Engineers in Session at Iowa Convention in Waterloo City Hall
A large body of civil engineers gathered for the Iowa State Engineering Society convention in Waterloo. City events included welcome by Mayor Doty, addresses by Arthur Cox and others, and sessions on sewerage, waterworks, surveying, and structural engineering. A smoker and social program preceded Thursday’s work, with reports on pavement and railroad engineering to follow.
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Iowa
Engineering Society
Gaston
GC. T. Wik’son
Eilia
Oslock
R.A. Doty
Son. Wiliams
Mt. Verto
Arthur J. Cox
B. Shimek
Iowa City
N.williams
Mt. Vernon
Lusebeon
A. Maraton
Ames
Clinton
BP Chase
Waterworks Systems
C. T. Wilsox
Waleroo
Draimage
Wet Hoffman
Engineera
N. B
Swisher
Waterlon
K. P. Hall
Waterloo
T. H. McDonald
Antes
W. G. Raymond
City
A. Hul Ford
B. J.lambert
Town City
Austin Burt
W.H. Jackson
Thos Balnes
A. Roby
Meeting on Des Moines railway service improvements announced
Des Moines news notes a January 18 meeting at 2 00 pm called by state railway officials to discuss enhanced service on the Chicago Great Western line from Gelwen to Des Moines. Delegations from Cedar Falls Waterloo and other cities will attend, with G E Lichty and others leading Waterloo representatives. A traveler Ruth Hicks visiting from Minnesota is also mentioned in passing.
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Des Moines
Gelwen
Cedar Fall
Waterloo
G. E. Lichty
W. EF. Parrott
Co. W. Milan
Alfred Longley
R. A. Doty
BF Swisher
R.W. Johnston
Paul Days
W. J Smith
Bolte Divorce Case Settled After Reconciliation
In district court Leng Bolte and Chris Bolte reached a stipulation after evidence showed grounds for divorce had shifted to reconciliation. The decree was to be granted with a half division of the estate, and H C Bolte agreed to cover attorney fees and costs. The case is dismissed without prejudice.
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Leng Bolte
S. AY
Chris Bolte
H. Curls Bolter
Feea
Bolte
Thel Tase
Holt
Real Purpose Behind Iowa Railroad Vote Revealed
Andrew Stevenson, promoter of the Waterloo to Des Moines railway, refutes Webster City reports on right of way issues. He notes Radcliffe Story City taxpayers favored a tax and right of way, while Misworth Jewel Junction Randall Holand feared Radcliffe Story City would be boosted. He argues local opposition stemmed from rumor and self interest, not the project’s value. The railroad officials see supportive local sentiment where benefits are clear, and opposition where it is not wanted.
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Andrew Stevenson
Iowa Railroad
Waterloo
Des Moines
Webster City
Stevenson
Soolt
Amesterurban
Neott
Harailtan County
Radcliffe
Story City
Iowa
Misworth
Jewel Junction
Randall
Holand
Radcllita
Story
Waterloo Engine Plant Expands After Ground Purchase
John Johnson of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine company bought a 76 by 140 foot strip from W. M. Storm for 5008 to secure land for a large factory addition. The plant recently grew, boosting output and national use of Waterloo engines in factories and farms. A Watering Park car mishap on West Fourth Street and a divorce awarded to Algareta McArthur from John McArthur are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
W. M. Storm
Waterloo Gasoline Igine Company
I Ts
Narrow Escape of Washburn Men After Freight Collision
Two Washburn men Fred Heide and Koepke escaped with minor injuries when a Rock Island freight train hit their wagon on the tracks near the city. Four horses were killed and both wagons destroyed. The men, initially arrested for drunkenness, were hospitalized with only bruises and later released after police notes. The crash occurred around 7:30 PM Tuesday as the pair, returning from the city, rode along the railroad crossing. Train crew tried to stop the train but momentum carried the impact. both teams and wagons were obliterated. The men had been drinking earlier that day and faced minor legal consequences.
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Fred, Heide
FL Koepke
Wasthburn
Presbyterian Hospital
Rock Island
Teague
Mey
D. Dillon
Link McFarland
Wa‘arloo
AB Hoon
Menos
Kenford
Burglar Flees Saloon After $30 Cash Theft
A bold burglar broke into Kilnefelt’s saloon on Tuesday night through a base ment transom on Commercial street, rifled the cash drawer of about $30, and escaped through a back door after entering and unbolting a basement door. Police believe the burglary was planned and that nothing else was taken. The entry point had been left unlocked and the thief waited for patrols to move before entering the basement.
Old Waterloo resident George Leland gravely ill
George Leland, longtime Waterloo resident, lies critically ill from lung congestion. He first showed symptoms Monday at the courthouse, prompting a doctor’s consultation. He was moved home on Mulberry Street as his condition worsened Tuesday before dawn.
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George Leland
Waterloo
Leland
Court House
Ineck
Ihig
Upper Mulberry Street
Nashua Obituaries and Local Happenings From Jan 13
Nashua reports Mrs. B R Dickinson dies in Osage, burial in Greenwood. Grandma Lester, aged elder resident, passes after heart and lung trouble. Lost in the Hills drama at Waterloo theatre. Strongheart play announced for Jan 20. Cass Kneche wedding in Sumner with guests from Waterloo. couple honeymoon eastward destinations.
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Nashua
BR. Dickinson
Bradford
Osage Suntay
Greenwood Cemetery
BE. R. Dickingan
Gradford
Annual bank meetings mark 1908 gains across towns
The 1908 annual meetings of the Commercial National Bank First National Bank and Security Savings Bank report prosperous years with officers re elected. Honorary posts given to E Lichty and F C Pratt. In 1866 charter noted. Local obituaries mention Meg Activ and Elizabeth Hartung with funeral details and regional social notes across Bremer county Iowa.
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Commercial -National Bank
W. W. Miller
E. Yo Jotingon
George E. Lichty
F.C. Pratt
Cashler
GC. Schultz
Yellerp
H. W. Wente
iJohnzon
Geo. B. Lichty
F. c. Platt
H.C. Schultz
A. J. Edwards
O W. Wingworth
J. Tuthill
Warren Brown
J. W. Krapfel
H. M. Reed
First National Bank
Thora- Port
H. M. Cowles
F. J. Fowler
Y. J. Elghmey
F. J. Ighmey
Cashiersa
F. B.dietriete
F.P. Hurst
J. W. Rath
H. W. Grout
F. Fowler
A. M. Placa
James Black
J.T. Sullivan
F. J. Elghmey
W. W
Security Savings Bank
W. F.curtiss
W. I. Curtiss
Geo. P. Beck Sr. Cauhler
B. Coolidge
J. W. Arbuckle
George P. Beck ,Sr
E. Coolidge
W. F. Curtiss
W. M. Law
W. J. Peddicord
F., J. Landgraf
Ed Mullaney
Farmers Seek 36 Per Ton Beet Pact In Arkansas Valley
Pueblo reports the Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union representing 3000 members across Pueblo Otero Kiowa Prowers and Bent counties drafted a contract with Arkansas valley beet sugar factories for a 36 per ton rate on sugar beets. Members warn that without the rate the union will withhold support. In a separate matter W R Wright will not press charges against brother in law J D Malcolm after a dispute. city officials plan to review the case. Negotiations aim to reopen the Malcom Wright market. Janesville farmers club plans a two day Bremer Co session in March or January. Mrs Frank Simpson, a Minneapolis death, daughter of T John Hand of this place, is survived by husband and three children.
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Pueblo, Colo
Farmers’ Co-operative and Educational Union
Pueblo, Otero
Kiowi
Prowers
Bent Counties
Arkansas Valley
W. R. Wright
J. D. Malcom
Malcom
Eangalost Wright
M. J. Butterfield
Malcott
H. McCoy
Farmera Club
Bremer Co. Farmers Instiinia Ld
Janesville Orly
Howard McCaffre
Bremer Co. Farmers Association
E. L. Jennings
Nocat Farmerst Club
R. N. Simpson
Frank Simpson
Minneapolis
John Hand
Hige
Antenuptial Contract Heads Iowa Notices
Haritgan Lindsey of Blackhawk county and Kate Frasier of Butler county filed an antenuptial construct with the county recorder. It states the property now and hereafter belonging to the couples remains in their joint possession with the right to sell without the other’s signature. The wife may be beneficiary of the estate up to $2,000 contingent on duties as housewife until death or separation. The husband waives all right in his wife’s estate. Larceny charge against Mike Trebon was withdrawn after a coat theft case involving Willie Lannigan. The article also notes the formation interest in a young ladies club, funeral plans, and various local movements and movements in surrounding townships.
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Haritgan Lindsey
Blackhawk
Kate Frasier
Butler County
County Recorder
Har
Hug
Mike Trebon
Willie Lannigan
Dunkerton
Walnut Street
Écon
Alster
Rela
Pauley
I Tives
Joby Ballou
Dwight McMurray
Lyman County
Geo. Popin
Fred Heide
Jancaville
Flo
Holst
Waterloo
Hoe
Wilmer Fieh
Schuyler Grove
Geo. Bryan
Fred Koepke
Thura
Burton
Helde
Kensall
Waverly
Borser
Hodges Fina
John Bal- Ttlous
St. John
Robrabacher
Merdienl
Harry Stiles
Iowa Vote Totals and Taft Cabinet Retention Call
Voted summaries show governor and lieutenant governor ballots canvassed. Unanimous call in Des Moines to retain Secretary James Wilson at Agriculture in Taft cabinet. resolution praises investigations and urges continuation for national and Iowa agricultural interests.
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Des Moines
Novamber
Leuteniut
Carroll
Fred J. White
K. W. Brown
McOrllig
D. C. Cowles
Peopleja
L. H. Waller
Independence
Taft
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
James’ Wilson
United States
William E. Taft
Aga
House of Representatives
Iowa
Lim
Waverly deanery to meet in Waterloo on Jan 20 21
The Waverly deanery plans meetings in Waterloo on Wednesday and Thursday January 20 and 21. Rev Geo W Hinkle of the Episcopal church expects about fifteen attendees. Bishop Merrigan of Davenport will speak Wednesday evening and Rev Dr Gianville of St. John's Dubuque will speak Thursday afternoon. Public invited for what promises to be interesting sessions.
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Waverly
Waterloo
Geo. W. Hinkle
Qchilst
Eyiocopal Church
Merrigan
Davenport
Gianville
St. John's Church
Dubuque
Decker Couple Adopt Four Year Old Charles Freeman Hard
Mr and Mrs C E Decker adopt four year old Charles Freeman Hard the mute son of Mr and Mrs W H Hird with the country recorder on Wednesday.
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C. E. Decker
Charles Freeman Hard
W. H. Hird
Country Recorder
Divorce transcripts filed in Iowa and Illinois courts
Transcripts of divorce proceedings from Henry county Illinois and Clinton county Tow were filed of record with the Blackhawk county district court clerk Tuesday afternoon. Case names include Lewis Alvin Furgeson versus Viola May Furgeson granted at February term 1966 in Iowa and T A Ferguson granted at June term 1908 in Clinton county Iowa. Transcripts certify the same party plaintiff with variant spellings.
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Henry County
Illnois
Clinton County
Tow
District Court of
Blackhawk County
Lewis Alvin Furgeson
Viola May Purgeson
jMoola
T.A. Ferguson
Iowa
Misonte school of instruction attendance noted in cold Colfax
The Colfax report says attendance at the Misonte school of instruction is light due to extreme cold. Frank Lee of Waverly is in charge. Farmers are locating a hog market at Janesville. Old soldiers and widows receive quarterly pension checks. J B Johnson expected home from a trip. Merchants conducting Gunual Inventory of stock.
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Colfax
Misonte School of Instruction
Frank Lee
Waverly
Janesville
Sam
J. B. Jonnson
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Law and the Surveyor
F. W. du
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Mira
D. T. Ladd
Peever, N. D
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T. Ladd
Peever
N. D
BC. Horton
Washington Street
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Dalcott
J. T. Ladd
Elizabeth Bissell Townley
Elizabth
N. J
Traer
Minnesota
Dakota
Fraey
Ruth Hicks
Chicago
Tracy
Gertrude
Oberlin
Ohio
Els
Hamilton
Wome Park
West Fourth Street
Jefferson
Algareta McArthur
John MepArthur
Washburn
MEK
Bauch
Davis
Hent
Koepka
Rock’ Island
Koepke
Kepford
Joon Érduk
Promee
Heide
Slinefelter
Gom
Mergial Street
Was. E.R. Dickinson
Mrs. Lester
Lester
Canada
New Hampton
Grandma Lester
Waterloo Theatre
Strongheart
New York
Henry
Harris
Mr. Harris
Cass-Kneche
Sumner
Hazel Casa
J. F. Casa
John Kneche
TI. W. Bissell
Weterloo
Afr
Meg
A. F. Activ
Jubilee
Maquoketa
Denver
Elgin
Cascade
Iown
Arthur Clingman
Charley Farrington
Peoria
Kram
Klinger
Henry Michael
Readlyn
John McDonald
Thimble Bée
M. L. Dreeson
Chi
Cago
Steege Schwers
Hermayi Clamsing
We Aid Society
Thursay
Wm. Sagert
C. Voelker
Henry Schwere
Klinier
Bora
Schonfbaum
Anaia Donse
Eiaeloe
Ahuke
Hows and Peart
Amos McDonald
Dr. Murphy
Mary Rucker
Amanda Dickman
Arthur Cliugman
Malinda Dickman
John Meyer
John Hue
Rosy
Anna Hartung
Rav
Schetler
Buck Creek
Hartung
Will Kleindtenat
Diizabeth Hartung
Laula Hartung
Maxfield
Mra. Hartung
Elizabeth Schultz
Langon
Prussia
Rand
Rev
Graening
Jake
House
Executive
Garrall
Total Vole Sas Ceesvesngs Anes
George W. Clarke
Republicary
O. A. Ray
Democratic
Joh W. Leedy
Ernost Oitz
Sociaists
Stephen Harvey
People’s Party
A. J. Cronthite
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