Hypnotist W. W. Jerome Ends Life in Waverly Hotel
Waverly May 8 Special reports W. W. Jerome a traveling hypnotist known as Keller shot himself at the Portier house hotel room after a telephone message from a youthful companion. A note says I’m tired of it all. Two shots from a 232 gauge revolver shattered a mirror. evidence points to a self inflicted death. Jerome’s relatives are unknown. authorities work to locate family while confirming identity from hotel register and a letter to a cousin in Oklahoma. Jerome had traveled for years under the Keller name and appeared in the city in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
W. W. Jerome
Portier House
Oklahoma
Ave
Kéller
Waterloo
I'V. W. Jerome
Wateriog
Bills
E.B. Johnson
Keller
Exhibition chess by John D Denver eyed for Waterloo visit
Negotiations are underway to bring John D Denver, famed American chess author and player, to Waterloo for exhibition games this month at Wight's Reading Rooms on Lafayette Street. Local players will contest in multiple games as organizers aim to showcase his skill and guidance. Denver travels widely and plans several Kanes weekly, with date still uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Northern Iowa
John D. Denver
America
MIS
Wight
Lafayette ‘Street
Denver
Itate
Spelling Contest in Lester Township Crowded in Dunkerton
The Lester township spelling event drew a large crowd in Dunkerton despite light rain. Oscar Ma Bee led the written test with 95 percent, Wilma Newsome won the oral contest after a final tie, and both will represent Lester in the county contest at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Lester
Oscar Ma' Bee
Wilma Newsome
Wilma
Newedma
James Shannon
Lester Township
Waterloo
Supt
Hiatt
J. W. Boyle
Dubuque Picks Track Meet and Local Deals
Dubuque news notes a track meet in Fayette and the high school team. reports on H G Parsons death at age around 60, the sale of a lath window and door factory site on Ninth and Wellington, and planned church changes. Also mentions school building plans for Fonda, a Christian Endeavor convention in Manchester, several funerals, and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs W B Nauman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Wellington
C. ER. Patterson
Ninth
Wellington Streets
Dubuque
Iowa
Chaplin Loetscher
Arnold Loetscher
Leon- AL Smith
Nrca
Special State Board Session on Medical Schools in Iowa
A May 14 meeting of the state board will hear reports from committees reviewing Iowa medical schools compliance with admission and training standards. If schools meet requirements, unqualified practitioners may be barred. otherwise, stricter action could follow. Also reported are local arrests and fines for intoxication and disorderly conduct, including John Lee jailed after a paralytic incident, Will Ellis serving nine days, and Sam Alexander expelled from town.
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Board of Earth
F. W. Powers
Waterloo
Iowa
New York State
Jit Fa
John Lee
Judge Way Metre
Lee
Will Ellis
Sam Alexander
W. J.allen
Frank Bentz
Sioux City Divorce Case Details Brutal Abuse
In district court Dr Kellogg testified that his wife Maud Kellogg described her husband as a demon when sober and quarrelsome when drunk. She recounted being jerked through a door and nearly choked, with threats to kill her if she left. Judge Mould granted the divorce after corroborating abuse and the need for the woman to work for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
May
Maud Kellogg
District Court
Drs. Kellogg
Mould
Mra. Kellogg
Black Plague Fatal Oscar Bengston Dies From Quick Consumption
Oscar A Bengston, a Waterloo printer aged 21, died Tuesday night after a four month battle with quick consumption. Born in Chicago, he lived in Waterloo, worked at the Courier and later the Daily Reporter, and was praised as a diligent, congenial worker. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Bengston and four siblings. funeral Thursday pending hour. In Iowa, another note lists J J Hanlon moving offices to Lafayette block. Janeville
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John Dull
Blackhawk County
Orange Township
Arm
Waterloo
John Steel
Dall
Commercial Street
Peti Hon
Mr. Dull
George Dull
Orange
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Jobn B
Washington State
G. W
W. BE. Waukon
John
Mary Nedrow
Nebraska
Sarah J. Steel
Jacob Welter
Raymond
Father Rottler
Oscar Bengston
O'Keefe
Oscar A Bengaton
Waterlon
Bengston
Presbyterian Hospital
Andrew Bengston
Foyner Township
Gilbertville
Colorado
Bent
Oscar
Bengaton
Chicago
Courier
Daily Reporter
Matt, Parrott & Sonn Unu
Decegsey
Andrew Bengaton
Arvid
George
Earl
Alice
Emil
May 6 Journal Notes From Neighbors and Events
Local audience hears May 6 notes on farming and community life. Mentions potato planting readiness tuber handling gopher worries. Attends Manchester gathering. remarks on decoration address by Burton Sweet. Chatty updates cover Miss Rowe, Mrs. Whitehorn, bridge work, a funeral, Measles, creamery changes, and church services.
Bachelors to Hold Banquet at EU Dietz Home
The Baraca class of the Christian church plans a bachelor’s banquet at 1202 West Second Street on a Wednesday evening in May. Invitations issued to many young people. Menu features fish, game, hens, rabbits, quail, and various cold dishes with humorous wording. Proceeds include remedies for dyspepsia and indigestion at reduced rates.
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Baraca
Christian Church
EU Dietz
West Second Street
Copenhagen
Ing
Dr Jerger Returns to Office After Hospital Stay
Dr Jerger at Presbyterian Hospital for 41 days is able to be at his office again. A bouquet was presented by a committee led by Maxim De Gross and Frank Byrne. W. W. Marsh and F. F. McEhinney bought $1,500 electric automobiles in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jarger
Presbyterian Hospital
Maxim de Gross
Harry
Byred
Mr. Frank
Byrnes
Jerger
Weather and local notes from Barclay may May 6
Weather talk on oats and fruit prospects. Jesup Creamery paid 20 cents for March butter. Mrs Williams Walker Sr injured in buggy accident and hopes for recovery. Barley barn replanting and corn plowing progress noted. Local visits and farm chatter fill the page with small family and farm updates.
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Jesup Creamery Company
Wm. Walker
Sherman
Pridger
Barclay
Clark
G. J. Oliver
Marge
Hudson News Notes Reflect Small-Town Events
May baskets bring minor mishaps as Misa Ethel Morris fractures her an hour ago. E. C. McMillan and Ray Wyatt go to Chicago for an artificial hand for the latter. PF. W. Smith suffers a buggy run after a horse mix up near the Hudson house. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with visitors from Waterloo and Cedar Falls, having wed in Oswego County on April 27, 1857. Dr. J. I. Powers travels to Reinbeck then Conrad for a family visit.
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Misa Ethel Morris
Br.e. C. McMillan
Ray Wyatt
Chicago
PF. W. Smith
al mix
Hudson ‘House
Mr. Smarth
Samuel Wilson
Burton E
Waterloo
Adalbert A
Luegin Township
A. J. Brooks
Cedar Falls
Wilson
Imarriage
Oswego County
Test of Strength on Taulet Law in City Prosecution
Accumulated evidence shows a historic coalition between temperance and anti saloon forces against liquor interests in a suit testing the Taulet law. The case, led by W C T U with H G Beeman originally, will now feature J H Campbell as prosecutor. Major funds and national legal talent will be sought as the action advances through all appellate courts with potential statewide enforcement implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antisaloon League
Retest Liquor Dealers Association
MeMinst Jackman Gros
Thin City
H. G. Beeman
Waterloo
Bip
Dunshoe & Dorn
Deg Maines
W. N. Birdnall
J. E. Williams
Boles & Law
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Hypnotist
Tmk HS
Fortner House
Aésbordenay
Waa
Terloe
Oncar Magee
Welington Street
Fayette
Allison
H. G. Parsons
Masons
Congregational Church
I 3
Caurch
JG Ralston
Fonda
Ethyl Tilia
Fourth District Christian Endeavorers
Manchester
U. T. Sullivan
Lloyd Wilkins
Mrs. W. B- Nauman
Iowa Medical Colleges
State Board
Ir ‘Special
Oscar 'Bengston
of Courier and Reporter—Funeral
J. Hanlon
Eagle Benefit Insurance Association
Lafayette Block
Ipearby
Janeoville
Sorgieo
Mikes
Blackhawk
T. C. Baumgardner
Burton Sweet
Sweet
Lew Prosser
Toronto
Canada
Hiinoig Central
Fannie Shepard
Eugene Fish
Pepin
iClarence Prossér
B. M. Rowe
Lou Rowe
Plainfield
Mre. L
Whitehorn Tg
F. H. Clark
Waverly Junction
Stanley Rowe
Nora, IL
H. M. Rowé
Chris Peterson
Finchford
C. W. Taylor
Fred Becker Bes
Bennington
Messrs
J. F. Malle
John Kurth
Wm. McDougal
Twen
Dewar
Ernest, Edwin and
Alyina Widdle
Jubilee
Albert, Windle
Asten
Butler, Mo
Ray Asten
Frank Thilgen
Willie
Henry Kovaster
Jake Fuchs
Ed. Liebert
Mary Kurtz
Nick Wellner
T. Blim
Anns Miller
Alton
Co. R. Walker
Poyner Township
Misa’ Myrtie Wood
Chas. Breitzman
G. F. Maile
Schmitt Bros
Glasgow
Wm. Widdel
Iind
Grandma Frese
John Funk
Bis
Funk
Dru
Dunkelberg
Robb
G.F. Matie
Fred Nolting
G. Meier
3. Tage
Thurdday
Ascension
P. Bredow
Dr. Jerger
W. W. Marsh
F. F. McEihinney
Victoria Tyne
Juni
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghaston
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Hudson News Notes
Dr. J. I. Powers
Reinsbeek
Conrad
Temperance
TEOT
DR. Williams
Evan
United States
Charles H. Gilden
Portland, Tonia Co
Mich
Gilden
Eighth New York Heavy Artillery
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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