Remarkable reunion marks twenty five years in priesthood
The Havertit area hosts a special May 2 reunion celebrating the twenty fifth anniversary of Class of six members ordained in Iowa towns including Algona Cedar Rapids Haverhill Webster City. The gathering honors friends, priests, and a long friendship sharing pride in their priestly service over twenty five years.
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K. Norton
Pat
Algona
Tams
Cedar Rapids
Haverhill
Webster
City
Fragmentary Labor Strike Notice Amid Unclear Details
Fragmentary OCR reads like a labor or strike note with scattered names and places. Mentions a march, a standstill, van builders, fishermen Oberton and P. A, and a preliminary hearing before Justice White. Events and roles remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Oberton
P. A
White
Wadlemien
Disappearance of Northwestern Brakeman Knight
Earl Knight, head brakeman on a night freight through Jewell to Gifford, vanished between those towns. Police and railroad officials searched the Jewell to Gifford route and nearby Webster City, but no trace was found. His parents in Eagle Grove are distressed as officials fear an accident or eluding danger.
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Wotiter City
Towa
Earl Knight
Jewell
Gifford
Knight
Webster City
Eagle Grove
Straley Resigns As Postmaster Of Waterloo 1896 Era
Straley resigns after serving as postmaster of Maries since 1896 and plans to retire to Waterloo to join the Waterloo Concrete Roofing Co. His departure sparks a flood of petitions from aspirants including J B Burrounz ing and R T Bordner as others vie for the appointment made possible by McKinley era politics. Mrs Ruby Thayer assisted in office administration during his tenure.
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Jesup
Straley
Waterloo
Waterloo Concrete Roofing Co
Éndesvor
J.B.’ Burrouznig
Clara Jones
R. T. Bordner
J. C. Féits
Schoral
Ruby ‘Thaye R
Wm. McKinley
Swamp Root Ad Promotes Kidney Health Cure Claim
The ad claims kidney disease and heart failure stem from kidney trouble and promotes Swamp Root as a remedy. It urges readers to mail for information and warns against sharing the advertiser’s name. The copy imitates old newspaper medical advertising with phrases about cures and health dangers.
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Ny Times
Horri ble scandal rocks Lehigh and Webster City area
A half witted girl Miss Clark of Border Plains accuses several married men of victimization near Webster City on the Des Moines river. Charges against Ches Richmond Charles Kelly and Jake Balsley are heard in Lehigh preliminaries. none held after conflicting statements. Grand jury will review. Also Peter Isenhower, 67, watched after attempting poison, claims illness and desire for work in Watetico.
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Webster City
Lehigh
Des Moines
Clark
Border Plains
Abe
Ches
Richmond
Chas
Kelly
Jake Balsley
Kally
Balgiey
Webster County
Commence War on New Park Petition for New Trial
Defendant files for a new trial in a case involving the dispute over a park project. The petition questions alleged misrepresentation and seeks to overturn prior rulings, highlighting contesting views on park development.
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New Park
Waterloo court weighs accounting in park dispute
In Waterloo district court a petition for a new trial in a land dispute over an amusement park near Water loo is heard as reform forces challenge the land’s incorporation. The case centers on Lucinda Johnson versus the City of Waterloo and the planned Electric Park amid claims the land was agricultural, with potential fines and police costs if crowds disrupt Sabbath quiet. The Carbon Plaster Co matter also proceeds, with sixteen witnesses, as promoters seek pro rata shares after a sale to United Gypsum Co, and questions on stock profits and control.
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Electric Park
Aida
Lusinda Johncon Va
Waterloo
Lucinda Johnson
City
Lmits
Saps Soud
David Johnson
Royd
Nichols
EB. H. Johnson
Johnson
Aha Tt
Incorporated , Limitedf
Waterton
RE. Chaffee Et
N. J
United Gypsum Company
Caee Procasda
District Court
F. QO. Platt
Jesse Gouge
Alfred Longley
Plalautt
W.P. Hoxie
C. B.courtright
Carbon Plaster Co
Carbondale
Mlinois Central Railway
Fort Dodge
Cartion Plaster Co
N. J. Berkley
Et al
Water franchise clash stalls second reading in Waterloo
City council debates a proposed water franchise with Alderman Rath pushing amendments that the water company would reject. Mayor Rector blocks the third reading while rules and parliamentary tactics loom, as officials warn of ulterior motives and aim to avoid technical stumbles.
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Alderman Rath
Open Council
Water Company
City and Company
Rath
Mr. Ratha
Brown
Water Committee
Wes Ag
Rector
Es Council
Show Refuses To Pay License In Municipal Water Franchising
Citizens assume council can frame a water franchise without bidders input but the water company would not accept it without consent. A vote on amendments failed 4 to 2 with Hildebrand Miller Brown and French against and Rath Kurth for.
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Hildebrand, Miller, Brown
Rath and Kurth
Gentry Dog and Pony Show Compromise With City Officials
A Waterloo skit on a dog and pony show faced license disputes over the $60 to $100 city fee. The mayor and council reached a compromise after threats the exhibition would move or cancel. The show, now run by Spears, performed on the Witness Central grounds despite parade delays and public curiosity. The $100 license was issued after the agreement, with details on rebates not confirmed.
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Gentrya
Waterloo
Rector
Gentrys
Witness
Haat Waterloo
Gentry Bros
Ide Gald
Poyster Township Spellers Contest in Gilbertville
In Gilbertville on Monday representatives from Raymond Liberty Gilbertville and Pleasant Grove met to select the Poyner Township spelling champions for the Reporter gold medal. Cecilia Frien won first in both written and oral events, with Catherine Atbus second. both advance to the county contest. Leo O Connell Raymond and Clara Mangrich Ida Nemmers Gilbertville read literary papers. The program featured singing and Gilbertville pupils recitals.
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Gibertville
Poyner Township
Gilbertvlle
Raymond
Liberty
Gilbertville
Pleasant Grove
Cecilia Frien
Leo O’connel
Raymond School
Clara Mangrich
Ida Nemmers
Gilbertvile School
Spelling Contest Honors Won by Washburn and District No 1
The Cedar township spelling contest at the Presby terian church drew full participation from township schools except No 5. Ida Muthaler of Washburn and Grace Anton of District No 1 shared top honors in the written test, with Ida winning the oral portion. Essays on My School Past Present and Future by several students drew praise for research and literacy. A. D. Cramer suffered a serious fall on a Wawe Park streetcar step, cutting his head and briefly losing consciousness before being driven home.
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Washburn
Cedar Township
Presbyteria
Ida Muthaler
Gracie Anton
Iest
Grace Anton
Scnoel
Martha Bellinger
Esther Frost
Lucile Michel
Carefu
Bach
A. D. Cramer
Smallpox in Court Fumigation Tied to local exposure
The Morrison households on First Street face quarantine after Grace Morrison, a Dunkerton teen, exposed many in Waterloo during a smallpox case. She was seen at a doctor’s office from 4 to 9 pm, then stayed at the Morrison home before returning to Dunkerton. Authorities investigate the exposure and possible action against the physician.
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Frank W. Morrison
Tul
First Street
Grace Morrison
Dunkerton
Miss Morrison
Waterloo
B. EB. Morrison
Randolph Street
Morrison Hame
Dunikerton
Morrison
Tim
Street
Pink Pills and Health Tonic Promised for Debility
Public notice-like advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for general debility indigestion and weak health. It cites a testimonial from J G Havey of Chelsea Massachusetts who claims renewed strength and a return to work after using the pills. The notice promotes the pills as a blood tonic and diet aid available through local draggists and by mail order from Schenectady New York.
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Ywen
Cheless
Williems
Dr. Williams
William
al Drag Igta
Lot Sale Arranged for Hillside Addition
The Hillside addition lot sale is set for Tuesday June 4 with a tent lunch. Proceeds go to attract a large Waterloo industry and to finalize pending contracts. Music planned and stores may close in the afternoon. A detailed committee slate was announced at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Board of Trade
Hillside
Waterloo
Tuthill
W. P. Hoxle
Hope Martin
J. W. Wilby
A. F. Fowler
Geo. Leland
W. R. Jameson
J. Hall
T. W. Place
Rhea N. Cowin
H. ML Reed
D. Wangler
M. Bentley
Uw. Pack
F. M. Shores
J. R. Rectas
HP. Rath
H.W. Grout
Ce. W. Stilson
J. Wenner
G. W. Dawson
The
Commercial Club and Board of Trade
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Ion OF
Havertit
Fyror Fishermen
Raw Keen
Tsapeaes
Northwestern
M’kinley
Maries
Peter Isenhower
Isenhour
City Hall
S Ding Store
Watetico
Chaffer
BERK
ARS
Carben
OPUIL
Council
Iowa
Lhawen Et
Gantry Bros
Minneapolis
Spears
Marshalttown
Dusiness
Spellers
Dh. Riley
Jobo
Shehan
Buffalo Center
Laws
Land Matters
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