Allamakee County to Seek New Court House
Grand jury reports the Waukon court house is unsafe inadequate and overcrowded. It recommends immediate action by the board of supervisors to erect a modern fire and burglar resistant facility, capable of serving fifty years, with citizens urged to inspect the current building. Herman Pheglow, foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Allawalkes County
New Court House
Allawakea
Board of Supervisora
Anamhakea
Edirt House
Ituelt
Board of Supervisors
Este
Herman Pheglow
Pleaded Guilty to Cruelty Charge in Cold Weather
Ernest Webeking pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals after neglecting horses without shelter during bitter cold. One horse grew weak, later injured its eyes, and was killed by Officer Leighton on humane advice. Boaiety, Mrs. Almira Kerr, aged 86, a longtime Johnson county resident and Solon founder Hamilton Kerr’s widow, is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Webeking
Almira A. Kerr
Kerr
Johnson County
Hamilton Kerr
Solon
Coming Baseball Fair Set in Fisher Building
Committees of Waterloo baseball association select the Fisher building at Lafayette and Fifth for a winter fair to raise funds. The event begins Monday evening January 29 and runs for one week with a dancing hall and exhibitions on the ground floor and two orchestras to provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Baseball Association
Waterloo
Lafayette and
Fifth Streets
Melmer Family Plans Move to Kansas City Business Venture
Oscar Melmer and sisters Belma and Freds will depart for Kansas City this evening where they plan to establish a new home and business venture. Melmer, who has run a successful tailoring and merchant trade locally for five years, has rented a prominent storefront and will pursue broader activities in the new city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Melmer
Belma
Freds
Kansas City
Melmer
Veteran Railway Clerk Charles Singer Faces Retirement Battle
Waterloo railway mall veteran Charles Singer, 84, requests retirement after 34 years in civil service. Officials in Washington resist, offering lighter duties to keep him in(n) service amid praise for his memory and mental sharpness. Singer, once a Pueblo justice of the peace, has traveled vast routes across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas, read addresses in motion, and passed exams with high marks. He resides in Waterloo and is currently recovering at the home of CO. G. Staarna as talks continue on his future in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffica
Charles Singer
Waterloo
Singer
Washington, D. C
Poet Office
Tisa
Chas
Holda
Milan
Pueblo
Colorado
Hindie
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Storer
Ben. Franklin
Waterjon
Albert Len
Iiinola Central
CO. G. Staarna
Ang
Walst
Coroner's Jury Concludes Death From Central Engine Strike
The coroner's jury investigating Samuel Husted's death ruled he died after being struck by an Illmory Central engine on January 1. The jury, consisting of P. Hynen, H. EB Smith, and J. Pfatter, examined witnesses and reported no further findings. Separately, work has begun on Clinton's new sewer system with the big cofferdam near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Husted
Melock
P. H. Byneh
H, Eb, Smith
J. Pfatter
Withcares
J. H. Jacki
G. C. Robinson
H. E. Camp
Kling
L. BE
Frellsen
Vincent Frieder
Jetterew
McManna
Clinton
Arex
Death by morphine overdose at Tremont hotel
Stafford Keanan a Times Tribune news agent about 30 years old was found dead in his Tremont hotel room. An autopsy and postmortem analysis were ordered after witnesses described morphine boxes on the dresser and suspicions the death may have been accidental or suicide. The coroner and jury questioned clerks, hotel staff, and relatives as investigators pursued the exact cause and any drug habit influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford M. Keanan
Billy
Times-Tribune
Ifaless
Tremont Hotel
Heath
Mkeanan
Mang
Mr. Keanan
O'Glack
Herrdd
Wao
Emanns
L. Corson
N. Federeplel
Henny Seebers
Keanan
Henry Seebers
Chas. F. Todd
Meeting Well Attended With Muasia and Addresses Scens
A large turnout gathered in Buscell Lathwon building for the public installation of new officers of the patriotic orders GA R and WRG. Reports showed treasury strength and years of service amid losses, with tributes to late members and a memorial mood pervading the lengthy year end and new year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA. R
W. R.G
Buscell Lathwon
Othir
G. A. R. Lodge
W. 9
Stokes
Ofice
Thea
C. D. Becker
John Averill
A. T.hykiil
Weat
Sida Sethols
W. R. CG
Alela Wyeth
May arbitration of liquor cases outlined in state town meeting
Prohibitionists plan to detail alleged violations by druggists in Waterlow before Judge Platt. Defense argues sales were legal and seeks to show compliance. several witnesses expected to testify on alleged improper sales while both sides discuss possible arbitration and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlow
Platt
Cisas
Fa. Holbrook
Bernard Bivloge
Todd Hras
McDermott
F. A
Landgragff
Wart Your
Brennick
Miegul Bales
Tle
Goal dealers seek relief at Mason City meeting
An April Mason City gathering of about fifty coal dealers from within a fifty mile radius discussed transit delays, freight rates, and short tonnage. They formed a committee to pursue relief, noting cars arriving late and penalties after forty eight hours. the meeting also touched on mine-to-rail delays and inconsistent car loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Jen
Thie
Thuraiay
Eltiss
Maxon City
Hia Enai
Dealera
Hner
Death of Mrs George Betta in Cedar Falls
The death of Mrs George Betta occurred at 5:00 a.m. at 1912 Clay Street Cedar Falls after a short illness. She was 76 and had lived in the city many years. Her husband died last November. Surviving are sons Frank Boltz Willian Jacob Charles Daniel and daughters Mia Rose Emma Dora and others. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives.
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Cedar Falls
Inn
Mra
George Betta
Clay Street
Pendips
Abegat Chhlarea
Chlidian
Frank Boltz
Pally
Willian
Grundy County
Qearga
Howe
Jacob
Washington
Charles
Berani
Conrad
Daniel
Mia
Hol
Hiebar
Alva
Matty Hartwick
Miases Rose
Emma
Dora
Undue Influence Battle Over West Daughter Deed
In Webster County district court Mrs Elizabeth Hubbard sues daughter Mrs Ditza West to set aside a deed conveying property. Evidence shows Hubbard, though nervous, was sound minded. witnesses describe her as capable of business. Attorneys pressed the case while Judge Blair announced a ten day delay for rulings and related proceedings. The session noted a future docket including Brady Bros and others, and a sheriff alimony sale in Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hubbard
Ditza Wert
Mra. Weston
Chicago
Boditia
A .Vialt
Thieatty
Judgs Pratt
G. C. Kennedy
West
Ae Ueo
Defauss
de Elalon
Ale
Hubbard Va. West
Blair
Ull
Brady Brop
Brady Bros
G A. Tolbrook
Bernard Stringel
Todd Broa
OL. McDermott
F. . Landgrat
Weatvoer & Brenneck
Bistory
Webster County
Watlaty
Fort Dodge
Henrietta Walland
Richards
Missing Sister Located After Anxious Years In Seattle
Miss Dacey, a milliner from Minneapolis raised by relatives in Ramsey, last heard from her brother John Dacey who died in April 1903 in Albert Lea Minnesota. A telegram to Daniel Donovan or Matt O Keefe disclosed she is alive in Seattle, Washington, with $1,000 in trust from her late brother’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Donovan
Matt. O'Keefe
M. Bentley
Blackhawk County
John Davey
Lona
Spokane
Washington
Elgters
John Dacey
Albart
Law
Mlnn
Poenmonia
Ira Rodamer
Astate
Boudamen Dia
Migs Davey
John Dansy
Albert Lea
Tim City
Misa Hma Decey
Minneapolis
Seattle
Reymond
Wunter
Minnéeagols
Uetologram
Milas Dacey
Migs Dagsy
Trapping Along Iowa River Attracts Busy Fur Trade
Tows City Republican notes trapping along the Iowa River from Iowa City north to fifty miles and beyond. Hunters report steady pelts and strong prices with mink at six to nine dollars, and fox and coon pelts fetching set rates. Indians from the Tama reservation are also trapping near Coy Falls on the interurban route. The piece mentions Mrs. Z H Weller visiting Waterloo and the Weller family’s move from Waterloo to Los Angeles. H T Fisher district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tows City
Republican
Iowa River
Iowa City
Tifla
Oxford
Homestead
Marengo
Hills
Riverside
Lone Tree
Tama Reservation
Coy Falls
Cedar Rapids
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Allamakee
Pepart
Tion OF
Tremont Huge
Dectased
Keanga
Hye
Ragort
Klstner
Rooma
Robert
Milwaukuo
Toronto
Canada
Stafford Keanan
New York
Newsboy
New Moines
Sioux Falls
Kingston
Ontario
Fork Dodge
Tu Dependence
McManus
Grand Army
W. R. C. Held
Muasia
G. A. R. Officera
R. M. Dewey
Henry Hartlett
Dunior
R. D. Ball
Biss Skinner
Jonn ‘Line
Charles Kelderting
Bergeant—F. Ackerman
den Halle
F. TD. Bail
C. W., Miller
W.,r.c
Ming Anna Kistner, Sr
Mire
Mary Kerr, Jr
Birk
Amanie Macom
Hirs
Evelyn Encs
Carrie Johnson
Anna Hopkine
Inlta Kerr
Mary McCormick
Dommy
A. J. Fairborn
America
M. J. O'Keefe
J. W. Hichards
Missions of
California
C. F. Brown
Mra. D. R. Weaver
Asin
Gested
Temperance Forces
Fasup
Samplain
Thia
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F J. Cheney
Hle
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Prugetsta
Sugden
Hotchkins Funeral
Hubbard
Mre. E
Glyan
Attorneya Argue Cass
Ella Dacey
Gram
Mise Dacey Aske
Brother
John
Mina Decey
Z. H. Weller
J. N. Swettser
Marshal Swettser
Weller
Creak Deata
Los Angeles
H. T. Fisher
Diatrict
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