Jury Reports True Bills in Blackhawk County
Grand jury completed work after sessions begun January 7 in Blackhawk county life jail inquiries. True bills returned include Charles Croge for copper wire theft from Western Union Telegraph Co. and Andrew Schwendemann on checks and false pretenses. Two other cases against Forest Young and Albert Dawen were not justified. The panel was dismissed until the February term on the 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Croge
Western Union Telegraph Co
Andrew Schwendemann
Frank Anderson
Charles Rupp
Gains Forest Young
Albert Dawen
Paving Plans For East Waterloo Streets Next Season
City engineers map two miles of paving blocks to be laid in East Waterloo next season. About 33 blocks in Mulberries, Sycamore, Logan, Lafayette and Oak avenues are targeted, with asphalt and brick surfaces and a potential West Waterloo program discussed. A resolution of necessity may be drawn tonight, and bridge and water issues plus a water ordinance revision are on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Oleal
C.T. Wilson
Mulbarss
Sycamore
Frilatlin Street
Lane
Logan Avenue
Argyle Street
Lafayette Street
Park Avenue
Oak Avenue
Westterloo
Louie
Park
Fifth Street
County ‘Supervisors
Two Days Horse Sale Promoted by Water loo Live Stock
Mr Holland manager of Waterloo Live Stock Commission announces a regular horse sale here Friday and Saturday January 18th and left, with bidders for all classes. The market prides itself as a horse center of Iowa, with consignors’ interests looked after and every horse sold on merit. The note urges consignors to participate, promising attentive service and market stability to sustain prices. WM Holland signs as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Waterloo
Commission’ Co
Towa
Chiedgo
Waterice Fruit Commission Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Waterice Fruit Commission Company reported prosperous operations for the past year at its Saturday meeting held at the Incorporation office. Directors re elected were I. A. Knittle B. L Vale R. J. Hoxie H. B. Horte B. G. Stearns W. F. Parrott and A. A. Sulmer. Vale granted a thirty day leave of absence for a California tour to combine pleasure with business, sailing from Waterville around February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterice ‘Fruit 224 Commission Company
Incorporation
I. A. Knittle
L Vale
R. J. Hoxie
H. B. Horte
B. G. Stearns
W. F
Mr. Vale
Mra. Vale
California
New East Side Bank Preparations Underway by Capitalists
New East Side financial institution to be opened on East Fourth Street on February first with capital of 160000. Frank C Brantger named cashier. he brings diverse banking experience from Commercial National and Citizens Gas and Electric. Bank to move into Waterloo Loan and Trust building after October and be upgraded with extensive improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaat
Contern
Brantger
Go Young
Duckerton
Citizen's Bank
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Aordas
Fourth Street
F. F. McHthinney
Waterloo Loan & Trust Company
Legation
Two Deaths Named Michael Swift Of Des Moines
Obituary notes the deaths of Michael Swift of Des Moines at his son’s home in Waterloo after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are set for St Ambrose Church with burial in Des Moines. Also reported is the death of Elmira Cardwell of Waterloo after a lengthy consumption illness, with services planned and burial in Fairview Cemetery. The items include other notices from Waterloo residents, a Bangor Me. paper on Joseph A Treat’s death in California, and mention of Fred Iseher’s death in St Paul with Waterloo burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miichael Swift
Swift Bros
Weat
J. ‘Tr. Swift
Switt
Dea’ Moines
Waterloo
J.T. Alf
C. E
J. .E. McGuire
Des Moines
St. Ambrose’ Sharch
Father Flavin
Swift Wea
Reland
Elmira Jane Cardwell
Willow Street
Laporte City
Blackhawk County
Willigan
Chas
Igon
Clara Monday
Sarah McCankey
Chicago
Ida] Adams
Cardwell
Baptist Church
H. G. Beeman
Walnut
Atreat Baptist Church
Fairview
Bangor
Joseph A. Treat
Bonora
Calif
Rept
Whmam Treat
Logan House
Ninois Central
Treat
Pullman
Waterloo News Highlights Local People and Events
Passing items report Will Pattison recovering from an appendectomy, George L. McNutt visiting Waterloo, and Robert Berridge enrolling in Waterloo business college. Licenses granted for a marriage between Wille Poock and Mary Hein. Frank Standish resigns from Illinois Capital depot. Local officials and visitors, including census staff Fréd Mabie and Maurice Welsh, appear in community notes as counterfeit money concerns rise. Grandma Strayer nears end of life. janitor Trumbaier leaves city hall due to illness. The German Social Club hosted a 49-member roast pork dinner at Karths hall, while farmers seek low-rate farm loans via F J Wighmeyatt and Cooter. Counterfeit coins circulate, prompting banker vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pattison
Rapidt
George
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
5. D. Mitchell
Robert Berridge
Lamont
Waterloo
Business College
Mary Hein
Frank.Standish
the Illinois
Caphtal
Isabel Farr
Ofice
G. H. Henderson
Nashua
Trumbaier
Strayer
Johnny
West Firth Street
Fréd Mabie
Washington, D. C
Census Department
Washington
Belhia-Roadman
Dike
Charles Roadman
Maurice Welsh
Ilinois Central
Chicago
W. C. Israel
Des Moines
Merchants’ Life Association of
Burlington
Karths Hall
Leo
J. Bedard
F. J. Wighmeyatt
Miss
Resauer
Basle First National Bank
Iowa
Cooter
Brotherhood Forming At Flirst Presbyterian Church
A meeting is planned at Flirst Presbyterian Church on Friday evening January 14 to complete the Brotherhood organization begun at a recent gathering at James Black's home. A temporary body was set up with committees to draft a constitution including W W Nofarlane, W W Miller, C W Bown, Dr WW Thrower and Oliver Stevenson. The group aims to strengthen church fellowship and aid in church work. Meanwhile Railway Trainmen chairmen Grievance Men Home D BE Bankson and Wm Wilkins visited Waterloo with their families after consulting Central officials in Chicago about wage increases, with no clear company plans disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
James Black
W. W. NoFarlane
W. W. Miller
C. W. Bown
Ww. H. Thrower
Oliver Stevenson
Bankson
Wmn
Wilkins
Brotherhood of Railway
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Chicago
Christian Endeavor Union organized in Waterloo
The Christian Endeavor Union of Waterloo was organized at First Presbyterian church to streamline Christian work and plan a state gathering. A large attendance heard greetings from pastors, adopted a constitution, and elected officers including President C H Blauffacher and Treasurer W H Golly. A state executive committee will visit next week to set dates for the Waterloo convention and coordinate with the Ideal union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union of
Waterloo
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Union
Acca
Mr. Austin
Chria*tian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
H.W. Reherd
Walter Rollins
C. H. Stattacher
D. Mins Houma Orton
AE Wnable
Preeut
C.H. Blauffacher
Cor
Hartlet
Doughtry
Ruth MacEachron
Tressurer
W. H. Golly
Christian Endeavorers
Chautauqua
Unio
Ear of Corn Sells for 180 Dollars in Iowa Show
The top ear of corn fetched 180 dollars paid by D L Pascal of Dewitt Clinton County. It won the sweepstakes prize at the Iowa show and was praised as the finest ear by Professors Holden and Shamel. Pascal bred and raised it and was willing to pay the huge sum. E M Wentworth of State Center bid second for presentation to Iowa State College. The second prize car went to Larry Hilton of Malvern for four dollars. Bennett Bros of Story County won the first prize sweep and donated it to the Iowa State College for October 1907. The Iowa Gora Growers Association reported a very successful exhibit occupying the hall. An advertisement for Dr Adler’s Treatment is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Pascal
Dewitt
Clinton County
Tel’ Amea
Holden
Shamel
Pascal
Park
E. M. Wentworth
State Center
Iowa State College
Bir
Larry Hilton
Malvern
Iowa
Bennett Bros
Story County
Bdgon Bennett
Iowa, State College
Calengo
Bennett Brea
Wilkes
Whiting
Iowa Gora Growers’ Association
Hag Baen
Eharmous
Guess Hall
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Quick Back Pain Relief
Suffering back pain finds fast relief with Dean's Kidney Pills, praised by Henry B. White of 104 Mulberry Street. The testimonial notes kidney derangement symptoms improving, with a claim of complete, unobtrusive relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York lists Dona’s as the sole US agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Gale
Prion Jose Couts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Ew York
United States
Dona
Hake
Head Cut Injuries From Fall in Falr Asttle
Clara Winlngs of Tadd Pendence Avenue is laid up with a head wound after a fall on the sidewalk near her home Friday. A six or seven year old girl witnessed the incident. The force of the impact broke the skin and caused head soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asttle
Clara Winalngs
Tadd Pendence Avenue
Ulytt
Jgg
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Grand Jury Reports
FDO
Mak
Refeane Forsat Young
Albert Danrer
Bridge and Water
West Side Opera
C. J. Blodgett
Quarne
Rocky Mountain
Angler Bros
Sien
Ois Wilder
Gretne
City
George Wilder
Mgr
Minnie Danner
Daniel O. Dannér
NEW East Side Bank
CIAL
Braniger
Michael Swift
Deg Moines
West Waterloo
Mra
Elmira Cardwell
Fred Ischer
BIX Christian
Endeavor Societies
WiIl Vieit Weterlco
Broas Bearby Towne
Sad Evenly Pre Inc
Lema
Maude Barr
Ardock
N. D
B.J. Oakes
M. Perrin
Edna Lockwood
Greene
H. N. Merrick
Misa Marjorie O'Keefe
C.J. O'Keefe
J. B. Shepardson
Shepard
Mise
Carrig Hubbard
Garner
Mary Gates
G. H. Knapp
Superior
Campbell
Charles Lalabettor
Lois
TOBA
Siewert & Larrabee
Commission
Gamer Broak
Watshos
Shicago
Pasenee
Jon
Castle Sut
DMO Deseo
Wat
SERGI
Fred
Kinfelder
Uiness Central
Histelder
Jett
Fan
Rhader
Grundy’ Center
Board of County Supervisors
Irvia
Lelbanon
Heacock
Due Times
Thos. Risinger
Chas. Roadman
State Normal
Toyd Crouse
Harry Trimble
Cornell Cullegs
Trimble
Toleda
George Shear
Tan
Missé Maude Foote
Anna’ Mead
G. F.morgans
Mies Byrde Payton
Cherokee
C.C. Wolf
Fred, Escher
Olive Knowlton
T. Dadswell
Ackley
Adler
Wangler Bros
Aise
Dr. Adler
B. F. Rhoades
Medelia
Minn
Wilgert Suallerbeestr
Legan Hotel
Baturday
Ee Erey
Heras
Hotel Fortner
Waverly
Janis Ata
Ieee
Hall
F. J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
Whst & Truax
Draggiate
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Toybuy
Bulletin
M. Freeman
Butte
Cooswell
Waetostone
Harvey
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