Minister Staebler Resigns After Purported Affair
Shell Rock area buzzes as Rev Staebler of the Methodist church resigns under pressure amid allegations of undue intimacy with Mrs Charles W Moore, wife of a local farmer. Mr Moore seeks divorce, with notes found at home revealing affectionate letters and proposed meetings in Waterloo and Marble Rock. News details church investigations, resignation, and potential court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sager & Sweet
Waverly
Me. Moore
Thay
J. W. Bissell
Waterloo
Staebler
New District Judge Named for Buchanan County
Independence Iowa May 2 Special upon the declination of Judge Blair of Delaware county to accept another term the choice of a successor was conferred to Buchanan county. The unanimous choice has fallen upon Charles E Ransier of this city whose official nomination will be made at the tenth judicial convention held at Waterloo May 3. Mr Ransier has practiced before the bar for thirty years and served as city attorney for years and county attorney for six. His name has appeared in every major county case for years and he has earned a reputation as a top lawyer in the region. He made a strong run for Congress in 1902 with broad support from the community and is highly regarded by both parties who expect a successful bench career.
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Independence
Iowa
Blair
Delaware County
Buchanan County
Charles E. Ransier
Waterloo
Ransier
Fine showing for Richards in Polk County primary
Des Moines May 2 Special returns from 40 of 31 Polk precincts show Hites 2424 Richards 2341 and Hayward 2328. Remaining districts expected to boost Richards. County convention next Saturday will direct delegates to the state convention. Hites, a Waterloo man, led due to local ties while Hayward, Cummins candidate for secretary, had heavy state machine support but polled the lowest total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
Hites
Richards
Hayward
Waterloo
Cummins Carried Polk County in Iowa Vote
Des Moines May 2 Cummins carried Polk city precincts and Perkins led county results. City tally Perkins 2437 Cummins 5498. seven county precincts Perkins 434 Cummins 273. Perkins supporters praised the campaign. county totals for state officers were sparse with Hayward Richards Hites choices and Morrow Kretschmen advancing. Palmer expected clear margin over Buttles for railroad commissioner.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Polk County
Evry
Perkins
Secretary of State
Hayward
Richards
Hites
Morrow
Kretschmen
Palmer
Cole-Davis Reorganized with Waterloo Control and New Officers
The Cole-Davis Co reorganized at a Waterloo backed meeting. stock increased to 100000 and paid up. New officers include F. J. Fowler as president and G. E. Lichty as vice president. B. M. Cole resigns as president, with Cole staying on to manage manufacturing. The move aims to boost growth, expand workforce to 185 to 200, and push sales in Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole-Davis Co
B. M. Cole
Clauda S. Bennett
Mr. Davis
Waterloo
F. J. Towler
George EB. Lichty
Treacher
W. W. Miller
E. E. Manhard
Cole
Mr. Manhard
Colé-Davis Co
Iowa
Feath er Crop Bulletin and Local News notes
For the week ending April 30 fair weather with above normal temperatures followed by two cool cloudy days and showers. Rain aided pastures and crops, soil ready for corn planting likely larger than usual for May. Small grain germination satisfactory, fruit blooms abundant, pastures good. Local items include visits, church reception for new pastor, baseball grounds prepared, a fatal tuberculosis case, fishing trip plans, hitching posts by Catholics, a Friday dance, and five weddings with contracting couples named.
Hotel Hildreth Reopened and Shaw’s Debt Settlement
Col G H Shaw left City three weeks ago for Chicago where he received medical care at a brother in law home. His business faced embarrassment as creditors moved to collect unpart Jacul bile and various legal options loomed. Judge Birr oversaw a settlement of Shaw claims, with furniture and barbershop items sold to Sam G Sloane for 2000 dollars. Sloane took possession Tuesday afternoon.
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Charles City
Shaw
Chicago
Shatv
Birr
Shay
Board Hall
Sam G. Sloane
Sloane
Water main extension planned on East Third Street
The water company will lay an seven inch main from Sycamore to Franklin Street, three blocks, to bolster fire protection in the wholesale and manufacturing district and nearby residential area. Mrs. Joseph Fuchs, an elderly longtime Blackhawk County resident near Dewar, is gravely ill with stomach trouble. relatives have gathered as doctors fear she may not recover.
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The
East Third Street
Sycamore Street
Franklin Street
Joseph Fuchs
Blackhawk County
Dewar
Fox Township Assessment Reveals Notable Tax Totals and Livestock Value
The Fox township assessment returns to the county auditor show totals such as actual property value 167,016 and taxable value 41,754. It lists livestock counts and values including cows, yearlings, bulls, sheep, swine, and cattle categories, along with vehicles, moneys and credits, and merchandise figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Township
Homecoming of Edward Baldenecker After Philippine Service
Edward Baldenecker, who left Waterloo over seven years ago for the Philippine Islands, returned Tuesday evening to visit his mother and brother at 1026 Randolph Street. He served three years in the U S Army in Manila and has since worked in the city fire department. He has not decided whether he will return to duty abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Baldenecker
Waterloo
Philippine Islanda
Randolph Street
Banila
U. S. Army
Mr. Battenecker
Remarkable Relief Claims From Electric Battern Remedy
Mrs. W. J. Glpatrick of Danforth Missouri writes that a 70 year old mother recovered vitality after six months on Electric Battern. The advert notes benefits including improved digestion, increased strength, nerve support, and purification of blood. Price is listed as 49 cents to 1 dollar with a druggist guarantee.
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W. J. Glpatrick
Danforth
Wangler Bros
Todd
Mrs Cascaden seeks divorce and alimony in Davis county
Mrs. Mary J. Cascaden files for divorce from Thomas Cascaden Sr alleging desertion and non support. A writ attaches $25 000 of his property. husband’s whereabouts unknown. She seeks temporary alimony of 1500 to cover attorney fees and support until trial. final judgment for 25000 to secure property until paid.
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Mary J. Cascaden
Davis County
Thomas Cascaden
Thomas Cascaden, Jr
Several Civil Actions Filed in May Term Docket
Franklin McNally sues Margaret Rit ter and others to correct title to property claimed by plaintiff. Cézar Valley Building and Loan Association seeks judgment on notes from 1900 totaling 2,222.79 with interest. Martha E Morton sues City of Cedar Falls for damages over a defective sidewalk fall. Ava Logan as special administrator of Lizzie McCutcheon estate sues C T Simpson Julia Simpson and others to collect 1900 notes with interest. Willard Eddy sues William Moore Nancy Moore and William Brinker to collect notes executed in 1905 secured by mortgage. judgment sought 2,667.65.
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Franklin McNally
Margaret Ritter
Charles
Francis
Zachariah
Eilen
Susanna Benoist
Cézar Valley Building and Loan Association
Fannie J
John J. Auld
Frank Cotton
Martha E. Morton
Cedar Falls
Ava Logan
Lizzie Frances McCutcheon
Willard Eddy
Sait
William Moore
Nancy R. Moore
William Brinker
Hogle property sale and park plan for Waterloo area
Forty five acre Hogle farm on Lower LaFayette Street sold to S B Reed J Huthill and L E Park. Purchasers plan upland platting to create city lots and a park at the tower land including Patterson pond for residences and amusements. Deed received this morning signaling future substantial improvements in the city.
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LaFayette Street
Waterloo
la Fayette Street
Hogle
S. B. Heed
L. E. Park
Tower Land
Patterson Pond
Linden Place
B. Reed
J. 9
Tuthil
L. BE
Uie
Patterson's Pond
Scales Wins Linden School Addition Contract
The Linden East Side School Board awarded a $6,648 contract to George F. Scales of Waterloo for a four room brick addition to the McKinley schoolhouse. Bids ranged from 6,648 to 7,369 with Lauritzen Bros. and F. W. Chapman submitting competing offers. The upgrade will add two ground floor and two upstairs rooms, completing a brick structure to replace the older frame building as Linden’s enrollment grows.
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McKinley
Linden
George F. Scales
Waterloo
East Side
H. B. White
F. W. Chapman
Lauritzen Bros
Now Idfe Pits Cure Blood Poisoning Claims
An ad promotes Dr. King's Now Idfe Pits as a quick cure for blood poisoning caused by chronic constipation. It promises removal of poisonous impurities from the system and relief from sour stomach nausea headache dizziness and core without sniping or discomfort. Sold by Wangler & Told druggists.
Gopher Cull Reaps Ten Thousand In County Bounty Effort
In Pottawattamie county the sight cents bounty for destroying pocket gophers has yielded an estimated 10 000 killed in March and April. The auditor Cheyne reports daily bounty claims and 2 109 pairs of claws turned in by the Minden registrar since March 1. Bounty payments total at least 72.56 for last week’s trappers plus 18.14 in fees. harvest is expected to curb the gopher menace by summer’s end.
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Cheyne
Minden
John Golger
Pottawattamie County
Farngrs
Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill to extend dam
Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill company plans to remove the west dam building near the water and extend the dam to its full river width. A Cleveland contractor will inspect costs, and the fishway will be upgraded to meet state law. New officers include President W A Dugane and Vice President F Mcelhinney.
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Union MI
Waterloo and
Cedar Falls
Eldora
W. A. Dugane
C.A. Wise
F. D. Pierce
J. H. Leavitt
Iw. W. Miller
FF. McElhinney
Julian Richards
C. W. Bown
C. M. Lane
oMeera
P. F. McElhinney
J. Peidicord
Fr. McEihinney
Percy
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Shell Rock
Moore
Rev. Staebler
Charles Moore
Fig
Lager & Sweet
Esty
the Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rtaedier
Beth
Daniel Staebler
M. E. Church
Evangeligal Church
Montberg
Laporte
Jean
Stabbler
Shell Rockie
Bissell
Staebter
Charles Ransisr
Polk
Home County
Cole-Davis
Guide the Company
Ously
F. J. Fowler
Manhard
E. Lichty
Cole- Davis Co
Chica #0
Fowler Whalsaale Grocery Co
G. E. Lichly
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Whalesale Grocery
E. J. Manhard
Waterloo Canning Co
Gothmerelay National Bank
E. M. Cole
Feather Crop Bulletin
May Iin
FR. Place
Harold
Id. Searles
Kansas City
Baptist Church
This Place
Mac le Master
H. L. Hawkins
Chas. Frush
Co. J. Rudolph
Waterloo High School
Brhel Stewart
Mensis
Thos, Freed
Frank Walker
A. C G. Knowles
Littleton
Anepa House
Clarence Burrell
Patterson
Guy Jenks
Cory Corneliua
Geo
Cromey
Hotel Hildreth
Water Company
East Third
Philippines
Jayne
Mrs. Cascaden SR
Dvorce
Thos, Cascaden, SR
Davis CO
Monty
Susan A. Armstrong
John Armstrong
Sioux City
B. F. Swisher
Helen Lowe
Edward Selgel
H. G. Callins
C.D. Kern
H. Chase
Bert
Matt. Collina
Butters
O. S. Obenchain
Edward
Frank Rutter
Independence Line
Pininus
Seaffie
Lakeside Music House
East Fourth Street
Owa
Sgales
J. G. Miller
John Jacobs
Mr. Miller
Washington Street
Harold Miller
J. W. Miller
Utlea Street
Mles Bonsie Miller
Osage
Slater
Meyor
Evangelist Ostrum
Dr. Ostrom
Mankato
Minn
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