Des Moines promoters seek Waterloo rail link to Tama via Knoxville
Des Moines promoters Wm Smith and H A Harris visit Waterloo to rally support for a 125 mile coal railway from near Des Moines to Waterloo and on to Knoxville. They propose routing 126 miles south to Newtar and southwest to Knoxville, linking with four major Iowa lines and boosting Waterloo depots and yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cosmith
H.A. Harris
Des Moines
Waterloo
Chamber of, Commerce
O. la Kingeiey
Equis
Des Molued
Ibe
Ime
Knoxville
Tne
Tama
Ima
North Western
Nur
Nouthwest
Father and Son In Melee After Drunken Dispute
Police report a Tuesday night quarrel at the Gushard home in which Henry Gushard, 30, caused a disturbance and attacked his father with a hatchet. Sam and Hetty Gushard were taken to jail, the elder man paid 15 dollars conditional on good behavior, and the incident prompted the household to seek police aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Gushard
Gustard
Hetty Gushard
Fadl
Feems
Henry
Sha Deen
Amd
Woods Bros to Move Into Syndicate Block Room
February 15th fixtures by human company will convert former Daylight store space into a four floor millinery showroom run by Woods Bros. Plans call for oak fixtures and a state class store, with the Syndicate block to host a large new shop. Jewish man dead at 2:30 after year in United States. son of Anton Kaptur, previously in Russia, remains to Cedar Grove for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hae Toowl
Hich
Tanier Daylight
A!ind
Woods Bros
C. Woods
2Rcial Street
Mor -Dlur
Russia
Ter
Anton Kaptur
Jacob Kohn
Sx Montis
Local Army Re Organization Sees New Enlistments
Sergeant Weinridge appoints replacements as Sergeant Mussett and Berganat John A. Wooltridge take charge of the office. Sergeant Edward J. Russell, who had served the city for the past month, is relieved. A new notice warns that enlistments for Philippine service are open in cavalry infantry or artillery. Applicants must be unmarried, ages 18 to 85, with typical enlistment terms unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berganat
John A. Wooltridge
oMee
Edward J. Russell
Audeclt
Dew Toloes
Hoe Vital Corp
Gotling
Ecrulla
German-born Iowa farmer Michael Balich dies at home
Michael Balich aged about 44 years died Monday at his home ten miles north of Waterboat in Iowa after a long stomach illness. Born January 1432 in Sondelfingen Württemberg Germany he came to America in 1849 at age 11. He moved to Iowa in 1863 and settled on the farm where he died, leaving a widow and five children. Funeral Thursday at 11 from his home, interment at Janesville cemetery. Florence Conkey, 18 months, dies of pneumonia at her father’s near Raymond. Funeral Thursday at 1 from Raymond, burial Barclay cemetery.
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Michael.Baisch
Nis
Nims
Mr_saiac
Michael ‘Baloch
Sondelfingen
Oberant
Uch
Wurtemburg
Germany
Americas
New York State
Balach
Iowa
George
Samuel
Ida
Bell
Manda Brudelle
Dara
Punerai
Janesville
Raymond
Lorance
Marie Conkey
Joseph Conkey
Florence
Epiru
Ollock
Rettler
N “Barclay Cemetery
Marriage Licences Listed for Hudson and Waterloo Residents
Peter Christensen 28 of Hudson and Jensine Petersen 22 of Waterloo. Also Fordan 21 of Waterloo and Mattie M Courtér 24 of Waterloo with Thomas L Hattis 21 of Waterloo. Frances Gree 1st of Waterloo. Misa Green, daughter of Mrs 7 W Murray, consents to marriage though under the age of consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Christensen
Hudson
Jensine Petersen
Waterloo
Day ‘Fordan
Mattie M. Courtér
Thomas L.hattis
Frances Gree
Misa Green
W. Murray
Lucy
Wonea as Welles Men Are Made Miserable
A fragmented OCR reads Wonea as Welles. Men Are Made Miserable by Nirey and Bladder Trawbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonea
Welles
Nirey
Kidney Trouble Promises Relief From Swamp-Root Advert
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims kidney disease causes fatigue, bedwetting, and poor health in children and adults, offering samples and bottles in 50 cent and one dollar sizes and inviting readers to write for more information from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Dr. Kilmer
Decorah Elopement Rumor Shocks Town
In Decorah on January 23 a prominent young woman Miss Ethel Reed allegedly eloped with Mr. Fred Lane a little known man. They reportedly purchased a round trip ticket to Calmar and were intercepted at Savanna Illinois. Reed’s father and brother urged her to return but she refused, age twenty, once engaged to a local farmer. Amounts of money and details remain unclear amid family distress.
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Decorah
Misa Ethel Reed
Fred
Lane
Calmar
Sa Vanna
Steamboat Captain Kimball Weds Young Bride at Keeler Wisconsin
The ceremony linked Capt Kimball aged 75 to a 24 year old bride, Elza Bischop, at Keeler Wisconsin witnessed by a small intimate gathering. A reception with an orchestra followed at Kimball's island home with many steamboat captains and friends from Dubuque and the Mississippi area in attendance. The couple planned a large wedding feast and guests extended sincere congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Wedge
Thati
Father Oblekopf
Keeler
Wis
Hide and Grodus
Kimball
Kimball's Island
Bagte Point
Joany Dubuque
North
Ern Misetesippi
Capt
Casper Bischop
Southern
Lived and Died Together in Jasper County
Newton, Jay. Two elderly men James O Roake and Samuel Reasnor, buried within hours in Jasper County. O Roake, Irish-born, Catholic, survived by seven children and thirty-six grandchildren. Reasnor, Dutch-born, Protestant, esteemed local figure with a named town and substantial estate. Both aged 85, died within same period, with funeral masses held Tuesday.
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Newton
Jay
Jasper County
James O'Roake
Tracy
Samuel Reasnor
O'Roake
Ireland
Reasnor
Holland
O*roake
Réasors
Salvation Army Women Sue Over Damages Claim
In Des Moines on January 24, two Salvation Army workers sue Capt. Albert Head alleging he insulted them and caused $40,000 in damages. The adjutant Mrs M E Jilsley and Mrs A Norden state the incident occurred as they sought hotel corridor aid for the society. Capt Head, a former speaker of the legislature, is named in the petition as the defendant.
Jerseys Make Fine Showing at Masons Iowa
Jersey herd income report covers year ending January 1 1907 from Kingsey herd in Iowa. Fourteen cows produced 4510 pounds of butter fat paid $1822 total, averaging 72.03 per cow. Each cow yielded $10 for Brita and $10 for stock increase, total $56 per cow. Butterfat 4510 pounds at 28 per pound equals 390 pounds of butter at 24 percent fat, meeting legal requirements.
Telephone Girl Attacked in Newton Office
Misa May O Connor, a telephon e operator in Newton Iowa, was assaulted Monday night by a stranger in the telephone office. The attacker stabbed her with a knife and fled, leaving a money box on the desk. She crawled to a phone and called her brother, who found her unconscious. her condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Iowa
Misa May O'Connor
Martin O'Connor
Monroe
Bis County
Pella
Trustees Forced to Quit in City Council Row
Trustees John Bulwan, Phil Ryder resign under pressure as city council refuses to approve an emergency measure. Henry Guteke, the third member, declares resignation will stand. Public and pulpit pressures have persisted for a year with little result. Plant valued at $45,000, management questioned, city unwilling to provide funding while waterworks remain in dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bulwanr
Phil Rydoy
Counell Monoumnciti
Henry, Guteke
Guistke
Hlwanger
Ryder
Jury verdict finds contributory negligence in bus crash case
The jury verdict in the Waterloo case held Bernice Strickler guilty of contributory negligence for knowingly riding in a vehicle with dangerous conditions. It determined the embankment danger was not sufficient grounds for damages and that the city had not been notified of the hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Strickler
Waterloo
Mrg_ Sitichler
Hérke
Fell Into the River During Ice Crossing Incident
An employee in the Westfield addition fell into the Cedar River Tuesday night while crossing the ice to the east side. He escaped after a near-drowning, and several others have fallen in recently but no drownings reported. Police plan to enforce an ordinance requiring fences around openings wider than 18 inches and red daytime flags on each corner. lanterns at night. A separate ad promotes Dr Adler’s Treatment with testimonials from Rhoades of Madeira, Minn. Large bottle sales at Waugnter Bros.
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Westfield Addiion
Cedar River
Hines
Dr. Adler
Rhoades
Madeira
Minn
Waugter Bros
Adler
Wangler Bros
Sullivan's bill to lam it lobbyists sparks floor clash
Des Moines reports the House debates a reform bill to bar legislative counsel and agents from speaking to members about votes except through committees or public notices. It imposes posting 25 copies of speeches, with penalties of county jail or fines, and sets floor access by invitation only. Senate bills create an Insurance Department, regulate fraternal insurers, and expand state health and public archives funding. Visiting committees tour state institutions. A Pioneer visitor recalls Iowa politics and notes shifts in party balance since the 1870s.
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Des Moines
Sullivan
Polk
Senate
Jamison of
Clark
General Assembly
Benate Bienniully
Jamison
National Fraternal Congress
By -Newberry
By -Bleakley
Tormado Insurance
Iowa
Ins
By -Allen
Frudden
State Board of Health
Tavatory
Iowa City
Ericson
Mt. Pleasant
San Francisco
State University At
Newberry
McMarius
Lowrey
Kellogg and Grier
Agricultural College
Ames
Saunders and
Stirton
Lister
Felt and Stilman
Normal School
Cédar Falls
Wilsom
Gilliland
Jones
Inman
Miller
Mt Pleasant Insane Hospital
Ators Stucksinger
Jackson
Darrah
Dodd and Moore
Clarinda Insane Hospital
Dunham
Bleakly
Geneva
Smith and
Jewell
Independnnes Insane Hospital
Hopkins
Matted
Hume, Morris and
Hetes
Cherokee Insane Hospital
Xvive and
Kimmel
McElrath
Youde
Pierce
Gletwood
Legislature Takes Vacation Adjourning Until Monday
Des Moines reports the senate and house adjourned until Monday to allow visiting committees to inspect state facilities. The joint convention compared journals and Dolliver was declared elected as senator. The Waterloo Concrete Brick and Block Machine Co featured a local resident Mr Steely with ties to Waterloo history and the Snowden block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. Moines
Vau
Senate
House
Root
Vaitan
Dolliver
Obuasall
LeMara
Uml
Fant
Waterloo
Steely
C! Steely
Snowden
Hugh “Pasgart
Commercial Street
C. T. Steely
Central Hotel
Missoula
Wedding Anniversary Surprise for Mrs Walter Brown
A dozen friends invaded Mrs Walter Brown's home last evening for her ninth wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed card games and a savory spread before presenting a Haviland china gift. The Brennan couple celebrated the birth of a baby girl, adding to the festivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Quikerton News Highlights and Local Tales
Jan 22 report from Quunkerton notes mail subscribers urged to renew, a gold mine reward proposal for Gov Cumeminu, a water tank fire at the C. G. W., and community updates. Townsfolk Lena, Hannab, Maud, and Miss Nella Brown are mentioned along with visits from Minsex Maud and Binoche Meyers. Reports mention local banking, revival meetings, a bank manager change, and a runaway incident involving Albert Trebon. Milk checks for 1906 are summarized.
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Cme
Minsex Maud
Binoche Meyers
Mimes
Lena
Hannab ‘Orter
Minn Lenk
Gbarne
Mes
Cumeminu
Maine
Tom
Fred Dunk
Orton
George Wellner
M. T. van Metre
Arion
Nevt
Dilek
Dewar
Charg
Ger
M.B. Whitney
Clavson
Wompany
Henniger
Enadler
First National Bank
Frank
Tim
Floyd P. Davis
Independence
Buchanan County
Albert Trebon
A. Trein
May Locate in Waterloo and Dubuque Officials consider new plumbers' firm
May locate in Waterloo or Dubuque as organizers HC Erstachinér and AL Morrison plan a $25,000 plumbers’ specialties company. Stock sold, articles of incorporation not filed, plant location undecided between Waterloo and Dubuque. Also notes hospital strain from appendicitis, Adler treatment claims, and staff changes at Iowa Build ing Block Machine Co with Safe Bhian. Edwards named manager of Concrete Stone Co., Knapp named deputy for Modern Woodmen chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Aew Com Sers
HC. Erstachinér
Morrison
Sho. Ali Ald Company
Waterloo
Bennade
B. I. Green
Iowa Building Block Machine Co
Safe Bhian. Con
Concrete Stone Co
Ami
Nelde
Teapagenicat
Duzinews
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Smith and &. A. Harrie
Krosvikis
GC Woods
Weinridge' Sant
Mtelieve
Mussett
Michael Baish
Pon Ten
Young
Wowah
Salvation Army
Sue
Ask
Albert Head
J Head
Loch Hewes
Bayern
Head
Actlys
Monona
Stranger
Asmauit
Solons
Bureau of Censors
Bille
Paul
Jonea
Clarke
Anderson
Clarké
OMM
Sénators
Mayteg
Eokles
Cori
Mann
Swit
Vinton College For
Blind
Foley
Dow
Webater
Kendall
Clinton
Mitchelvillg
Glria
Elerick
Bhaller
Sheldon
McDonndd
Hidora
Boys Reform
Achool
Bowley
Aves Weeks
Kelley
Folly
Marshall
Weldon
Feely
Ritter
Tnebriate
First Railroad
Billa
McIntyre
Page
Sremont
Adame
Allison
United States Senate
Te Waa
Blakesburg
Tok Fame
Blakenburg
Waelo County
Tania
Hakesburg
Allroad
Dave
Eginiature
Solonk
Rilroad
Legislature
Watérios
Sir
Mrs
Brennan
Qunkerton
Opesserey
Aubuse
Ottawa
Edwards
Homie
Lafayette Street
F. B. Knapp
East Alse
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