Elopement Scare Ends With Pair's Capture Near Waterloo
A 13-year-old Myrtle Carpenter and 17-year-old Jimmy Brooks were found and arrested after planning to elope from a rural home twelve miles northeast of Waterloo. Police followed leads from Myrtle's family and located the couple, who fled through a back door as officers closed in. Myrtle expressed affection for Brooks before the arrest, and both were taken to local authorities for handling.
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Attie Atyrtte Carpenter
Tower
Jimmy Brooks J
Jimmy
Carpentera
Waterloo
Myrtle
Wesl
Hazlett
Brooks
Shilliam Addition
Cavera
Jimmy Ja
Papa
Mears
Jim
Birthday party surprises mark small town gatherings
A series of short notes details birthday and social gatherings in a midwestern town. Relatives and friends host surprise parties at homes on Logan avenue East Highth street Vine street and West Fifth street with meals, games, music, refreshments and socializing. Local clubs and church groups plan future events and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattonsmen
C. C. Hunter
Randolph Street
Gari, Christensee
Misa Blanche Dickson
Tleru
Justice A. B. Switzer
BR. E.chaffee
Logan Avenue
M. Cheney
East Highth Street
Marjorie Cheney
T. F. Riley
Horace Egbert
Mrs. Barnes
Vine Street
Mr. Barnes
Fred Hobl
West Fifth
Tessie Etchingham
Muscatiie
Marsh
West Fourth Street
Margaret Conner
Bickingham
Iowa Telephone Company
Waterlooo area notes and railroad updates in brief
Local items report engineers and workers resuming duties between Waterloo and Freeport, a baby birth on Sunday, and visitors in town. The piece notes Central shops output growth, plans to expand, job shifts, and a work train to Dyersville while detailing bank payrolls and a Rock Island verdict, plus Iowa railroad inspections across multiple lines.
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Chas, Kelley
Freeport
Charles A. Parker
East Fourth Street
Frank Middleton
Melbourne
Wisowa Lumber Co
Jou Gindt
R. R. Yi M
GC. A
Will Refi
Ana
Tim. Dolan
Twa
Towa Falla
Thay
Central
John Marker
Legenere
Ind
Lou Marker
Argyle Street
Dyersville
Thomas
Burchard
Pronk Krider
Mar Shalltown
Krider
Clermont Harold High
Sporle
North End
Charles City
High
Hart-Patt Engine Co
Ita oWnera
R P. Howell
Iowa City
Canfield
Rock Island Railway
Supreme Court
Milwaukee Road to Locate Shops in Prairie du Chien Next Year
Reports say the Milwaukee Road will place shops and division headquarters in Prairie du Chien next year after moving the headquarters from North McGregor in 1896. Lack of adequate yard space in North McGregor is given as the reason for the shift.
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Milwaukee Road
Prairie du Ghien
North McGragor
Community Announcements for Various Local Groups
A roundup of club meetings and social events lists dates from November 13 to 20. Groups include G.I. to B. of L. B Regular, Euchre Club, W. R. C. Ladies reception by Lady Maccabees, Temple Rebekah Lodge practice, Town Legion of Honor Waterloo Lodge, Westminster Literary Society, F and A M Waterloo Lodge, Cedar Hive, Daughters of Isabella, Special Hive I O V, Ladies Industrial Society at First Congregational Church, and a community supper for men.
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G.I. A
B. of
L. B
Dad
Walnut Street
Masonic Temple
Rhis
Cedar Hive
Watéroo Hive
Daughters of Isabella
P. H. O'Neil
East Fourth Street
Secial Hive
I. O
Waterloo Pennant Flap Sets Stage For City Readiness
Water loo officials debate display of the state league pennant amid street height constraints. S. l. Vale reports city day staffs are too low to keep the banner aloft and a cross-street rope across buildings may be needed. A meeting of fans will decide exhibition plans. The rest of the column recounts a village hero tale of Ben Watson and Myra Underhill and a cricket anecdote about Hodge the cow keeper.
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Waterloo
S. l. Vale
T& Western
Kentucky
Ben Watson
Myra Underhill
Harper
Miss Underill
Alatson
Tabby Wilson
Ben
Myra
Myry
Bau
Mary
Force of Habit and Odd Misreads in Daily Life
A discussion on habit explains that repeated actions become automatic saving time and energy. It notes habit as a force shaping behavior sometimes called system, yet warns not to let habit hinder useful work. A humor column features curious student slips and a quip by Senator Sorgham about political clarity.
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Galesburg
Chicago
Burlington
Quinty
Qurious
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Vyetter'& “Waters
Cloak House of
Myrtle Carpenter
Sign City
Jimmy Brooks
Orino
Ask
Wangler Bros
J. K. Joduv
Elks’ Hat Myers
Gretchen
Kirmesse Elke! Hall
Ers
Pythian Sisters
Mesdames
J.B. Shanewise
Geo. E. Lichty
Mrs. Hobl
Church Choir
Christ Church
Hinkle
J. H. Easley
Amy Baskey
Easley
Bank of the Maccabees
Myers’ Orchestra
Sam Peterson
CO. A. Kingsley
Wellington Street
George Kennedy
Irving Street
W.H. Barnes
Mra
F. EB
McStay
Frances Rainbow
J. J. Rainbow
Indies
First Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows Temple
Dick Cherney
J.B. Burmer
Harrison Street
Ere Do-Si-Do Club
W. A. Dobson
Elmatreet
Warner
J.J. Knapp
Hood
I. W. Bouldin
Tantdin
Logic House
Knapp's Drug Store
The
Dr. Bouldin
Kistner
Pi Jeiffeson Streat
Lows Pudge
West Astacio
Reridace
Lay
Iowa Central
Supt. Noonan
Mississippi River
Keithsburg
Ulnois
Sucker
Hlinais
Manly Junction
Marshalltown
Algona
Wriday
Sury City
Oselagka
State Center
Montezuma
Newton
Muggleton Eleven
Puddleton
Hodge
Tiave
Senator Sorgham
Washington Star
Waterloo Theatre
Alu. Busby
Jules Murray
Florence Gear
Vassar
Panama
Great Canal
Dreamland
Clay Michael
Leo Kelley
Moving Pictures
Franz Rainer
ED Reeves
Kenny Joe
Jeanette Lee
G. H. Eighmey
W. L. Simmons
Bite
Dubuque
W.C. A
Miss Wright
Ayer
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