Everything Ready for Convention in Waterloo
Delegates flock to Waterloo as state Republican convention nears. Committees establish reception hubs at depots and hotels while concerts by the Cedar Falls and Wardlock bands entertain crowds. Decorations, badges, and a full program are in place for a busy city week with rain expected to test outdoor plans.
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Rhee
Tae
Cedar Falls
Wadrlock
CG. G. W
Pathways
Charles Woods
Gee
D. Miler
BF. M. Shores
N. Swettzer
A. H. Pinkerton
Schwomnaker
JL Cross
F. McElhinney
Frank Hutchins
W. H. Lite
F. &. Stewart
C. Munger
J. R. Restor
W. A. Jameson
L. BE. Evens
S. T. Mears
W. W. McFarlane
Lore Alford
F. B. Shanewise
J. W. Grout
C.F. Rudolph
W. BE
SL. Vale
F. A. Dunham
Coolidge
C. W. Ilingworth
F. T. Bentley
H. H. Brenneci
F. J. Landgrat
F. H. Shoemaker
L. B. Park
Rohde
Logan House
A. F. Edwards
J.C. Gates
M. Groat
W. F. Curtiss
H. McMullan
John Dowding
H. BD. Cropper
GF. Rath
L. van Vieck
Wm. Kurth
Harry Boehner
John ©. Payne
W. Place
C. H. Bingham
N.S. Grown
J. C. Elston
John Meyers
K. F. Howrey
J. W. Krapfe
Arabia
Buck
William. Tell
Rossini
Hall
Campan
Messrs. Dickey and Hughes
Victor Herbert
Menbers
Mason City
Euterpeans
Cedar Falle
Ellison
Republicana
Aged Lady Adelia Scribner Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Adelia Scribner of Waterloo died Sunday at 9 00 am after a yearlong fight with stomach cancer and liver trouble. She was 71 and lived with her son at 1950 Franklin Street. Born June 20 1837 in Pew Winckett Rhode Island she married Gilman Scribner who died in Providence last February. Survived by son H rs Scribner daughter Mrs Al Livingston both in Waterloo James Streeter in Council Bluffs a brother Albert Delmah of Central Falls and sister Mrs Abbie Prescott of Missoula Funeral at 8 00 am Tuesday at home with Rev G H Beeman burial at Shell Rock.
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Adelia Scribner
Franklin Street
Christian Science Church
Waterloo
Adela Scribner
Pew Winckett
Rhodes Island
Gilman Scribner
Providence
R 1
Shell Rock
H.rs. Scribner
al Livingston
James Streeter
Council Bluffs
Albert Delmah
Central Falls
Rhode
Electric Park thrills and vaudeville open at Orpheum
The Electric Park management presents a dangerous Roller skate act called the Limit featuring high airs and dives seen as foolhardy but the act draws crowds. At the Orpheum theatre the vaudeville week opens with CJ Dean and Company in Married Life a lively farce. Flo Acher sings popular songs and D Porter Norton Magician and Minstrel Tom Powell perform. The DaGross band plays concerts through the week as crowds gather for the park and theater showcases.
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Electric Park
Rollo
Vaudevilla
Orpheum Theatre
CJ Dean and Company
Flo Acher
D. Porter Norton
Tom Powell
DaGross
Ayon
Severe storm sweeps Waterloo with record rainfall
A major storm hit Waterloo late Saturday, bringing 1.77 inches of rain in 90 minutes and damaging pavement, flooding streets, and washing debris into trenches. Reports of cyclones in nearby towns caused alarm, but official word confirmed no tornadoes or fatalities. The storm affected crops, roads, and commerce across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
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Waterloo
Senu
Hall
Observar M. L. Newton
W. N. Dearborn
Franklin
Fourth Streets
Charles City
Albert Lea
Theariier
Wasmnehss Waterlooans
Ciites
Minnesota
Iowa
Deafness Cure Claim Attracts $100 Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness linked to inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. Claiming nine of ten cases stem from inflammation, the ad offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured. The storm section notes heavy rain and minor washouts along the Minnesota Central line near Orchard and Lyle.
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Cheey & G6
Toledo
Hall
Minais
Albert Leagne
Orchard
Lyle
Ures
Yank
Bright
Starameron
May Report for Gilbertville Dairy Association Highlights Output
The Gilbertville Dairy Association May report shows milk received 459243 pounds, butter produced 15238 pounds, butter fat 12981 pounds, average test 3.60, average yield 4.24, net process recelag 8858.71, April balance 17.91, total 45416.67, paid per pound butter fat 24 cents, butter fat payments 2111.24, expenses 291.75, balance on hand 913.68, total 3410.67. Secretary J B Kaseht and J L Clark as buttermaker, with Engineer Anderson replacing W Yordyam between the city and Freeport.
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Gilbertville Dairy Association
Kaseht
J. L. Clark
Chautauqua Opened With Strong Talent On Program
Chautauqua Park hosts a major season launch as officers outline plans for the biggest season yet. Pacland and Newhall Company present this evening's program highlighting a diverse lineup of acts and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Park
Pacland
Newhall Company
New Club Rooms Inspire Elks Remodeling Plan
The Elks lodge on Sycamore street plans a two floor reconstruction in the Reed building. Third floor will host club rooms billiard tables smoking rooms and a Dutch room with mission style furniture. Work aims to welcome visiting Elks in early August and ease meeting conflicts with other groups.
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Elks
Sycamore Street
Wiba
Ind
Whterloo
Westfield Line Opens Headed by Rain Affected Service
The Westfield Extension of the W C F N opened Sunday noon with electric cars carrying passengers to Electric Park Cedar and factory workers. A washout from heavy rain Saturday night softened the new roadbed, causing slow service but later improvements.
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Westfield
C.F
Blackhawk
Dane Street
Westfield Addition
Cedar Falls
Red Cedar Ballpark
Obscene McKee Identified as Mack in Local Prison Feud
Chief Leighton confirms prisoner John McKee is actually John J. Mack jailed for copper theft and wiring, matching prison records and a Kansas City case. Kansas City filed for arrest for grand larceny in 1906, with a two year sentence. Waterloo will not release him due to a clear case.
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John McKee
Leighton
Kansas City
Ahern
McKee
J. J. Mack
Mack
Cedar Rapids
Chick Ahern
Waterloo
Honors At Isthmus Track Meet Shine For Waterloo Men
Waterloo men Harry Ham and F W Doty won honors in decoration day athletic contests on the Isthmus at Gorgona Ball Park, Culebra Club led with 50 points, Ham took the 880 yard run in 2 40 3 5, 2nd in 440 yard dash, Doty served as finish judge, Worchester Brown noted as top Isthmus player, Isthmus athletics praised for recreation during canal work, farewell party for Mrs M C Root held in Linden addition with a gold thimble gift.
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Culebra
Cristobal
Empire
Gorgona
Cristibal Cluck
Ham
Waterloo
Harry Ham
Welled
University of Nebraska
F. W. Doty
Isthmus
Worcester Brown
Canal Zone
Locomotive Delayed by Tender Jumping Tracks at Wirn Table
This morning passenger engine No 1007 was moved on the Wirn table when the tender’s rear wheels jumped the track causing a delay of nearly an hour at the shops.
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Round House
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Estherville
Wis
Htle
Mombers
State Central Committee
Iddl
Weaver
Supreme Hench
Alfred Longley
Euterpean Quartette
Shell
Shallenberger
Chicago
L. Lauterwasser
van Hort
Petree Oe Eines
Southern
Minne
Sota
Cropa
Cap Titdea
Gilbertville Dairy Agen
Anderson
W. Yordyam
This City
Freeport
Lon Sycamore Street
Omaha
Gio Central
Fort Podge
Cherokee
Foley
Wangler Bros
J. K. Jover
Cedar River Park
The
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
W. B. Sandford
Parland-Newhall Novelty Musical Company
Bell Hingers
Bell Fingers Quartet
Biddle
James
Hoffman Batten
Portland-Newhall Company
James E. Watson
Parland-Newhall Concert Company
Hoffman Baiten
Tames I. Watson
Congress
Indiana
Joseph Cannon
House of Representatives
Beveridge
ST. Paul
Mildred M. Vorbees
John H. Meyers
Aug. E. Meyers
Francis A. Vorhees
East Third Street
Henry Meyers
Clay and
Almond Streets
August
Meyers Unen
Lake Francis
Winofs
Madison
I. C
A. J. McKillop
Fornichea
H. Elghtey
Weetfield Addition
Fourth
Oelwein
Fenstermaker
North End
Terior
Farmer
Engineer Crockett
Mack IS
John M'Kee
Missouri
Panama
Goregona
Linden Addition
M. C. Root
Af Logan Hotel
Waren
Wilbert Shallenberger
Nwood Blvd
Orscel Stale Bane
Eos
Farmers Telephone Co
Jesup
George Wellman
Henry Benarden
BE. M. Beuchele
Nick
Ehr
Gilbertville
Frank Olinger
John Nisen
Nick Bloes
Wred Loba
Westhburg
Kay Clement Wester
Charley
Bornong Bros
Hathias
Packer
Jubilee
Laporte
John
Nic
Washbul
Frank Cluger
Black+hawk county
Katherine Schmitz
Henry Evert
Sherman Nunery Co
Jubilee Creamery Company Pai
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Ill
Aaves
Ocgs
Dainanoe
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