Waterloo set for new oil plant by Kayward brothers
Promoters Kayward brothers of Cresco Iowa plan a major oil and lubricant plant in Waterloo. They have purchased raw materials and arranged land purchases for two sites on Miles Street and near Red Cedar Park. Construction aims to begin April 1 with a large factory and employment, linking to Rock Island and Chicago Great Western lines.
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Miles Street
West Waterloo
Kayward
Waterloo
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Red Cedar Bail Park
Gibson Company
Rock Island
Chicago
Town and Township Notes From Fairbank Visit
Fairbank editor reports Tuesday town and township events. Hazleton resident A Jarrett visited on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr and Mrs W A Elliott returned Thursday from Waweor trip. Mr and Mrs Jos Smith were seen Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jarrett
Hazleton
W. A. Elliott
Waweor
Jos. Smith
Ounke rton and Baclay Campaign Notes and Local News
Rural Iowa towns report political chatter around the March 13 caucuses, campaign letters, and county convention talk. Updates include names like Allison Cummins debate, local directors elected, new road vote results, school and fire safety notices, births, marriages, and business changes in Waterloo, Fairbank, and Colfax areas.
County Officers Meet At Court House In August
State convention of county officers will be held in the court house in this city on August 11 12 and 13. A large number of inquiries arrive from across the state as the meeting approaches. Four hundred pictorial postcards have been purchased and will be mailed to attendees. The gathering will include auditors recorders and clerks along with supervisors from counties statewide. The convention will coincide with a state good roads meeting and a statewide singers event. A marriage license was issued Friday to William J Relehart 30 and Ida Wilturm 28 both of Waterloo.
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J. B. Murphy
Donald
Waterloo
FH. B. Lennon
John Carnahan
C. F. Leonard
G. F. Monroe
M. &. Pulver
Fairbank
Matthews
Colfax
North Dakota
John
Wil Lehmkuhl
FL H. Lehmkuhl & Co
Thompson
Atr
Bank
P. F. Leonard
Mae Baker
P. F. Dange
Independence
Will
Ed. Hehn
Wapsie
Catharine Mannion
Dunkerton
Agnes Ryan
Brother John
Gelwein
Mesdames Jas. Curley
B. A. Welbel
H. 9
Leehey
J. A. Dierschmidt
Alvina
Tribon
Dan Gallup
C. W. Wolgamer
Second Street
Genevieve Apnew
Marc- Lorie Bushby
Fairbank High School
Trev. McMinn
Jlrthe Cedar
Cochran
Joseph Gardner
Manilay
Steggals
Ginrick
Ed. Ford
Patterson
P. Molloy
St. Pail
Court House
Varias
Arais
Atte
Issteud Prt Jday
Wiliam
Relehart
Ida Wilturm
East Waterloo Township
C. W. Stllaon
Chaylen McElhingey
J. W. Wilby
G. J. Rudolph Seer
Aa. JI. Edwards
J. Wightey
G. BE
Idehty
Peek
Chas. McElninney
C. B. Courtright
L. B Wvens
Shy, Read
W. M. Lin
W. F. Parrott
W. Roth
E.G Hostetter
J Cc. Gates
J. W. Why
A. M. Reed
Edmund IW Miler
FJ. Wenner
Bert Bartjett
Wills
Associaton
Cedar Rapids
Belie J
Maora
Bambit
Maust
Blackhawk County
Orange Township
Harvey Miller
Hammond Avenue
Mller
Waterlow
South Street
Paine
Republicans Meet Ance Of Delegates Deliberations In Harmony
The Republican convention convened after 2:34 p m with all delegates present. A permanent organization formed under W H Merner as chairman and several secretaries, aiming to unite factions and send delegates to the state convention in Des Moines. Charles E Pickett named as endorsed candidate for Congress from the third district, with Roosevelt and Taft support.
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G. D. Kern
Carl G
W. H. Merner
Cedar Arts
K. Corton
A. Stephenson
A. L. Sevilla
Des Moines
A. J. Edwards
Credentals
Hoy Decker
FP. Arey
D. Kern
H. Brandhorst
B. E. Triem
BP. Hohe
J. Wenner
W. M. Law
B. F. Swisher
O. B. Courtright
J. W. Jarnagin
J Elghmey
E. L. Johnson
Committee
W. Mt. Law
G. BE. Lichty
Goo, Hustaan
J. . Williams
J. ©. Hartmag
Blackhawk County
Thig
Blackbawk
Charles &, Pickett
Waterloo
Iowa
Trople
Charles E. Pickett
Fowsa
Roosevelti
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Pickett
Charles
Republicana
Congress
FL J. Highmey
FE. Peek
W.M. Law
B. W. Miller
W. FP. Parrote
GB Tichty
J. Ee Luneman
BE. Mo Trlem
Wea
Voters urged to learn new voting system before spring election
Citizens told to study the machinery based voting method ahead of the city election. A single polling machine per precinct will handle voters at a time, with staff at multiple local sites offering explanations to ensure rapid, orderly polling.
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Westwear & Brenneck
Martin
Igar
Stolte
Liteby
Juder
Pew
Auca
First National Bank Expands Capital and Surplus
The First National Bank plans to raise capital from 150000 to 200000 and increase surplus from 10000 to 100000. The move, ratified at an April meeting, strengthens its position among major state institutions and supports anticipated growth as Waterloo becomes a reserve city. Fr Elghmey, vice president and cashier, leads management with aid from directors.
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Waterloo
Ies National Bank
Pioneer National Bank
Jhitsimoas
Buaineys
Bailey
Witecloo
First National Bank
Fr. Elghmey
Jetshler
Waterloo Township Republicans Hold Brief Caucus for Delegates
The Waterloo township Republicans met Friday night to order, elect a chairman and secretary, and appoint a three member committee to pick twenty two delegates for the county convention. The session lasted ten minutes with J H Hildebrand presiding and W Williams named chairman. A second East Waterloo session formed harmony and chose a delegation to the county convention at the courthouse.
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Waterloo
Aid
J. HM. Hildebrand
D. Kern
J. ©. Williams
PL. Bryant
Wiliams
Ocl. Kingsley
J Cy Hartman
Curt
Spafford
W. A. Hallowall
C. W. Mullan
Death of W. M. White in Waterloo Fireman Succumbs
W M White died Saturday at 4 pm from perforated intestines after ten days with walking typhoid. He was a fireman for the Illinois Central in Waterloo, survived by his wife who was with him. The body to be sent to Barlville for burial after removal to A D Woodruff morgue. Funeral services not planned in Waterloo. burial expected Sunday in Barlville. Born November 16 1873.
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Ie Ued
M. White
Sir Argyle Street
Minnis Schwab
A. D. Woodrut & Co
White
Llnols Central
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Jin
Gentral
Wa Iterloo
de Consar
Tava
Waterloo
Barlville
Hig Pacenta
Death claims two in Iowa local notices and recollections
An obituary notice signals the death of Mrs. C. W. Vroom of Ackley, aunt of Waterloo residents, with funeral plans at Presbyterian church and burial in LaRey Minnesota beside her son George. Separately, Cedar Rapids Republican reports the death of Mrs. D. T. Welch, mother of A. M. Welch, noting her Pacific Grove California move, operation at Mercy hospital, and survivals including husband and two brothers in Iowa.
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C. W. Vroom
J. B. Cotton
Mise Neltie Vroom
Waterloo
Ackley
Aaktey Journal
LaRey
Minnesota
George
Cedar Raylls Republican Cello
Waterloo Reident
D. T. Welch
A.M. Welch
Cedar Rapids
East Fourth Street
Waeterlno
D. PT. Welch
Franklin Street
WelchCook Company
A. M. Welch
Welch
Pacific Grove
Calif
Mer
Picked Up Counterfeit Gold Coins Near Murphy Farm
Oliver Truair reports three counterfeit gold coins worth 35 dollars found along the Rock Island tracks near Murphy farm. The coins, lead and well crafted, lacked color. Bankers informed Police Chief Sweitzer, who investigated but found no clue to the makers. The Truairs moved from Independence to Waterloo last September.
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Rock Island
Murphy Farm
Oliver Truair
William Truair
Commercial Street
Oliver
Natonal Bank
Sweitzer
German Evangelical church contract awarded to Seales
Hoxie and Brunn let the contract for a new German Evangelical church to be built at East Park Avenue and Lafayette Street. G F Seales of Waterloo awarded at 11250 with total cost near 15000 including heating plumbing glass and lighting. Eight bids submitted with small spread between highest and lowest. Seales previously tied to Waterloo firm and grippe confines a man named BL Eickelberg to his bed for days.
Waterloo Chosen For Convention In Waterloo
Waterloo will host the Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association annual convention for three days starting October 15. Superintendent Merritttn secured the event with support from George Sawyer and C J Adams, drawing an estimated 1500 to 1600 attendees. The meeting spans schools, theaters, and Cedar Falls normal students, with the Bille hotel as headquarters, while the association traces its roots to 1891.
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Waterloo
Merritttn
Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Wajterias
George Sawyer
City
Schoola Ae Dsage
C. J. Adams
Clayton County
Sawyer
Adam
Mervits
Supt
Merritt
Hell Here
Thchianapolis
Suimamer
West Se
East Alde
Cedar Falls
Bille
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the Proceedings
Woman’s Theatre
Lillian H. ‘Mathews
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East Waterloo
W. M. White
C. W Vroom
Askley
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State of Laporte
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W. F. Stair
Wyss
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