Letter Upsets Plans Of Prominent Couple In Small Town
In Webater City a telltale letter reveals Miss Grace Lyon and Mr. Butler’s secret engagement. The missive, written by Lyon, falls into a friend’s hands and ends hopes of a spring wedding, as townsfolk react with congratulations and curiosity.
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Webater City
Misa Grace Lyon
Andé
Eet Butler
Pris
Furmel
Carey Jemely
Mr. Butler
Winnebago
Minn
Mise Lyon
Miss Lyon
J. XN. Lyon
Butler
Water franchise vote advances amid city council debate
A city council vote on a water franchise stirred debate over rates and infrastructure. The plan promises artesian wells, a large storage reservoir, and a publicity clause with annual financial reporting while awaiting a public vote on the franchise and potential rate adjustments. Local officials discuss minimum charges, hydrant rents, and meter rates amid campaigning by residents and councilors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rath
Wella
Sia
Convention officers named at Dubuque meeting
Delegates gathered in Dubuque for the convention chose Dir Duque to preside holding the next gathering. Elected officers include President J H Boysen Cedared, Secretary J M Lindsay Winfield, Treasurer J B Wenv DeWitt. Vice Presidents O H Brown Council Bluffs RW Harvey Missouri Valley M J Clinton, Executive Committee E M Burne Mason City A H Miles Des Moines Fred Hudeell Rockwell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key City
Clinton
J. H. Boysen
Cedared
Pds
J. M. Lindsay
Winfield
J. B. Wenv
DeWitt
O. HH
Brown
Objection to Salary in Mutual Insurance Liquidation
Martin through his attorney Will opposes the salaries sought to close affairs of the defunct Property Mutual Insurance Association. Receiver Manhard recently filed a final report and seeks discharge. The petition itemizes paid claims and shows potential saving for policyholders. About 1,800 members existed. most paid assessments via correspondence. Total collections from six sources were 30,671.63. debts for which claims were presented 25,550.16. Due to careful handling and reinsurance, claims were reduced to 19,288.21, saving 5,754.95. Manhard also claims 2,700 as receiver fees from May 16, 1906 onward. Attorneys Gates & Lurins seek 2,278 for receiver work. Mullan & Plekett contributed to proceedings including actions against association members.
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Martin
Will
Property Mutual Insurance Association
B.manhard
Agaoelation Aid
Manhard
Attorminérs Gates & Lurins
Mullan & Plekett
Ham Named Equitable Life District Agent for Waterloo
A. E. Ham of Waterloo has accepted appointment as district agent for Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa and begun duties in that capacity. He will cover several counties in this section of the state and comes highly recommended as an energetic businessman with many friends. Equitable, founded in 1867, reports admitted assets of 5,611,843.20 for 1906.
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AK Eham
Waterloo
Yowa
Ham
Hain
New
Equitable
Equitables
Atate
Eurusice
Tows
Poblions
Cash in the car fire letters to Waterloo
A mail car near Cherokes burned earlier this month. many letters were retrieved from Washington after being burned. Checks totaling 7409.29 drawn on Waterloo banks survived, some nearly burned. Envelope contents were sent to Washington with burned mail. Dr and Mrs Benson of Minneapolis are in town en route to Toledo.
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Waterloo
Cherokes
Washington
Water Company
Heda Falls
Blackhem
Post Department
Watersgoth
Benson
Minneapolis
Nate
Toledo
Death of Mrs Ida May Stuken in Waterloo Iowa
Ida May Stuken of Orange Township born May 1 1871 married Lewis Miller March 24 1893 at Orange Lawn Ship died after years of illness at her Waterloo home on West Fourth street. Survived by husband four children Grace Clyde Glen and Max plus two sisters and a brother. Funeral at German Baptist church Orange Township with burial in local cemetery.
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Lewis Miller
West Fourth Street
Ida May Stuken
Orange Township
Blackhawk County
Merringa
Prith Lewis Miller
Orange Lawn Ship
Roveral
Jov
Hong
Grace
Clyde
Cir
Deaty
Brethren Church
German Baptist Church
Thay Township
Loveland
Father Cooney Better After Appendicitis Operation
Rev Father Cooney remains in hospital recovering from appendicitis surgery. Today encouraging symptoms show he rested well last night and his condition is improving toward a full recovery. The priest, beloved by many, is under steady care with hopeful prospects ahead.
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Father Cooney
Presbyterian’ Hospital
Maehrgar
Tiets
Walt
Woman's Relief Societies and the Grand Army link
The text recalls post Civil War relief efforts by Northern societies and the Grand Army of the Republic, noting the 1883 Denver gathering that formed a large women’s organization with 165,000 members. It outlines aims such as aiding veterans, memorializing the dead, supporting orphans, employment, patriotism, and flag day observances in schools, highlighting the Women’s Relief Corps and its duties nationwide.
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Swent
Ton der Voort
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Belief Corps
United States of America
Plan to Organize Hospital Fund Drive Names Committee
A city committee led by J. W. Arbuckle and Paul Davis will appoint ward representatives to solicit funds for a new hospital. The group meets Monday at First National Bank to form subcommittees and record proceedings. Burlington already operates three hospitals with 130 beds, underscoring the need for a new facility.
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J. W. Arbuckle
Paul Davis
Ire Rodamar
P. J. Martin
Mace
Jamies Byrnes
Brown
Gea
PF. Beck Sr
A. Sporle
Wangler
F. J. Eighmey
Yale
First -National Bank
Forkenbrock
Wprandagan
Burlington
Tha Mpw
Prisoner Put Off Train After Fare For Forgery Charge
Conductor douses a prisoner from a Frisco train about 60 miles from Frederick Oklahoma when Constable Baily Morgan of Lawton cannot pay the fare. The prisoner, charged with forgery, was put off and waved his hat praising the railroad company as the train moved on. The prisoner remains at large.
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Tewin
Ben. Sigman
Tom Arnold
Swell
Finian
Hen. Sigman
Atives
Old Man
Lchester Road
St. Louis
Charles Arnold
F. R. Vinton
Whitten
Lows
Charles
Arnold
Frederick
Okla
Jaty
Baily
Morgan
Lawton
Partnership of Rudolph and Reisinger Dissolved
Health issues force dissolution of the law partnership between C. J. Rudolph and F. W. Reisinger. Reisinger plans to relocate to Colfax with Mrs. Reisinger for treatment while Rudolph continues practicing in Waterloo in his existing rooms.
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Colfax
C.J. Rudolph
F. W. Reisinger
Str Reisinger
Reisinger
Waterloo Concrete Roofing Company
Keisinger
Waterloo
Gruo¢y Genter
Colonel Dowd Relieved at Des Moines Maneuvers
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Captain Thomas A. Berkebdile of Company G L N G received an adjutant general order noting Col. W. G. Dows of the Fifty third regiment has been relieved from duty with the national guard and Tegwar army maneuvers to be held in Des Moines next month. Lieut. Col. Allen of Independence will command the Fifty third regiment.
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Cedar Rapids
Thos. A. Berkebdile
N. G
Adjutant General's Office
W.G. Dows
National Guard
Tegwar Army
Des Moines
Col
Allen
Independence
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Webater
Beth
Hammed
Tole Dei Alan
Womglaeds Sa
Manbard
Atfajfa
1S Sigma
Yota
Sini
Thie
Board of Sanitation
Citizens Committee
Cass Reuiity
Lewis
Mills
Truat
Tion
Dee Monnea-Concern
Blackhawk National
BANIC
Hiateze
MNS
Les Buller
Omaha
Methodist
Loveland Tna
Waterlon Cburen
Wouter
Omahg, World-Herald
Charles A. Thoes
Alan Asmetia
Achdol
Epworth
Nession
Julien Alva'a Chime Cauche
Zarner
Julien Alva
Bonde
Alva
Harry Cargill
Name
Sultan Alva
Cargill
Mears
J. F. Kilnga
Alvya
Barber Asphalt Company
Pcholare
Woman's Relief Corps
Andernonville Princy Park
Linabeth A.turner
Woman's Belief Corps
Andersonville
Southern Memorial Fund
California
Aan
Auxiliary of
W. RC
Talia Kerr
Belle
Tee
Spiro Uelac
Mowry
Arcrived
Terloo
Gould
Peter Umelac
Wil
Cohn Brod
Austria
Spiro Uselac
Foreign’ Department
Philadelphia
Morey
Plains
Montana
Shmip
Spiro'e
Peter
Iit
Ty Colt
Colin Bros
Ray Christian
Plein Montana
Rock Island
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
St Paul
Aoon
Pea
Hta Sont
Spiro ‘Hid
Col. Dowd
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