Attorneys Make Strong Charges in New Trial Bid
Dubuque County officials renewed a bid for a new trial in the Schmitt case alleging court coercion of the jury after deliberations. They assert Judge Blair made improper remarks to pressure jurors toward a $3,000 verdict, with affidavits from jurors and court staff supporting the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Barnes
Howe
Manchester
Valentine L. Schmitt
Dubuque County
Court House
Biotr
Walla
Bacuues
Lesig
Attortey Hares
J. W. Lampman
George Klas
George Killmer
T. J. Hennessy
James Bishop
J. J. Pentony
W. 3. Logan
Supreme Court
Waterlo o endorsement for Noan's Kidney Pills
Waterloo testimony joins a strong set of advocates for the old Quaker remedy Noan's Kidney Pills. Armstrong of 1314 Jefferson Street reports relief from kidney trouble after using pills bought at Wangler Bing and Todd's drug store. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Cr. puffle, New York, sole agents for United States. Rawembier the nawe-Dean's-and I take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Noan
Armstrong
Jefferson Street
Wangler Bing, & Todd
Dorgn
Foster Milburn
Puffle
New York
United States
Rawembier the nawe—Dean
Strangest Case of Semi Consciousness in Col Henderson
Col Dayji B. Henderson has remained in a semi conscious state for about two months at a hospital in Dubuque. Relatives report no change since November 14, despite ongoing blanket heat treatments intended to stimulate circulation and ease pain. Neck and heart signs are monitored as doctors note only life prolongation with no signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuave
Dayji B. Henderson
A. C. Henderson
Wyoming
Col. Henderson
Former resident prospers in North Dakota land boom
A letter from Harvey Smith of Ridley Butte North Dakota details a lively winter, snow, and sleighing while reporting wheat yields of 32 bushels per acre and flax crops. He notes an improved 24 acre property bought for 1000 cash, now worth 2500, with flax seed and hay offsetting costs. He mentions his widowed sister in Waterloo and growing homesteads in Waterley, plus upcoming land openings at the Dramarck land office and mounting settlement activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Smith
Ridley Butte
N. D
AL Myera
Waterloo
E& Bonestead
Dramarck
Waterley
Annual meeting reports large year for Waterloo G and L
The twenty eighth annual meeting of the Waterloo G and L Association was held in the secretary’s office. Officers kept their posts, with J Elghmey as treasurer and bonds fixed at 500 to 10,000. Funds for the year totaled 218,551 with expenses 1,195. Reports show 7,497 shares in force valued at 250,928 and 2,581 loans totaling 268,100. Gross earnings reached 18,905.07. receipts include dues, interest, and installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Warren Brown
FM. Shoemaker
Wil- Mat Kurth
B. J. Cowth
FE. Cutler
Yr J. Elghmey
W. W. Miler
Lewis Lichty
B. T. Cowth
F. J. Eighmey
W. H. Bruna
Association
W. HH. Brann
Grose
Ioans
Joana
Frosa
Brunn
Ufe
Jubilee notes and community updates in January item
Local column from Jubilee reports residents recovering from flu and grip, travel to Waverly and Dewar, visits among families, and small business where Olinger Bros sell shelled corn and Christ Emerson buys. It notes Andrew Sauerbrez family illness, deaths of Peter Mersh aged 63, funeral at St Marys Gilbertville, and multiple farm trades including bushel prices and ice harvest postponement due to soft weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehu Gales
Fetur Lies
Nick Dishuty
Matt
Nie
Andrew Sauerbrel
Bill Mettalradt
Oklahoma
Anna Dutch
Dewar
Charles Juck
Waverly
Eige
William (Arling
Olinger Bros
George Wellman
Charles Wellswan
M. Biechele
William Krockenbers
George
Charles Wellman
Christ
Emerson
Jesup
Henry Olinger
O'Connor
Washburn
Peter Mersh
Jubileo
Meinch
St. Mary’s Church
Gibertville
John Reuter Bough
Wiliam Hack
Mishol
Nick Bloen
Fan
Mth
John Poyner
Wester
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Relief From Dyspepsia
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for dyspepsia and heartburn. It cites anecdotal testimonials from patients like Mr. F R of Dayton Virginia, describing relief from indigestion dizziness and chest discomfort after using the pills. The ad claims safety no opiates or stimulants and offers a free literature dispatch from Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Williams
Au. Jor
Dayton
Dr. Williama Medicina Co
Schonectady
Four druggists surrender permits amid liquor case
In a lengthy court action the State of Town v G A Holbrook ended with an injunction. Four druggists announce they will surrender permits and refuse liquor sales except Westveer and Brennock, who justify remaining to serve urgent calls. Charles F Todd amends answer, claims sale of business and liquor inventory has ceased.
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State of Town
Ve. G. A
Jesse Gouge
Spence
T. Mears
Ugguer Illegany
Westwear & Brennock
Todd
Charles F. Todd
Big Answer
L. H. Inhkel
Jan 16 notes on local clerks and bank directors
The column reports Mamie Keane acting as store clerk at C H Thirkerton's. Susan Curtis visiting Fairbank after a trip with Leva and Hannah Ortner. school superintendent visit. stockholders of a national bank elect directors including Dunerton Kleckner Keane Lanigan Mager Campbell Staehell. officers named Dunkerton Kleckner Beal. Bank shows deposits up 60 percent loans up 42 percent resources up 40 percent. A boxing event at Dewar Fat Schmitt's hall, with Byron Newmooyer champion, is mentioned along with several community notices. A January 11 wedding at Jesup unites Miss Sophia Schmitt and Fred Willard. Waterloo home planned. Dinner parties and travel notes follow. milk tests rise above 4.00. potential school board vacancy in No. 3 at Raymond? news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Keane
C. H. Thirkerton
Susan Curtis
Fairbank
Leva
Hannnah Ortner
Charles Eliott
Theational Bank
H. Dunterton
G. S. Kleckner
John Keane
Thos. Lanigan
E.W. Mager
J. Y. Campbell
M. Staehell
C. H. Dunkerton
Q. 8. Kieckner
W. W. Beal
Jensen
Alan
F. Jensen
Joe Medeke
Oklahoma
Dewar Fat Schimnitt
Byron Newmooy
Jim Henney
Dewar
Jim
Center School House
Sophia Schmitt
Frad. Willard
Wihterloo
Jesup
Walher Horsfield
Forture
Waterloo
Fred
David Gibson
J. S. Gibson
Mia
Robert Gibson
Misa Frasier
Mar
Gibson
Alabama
Prultdere
W. J. Gibson
Blackhawk County
Will Brown
Raymond
J. T. Home
Poymer
T. T
Neiness
Diespare
God
Morrison McCord Nuptials Solemnized at Groom’s Sister Home
Miss Bloore Morrison and Mr. George McCord wed at 3 30 PM in Marshalltown area home of the groom’s sister Mrs Elmer Eldridge 52644 Franklin Street officiated by Reverend Cattermole The couple, daughter and son of local families, plan to reside in Marshalltown After the ceremony they left by evening train for their new home Also notes: John M Dunkerton elected Tolley Schools superintendent and slated to run for county superintendent in Blackhawk County on the Republican ticket
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’clark
Elmer Eldridge
Franklin Street
Bloore Morrison
George ©. McCord
Cattermole
Henry Morrison
Clyde
L. K. McCord
Mare ‘Shalltown
McCord
Marshalltown
Man at Blix Poultry Firm Accused of Embezzling Assets
P E Beam, manager of Blix Poultry and Pay, sought sheriff help to locate A L Perrin foreman who vanished after admitting misappropriating funds. Initial estimates centered near 360, then found to exceed that amount. Perrin fled with his wife and three year old child, leaving town Friday night promising to return Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Beam
Blix Poultry and Pay Company
J. D. Caldwell
A. L. Perry
Pervin
Perrin
Beam
Hir
Bam
Spring Creek Farmer Peter Melseh Dies at 63
Peter Melseh, longtime Spring Creek resident and local grocer family member Melach & Rath, died Sunday at 2:00 AM after months of stomach illness. A Belgium native, he settled in New York before coming to Blackhawk County thirty years ago. He leaves his widow and seven children. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery after a Catholic funeral in Gilbertville. He owned extensive property including a 200 acre farm in Spring Creek Township.
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Peter Melseh
Spring Creek
N. Melach
Melach & Rath
Gilbertyile
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Matschwig
Belgium
America
New York
Buffalo
Mt. Pivasuni
Blackhawk County
Hla
Dus
Am Aneldé
Metach
Spring Creek Township
Drug Business Sold in Independence After Transfer
The drug business at 202 Eust With street changes hands from C. TF Todd to L. H. Lehke of Independence. The sale closed Monday after a period of preparation as Todd retires to pursue other ventures. New owner is a registered pharmacist with prior posts at Gainer Black and Clark & Co. in Parkersburg and LeMara. Two women who had been arrested for disturbing the peace pleaded guilty and were fined 25. An agreement to vacate the oyster and coffee house premises was part of the penalty. Editor H R B Lizer of the Laporte Progress Review attended the Wisconsin Land Co meeting and purchased a new gasoline engine.
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Eust
C. TF. Todd
L. H. Lehke
Independence
Tord
F. Tord
J. A. Tol
W Brother
Severnty
H. R B. Lizer
Laporte Progress Review
Wisconsin Land Co
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Blair
Torney Barnes
Harvey Smith Senda Grestings
North Dakota
G, & L. Association
Ossaae
Joans
Verstese
Atock
Holbrook
Westveer & Brenneck
Mears
Lt. Kilmer
Kibmer
Sail Free
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Bo? Dunkerton
Barclay
Catholi
Oreman
Glever
Blix Poultry Concern
Sharit
N. Malach
the Cuty
Drug Business
C.F. Todd
Fifth Street
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