Bill O'Brien On His Last Journey In Dubuque Hospital
Old Bill O'Brien, a six footer with Irish swagger, found a resting place at Mercy hospital in Dubuque after years of drift and illness. Sister caretakers, tracing him to Waterloo, bring him to Dubuque for care as his life ebbs. his kinship remains a mystery until reunion efforts reveal two Sisters of Charity and a brother in Dubuque. The piece also notes a Waterloo grand jury adjournment and a court contempt case involving Elizabeth Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Owrieh
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Bill O'Brien
BU O'Brien
Bill
Alwis
Carrier
Sisters of Charity
Waterloo
Hill O’brien
Uute
Local bank resignations and promotions in Vinton
J E Allen cashier of People's Savings resigns to join First National at Colaman. G Ramsted to join as bookkeeper with Dakota Institution. Allen, Ramsted and S & Keith acquire controlling interest in northern bank. J E Whipple elected major of Fifty third regiment I N G. previously captain of Co G since 1898. Vinton canning factories contract with farmers for corn, price 1.5 to 6 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Allen
People's Savings Bank
Hig
First National Bank
Colaman
D. Geo. Ramsted
People’s Savings Bank
Allen
Dakota Institution
Raimated
S. & Keith
Northern Bank
J. E. Whipple
Fifty-third Regiment
Whipple
Co G
Vinton
Charity concert aids Waterloo relief effort gains praise
Waterlo o Citizens praise the charity concert organized by the Waterloo Conservatory of Music faculty. Donations of money, goods, and tickets were tallied, with receipts reaching 3334.00 and subscriptions 281.28. Public recognition goes to organizers and donors who supported the relief drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
Waterias
Waloo
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Baaby Bros
Waterloo
Scott
B. Prowwell
W. F Parrott
F. I. Blahmey
J. A. Crippen
AsOn
Bateman
A. W. D. Weis
Alice Johnson
Barber
G. A. Bradley
More Tallmen Summoned for Jury Service in Local Case
Judge Blatt ordered fifteen additional men to serve as trial jurors for next week hearings on the Van Brooklin-Wilson breach of promise case from Laporte and other jury matters. The drawn list includes Charles Anderson Ce dar Falls J A Heskett Waterloo Frank Brown Barclay L H Martin Waterloo B F Ufford Cedar Falls A F Clubine ester H G Calling Waterloo E W Ester Big Creel G W Platt Blackhawk FA Sporle Waterloo OG KF Hunter Water- OD B L Warrell Waterloo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Brooklin-Wilson
Laporte
Blatt
Charles Anderson
Cedar Falls
J. A. Heskett
Waterloo
Frank Brown
Barclay
L. H. Martin
B. F. Ufford
Cedar Fails
A. F. Clubine
Ester
H. G. Calling
E. W. Ester
Big Creel
G. W. Platt
Blackhawk
FA. Sporle
KF. Hunter
Water- OD
B. L. Warrell
Hird
Baptist Church Annual Meeting Reports Strong Finances
The Baptist church held its annual business meeting Friday with financial secretary W R Cole reporting solid finances and generous charitable giving. Pledges totaled 0,007.39, expenditures shown for pastor's salary, janitor, utilities, repairs, and stock purchases, with total expenditures 2,485.78. borrowed money and B L stock offset the debt, benevolences totaling 592.04 across foreign and home missions and hospitals. Officers for 1909 elected include A J Howards, J R Vaughan, W R Cole, George V Fowler, and others across trustees, deacons, Sunday school, and treasurer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Foancial
W. R. Cole
Edwin Mesick
TBO Music
Ipiiass
B. d le
Seciory
Presbyterian Hospital
Meeks
A. J. Ho
J. R. Vaughan
Wa It Cole
George V., Fowler
Richard Ohors
Edwin Moegick
Bilus
Powers Suffers Repeated Injuries in Missouri Train Wreck
J T Powers manager of the Wasserloo Pant and Billo Company returned to his home at 220 West Second street after a wreck near Independence Missouri. He sustained a badly strained back and bruised shoulders when a coal train on a sidetrack collided with his car causing passengers to be thrown about. Powers was trapped under a seat and severely injured, the most seriously among the passengers. He remains confined to his room and will be unable to travel for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Powers
Wasserloo ‘Pant and Billo Company
Independence
Powers
Hla
Fonora
Hit Company
West Second Street
Concrete Roofing Co Absorbs Waterloo Plant In Purchase
The Canfield Lumber Co bought the Waterloo Concrete Roofing company including land, machinery and goodwill. Chamberlain Machinery plans to enlarge by adding a story. The sale relocates assets to 407 Sycamore Street within thirty days. Detective Houston pursued Governor Haskell over a wanted man but released after requisitioned proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Canfield Lumber Company
Jam
Chamberlain Machine
Waterloo Concrete Rooting Company
Folkenbrock
Chiamberlain Machinery Company
Gonakey
Haskell
A. P. Houston
Okahoma
Houston
Alfalfa Alate
J. D. Danahey
de Courier
Guthrie
Oklo
Donakey
Garat
Haskell Donakey
Bankers Gather in Waterloo for June State Meeting
D. Easton of the Waterloo Bankers' association calls a meeting at the West Side Club to plan preliminary arrangements for the Iowa State Bankers' convention. The June event aims to showcase Waterloo, with committees chosen to organize social and entertainment features for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Easton
Waterloo Bankrs’ Association
West Side
Agoiis Ob
Iowatate Bankers’ Association
Sharp
State Association
Waitara
Waterloo
Benefit concert boosts quake fund to five hundred plus
Waterloo residents rally for Italian Sicilian earthquake sufferers with Scott Prowell’s ben efit concert raising 323.50 in ticket sales and 241 in donations by Friday night, totaling 554.50. Mayor Doty and A J Bushy support through theatre, Conservatory staff, and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Prowell
Waterloo Theatre
R. A. Doty
Tande
Waterloo
Mediterranean
A. J. Bushy
Light and Heat
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Soleiting
Thelp Ume
Parsons Music House
Lbe
Soash Land Co. Moves to New Waterloo Quarters
Soash Land Co. relocates to a new east Waterloo office, with lavish mahogany fixtures and expanded departments. President W. B Spash, G. A. Leonard, Walter H. Scheel, and other staff will occupy private rooms and specialized suites as the firm ready for growth. December business tallied at $932,186.38, signaling a major expansion in Iowa real estate markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PF. Soaeh
Waterloo
Hartlett
Ifa
Larson
W. P. Spash
Linge
Iowa
Tden
Damages Sought After Dog Bite Incident
Edwin M. Close sues F.P. Murphy in district court claiming a vicious watchdog bit him on May 26 1998 as he approached the defendant’s home. He suffered a lacerated thigh and forearm with pain and risk of infection, seeks 1060 in damages for medical care and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Blil
Edwin M. Close
Ve. F
Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company Plans Large Capital Increase
The Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting in the Syndicate Building, voting unanimously to increase its capital stock by 116,000 to a total of 70,000, with plans to extend operations to other states outside Iowa. Officers and directors were elected, including Hermann Miller as secretary and manager, and an auditing committee praised the books as accurate and well kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa Manufacturers' Fire Insurance Company
Vt Witertos
Iowa
Robt
Palmer
Cedar Rapid
Patterson
Green
Fort Dodge
Thos
B. ‘Carson
Davenport
Toe Taft
Cedar Rapids
H. Keys
Council Bhiffs
Wm. Louden
Fairfield
Towa
Manufacturers Insurance Company
Miler
Lown
Chas
W. Mullan
J. D. Baston
Oficers
W. W. Marsh
I. H. Keys
R. O. Green
Thos. B. Carson
Examinations for Teachers Certificates Set for Jan 27 28 29
Supt Moore announces the next regular examinations for teachers certificates will be held at the county superintendent office in the Waterloo courthouse on Wednesday Thursday and Friday January 27 28 and 29. The schedule begins at 8 am with didactics orthography reading geography arithmetic and oral reading. Second and third grade applicants must take all first two days branches. first grade must take all three days. On Saturday Grove will offer a psychology exam for renewals. The program follows the state board of examiners rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.A. Moore
Court House
Waterloo
State Board of Examiners
Grove
Stalnaker Case Remanded For Iowa Trial
In a North Iowa ruling the district court of Black Hawk County received the Stalnaker case filed as Millard Stalnaker administrator of Ray Stalnaker estate against Mingis Central railway and the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway. The matter involves damages for a fatal collision at the Eureka street intersection where a W C F N line trolley worker died after attempting to replace a trolley car struck by an Alonuts Central train. The action was moved from Black Hawk to federal court in Dubuque but remanded back for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court For
Northern District of Iowa
Millard Stalnaker
Ray Stalnaker
Mingis Central Railway
Waterloo
Cedar Fella
C.F
Drovers Journal Co Wins Case Over Minor Employment Wages
In district court Judge Platt sustained a directed verdict for defendant in A. Noss versus Jay Owens. Noss alleged his 16 year old son Clarence was employed for over nine months with wages unpaid. Owens showed income of 15 dollars monthly, asserting contract terms and consent with minor’s father knowledge. Jury verdict for defendant with costs. Drovers Journal Publishing Co. won a separate default judgment for 6.13 against Cedar Valley House Importing Co. for paper advertising. Another damages case, Manda Wood versus Edwin R. Shannon, was dismissed without prejudice, costs taxed to plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
District Court
A. Noss
Jay Owens
Gan
Nose
Clarence
Aittle
Conan Ring
Alding
The
Drovers Journal: Publishing Company of
Chicago
Geder Fally House
Baptists Hold Annual Meeting with Former Pastor Address
Members of First Baptist church gathered for the annual meeting at the corner of West Park and Jefferson. Rev. Richard Garton, a former pastor, spoke on Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, recalling days in Waterloo and now serving in Alton, Illinois. The program included dinners, devotional sessions, songs, and prayers through a full afternoon and evening of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
West Park Avenue
Jefferson Street
Richard Garton
Waterloo
Alton
Til
Young People's Society
Jessie Grady
Robert
Willams
Christian Fellowship
Examination requirements for special certificates outlined
Instructions note that special certificates for subjects like music manual training and kindergarten require county superintendent notification to obtain questions from the state board. Examinations need proof of good moral character, a previously granted certificate serves as prima facie eligibility, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Board
Disputed McLeod Hackenschmidt bout at Waterloo theatre
Large Waterloo audience booed and cried fake as McLeod failed to appear for the wrestling bout against Hackenschmidt. W. C. Barney of Des Moines substituted, delivering a strong performance to win a contested match while fans demanded refunds amid chaotic preliminaries and sporadic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
McLeod-Hackenschmidt
Maniag Esport
Irak Hid
Bace
Mimneeste
Anita du Big Elty
Des Moines
W. C. Barney
Enya McLeod
Audi
Tino
Hack
Darboy
McLesod
Barney Worl
Barany
Impiles
Dao
Croton
Strayer Carlton
Gret
Strayer
Cariton
Fonks
Dele
Bellinger
Geleninger
Claga
Gela Hinger
Bellingar
Ballinger
Fiat
Tha Firat
Eeconi Fale
McHeln
Geo, 'Purner
Ms Foliow Iron Grinnell
Challengea Tha
bin Hant
Turner
Max Gormiun
Farmers Hold Meet and Creamery Election at Manchester
The Delaware County Farmers Institute annual meeting drew a good crowd in Manchester on June 16. A corn contest with six classes drew interest while creamery officials reported strong year totals for Spring Branch Creamery including 3,014,967 pounds of milk and 83,793 pounds of butter sold to New York, Manchester and patrons, with total income over 36,000. The creamery, claimed as the world’s first, was founded by M. Von Dusan and remains a major local producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Delaware County Farmers’ Institute
Spring Branch Creamery Company
Neca
New York
Manchester Marchania
Pourcen
M. von Dusan
UCR
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Bill Wil Fass
Elizabeth Jennings
Kepford
Jornings
Tote Coa
Welsh
Dinneen
Aja
Vinton Eee
Quake Charity Report
B. J. Wighmey
J. BD
Baptist Business Meeting
T. Powers
Missouri
Chamberlain Machine Company
Whi. Armatrong
Hancock
Ihome
Canteld Company
Ordar Rapido
R. B. Naiman
Thia
Soash Land CO
Seash Land Company
Natuen Co
W.B Spash
Insuranca
Sear
G. A. Leonard
Walter H. Scheel
Wilbo
Elonic
Advertising
OWA
S. W. Smitcher
A. H. Holt
Bubretary
Hermann Miller
W. W. Marsh PF
J. Fowler
F. J. Keys
Hermann Miller Directore
R. 0. Green
Thos. B. Corson
F. H. Keys
Tamer M. Burch
J. L. Stavens
Robert Patterson
Wm. F. Louden
Quiiine
Moore
Itry Stalnaker
Circuit Court
Bays Trial
Noss Vs. Owens
Drovers Journal Company
Geta Dusty
Falla Horse Importing
Manda Wood
Edwin R. Shannon
Patatli
Costa
Baptists Annual Meeting
Our Fathers
Meadames
G. R Crittenden
M. C. Cole
Phoebe Cornell
D. A. Fish
Christ
John, Walker
W. c
Barney
Delaware County Association
Creamery Association
Scofield, Orth & Co
W. H. Phelps, Inc
Dhority
Justice Court
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