Waterloo Girl Takes Own Life at Oskaloosa
Grace Sauser an 18 year old wife of Floyd Sauser of Waterloo is believed to have drowned herself in the Skunk river at Oskaloosa on Saturday. Footprints led to the riverbank and a bottle of poison was found. her body has not been recovered. Her husband and relatives grieve as Melancholia and bereavement are noted.
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Ars
Grace Sauser
Floyd Sauser
Waterloo
Skunk
Oskaloosa
List Hallowe'en
Daily Reporter
Oskalonsa
Oskalooza
Beido
Baith Dutchpen
Eha
Thn Dag
Triguda
Franklin Street
Cynthia Sauser
Ployd Sanser
Boy Dies After Forty Foot Fall While Climbing
Fredericksburg May 28 A boy about 22 years old named Klitz climbed four tall trees in Sherman’s Grove near Fredericksburg. He lost his hold and fell forty feet to the ground sustaining fatal injuries. Several other youths accustomed to climbing in the grove gathered onlookers as the accident occurred. Local authorities reported the incident as the first fatal tree fall in Waterloo area records.
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Fredericksburg
Speetal
Sherman
Gna Klutz
Khu
Dying Girl Sent Home to Philadelphia Missouri
The county funds transport Leola Brown a 19 year old patient from Waterloo to her grandparents in Philadelphia Missouri. Struck by pneumonia that developed into tuberculosis she left Presbyterian hospital for the county farm then will travel by train to Polima and coach for final leg to Philadelphia.
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Leola Brown
Gonsumpton
Philadelphia
Missouri
Miss Brown
Waterloo
Strick
Presbyterian Hospital
Antil
Polima
Whenes
Waites
John B Miller Dead After Week of Illness
Waterloo resident and former Illinois Central engineer John B Miller died at Independence at 4 PM Monday after a week of pneumonia. He was about 50 years old, worked in laundry business since leaving Waterloo, and is survived by wife Ananda Kuebnle and two children Marlo and Amanda. Funeral arrangements and burial details provided.
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Waterloo
Independence
John Miller
Milley
Ananda Kuebnle
Marlo
Amanda
Logandale Heights Platted In Waterloo Expansion
New addition named Logandale Heights borders Logan avenue in Waterloo. G W Dawson and J R Rector promote 40 acres from a 50 acre tract with a five acre reserve. Plans show 13 blocks, 156 lots 50 by 120 feet, 60 foot streets, 14 foot alleys. Parallel Anita Bether Hane Sherman Rostin Pourth streets. Plat filed shortly before noon Tuesday.
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City of
Waterloo
Logan Avenue
Logandale Heights
G. W. Dawson
J. R. Rector
Anita
Bether
Hane
Sherman
Rostin
Pourth
Pickett Likely to Win Dubuque Primary Says Local Republicans
Dubuque county Republicans canvassing the congressional race predict Charles Pickett will secure at least 80 percent of the GOP vote in the upcoming primary. Pickett’s personal popularity and growing support from recent visits bolster expectations, while other local names appear less prominent in the field.
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Dubuque
Dubuque County
Charles
Pickett
Republicas
Northeastern Iowa Picnic Association Plans June 25 Event
A Northeastern Iowa Picnic Association meeting in Waterloo outlined plans for a June 25 gathering to entertain thousands of visitors. Committees reported strong local business support and secured funds for continuous entertainment, including free street attractions and a principal address by Senator G Saunders of Council Bluffs. G B Pickett may assist, while Royal Neighbors prepare auxiliary entertainment and the supreme oracle will deliver an address.
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Iowa
Marit
Waterloo
G. Saunders
Council Bluffs
Cipal
Woodmen Elveles
G. B. Pickett
Waterloo Nursery to Start Business with 25 Travelling Salesmen
Waterloo Nursery Co plans wholesale and retail nursery products in the city with $26,000 capital stock. They expect to begin after stock is paid and a state charter is received, securing 76 acres east of the city with a railroad spur for loading and shipping. Five months of work will start after full subscription, and a launch named Polis will be used for river views and civic society outreach.
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Waterloo
Secretary of State
Raymond Road
Iminole Central
Waterloo Nursery Co
Intenda
Piradueta
W. B. Parrott
Polis
Shack
Truscott
Truscott, Manufacturing Company
St. Joseph
Michigan
Civic Society
City Considers Cadence for Milk Supply Regulation
Monday evening Health Om ter Summer proposed a city ordinance to govern milk supply and dairy sales. The plan would require milking dealers to obtain licenses, inspections of cows at least annually, and penalties for violations to prevent diseased milk from entering commerce. Council members favored the idea and will consider it further at future meetings.
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Sumner
Demurrer Sustained in Waterloo Railway Case
In Waterloo, Judge Platt sustained a demurrer in M L Locke v Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway. Locke sought a temporary injunction to block trackage on Wellington and Jefferson streets until paving costs were paid. Petitioner, a taxpayer, argued exaction of damages and that payment for paving was due before removal of strips. amended petition filed seeking injunction against rapid transit company. Four marriage decrees issued with costs.
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Platt
M. L. Locke
Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Company
Locke
Wellington
Jeferson
Tidge Platt
Attorquys Swisher
C. W. Mullan
B. FP
Swisher
M. B. Locke
Oié Rapid Transit Company
Jefferson Street
Itera
City of
Waterloo
Jefferson
Tls
Joy
Otto W. Wittick
Anka Wit ‘Tek
Margaret Sauser
Paul Sauser
Pennie ¥. Kelley
Grover
Kelley
Margaret L. Morgan
George C. Morgan
Police Shakeup Relieves Four Officers in City Changes
Mayor Doty reshapes the Bo Nes police force, replacing four officers including Jones, Gilley, Widmann, and Huyzlett with Burbank Urie and Wefle city. New desk sergeant J Burbank and several promotions take effect June 1, while Leighton and Farmer join after. A workhouse proposal gains council support for handling vagrants.
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R. A. Doty
Bo Nes
Ant
Doty
Bir. Doty
Elilef
Paliee
J. N. Swaltzer
EB. A. Leighton
L. E. Farmer
Mr. Leighton
Vw. J. Burbank
Frad Byford
Chas. W. Werlaufer
John Dietz
I. F P. McSweensy
Tom RB. Hartman
Tom J. Morris
Will B. Urie
Fenstermaker
F. Ot. Wells
Leightoe
Farmer
Will’ Urie
East ‘Side
OM. Wella
Lafayette
J. Burbank
Allison
Buller County
Jones
Geo. Gilley
Fred Widmann
G. W. Huyzlett
Chief Leighon
Dike Briefs Cover Weather Crop Outlook and Local News
Dike Iowa reports spring weather milder than recent years with delayed corn planting due to showers. Fruit outlook is strong, waterworks construction may start soon as materials arrive. Dike High School to close with a multi-school entertainment. Mrs. Heisler wins $7900 in a divorce suit from Allison. Danish Independence Day planned for June 5. Nat Bagley begins cream purchasing for Des Moines firm. Mr. Yort closes business, paying all creditors.
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Dike
Dike High School
Misa Lilie
Upper Iowa University
Will Deacon
Mary Crouse
Cornelcaltoga
Nhl
Tr. Bissell
Heisler
Allison
Local notes from Gilbertville and vicinity May events
A fragmentary Gilbertville item details a barn fire near Matt Hocker’s place and social gatherings. It mentions Miss Mathilda Behares being surprised at home due to a forthcoming marriage to Mr. J P Nemmer and the wedding plans of Michael Arend and Miss Mary Demuth along with various local residents visiting relatives and hosting gatherings.
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Ogee
Matt Hocker
Turner
J. J. Moore
Wilfred Cross
Urbana
Iowa
D-H. Moore
Mathilda
Behares
Misa
J. P. Nemners
Minneapolis
Mary Demuth
Peter Demuth
Lena “Demuth
Theodora Arend
Spring Creek Township
Arend
Minnesota
Semi annual primary election notice and local clergy notes
Dewar clerk Mr Federspiel announces the Raymond primary election on June 2, notes on semi annual elections replacing annual ones, and comments on office seekers. Social items include visits from Mrs Shanlis and Miss Lichty, a Raymond band serenade, and local farm and town happenings.
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Federspiel
Poyner Township
Raymondy
Fred Schmitt
Tewar
Parker
J. PB. Honney
Waterloo
L. Z. Buhner
Shanlis
Tillie Meier
Eagle Township
Wingert
Frank Frost
Barney Tindner
Nick Clarance
Nick Fichels
Matt, Schmitz Jr
Mike Becker
Matt, Schmitz Sr
Paul Mitchel
Charles Wingert
Mike Junger
Nick Schwartz
Nick Kline
Jake Schmitz
Chris Schmitz
John Wingert
J. Z. Junger
Miss Lichty
Bessie Allen
Charges against Jerome faced by committee in New York
May 28 in Etown a committee led by William F. King presented closing contends District Attorney Jerome’s conduct endangers public welfare more than murder. Franklin Pierce for the complainants described conditions as dangerous and condemned what he called Jerome’s evasive prosecutorial behavior.
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Eizabethtown
William F. King
Jerome
Tand
Franklin Pierca
New York County
New York
Iowa elects bishops at Methodist Episcopal church
Baltimore May 26 Dr Edwin He Aughes of Green Castle Indiana and Wison F Lewis of Sioux City Iowa were elected bishops on the fifteenth ballot at the Methodist Episcopal church. a sixteenth ballot purportedly elected Dr Robert McIntyre of Los Angeles. Arkansas attorney general says women may wear overalls when not disguising as men and declines to support a fashion. May corn rises six cents amid market rumors of a corner led by James A Patton. Tommy Kirk of Cedar Falls faces trouble over alleged money procurement. Clarence King sells property. Dillard hall and bowling alley in La jot exchanged for $8,000 and other trade.
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Baltimore
Edwin He Aughes
Green Castle
Ind
Wison F. Lewis
Sioux City
Iowa
Mathodist Episcopal Church
Tatellally
Robert. McIntyre
Los Angeles
O. K
Arkansas
Ragulie
Kirby
Arkazan
O. Wildman
Thomad ‘Donovan
Noone County
Waah- Clarence King
Hisington
Dillard Hall
la Jot
F. N. Goble
Roadwork Delayed by Rain On Iowa-Waterloo Line
Contractors on the new railroad from Quasqueton toward Waterloo suffer large losses as heavy May rains halt grading. Only ninety hours of work in May, railroad promoters face delays while the project stalls. Lady of Victory Academy plans graduation on June 2, with over a dozen scholars to receive diplomas as the program nears completion. Hi Shannon travels to Minneapolis on a weeklong business trip for Iowa Building Bloalke Machina Co. J Gan Williams of Denver visits Kingsley household for several weeks.
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New Lown
Quasqueton
Waterloo
Caia
Denton
Shannon Jaft
Minneapotte
Iowa
Bloalke Machina Company
Memorial Day Exercises in Waterloo Plan
Extensive preparations mark Memorial Day May 30 with 10:00 a.m. ceremonies across four cemeteries. Parade forms at 1:06 p.m. from Fourth and Commercial, led by marshals and local groups including the Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce, and G A R units. The program at the opera house features prayers, readings, music, and speakers honoring dead members of the navy and veterans, followed by songs and a closing performance. Waterloans invited to attend and show appreciation.
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Whitenack
Druin’ Corps
NYG. Pri
Board’ of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
G. A. R. Itarriages
Sons of Veterans
Robert Ander
G. A R. Ling
Pricety
Jefferson
Park Avenue
Commorel
Hridge
Sycamore
East Pitthoup
Mulbersys
Fourth
Feq
Went Klde Opera House
EL Skinner
Post Commons
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Trabert
Mionda Tere
Cook County Hospital
Ethyle Florence Nally
Wm. Badger
Chicago
GC. M. Wyant
W. Hurwicli
Rey
Disstiré
IRL
John B. Miller
Illinois Central
Iwo
Richara Henderson
Randolph ‘Street
G. W. Hinkis
Christ ‘Episcopal Church
Wimwood
Bessie Cotter
Fairview Cemntary
Fowler Street
Grace M. B. Church
E. D. Hull
Charles Flynn
Clay Street
Papa
Hite
GITY
Maxine
Ihette
Mir
Mus
George Be Green
Rome
Sundernes
Boardman and Dargister
Henry
J. Rogers
Marshalstown
Yeaterday
Fey
J. G
Win Street Jis
Senator Saunders
Pletic
Waterloo Nursery
NEW Corporation
11. C. Sarper
Madton
Wis
Wary
Judge Platt
R. A Doty
W. J. Burbank
Will Urie
F. M. Wefle
A. B. Kepford
Thasolnell
Suggesons
Gilbertville
Dewar
Rod
John Schafer
Gertrude Schaffer
Eagie Township
Mutturig
Jesup
Josup
Ueres
J. Sahmitt
Jing
Ntole Cutt
L .Lanigan
John Murphy
Barclay Catholic Cemetery
J. J. Horsfield
J. J. Emert
A. D. Clark
John Koster
Frank Stabell
J. Lanigan
Jon Fuchs
Siacera
Mr. Murphy
Iowan
DR. Lewis
James A. Patton
Wille Raab
Wm. ‘Raab
Folice
Tommy Kirk
Cedar Falls
Fatsa
Marshal Enlow
Hardsuck
Our Lady of Victory Academy Io
J. Gan Williams
Benver, Coto
City
Dead Mendes
Be Moe O“aRamie
Baltor
Bateman
Skinner
Effin K. M. Jones
Ouartette
America
Rebt
Anderson
Lowa
Tawa
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