Sale of Team Sparks Legal Appeal and Trial
The case of Gus Sorenson v J G Beard advances on appeal from Justice Court over a disputed team of work horses sold for 150 dollars claiming misrepresentation and unfit condition. Witnesses and jurors named include W J Stephens and others. Fowler Co and landlord disputes follow as separate verdicts emerge in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurtice Court
Son
J. G. Beard
DOW
W. J. Stephens
W. D. Lashbrook
H. B. Burk
B.T. Styles
John Ebkr
Bert Virden
J. 3. Potter
Geo. Uhl
Alf. Boldt
Bob. Cobb
A. B.‘Hescht
J. M. Heifer
Gus Sorenson Oine
Justice Court
Beard
Justies
District Court
C. D. Kern
Reed & Tuthill
J. C. Murtagh
Fowlers
Seph
Jotineon. Vs
Fowler Co
Simaels
Brady Bros
Fowler
Eaat Fourth
la Fayette
Te Caltechon Mechanic's
William Owings
Wale
Lucy L. O'Dell
Couple Bound Over For Prostitution Related Charges
Leo Waters and his wife faced grand jury action after pleading guilty in Justice Kepford's court. Waters was charged with running a house of ill fame and Mrs Waters with prostitution. Bonds were set at 500 dollars each. both were jailed awaiting February grand jury. Authorities removed four children to safer surroundings amid a solemn scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Waters
Wer
Court of Justice
A.H. Kepford
Watera
Ba.Fenstermaker
Jones
Waters
New York
Son of Wealthy Real Estate Man Killed Under Train
A Kansas City area man Brandlee, 23, was crushed to death under an Illinois Central passenger train near Dubuque while riding as a hobo. His body was found dismembered in the yards after the No. 401 train from Freeport, manned by Burhyte and Hornaf, passed Waterloo late Monday. Brandlee, once a Galena solicitor, had been roaming the country amid financial trouble with only five cents in his pocket. His partner left him after the accident and Brandlee was believed to be aiming for Kansas City to rejoin his wealthy real estate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandlee
Fallmer Burhyte
Horafal
Woth
Waterloo
Jalena
Pictures
Hanner Hie
Rodéa
Brazdles
Ncnot
Kansas City
Annual Report of Gilbertville Party Association 1907
The 1907 annual report shows milk intake of 2,586,826 pounds and butter production of 106,728 pounds with butter fat of 88,269 pounds. Average test 2.368 and overrun 209-16. Net butter shipments profits totaled 18,463.19 dollars, with other net proceeds and total receipts around 27,745.00 dollars. Disbursements list patron payments, milk and butter costs, and other expenses, yielding an average net price of 93 cents per 1600 pounds of milk and 25.20 cents per pound of butter fat. Officers include J. Kascht, secretary, and J. Le Clark, butter maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kascht
J. le Clark
Waterloo Building and Loan reports strong year gains
The Waterloo Building and Loan association held its annual meeting to review a healthy year with increased net earnings and more shares in force. Officers elected include President Lewis Lichty and Secretary Bruin. Loans outstanding rose to 3,272 with total loans of 317,200 and gross earnings of 21,550.08 amid higher shares in force and improved fiscal results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Building and Loan Association
Bruun
Gharan Oiders
Bruon
Lewis Lichty
W.H. Bruno
Ww. W. Miller
J. W. Rath
N. Feder Spiel
P. A. Koehbele
O. BR. Stitson
Et al
Butler Seeks Payment for Paul Jordan Care Bills
A detailed quarterly account from Independence shows Blackhawk County owing Buller County $548.69 for care and treatment of Paul Jordan after an accident near Parkersburg. The bill lists charges for Dr. Strout, Dr. Hobson, nurse services, and related expenses, with total items reaching $828,543.43 in county records, while Insane Cost for Quarter notes maintenance at $2,711.20 for Blackhawk’s patients. The board will consider approval at the next supervisors meeting, potentially in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Buller County
Rainbow
Board of Supervisors
Paul Jordan
Parkersburg
A. O. Strout
Strout
Yoka Gergema
T. A. Hobson
TA. Hobson
Jordan
Waterloo
Tatoos
Mas Andereou
Paul Jordanoway
Presbyterian
Hobson
Reglum
Independence
Blackhawk County
Aged Mother Dying Amid Turmoil At Home
Aged Mrs Sherod, resident of Mound City, Kansas, is near death after illness. Telegram reports from her daughter Mrs C. Martin that time is short, with son in Waterloo and another daughter in Al Salary. the article notes outstanding orders, interest, and profits in a dubious financial statement tied to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shered Feathere
Joans
Sherod
Mound City
Waterloo
Lavina’ Skeely
al- Salary
Treas
Public Dividend Averages Reported by Secretary Branch
Statistics show average annual dividends prior to 1208 at 7.8 percent, 1504 at 7.76 percent, 1906 at 7.81 percent, 1906 at 7.70 percent, and 1007 at 7.0 percent, compounded quarterly, as compiled by the Secretary Branch.
KORTH May Announce Candidacy Amid Election Rumors
North end whispers Alderman Wm. Kurth may seek re election with party politics avoided. He hints decisions hinge on near term developments. Close allies report seriousness about his candidacy while others await further signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Wm. Kurth
Rd Cerna
Local notes and a brutal crime report in Niagara County
Gating and total figures noted with 5 000 largest share owned by one person 106 membership fee 41 dollars per year. Mrs A J Lane and Mrs Weather Wax telegrams on illness of their sister in Niagara County New York. Lane left first train with updated news that sister had died and was to be buried in Michigan. On receipt of second message she altered plans to reach Michigan to intercept funeral party. Murder of Harrison Weeks formerly of Green Mountain described as brutal.
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Miz. Hefar
W. F.C
Temple Rebekah Lodge
National Aid Department of Iowa
Nancy A. Wilson
Milwaukee County
Wis
Richard and
Mary Wilson
George W. Hafar
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Waterloo
Free Will Baptist Church
City
Inter
Walnut Street
Spencerbrook
Pipestone
Minn
Sarah Morgan
Pierre
B. Thorman
Co. I. Bucktey
Asafe
A. J. Lane
Weather
Wax
Slater
Niagara County
New York
WeatherWax
Iinese
Kre
Lane
Michigan
Harrison Weeks
Green, Mountain
Hayes Center
Nabi
Missea Lona
Hanoah Ortier
Fairbank
Mary Bety
Matt Ortner
Grandma Barker
Auth
McElroy
Paul Nucbel
LaMara
Tim Meany
Ortner
A. L. Ortner
Alexander
Littleton
EH. Trabon
J. Staebell
J. Ortner
Thomas Lanigan
Ang
Hale
Use of Cottonwoods Town and Towash Scene at Portable Mill
The article discusses turning giant cottonwood trunks into lumber and sawdust for fuel and packing, highlighting a practical solution that turned a nuisance grove into profitable, portable saw mills. Local notices mention visits, deaths, funerals, and various residents' activities amid a rural community chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jumber
Grip Stricken Rev P Bredaw for Two Weeks
For the last two weeks Rev. P Bredaw suffered a severe attack of the grip. The report notes ongoing torment during this period as illness prolonged and affecting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. P_ Bredaw
Portable saw mill fuels regional lumber boom
An article centers on H.R. Lumbug’s portable saw mill near Virden, cutting over 66,000 feet of hard and soft wood. The mill processes cottonwood and supplies ice and meat packing. Local farmers gain from abundant timber, while the piece notes related farm, weather, and community updates among residents and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Lumbug
Blackhawk Steek
Virden Farm
Eagle
Orange
Sts. Owser
Deputy clerk suffers bicycle accident in city
Pettit deputy clerk of court sustained a broken bone in his left hand after falling from a bicycle on Monday at West Fourth Street near Washington, with the bicycle wheel hitting a rail intersection and causing pain and inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Pettit
Weat Fourth
Washington Streets
Springtime Displays Stimulate East Fourth Street Shops
In Waterloo locals Ra ther Forcing the Season and others showcase garden seeds and farming tools in front of East Fourth Street stores. John Mazon also features seeds to entice spring shoppers. H D Russell of Navhux, a retired grocer turned real estate promoter, visits Waterloo to tout a New Mexico town site with irrigation rights and strong regional promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schidl’& Carson
East Fourth Street
John Mazon
Daesershy
H. D. Russell
Navhux
Waterloo
New Mexico
Marriage Licenses and Petition for Sale of Unpaid Accounts
Marriage licenses list Thos W Mimson 29 Aurora and Vistoria V Settler 21 Waterloo. RD Nunemaker 33 Waterlon Bowie Farrell 21 Williams Towa C TB Harris. Petition filed seeking permission to sell unpaid accounts and notes of assignor to highest bidder. Accounts total 1112.51 and notes 996.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Mimson
Aurora
M. Vistoria V. Settler
Waterloo
Nunemaker
Waterlon
Bowie Farrell
Williams
Towa
C. TB. Harris
Nealenes
Race Meeting Held in Irving Cedar Valley Racing Upheld
Cedar Valley Racing association held its annual meeting at the Irving hotel with Ed J Curtin presiding. Directors announced 1908 would mirror 1907, Mason City the only drop, and Waterloo to have no races this season due to track readiness. Dates set for New Hampton Decorah Marion Laporte City Waverly Osage Albert Lea and Dows with schedules approved after debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. J. Curtin
Decorah
Cedar Valley Racing Association
Irving Hotel
Mason City
Osaga
J.P. Lynch
P. Malcolm
New Hampton
M. A. Hanson
W. A. Watson
John Kathan
Osage
D. K. Stacy
Albert Ler
Curtin
Fred Ww. Boyd
G. B. Baker
Waterloo
Waverly
Decorah Osage
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Albert Lea
Forest City
O. F Dneker
Malcolm
G. F. Baker
J. B. Traia
Joe Snyder
DK Stacy
Marion—tuly
Laporte
Ogage
Dows
Gattlemen Try New Dysert Feed Scheme Aboard Liverpool Ship
Dysart Iowa cattle feeders led by Fred Lao Jane Meg T B Bell and Jengan Taylor shipped 14 carloads to Liverpool to test exporting their own stock. They pooled 300 head for ship space sailing December 12 and arriving New Year’s Day with stock reported healthy and profit earned, prompting plans to repeat the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysert
Iowa
Fred Lao
Jane
Meg
T. B. Bell
Jengan
Taylor
Liverpool
England
Specter
Chicago
Ita
Streetcar Accident Injures Worker with Broken Wrist
A street car incident left a worker tossed to the pavement when a wheel failed and bent. He suffered a broken bone between the wrist and knuckles and was treated, his hand in a sling while at his post.
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Sorenson
Beard Heaho
Cass
Justice Hildebrand
Court—Se
Little Waters
S Brandlele
Dubuque
Kansas
Nickells
Neumonia
Annual Report
The
Gilbertville Party Association
Fron Gale
Wuttermiye Ee Eee Ely
Bo & L. Association
Elie
Oes
Ccccus
Texes
Wade
Bill
Furnitura
Isis
Orta
Seshee
Korth
M. Rtoberts
Modern National Reserve
Roberts
Cister
Bunkerton
Bennington
Farma
John Kurtt
Ree Lovering
Wataroo
Fred
Benton County
Conrad
Durkerton
Co. i
Teertes
Kellogg
Pocahontas
County Baye
Henry Milius
Herman
Hoyma
Minnie
Monty Byvank
Mia
Passo
J, Zurtt Jr
Clara Schmidt
HESSD
Nichols
Lishsohn
H. W. Schulte
Dakota
Moffitt
Grundy Center
Wood
Aprieval Grundy Center
Te Jan Mnae
Irving
Ular
Gattlemen
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