Shaw to Head Quaker Mercer of New York
Former secretary of the treasury Leglie M Shaw may lead a new banking merger involving three trust companies. Reports from the Mandat district say Carnegie Trust Company of New York is organizing to join in a multi firm combination with total resources valued at about fifty million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Leglie. M. Shaw
Atty Millon Dollar Banking
Carnegie Trust Company
Rumors From Fok Fort Dolle Ride Through Sects
A jumble of OCR fragments describes RUNSICTS at Fok Fort Dolle and a family named Jacob and De Vid arriving from Odense Russia to escape persecutions. It notes a husband killed in September during DAMACHY, a son of nine promised at Mideria for life, a wealthy grain dealer, and loss of property. The son hopes to join his mother here, with relatives assisting their escape.
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Fort Dolle
Jurisé
Bpeckél
Dalnovsky and
Jacob
de Vid
Odense
Russia
Duscape
Damachy
Mideria
Ife
Sky
Jeter
Teta
Nashua rail worker promoted and local obituaries listed
A Nashua area notice reports W. W. Blaster of Debuque promoted from time keeper to signal duties on the railroad line. In Cedar Falls the school board elected teachers Isabel Komis and several others for next year, with a funeral held for Frederick G. Lauritzen aged thirty three in Greenwood. The item notes family connections including Mrs. Peter Blunden.
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Weshua
Juma
W. W. Blaster
Debuque
Nash
Lester
Noeshud
Amato Iven
Otine Palle
Mahua
Dubegeey
Yabd
Nashua
Cedar Falls
Emestlag
Ita AM
Vattergeon
Dediah Nazareth
Blut Wteeet
Frederick Gi. Lauritzen
Olaton
Inter- Teeat
Greenwood
de Eased Avago
Mm. Péter Blunden
Bridge Township Contract Awarded For Washington No 7
The Des Moines board awarded a contract for Washington Township Grade No 7 to P E Sugart at 19 cents per square yard, with Cook Construction as the only other bidder at 20 cents. After a meeting, the board set equalization tasks for township assessments, expected to take several days. In Chattanooga, Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks arrived for a two day stay.
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Des Moines
Jone
Board of
Waperviwore
Washington Township
Gtah No
P.E. Sugart
Cook Construcion Company
Township Assecaments
Beveral Dave
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pesident
Struck Friend With Bolt In Bedford Home Incident
Bedford June 4. William McConmy was struck in the face by a bolt wielded by Joe Russell. The blow fractured the skull and near the right eye required stitches. Russell arrested on assault to kill. bail bonded and hearing postponed to Friday at 10:9 a.m. due to McConmy’s condition. The cause remains unclear amid conflicting stories.
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Bedford
Bal
McCaun
Waterloo Savings Bank and Leavitt Johnson Trust Officers Elected
Regular annual meetings were held at 29 Commercial Street for Waterloo Savings Bank and Leavitt Johnson Trust Company. Officers chosen include President Eamon Johnson, Vice President E L Johnson, Cashier W Login, and directors Emmons Johnson, Johnson, A J Edwards, P J Sherland, O Pratt. A semiannual dividend of 4 percent was declared amid reports of solid business. The Leavitt Johnson Trust Company elected officers Winmons Johnson as President, E L Johnson as Vice President, W C Lomat as Treasurer, Carleton Sing as Secretary, J N LaBarry as Cashier, with directors including F J Shason and W W Miller, among others. The firm remains a prominent Waterloo financial institution with strong business prospects.
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Waterloo Savings Bank
Leavitt @Johnson Trhat company
Commercial
Sayings Bank
Eiamion
Johnson
Wice
E. L
Login
Asat
J.N- LaBarny
R. Davis
Emmons Johnson x
Jonison
E. Jl.johnson
W. C. Lomat
Carleton Sing. Osshler
J. N
Leavitt & Johnson Trust
Waterloo
Prut
Woodmen of World Enjoined in Denver Inheritance Case
A Denver District Judge granted a temporary injunction against officers of the Woodmen of the World. Mrs Jeesig Falkenburg-Fallin seeks to block construction and appropriations related to a monument for founder F. A. Falkenburg. The suit, filed in Denk ver’Gdmp No. 1, targets the head Camp and Pacific Jurisdiction authorities.
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Denver
Col
Allen
Jeesig
Falkenburg-Fallin
F. A. Falkenburg
Order of Woodmen of the World
Bultde
Ingimeusments
Felkenburg
Denkver
Gdmp
Pacific Juriadiction
Theordst
Weather Bulletin Week Ending June 3 1907
The temperature for the week ranged eight to ten degrees higher and clouds were frequent in most districts with heavy cloudiness in central areas. Moisture and warmth aided pastures meadows and small grain. corn progressed well though stands were uneven and replanting likely. Expect warmer dry weather and prices likely below 1906.
Hospital Site Plans Advance at St Marys Catholise
Arrangements move forward for locating St Marys Catholic hospital with Sisters from St Louis and Revs Father Forkenbrock visiting Mayor Rector and the city. They toured the area and the parochial school and voiced satisfaction with the insti tute and progress, expecting a more definite result in a few days.
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St. Mary's Catholise
St. Louis T
Father Forkenbrock
St. Mary's Parochial School
Nelves
Institutor
Alimony Case In Wante Court Taverns Divorce Action
In the divorce action Anna Sharp versus Willa Sharp a motion seeks dissolution of an attachment and an order for temporary alimony. The defense declares no opportunity given to be heard and argues the court lacked authority to grant such orders without proven marriage. The hearing saw objections, calls for defense, and claims the court overstepped, with assertions the marriage was not admitted or proven.
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Anna Sharp
Willa Sharp
Cane
Temple of
Waterton -Yaout
Marshalltown
Theodore Bradford
Cape
Ana
Beloit Box Board Co Increases Capital to 100000
Capital increased to 100000 in shares of 100 each for Beloit Box Board Co a manufacturer of paper boards boxes and wrapping paper The board of five directors includes Henry Wels A W D Wels Howard F Amith L A Fisher and J B Williams Officers are Henry Wels president A W D Wels vice president Howard F Beilth Beck rotary and treasurer Officers names show city and plant site will host offices and all corporate business The Norwegia Lutheran Synod district elected officers in La Crosse Wisconsin with Rev J Nordby as president Rev D Kyasee vice president and Rev R O Brandt secretary A Sioux City couple serenaded 12 hours for their wedding night causing extensive damage to the bride’s father home with porch windows and outbuildings torn and scattered beyond repair including pails cans and clubs in yard resulting in a chaotic scene
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Baloit Box Hoard Co
Bumlneas
Aare
Bualnews
Dinicters
Henry Wels
Weta
Howard F
Amith
L A
Fisher
J. B. Williams
Promident
A. W.D
Wels
Vica
Howard F. Builth
Beck
Rotary
Lutheran’s
la Crosse
Wis
Norwegian Lutheran Synod of the
United States
Atlantic Ocean
J.nordby
Lee
D. Kyasee
Menominee
R. O. Brandt
McFarland
Siouxity
Charivariste
Yale Graduate Heads Banquet for Iowa City Graduates
The Yale graduate Males leads a slate of law graduates to a banquet at the Burkley Imperial hotel in Iowa City on Wednesday June 12. Secretary Tati will deliver the morning address to university graduates and is a Yale alumnus guest of honor. A program of readings and an annual tradition are discussed. Mr and Mrs Bert Yockey mourn the death of their eight week old baby Youm Yocke born April 23 1905 and died this morning with funeral to follow.
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Colora
Yale
Laws
Burkley Imperial
Tati
Te University
Tows City
Bert ‘Yockey
Blackhawk Street
Youm Yockes
Buffel
Tae Born
Water franchise meeting to discuss draft ordinance
Citizens and Waterloo leaders plan a Wednesday meeting with the board of trade and city council to review the water franchise draft. The aim is to gain suggestions for improving the ordinance as the third and final reading nears and to address public concerns after two years of debate.
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Board of Trade, Chantbar
Commerce
Waterloo
Uty Council
Finsl
Citiens
Goosepond Drainage Ditch Assessed Costs Told to Landholders
The Goosepond drainage project in Lester township runs an assessment for contiguous property owners. Names and shares shown include A B Cummings, Henry Strempke, W Strempke, J Harn Jr, A B Cummings, I W Boyle, and others with totals centered around 324.20 dollars. Benefits are proportional to acres owned, the largest holder A S Summings with 148 acres to bear about 540 dollars. Landowners may accept the report and pay in installments or contest and risk paying the full amount.
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Lester Township
Goose Pond
Marshall ‘Rugg
B. J. Kollamar
J. P. Kisster
J. Harn Jr
Henry Strempke
W. Strempke
Cummings A. B. Cummings
A. Cummings
Cummings
W. Boyle
Henry Siggelkow
B. K Brantger
E. K. Braniger
Bmil Hickox
Bell Hickox
Clausen WE
Clausen
Wary
Barclay News Highlights From May Meetings and Events
May 28 district spelling winners are from sub-district No 1 with Mise Alexander and Franklin Barclay. village notes report weddings at Barclay Catholic church, dances at Joe Schwartz and Dewar, fishing outings, and a poetry contest. Road work, harvest talk, and local humor circulate as residents recall old seasons and share farm updates.
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Jona Keane
W. R. Maddillon
Cattie
Grant
J. Keane
Tom Latigan
Mies Paulina Koositer
Barclay Catholic Church
Father Horffeld
Jesup
Joe Schwartz
Dewar
Fred Smith
Peet
Lamont
Gateway Nursery Co
LeMars
Barclay
Mise Alexander
Franklin
Matt
Ortner
Aubrig
Emil Weber
A .J. Ortner
George Wellner
LeMare
Rudel
W. M. McMillen
John Ha
Chicago
Migs Braebel
LeMara
Thomas Lanigan
Henry Koester
Katie Stewart
Jim
Qhas
DeWard
Fairbank
Bennington
Newar
Waterloo
Gilley’farm
Louisiana Lottery ties end as court fines total 284000
Mobilé district court paddled guilty pleas from thirty two tied to a conspiracy involving a national lottery company ancestral to the old Louisiana Lottery. Fines reach 284000 dollars. defendants surrender lottery books and paraphernalia. The case marks federal actions ending a long legal battle. The Graduates fate reflects a 1907 class of 22 at Grace M. E. church exercises and a Clinton crime past recalling a haunted island mystery.
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Mobilé
Ala
Jude
District Court
Indie i
Hon- Suras
National Lottery Company
Tudge Toulmin
Lottery Company
Louisiana Lottery Company
Bennington notes and memorials from a distant grave
A Bennington report recalls a grave visit to a daughter buried in Lutheran cemetery last winter and reflects on a Texas and New Mexico trip, with quotes about Iowa and Blackhawk county. It mentions marriages, church events, and local memories including Rev Bredow and Mrs Barguisi visiting, plus farm sales and smallpox notes. Empress Elizabeth memorial unveiled in Vienna draws international attendance.
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F. Saez
Old Country
Foma
Adam
Reinhart
Hig
Texas
New Mexico
Hart of Country
Iowa
Blackhawk I
Herman Miller Nee Kurtt
Raymond Apent
Fred
Dunkeiton
Evangelical” Church
Vernon
W. Kehe
Miss. Ke
Yarhikes
P. Bradow
Rissa Cultivates Fields and Local News From Barclay
John Rissa begins cultivation with three teams and plans to complete harvest before others. Wm Rude will build a cement block barn on land where two former barns fell to a flood. Pantures improve with retent rains, crops likely fair after cold snaps. Jesup ball team beat Eagle Center due to umpire decisions. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lanigan return from wedding trip. Barclay schools to close spring term next week. Frank Titigens seeks buyers for two stray heifer calves. Estherville to form militia company. General Thrift approves, about 100 youths pledged, 61 to be chosen.
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John
Rissa
Bis.com
Wm. Rude
Eer
Inlaw
Touts ‘Turner
Presenc
Jesup
Hagle Center
Thomas Lanigan
Barclay
Frank Titlgens
Massive Hillside sale draws Wa terloo crowd and free lunch
A large Waterloo crowd gathered for a Hillside addition lot sale organized by the board of trade. The event featured a free open air lunch, a band concert, and staged transfers via the Independence Avenue car line. Thousands rushed to pick lots as prices were posted plainly, with committees guiding buyers through the selection process. The Hillside sale aims to attract a New England based foundry bringing 400 jobs initially and expanding to 10 times that in five years, signaling a major industrial move to Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Hillelde
Board of Trade
B. White
Wilterioo
Amet
Hillside Addition
Independence Avenue
Hullveds
Aimilar
Shopa
Litchfield
Litchfeld
Webster City
Westield
Iowa
Northwestern
Railway
Hillside
New England States
Marriage license issued for Anna Schmitz and William M Hill
Anna Schmitz of Gilbertville and William M Hill of Waterloo have been issued a marriage license. The couple are well known in Waterloo where she has lived for years. She previously wed C C Lamson and more recently resided with Dr B R Shannon. Waterloo friends extend congratulations. The bridegroom has worked at the Naw ag Wood works.
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Anna Schmitz
Gilbertville
William M. Hill
Waterloo
C. C. Lamson
B. R. Shannon
Maby
Nawag Wood Works
Cotton Crop Condition and Acreage in Washington
Washington reports the May 25 cotton crop condition at 70.4 percent, with figures 84.6 and 17.2 percent for 1908 and 1905 respectively. The acreage stands at about 1,950,000 acres, reflecting early 20th century agricultural data.
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Washington
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Inhayevenink
Lauritzen
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Feu Mecoun
THAD
Avingm “Bank
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Falkenburg Movement
Wateriog
Weil Egg- Cage Co
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Tal Rock
Beloit
Taft
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Reed
Petove
Lotteries
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Chase
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Owens
Scientific
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Graham
Tia
Dawn
Forbes
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Went
Arnes
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Catlin
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F.” Fowler
Florerice Selig
Dorothy Falmer
Rebecca “Shade
Stephen D. Brown
Hazel Daughter
M. E. Church
Ast Side High School
Grace M. E. Church
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H. D. Hull
Gil
Glee ‘Club
H. H. Scekey
Supe
FD. Merritt
Clinton
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Vienne
Maria Teresa
Wiens
Francis Joseph
Elizabeth
Geneva
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Thritt
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