Waterloo Chautauqua plans outlined at late meeting
Waterloo Chautauqua managers met Friday to set next season. A ten day assembly opens June 22 with a grand concert by the Indies’ band. F K Stewart named superintendent for the event while committees were formed to handle publicity grounds tickets and labor and to promote sales. The group discussed debt refinancing and June sessions proving more profitable than later ones.
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Waterloo Chautauqua Assembly
R. N. Cow
Waterloo
Ge Chautenqua W
F. K. Stewart
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Stewart
Elston
Uniea
Waterloo Company
Prostam
O. J. Fullerton
J. Wm Stewart
Cowin
Tuthill
J. K. Stewart
RN. Cowin
J. G. Gates
R. N. Cowsin
W. W. Miller
Puthily
KK Stewart
Weed
Considera
Chicago
Purse Thief Johnson Sentenced to Thirty Days
Marguerite Anderson, age 4, was walking with a companion on Adams Street when Chris Johnson, a 46 year old laborer, snatched a purse containing a $10 bill. He was arrested about 6:00 pm and later pleaded guilty to the unlawful confinement, receiving a 30 day county jail term.
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Marguerite
G. W. Hayslett
Chris’ Johnson
Johnson
Anderson
van Metro
Waterloo Overseer Seeks Out Destitute Family
A Waterloo overseer orders four negro family members at 2000 Commercial Street to return to Tennessee, citing that county aid may cover their transport. George Jackson, sick with his wife and five children, relies on Black Hawk County for support while facing housing costs and wage deductions to cover debts. The piece notes the dwelling previously quarantined for diphtheria and leased from Cedar Falls connections amid mounting hardship.
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A. F. Kiingaman
Commer Cial Street
Tennessee
Blackhawk County
George Jackson
Jackson
Waterloo
Augusta
Jackeson
Leknes
Theodore Horstmann
Show Fine Success Tavomagle Weather Brings Show People
A weather favorable for the Tavomagle show drew a crowd of attendees amid light winds and clear skies. Organizers reported strong ticket sales and steady attendance throughout the event.
Poultry Show Highlights At Water Ife Cedar Falls Event
Prize poultry judges praise exhibitors at the Water and Cedar Falls show. Shaner awarded top rosettes and many breed classes were won by entrants from Waterloo Dubuque Sumner and other towns. Scores list includes Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes and Leghorns with numerous pens and pullets judged across categories.
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Cedar Falls
Anders Pullet
Pullet
Exea
Shaner
Sarthe Pitta
Kreuger
Hersey
Pirkersburg
Cork
Buff Wyandottes
Digeon Co “Sas
M. Miles
Waterien
Buttes Bere Tee
Plymouth Rock
H. Welthaust
Waterlo
SON Glass
Pulat
Gmra
Jesse Blige
Waterloo
George L. Marsh
Goge
Plymouth Rocks
M. Molyneaux
Independens
Pesges
E. Hansen
L. C. Emmons
Arnold Klene
Dubuque
M. S
Hatta
Atette Ieee Aris Cockerel
M. T. McDermott
Cockerel
Sasseey
J. E. Sinden
Rhode Island
M. S. Cline
Bingham
Victor Speer
H. B. Nauman
Watertoo
Cockers
Wyandotte SG
W. Warner
Fire from overturned lamp damages Dutch family's home
Cornelius Klein of 1344 Sycamore street faced a near tragedy when a kerosene lamp toppled in his house and endangered Annie Klein. The lamp ignited bedding but was extinguished by firemen who saved furniture. most losses were smoke and scorch damage to household items. Klein, a Dutch immigrant with a dozen children, has faced repeated misfortune and eviction but vows to work harder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Klein
Sycamore Street
Ferok
Annie Klein
A-san
Dox 45
Cornelius Kein
Waterloo
Nauman
Klein
Pushing New Road Work Continues Through Winter
Permits, Stephen B. Howard, president of the Iowa and Northwestern railway, prepares for lime into Waterloo this season. Construction begun last fall at Quasqueton to resume after frost, with more crews and Denton contracted to speed work. J. F. Lacock oversees company affairs while right of way sub committees solicit subscriptions. progress described as generally favorable.
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Stephen B. Howard
Iowa and Northwestern Railway
Waterloo
Quasqueton
Denton
J. F. Lacock
Right of Way
Capitalists to Shine Shoes for 124000 at New York Terminal
In New York City Cortland street two new McAdoo terminal buildings will house a bootblack tag operation for twelve years at a rental total of 124000 dollars. A Hudson Terminal Bootblackling company was formed to run the service with capitalists behind the venture, names not yet published.
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New York
Tunnel Terminal
McAdoo Terminal
Cortland Street
Redtal
Hudson Verminal’ Bootblacktin Company
Milinae
Road project progress hints at early shipping facilities
The text notes contractors Denton and two others discussing rights of way and subletting grading work between Quasqueton and the Rock Island line. It suggests granite gangs will operate along the line and that the railroad's construction may rush, enabling shipping facilities for the town by early summer.
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CG .R. 7
Denton
Earlville
Quasqueton
Rock Island
Death of Theodore Weber at Independence
Theodore Weber died January 15 at his son John Delagardelle’s home in Independence after a long farming life starting in Germany. Born October 20, 1822, in Irrel Germany, he came to America in 1864 and lived in Gilbertville and Verona before settling near Independence. Seven children survive. funeral held January 24 at Gatholie church Gilbertville with pallbearers named. The St Laurentin society plans a meeting January 28.
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Theodore Weber
Independence
John
Hal
Mike Delagardelle
Irrel
Martin Nie
Gilbertville
Angel of Death
Anna Delagardelle
Washburn
Nick
Frank M
John J. J
Anna
Frank N
Joseph
Verona
N. D
Gatholle Church
Walher Nemmers
Gatholie
Peter Bovy
L. Weiland
Wm. Bauter
WN. Galas
Jacob Lillig
P. J. Benmitz
Missing Danish worker Nels Hanson vanishes in Waterloo
Friends fear foul play after two weeks of searching Waterloo for Nels Hanson a Danish immigrant last seen two weeks ago when he collected wages at United Iowa Shoe Repairing and left with about 80 dollars worth of tools. He was described as 5 feet 8 inches slender pale and 22, a careful orderly man who avoided alcohol and tobacco.
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Waterloo
Nels Hanson
Hig” Moysterious
Danish Society
United Iowa Shoe ‘Repairing Company
Hanson
Denmark
Kent Heck
Henry Owans Rents 140 Acres Near Tama for Term
Henry Owans rents Herbert Ames 140 acres north of his farm from Tomlinson & Son for three to five years at 4.75 per acre. Mrs. Hitchcock plans permanent residence in Waterloo after returning with two children. A Tama area farm company trades a horse for 180 acres near Benson Minnesota at 40 per acre. Charles Huey leads cattle shipment of 250 head from Dysart to Liverpool, netting more than Chicago market. In Montour court, assets of A B Taplin at death valued at 117285 with widow receiving half and state tax due. Mary Louise Ward marries Charles Wollwend at Louise Smith home, groom from Burlington, wife to live in Sioux City. Mrs. F M Michaels hosts luncheon for Mrs. A M Westveer before her departure.
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Traci
Henry Owans
Herbert Ames
Lang
Tomlinson & Son
Hitchcock
Rouse
George
Niemani
Waterloo
Benson
Minn
Charles Huey
Liverpool
Chicago
Jurgen’ Court
Montour
Shelby County
Louise Smith
Commercial Street
Mary Louise Ward
Charles Wollwend
Burlington
Peoria
What Cheer
Iowa
Thair
Siouxity
Evenine
F. M. Michaels
Hoor
A. M. Westveer
Thomas Cascaden Sick Threatens Pneumonia
Thomas Cascaden Jr. is very ill with an aggravated gripe epidemic in the city, confined to bed and worsening toward possible pneumonia. No significant change reported. Thursday and Friday worsened, but today remains grave. Funeral service for M. Bi Wink set for Sunday at St Joseph's Church, with burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Thomas Cascades Jr
M. Bi Wink
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Mark Cooney
Hurial
Osage Tragedy: Train Kills Man After Suicide Theory
Report states passenger train No. 405 struck a dead man found by engineer Qhas Calking near Osage. The deceased, a young recluse and addict, had pleaded guilty last October and faced sentencing this week. Police recovered 146.24, a watch, and letters. motive remains unclear.
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Osage
Qhas
Pha News
Wneieer Catkins
Ftst
L Wis
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Iowa Merchant
Henry J. Arends of Bolland Iowa faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in Cedar Rapids by August Steffen Dry Goods Co Davenport EH B Pickenbrook & Sons Dubuque and W C Baker & Co Budora. Claims total 1051 50 alleging stock sale to his stepfather John Freichs to cheat creditors. Referee W P Hoyle assigned the case. no schedule or stock value provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Arends
Bolland
Iowa
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Waterloo
Towa
Geo. Hafar
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Women's Temperance, Union of Waterloo
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Ida P. Mitchell
H. GO. Douglass
W. A. Welly
LaFayette Buildiag
Ms. Welty
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Stephen Hicks
Atinneapolis Ia
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PF AL. “Wilson
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Capital-Journal
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Manila
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Geo
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WHITE
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J. G. Trask
Trea
Philip Tulp
Jara
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Waterleo
H.W. Kendall
H. &. Bingham
Jessa Bige
LiCoek
Stokes
Jesse Bigt
Cockeral
Jesse Bige
Loo
Eveevecen Pecans
G. Ry Ocker
Gedar Falls
TOL Rodevisseaceseusd
Giobertville
Tama County News
Thomas Cascaden
Bothume
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Marlon
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