Whirlwind Divorce Calendar Clearing Ordered
A district court orders drastic dismissal or stricken status for 36 divorce cases and related matters to shrink a growing calendar. Hearings begin Sept term after cases dating from 1903 through 1906 face disposal. Several injunctions and receivership actions noted among the fifty-one actions listed. A circus exhibit in Waterloo may be affected by the same plan. Guardian sought for Gideon G. Canfield, age 65, deemed unable to manage affairs. H. Leonard eyed as potential guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Williama
Arthur Willams
William
Hammel Vetral
Eliza J.ckley
Blancheweigart
Osmer Tyveigart
Tank Jackson
S. Minnia Jackson
Emma Hastrawser
Maurice Hastrawser
Mary Burger
Antona
Susan A. Armstrong
Jon A. Armstrong
Bertha Heltman
William Uettman
Frances M. Hamel
Robert B. Hamel
Martin Allen
Bertha Winther
Alten
Waterloo
Fred S. Rob Fonow
Mason Sot
2 City
Fort Dodge
W. F. Eaton
Daisy E Eaton
Hi-Shaw
Bertha Baum
Samuel Baum
Hattye Ogden
John W. Ogden
Carrie Rice
J. My Rice
Mayme Cantlesi
Wilson Castles
Mary A. Foster
Loula Foster
Slanx Glty
Vwaree
West
Wilbur L. Betts
Cora
A. Bette
Pacific Coast
Terloo
Guardian
A.H. Karib Han
Gideon G. Canfield
Ape Point
H. Leonard
SALOON WAR ON AGAIN IN DAVENPORT
Davenport Iowa July 1 The civic federation reopened action against saloons and issued bench warrants for C L Galvin August Dilling Berman Lemm Tom Galvin Henry Lorenzen Joe Traeger Frank Martens and Robert McMann for violating recent injunctions. Saloons so charged face closing and confiscation of property and owners could be fined up to 1000 dollars or imprisoned. William Schoening, plaintiff, previously prosecuted Muscatine dry town case. The action restarts a fight between the German American Association of Iowa and the Civic Federation of Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Civic Federation
Davenport Caroons
C. L. Galvin
August Dilling
Berman Lemm
Tom Galvin
Henry Lorenzen
Joe Traeger
Frank Martens
Robert McMann
William Schoening
Muscatina
Drys
German-American Association of Iowa
May Not Come Here Divorced After 1908 Marriage
A divorce filing cites cruel and inhuman treatment by the husband, married at Cedar Falls October 18, 1898, lasting until July 8, 1908. The wife seeks custody of two children Clarence age six and Katherine age two, weekly support of five dollars, and permanent alimony. The court adjourned the May term. no further business will be transacted until September 21 when grand and trial juries are to be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ‘Reardon
Cedar Falls
Clarence
Katherine
Patitioner
Waterloo Boy's Army Life and Promotion Report
Barthol Erbe reports on a Waterloo youth who left Christmas for St. Louis then San Francisco where he joined the military academy. He trained in hospital corps and earned praise before a promotion to color guard and a summer assignment at American Lake, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Barthal Erbe
United States Army
Erba
St. Louis
San Francisco
Golden Gate City
Military Academy
Slaney
Puywn
American Lake
Washington
Drowned man Albert Ruble in Maquoketa river near Manchester
Albert Ruble a Manchester Iowa food-store driver drowned in the Maquoketa river near the city bridge about 1:00 am Monday. Body found about 9:00 am after search. report says two men and two women were with Ruble the previous night, all in liquor, and bathing with a man named Bubit present. Ruble's father is a local cobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Iowa
Albert Ruble
Maquoketa
Bubit
Many Elks Coming Mews From Town and Township
Local Elks organize extensive two day program for August 6 and 7 in Waterloo. Guests expected include 1,300 to 1,800 visitors with royal entertainment planned and junior social events. Community preparations emphasize comfort, with updates on housing, meals, and transportation, plus notes on storms, farming, and local visits as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Thay Mayer
Gily
Etkham
Debate Over Chief's Big Manges Auto Purchase Sparks City Debate
The council discusses buying an auto for the fire department with bids from The Citizens Cas and Electric company at $25.25 to $26 per lamp for all night service. Fire committee urges equipment upgrades including a freighter rig, aerial truck team and harness, and a chemical engine. The Bradford McLaughlin Asphalt Co. wins paving contracts on Wast Second and Randolph streets at prior year prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas
Eléctric Company
Se Tte
Water, Sewer and Gas Committee
Messrs. Vale
Locke and Brown
Vale
Ogures
Menges
Tiss
Br ¥antford-McLaughlin Asphalt Company
Second Street
Sullivan Randolph Street
Allen
Divorces Granted and Courts Action Report
Judge Platt granted two divorces and reappointed Alfred Longley to the board of insanity commissioners. Leslia A. Munn obtained a divorce from Angeline C. Munn. Aona Tay Cook and Arthur J Cook case awarded judgment to Mary E Carpenter et al against H. H. Clay et al for 2460 dollars and 60 cents with 8 percent interest and 64 dollars 60 cents attorney fee. Property exemptions and foreclosure decree noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Alfred Longley
Board of Commissioners of Insanity
Longley
Leslia A
Munn
Angeline C. Munn
Brandon Weather and Social Notes Amid Summer Heat
Friday to Sunday saw temperatures near 98 degrees in Brandon with a brief shower Sunday afternoon. Social mentions include visits to Vista for a Henry Cook home event, Rev Mrs Parry recovering from a relapse, Dr Knowles visiting Brandon, and W Hart planning spring travel to Canada. Local crop and dairy topics cover hay mowing needs, two cream stations processing ten thousand pounds in June, and plans for a churning station. community classes and a Baptists group gathering are noted with lively town life icons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Dana
Vista
Henry Cook
Anid & Jolly
Parry
Yoo
Mrv
Jess Spiker
Mt. Auburn
Dave
Laporte
Auburn
Local items note heat illness and social visits
Reports cite Mr. Johnson recovering from heat exposure after a near hazard last Friday. The Jepparson brothers sold their livery business to a Johnston from New Hartford, while Peter Johnston ends links in Margahalltown and visits with family. Funeral service for Mr. Tiepkey drew a large crowd. Toblanes host Mr. and Mrs. Fritzinger of Waterloo. Dr. and Mrs. Moffatt visited Grindy Cegtter. Mrs. Courier visits Johnny and Franks in Iowa. Mrs. Di Corsant and daughters travel to Parkersburg. A fire at Knudson harness shop caused limited damage insured. Adolph Teelbshon hosted a guest over the Sabbath. A new creamery management team is on site and will commence operations when ready. Yesterday was benevolence day at the Dike church with willing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jepparson Brothers
Johnston
New Hartford
Peter Johnston
Margahalltown
Tiepkey
Toblanes
Fritzinger
Waterloo
Mreg. Moffatt
Grindy Cegtter
Thuraray
Courier
Johnny
Eranks
Mboth
Iowa
di .Corsant
Parkersburg
Ormera Motte
Knudson
L 'Adolph
Yeaterday
Benavolenes
Strayver Miller Wedding At John Strayer Home
Martha Strayer daughter of John Strayer married Louis Miller farmer south of city. Ceremony by Rev C J Shock of Brethren church witnessed by relatives and a few friends. Couple to take short honeymoon then reside on Miller farm. Baseball note mentions Manager Chance tracking Harry Gasper for next season with the Champa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strayer
Fifth
Grant
Martha
Louis Miller
C. J. Shock
The
Brethren ,Church
Miller
Lasce
Chance
Chicago Nationals
Harry Gasper
Cheiper
Champa
Crop reports ignite debate on yields and weather
Local notes challenge Gen eral crop bulletins predicting 80 to 100 percent yields. The writer claims oats at 25 bushels per acre, rust risks, uneven potato patches, and notes barley, corn and haying conditions. Mentions community events, school books, births, weddings, and parish visits, with political chatter about Bryan and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aur
Ain
Stickney
John McMickel
Centralix
J. T. Gray
Grundy Center
Inmer Dicke
Dubuque
F. H. Schmitt
le Turner Ty Haying
Thomas
Dewar
Sre
Bryan
Kern
Cleveland
Bry
Maxon
Dixon Mane
Rocky Mountain
Fréd Robinson
O. K
Young Daugh
George
Wellner
Slater
Dayar
Bennington
Readlyn
Victor Bernstein Ia
Ros
Geo
Pavo
Father Kopeckzy
Father Rotter
Raymond
Barclay
DEWAR July meeting and church notes near Hudson
F J Schmidt and family visited with Mr and Mrs Wm Strubel near Hudson from the 4th to the 7th. They attended the funeral of Adam Striet. The past week was good for corn and haying with clear warm weather. Rev Fd Harsfield will continue to serve the Harclay Catholic church after next Sunday and Rev Stathis Kapeckey will succeed him though many dislike the change. A rectory may be built near the church in the near future. Father Battler of Raymond paid a call en route to Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckey
J. L. Maurer
Texas
Lora
Maury Follett
Storm Lake
Dell Follett
Matt
Lillig
Acre
Independence
Tugaveti
Matt. Thoms
Folka
Herman Uongartz
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Taft
Ars Adiflentions
N. Northey
Frank Weber
Deering
Schmitt
O. W. Follett
Wim
Widdel
Hewitt Bros
Bennington
Pawar
Bonnington
Dewar
Waterloo
Atraleht
Readlyn
Bslt
Dan Schmitt
John Kuster
Rosé
Ida Duffey
Fairik Baye
Thursay
Charley
Lindsay
Colorado
Joe Turner
T. Hemer
Wm. Hemer
John Campbell
George Nesfield
Dunkerton
H. Schmitt
Mixdorf
P. Bredow
Benington
Waverly
Walter Ryan
Matt. Kettman
J. Kirby
F. J. Schmidt
Wm. Strubel
Hudson
Adam Striet
Fd. Harsfield
Harclay Cathlle
Stathis Kapeckey
Battler
Raymond
Barclay
Local items mix of visits and notes from D Malling area
A string of small notices covers visits by Tina Poteraga and Mina Henry, health scares including John Freiu and John Waltzin, a 4th of July celebration praised, and various local happenings. Dying at 76 is Mr. Stuckart of the Presbytery hospital, while other locals assist haymaking and attend church. A Syrian priest will speak next Sunday, and a bridge inspection prompts county attention. A six year old child is seriously ill, and Salvation Army concerns about staff transfers surface. A dairy commissioner’s aide position is being considered for U C Thm of St Ansgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eally
Moora
Dec
John Niedo
George Pint
Stuckart
Presbytery Jan Hospital
Atl
Heya
Wag
Nick Wirta
Nick Heinen
Anna
Youngblue
Tay
Isabelle Bernard
Moors
Jos
Reuter
Joe
Taft
Franz Burger
John
Washburn
J. McQuitkin
Laporte
Rnemneer Snyder
Webstar City
Bennington Weather and Local News Briefs
Our fellow citizen William Condon suffered a severe loss when lightning struck his barn Saturday afternoon. The fire destroyed horses, colts, and a cream separator, with insurance not covering the full loss. Other notes mention court and labor moves, a windmill repaired by Dunkerton men, and upcoming services at Rev. P. Bredow's church. Weather cooled to 4 degrees in the shade after a thunderstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Condon
Cole
Heron Ak‘sou
Fred, Nolting
Johan Kurtt Jr
G. Marlo
Campbell
Dunkerton
P. Bredow
Waverly
J. Weyrauth
Snaz
Barjey
G. F. Maite
Breton
Sigmund Bredtow
Mason City
Charles City
Sumner
Elma Brown
Cleveland
North Dakota
Racing plans of Joa Meiyughlin's horses to Dubuque
A preparatory report outlines Joa Meiyughlin’s plan to bring a string of speed horses to Dubuque for workouts at Nitwood Park and to enter races in Iowa. The potential entries include King Tntertainer, touted by local supporters, with aims to compete at the Iowa State Fair traces. Mr Melaughlin intends to enter several horses in forthcoming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melaughlin
Monkey Escapes At Electric Park Tracked By Boy
A Sunday incident at Electric Park sees a monkey named Roy Earnest Lore Alford Nichols Johnson Alford escape from its cage during cleaning. A boy nearby chased the creature to the Cedar River, swam after it, and finally retrieved the monkey back to its riverbank cage. Both boy and animal survived the chase with no serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Roy Earnest Lore ‘Alford Nichols
Johnson Alford
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Barglay
Quitaly
Deacon
Henry
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van’ Cleve
Iowa City
Lillian Roadman
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Anno Ztlick
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Ey Ware
Harry Cat
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Oliver
Tass
J. Allen
Henry Howser
Sam Glark
Marge
Bryce
LIGHT
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Manges
Ment
Brandon
Eoo Oo
Gisity
D. K
Tina Poteraga
Mina Henry
Q. D. Bowen
Gilbertville
Pos Od
J. McD¢rmott
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Salvation ‘Army
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AID Uc. Thm
St. Ansgar
Lim Br
H. R. Weight
Wright
Tum
Benwington
MT Vernon
Bertha ‘Tyrell
Riceville
Alonzo
Newell
Eneretta Yapent
Hollands
Fred Garton
East Janoaville Cemetery Association
Westfield
Power House
Cruikshank
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Rock Island
Red Cedar Park
Caldwell
L. &. Powers
F. L.margain
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J. K. Joder
T. M. Watts
G. P. Beck
Monkey
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