Harvest Praise and Town News From Dike Iowa
July 31 brief town column notes a bountiful harvest season and gatherings. Local residents attend camp meetings at Clear Lake and visit relatives in Manitoba. Town improvements include a new cement church walk and a fresh coat of paint on the school. A new telephone switchboard arrives, and saloon raids loom as liquor restrictions spread through the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geese Eii Groyse
McBain
Clear Lake
Conn
T. A. Trimble
Charles Mussur
Clara Depiston
Cedar Falls
M. H. Hunter
Thomas Risinger
WUL Risager
Firit
Nat Bagley
Corn Belt Telephone, Co
Wyoming homesteaders praise lands amid rapid growth
The report from Wyoming notes good crop prospects and abundant rain now. homesteaders from the area express satisfaction with their new homes. Local towns develop quickly and land values rise as prospects improve. several residents travel for family events and to assess opportunities.
Social Notes From Denver Pools July 21 to Waterloo Visit
A crowded social column records visits and trips among residents. Tsadore Clausing visited Waterloo. Jo Orrighays went to Cedar Falls. Jertie Farris had a fall at work. families attended a surprise party for S. B. Phillips in Cedar Falls. Fred Hackbarth vacationed from Milwaukee. Melvig Moyer returned to Chicago. Mrs John Morrison hosted a reprise party for her birthday. many attended a Waterloo ball game. Roy Hayes and Frank Quitrel enjoyed a band concert in Vinton. residents travel to Des Moines Denver and other towns for work and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsadore Clausing
Waterloo
Fridee Pats
Jo Orrighays
Cedar Falls
Jertie Farris
Mr. Farris
Barveat
Ralph. Philips
Janesville
Milwaukee
Melvig Moyer
Chicago
John Morrison
Ralph Phillips
Ware
Notting
Glasgow Creamery Butter Output and Local Happenings
Glasgow creamery churns 21 tubs of butter weekly while hogs fetch 6.10 per hundred. A late storm damaged shade trees across farms. August Westendorf and wife celebrate silver wedding with relatives. Edward Meyerhoff marries Elia Trost at bride's parents' home. Rev P Bradow retires from Waverly after preaching. Rev G Ide of Texas recalled as successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Keiling
Westendorf
R. Plehier
Edward Meyerhoff
Elia Trost
H. Tegtmeier
P. Bradow
Waverly
J. Weyrauch
Rev
G. Ide
Texas
Janesville News Briefs Highlight Local Commerce and Events
A Monday at the cheese factory and creameries circulates several thousand dollars. Mike Sharp of Delhart reports good crop prospects except wheat and oats due to lack of rain. The town band shows improved playing with new selections. Greenlee's restaurant remains popular during concert nights. Streets are graded and cement sidewalks rise in the south part of town. Jamee Baker buys Isaac Bligh place on lower Main for 750 dollars, including six town lots. A letter from J. W. St. John is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neyday
Mike Sharp
Delhart
Texas
Greenlee's
Janesville
Ee Jamee Baker
Isaac Bligh
Main Street
Rev A B Schlueter Injured in Tripoli Cow Accident
Tripoli July 22 Special Rev A B Schlueter pastor of the German Evangelical church was seriously injured when a cow kicked and toppled him in a pasture. He suffered paralysis of the lower body and one arm after an operation at the parsonage with surgeons from Iowa City and Waverly assisting. prognosis poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Schlueter
German Evangelical Church
Mat
Waltc
Henry Mare
Martean Place
Thompson
Jungblut
Maynard
Desehring
Iowa City
Kern
Chara
Waverly
Fire Swept Ail Home Near Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls July 22 special reports the home of Nels Rasmussen, 64 miles southeast, burned Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Mr and Mrs Rasmussen were in the field. their six year old son played on the porch as the stove fire or child action sparked the blaze. Nothing saved. loss 1800 dollars with 809 insurance. The child was unharmed though shaken. Miss Lillian Hewitt resumes duties at the Humme after a two week vacation spent with her sister at Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Robléon
isnKasas
Rebecca Pel‘ay
Waterlon
Lotta Bain
Cedar Falls
Retta
Ethel Tracy
Mt. Auburn
Tracy
Walter Lockhart
Des Moines
Bred Heiterman
Medcar Rapids
Terandon
Nels Rasmussen
Lillian Hewitt
He Humme
Slater
Charles City
Prohibition Party Ticket Seeks National Office
Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago leads the Prohibition presidential ticket with Daniel R. Shean as a governor nominee. Chafin is an attorney who has previously run for judge and governor. His running mate is Rev. Aaron S. Watking of Ohio, a former gubernatorial candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Eugene W. Chafin
Chicago
Silsoiz
United States
Daniel R. Shean
Chafin Ayes
Edison Park
Superior Court
Aaron S. Watking
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Ohio
Prohibtion
Sues for 35000 case for the court his foot was crushed
A railroad fireman, 33, sues Illinois Central for 36000 after a switching mishap near Charles City on March 2, 1907, when his right foot was crushed by a tender and later amputated. He alleges negligence in failing to signal and secure the car, seeking damages and expenses. Separately, Close sues Valley Daw Distilling for 114.50 for undelivered goods, asking judgment plus interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. d Wards
Charles City
Naveral
Platt
Chuo Mixnurs
Nea & Petition
Henry Schmidt
Peetion
East Waterrie
Rock Island Crossing Fight In Iowa City Board Debate
Officials clash over a proposed western border road near Electric Park to connect Cedar Falls wagon routes. The Rock Island railroad opposes a crossing six hundred feet east of a new line, claiming damages if required. The county attorney to secure a crossing as supervisors push for fall action, with possible court resolution in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sip
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Chicago, Rock Island and Pactite
S. Z. Mears
J.P. Sturmid
Rock Island
Electric Park
Dao Ber
Cedar Falls Road
Board of Supervisors
Looked Like Knock Out Near Fifth Street Bridge
Tony Wolff a tailor was found injured in the gutter near the Fifth Street Bridge after a night out. Police concluded the condition was plain drunkenness and a physician confirmed liquor intoxication. Wolff faced a $15 fine with suspended sentence on good behavior and risk of added penalties if arrested again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Tony Wolff
Ito
Kepford
Wolff
Lwan
Street Car Hits Wagon Near Repair Site
Geo Shannon, delver for Colby and Parker transfer firm, suffered severe bruises but escaped serious injury after a street car collided with a wagon Tuesday evening. He tried to cross tracks under repair where bricks and material piled on both sides hindered escape. the motorman rang the bell and braked but could not stop in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Shannon
Delver
Colby & Parker
Hie
Shaygon
Kiby
Wed Divorce Filings Mark September Term
John R. Carriel Bays wife Sadie Carmer faces a divorce petition alleging habitual intoxication since their September 23 2004 marriage in Galesburg Illinois. The couple separated on the 3rd, with accusations of neglect and violence. custody and absolute divorce are requested. Mary Hitchcock also files for divorce from Frank Hitchcock, married March 26 1907 in Cedar Falls township, citing drunkenness and requesting custody of two children Frank 15 and Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egee
Wan
Platt
John R. Carmer
Sadie
Wood -Carmer
Galesburg
Til
Dlaintiff
Mary Hitchcock
Algo Aled
Frank Hitehcock
Gedar Falls
Man Burns From Exploding Gas Stove Fire
William Youngs suffered burns to head face and arm when a gasoline stove exploded at his East Fourth and Cottage street home. He moved the flaming stove to the yard as flames ignited clothing and furniture. a portion of the house burned but damage was limited. Fire crews answered box 37 and quickly subdued the blaze. additional alarms followed for other small fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Youngs
East Fourth
Cottage Streets
Dames
Kreeman Decker Bone
Blackhawk
Brave mother saves child as Jefferson street house fire burns
On Jefferson street a stove fire erupted at Freeman Decker home injuring no one. Mrs Decker, alone with a one year old, escaped then moved to save herself and child. She removed the stove and dumped it outside, preventing major damage as Chief Dunham arrived with a chemical wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Freeman Deck
Dunham
Cas
H c
Nomination procedures outlined for supreme court vacancy
Des Moines reports state conventions will nominate candidates for the supreme judge vacancy and attorney general post. Hyams says no legal authority exists for a state central committee nomination. A formal opinion is expected today. After the Republican convention nominates four candidates, Governor Cummins will appoint, with the regular election pending. A. M. Greed, a game warden from Bronx City, intensifies enforcement of the fish law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ons
Hyara
State Central Committee
Cummins
A. M
Qreed
Bronx City
Prohibitionists to Open Here in Iowa Campaign
Hon. Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago and Rev. A. Watkins of Ohio will headline a Prohibition party event in Waterloo Iowa. John B. Hammond arranges the statewide speaking tour with dates in Waterloo Marshalltown Ames Mason City Council Bluffs and Des Moines. Speakers will discuss platform points and party aims as they campaign across the state for president and vice president on the Prohibition ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloos
Eugene W. Chafin
Chicago
A. &. Watking
Ohio
Ick
Chafin
Ayory Plato
Lowang
John B. Hammond
Thie City
Hammond
East Side
Leard
Prohibition Committee
Chatin
Prohibition Party
Unia
Ie Praseheo
Td Plaes Tilm
Rev
Watkins
Iowa
Waterloo
Marshall
Town
Ames
Mazon City
Gouncil Blutta
Des Molinos
Prohibition
Noyemat
Electric Park slide stunt ends in 30 foot fall
Comeroni, billed as the tall who never had an accident, was injured during a "slide for life" at Electric Park while testing a netted descent from a coaster tower. He fell about 30 feet, suffered facial injuries, and was treated at the Orpheum Theatre drugging room and later at a hotel. Three park performers were injured that month. authorities cited rope misarrangements and the net as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
he.Electiig
Comeroni
Lke
Aday
Atay
Jack Conway
Stadt
Conerom
Cameroni
Orpheum Theatre
Jm Lorepur
Pat Cameroni
Comeront
Axv Hanend
Niagara Falla
Cameron
The
Renson
Adame
Cameront
Mies
Electric Park
Artisia
Rollo
Cedar Raydis
de Cito
Mamon
Julia Belzer dies at 62 in East Fourth Street Home
Mrs Lulla Caroline Selzer died at 7:00 Monday evening at 1713 East Fourth Street. Born June 20 1856 she was 62. Burial set for Wednesday at 2:00 PM from the home with Rev Bauernfelné officiating. interment in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Belzer
Lulla Caroline Selzer
East Fourth Street
Bauernfelné
Fairview
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Sally
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Comins
T. P. Chamberlain
Schmidt & Co
Denver
Roy Hains
Jefe Pere
Longmont
Roy Hayes
Frank Quitrel
Vinton
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Clarence Walt
Henry Schumacher
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Mankato
New Brick
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J. W. St. John
National Prohibition
Rev. A. S. Watens
U. S
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Illinois Gentral
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Guy
Board OF E
Railway
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William Youngs
Genneral Byers
E. W. Ghafin
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Artlet
Sues
Alen Mele
Lone
Cub
Western Federation of Minors Today
Industrial Workers of the World
Tte
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Engia Centre
Cedar Falla
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