Butchers Fight Over Cleaver Leaves Men Injured
A meat market altercation on Commercial street near Fifth between J D Malcolm and W R Wright and their brothers in law left Wright with a 17 stitch facial gash and Malcolm with three broken ribs. Police took all four men to the jail and planned court next morning as two brothers separated the combatants and the cleaver was seized by police. The 20 inch cleaver, 14 inch blade, remains in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittens
J. D. Malcom
W.R
Ana Partiers
Commercial Street
Wright
Malcom
J. A. Wright
James C. Malcom
Fifth’ Street
Iy A. Wright
James Malcom
J. ‘Fl McSweehey
FL A. Robinson
Maleom
H. 2. McCoy
Malcam
Moore
Observe the Day at Sherif Clowes Shop
The market closed Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff Shores at the instigation of Leavitt & Johnson bank which holds a claim against the firm. Two families, Beebe of Eldora and Cregley of Coggon, seek county care though not residents, prompting further letters and possible suits for indigent maintenance. Also wrestling fans await Friday’s Waterloo match between McLeod and Hackenschmidt amid strong bets on the outcome. Engineer Crockett returned from Freeport to resume work on the Dubuque division passenger run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Clowes
Sheriff Shores
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Frm
Crockett
Freeport
Hig
Dubuque
Water loo to Host Next Iowa Association Meeting
George J. Henderson was elected secretary and treasurer of the Iowa Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents at its Sioux City manual meeting. Waterloo won the bid to entertain the association next year. The executive committee for the coming year includes F. Grandy of Sioux City as president H. W. Binder of Council Bluffs as vice president George Hy Henderson of Waterloo as secretary treasurer B F Kauffman of Des Moines W. Scherfe of Fort Madison Jas R Grant of Boone J. M. Trumbull of Aduu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheee Ee
Iowa’ Association
George J. Henderson
Okthinelty
Igwa
Butarca Agélits
Sioux City
Waterloo
Ef F. Grandy
H.W. Binder
Council Bluffs
George Hy
Henderson
BF Kauffman
Des Moines
W. Scherfe
Fort Madison
Jas, R. Grant
Boone
J. M. Trumbull
Adutr
Ice Crop Ready Crystal Ice Fuel Plans Harvest
A crew of 75 men will harvest summer ice, with wagons set for daily schedules and wages ranging from 175 to 2.00 dollars per day. The operation targets 25,000 tons of ice for summer use, signaling a major fuel and supply effort.
Grand Jury Reports on Forgeries and Indictments
The grand jury delivered a partial report listing four true bills. Albert Johnson and Jareany face charges of larceny. Lewis Steinhagen is indicted for breaking and entering. Oaks stands charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. The jury hasn't finished work and other cases remain to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binte
State of Lovers
Albert Joahnson
Jareany
N. A. ‘Tolty
State of Lowa Vamma
State of Lowa
Lewis Steinhagen
A. J.wittick
State of Town
H.N. Oaks
W. W. Wood
Fred Farnum
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railways
Plainthf
Pato
Laporte
Lincoln’s Birth Centenary Observance Plans Issued by Blackhawk County Schools
A circular from Harry A. Moore, Superintendent of Blackhawk County schools, urges immediate Lincoln centennial observances across schools. It calls for a patriotic program with Lincoln as the theme, an exhibit day of student work, and a Parents Day observance with invitations and parent participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
Harry A. Moore
Blackhawk County
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Seloel
Farmers Loan Company Moves to New Quarters
The Farmers Loan and Trust company has relocated to a new room in the Irving House on Bridge Street, under the supervision of secretary Fred D. Stewart. The firm, part of Leavitt and Johnson National Bank, has seen growing patronage since its organization over a year ago, with J. E. Sedgwick, J. C. Trumbauer as officers and Ira Rodaman as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Loan & Trist Company
Aiee Aa
Leavitt& Johnson National Bank
Irving House
Bridgetreet
Ftn
Auspervision
Fred DB. Stewart
Pangelaton
J. BE. Sedgwiet
J. C. Trambauer
Ira Rodamar
Caalter
Fred, Stewart
Guard Inspection Dates For Fifty-Third Iowa Regiment
Des Moines announces annual guard inspections across the Fifty-third Infantry with dates and company placements from March 9 to March 26 in multiple cities including Chicago, Waukon, Dubuque, Manchester, Independence, Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Tipton, Clinton, Maquoketa, and more. Major William T. Martin and Col. Logan lead the inspection duties for the Iowa National Guard. Also noted is J. G. Schmidt’s appointment as a patrol agent for Reliance Life Insurance Co. with regional coverage in Butler, Bremer, Grundy, and Black Hawk counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittyshira
William TF
Martin
Lighteanth
United States Infantry
Secretary of War
Iowa National Guard
Guy
Logan
Des Moinea
Cireaco
Fifty-third Infantry
Eagle Grove
Vinton
Pitty-third Infantry
Cedar Rapids
Fitty-third Infantry
Pittythird Infantry
Tipton
Clinnton
Pity-third Infantry
Hospital Aetachment Fifty-third Infantry
Maquoketa
Pitty
J. G. Schmidt
Reliance Life Insurance Co
Pittsburg
Schmidt
United States
Butler
Bre
Imer
Grundy
Blackhawk
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Youngblut
Nearly 125 guests gathered at the Youngbluts ranch home twelve miles west of town to celebrate their twenty fifth silver wedding anniversary. The Raymond band provided music while a late supper followed the merrymaking. A guest from the Russian line presented a piece of silverware and the couple departed with an additional forty dollars in cash and a substantial silver plate as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeann
Towa
nJap
John Youngblut
Raymond
Musto
Gery
William Kreeger
Town Street
Banks Plan Seven Story Building Expansion in West Bank
The Blackhawk National Bank annual meeting elected directors including A. E. Glenny and H. J. Hess. The stockholders approved selling the current building to a syndicate for 40000 dollars and constructing a seven story structure to house the bank on the first floor with offices for tenants. F. F. Melhinney was re-elected president. F. W. Powers named vice president. Leavitt & Johnson National Bank held its meeting naming officers and declaring a 5 percent dividend. Iowa State Bank’s annual meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk National Bank
Thuiday
Caning
A. E. Glenny
H. J. Hess
James Lodhan
Fy We Powers
Hady
McAlhinney
Gap. Johnson
FL. Northey
C. P. Rugg
L. D. Bedford
Brent
Hoor
F. W. Powers
M. A. Buchen
F. F. Melhinney
Chas. Knoop
Aant
Lyman D. Bedford
Lila Hardian
Léavitt & Johnson National'bank
J. BR. Sedgwick
Pickett
Ira Rodamar
Emma Rodamar
W. If
McGarvey
C.L. Kingaley
Ww. Marsh
J. B. Sedgwick
J. KR. Jodar
HL Pronk
W. A. Broadger
B. J. Rodamar
Roger Lengitt
Annual Meeting Advances Plans for Expansion at Armstrong-Qualin
Stockholders at Armstrong Qualin Go. elected J B Armatrong as president N A Munger as vice president C J Armstrong as secretary J P Qualin as treasurer and James Armstrong Sr F J Landgratt and G R Watson as directors. Profit remains in treasury to fund spring plant additions including gasoline engines air compressors and new machinery. Contracts for drilling equipment shipments to Arizona Canada Montana and Oklahoma were reported with $1500 factory improvements and upcoming new facilities slated for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Armatrong
Vic
N. A. Munger
C. J. Armstrong
J. P. Qualin
James Armstrong
F. J. Landgratt
G. R. Watson
Armstrong-Qualin. Go
Kelly-Tameghil
Mesera
Amstrong
G. R. Watton
Werteboo
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Costantial
Waterloo
Arizong
Canada
Montana
Oklahoma
Prices Rise for Lamb and Veal in Chicago Markets
Chicago restaurants and meat buyers face soaring lamb and veal prices, with live weight lambs at $8.10 and veal near five year highs on South Water Street. Shortages from shippers and strong consumer demand push values higher, while locals are urged to consider cheaper meats amidst the price surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Puckera
Dus
Wholedale
Chtergo
Waterloo
Bellingen
Lamb Department
Soash Train Collides in Wichita Area Return
A Soash Co passenger train from Orton Texas returning Monday evening at 4 40 collided with a switch engine near Wellington Kansas. No major damage occurred though passengers were shaken and the engineer injured. In a separate note, Mr and Mrs William Kreeger celebrated a late wedding with friends presenting gifts at their town street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soash Co
Orton
Texas
Kansas City
Sneeral Aurea Inn& Collision
Wellington
Kansas
Fire Insurance Warning Sent To Cedar Falls School Houses
Jan 11 report from Farmers Mutual Insurance notes Cedar Falls actions banning fires in school houses at night. Voted to cancel insurance on any school house where stove is used at night. aims to keep teachers and boards from risking coverage or risking cancellation of all policies. J E Bateh and wife visited J Ortner. A Ortner recovering from illness. Miss Kato Risse Whey Milwaukee with sisters at St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ortner
JB B. Newton
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Associaten
Cedar Falls
DUNKERTON notices and town news items mixed report
Fragmented local notes report property bids, county events, arrests, illness, and social plans. Includes a twenty five dollar bid by Albert Schmitt for willowa land, a recount postponement, cold weather, school appointments, a move, two Freds on a spree with fines, a hospital operation for E Duke Naven, and a girls club plan at Walnut Street Baptist church on Friday evening January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Fire department notes unusual rise in calls this winter
The city has seen more fire calls than typical during a mild spell this winter. After a slow stretch, multiple incidents have drawn crews as residents hope 1909 brings luck. The last fires occurred December 10 at the Fehhman home on Niackhawk Street and November 28 at the Shimer residence on West Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Fehhman
Niackhawk Street
Shimer
West Eighth Street
Big Estate for Probate Here in Iowa
Ralph Wells died intestate in Rochester Minnesota on January 5 1909 after twenty years in an insane hospital. The estate valued at about 188000 dollars will be divided among ten heirs including Mary Nelson Sophia Robinson Mrs Jilan Perkins and several grandchildren and nieces. J B Sedgwick named administrator. guardian of Wells estate since 1909.
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Timate
Atnte
Rochester
Minn
Ralph Welladioun
Wis & Brother
George Welle
Lailionaire
Grundy
Center
Welet
Ralph Wells
Uy Ius
Algter
Mary Nelson
Fair
Iowa
Grundy County
George Wella
Mary W. Nelson
Ainter
Fairvault
Sophia W. Robinson
Bristol, Conn
J. Filan Perkins
Medford
Ore
Mia
Hatta McMehon
Lolorado Springs
Gol
Lillian B. Saropson
Alece
W. Orges
Nonhew
New York
Frank Atkins
Wash
Garvin
Indianapolis
Ing
Lillian Toxgert
Indanapolla
Ind
William A. Atking
Ina
Mary Melson
Ralph Wehe
Rochester Hngpital
Huey
Ils
George Wells
Grundy Senter
Ee Sedgwick of
Waterlon
Caeh
Trute
Ang
J. B Sedgwick
I. C. Platt
Prosperous Year Reported At Local Savings Bank Meeting
The annual meeting of the Security Savings Bank will be held at 7 36 Tuesday evening. There will be no change in the executive directory and only art will be shown. Financial figures show a prosperous year with an eighteen percent dividend to stockholders. The savings department notes deposits of 10 000 and interest credited to depositors. Prospects for the year are optimistic. the bank expects increased business under careful management led by James Bennett of Bennett and Quinn, recently hospitalized but not requiring operation. Bennett was jailed by federal court about a month ago for thirty days on a fraudulent affidavit tied to a bankruptcy case. Mr and Mrs Geo Close and family of St Edwards Neb who have been visiting over the holidays return home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oflice
M. L. Newton
Simpson
Illnois Central
Tralert
Gladbrook
Selweln
J. Z. Simpson
Get
Biv
Weterlog
My. Simpson
Waterloo
Duke Naven III
Duke Naven
Nag
Presbyterian Hospital
Mr. Naven
Hyer
Laporte
St Paul
Ce Security Savings
James I. Bennett
Bennett & Quinn
Bennett
Mra
Geo. Close
St. Edwards, Neb
Ant
Close
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A. Wright
Enton
Joseph F. Kilogaman
Hardin and
Beaton
Iate Jonts
Frank Beebe
Eldora
M. J. Cregley
Coggon
Fettera
Alingaman
Fiiday
Waterloo Theatre
McLeod
Hackenschmidt
Loth
Grand Jury
Ben
Emma Williams
Albert Johnson Helga
Casey
Cauet
Lawrence
Skorag
W. W. Mason
Decatur
John A. Lawrence
Bradley
Illinois Central Railway Company
Gane
Waterloo Rope Belt Company
BE. Larson
W. F. Martin
Waterloo Company
Brill
Wenty
Deeup
WEW
Mest
Leavitt & Johnson
National
Iowa State Bank
Wel Bner
TELE
Dan, Meineod
William Damstrol
Demetrel
Greene Theatre
Demetras
Connolly
Hia Fairneaa
Strongheart
Will
Jam
Doiille
Columbia University of New York
Carlisle
Ngaia
Mildred Frete
Cedar Falla
Kathrine L. Leavitt
Annual Meeting OF Stockholders
Kelly & Taney
HILL
Soash
Barclay
Dunkerton
Ees
Jon
Albert
Schmitt Pought
Matt
Orther
Schmitt
Cey
Minke
Sota Hospital
J. &. Sedgwick
Joo Tuan Las
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