Waterloo Runaway Narrowly Misses Serious Injury
Mr and Mrs J M Gardner escaped serious harm after a runaway near Waterloo on a farm wagon. A wheel came off then the buggy toppled, trapping them. The horse leaped, dragging the top, but the couple were only bruised and shaken. Mrs Gardner celebrated her birthday by spending the night with friends.
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J. M. Gardner
Wataroo
Glenny
Oupie
Marshall Horton
Tom Mee Wihinney
Mr. Gardner
Waterloo
Oberlin Students Organize Alumni in Waterloo
Oberlin alumni and former students living in Waterloo Cedar Falls and vicinity formed an Oberlin Association at Miss Jessie Sweeney's Walnut Street home. Willard Beal was elected president and E K Chapman secretary treasurer. The gathering recalls college experiences and notes Oberlin history from 1838 and its coeducation and abolitionist heritage.
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Oberlin ‘College
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Jessle Sweeney
Walnutstradt
J. ©. Stevenson
Jeasle Sweeney
Leila Snyder
Ollie French
Louise Lindner
Willard Beal
Oberlin Association
Oberlin
Cedar Falla
Ohio
New England
Conservatory of
Mute
Black Hawk county school men to convene in Waterloo
The first convention of Black Hawk county school men and patrons will meet in Waterloo to discuss serious school problems. Teachers will not participate in discussions while trustees patrons and unprofessional poor attend. Superintendent Eliott aims to secure Gov. Cummins as afternoon speaker for business college commencement. A separate Orange township meeting at German Baptist church drew nearly two hundred with songs recitations and performances by Nora Harbaugh Jenna Bhough Mabelle Wise C A Smith Wm Tanneather Anna Blough Bert Mattingly Edna Sanford Conners Charles Elliott Anna Mattingly and Luella Gnagey.
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Blackhawk’ Dounty School
Waterloo
Eliott
Cummins
Theatres plagued by sneezing powder disturbance spreads
Police warn theatres of a nuisance from sneezing powder used by youths. The tactic causes crowd disruption, crowds reach for kerchiefs, and arrests for disturbance follow. Manager Frank Huret of the Waterlo o coordinates with officers to stop the mischief. A city physician hosted a bantquet for officers, and public figures face penalties for the nuisance and related disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Hasheen
Frank
Huret
Waterloo
Two Grand Jury Indictments Reported in District Court
Two new grand jury indictments join earlier cases, naming F. W. Miles and John Weiler on gambling charges. Both are in custody, free on bail, as they prepare pleas. Court hours largely devoted to probate matters. will of Niels Mikkelsen Brandt filed for probate in Cedar Falls. hearing dates set. Capital stock increased for Cedar Falls Drug company and Waterloo Savings Bank. articles filed with county recorder. Grace Henry and Yoraphine Intact appeal property assessments. notice served on county treasurer and county auditor.
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F. W. Miles
John Weiler
Gambblog
Tle
Milew
East Pith Street
Miles
Niels Mikkelsen Brandt
Cedar Falls
Louisa B. Merrill
Cedar Falls Drug Company
Waterloo Savings Bank
Waterloo Savings Tock
Grace
Henry
Yoraphine
Wilnigworth
J. J. Rainbow
Tere Oly
Ellis Hotel Popular Featured in Hotel World Journal
The Hotel World weekly from Chicago praises Ellis hotel of this city with an excellent cut on its first plate. Manager R W Johnston expresses pride at the recognition while the journal details a favorable writeup boosting Waterloo as a good town.
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The
Hotel World
Chicago
Ellis Hotel
R. W. Johnston
House
They. Journal
Itm
Waterloo
Elevator Service Disrupted in Commercial Building
A temporary stairway has been built to allow passengers and occupants to move safely while the power shift for the current elevator enables construction of a new shaft next week. The work is rushed and the inconvenience will be brief.
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Vv Uy
Salvation Army Adjutant Battles Illness Amid Meetings
Army workers report Adjutant Kettle and his unwell wife strain the group as the Salvation Army continues meetings at annual hours. Despite illness, attendees are urged to turnout and help roll the old chariot along while the adjutant hopes to return in a few days amid daily urgent appeals.
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Salvation Army
Alty
New Hospital Benefit Drive Sees Local Business Buyins
Commercial Club and Board of Trade list a long roster of Waterloo druggists hotels restaurants and amusements pledging support for the New Hospital Benefit Course. The report also notes James Carroll's removal to Cherokee hospital after threats in Fort Dodge and indictments against A B Dixon for selling colored butter under the pure food law. A Dodge Point County club house project of at least 2000 is planned for Clear Lake with a lot to be purchased on the lake’s west side. Iowa City volunteer fire department plans to host Muscatine firemen in upcoming months.
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W. Sohuneman
Wangler Brog
Knapp's
Ben M. Munger
Gregory
McDermott's
Elkel’s
Striegel's
Martin Bros Cigar House
Martin Bros
Logan House
Eillis
Friedl
Troquois
Standiah
Koebele & McDermott
Cigar and Tobacco House
Take Gaswiller
Cigar and Tobacco
Howie
L. H. Stolte
Bilard and
Poo
Taylor's Music House
Stroebel's
BE. J. Landgraf Drug Store
Waterloo
James Carroll
Fort Dodge
Cherokee
Dodge Point Country Club
Clear Lake
Benton County Excited Over Competing Farm Ventures
In Benton County Vinton excitement grows as two factions led by Chag Harting of the East Bank and Henry Kirkman recruit stockholders for a new farmers bank and two rival farmers elevators. A week of meetings and stock solicitations has energized the county as residents track the budding financial ventures and their likely clash.
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Vinton
Lows
Horne
Thie
Terents
Chag. Hartingler
Oast Bank
Henry Kirkmam
Promingueitizen
Pright and Earry
Farmers Bank
Benton County
Picketts candidacy seen for Waterloo congressional race
Waterloo voters are pressing Charles Pickett to enter the contest against Rep B P Birdnall of Clarion. Reports say Pickett is willing and would run with strong district support, leveraging his broad local ties. If he consents, an official announcement is expected early next week amid GOP unity.
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Charles
Pickett
Waterloo
B. P. Birdnall
Clarion
Palen
Congress
Pickatt
Blakeville Telephone Co annual meeting notes
Stockholders reelected C. W. Smith as president and M. Hinderknechty as vice president with Rogera as secretary and A. Owans as treasurer. Directors include R. Clark C. Eldridge Dan Holdiman. Managers G. Meyerhof W. Mether Selzer L Miller. Financials show 1907 receipts of 833.60 and cash on hand 130. Tuesday the national bank stockholders reelect all old directors led by B. Magee Sr. and C. H. Dunkerton with H. G. Kleckner as vice president and S. P. Davies Oughier. Lantern show in bank hall that night. Cattle shipped by Grant Carnes. Tom Lanigan hogs. Glen Poyner moved to the Geo Turner farm. John Risso in Waterloo on the 16th morning. forecast ice on the 25th at 1 p.m. Barclay school board to hold special meeting on B Herzberg case. each director asked to attend. Prominent Republicans form a Taft club at Etherville with about forty charter members. W. P. Galloway serves as temporary president.
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Blakeville Telephone Co
C. W. Smith
M. Hinderknechty
Rogera
A. Owans
R. Clark
C. Eldridge
Dan Holdiman
G. Meyerhof
W. Mether
Selzer
L. ‘Miller
Natonal Bank
BW. Magee Sr
C. H.dunkerton
G. S. Kleckner
J.cemyphuil
John Keane
M. Stachell
Thos Lanigan
GH. Dunkerton
G. 3
Kleckner
P. Davie Oughier
Bank Hall
Grant Carnes
U4ith
Tom Lanigan
Glen Poyner
Raymond
Geo Turner
Schuier
John Risso
Waterloo
Barclay School
Herzberg
Belfast Jack Hurt In Interurban Crash And Hospitalized
Belfast Jack a wandering local oddity sustained injuries but avoided serious harm after an interurban car crash near Town City. He was transported to St Luke’s hospital in Cedar Rapids with bruises. several others, including Motorman Albert Anderson and conductor James Hollenbeck, suffered injuries. The town’s pattern of arrest and transport resumes as he recovers.
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John Collins
Jack
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Coltinn
Beyaval
Vedra
Waterloo
Jace
Belfast
Ackley
Independence
Town
St. Laike's
Ofty
Mo Torman Albert HL Anderson
Yamea Hollenbeck
John Stoner
Tuberculosis Case In Fredericksburg Cattle
Fredericksburg reports two purebred cows bought by John Padden showed tuberculosis signs. Dr Malcolm of New Hampton tested all cattle. state veterinarian Dr Hazlet from Gowrie confirmed positive results. High priced cows slaughtered under federal inspection. Poultrymen eye Northern Poultry Fanciers exhibition in Iowa Falls January 20 to 26.
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Board of Health
Fredericksburg
State Veterinary Department
8. K. Haslet
Gelwem
Hazlet
Malcom
Iowa
Northern
Fanciers’ Association
Gilbertville Derry Co-op Elects Patrons to Vote for Directors
Annual meeting reports patrons and stockholders may vote for directors equally. Automatic milk weigher approved. Directors elected: Nick Schmitz, John Delagardelle, Joseph Reuter, Adam Shares, P. W. Knipp. Milk totals show 2,396,826 pounds received, butter 106,728 pounds produced, total receipts $27,740 with patrons paid $22,270.40 and expenses listed.
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Gilbertville Derry Association
Nick Schmitz
John Delagardelle
Joseph Reuter
Adam
P. W. Knipp
Gilbartville Derry Association
Waterloo
SICK MEN IMPROVING AT REPORTER STAFF BEDSIDE
Word from Frank J. Mulkern and C. A. Stephenson of the Reporter staff describes improving conditions. Mulkern’s pneumonia symptoms ease with one lung congested but weakening. Stephenson remains at home with a grippe related illness. pains lessen and he hopes to return by week’s start. A reader note discusses barber school job prospects and barbershop income.
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Frank J. Mulkern
C. A. Stephenson
Blackhawk Boy O J Mobianus Candidacy Noted In County
O J Mobianus, long known as Owen to locals in Bugle Center and Hudson, is profiled as a state superintendent candidate. Raised on the T J Humphrey farm, he grew from a New York youth to a top school educator. He served as county superintendent for five years, taught at Bugle township, led Mudecoun school, and sat on the state board of examiners before heading Council Bluffs public schools. He is praised as energetic and capable for a vigorous campaign if nominated.
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Frm
O. J. Mobianus
Bugle
Bugle] Center
Hudson
Owen
T. J. Humphrey
Dagle Charter
New York
Wut
Humphrey
Son
Atate Mormal
Bugle Towaship
Mudeon School
Pottawattamie
Council Bluffs
McMeaus
Saolea
Hila
Mystery in Capitol Assault Sparks Iowa Rumors
Des Moines reports a state house assault after a dispute between R H Dash and C L Clemmens. Dash, injured, and Clemmens, a Stanford football alumnus, are prominent in Iowa society. a months-long feud traces to Simpson college days. Clemmens, Dash, and their spouses are linked by education and social circles.
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Des Moines
R. H. Dash
Stuart
Iowa
C. L. Clemmens
Lum. Berman
Snohomish
Wast
Desh
Clemmens
Simpson College
Indinoola
Chence
Houe
Dosh
State House
Methodist Hospital
Effray Clemens
Leland Stanford Univerally
Clemmeng
Firefighters Foiled Roof Blaze at Fourth and Argyle
O C McClinton, restaurant owner, prevented a major disaster Friday as a fire burned through the roof of his Fourth and Argyle street eatery. A selfless bucket brigade, quick alarm, and brave roof work saved the stock and neighboring frame buildings. McClinton fell from the roof, injuring himself, but completed the fight and returned to work with a limp.
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O. C. McClinton
McClinton
Fourth
Argyle Streets
Mac
Beavora
Iowa Democrats Confer to Seek Unity in State
Des Moines reports show leading Democrats from this and other districts meeting to discuss uniting the party in Iowa. Attendees include Claude Portar former governor candidate Wade Judge Van Wegenen and T H Maxwell. They urged unity to exploit Republican disaffection and possibly win the state ticket.
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Dea Moines
Ucket
Claude Portar
Wade
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