Investigators Conflict Over Retired Committee Members
Report of trouble at Lillooet camp cites ousting of two committee members from an investigation into a company’s finances. D Hindman faded from the panel and George J Shoenhair was asked to retire after clashing with President Hancock over charging items. Estimates suggest two to five weeks to finalize the inquiry and clarify the firm’s condition amid a bank loss and stock sale questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillooet
White Dove of Peace
Coin- Pahoy
D. Hindman
Des Moines Insurance
George J. Shoanhair
Shoenhair
Hancock
Committee of Oficers
Company of Canada
Soule
Home Savings Bank
Funeral held after charges paid for soldier's body
Davenport October 7 preparations for the funeral of Barney Leonard halted when an Adams Express agent refused delivery until $42.55 in undertaker and express charges from Marshalltown were paid. The body had been shipped C O D and faced postponement until an old comrade settled the bill, granting a soldier's burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Barney Leonard
Marshalltown
Iowa
Adams Express Company
C. O
Bremer County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Annual Meeting
The Waverly Independent reports the Bremer County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association held its annual meeting in Tripoli last Saturday. President Homfighans led the session at 10 am, appointing a committee of J. H. Martin, Wm. Hildebrandt, and B. Cornforth to audit accounts. The afternoon committee found the secretary and treasurer's accounts correct, and the year showed a net gain of 177,923.00, the largest in one year, with nearly 25,000 more than the prior record year. Articles of reincorporation and by laws were read by Secretary Schukencht and ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Independent
Bremer County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Tripoli
Pres. Homfighans
J. H. Martin
Wm. Hildebrandt
Schuknecht
Bremer County association name change and officers noted
The Bremer County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association adopts a new name per state law, reflecting old officers Fred Bull as vice president and John Selensky as director. Masquerade ends in marriage as Hazel Wagner aged 14 and Fred Klausegger aged 18 elope from Afton, are captured in Chicago. City marshal prepares to return them for marriage. Hazel had church work and Sunday school role. Klausegger worked on the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Fred Bull
John Selensky
Irector
Afton
Chicago
Dawson
Jowerg
Hazel
Klausegger
Wazuerg
Young brakeman loses arm in railroad accident
Marshalltown reports a young brakeman, Fred McCullough of 210 South Fourth Street, on the Story City branch of the Iowa Central Railway, lost his arm between the hands and elbow Tuesday night. He had just begun braking days earlier after previous fire department service, resigning that position last Saturday to start his railroad career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Fred McCullough
South Fourth Street
Story City
Iowa Central Railway
McCullough
Missing man Hunt worries Iowa City business men
Worries over the sudden disappearance of John W. Hunt, once an Iowa City boy now in Oklahoma City, raise suspicions of a swindle involving 35000 to 50000 dollars. Hunt, a former local lawyer and land agent, vanished after visiting Iowa City and Chicago, leaving life insurance policies and mail yet unaccounted for. Locals hope for his return while friends seek clues in Chicago. Also, Waterloo visit by Iowa City business leaders earns praise from the Hampton Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Gcv
John W. Hunt
Oklahoma City
O. T
Bunt
Oklahoma
Anna Hust
Hare
John Hunt
Town University Law Department
Timat
John W. Slater
Haunt
Bessie Parker
State University
Okola-homa
A. Land Agency
Dr. E. Glap
D. F Sawyer
Hunt
Chicago
Tim
Ministers Report 160 On Platform At Upper Iowa Session
Davenport Oct 7 The Upper Iowa Methodist conference continued with 160 ministers presenting progress reports on resisting temptations and growth. Several ministers were placed on retired and supernumerary lists due to age and illness, with continued compensation. Transfers to other conferences were announced and Dr. B W Anderson urged more candidates for ministry. The afternoon honored the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society with Grace Todd and Mabel addressing the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Upper Iowa
Joyce
Treasury
W. H. Dyre
Dewitt
Davenrt
Clinton
Gould
Stephen Herben
Chicago
Epworth Herald
Ray
W. R. Dyte
J. R. Sanford
Colesburg
Forest Foote
Hazleton
C. H. Taylor
Silver Creek
Alonzo Camp
Morrison
C. E. Cogeeshell
Ilinois
H. M. Chambers
Oklahoma
H. L. Townsend
St. John's Hiver
FB. W. Anderson
New York
Methodist Board of ‘Education
Upper
Iowa
Anderson
Board of Education
Women's Foreign Missionary, Society
Mig Grace Todd
Chung King
China
Miss Mabel
Butler County Mutual Largest Claim From Lightning
Stockholders of the Butler County Farmers Mutual Insurance at Allison met for the annual directors’ session. The secretary reported total cash on hand and premiums, with a gain in in force insurance totaling 175,032 over the prior year. The storm on September 3 caused nearly $2,000 in losses, and Ippe DeVries's residence suffered the largest loss of 1,400. Directors earning over 100,000 in insurance included E B Hartson, L Lucas, J H Bickle, and W L Van Vinck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rack
Washington
T. J. DeVrica
Monroé
Joseph Linn
Allison
S. E_ Loomis
Beaver
A. T. Perrin
C. C. Wolf
Parketeburg
W. P. Miller
Mr. Wolf
Monroe Township
L. Lucas
Coldwater Township
Maig
T. Perrin
Beaver Township
Ippe DeVries
Butler County
E. B. Hartson
J. H. Bickle
W. L. van Vinck
Preacher Planned It Had Confidence In It
In Iowa Falls and Charles City residents rushed to buy stock in the Lillooet Mining scheme after Rev Mullholland, former pastor, promoted the venture from Frasier River gold hopes to a Canadian reorganized company. Town fever, large investments, and a rapid run up in stock price followed, then a market crash left many, including farmer Lake, ruined and blaming promoter Bliss despite early warnings by J H Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Falls
John Mullholland
Lilloget
Frasier River
Iowa Falls
Charles City
Lilloget Mining Company
British Columbia
States
Chimes City
Mullholland
People’s Church
Hee
Bliss
Iowa Lillooet
Law Lillgoet
Iowa
Canada
Rev
People's Church
Frasier
Lillooet
Roen Ag
Express
Washington
B. B. Bills
Byron
Litouet
J. H. Funk
Funk
Fisk
Mr. Funk
Meeting on electric line feasibility to Waterloo
Oct 6 Cedar Rapids Gazette reports absence of Colonel Dows delayed talks on routing an electric line by the R. & C. BL & P. Company. Delegations from Urbana Brandon Shady Grove Jubilee Gilbertville and surrounding towns discussed a possible line to Waterloo with Consulting Engineer Wardle. Another meeting is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Colonel Dows
R. & C. BL & P. Company
Cutizena
Waterloo
Urbana
Brandon Shady Grove
Jubilee
Gilbertvile
Wardle
Novel Reception Triggers Inquiry at Waterloo Inn
A Waterloo landlord followed an intended guest into a fitting room during a reception event. Authorities are reviewing the incident and consulting witnesses to determine any breach of privacy or safety norms. No charges announced yet and details remain under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Two Traveling Men Entertained In Waterloo Hotel
Two war veteran travelers Netz and Cecil received odd requests for Sunday lodging at the Metropole hotel Waterloo. Landlord Levy arranged a sky parlor with stalls hay and rock salt, plus a cracker box and a temporary manger, to amuse the guests while they rest before resuming their journey Monday morning. The men, known as grip enthusiasts, visit Waterloo often. one works for a perfume house and the other sells fountain pens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy
Metropole Hotel
Assiatanta
Netz
Cecil
Witega
Céeek
Neth
Cec
Waterloo
Mr. Levy
Knights of the Grip
Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With Dr King’s Pills
A Winchester Indiana man named M. M. Austin acted in a crisis when doctors could not help his wife with stomach and liver trouble. He used Dr. King’s New Life Pills which provided immediate relief and led to a cure. Sold for 25 cents at Wangler Brow and Todd’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Wangler Brow
Todd
Costs of Slifer trial questioned by readers
The Grundy County Republican reports clerk and auditor letters showing estimated total trial costs unlikely to exceed 3500 dollars. Expert witnesses may add up to 4 dollars per day, with actual amounts set by the court, and the county tax levy need not rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center Republican
Sliter
Republican
Wilcott
Moffett
Grundy Republican
Grundy County
Silfer
Geo
B. Elliott
Thomas
H.E. Moffett
Grundy Repubican
Board of Supervisory
Tam
C. E. Thomas
Oet
Elliott
Beisinger
Wood Diaca
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Bremer County Mutual
Farmers Fire Insurance Association
Rad McCullough
Iowa Central
Hampton Recorder
Business Men’s Association of
Adolph Meyer
A. B. McKee
H. O. Reed
L. C. Reed
FP. G. Bichar
W. D. Ott Henry Proctor
J. N. Mallon
Ha. Hophie
J. J. Roe
L. J. Sternberg
Tyon
Cole
Greene
C. Platt
Waucoma
W. A. Wolcott
Lamont
W. ©. Barclay
Gladbrook
Butler CO. Mutual
Farmers Insurance Association
Shell Rock News
Butler County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company
Court House
Directory
Fol
Weesciece Re
Shell Rock
Fremont
Seus
Bennetette We
Jackson
Jefferson
Monroe
Dayton
Pittsford
Butler
Ripley
Albion
Coldwater
Wagt Point
Rene
Preacher
Lilloort
Farmer Lake
Lake
Lillocet
Iis Farm
Mini
Ihg
Red Farm
Iuns
Biles
Lossing
Dubuque
Grundy
F. V. Fisher
Sioux City
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