Two Killed in Cedar Falls Gas Plant Explosion
Cedar Falls gas plant of Citizens Gas and Electric exploded at 10:30 AM, killing James Dorris of Waterloo and Gus Schubert. Fire followed, destroying the plant and injuring Dave Schrader and Dan Christensen, with extensive damage and power outages reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
James . Dorris
Gus Schubert
Dave Schrader
Dan Christensen
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Dorris
Schubert
Kuled
Nona Hye
Waterloo
Wife of Waterloo man dies after childbirth in Nora Springs
Mrs I C Bronson wife of Dr I G Bronson died Saturday at the family home in Nora Springs due to childbirth. She was born to Mr and Mrs IL H Bronson of Waterloo and married five years ago at Marble Rock. Funeral held in Nora Springs with burial there. Relatives from Waterloo and Reinbeck attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Springs
Mrg
I. C. Bronson
G. Bronson
Bronson
IL. H. Bronson
Waterloo
Marble Rock
Air
L. H. Bronson
Clayton Bronson
God de
Alrs
J. Ll. Bronson
Reinbeck
Sanitary Conference Heads Toward Waterloo in 1906
The Town Health Bulletin urges local boards of health to send their health officers to the great sanitary conference in Waterloo in June 1906. The meeting, organized by the Iowa association of health officers and the state board of health, will include programs and proceedings to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Health Bulletin
J. P. Kennedy
State Board of Health
Des Motes
Boards of Health
Waterloo
Real Boards of Health
Iowa Association of Health Officers
Socialists issue challenge in Waterloo debate bid
Waterloo Socialist local passes a resolution to issue a joint debate challenge for the coming election. The Socialist Campaign Committee will provide a debator to face any candidate on the question of whether voters should support the socialist ticket. Chairman A M Wight lists 489 Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Socialists
Waterloo
Socialist Campaign Committee
A.M. Wight
Adams Street
Audubon Society Wins Iowa Bird Protection Bill
From Des Moines comes word that the Audubon Society of Iowa reports the model bird protection bill has unanimously passed the senate and will be sent to the house. Waterloo officers led by President Mrs. Elen Brown and Secretary Mrs. W. E. Parrett celebrate the hopeful enactment and broader support across the legislature.
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Audubon Society
State of
Iowa
Nes Moines
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Waterloo
Elen Brown
W. B. Small
W. EF. Parrett
Bertha L. Tinkham
Margaret V. Clark
Pioneer School Teacher Carrie Rice Dead in Bolivar
Carrie Rice formerly Carrie Dean and Laught taught in Waterloo in its early days. She died in Bolivar after eight days of illness from a condition described as Ducumpnig. A sister will transport the body to Shell Rock for burial services scheduled to be held there Wednesday afternoon at 2:00.
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Carrie Bean-Rice
Missouri
Win
Shell Rock
U. Wilson
Carrie Rice
Bolivar
Ducumpnig
Rice
Carrie Dean
Sheil Rock
Married at Cedar Falls in simple Cedar Falls ceremony
Wham C Bachman and Miss Clara A Clark united in marriage at the bride home in Cedar Falls. Rev Snowden officiated. relatives and close friends attended. The couple traveled by interurban to Waterloo and by Great Western to Lamar Missouri to begin their new life on a farm near Larose. The groom is son of W E Bachman of the city and the bride is a young lady from Cedar Hill. Best wishes poured in from family and friends. Miss Mary Wilton, a Denver teacher, arrived to visit her ill mother.
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Wham C. Bachman
Clara A. Clark
Cedar Watts
Cedar Falls
W. TE. Bach- Niko
Cgeday
March Term of Bremer Court Sees Few New Cases
Bremer county docket for the March term shows 67 continued cases and only 15 new filings. One criminal action is listed Herbert Marquis for burglary, with his case to be heard soon. two divorces are scheduled including Anna Holt vs Charles Holt. Judge C. H. Kelley presides over a three week term amid low trial notices.
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Waverly
Bremer County
Herbert Marquis
John Hominghan
Denver
Marquis
Grand Jjary
Cremere
Big Woods
Anna Holt
Charles G. Holt
Holt
West Side
Howard
C. H. Kelley
Adjournement Moves Forward in Des Moines Session
In Des Moines on March 20 24 special the House filed for final adjournment March 30 and the measure went over for future consideration. The House Agriculture Committee voted 10 to recommend indefinite postponement of the reciprocal a mintrage bill. A minority report will be signed by eight or ten committee members. The Senate resumes debate on a board of control for educational institutions with Senator Crossley opposing and Senator Smith of Hitchell supporting. The House also considers the Warren bill defining duties of county superintendents and state board exam paper review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
House Committee On Agriculture
Senate
Board of Control
Crossley
Smith
Hitchell
Mrs Keller Now Repentant After Shooting Husband
Mrs John Keller expresses regret for shooting her husband and says she would have left home if she had planned calmly. She blames gossiping women for egging her on and denies willingness to forgive and reunite. Keller expects to be released from charges and mentions identifying a former sweetheart of her husband. Healy Bros and Kelteller to handle the case as Keller is held to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
John Keller
Kent
Worf
Webs
City Sunday
Kelley
Alonday
Keller
Freeport
Sioux City
Healy Bros
Kelteller
Mrs Aurand Taken Home In Serious Illness
Martin J. Aurand reported to be in ghout in noon today with change since yesterday. Mrs Aurand had been at the Dunham home after prostration and was removed to her own home to be with her husband. She remains very ill and had a restless night needing constant attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Aurand
Poe
Fired His Boarder Lands Hotel Dispute In Court
A Waterloo case recounts Rooman, a hotel boarder and painter at the American hotel on Commercial street, fired by proprietor John Steels after a dispute over wages and clothing. Rooman seeks possession of his clothes in a justice court suit. trial set for the 27th with attorney J. C. Murtagh for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooman
Commercial Street
John Steels
Justices Court
B. Switeer
Rosman
J. C. Murtegh
Hopman
Stetle
Jpay
Waterloo
American
Houge
Steele
Weatley Big Citizen
Rovensen
Hanker
Fraternal Insurance Meeting Draws Lodges Delegations
The oven meeting at the A. O. U. W. hall Monday evening drew delegations from other lodges curious about fraternal insurance. Hon. G. J. Gable of Des Moines spoke as deputy master workman, followed by remarks from A. F. Hoenig Dr. C. S. Chase E. M. McCoy J. E. Park F. J. Elghmey and S. M. Bentley. A guertette including Paul Davis S. M. Bentley C. K. Warne and Chas Harbin provided entertainment with PW. Wimberly adding instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. UW
G. J. Gable
Des Moines
A. O. U. W. Lodge
A. IF. Hoenig
C. S. Chase
MH. McCoy
J. E. Park
F. J., Elghmey
Catholic Young Ladies Concert Delights Seaton Hall Audience
The Catholic Young Ladies of St. Joseph's church hosted their second annual concert in Seaton hall last evening. Readers and vocalists including Mrs. M. O'Keefe Rosina Striegel and Miss Martha McLaughlin performed alongside piano solos by Mrs. Walter Datson Nellie Law and Susie Gaeswiller and a violin number by Prof. Scott Prowell. A pantomime Angels of Buena Vista featured Miss Bertha Atter with readers and a parade of performances concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Seaton Hall
Walter Datson
Nellie Law
Susie Gaeswiller
Scott Prowell
Angels of Buena Visti
Afss Steimel
Disappearance of Oscar Smith Prompts City-Wide Search
Oscar Smith, son of J. A. Smith of Smith Lichty Hillman Co, left Independence Avenue Sunday afternoon for downtown Waterloo and has not been seen since. Family fears foul play as investigators probe depots and trains while friends enlist help from Waterloo and nearby towns. Described as 5'5" with brown hair and eyes, wearing a grey brown suit, bronze coat, black cap, and grey knit sweater with pearl buttons.
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Oscar Smith
Independence
Down Town
J. A. Smith
Tha ‘Smith, Lichty & Hillman Cod
Waterloo
A. Smith
Independence Avenue
Bredow Family News and Local Happenings in Bennington
Mrs. P Bredow returns from a three week visit with children in Waverly Charles City and Mason City suffers head and back pains from a cold. Local farm news includes horse sicknesss and ownership changes with John Schmidt buying a five year old horse. Community notes mention a possible reopening of Otto Klingers Glasgow store and plans for barn expansion by John Poock. A Lutheran church organ mishap disturbed service.
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Waverly
Charles City
Mason City
Red
Helde
John Kurt, Sr
Dr. McKellar
Waterloo
Fred. Miller
Wisconsin
George Funk
John Schmidt
Will Kurt
Otto Klinger
Glasgow
John Brandes
Dunkerton
John Poock
John Renz
John Kurtz Jr
John Sass
Trebor
Chas
Overholt
Benton County
Untheran
Clare Sass
Gus Meier
Clinton
Dom
Ames
Ames Made An Address We Noticed Mr. and Mre
Carl Bonorgen
Carl Huck
J. Loeb
Tabilee
Christ. Nolting
H. Tegitovier
P. Bredow
F. A. Mixdorf
Herman Miller
Raymond I
J. Kurtt Sr
Wood Sawyers
Willi Kurtt
A. J. Edwards Retired From East Waterloo School Board
The East Waterloo independent district honors A. J. Edwards on retirement after fourteen years of service. The school board adopted a unanimous resolution praising his faithful leadership and long dedication to public education. The resolution notes Edwards served as director and board president, expressing gratitude for his valuable work.
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East Waterloo
A. J. Edwards
Wheyens
Avery
Bank Fusion and New Ventures Mark Iowa Towns
A new Morrison Savings Bank is planned and an interurban line may run Burlington to West Point and Donnellson. Manchester store damaged by fire and smoke. Mrs. Mabel Dove of Des Moines seeks divorce for husband’s alleged assault. Jackson county orders full rural delivery with 29 routes. Fort Dodge sees a bank merger as People's Bank becomes part of Port Dodge National. Stockport forms Farmers' Savings with $10,000 capital. Burlington civic federation fields an independent ticket with Dr J N Patterson for mayor. Chariton pastor D C Franklin leaves for Seattle Trinity church. Cerro Gordo County touts cooperative canning growth with ten s o ciety capital at $10,000. Sioux City First Presbyterian plans a $50,000 church seating 1,200. Dubuque M M A funds home at $15,000. New London hit by chicken thiefs with Roy Codner among victims. 45 birds stolen.
Iowa Man Survives Self-Inflicted Wound After Five Shots
The report recounts Buena Vista farmer John P. Coltong firing five revolver shots at his head but not fatally wounding himself as the bullets harmed only the scalp. Also noted are various Iowa state items including political figures, local accidents, and farm meetings with dates and places across Rock Valley LeMars Hawarden and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Coltong
Buena Vista
Funeral for Mrs Pearson held in Melbourne
March 19 funeral for Mrs L E Pearson mother of Mrs Rey Tow er held in Melbourne with interment at Springville Iowa. The item notes local moves including Goemans selling a Marshalltown saloon to Wm J and T L Barrows and installation of a new engine and switchboard for an electric plant. National Stock Co announces three night engagement starting Thursday.
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L. E. Pearson
Rey
Tower
Melbourne
Inter Ment
Springville
Iowa
Goemans
Marshalltown
Wm. J
T. L. Barrows
Ide Go
Springfield
National Stock Co
Lily Meisaner
E. C. Meissner
Bala
Herman Miller
Ferguson
la Grippe
Carl Moeller
Adele Meihfessel
Wellaburg
A M. Cone
C.D. Plong
Mack
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James Dorris
Sehrader
Chris
Dorrin
David Schrader
Dan Christenen
James J. Dorris
Cedar Walls
Gay Company
Bréiain
Calinr
McManus
Waterlon
Haldine
Dorris and
Lohberthis
T Hiere
Meeting of Physicians
William
Bachman
Misa Mary Wilton
Colo
Thallness
Bremer Court
Mrs. Keller
Ida Volbrecht
Bigs Louise
Mrs. Aurand
Star Man
Wil Sete
Justice Court
Walter
Bert Musser
Chamberlain
Darkot
Janelis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Dalle
Youssey
Neon
Youtsey
Cal-Davis Shoe Company
Great Western
Hannibal
H. G6. Schuler
J. W. Arbuckle
J. W. Wilby
R. W. Bell
A. A. Edwards
B. Peek
Schultz
J. W. Arbuekle
Bennington
Morrison
Morrison Bavings Bank
Burlington
West Point
Donnellson
Manchester
Hull & Co
Dunlap
Mabel Dove
Jackson County
Fort Dodge
People's Bank
Port Dodge National Bank
Stockport
The
Farmers' Savings
Civic Federation of
J. N. Patterson
D. C. Franklin
M. EB
Int Chariton
Seattle
Wash
Trinity Church
Cerro Gordo County
Dubuque
New London
Roy Codner
Louis M. Koehler
Jolo
le Mars
Margaret Koehler
Rock Valley
Hawarden
LeMars
Holstein
Charles Swigert
Metapolis
Janes Ke, Blythe
Gean Blythe
Leland Stanford University
C. Boswell
Sac City
Sie City
Davis County Anti-Saloon League
Bloomfield
Stafoford
Ton Masden
Satem
Mr. Masden
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Root
Woodmen of the World
Nebraska Supreme Court
Nbraska
Nebraska
Hits Onn- Wer
M. W
Myo
James Greeny
Edward Moaior
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