Death of Mrs Pitner in Waterloo Area
Mrs W F Pitner wife of Rev W F Pitner presiding elder of the Marshalltown Methodist district died Friday at St Thomas hospital Marshalltown after abdominal surgery. She was 43 and leaves husband son Paul of Waterloo and another son in Center Point. Services at 408 West Main Saturday at 10 with Rev Merle N Smith. Body to Center Point for funeral Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
W. EF. Pitner
Grace M. 5
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
W. I. Pitner
Methodist Church
St. Thomas Hospital
Pitner
Paul
West Main Street
Merle N. Smith
Center Paint
Editor Charles Witt Marries Maud Waite in Shell Rock
Charles Eldon Witt editor of the Shell Rock News wed Maud Leota Waite at 10 a.m. today in St. Mark's church with Rev. George Platt presiding. Witt, a longtime newspaperman, and Miss Waite, daughter of Judd Waite, are praised for character and promise as they begin married life amid local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eldon Witt
Shell Rock
Maud Leota Waite
George &. Platt
St. Mark's Church
Witt
Miss Waite
Judd Waite
Mrs Lentzkow Granted Divorce with Custody and Alimony
Mrs Lentzkow was granted a divorce from Anguet Lentzkow today. She received custody of the minor children and alimony of 10 dollars per month. The husband is employed at Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonuannan Lentzikow
Anguet Lentzkow
Coats
Iiner
Shaw to Speak at Teachers Chautauqua Institute
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw will address the teachers Chautauqua Institute on Saturday July 28 in Waterloo. The event, arranged after months of correspondence, features Shaw as a key speaker alongside a program of notable dignitaries, expected to draw a large audience.
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Lestie M. Shaw
United States Treasury
Iowa
Teachers Chautauqua Institute
Charles Hiriot
Shaw
Congress
Cornell College
Vernon
Charles BlWott
Waterloo
Des Moines
M. Shaw
Bulait
Shawn
Chauteuqua Institute
Strikers Return at Westfield Foundry After Wage Gain
Nearly all workers at the Headford Bros and Hitchings foundry in Westfield returned Friday after a one day strike over a 25 cent wage increase. Fourteen moulders helpers walked out. ten were rehired. The plant plans to employ 130 men and expands to a large single roof complex. The move relocated from Dubuque to Waterloo in 1908. The foundry now houses about 100 workers, with 130 expected once supplies arrive. The Cumberland Presbyterian assembly met in Decatur, Illinois, adjourned to let committees work and police department offices prepared for occupancy.
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Headford Bros. & Hitchings
Westfield
Dubuque
Waterloo
Headford Bros. & Hitchins Foundry
Dowie Revelry Accusations Surface at Muskegon
John Jensen, former manager of Dowie’s Michigan estate, recounts tales of midnight socializing at the summer home. He says he and others faced pressure from elders to stay silent and describes late night walks with Dowie and visiting women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Mildnight
Joan Alexander Dowie
Sumer
John Jensen
Alou Exlailer
MasDhui
Jensen
Towles
Dowie
The
Rock
Man Struck By Train At Walnut Street Crossing
William Timeon of Waterloo drove a sand wagon across Walnut street when a Great Western passenger train struck the wagon at 5 20 Friday afternoon. The wagon was wrecked and the horses were torn loose but Timeon escaped injury. The wagon load of sand spilled along the tracks while a freight engine waited on the west side. Witnesses were recorded and the train continued. Neighbors were frightened but Timeon suffered no injuries.
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William Timeon
Waterloo
Great Western
Walnut Street
East Side
Timeon
Two Terrific Explosions Hit Rand & Laffin Mill
Two explosions rocked the Rand and Laffin powder mill near Pleasant Prairie in Kenosha county early today causing $22,000 in damage. Glass and machinery were blown apart and windows broke across the village amid panic that an earthquake struck. Separately, Grand Rapids reported two minor earthquake shocks at 3:20 this morning with no major damage observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Rand
Union Labor Bank Opens Doors in Chicago
Chicago May 19 The Commonwealth Trust and Savings Bank opened its doors as Chicago s first union issue banking house. The bank is organized under Arizona law with a capital of 2 000 000 divided into 400 000 shares of 5 each. The board of directors comprises men prominent in the labor world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commonwealth Trust and Savings Bank
Arizona
Roy Cowgill Promoted to Assistant Engineer
Waterloo friends learn Roy Cowgill, formerly of Waterloo, has been promoted to assistant engineer of the Springfield division of the Dunois Central in a letter from Earl Cowell, Thompson. Cowgill was once a printer's devil in the Reporter office, years ago when Thompson was employed as printer.
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Waterloo
Roy Cowgill
Springfield
Dunois Central
Earl Cowell
Thompson
Roy Cawgill
Waterloo Chosen for Iowa Democratic State Convention
The Iowa Democratic State Central Committee selected Waterloo as the 1908 convention host with August 7 set for the event. D W Hamilton of Sigourney named temporary chairman as candidates including John P Reese and Jerry B Sullivan surfaced in talks, while Des Moines and Cedar Rapids vied for influence and supporters debated the ticket.
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Waterloo
D. W. Hamilton
Sigourney
John P. Reese
Miners’ Organization
Iowa
Jerry B. Sullivan
Cummins
Comercial Club
Des Moines
Ag Wall Ag
Walt. H. Butler
Tha Bakery
W. Miller
Waverly
State Committee
Stave, Morisey
Harlan
G. L. Crarwell
Denteon
J. B. Romany
Kamesting
W. BD. Jameon
Shunuiudoah
Glurk
Pocahon Fou
H. A. Nash
Peyry
C. J McMahon
Toledo
Dan Bringall
Quick
Sioux City
Alabama
H Allong
J. B. Sullivan
Gea Mosies
W. W. Marah
George A. Huffman
Deg Moines
C. W. Miller
Thomas Kelly
Stypuingy
J. C. Likea
Knowlton
G. L. Caswell
Deni- Bon
Benefit Bank Book Lost At Insight Rowers Plant
Considerable excitement swept Iowa Dairy company employees Friday when a bank book was found missing from the tanl box at Insight Rowers. Many workers contributed to the account and an investigation is expected. Lt Margarite had an accident on a factory press and a subscription paper was organized by C H Hackett raising 90 dollars. Margarite was hospitalized for extended treatment after the incident.
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Iowa Dairy Company
JE J
Margrita
C. H. Hackett
Wien
Waterloo Man Threatens Suit Over Speeding Arrest
Maurice L. Rothchilds, arrested in Chargidg City for speeding, vows to sue Charles City authorities and claims Waterloo will spend at least $10,000 to settle the case. Sheriff Flu ent tried to stop the party as they entered Charles City. a revolver was drawn. Public criticism grows over strict enforcement and perceived targeting of visitors rather than residents.
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Maurice L. Rephchilds
Charidg City
Waterloo
Charles City
Mya
Rothchilds
Minneapolis
Floyd County
Presbyterians vote for four million dollar minister fund
Des Moines reports the general assembly of the Presbyterians of America approved a resolution to appropriate four million dollars to fund ministerial relief. The action follows extensive damage assessments and aims to aid disabled ministers and their families over the next year.
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Des Moines
General Assembly of the Presbyterians of America Today
Ministerial Vetle
Waterloo Chautauqua Endorsed by Iowa Congregationalists
Delegates from Waterloo to the fifty fourth annual Episcopal diocese convention at Cedar Rapids endorse the Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute guiding evangelism across Iowa. Henry J. Rathbone of Chicago to lecture July 11 on Abraham Lincoln. Conference highlights clergy presence, missionary appeals, and a Sunday school institute amid strong diocesan support.
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Mr. Glnealn
Waterloo
Episcopal Church
Town
Grace Church
Cedar Rapids
Hay
John C. Sage
St. John's Church
Dubuque
Christ
Bighon
Sald All Periades
Nijasion
Prominent Iowa Figure James A. Lyon Dies at 66
Word reached Mrs Laura Coquid lalte that Capt James A Lyon formerly of Grand Junction Colorado and a nephew of hers has died. A prominent G A R member, he served as Iowa state Auditor from 1888 to 1904. He won the Town In...lateral and once sought the governorship, losing to Drake and thereafter aligned with the Democrat party.
Simplon Tunnel Completed Inaugurated By King Victor Emmanuel
Dompdess Maly May 19 The Sim non tunnel inaugurated by King Victor Emmanuel completed today After years of work and nearly 15010000 dollars spent to complete the tunnel The field engineer of the Anamtora railroad is in the city reviewing the project while other matters connected with the new railroad are discussed Also mentions beauty habits and Holkaté's Rocky Mountain Tea for busy women.
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Bright
Waterloo
Foster-Milburna Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan'e
Dompdess
Maly
Simnon
Victor Emanuel
Thea
Wangler Bros
Anamtora
Ctty
Portage Drop
Saskatchewan Valley & Alberta Land Company
Lit
Fort Head
Cassdian Northern
Winnipeg
Canada
A.D. Tavmison
Treat
A. R. Tatlelan
View Pram
Ald
Mailing
Seey-Treau
Vetter Seeks Recovery From Husband In Germany Case
Knapp of Blackhawk county reports a letter from S Knapp on behalf of Bra Vetter to recover about 3590 from her husband who left for Germany. He allegedly sold a farm in her name and used the sale proceeds in the fatherland. Mrs Vetter seeks proper legal steps to recover the funds and may pursue recourse through extra district measures.
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Knapp
Blackhawk County
S. Knapp
Bra
Vetter
Germany
Ma. Vetter
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Oxawood Blvd
Ralerenses Créest State Bank
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E. Witt
Miss Maud Waite
Mrs. Lentzkow
Waterloo Feaple
L. M. Shaw
Treasury
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Mr. Shaw
Cumberlands
Decatur
Agsna
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Police Department
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Will Timeon
C. G
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Union Labor Bank
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Democratic State Central Committee
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Benefit Bank
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Funds For Ministers
Presbyterian Commissionere
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Hector
G. W. Hinkle
STAND
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Diocese OF
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Episcopal Clergy
Loo Ghautauqua
Henry R. Rathbone
Abraham Lincaln
General Congregational Association of Iowa
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Haing
Wang
Waterloo Chautauqua and
Bytle Institute
Committee On Evangeliam
Premaing
Wieans
Tey
Scadding
Hell
DuMoulhy
Meshynain
Kenkuk
Shas Weare
Alva
Maddy
Japan
Wan
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Geo. W. Hinkle
Ana
Burlington
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James A. Lyon
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Simplon Tunnel
Canadian Northern Railway
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