday sale at Waterloon Livestock Commission Co with a packed barn and spirited bidding. J J McGarvey showcased fine hounds while George Thomas offered over 20 well finished horses selling up to 222.50 for a black mare amid strong demand and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watarloa Livestock Commission. Co
Asa
Waterlon
Consignera
J. J. McGarvey
Déatt
Cummings
George Thomas
Waterloo to Host Second State Republican Convention
Waterloo wins the contest to hold the Iowa Republican state convention second, with Des Moines first. Waterloo’s bid, backed by Cedar Rapids and local business leaders, secures the larger Waterloo venue in June, while Des Moines keeps the primary meet. Officials say 6000 seats at the Chautauqua hall will host delegates and visitors. Doctors report grippe infections rising, with kidney complications seen in children. Standpipe at James Black Dry Goods is completed to aid fire protection and insurance costs drop.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
Cummins
Blackhawk County
Bremer
Ulna
Buchanan
Dutler
Grundy
Waterloo Way
Cedar Rapids
Meo
W. R. Boyd
E.R. Meore
W. G. Haake
H. Rathbun
Cedar Rapidas
Mr. Moore
Linn County
Mullan
B. S. Walker
Milo Ward
The
Commercial Exchange
Des Molsen
Flest
Ree 7 Joven
Woods
Unit Teamen
James Black Dry Goods Company
Koodkare
Insane Man Handles Switch Duties at City Yard
Charles Smith believed he was an old time switchman and acted at the Illinois Central stock yards. He was placed in the city hall at 5:00 PM after being arrested by Officer Tom Morris on a complaint from yard crews. He showed moments of lucidity and signs of mental imbalance, and will be kept for an official sanity inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Smitth
Charles Smmith
Simith
Tom Morris
Illinois Central Stock Yards
Smith
Local Resident Remembered After 48 Years in Town
Obituary notice honors a long time resident known for success and community ties. Relatives survive and pay tribute to the deceased, who had been well known and respected in the area.
Pioneer William Miller Dies At His Orange Township Farm
William Miller a longtime Orange township farmer and prominent German Baptist church member, died Thursday afternoon at his farm after a paralytic stroke. Born September 26, 1827 in Somerset County Pennsylvania, he lived in Black Hawk County for 48 years and owned several hundred acres of prime Iowa land. He married twice and was survived by numerous children including Mrs. Ephriam Lichty and Mrs. Ada Saylor, with one brother in Waterloo. The funeral will be held at a German Baptist church. burial in Orange township. The local Independent Order of Odd Fellows eastern district plans a program and parade April 28–29 with delegates from area lodges attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Orange Township
William Milley
Miller
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Oraige Township
Iowa
St Ground
Fehildren
Ephriam~Lichty
Perry Summy
Lewis
Silas Miller
Susan ‘Dietz
Waterloo
Ada Saylor
Alvin M. Miller
Cando
N. di
John Miller
Davenport
Neb
Mabel Schrock
Somerset County
Miler
Nis
Horn
Millar
Orange
Order of
Ode Fellowa
Department Council
G. O. Holling
F. W. Boynton
Oreer
Sb. m.— Department Council
Ge Department
Matt Tant
Temple
Caet Alda Opera
Death of J A Presba ends long Dunkerton life
Jam Presha pioneer Dunkerton merchant dies at 6 20 am after kidney trouble in his Dunkerton home. Funeral Sunday at Baptist church with interment in nearby cemetery. Born May 16 1848 in Wisconsin he helped found one of the town’s first stores and was a prominent local resident for over twenty years. He leaves a widow and siblings in Wisconsin Lester township and Dunkerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
A. Presha
Baptist Church
Mr. Preada
Wisconsin
John Barer
Slater
Thomas Carnes
Lester
Township
John Young
Dunker, Jton
Aged Lady Carrigg Dies in Waterloo Parish Funeral Monday
An aged pioneer Mrs Garrige Carrigg died after a long life of widowhood in Waterloo. Born in Ireland in 1828 she immigrated in 1847 and helped settle the Iowa prairies with her husband Stephen Carrigg. Survived by nine children, funeral Monday at St Joseph’s church with interment in Waterloo Catholic cemetery. Also notes Maritus Marquis ill with appendicitis and Knights of Columbus officers installed with temporary treasurer.
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Argyle Street
Prairies
County Clare
Ireland
America
Sho
Stephen Carries
New York
Iowa
Dubuque R
Bennington Township
Auill
Waterloo
Carrigg
Panama
Howe
Sanders
Estheyville
Flynn
Emmetaburg
Mike
John
James
Stephen
Magela
St. Joseph's Church
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IVES
Bennie Emerson
Litchfield
Lewin Burr
Chicago
Great Western
Petiti Ward
Barhholzer
Damingia
Gtaph
Rickley
Strel
Ewilliams
H. B Boies
Bereveslovege
Fairbank
Raymond
Bila McGrath
Nora Springs
William McHvay
Retoheck OO
J. D. White
Ethel George
J. Sayles
Jane Drivar
Nick Swartz
Dubuque
Nile
Lilla-Hawn
Blanche
Ray- Taond
Jon.Teetor
Mound City
Kan
Ray Smith
C. Smith
Louis
George Binig
Gripne
Rita Mangin
n_ Waterloo
Mike Weber Jefefer
Freeport
Francis Berend
Berend
Walter Hewett
Schaeffer
T. J. Smith
Leo O'Connell
Meeting OF State
Republi
G:tv
iGedar Rapide
Sioux City
Committée of Valndss
Ely
Opposit
Mittesa
Watéreo
cMort
Republican Party
Frank& Hull T
A. Hull
West Fourth Sireet
Mr. Hull
Grippe
Phyasicians
William Miller
BLACK
Hawk
Rebsaka Lodge
Tarple
East’ Side
East Side Opera House
East
West Side Opera Houses
Eastern Iowa District Association
Loon Temple
West Side Opera House
J. A. Presba
Kerton
Prexba
Stephen Garrigg
oroLock
St Joseph's Church
Bort Marquis
Knights of Columbus
Co. L. McDermott
Barney Striegel
H. H. Cordes
J. BF. Ashe
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