Waterloo to Become City of the First Class in March
Official notice from A H Davison, secretary of the executive council of Iowa, states Waterloo will elect city officers in March after reclassifying from second to first class. The notice cites population figures, announces council restructuring, and mentions candidates for mayor and police judge including P Z Magelin and John Rector.
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Waterloo
John R. Rector
A. H. Dave Seon
Towe
Wetshoo
Thme
Executive Council
Atlantic
Clase
Cable & Etlar
Des Moines
Ciy
A H Davison
State of Down
Towa
General Assembly of
Iowa
Lowa
A. H E. Davison
Munday
Elk
P. Z. Magelin
John Fk. Beetor
J. Howrey
A. B. Switzer
M. J Butterfield
Denouncement Report From New Hampton Picks Hon. Jonn
Aulbparte denouncement reports Congressman Hausen has decided to recommend Hon. Jonn for an unspecified position in a January 26 special note from New Hampton. The item reflects local political developments and endorsement actions affecting a regional seat.
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New Hampton
Hausen
Hon
Jonn
Kolthoff appointment signals continued good service
News from Sioux Falls reports the burning of the Lowell school building Tuesday night. The $84,000 structure, funded with $20,000 insurance on the building and $1,400 on furniture, lost books belonging to scholars with no coverage. The blaze began in the basement and an explosion followed, drawing interest from Waterloo property owners.
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Lowell
Sioux Falls
Waterloo
Wife Seeks Divorce as District Court Opens February Term
Arvende W. Wiggs petitions district court for divorce from John A. Riggs on desertion and habitual drunkenness. They wed in Blark Maine January 81 1808 and lived together until 1901. Wiggs says Riggs’s drinking ruined his ability to work and she must earn clothing and support. The case set for February term. No children mentioned.
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Arvende W. Wiggs
John A. Riggs
G. M. Craig
Blark
Maine
Palatitt
Rendit
Plaiitiff
Grace Shields Dead in Tanorte
Grace Shields died Thursday morning after a six month illness of consumption. Born November 14, 1890 in Renton county, she leaves parents and three sisters in Colorado, Hexton county, and Laporte. Mineral services will be held Sunday at 11 in Laporte conducted by Rev. J. M. Hist. Laporte ward association elected officers: President Joseph Mugmen, Vice President J. A. Vaugin, Treasurer G. H. Smeiver, Secretary H. O. Lizer.
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Tanorte
Grace Shislls
Renton County
Colorado
Hexton County
Laporte
B. J. Manwell
3. M. Hist
United Evangelical Church
Laporte Wair
Joseph Mugmen
J. A. Vaugin
G. H. Smeiver
Il. O. Lizer
Aged Man Seeks Marriage In Cedar Falls
An 84-year-old Cedar Falls resident sought marriage in Toledo court but objections by relatives led to a delay. The fiancée is 15, raising guardianship concerns. a guardian had been appointed recently. The article notes business changes at Robinson the Her Co and stock transfer to Gov. Hughes amid retirements.
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Toledo
Lyelegraph
Jeter
Robinson the Her Co
Cedar Falls
Pepingry
Sais
H. Severin
O. Hieber
Gov. W. Hughes
Man Killed at Alta Vista Railroad Accident
Minneapolis Iowa field report recalls Taylor brakeman on passenger train No 6 southbound killed at Alta Vista. He opened the vestibule door, slipped, and was run over by trucks and wheels. Body sent to New Hampton for inquest. Verdict: accidental death. Remains to Minneapolis. Wife notified.
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Sumner
Iowa
Taylor
Alta Vista
Menenger
Mindanpolis
New Hampton
Greminger
Bady
Lorne
Landon
A. J.plergon
O. Smith
Paul Pack
Ene
Ovhvein
Minneapolis
Remeins
Alianeapoliss
Fairbank Poultry Yard Theft Brought to Trial
In Fairbank Ronan was caught after night theft of three chickens from Philip Kraft. He appeared before Mayor Burns and was bound over to the grand jury. in default of bail he went to Independence county jail. Another inebriate from Mera was sent to the state hospital. Losses have totaled three residents in three months.
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Fairbank
Jaz
Ronan
Philip Kraft
Mr. Kraft
Burns
Aail
Brand
Tal
Independence
Mera
Tuberculosis In Cattle Herd At New Hampton Farm
Assistant State Veterinarian P Malcolm returned from Cedar Rapids with nine cattle from Mike Herald six miles west of New Hampton after TB was found in the herd. The cattle were shipped to Cedar Rapids for slaughter. Of 45 Polled Angus, nine shown disease and condemned. Mr Herald faced big loss but welcomed early discovery.
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New Hampton
P. Malcolm
Cedar Rapids
Mike Herald
Cedar
Kerola
Malcolm
Mc. Herold
Clark Murder Trial Draws Large Dumbo Spectators
Dubuque on January 26 as the Clark murder trial entered the evidence phase in Judge O'Donnell's court. A large crowd filled the room, with期待 sessions likely to push the capacity of the courthouse. The state presented witnesses to counter a temporary insanity defense, noting Clark's calm demeanor immediately after the shooting.
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Dubuque
Jan
Clark
Westfield Addition Seen for Builders by Cedar Falls Pros
Prominent Minneapolis contractor Frank Fellers and son Ray Peliers, both well known in Cedar Falls, visit Waterloo to assess building several houses in Westfield addition. They expect streetcar line extension to spur demand and plan loans with local firms to offer affordable homes for workers. J B Hammont returns from Centerville amid temperance prosecutions talks. Congregational church postpones pastor decision after examining Dr Albright of Minneapolis. Miss Anne Jonsen returns from Rolfe after her father's cancer death. Officer Watson collects $28 reward from Cedar Rapids for arrest in Cedar Rapids burglaries.
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Frank Fellers
Minneapolis
Ray Peliers
Oregon
Westfield
de Waterloo
Gedar Falls
Northamn
Hneés
Sans Souci
C. D
E Weill
Cedar Falls
Schedule for eight clubs opens May 3 with long mileage totals
Marshalstown President L. Peckham mails a proposed eight club schedule for the coming season. Clubs vote by February 5. The plan keeps 126 games, 60 plus at home, with mileage totals lower than prior years. Key matchups listed include Marshalltown vs Waterloo, Ottumwa vs Ft. Dodge, and Keokuk vs Burlington with Decoration Day games in Boone and Waterloo. The schedule allows flexible changes and potential transfer of holiday games by mutual club agreement. Frisbie dispute weighs Waterloo rights to manager role amid Burlington contract.
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Marshalistown T
Peckham
Marshalltown
Ft. Dodge
Waterloo
Boone
Burtington
Oukaloosa
Ottumwa
Burlington
Keokuk
Marshaltown
Oskaloosa
A Mill Man on Corn Growing
W A Dugane urges farmers to plant pure corn either yellow or white to command higher prices and avoid mixed crops. He warns purity requires matching ear and cob colors and rejects mixed varieties. The note notes market demand and the need for pure seed, plus a nearby event related to the Eagles and Waterloo degree team.
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Cedar Falls
W. A. Dugane
Tit for Tat and Warrant for Arrest in Fox Township
Reports detail a Fight between Jon Hogan and Dr Hodel on East Firth Street with Hogan battered and arraigned for intoxication and foul language. Hogan later swore out a warrant for Dr Bossell and had a hearing. Also Iowa moves to curb hazing in colleges with a bill approving a substitute in the House.
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Jon H. Hogan
Fox Township
Dr. Hodel
East Firth Street
Boden
Hogan
Rector
Boss
Local Notes on Visiting Relatives and Illnesses
Miss Alga Hitt returned home Thursday from visiting her sister Mrs Patten. Mrs Lizzie Valohuld of Illinois, visiting relatives in Oregon and Nebraska, stays with sister Mrs B D Murbte. Arthur Young's three year old daughter recovered from pneumonia. Glair Parker of Waterloo visited his brother Glen Parker and wife. Mrs Water Howitt recovering from appendicitis. Mr and Mrs James Douglass back after pneumonia. Harald and Victor Pathips visited Clayton in Chicago last Thursday. Weaver and grandson Frank Wood returned to Cedar Rapids. Rank Annibal and three men decorating interior of the Catholic church. A Smith and family traveled to Barclay to visit relatives Friday.
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Alga Hitt
Mrs. Patten
Lizzie Valohuld
Iinois
Oregon
Nebraska
B.D. Murbte
George
Artur
Iday
Arthur Young
Glair Parker
Waterloo
Glen Parker
Watter ‘Howitt
Ettagk
James Douglass
Howse
Wiliam Huyll
Furl
Harald
Victor Pathips
Clayton
Chicago
Ais
Weaver
Tere
Frank Wood
G. G. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Rank Annibal
A. Smith
Barclay
Priday
Jesup Hog Boom Attracts Farmers To Ship Hogs 12 Miles
Market in Jesup stays active as hog prices reach up to 5.25 and farmers haul hogs long distances to local buyers. Local business notes include Place Printing Co installing a gasoline engine and staff changes at Citizens' Lumber Co. with Evans resigning and Spiehur named successor. Visitors from Waterloo and nearby towns are noted, along with upcoming cooperative creamery meeting to elect directors.
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FR. Place
Blunt
S. D
A. Hoover
Place Printing Co
Standish
Chicago
Woo Gen
Jesup
Lils Place
Evans
Citizens’ Lumber Co
Toledo
William Spiehur
Leaf River
C. M. Strafey
Hawley Street
Samuel Hallman
Hox Springs
Ark
VA. Hallman
John Corton
Waterloo
Phifer
Our City
M. D. Young
Nebraska
Ruby Thayer
Sherman
Barclay
Jeanp Co-operative Creamery Co
Bank Opera House
Imew
New Blackhawk County officials named in local notice
The report announces Bilty Corton as a candidate for superintendent of schools in Blackhawk County and praises him as a deserving, capable young man. J. Rajanouse is named as the new street commissioner, described as an excellent man for the position. An elevator upgrade is noted with a more powerful 20 horsepower gasoline engine replacing the old unit.
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Teat Guriold
Bilty Corton
Tha Couriet Ie
Q. A. Emerton
Cedar Falls Farmers Institute Promises Notable Program
The Blacks bank farmers institute at Waterloo February 7 to 9 promises a profitable program. Activities include a red table discuss ion of five farm topics, a dairy lecture by HL Ro Wright, an illustrated talk on birds and insects and agriculture, road-question discussions, hog raising papers, stock judging by Prof. Rutherford, and addresses by Mrs. McMahon on domestic science. Local housewives and aspiring cooks urged to attend.
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Blacks Bank Farmers Institute
Ro Wright
Ed Golleved
Rutherford
County Attorney Mears Urges Law Revisions at Meeting
From Des Moines County Attorney T. Mears and the County Attorney's Association report defects in state laws impede prosecution. He cites cases in Black Hawk County including arson of L. G. Willing and a man using his wife for commercial purposes, urging the legislature to amend laws to better serve justice.
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T. Mears
Dan
Legislative
County Attorney's Association
Ded Moines
Wn Aktornuss
Erlcity Tna
Mears
Blackhawk County
Guilly
L. G. Willing
Bia Atore
Boy Falls Twenty Five Feet at Rath Packing Point
Don Lewis, 16, son of Mr and Mrs C A Lewis, fell from an ice chute at Rath packing point at 3 PM Thursday. He sustained a fracture of the right leg above the knee. He was about 25 feet above ground when he lost balance. He was taken to his home at 1405 Mulberry Street where the fracture was treated.
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Don, Lewis
C. A. Lewis
Ben
Paat
Rath Co
Mulberry Street
Waterloo school district buys lots for new building
The Waterloo independent school district filed deeds for wheatfield addition lots bought for the new school building to be erected next fall. Purchasers include William Galloway for lot 13 block 3 at 100 dollars, Thus Cascaden Jr for lot 14 block 3 at 300 dollars, and other parcels bought by Lyman Clark and Harriet Imbal with amounts ranging to 328 and 600 dollars.
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Independent School District of
Waterloo
Usx
Weatfield
William Galloway
Cascaden Jr
Lyman Clark
Harriet Imbal
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J. R. Rector
Mr. Davison
Maren
New Nasby
Congressman Hausen
John Kelthast
Kolthoff
Boyn
Toolay
Betardey
Blaza
J. A. Riggs
Court
Wiliam A. VanNorden
J. J. VanNerden
Dita
Cage
David Kaplan
L. M. Wardell
Arenant
A. TD
Trussell
Plaintin
Grace Shields
Mrs. J. Schifferdaker
Alta Vnsta
Ed, Taylor
Great Western
State News
Nome
Frank Brnford
Brnford
Wm. B. Washburn
Ilinois
G Tima
Washburn
Nim
Fittes
Patty
Chickasaw County
J. B. Hammont
Centerville
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Congregational Church
Dr. Albright
Anne Jonsen
Rolfe
Chas
Watson
W. M. Kehr
Mails
Opans
Fristle
Fort Dodge Messenger
Worl
Netion Baseball Commission
Friable
Frisbie
Fort Dodge
Sin Hogan
Than
Svecre
Mone
Greeley
Roy Academy
Couunty
Nevson
Raymond
Farmers Institute
Court House
Don Lewis
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