Ear l Daggett Vies for Youngest Shriner Title in Iowa
The Iowa Shriner scene features Earl Daggett of Oskaloosa joining Kaaba temple Cedar Rapids at age 23 after a recent initiation. Rival claims from Waterloos Russell L. DeGon suggest Daggett may be younger. Historical note recalls Bred Doxey as a former youngest member at 21 in Iowa. Local Iowa City area notes list visits, travels, and town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Earl Daggett
Kaaba Temple
Oskaloosa
Daggett
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
DeGon
Doxey
Illinois Central
Spelling contest and program at Grace M E church
Forty rural Black Hawk county pupils prepare for a county spelling contest next Friday at Grace M E church with music readings and an oral spelling test led by Hon Guy Feely. The event includes literary essays, medal awards, and a community display of winners in local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Grace M. E Church
Thei Oine
Evenlee
jAcame
Bunn
Harbin
Pattie Carradine
Lenore Shanewise
Shlo
Wilma Basher
Guy Feely
C. W. Mullan
A. J. Howards
Fannie Duuren
Waterloo
Daily Reporter
Black
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Waterloo News in Brief Full of Local Happenings
Local notes report a variety of city happenings including visits from Edmund Rausch and relatives, Bernard Brown heading to Del Rio, medical updates on Mrs. Helple and Mrs. Mueller, a marriage license for Hugh Crumling and Minnia Lufilo, and upcoming social events. Also listed are club picnics, church activities, a police report about garden flowers, and a moonlight picnic by the Epworth League at Chautauqua park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Rausch
Chives
Minnesota
Mise May Harrison
W. J. Lincoln
Chicago
C. J. Ludwig
Commercial Street
Bernard Brown
del Rio
Texas
Everett Helple
Charles Levin
Misons- Miller
Charles City
A. N. Lichty
First Presbyterian Church
W. R. Morehouse
Denver
Colorado
W. W. Wyant
Edward Hitt
William, Mueller
Hugh R. Crumling
Minnia M. Lufilo
Waterloo
Waterloo Dental Society
Bang Souut
Nina Forbes
Roy Baldwin
Hadaen
Presbyterian Church
Q. A. Nesbit
West Third Street
O. Strong
Spokane
Wash
W. J. French
Waterloo Loan and ‘Trust Co
Ellis Garden
Mulberry Street
Fred More
Sheldon, Nab
Jatesville
Walnut
Street Baptist Church
Young People's Society of the First Baptist Church
Epworth League
Grace M
Jeaguers
Chautauqua Park
Doctor's Pink Pills advertised as blood builder remedy
An advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills promoting rich red blood and treatment of anemia rheumatism and nervous disorders. It includes a testimonial from S F Williams of Anderson Indiana and notes prices 50 cents per box six for 2 50 with free booklet on blood diseases.
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Sohn F. Williams
Lingots
St. Anderson
Ind
Dr. Williams
Thomas McDermott Celebrates Fiftieth Year With Illinois Central
Galena Illinois June 18 Thomas L McDermott marks the fiftieth anniversary as station agent for the Illinois Central in Galena His long tenure draws praise from company officials and a Chicago daily recounts his early rail and civic ties including associations with Grant Lincoln and other northern Illinois figures The veteran railroad man remains active with hopes for many more years of service
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Thomas L. MeDermott
Galear
Ilinois Central Railroad
McDermott
Chicago
Waterlooang
Galena, I
Thomas L. McDermott
Ilinois Central Road
Ilinoia
Jom
Ilinois Central
Tom
Grant
Lincoln
Weet
Alleghenies
Jo Daviess
Bishu B. Waeshburne
Paris
John A. Rawling
Ilinois
Remembered By Company Honors McDermott On Anniversary
The general officers of the transportation and traffic department traveled from Chicago to Galena in a special car to congratulate Mr. McDermott. He has served exclusively at Galena and never with another road. The firm presented a portfolio of congratulatory letters, bound with an I C insignia cover and a gold chain and pendant. Dozens of letters and telegrams arrived from former colleagues, marking the occasion as the most momentous of his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation and Traffic Department
Chicago
Galena
McDermott
Heehley
Dubuque
Daley
Freeport
Hanley
Tragic Freight Strike Kills 11 Year Old Boy Near Ackey
An 11 year old boy named Hatch was killed near Ackey when a eastbound Illinois Central freight struck him as he tried to move a cow off the tracks. The accident occurred just east of the city’s light plant as the animal resisted stepping off the rails. The skull was crushed and he died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa Hatch
AckTey
Illinois Central Railroad
Aityight
Illness and Recovery Notes From Waterloo
W C Glasgow who arrived in Waterloo two weeks ago is reported to be very ill at the home of her mother on Grant Avenue and it is feared she cannot recover. Mrs William Mueller of 1207 Commercial Street underwent an operation at the hospital Monday and many friends are pleased she is making fine progress toward recovery.
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Jane
Elizabeth Harrison
John Briden
Michigan
Ida
Joseph County
Will
Kyler
Luverne
Towa
Eyler
R. W. Kendall
Chicago
C.H. Howe
Columbia Phonograph Co
E. M. Payne
Sioux City
Ralph Jennings
Lou Rowe
Nora
M. H. Smith
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
EL. Howe
L. le Bartlett
Waverly Hospital
And
Birs
Hans Keiser
Amelia Friburghaus
Higin
Iowa
Aplington
H. J. Merken
Florence Barrett
Waterloo
W.T. Evans
Ippe ‘DeVries Wen
Winond
Minn
Harry Reeder
Pope Joy
F. J. Scott
Earl Ceperly
E. E. Ocken
Cartersville
Godfrey Nelson
Bert Knipe
Armstrong
James Knipe
Begg
Hampton
Rev. Thompson
A. Rust
Reading
Lou Miller
Dakotas
Stead
Margaret Froning
Leame
Chapin
Merrien
M. F. Edwards
New Hartford
W. C. Glasgow
Grant Avenue
William MueWer
Commercial ‘Street
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McLaughlin
A. N. Moothart
Yenney
B. EH. Knacht
Ed Anderson
J. H. Wise
M. Chapman
Owa
Russell
DeGon Wan
Yourgent
Janesville
Dora Brownell
Tama County
Rey
Howard
Maynard
Ochéydan
Will McMullen
Independence
Bain Leving
Shell Rock
Geo. Shepard
Grace M. E. Church
J. G Bickley
Albert Holzer
E. Waterloo
Hilzabeth
A. T. Baldwin
Hadeon
W. F. Knich
W. Spies
A. B. Newton
F .Goodfellow
Eagle
G. Bickley
J. Bighmey
P. Harrig
J. H. Bischeid
B. Waterloo
Anton Huber
Livingston St
Elizabeth
N. S
Dr. Adler
Wangler Bros. Sweet
Paul Strayer
West
Cal
Salt Lake City
John
Philippine Islands
Sans Souci
Myers Orchestra
A. G. Taylor
2D Artillery
J. P. Lawrence
O11
Ihcorpomated
Thomas McDermott Celebrat
Illinois
Tueroday
Transportation Officials of
Cen
Tral
Parkersburg
Eee
Knights of Columbus
J. J. Harahan
W. J. Harahan
J. T. ‘Harahan
Erie Road
John Speering
Courtland
Wangler Bros
Genie Allen
McGovern
Moline
Castoria
Beasim Sq
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W.B.O
Waterloo Business College
Leavitt-Johnson, Trust. Co
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing-hamton
N.Y
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