Death of traveling salesman Benjamin Horton
Benjamin Horton, 34, a traveling salesman for the Watkins Remedy Co, died Wednesday morning after falling ill Sunday. Born in England, he came to the U S as a child, married Miss Eckla in 1900, and leaves a wife and infant daughter, plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral is planned Monday at 2 PM at Union Congregational chapel with burial in Waterloo cemetery.
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Commercial Street
Wusbang
Benjamin
Bis
Horton
Watkins Remedy Co
Benjamin Horton
England
Miss and Eckla
David F Yrtory
John R
W. W. Horton
Allen Horton
Walter Crumrine
Union Congregational Chapel
Waterloo Cemetery
Gates Finds Gold at West Seattle Prospect
B L Gates, a Seattle jeweler, plans a hydraulic plant and investment of thousands after George Ables discovered surface indications of gold near Dunnamish Head and Alki Point. Two Alaska mine experts compare the find favorably to Tanana deposits and Ables files a miner's claim for twenty acres, with Gates arranging development steps and negotiations. A separate note mentions a Prudence social moonlight dance tonight.
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B. L. Gates
Seattle
Wash
George Ables
Dunnamish Head
Alki Point
West Head
Alaska
Tanana
Barber
Buffalo
Ables
B. I. Gates
Gates
Prudence Socialt
Twelys
Beach camper finds gold in coast pocket during survey lifts
Mr Ableq camped along the coast near the water. While undermining a tent foundation he dug a hole for a post and uncovered yellow metal. An assay later showed eight to ten dollars worth of gold. Mentions of a jeweler named Mr Gates. notes his past moves from Bronx Falls, Fowler building, and Seattle and his friendly nature.
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Mr. Ableq
Gates
Bronx Falls
Fowler
East Fourth Street
Sehunewann
Seattle
Blute
New Depot Delayed Appeal Cases Dismissed
Prospects for a new Illinois Central passenger depot are dim as negotiations to buy ground from Hannah Moran and Union Mill Co. failed. The water company land between depots also blocked, delaying riverfront riprap and removal of the current depot. The railroad seeks dismissal of the Hannah Moran and Union Mill appeals without prejudice.
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Witness Central
Water Company
Hannah Moran
Union Mill Co
ABC
District Court
Fronc
Union Mill Company
Virden Creek
Jewelry Firm Seeks Bankruptcy Settlement After Auction
James L. Bennett and Albert H. Quinn of Bennett & Quinn petition for bankruptcy to settle $3,675.21 in unsecured claims against their jewelry firm. The business closed after December auction. assets include few tools exempt as Bennett’s property. Proceedings referred to Ref ores Hoxie with no hearing date set.
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James L. Bennett
Albert H. Quinn
Bennett & Quinn
Hoxie
F. E. Town
W. J. Knight
J. L. Bennett
Tickets Arranged With Merchants For Chautauqua Gala
A Waterloo committee plans to sell season tickets through city merchants to ease access for the Chautauqua gala season. Merchants expect to dispose of at least ten tickets each, with returns allowed if unsold. The group also discusses a Republican state convention at the association grounds on June 24, urging political leaders to visit and join in outings and discussions.
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Chautauqua
Waterlo
Waterloo
Hospitalized Kimball Faces Serious Condition in Jesup
T Kimball, father of Mrs. W W Marsh of this city, lies dangerously ill at his Jesup home. A Tuesday call spurred Mr. and Mrs. Marsh to drive from the Corn Belt garage to his bedside in 65 minutes. A later home report hinted slight improvement but recovery remained doubtful. Rev H G Beeman of Walnut Street Baptist church left for Chicago in search of brick material to guide the new church construction here.
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CG. T. Kimball
Mra
W. W Marsh
Jesup
H. G. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Chicago
Polois
Indiana
Ill Parents of Rev Father Forkenbrock Fearedly Ill
Friends report Rev Father H B Forkenbrock’s father and mother gravely ill at their Dyersville home. All children have been summoned home as pneumonia fears rise after throat trouble. Nurse Mrs Johnson remains with the couple. Waterloo clergyman left after a wedding trip to assist family. Four smallpox cases, including Meloy brothers and Mullan, are at the pest house.
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Father
H. B. Forkenbrock
St Mary's Catholic Church
Dyersville
Father Forkenbrook
Waterloo
Adrian
Mina
New Hampton
Johnson
Walher
Clarence C. Livingston
C. C. Mullan
Pest House
Charles B. Miller
Bluff Street
Meloy Brothers
O. Mullan
C. C. Livingston
Bones Found After Fire Destroys Ackerman Home
Near Allison on a rural road a fire destroyed the small house of Peter Ackerman. Neighbors found the building burned to the ground and, despite efforts, no one could be saved. By morning the ruins smoldered and authorities feared Ackerman may have perished in the blaze.
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Allison
Feter
Ackerman
Peter Ackerman
Justice Ailfott
Jury Rules Human Bones. Death In Quiet Home
A coroner's jury investigated a burned premises where human bones were found but not enough to certify a verdict without a surgeon. Dr S B Burroughs testified the parts were human. The victim, about fifty, lived alone after his mother’s death. two brothers survive. Funeral held at M B church by German Lutherans. remains laid to rest in Allison Cemetery.
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Kas
Jvn
Neal
Harm Cramer
Gna K. . Kramer
Uhorough
S. B. Burroughs
Amea
Harm Ackett
Dakota
M. EB
Allison Cemetery
Claimed Robbery Tale Fails to Faze Local Drifter
John Griffin of Vinton known for years for feeding hoboes with a Cedar Falls tale of robbery at a Waterloo saloon. He was jailed January 25 for drunkenness and paid a $7.50 fine from $28 cash. The 60 year old ex soldier once spent a $700 pension on a hobo banquet in Des Moines.
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John Griffin
Vinton
Cadar Fall
Waterloo
Griffin
Cedar Falls
Joh Griffin
Dea
Janesville Fire Destroys Wagon Shop and Creamery
A severe cold night fueled a $4,000 loss in Janesville when a wagon shop fire spread to the Farmers Cooperative Creamery and a nearby Illinois Central tank. The Bowen wagon shop suffered $1,500 damage with $600 insured. the creamery, built in 1906, lost about $2,500 with $1,200 insured. The blaze originated around 1:00 p.m. with unknown cause, aided by the town lacking a formal fire department. Walls remain, and rebuilding may begin in spring. Firefighters saved essentials like butter stored for shipment. The fire also touched a water tank but caused minimal damage.
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Janesville
Bowen Wagon Repair
Farmers Co-operatia Creamary Co
Illlinois Central
Aubdus
Town and Township Notes and Local Happenings
Jan. 28 updates from Town and Township recap a literary club play at Esh opera house and local routines. No admission. E.M. Rowe recovers from grip and handles depot business while LC railway flags delays for last night train to Chicago or Waterloo crowds. Church search for a reg war pastor continues amid delays. G. I. H. Burman buys land in New Mexico. Mrs. George Ulrich and family visit Kensett. Ulrichs move into brick house. Mark Davis moves near Shell Rock. Post office displays a large assortment of post cards. Howe installs private telephone line. Bogardus family moves back from Waterloo. Jas. McCann sick north of town. Blizzard anticipated Tuesday. Mrs. Hilza Stewart suffers grip. Will Myers crew returns from wood-sawing trip. Decker busy town assessing. Protracted M E meetings discontinued. Ora Nettleton manages Lemons billiard hall. Joe Bennett seeks land investments in Texas. Melvin Winner and wife visit from Charles City. Sunual ice harvest begins Tuesday.
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Jake
Esh Opera House
E.M. Rowe
Grip
Jate
Chicago
Waterloo
Presbyterian Church
H. Burman
New Mexico
George Ulrich
Kensett
Susan Ulrich
Mark Davis
Shell Rock
H. Howe
Big Home
A. Howe
Bogardus
Chas
Bowen
Jas. McCann
Hilza Stewart
Dave Boomer
Will Myers
A. W. Decker
M. E
Ora Nettleton
Lemon
Joe Bennett
Texas
Melvin Winner
Charles City
Unusual Winter Low Recorded in Locality
January 27 saw a temperature dip to one degree below zero marking an exceptionally cold spell. Residents wonder if the severe cold will affect the upcoming sea harvest and local crops for the season.
Mrs Brisco Dies After Long Illness Near Allison
Nashua Jan 29 Special Mrs Thomas Brisco mother of Mrs Williams of Waterloo died Monday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Smith Stearns near Allison after years of rheumatism that left her crippled blind and deserted by her husband. She had lived with her children and sister Mrs A J Coles in the city and was cared for at Stearns home for three years. Death occurred about 4:00 p m and the remains will be laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Brisco
Allison
Nashua
Mra
Thomas Brisco
Williams
Waterloo
Smith
A. 3. Coles
Smith Stearns
Reut
Oak Hsl
Death Visits Hawkins Family After Sudden Illness
Mrs. J. B. Hawkins died at 508 Saxon Street Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. Her husband, en route to the West for patent matters, was unreachable despite efforts to intercept him. She was a Grace M. E. church member and Ben Hur lodge participant. Obituary notes Henrietta Heiple born 1863 in Washington Illinois, lived in Poyner township then married J. B. Hawkins in 1882, with daughter Hisle and seven brothers surviving. Funeral plans await husband’s telegraphed arrival. Gilley-Poyner: Thomas R. Gilley wed Lulu M. Poyner near Raymond. couple to Ames then home on the farm east of the city.
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J. B. Hawking
Saxon Street
Jim
Washington
Grace M. E. Church
Ben Hur
Henrietta Heiple
Iowa
Poyner Township
J. B. Wawkins
Hisle
City
Weeley
William
Berett
James
Benjamin Harple
Waterloo
Heiple
Dewar
H. F. Heinle
McHenry
N. D
Coldest Winter Night Sparks Plumber Rush Across City
The government thermometer fell to 10 degrees below zero last night and stayed frigid, freezing pipes and boosting business for plumbers. Officials note milder starts create bigger freezeups, while coal and ice trades enjoy a surge as households brace for more cold through the day.
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Dlogeta
Uuatly
Ter
Buainogs
Saverni
Apell Jmsta
Gumption and Speeches Mark Mason City Campaign Stop
Governor candidate Gummins spoke to school children and a Cerro Gordo County club in Mason City before a large opera house audience. He urged Republicans to accept primary results and pledge to support the party ticket. He contrasted himself with rival Alli n while noting the need to unite the party. A Clinton bridge accident adds to North Western construction casualties with Albert Prince of Fulton killed when a chain snapped.
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Des Moines
Tan
United States
Gummina
Bac
General Assembly
Aliin
Mississippi River
Clinton
Albert Prince of
Fulton
Nising Benemta
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WAT
Kins Remedy Company
West Seattle
Igate
Illinois Central and Water
Illinois Central Railway
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A. Hardy & Go
Ghiorgo
Jos. Brown & Sons
Beckon
Pergenthal Bros. & Go
Cabo Passers
Jurgens & Anderson
Lapp & Flersheim
Swartzchild & Co
Breitenbach & Co
Carleyon & Rorabeck
New York Importing Co
Davenport
Denison Mfg. Co
Western Oluet Co
LaSalle
Arch Crown Co
Newark
Seltham & McNew
Woodstock, Wolfer & Co
Kansas City
Hamilton Watch Co
Canton
Western Selling Agency
Chi- Caro Sr
Waltham
Walllusfeldt
St. Louis
Bride’ & Finckler
New
Caron & Crane
N. J
Kennedy Optical
Florsheim Co
Bretzler & Wilson
Akron
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
New Jersey
Ohio
Reee Cles
P. Kerstein & Sons Co
New York
Messrs
Platt
GROVE
Ar Parks
C. T. Kimball
W. W. Marsh
Forkenbrock
Paestonia
Ruies
Farmers' Co-Operative
Ria
Ardat
Dike
Ald
League
McHannon
Frank Errickeon
Ann Cowie
Grundy Center
MaBain
Thomas Risinger
Bon Asa
Spencer
Will Smith
Parkersburg
Nso
Porter Lumber Co
Old
Bryant Lumber Co
Vote
Gerald ‘Billings
Guernsey Shultz
D. H. Hagerman
Majestic
Doe
Death
Husband
Wast Be
Mason City
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