Local Option Debate Highlighted at Chautauqua Event
Gov. Hanly spoke at Chautauqua on the Indiana local option and prohibition record, urging unified church and citizen action to curb liquor. The program featured the Whitney Brothers and Chicago Ladies Orchestra, with Innes band to follow, plus arts and crafts displays and a humorous anecdote about the band leader.
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Gov
Frank Hanly
Indiaca
Chautauqua
Gov. Hanly
West
Indiana
al Ong
America
Christian Church
Lincoln
Abe
Hanty
Frosperley
Gay
Chicago Ladies Orchestra
Chicago
Whitney Brothers Quartet
John A. Johnson
The Theodore Roosevelt Leads Chicago Lake Excursions
Lake excursions draw crowds as Chicago opens the season early due to warm weather and the Republican convention. The Theodore Roosevelt steamer runs daily to Michigan City and Milwaukee with 3500 passenger capacity and onboard printing rooms. News is wirelessly transmitted, and Moonlight trips along the waterfront resume with evening voyages.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Michigan City
Ind
Great Lakes
Allfield Sunday Schools
Austin
INL
Scandinavian Temperance Association
Ine
South Haven
Mich
Milwaukee
Chicago Press Club
Wu Ting Fang
Newa
Marriages of Georges Prior and Miss Mrydle Finn at Seemann Residence
At 7 30 last evening Georges Prior and Miss Mrydle Finn were married by Rev H G Beeman at the Seemann residence on Independence avenue. The ceremony was witnessed by a few intimate friends. The couple will begin housekeeping on Halstead street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Prior
Mrydle Finn
H .G. Beeman
Seemann
Independence Avenue
Halstead Alreet
Death Angel Busy Marion Shippey Dead
Old age claimed John Greenley at 3 30 a m on Wednesday at 17 Mulberry street Waterloo He was 84 and suffered eighteen weeks from dropsy and age He leaves a widow nearly 75 and nine children with eight living This long time farmer came from England in 1837 and lived in Dubuque Blackhawk Barclay Waterloo and Poyner before settling in Waterloo Arrangements for the funeral will be made after children arrive, with services expected Sunday
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John Greenley
Mulberry Street
Greenley
Uton
Cranswick
England
Elizabeth Arkany
Himandy
Taylor
America
Cottige Hil
Dubuque County
Blackhawk County
Barclay Township
Poyner
Waterloo
Sarah J. Stubbs
Anna Bowerman
Hennessy
Okla
James T. Greenley
Isabelle Ashberg
Des Moines
J. P
Greenlex
Emma Willer
Gertrude Stoner
Clinton
Nelle
Benjamin
Farley
Inna
Iars
Webster
Marion Shippey Dies After Prolonged Illness At Nine
Death came as a relief to Marion Shippey at 4:80 o'clock Tuesday afternoon after eighteen weeks of parental suffering from spinal meningitis. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Shippey, she was nine years, eight months, and twenty three days old. Born in the city, she was a favorite with classmates, a pride to her parents, with a promise of a bright life cut short. No funeral arrangements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uttle Marion Shippey
F. M. Shippey
Canditon
Marion Shippey
Death notices for Harold Hitchcock and Mrs Doxey family
Harold Hitchcock of Cherryvale Kansas died early Tuesday of complications at the Goodrich home 720 West Third Avenue while visiting his mother. He leaves parents and siblings Earl Carl Nelson Mary Lloyd Floyd Edith. Funeral Thursday at 10 from the Goodrich home with Elmwood burial. Mrs Doxey of Mountain View California dies, body arrives with son William. Funeral Thursday at Westminster Church 10 with Se R C ladies present, Elmwood burial.
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Harold Hitchcock
Howard Hitchcock
Cherryvale
Kansas
Nelson Hitchcock
Waterloo
Coloniets
Mire
J. H. Goodrich
West Third Avenue
Gherryvale
Goodrich
Mra
Thomas Doxey
Mountain View
California
William
Kistner
Westminster Church
Thureday
The
Se. R. C
Elmwood
Interurban Earnings Report Highlights WCFL & N Performance
A Water loo Cedar Falls and Northern report ranks the road second in mileage gross earnings and net income among ten lines, with third in taxes paid. WCFL & N. shows gross receipts 10127, operating expenses 127621, net earnings 55508, taxes 4769.55. Funds Central plans Dubuque Lighting Co electric fans for Pullman sleepers in Waterloo. Edward Arthur funeral prompts return of Mr and Mrs Stanley Lichty to Vinton.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Northern
Waterloo Road
Wcfl & N
Iowa
Dewteee
Funds Central
Dubuque Lighting Co
Waterlooans
June weather report notes deficient temperatures and rainfall
Weather records show June was cooler and drier than normal. Mean temperature fell short by about 0.70 inches of rainfall, with a maximum 90 degrees and a low of 67. The heaviest rainfall occurred June 30 at 1.77 inches, while 21 days were clear and four partly cloudy. Overall, June favored crops and comfort with no extreme heat or cold.
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M.L. Newton
June Police Report Details Lodging By Tramps And Open Doors
Chief Leighton reports June arrests total 93 with about three quarters non residents. Many tramps sought free lodging, 13 doors found open after hours, 43 arrests for intoxication, and numerous petty offenses. Burbank tracks tramp ages by category and nationality. city effort notes 13 open doors, 9 dogs seized, and 63 gas lamps dead in the district.
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Leighton
Finatete
Jmext Daine
Justies
Glen
Burbank
Wolen of Geers
Happy Hunting Grounds
Moving to Tear Down Old Barn Aims at Cedar River Bank Beautification
Workmen began removing the old barn near the Dlinofs Central passenger depot as part of a broader effort to beautify and stabilize the Cedar River banks through the city. The plan envisions a new retaining wall and sod banks, reflecting long‑stalled proposals to protect downtown and swampy areas from high water while improving the riverfront. The development highlights a shift from minor gestures like trimmed willow trees to a coordinated effort involving the city and riverfront stakeholders.
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Dlinofs Central
Trnois Central
Stina
Iun
Walla
Holland School History Recalled by J G Gates
J G Gates recalls Holland school history tied to the 1864 construction of the old brick building razed for a new project. He notes initial delays due to funds, partial first story completion, and resumed work in 1865 under Superintendent G Q Knepper, with schooling beginning later that year.
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J. C. Gates
Holland School
Namicntarly
Brisk
Gales
Waterloo
Enst
Beng Ing& Mall Grout
East Seventh and
Franklin Streets
W. F.brown
Ler. If
Blackhawk County
Mulberry Street
G. QO. Knepper
School Board Organized and New Building Planned
The east Waterloo area shows growth with a new high school adjacent to the old building now used for grades. The board, led by President Joseph Shirley and others, organized quickly and will oversee a gymnasium and manual training space in the new structure as part of the Independent district of Waterloo.
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Franklin Street
Waterloo Township
Elliott
Court House
Nesdsy
Oldithe
Iowa Prairies Board
Joseph Shirley
Dence
Walter Ryan
W. F. Ponsford
J. D. Johnson
H. M. Byers
Frank Folk
P. Delagardell
Jogeth Ryan
A. J.hewitt
C. Barclay
Raat
Waterloo
He Aled
Found Dead in Box Car on Railroad Work Crew
Independence Conservative notes a sudden death of an Italian man from a railroad gang. He was found dead in a box car after sleeping there. A physician ruled natural causes, and no inquest was held in Cedar Falls today.
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Independence Conservative
Swan
Stanley
An Itatian
Cornerstone Transfer at Walnut Street Baptist Church
Cornerstone ceremonies mark the transfer from the old wooden structure to the new Walnut Street Baptist Church. The grand edifice nears completion with finishing work set to begin soon and occupancy expected within months.
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Walnut Street
Govinco Released After County Disposes Case
John Govinco known as the lalla charged with larceny of 49 dollars from Gianetto at Commercial street was discharged after a discretionary fix allowed repayment of 40 dollars and costs totaling 29 60. County Attorney Mears aims for indictment but the case saved the county money as countrymen chipped in to cover the debt and Govinco plans to leave for Chicago.
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John Govinco
Gianeto
Commercial
Gavineo
Kepford
Italy
Goylneo
Govinco
Ginnata
Govineo
Chicago
Record Short of the Year 1907 Details Licenses and Papers
The Recorder's Office reports a busy half year with 7 151 documents filed and 200 licenses issued for marriages. Compared to last year, paper filings rose from 7 581 in six months and transfers of lands and town property dominate. A census effort for East Waterloo 1908 nears completion. Earl Bardsley, 5, drowned in Mosquito creek while his brother Homer attempted a rescue. Mrs. William Robinson visited Vinco for a few days.
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Dan Gupld
Duri
Recorder's Office
D. W. Weaver
East Waterloo
Ita
Earl Dardeley
J. Bardsley
Neola
Mosquito Creek
Homer Bardsley
Earl
Misses Harrison plan Yellowstone trip and town notes
June 30 news from Janesville reports Misses Elizabeth and Minnie Harrison leaving for Yellowstone Park, Chautauqua attendance at Waterloo, and an active town with sales, rentals, and upcoming events. Residents include Mrs Ea Simpson renting Greel Fish place, Till Mowry selling near Odd Fellows hall, and Ben Holden moving into Henry Belden’s home. The band will play on July 4 and local social life centers on gatherings at Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
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Elizabeth
Minnie Harrison
Yellowstone Park
Wil. Wright
Miasca Alice
Ages Boomer
Goldie Tra Jiena
Waterloo
F. H. Schlutameyer
Charles City
Ea Simpson
Greel Fish Place
Mowry
Odd Fellows Hall
Lockaby
Gedar Falls
Ben Holden
Henry Belden
Main Street
Lamb
Janesville
R. H. Puckett
George Pepin
Howard McCann
American Express Co
Cedar Falls
Janeavilla
To Dependence
J. St. John
Woodmen
Ig Iail
Fred Clark
Shell Rock
Cedar Rivers
Miss Blute Miller
Henry Grae Jwer
Highland Cemetery Assoc entertained by Mrs Amanda Jordan
Mrs Amanda Jordan entertained the Highland Cemetery association Thursday afternoon. D Bower was an over Sunday visitor at home. Mrs Lea Wiltzia of Muscatine visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Garton. Linnig Frost of Cedar Falls visiting Grace Phelps and returning home. Thursday evening Anna Repp working at Burr hotel Cedar Falls Lucratia Newill home again after attending teachers institute at Waverly. A number from the vicinity attended the Women’s plenia at Waterloo Thursday. Belle Decker visiting uncle Frad Decker last week. Mrs Alonzo Newell spent Sunday at John Jennigs home. A dance at Boles Saturday night well attended.
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Amanda Jordan
Highland Cemetery Association
D. Bower
Lea. Wiltzia
Muscatine
Thomas Garton
Linnig Frost
Cedar Falls
Grace Phelps
Anna Repp
Burr Hotel
Lucratia Newill
Teachers Institute
Waverly
Waterloo
Pleasant Ridge Social Notes and Local Visits Summary
Denver June 30 report of residents visiting Waterloo and nearby towns. Bertha and Margaret Bennett visit grandparents at Stoux ity. various locals attend Woodmen picnic and thimble bee events. Weddings at Musch-Wadecker home. young couple moving to Minneapolis next week. Local visits include Fayetts, Cedar Palle, Waterloo, and Waverly. Several residents travel for family gatherings, church events, and social outings with friends and relatives.
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Hanly
Gov. Johnson
Great Innes
Tomorrow
Whitney Brothers
Eptech
Whitneys
Innes
UIS
Waterloo Lovers of
Detroit
Jones
Coldwater
Memorial Hall
J. T. Coolidge
J. W. Richards
L. L. Brooks
J. E. Williams
BH. B. Smith
M._H. Moore
Lafayette Street
Ward
Matt Parrott
Joan
Waterloo Furniture Company
Prior-Flin
Death Angel
Stanley Lichty
Vinton
Mr. Lichty
Edward Arthur
June
J. G. Gates
B. Phillips
Cedar Fall
Walnut Streat
Raletan
Denver
EH. Wenger
Shippy & Hurk
G. F. Seales
Dukerton
Businega
William Robinson
Vinen
Aocu
Mt, Vernon
Ever
Daniels
Hivols
Wil
Bertha
Margaret Bennett
Stouxity
Caroline Steege
Bertha Seagars
John Heminghouse
Ernest. Guother
Mucah
Minneadhe
Wade
Meter
F. Oltrogge
Fayetts
G. Oltrogee
Fay Pipa
Suday Falls
Cedar Palle
Uty
Lirs
S. B. Phillips
R. A. Duinkelberg
Sam
Axe
John Spragge
Davn
Reinhardt
Fexily
Aug. Heldeman
New Hampton
Sanday
Dr. Murphey
Water- Joe
Wm. Steego
Wavverly
Med
F. Gehroeder
Mr. Buse
Dankerton
Péter Wasler
Wlecon
Ain’ Oatie
G. Faust
Haslar
Robinsge
Krum
Henry Preatotn
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