River tragedy on Cedar River ends in lonely drowning
Edward J. Chapman discovered the body of Prack Watkins while rowing on the Cedar River. Watkins, last seen Saturday, disappeared without a trace and was found Tuesday near the Crystal Ice and Fuel chute. Coroner reports death as accidental drowning with no foul play suspected. Watkins was a regular boatman, often seen along the river. Family: LeRoy Watkins notified. investigation by coroner and pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Chapman
Prack T. Watkins
Janev Mullan
Mr. Chapmen
Crystal Ice and Fuel Company
Biore
Mullan
Frank Watkins
Greht
Drowning Tragedy Near Cedar Falls Claims Three Youths
Three youths drowned near Cedar Falls inside a short span. Leroy Habenicht, seventeen, was found in Fisher's lake after swimming with Howard Lantz. Frank Z. Watkins was recovered from the Cedar river in Waterloo. a second victim, Roy Watkins, was missing under the same conditions. Chapman and others searched for the last mate, while Lantz barely escaped a similar death. The coroner and local morgue prepared the bodies for burial, with Watkins known to be well acquainted in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Z. Watkins
Cedar River
Waterloo
Leroy Habenicht
Fisher's Lake
Cedar Falls
Habenicht
Howard Lantz
Boon Habericht
Lantz
L. Habericht
Cedar Falla
Watkina
Ice Company
B. J. Robb
Hileman & Gindt
Frank Watkins
Milka Theme Jury Notified for Coroner’s Inquest
The coroner’s inquest set for Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. was to convene under the notification of Constable J. F. Kiingaman with Dr. Colledge Gome and Josepha well known in the area. As of press time the jury had not yet assembled.
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Milka
Josepha
J. F. Kiingaman
Jnpanel
Waterloo Chautauqua Scene Remembers Franh Watkins
Willard D. Lants reports seeing Franh Watkins near East Beyond street around 11 p m Sunday while Watkins walked in deep study. Watkins, born in Rochester New York, resident of Waterloo over forty years, was a fine student and orator who died. funeral plans await word from Chicago. The gathering included Dr Colledge's lecture The Magic Skin and a large Chautauqua banquet with speeches from Supt Billett and W S French noting the program’s educational impact and calling for ongoing support.
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Willard D. Lants
Los Angeles
Cal
Franh Watkins
Franklin
Ria
Colledge
Waterloo
C. T. & C. Round Table
Dr. Colledge
Aosembayl
Frank Watkin
Rochester
N. Y
Minnesota
Wos
Fannie Goodrich
R. E.crowther
W. A. Goodman Lucius Smith
L. M. Taylor
L. G. Parrott
Watkins
Wrother
Chicago
LaPayette Street
4. E. Harris
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Frank ‘A.cola
Water County
Charles Billett
D. W. Biscell
People's University
Chautauqua Ad
Bissell
Tha” College
New York
Canada
Henry Grout
Chautauqua
Julia Richards
Waterloo Chautauqua
Ellen Brown
Balliett
B.T
Cowin
Ferrig
J.ac Wheeler
F. Fowler
Sesslong
Daily 'Reporter
Daily
Goutler
French
Chantaugis and Bible Institute
CeGat Falls
Jennie Babcock
Founders Toast Honors Waterloo Chautauqua Leaders
A banquet tribute recalls the Waterloo Chautauqua founders and long service by J. E. B. Shien, W. W. Miller, J. F. Fowler, and local figures. Dr. Ful lerton, Mrs. Ferris, and Mrs. Wheeler praised the assembly’s moral and intellectual uplift. An absent speaker’s letter extolled perseverance and continued community work by the C. L. & C. sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ferris
J. A. ‘Wheeler
C.F. Fowler
Chautauqua Assembly
Daily
Drags
Waterloo
Couttér
C. L
Shouta
Faithful Waterloo Salvation Army workers leave for Bloomington
Adjutant and Mrs. Kettle of Sioux City and Capt and Mrs. Tripp of Waterloo prepare to depart for Bloomington Illinois to take up new duties. Capt Tripp will join the work in Bloomington after farewell services on July 21. The Kettles will lead the Waterloo unit, with Capt Jackson and Mrs. Kettle also assigned to Sioux City duties. The Tripp tenure in Waterloo ends after three years of extensive charity and Army work, including establishing a new hall in the Hostetler block and aiding many residents.
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Capt
Mra. H. A. Tripp
Salvation Army
Waterloo
Bloomington
Uinois
Capt. Tripp
Associated Charities
Klindp
Sioux City
Yankton
Tripp
Walster
Kettle
Jackson
Sionx City
United States
Hostetler Block
Wick and
Sheedy Therd
The
Sioux City Journal
Ana Mrs. Kettle
Adit
John W. Kettle
Col. Marshall
Chicago
John Gale
Peloria
Kettles
Cocceed Musign
South Dakota
Bionx City
Ada Taylor
Bronx
Texas
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Salt Lake City
Grinnell
Iowa
Oldest Postman Retires After Fifty Years Service
New York report cites James Delaney the oldest letter carrier in the United States retiring after more than five decades of service. He recalls changes from one cent per out of town letter to a salaried wage since 1862, and near 83 years old, he has worked from station F at 8th Avenue and 28th Street. Also notes a shooting incident near Plano where Clyde Hizenbaugh’s bridegroom fired at serenaders, injuring his groin but expected to recover.
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James Delaney
Uncle Sam
New York
United States
Delaney
Fisat
Avery
28Th Street
Chariyari
George Hor
J. F. Hizenbaugh
Plano
Clyde Hizenbaugh
Fred
Hizenbaugh
Jubilee evening by uingtrs and Ciovelesd Ladies Orchestra
Collenim notes a Jubilee evening with the Uingtrs and Cleveland Ladies Orchestra precedes a George Stuart lecture on Gam Jones and his life and work. Swan spoke to a large audience about waking influence and possibilities of a man, with Baptists Young People's Union hosting later programs and guests.
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Jubilee Uingtrs
Ciovelesd Ladies’ Orchestra
George Stuart
Gam Jones
Swan
Mrs Ehret Dies In Hudson After Illness
Mrs. Mary Ehret wife of Abraham Ehret of Hudson died Sunday at 1 30 after a lung illness. Born in Lancaster England November 3 1845 she came to the U S in 1854 and lived in Wisconsin before settling near Hudson. Survived by son James and daughter Edith both of Hudson husband and three brothers and one sister. Funeral at Baptist church Hudson on Wednesday July 17. The story also notes the death of Mrs OG A Bigelow’s daughter who died a day after birth, with funeral at home.
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Mary Ehret
Abraham Ehret
Hudson
Mhret
Lancumhire
England
James Holmes
Bhrett
James
Edith
Richard Holmes
Waterloo
James’ Holmes
Colorado Springs
Wright Holmes
Doon
Lows
Slater
Emma Bentley
Long Beach
Ehtet
Ehret
Badson
Bennington Wins Quiet Dewar Ball Game Amid Absences
In a Sunday ball contest Bennington edged Dewar 10 to 6 as Dewar pitched by absence and a few players. Murrah starred for Bennington while Dewar’s Bennington counterparts and local residents attended various events. A junior Dewar team in red shirts and blue trousers lost 2 to 10 to a picked Dewar squad, with players listed including Al Strach and Ernest Widdle. Local happenings note barn dances, harvests, and community visits as residents attend games and ceremonies across Dewar and nearby towns.
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Bennington
Alna
Dewar
Murrah
Jack. de Ose
Reinbeck
Joe Gurthoff
Wm. Lestér
W. Allen
Gurthoff
Garthot
Dunkerton
al Strach
Ernest Widdle
Edwin Widdle
Floyd Mayers
Freddie Schmitt
Henry Turner
Peter Kreas
the Motealf
Atkins
HLH
Steeley
Mike Koester
Rev. Allen
Chicago
R. W. Allen
Butler
Gotlieh Miller's
Bennington Township
Tagtmeier-Rinderneck
Misa Jennie Hemer
Wm. Hemer
Dubuque
Herman Kets
H. F. Meyers
Dr. Beck
Waterloo
C. Simmerson
Barclay
Patterson Carnival to Bring High Class Attractions
Waterlso residents will welcome the Patterson Carnival company July 22 to 27 with divers, trained elephants, a Rotuen stadium, kidodrome shows, a Roberta tale lecture, and acts like Pearl and Jenni. The carnival team promises top quality performances and educational amusements amid large crowds.
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Watarioa
Pattermoh Carnival Company
Ite Matty
Waterlso
Vicinlty
Henry’ Junge
Charles Johnson
Waterloo
Hag Tot
Qld
Pearl
Jenni
Wick.a
Rost
Samaga
Deshon Family Left For Chicago After Desertion
Mrs. Deshon and three small children left for Chicago to join the husband who deserted them months ago. J F Klingaman, overseer of the poor, arranged transportation using the two cent fare law to Iowa, incurring effort to move the dependents via Dubuque and East Dubuque with rechecked baggage and Illinois tickets. The county paid the transportation, while officials pursued the case and public anger grew over the heartless act against a city family. Mrs. Deshon could not provide for herself or the children due to caregiving duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Deshdn
Chicago
Nitals
Iowa
J. F. Kliugaman
Dubuque
Iedy
East Dubuque
Illinois
Waterloo
Deston
Minneapolia
East Side
Beatrice Opens Farm Gas Powered Light Plant
Beatrice Nebraska on July 16 began operating a new light and power plant powered exclusively by farm by products. Built by a Cleveland based company led by Rev Charles Zaton, the plant uses no coal and plans to heat retorts with manufactured gas from cornstalks and straw. Nebraska farmers believe this may solve the fuel problem for the long term.
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Beatrice
Ned
Charles Zaton
Cleveland
Nebraska
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DR. Colledge Gome
George A. ‘Stuart
Assembly Founders
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Feedom
Gestiona
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J. EB. Bhsien
Dr. Fullerton
W. W. Miller
J.ay F. Fowler
Fripps
Wwesom
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Mra. Kettle
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Mra
Shiloh Olmstead
Webster
Shiloh
Boone River
Crop Service
Des Moines
Ali
Fuairin
Nevem
Pere
Viwig Hed
Baptia Young People's Union
Jeasous
Rey
Robert Carrol
A. T.robertson
Henry Williams
Mary P. Dewny
A. Emret
Babe
OG. A. Bigelow
Randolph Street
Patterson
Tieael
Deshon
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