Belated Paper Put on Record
Jan 19 note from Webster City describes the release of a mortgage on 76403 acres tied to 350000 in notes. The land secured a loan to build the Dubuque and Sioux City line, from Cedar Falls to Iowa Falls, with 150 notes of 1000 cada, some convertible to land at 1 per acre. The release, filed after 48 years, puzzled locals at the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Dubuque
Sioux City
Isaiah Doane
Puy Ove Nizen Denton
Humory Central
Cedar Falls
Lowe Falls
Maois Central Over & Paw
Tiamilton County
Nixon
Pratt Jury Disagrees In Iowa Murder Trial
Rockwell City reports the state case against Jennie Pratt for poisoning her husband to marry a hired man ended in a hung jury with a 10 to 2 vote for acquittal. A Pinkerton detective later claimed confessions from Wil Persing but cannot be used against Pratt. potential trial implications loom for Persing. Pratt fainted during closing arguments as Healy spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Kira
Jennie Pratt
Poleon
Wil Persing
Pratt
Trvo
Persing
Pinkerton
Migsloun
Hair Splitters Seek Court Over Property Sale
Des Moines reports Dale J. Patton sues to force sale of property east of the Capital City State Bank, claiming a one decutionth interest by tax deed and that only sale can yield a fair division. Defendants Barnes contest the claim, demurring that even a single point of total wealth dwarfs the case and seek dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dale
J. Patton
William J. Barnes
Mary J. Barnes
Patton
Iowa Senate Unanimously Backs Pardon Petition
In Des Moines on January 1 the Iowa Senate unanimously backed a petition opposing Texas execution of Mrs Tolta, the New Jersey woman condemned to die for the murder of Jus.
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Iowa Senate
Dea Moines
Mervera
Iowa
Prohibits Divorced Persons From Marrying Again
State notes a proposed bill barring remarriage after divorce except where statutory causes apply. It allows the same party to remarry if conditions are met, and addresses parental remarriage after divorce. A concurrent resolution to report to the governor and a visit by a legislative committee to the state normal school are also mentioned along with salary concerns and study requirements.
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Ds Malnes
Sen
Stor Courtright
Lundt
Tama
al Jovbyista
State Normal School
Searlay
Cedar Falls Social and Personal Notices Narrow Cast
Cedar Falls residents share visits and travels across Iowa with Andrew Morvill and Mrs. Wynkoop visiting relatives in Fort Dodge while Rev. Kuechs fills in at the German Evangelical church. Local happenings include a church annual meeting, a neighborhood Kensington, and a forthcoming wedding invitation for Miss Mabel Mennur and Mr. Ralph Lester Rice in January 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Andrew Morvill
Stoux City
B. Mullarky
CO. M. Wynkoop
William Claris
Fort Dodge
Nevin
Laura
Neb
Wey
A. BI. Andrews
Normal Hill
Sirs
B. EL Ives
Wes
Seventh Street
George Counsell
Counsell Cafe
Elven
Louis Clemmer
Waterloo
W. CG. Nubn
Citizen's Bank
Tamor Row
Butler
German Evangelical Church
George Zellhoeter
Colorado Springs
Rewnin
George Kuechs
Kellogg
Lis Honia
Samuel Brown
Main ‘Street
Kensington
G. W. Newton
Trustens
Yale
Mabel Mennur
Ralph Lester Rice
Diya Oslock
Marlow ‘Avenue
State Normal
L. E. Rice
New Freight Agent Arrives In Burlington For Rock Island
Mr I Nance arrives from Burlington to take charge as freight agent for the Rock Island at the Waterloo office, while C S McGlasson may shift from Waterloo. The move hints at possible exclusive freight handling and raises questions about McGlasson’s status, with local business circles watching for further developments.
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Nance
Rock Island
Burlington
Bas Bern
Wateriaa
McGlasson
Waterloo
Bia
Ciy
McGiasson
Adi
McGlassen
Burlington Hawkeye
I. Nance
Rock Island Freigh
Hook Idland Road
Goffee and Spice Co Holds Annual Meeting and Elected Officers
The Black Hawk Coffee and Spice company held its annual meeting on Sycamore Street. Reports showed satisfactory fiscal results. Officers elected for the coming year include President Geo EB Licht, Vice President E J Jones, Treasurer A L Ettinger, Secretary and Manager H B Cropper, and directors G EB Lichty, E L Jones, N Munger, B B Peek, H B Cropper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacktawk Coffee and Spice Company
Sycamore Street
Geo
Eb, Licht
Wice
E. J. Jones
A. L. Ettinger
H. B. Cropper
Estate inquiry seeks Godfry family in West Virginia
Mayor Rector and Mrs. Margaret Emerick of Parkersburg seek any information on the Godfry family to locate heirs for an estate. They mention an old family bible with Emerick statistics and name Rachel Emerick formerly of Wailesville with children William, Init, Rebee ta, and Jas. They suspect the family lived in Waterloo or Blackhawk County.
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Wm. Godfry
Mayor Rector
Margaret Emerick
Parkersburg
West Viratole
Rector
Emerick
Mr. Godfry
Godfry
Trade talk stirs Burlington baseball plans in regional league
Egan Wante Everett Strumpwea Coneler Ned Egan van Seer and Burlington town squad owner discuss a trade of notable hurdles to Olumya elie for Wm Everett. The meeting in Ottumwa shows serious interest but officials doubt the deal, as managers prefer independence and Everett is unlikely to join Burlington next season. Ryan forecasts a strong Burlington lineup capable of competing with seven league teams.
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Strumpwea Coneler
Ned Egan
van Seer
Burlington Town Suite
T Rade
Hdtle Gaguler
Chaos
Frisbee
Olumya Elie
Hverett
Egan
Eddie Gaguter
Ottumwa
Thy Everett
Charles Minshee
Burlington Baseball Ciuh
Sigan
Bean
Bain
Rverett
Burlington
Chie Yant
Ryan
Eamnare
Laws Sues Hammond Over Doe Uite for 72 Dollars
Found for defendant Justice Sf Wildebrand has rendered his verdict in the case of Charles Laws versus George Hammond for 72 dollars. The trial featured Hildebrandt representing the defendant. A distracting distraction of illness and nerves is noted, with advertisements for Rocky Mountain Tea by Wangler Bros. Todd.
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Justice Sf
Wildebrand
Charles Laws
George Hammond
Hilde
Altracad
Tialllater
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros
Todd
Dewar and area wedding and snowbound trains report
The town notes the January 16 marriage of Dr. R. T. Van Metre of Dewar and Miss Marie Murdock of Iowa City in Iowa City. The couple's arrival home was greeted by a rice shower and bells. Respective locals mention visitors, barber shop moves, upcoming boxing event, and shipments while rail service remains snowbound between here and Dunkerton.
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Jon
Nick Risse
Dear Parker
van Metre
Waterloo
Joe Madeira
Olahome City
Matt. Stubbg
Barclay
Mesa Brewing Co
Oklahoma City
Joe Medeke Jr
Destra
Dunkerton
Lewis Paine
Henry
Foletta Hall
Schmitt
Fim
Banquet at Waterloo for Natural Food Company staff
Mrs Heattie the company demonstrator held an evening banquet in the Davis dry woods store in Waterloo. About forty young men attended as employes joined by toastmistress Mrs Paul Davis. Speakers included Mrs W J Sweunay Hes ie Robertson Harry Jacobs and others. Beattie praised the Davis store and city.
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Paul Davis
W. J. Sweunay
Hessie Robertson
Harry Jacobs
W. J. Burbank
Emma van Sickle
Mollie LaTier
Florence Janes
Josie Trost
Etta Flich
Debs Lecture Planned at Local Theatres
The socialist party plans Eugene V. Debs lecture here with Brown's Opera House or Johnson Nichols Electric Theatre under consideration. Brown's charges 90 cents for the night, while Johnson Nichols offers free use. If the Electric Theatre hosts, admission may drop to ten cents on the east side. The National Stock Co. opens a three night run at Brown's next Monday January 22 with popular prices.
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Eugene V. Debs
United States
Brown
Opera House
Johnson & Nichols Electric Theatre
Johnson & Nichols
Socialista
Debs
Heid
East Side
National Stock Co
Aged Irish Farmer Dies After Stroke Near Kinhema
Arthur Shaw, aged Buckhawk county resident, died Thursday afternoon near Kinhema ten miles east from apoplexy. Born in Montford county, Ireland, 65 years ago, he came to America about 40 years ago and settled in Iowa. Survived by son John and daughters Isabella and Henry. Member of Grace Mye Church. Services Saturday afternoon. Interment in Fairview.
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Arthur Shaw
Buckhawk
Kinhema
Hotel Fire Victim Robbed in Minneapolis Tragedy
Mrs. Jas. B. Spiesberger of Chicago died from burns after a hotel fire at the Tost in Minneapolis. She reportedly wore heavy jewelry that vanished as thieves are believed to have stolen it while she lay unconscious. Her husband escaped with minor burns, and no suspect or recovery has been reported.
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St. Paul, Minn
Jas
B. Spiesberger
Chicago
Tost
Minneapolis
Spiesberger
Trusts Only Uncle Saw Turns To Large Money Orders
In Fort Wayne Indiana a man visited the post office money order window asking for the largest possible denominations. He sought twenty five one hundred dollar orders and told the clerk to make them payable to himself. He claimed past losses, planned to cash them when needed, and said Uncle Sam would not be at risk.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Money Order Department
Mysess
Sam
PAYS $50 000 FOR GOOD NAME
Pittsburg January 19 A remarkable act of high moral action was taken by President Frederick Gwinner of the defunct Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny who reimbursed his employer in various business ventures for losses from the bank's failure totaling $50 000. Gwinner and VP James P McKinney turned over to the state treasurer $200 000 each as their bond obligations. Heirs of director W L Selting contributed $25 600. These sums plus $380 000 guaranteed by trust companies leave about $227 000 due the state.
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Pittsburg
Frederick Gwinner
Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny
Pri- Yale
Gwinney
James P. McKinney
Aluta
Enterprise Bank
W. L. Selting
VERDICT INSTANTLY HANDED DOWN IN BLOEBAUM HAZING TRIAL
Annapolis Md Jan 19 The court martial occupied seven minutes to reach a verdict in the Chester A Bloebaum trial, charged with hazing. The court then began the case of Charles James of Grinnell Iowa charged with eight hazing instances in September Ina.
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Annapolis
Chester A. Bloebaum
St. Charles
Charles James
Grinnell
Iowa
Dowie threats oust Zion Overseers in crisis
News from Zion City reports John Alexander Dowie threatening to remove Overseer John G Speicher and other leaders who claimed Dowie surrendered all but spiritual authority. Dowie, wintering in Port Antonio Jamaica, dispatched messages prompting urgent conferences and explanations as tensions rise over control of Zion City finances and governance.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
John G. Speicher
V. V. Barnes
Alexander Granger
Zion City
Dowie
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Dr. Speicher
No 8 Hour Law for Ganal
Washington January 19 the house appropriations committee yesterday revoked the urgent deficiency bill A provision would have exempted Panama canal construction and canal zone workers from the eight hour law The bill carries funds for canal work revenue collection pensions naval establishments and other needs totaling over 15 million dollars with more than 35 million in implied deficits due to emergencies and unanticipated costs
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Washington
Touser Committee On Appropriations
Yesterdday
Panama
Canal Zone
Endicott's modest courage saves a child at party
In a house party near a quarantine for diphtheria, Ted Endicott is mocked as a duffer yet proves brave by staying with a dying boy and comforting Miss Wilmot. His actions win the guests, and his cautious proposal to Miss Wilmot leads to a soft, hopeful moment.
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Mra
Saunders
Misa Wilmot
Bowne
Mrs. Saunders
Badgicott
Pines
Mya
Ronndare
Endicott
Wilmot
Tomoryrow
Bob Bowne
Lg Tepe
Tavno
Vandeerken
Findicott
Miss Wilmot
Harry Piper in Custody Over Missing Coat and Cash
Sheriff J D Caldwell arrested Marty Piper and Frank Anderson on charges of appropriating a black overcoat, cash, and coins totaling 950 from O W Kilager of Glasgow. Piper was found at the Everly home four miles from Waterloo after lockouts and a long search, with Anderson identified during the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Caldwell
Marty Piper
Frank Anderson
Justice Kuhns
O. W. Klinger
Glasgow
Kilager
Piper
Otis
Klinger
Caldwell
Everly
Waterloo
Ble Woods
Mr. Biverly
Mr. Everly
Cits
County Overseers Appointed and Printing Bid Pending
The board approves overseers for the coming year with salary adjustments including J F Klingadru man at Waterlooard $25 monthly, D R Plants at Laporte $60 yearly, and H P Leland at Cedar Falls $200 yearly. County printing contract likely to be let this afternoon with higher quality work required. assessors’ rates may follow. Several icy fall incidents reported, including Mrs James Kinnear fracturing her left arm. recovery slow.
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J. F. Klingadruman
Waterlooard
D. R. Plants
Laporte
H. P. Leland
Cedar Falls
Board of Supervisors
James Kinnear
Argyle Street
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Iowa Falls
Eph Sontiirea
Brokes Fit
Sedar Falls
Nance Gomes
Aulk Island
City Today
Goffee and ® Spice Co
West Virginia
W. Godfry
Egan Wante Everett
Poe
Dewar
Davis Store
Bre. Spiesberger
Uncle Saw
Man
Hazing Gase
Bowie
Apaatie
Speicher
Barnes
Granger
GANAL
Endicott — Carey
Ture
Rolf
Vandecken
Madlcott
Mndicott
Hzdicott
Cozartly
Lexa
Migs Wdmot
Harry Piper
BOARD
F. Klitgaman
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