Great Murder Case and Hanover Guilty Verdict
Vinton Iowa October 5 Special trial of Frank Hanover of Shellsburg for highway robbery ended with a guilty verdict after a brief jury deliberation. Hanover had prior crimes including burglary in 1903 and a conditional pardon in 1904 that led to renewed imprisonment. The court listed several cases to conclude public criminal business and directed a special jury panel for the upcoming murder in the first degree and manslaughter trials, set for Tuesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Frank Hanover
Shellsburg
Hanover
Sully
Anamosa
Wirth
Nuizance
Worley -Ruike
Cora McKeen
Fred Yacobs
Stata Dor Rapids
State
Nuigance
Btate
James Madison
Vanke
Stout
Baumgardner
Man killed near Garrison after Cedar Rapids carnival
George Wright formerly of Vinton now in Minnesota, a farm hand from Garrison, was picked up Friday morning by the westbound Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific crew a mile east of Garrison in a mangled condition. He had attended the Cedar Rapids carnival the prior night and likely fell from the carnival special. Coroner Latham took charge. an inquest is expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Iowa
Det 5
George Wright
Minnesota
Garrison
Chicago
Hock Iceland
Pacific
Cedar Rapids
Coroter Latham
Woman after many saloons Keokuk petitions filed
Anna Foster filed seventy seven petitions in district court seeking injunctions against saloons and wholesale houses in Keokuk Fort Madison and nearby Lee county towns. Suits target selling intoxicants and declare nuisances with $25 statutory penalties per case totaling 1925. Cases listed against Regicuk Fort Madison Montrase Franklin Donnell yon and others. Foster claims county residency but is not Keokuk resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Anna Foster
Fort Madison
Lee County
Regicuk
Montrase
Franklin
Donnellyon
District Court
Lofton
Ee County
Guardian Named for McClure Estate After Mental Decline
Olive R McClure will be appointed guardian of the estate of Col William B McClure who was confined to Independence asylum weeks ago for treatment. He was a Civil War pensioner receiving 12 50 per month, but mental illness has left him unable to manage finances. Superintendent omits improvement and warns the guardian may be required as his condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive R. McClure
William B. McClure
McClure l
Peraon
Wasp
Asylumo
Independence
Pioneering Mrs Magdalena Lichty Passes Away in Blackhawk County
Magdalena Lichty, a longtime settler living in the blue house on the blue house road in Orange township, Waterloo, died Saturday morning. Born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, she came to Blackhawk County forty-seven years ago with her husband and family. Survivors include sons Carl, F. D., A. J., Jacob, and daughters Lydia Brown, Elizabeth Peck, and Adaline Lichty. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 11:00 AM at the South Waterloo church, Rev. A. I. Blough presiding, with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalena Lichty
Blackhawk County
Orange Township
Lichty
Mr. Lichty
Adaline
Somerset County
A. I. Blough
South Waterloo Johurch
Democrats Plan Stock Purchase for 1908 County Incorporation
Democrats of Blackhawk county met at Boies Law building to discuss forming a $30,000 incorporation for political purposes in the 1908 campaign. Attendees included P. J. Martin H. B. Boieg John Young M. Locke and others. Several shares reportedly taken as plan to sell stock proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
William Jennings Bryan
Blacktawk County
Boies & Law
Fourth Street
P. J. Martin
H.B
Boieg
John Young
B. Locke
Ste! 2
Conflict of Clergy Pastor in Omaha Church
Local Methodist church faces a leadership dispute as a former Waterloo pastor who served three years is identified with the Omaha congregation. Community members seek clarity on succession and church governance amid tensions.
Town and Township Notes From Waterloo Area News
Community updates describe Mr Tegimeier leaving Follett Emert after two years, local entertainment for J L Staobelana family and Emil Webber, and a large pumpkin weighing 150 pounds hauled toward Waterloo for prize chances. Wedding plans include Fred Welter and Miss Haste at Gelwein, with Welter a Joe Fuchs grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegimeier
Tegiméiar
Follett & Emert
J.-L. Staobelana
Emil Webber
Barclay
Matt
Lille
D. EB. Metcalf
Chas. Breitzman
Henry Poyner
Poy
Waterloo
Fred Welster
Miss Haste Svill
Gelwein
Mr. Welter
Joe Fuchs
Oelwein
Huge corn show opens in Chicago with rich prizes
The largest corn exposition in agricultural history opens in Chicago Oct. 5 and runs for two weeks. It highlights the western corn belt role and aims to inspire farmers and manufacturers who use corn. Sixteen thousand dollars in cash prizes plus special awards for four Texas farms and several individuals are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colt
Texas
Oddities and aid stories from a rural community
A jumble of notes records gifts of household fur, a 36 pound skunk killed, corn exhibits, windmill and tower purchases, farm losses, and aid to a distressed family. Overseer Klingaman aided the poor for four days, housing a starving family before they moved on. A man misappropriated funds from charity and a widow Harting died at age 79.
Damages Awarded in Blast Injury Case and Related Notices
The article reports on a settlement where Bernard Barnholzer receives 1750 for a granite blasting accident while employed by C. W. Goeller, with partners Edwards & Dongley and Mrs. Louis Fable involved. It outlines prior lawsuits, amended petitions against Litchfield Manufacturing for a jointer accident, and a divorce decree for Jennie E. Smith. It also recounts a drunkenness case involving Fannie Haim and a watch loss incident linked to a saloon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Barnholzer
W W. Goeller
William I. Ingledun
Litchfeld Manufacturing Company
Smith
Jennie E
Jobe M
Drunkenness Case Lands Woman Ten Days In Jail
Fannie Baum faced Judge Van Metre on a drunkenness charge and pleaded guilty, receiving ten days in the county jail. Chief Swettzer detained her after Edward Lochout of Cedar Walls accused her of trying to steal his watch and chain valued at 380. She initially denied robbery, then confessed, producing the timepiece from a secret repository in her wardrobe. Lochout and Baum became acquainted in jail, sharing whispered conversations through grated windows. Lochout was later released after no bill was found against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Baton
Lochout
Lochaut
Fapole
Fannie Haim
Sud
Fannie Baum
van Metre
Swettzer
Edward Lochout
Cedar Walls
Wela
Nesbit family reunion recalls quarter century gap
The Nesbit family gathered in Waterloo for a multi day reunion with visits to Dr M Nesbit at 889 West Third Street, then to William Nesbit in Barclay township and Robert and Edward Nesbit homes. Descendants traveled from Rockford Illinois to Waterloo, reminiscing, touring the city and countryside with guests from Dakota, Kinwau, St Paul and Belle Center Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbit
M. Nesbit
West Third Street
William Nesbit
Barclay Township
Robert Nesbit
Edward Nesbit
Waterloo
Rockford
Independence Avenue
Barclay Townahi
Thomas, Nesbit
Dakota
John Nesbit
Kinwas
Anna McCornack
St. Paul
For Sweet Charity 10 Change Constitution Direction
Meeting of the Associated Charities discussed electing officers on October 14 and amending the constitution to make the mayor an ex officio member of the board. Nominees were listed for the east and west sides, with a scheduled directors’ meeting to select officers. Charity work reported from January to September 1907 includes receipts, garments, fuel, shelter, and services provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitties
J. T. Rector
Directure
Hostetter
Rey
W. H
Rollins
C. B. Stilson
Weatside
J. F. Kilngaman
Becker
Royal Ladies
Mra
Hl.o. Kellay
Women’s Relief Corps
Enos
Walnut Street Baptist Church
J. H. Williams
First Congregational Church
McCreagan
Tay Pane
Waterloo Associated
Salvation Army
Gen Booth to Chicago for weeklong Salvation Army visit
General William Booth, head of the Salvation Army, arrives in Chicago for a week of public meetings. He will speak at the Colonial theatre in the morning and afternoon, preside at a Governor De Neen event, and address audiences in the auditorium at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Booth
Salvation Army
Glover
Boot
Colonial Theatre
de S Neen
Devendorf Named Secretary for Wageley Work Plan
F M Devendorf chosen as secretary of the Ideal association to succeed B A to be reorganized. He will start November 1 from Ridgewood NM and lead a new drive with Wageley as gym instructor. Board plans include reorganizing, adding a fourth story or converting the auditorium to dormitories or a swimming pool as improvements resume with about 8,000 still outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Devendorf
Ridgewood
AR Bads
Dubuque
Davendorf
East
Deven‘dorttain
Independence
Jes Moines
New Jersey
Ideal Association
Oficera
Wageley
A. A. Wageley
Tebor Construction
Seere- Devendort
Death of a Young Mother at Home
Mrs C J Wilcox died Friday night at 1808 East Fourth Street from heart failure after months of ill health. She leaves a husband and four children, the youngest two weeks old. Funeral arrangements are not yet set, but services are expected in this city with interment at Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Whitcox
East Fourth Street
C. J. Wilcox
Wilcox
Baan
Clothing Firm Coming to Waterloo Steely Block Leased
Steely Block on East Fourth Street has been leased for a month to the Iowa Clothing company. They will bring a stock of furnishings to Waterloo and open to the public October 1 percent. The firm has obtained a transient merchant license for thirty days and is currently located in Manchester. They will test the market for a month and may relocate permanently if successful. Marriage licenses issued: Harvey Th. Fish 54 Janesville and Dora Brownell 40 Janesville. Arthur Davis 19 Laporte and Myrtle Yarrow 18 Laporte. Permission to wed granted Davis by his only living relative, Mrs. Alice Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Clothing Company
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Manchester
Harvey Th. Fish
Janesvile
Dora Brownell
Janesville
Arthur Davis
Laporte
Myrtle Yarrow
Davis
Alice Gardner
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Baumgartner
G. A
Cummins
Des Moines
United States
Roosevelt
Hepauln
Europe
A. B. Cummitus
Bonaparte
Allison
W. H. Rolling
Congregational Church
Cleveland
Ohio
L. M'Clure
HAWK
Soo Re
Loveland
Omaha
Waa
Methodrat Church
Dewar
Prank Ni Ihveland
Fiat Methodist Episcopel
Elmeéy
World Herald
Arcige
T. A. Mebianta
Fem Ing
North Nebraska
Methodist Church
McDowell
Dr. Loveland
Hosman
Love
Hill
Lt. Buhner
John Tegimeier
Schmitt Bros
Crane Creek
Mra. N. BE. Becker
Des Molons
George Spangler
Winthrop
T. Spangler
Aurora, Il
Wallace
Waukegan
Ill
K. P. Chym
Alberlain
East Second Street
Marian Adams
Fredericksburg
The
City
L. A. Weldeman
Mabelle Adams
L. J. Belover
Geys
Fa Chas
Brettemannae
Gao
Aeerdels
Nair Raymond
Charley
T. Turner
J. H. Rigdon
George
Kruger
Mheéang
Anna Willer
C. R
Walker Bundey
Klingaman
Hayley
Bloomington
J. F. Kilingaman
Williama
Nop
West Side
John‘ Duns
Wwe
Harting
Ter
Charles
Henry
Cone
Olinger
Nick Subertz
Fred
George Wellman
Olinger Bros
Christ
Bauer
Nick Fishels
Will
John Steubenrauch
Benard Barnholzer
Clear Hall
Edwards & Dongley
Louis Fable
Bernard, Barnholzer
W. Goeller
Rannna
Young Barnholser
Fable
Bernard Barnholser
Lous Fable
Va. C
ED. Loghout
Gourtry Jal
Atore
Siora
Gen. Booth
F. M. Devendorf
KEW Secretary
Y. WM. CA
A. R. Eads
W. J
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