Man Muren Attempts Wife Murder Then Self Destructs
Lawrence Muren of Waterloo attempted to murder his wife at her Vinton home and shot himself after injuring her in a Feb afternoon incident. Mrs. Miren, formerly Mabel Quackenlush, will recover. liquor was blamed for years of abuse.
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Vinton
Rence Aluren
Waterloo
Mabel Quackenlush
Cay
Muren
Waterton
Marengo
Second Avenue
Mure
Des Moines Letter Details Governor Cummins Party Ties
A 1888 Des Moines Polk county open letter shows Governor Cummins aligning with Democrats to bolster his county attorney bid. The Atlantic rally featured Charles J. Chase orchestrating events, with Chase accompanying Cummins to Des Moines to discuss Cass County strategy.
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Des Moines
Cumming
Polk County
Crimmins
Atlantic
Charles J. Chase
Democratic
State Central
Atlantiic
Daily Democrat
Casa County
Tha Gnvernor
Democraty Party
Chase
Ife
Cummins
Cass Haney
Divorce decree grants custody and alimony in case
The court grants Mrs. Maud M. Brown divorce from Wv. A. Brown with custody of their child and $40 monthly support payable on the 21st. Costs and attorney fees to be paid by the defendant. L. G. Ronynest reports ongoing horse sale purchases and related notes. Proceeding mentions a beauty saloon context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud M. Brown
Wv. A. Brown
New Cedar Falls Drug Co Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Cedar Falls Drug Co were filed with Recorder Knapp on Tuesday morning. Capital stock of 10000 dollars all paid in, business to start May 21 and run twenty years. Movements led by George S Morain to take over Morning business under stock company. first annual stockholders meeting on second Monday in January 1907. First board: Georges Morin, C N Clausen, C G Severin. Officers: President George S Morin, Vice president and manager Q N Clausen, Secretary treasurer C C Severin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Recorder Knapp
George S. Morain
Cedar Falls
Georges
Mornin
C. Nu Clausen
C. CG
Severin
George S. Mornin
Q. N.clausen
C. C. Severin
Castner a bad man tied to Des Moines jump
Police in Waterloo report Chicago linked burglar Castner, wanted for a 1908 Dearborn robbery, is held in Waterloo. Des Moines hotel managers seek extradition. In a separate disturbance on Sycamore Street, four faced charges for disturbing the peace, with fines imposed on Ed Minikus, C A McGraw, Lou Minikus, and Jennie Dirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweitzer
Eugene Castner
Hummel
A. B. Bargren
Rockford
Waterloo
Castner
Chicago
Roy C. Munro
Dearborn Avenue
Munro
Casiner
Bargren
Kirkwood
Des Moines
Sweltner
Mea
Jennie Dirks
Sycamore Street
Ed. Minikus
John Dugan Wasa
C. A. McGraw
Lou Minikus
Wedding Bells at Germania in Waterloo
A quiet wedding was solemnized in the Germania parlors at 8:00 p.m. Mr. David J. Paige and Mrs. Elizabeth Searle, both well known in Waterloo, were married by Nisher Swityer before about twenty intimate friends. A feast followed, hosted by Lanford Simmerling. The couple will reside at 618 Wellington Street with gifts of cut glass and fine wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Paige
Elizabeth Searle
Paige
Chicago
Waterloo
Nisher Swityer
Petition in Voluntary Bankruptcy Filed in Waverly
May 22 report from referee B in Smakey notes James McDonald Jr. of Waterton filed for voluntary bankruptcy. Assets are small and exempt. liabilities total 200 dollars dating four years back to single life. Since marriage in Waterloo a year ago he seeks a new start after clearing debts, with Ray Oliver of Oelwein securing a city job.
East Waterloo caucus decision favors Cummins slate
East Waterloo township republican leaders met in the Stilson & Son office and unanimously agreed to call a caucus to select delegates for the June 8 county convention. The move, led by GC W Stilson and committee members, aims to block an early snap caucus and preserves the traditional timing. Cummins supporters dominate the panel though Rudolph opposes a rushed vote. the committee seeks a fair, prior to convention caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
East Waterloo Township
C. B. Stilson & Son
Stilson W. Leland
John J. Owens
B. J. Howery
C. J. Rudolph
Gov. Cummins
C. I Rudolph
GC. W. Stilson
Cummins
Attemst
Perkin
Township Central Committee
East Waterloo
Galloway Buys Jacobs Homestead on Cedar Falls Road
William Galloway purchases the John E. Jacobs homestead on Cedar Falls road in Attitar Rainbow's addition. The 227 by 187 foot tract and 305 foot extension near Sunny Side Avenue will be divided into seven residences. Consideration is $16,000 with trades totaling $6,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galloway
John E. Jacobs
Cedar Falls Road
Atttitar Rainbow
Jacobs
Cedar Walls
Sunnysie Avenue
Galloway
Whitney & Sedgwick
Miller
Iowa delegation greeted by President Roosevelt in Washington
In Washington on May 22 President Roosevelt received a group of Iowa citizens led by Director of the Mint Roberts. Roosevelt praised Iowans as leaders in national affairs and said he was glad to meet them, noting he could discuss with Iowa officials without a stenographer.
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Washington
Roosevel
Iowa
Roberts
Roosevelt
Icemen Face 50 Fine Daily in Antitrust Order
Cleveland officials report the thirteen Icemen were warned by the prosecutor to stop operating under a violation of the antitrust law. Failure to obey could cost each man 50 dollars for every day of noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Iaiden Icemen
Pailtre
Pioneer Clifford Dies After Sudden Heart Failure in Orange
Francis Clifford, a long time Blackhawk county resident born November 16, 1819 in Essex County New York, died suddenly Monday evening while working around his barn. He lived in Wisconsin before moving to Blackhawk county forty three years ago. He leaves a son and daughter Emo gene Trost and Wm S Clifford, both local residents. Funeral is set for Wednesday at the Orange township home with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackkhank County
Francis Clifford
Orange Township
Clifford
Francis Ciiford
Essex County
New York
Wisconsin
Blackhawk County
Rachel Clifford
Emogene Trost
Wh. Ss. Clifford
Waterloo council approves mixed brick and asphalt paving on Sycamore Street
The Anamosa era council in adjourned session granted rights of way for a Dubuque railroad, revived and passed first readings for Stephen Howard and Whick, and decided Sycamore Street between Seventh and Division streets will be paved with asphalt to Eleventh and with brick to Division. Washington and Ninth streets also slated for asphalt, with west-side alleys paved in brick amid debate over resident preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kiene
Dubuque
Waterloo
Anamosa
Kieno
Stephen B. Howard
Whick
Sycamore Street
Eleventh
Division Street
Division
Rath
del. Scholes
Waterloo Canning Corporation
Bath Packing Coa
French
Wirt Hoxie
Canning Company
Ole Gullickstadt
Millier
Afr
Eleventh Street
Washington Street
Mullan Avenue
Ninth
Washington
Mead Sues For Donations To Cedar Falls Lodge Home
District court heard the case F N Mead vs R K King over donations to fund Cedar Valley lodge No 23 F and A M at Cedar Falls. Ten signers pledged 5000 toward the home’s erection, some paid while others defaulted. Judge Platt presides with Hemetay Martin and Edwards Longley attorneys. case may extend beyond a day. Edward Purcell of Mason City injured by a falling stone at the orphans home. Purcell is a stone cutter employed since reconstruction began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
F. N. Mead
R. K. King
Nnance
Cedar Valley Lodge
Cedar Falls
Platt
Hemetway & Martin
W. N
Edward E. Purcil
Mason City
Mr. Purcill
Waterloo Granite Brick Plant Aims for Expansion
A Waterloo factory near the old paper mill is boosting brick output to 15 000 to 17 000 daily with five hauling teams and rail shipments. The process uses Icelandic pebbles, lime, and a 100 ton press, followed by a 70 foot drying cylinder and live steam hardening. A 150 horsepower engine powers operations as land and rail access sit ready for a larger glass factory, amid talks of site work and sand quality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Granite Brick Company
Iceland
Brewery buys block to supply home market in Waverly
Waverly May 22 Special The Waverly Brewing Co bought the East Water street brick block housing the Blue Ribbon saloon and Pabst beer in town. Brewery stakeholding plans imply local saloons will yield possessions or restrict to Waverly beer only. Observers predict by year’s start only home brew will be sold in Waverly, forcing residents to travel or have drinks shipped.
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Waverly
Waverly Brewing Co
East Water Street
Blue Ribben
Brewing Company
Brawery Sackholders
Fortner House
Schlitz
Nurses Graduation At Presbyterian Hospital
The first annual commencement exercises for nurses at Presbyterian hospital will be held at the M C A auditorium on Thursday May 31 at 8:00 p m. A large turnout is expected due to the number of graduates including Louise G Beale Elizabeth G Stewart Anne M Busch Frances A Breckenrbe Minnie L Ames Edith 4 Eightey. At a stockholders meeting of the Oskaloosa Beacon electric railway directors were authorized to raise capital to 750000 to acquire the Plant of the Oskaloosa Traction Light company and start construction to be finished and in service by December 4.
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The
Presbyterian Hospital
Louise G
Beale
Fort Dodge
Elizabeth G
Stewart
Dunkerton
Anne M. Busch
Waterlon
Frances A
Breckenrbe
Waterloo
Minnie L
Ames
Mares
Edith 4
Eightey
Cedar Falls
Oskaloosa & Beacon Electric Railway
Oskaloosa Traction & Light Company
Barn Fire Destroys Pastor's Barn and Colts in New Hampton
Special report from New Hampton notes a Monday morning blaze consuming the First Baptist church pastor W. J. Anderson’s barn. His two newly purchased matched driving colts perished. Authorities suspect children playing near the structure sparked the fire. nearby buildings narrowly escaped. Rev. Anderson was away in Waterloo on Baptist committee business.
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New Hampton
First Baptist Church
Ney
W. J. Anderson
Anderson
Waterloo
Baptist Committee
Plan Church Consolidation in Presbyterian Assembly
Des Moines reports the Presbyterian general assembly authorizing a ten member committee to draft a unified church structure with executive legislative and judicial departments. The item includes a memorial to Congress for sectarian appropriations and notes mortality statistics for Des Moines with 176 deaths in the year and a low disease mortality rate. Also covered are a patent grant to Al Baum for a doughnut cutting machine improvement and Watertown Building and Loan association meeting actions including a $5,000 loan batch and a board appointment of Harry Lichty to fill a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly
Corbett
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Congress
Watertoo Building and Loan Association
Century
Renime
Harry Lichty
F. M. Shoemaker
Farm Fire Near Plainfield Destroys Barns and House
A May 22 fire near Plainfield destroyed the Eck and Harrington farms two and a half miles south of town. A defective chimney on the Eck house ignited dry timber, fanned by south wind, razing the house and a barn and hog house on the Eck farm and several buildings on the Harringtons. Sparks spread to hay and other structures, with only a few household goods saved. The loss burdens farmers during a busy season.
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Plainfeld
Fwo
Eck
Harrington
Ired
Bossom
Suyi
Fra
Eolc
Harringtons
Linden Delivery Change Aimed At Fair Service
Residents in Linden and Westfield contend over mail delivery. Westfield with few residents enjoys daily service while Linden lacks this convenience. Postmaster Sindlinger is revising carrier routes to extend Linden territory without adding staff, promising improved service soon.
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Linden Addition
Westfield Addition
Linden
Sindlinger
Mystery in triple killing shocks Lynnville Ky
Three men were found shot dead in a storeroom in Lynnville Kentucky on Monday night. Victims were Mark Wilson West Wilson and Arthur West. The scene followed a drinking gathering with two unknown men who left early and returned later, triggering a neighborly disturbance. Names of the two outsiders were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
Mark Wilson
West Wilson
Mark
Arthur West
Wiljons
West
Rover
Sued over dog care and court house dispute in Milwaukee
Milwaukee May 2 George P Miller faces a $261 suit from Doc Redd a dog doctor who claims 186 days of care restored Miller s St Bernard while Miller counters that Redd kept another dog and lost it Read also describes the county board offering 5000 for the old court house a failed transfer with A M Chamberlain and an eight foot frontage sale possible at 150 per foot A thirteen year old colored boy Dee Jackson was arrested for stealing 19 in a purse at a store bought a shoe shine chair and stand with part of the money later feeding it at the Y M C A building and taking his first customer
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Milwaukee
George P. Miller
Board of Supervisors
Dee Jackson
Clinton
Young Men's Christian Agsociation
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Lawrence Muren
Loo
Case County
L. G. Ronynest
Salnly
NEW Drug Company
Rome
Peniten
Kirkwood Hotel
Germania
Mrs
Bremer
Ray Oliver
Oelwein
Wm. Galloway
Pioneer
Grange Township
H. Kiene
5. B. Howard
Anamosa Railroad
Council
Gollect
Mead
Tory
Pita
Rock Island
Am Assaylst
Waverly Concern
Central Assembly
G. H. Simner
al Baum
Plainfield
New
Sagrler
Stora
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