Local notes from New Hampton area dated Oct 7
Miss Lillian Gates visits Waterloo for a few days while Harry Padden visits from Waterloo to see friends. Mrs. C Lethel is very ill with dropsy. Miss Irene Tabbert and Mr. John Buehler wed in the Congregational Parsonage with Rev. J. Eakin officiating. Carl Schmott and Minnie Grossholy announce their marriage in Charles City. St Mary’s parochial school dedication at North Washington draws large crowd. cost about 12000 dollars. Mrs. Robert Richardson dies October 2 at her daughter’s home in Jonila after years of illness. Jonni Dowd and family return from Spokane after considering moving there but health prompted return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Gates
Waterloo
Harry Padden
C. Lethel
New Hampton
Irene Tabbert
John Buehler
Lawler
Eakin
Carl Schmott
Minnie Grossholy
Charles City
Schmott
St. Mary’s New Parochial School
North Washington
Robert Richardson
JH. 3D. Young
Jonila
Jonni Dowd
Spokane
Wash
Jubilee Farmers Work Amid Frost and Drying Ground
Oct 7 Jubilee reports a busy farming week with Jace and slike Olinger carting near Dewar, ground drying, last rain aiding plowing, Huck plowing on a rented farm, and widespread corn cutting marred by early frost. Milthwers haul millev ery day while others tilled and Hucks crews tested a steam engine on fields as John Weltzine and Schmitt-Felton crews labor. Leonard Weber visits, Albert Widdel spends Sunday in Dewar, and Jubilee’s baseball team reportedly disbanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jace Olinger
Slike Olinger
Near
Jubilee
Dewar
William Huck
Milthewers
John Weltzine
John
Jacob Schmitt
John Felton
Olinger Bros
Leonard Weber
Jesup
Peter Shuster
Littleton notes bridge work and visits in 1900s era
In Littleton and nearby areas, farmers haul fine potatoes to market while plans unfold for bridge abutment work. Gilbert Brant visits from Kirkwood, Carter's Carolinian Jubiles Singers are slated for a Presbyterian church concert, and local families host surprises and health recoveries. Public events include a Sunday school convention, a New England supper raising funds, and municipal notices on road and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wilson
Cedar ‘Rails
T. B. Bubham
Gilbert Brant
Pacific Coast
Lamont
Littietow
Jesup
C. .O. Meythaler
Ferndate Farm
Fayette
G. Cutshaw
Durham
Proctor
Robinson
Littleton
Older
Older, the Pioneer Showman, Recalls To the Ming of Mrs. . J. Meythaler
Blackhawk County
Fox Township
Gibert Brant
Triumph
Kirkwood
Ned
Seattle
Washington
Carter
Tripoli News Briefs and Local Notices From October
A compilation of town updates notes Joe Snelling sprained an ankle after a horse incident and Tripoli stores will close at 8 PM except Saturdays and before Christmas. It lists visitors from Waverly and Brooklyn New York, family gatherings in Omana and Glenwood Minnesota, a Bremer County Mutual Insurance meeting, and many social calls. A marriage in Glenwood and a doctor lecture series are mentioned along with obituaries and assorted visits around Waterloo and Washtenaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Snelling
Tripoli
Charles Prestein
Retaves
Waverly
Ed Gurney
Fannly
Omana
Bremer County Mutual Insurance Association
Tripon
Witthop
Flnofs
Herman Buenger
Readlyn
J. Marten
Theo. Pockels
Chas, Leverence
Wayerly
Clara Marten
Roshiine
Brooklyn
New York
al. Mathew
Bristow
Geo. Romi
Stall
al West
Florence
Edgar Witwer
Glenwood
Minn
Herman Warner
Waterloo
Matt. Ambroge
Wm. Tegtmoler
Franne Alves
Lois Mueller
Local News Roundup From Jesup and Vicinity
Oct 7 reports include potato digging, school openings at Remington Center with Misa Mabel Shinning, and social visits to Denver and Mt. Vernon township. Notable items: funerals, farm sales, rail and road trips, and locals like Mr. Schumacher and John Kurtz Jr. pursuing work in Indiana and South Dakota while ties to Waterloo and Denver remain strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Tracy
Cedar Falls
Albert Jolls
George Eddy
H.C. Schultz
Remington Center
Misa Mabel Shinning
Carl Schmidt
Denver
John Kurtz Sr
Willam Schroeder
John Fink
Hoy
Myre
John Kurtt Jr
South Dakota
Dakota
Janesville
Minteenta
Visi
August Felker
Julius Westfall
Mt. Vernon Township
Henry Shultto
Crain Creek
Herman Clausing
Henry Neveriman
Jotn Engelking
Waterloo
Will Dierk
Maxfield
Chris Nolting
Henry Fasse
Deonington Township
Westfall
Readlyn Sale Clerk and Town News Digest
Readlyn news notes list clerking the sale of Mr Heiderman who will move to Readlyn soon D Baldwin of Oelwein visited town Alma Delble stayed with grandparents last week Mr and Mrs Herman Thrall returned from Minnesota relatives Friday Charles Lehmhuil and carpenters began building the Fatchether home Monday Mrs H Buhman and Ion visiting Lat Clare relatives Mc and Mrs H Dunger attended Oltrogge and Greaning wedding Thursday Jane Thursday Mrs Will Tranks visiting relatives at Belmont E R Jesse of Oren was a visitor over Sunday Il Maley spent Sunday at Waterloo Will Brooks on a business trip to Dubuque Mrs Clemons of Dumont visited her sister several days last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace “McGlaughlin
Lettie Meythaler
Rena Alexander
Charles Melrosa
Jesup
Wilder Bardeen
Waterloo
J. B. Miller
Prairie Grove
Jane Alexander
Cherokee
Rose Wilson
Blanche Miller
Buena Vista County
Rateblerd
Independence
Ittleton
J. J. Meythaler
Miler
Buchanan County
Littleton Bridge
Perry Township
Littleton
New England
Charley McGlaughlin
Presbyterian Church
Otterville
W. Hoard
Heiderman
Readlyn
D. Baldwin
Oclwein
Alma Delble
Herman Thrall
Minnesota
Charles Lehmhuil
H.buhman
Ion
Lat Clare
H. Dunger
Oltrogge
Greaning
Jaine
Will Tranks
Belmont
E.R. Jesse
Oren
Maley
Will Brooks
Dubuque
Clemons
Dumont
Vernon and Area Visitors and Local Notices Mixed
Visitors include Mr and Mrs George Phelps of Shall Rock and Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson at Harry Bandfields. Mrs Hert Patten recovers from operation. Len Bartlett loses fur and clothing in farm fire. Insurance covers $3 of loss. John Ballou visits Waterloo then meets land seekers. Oct 8 Thimble Bee and Oct 14 box supper planned. Mrs Will Howe, Mrs Will Callaghan and baby visiting in Sanborn. Local notices advertise cemetery box supper and hot cafes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Phelps
Shall Rock
Frank Thompson
Hert Patten
Harrison Peck
Cedar Falls
Harry Bandfield
F. A. Henry
Wylia
Tire
Tote
Brandon
John Ballou
Waterloo
Tid
Peak
Vernon Thimble
Highland Cemetery Association
The
Christian Church
Eiverybody
Will Howe
Will Callaghan
Baby
Sanborn
Corwith Week Notes Include Illness and Fire Incident
Fred Miller and family visit Mary Miller and relatives near Archer Town and Tragg Mion. Oliver Zimmerman is seriously ill north of town. Grandma Rabe is improving. Millie Condlin returns from Minneapolis due to her father's illness. Miss Huttle Evenson hosts a party for Ralph Webster's children. Sterns starts a fire to burn a potato patch. area burned near John Silvers and Herman Miller. Frank Rich loses three middle fingers in a machine cog incident at Joel Burke's sorghum mill. doctors from Cedar Falls assist. he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwith
Fred Miller
Mary
Miller
Archer
Town
Tragg
Mion
Oliver Zimmerman
Grandma Rabe
Millie Condlin
Minneapolis
C. J. Cortright
L. Sterns
John Silvers
Herman Miller
Joel Burke
Frank Rich
Drs. Hearst and Hangen
Cedar Fails
G. A. Evenson
Mr. Rich
This Date in History Chronicle Highlights Key Events
A condensed timeline covers events ranging from 782 and independence acknowledged by Holland to notable 19th century occurrences. Included are captures on Lake Erie, earthquakes, river steamship losses, battles, presidential deaths, Chicago fire, Supreme Court oath, and Taft’s Shanghai welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Holland
Lake Erie
South America
BE. M. Collins
Sault Ste. Marie
Cleveland
Battle of
Berryville
Franklin Pierce
Concord
Hillsboro
N. H
Chicago
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Shanghai
China
John M. Clark Born in Bedeque Prince Edward Island
John M. Clark a PEI cabinet member and prominent public figure, born October 3 1854 in Bedeque, entered commercial life after schooling, began public career in 1904 as a provincial legislator, noted debater and temperance advocate supporting prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Clark
Prince Edward Island
Bedeque
Legislative Assembly
Clark
Land Rush At Chamberlain Draws Thousands For Land Registration
Hundreds roam streets seeking beds as about 5 000 visitors flood Chamberlain to register for public land. Hotels fill, private homes open, meals affordable, and registration offices operate from dawn to night with numerous agents soliciting applicants. Eligibility requires age 21, US citizenship or intent, limited land ownership, and intent for home use. A Waterloo Cedar Falls party travels by private car, recording a straw vote on presidential candidates during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Waterloo
Enger
United States
Cedar Falls
Bailey Bros
Killarney
Ghaubertini
Sheldon
Lindis Central J
Milwaukee Road
Aig
Pethdrney
Taft
Bryan
Lacey
Cummins
Milwaukee
Landseekers
Waterlos
Mitchel
Train Stoppage Sparks Citywide Sprint for Limited Seats
Conductor announced a 20 minute stop and crowds rushed to the business district to glimpse the corn package. At ten minutes, the Milwaukee trainmaster ordered immediate departure, leaving over 100 passengers behind including the Bailey brothers and several political contenders who failed to catch the train while reporters and others raced for passage. Some followed on a later section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Milwaukee
Bailey Bros. of
Cedar [Falls
Killarney
J. R. Rector
R.og. Thompson
Represen
Times-Tribune
Totg
Courier and Tribune
George Bradley
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Frank Stacbell
Germany
Dewar Creamery
Casper Bubner
Casper
Jessie Schmitt
John L. Schmitt
Oklahoma City
Will Rogers
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Guy Cone
Independence Cement and Tile
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C. L. Bright
T. F. Kenneally
Keech Fox
Chapman Lumber Yard
TF Kenneally
F. W. Harris
Albert Harris
Detroit
Mich
Chris
Cook
Boltes Weiser
Edna Sanford
Hert Miller
G. R.ak Wood
Deep
Vernon
Hollister
Wanagler
Scott
Bares
Srs Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Rosebud
H. F. Waldman
J. L. Bailey
N. M. Johnston
D. G. Merner
Rutledge Harris
Lester Consigney
A. W. LeValley
Minnie Jatoba
Thai
J. Bedford
P. M. Smith
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A. M. Rownd
Donald Ferguson
H. E. Sheerer
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Sioux Falls
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C. B
Tuem
Thurs
Sater
Bell
Waterloo Flour Market
Bakers Premium
Pioneer Family
East Fourth Street
Ine Ideal Steam
Lafayette St. Hill & Reed
Hoff & Gnagy
W. H. Marshall Grocery Cor. Commercial and
West Lif Sts
Iowa
Aristos
Knipp & Roth
Streo
J. R. Jackson
Osteopathic
Haure
Teem
Eyamixation
Waterloo City
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
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