Stout Murder Case Heard as Jury Is Empaneled
The Stout murder trial opened in Vinton with Judge Bradshaw presiding, C Nichols prosecuting for the state, and Kirkland & White defending. A jury of twelve was chosen from seventy-two. key witnesses include Bertha Montgomery and Drs Whitney and Chadbourne, with testimonies over competing accounts of the Sept 14 incident leading to Frank Stewart’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Nichols
Kirkland & White
Kirkland
Nichols
Bradshaw
Stout
Bertha Montgomery
Vinton
Frank Stewart
Roy Sheeta
William Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Lim
Vinton Stout
Ray Sheets
Wm. Stewart
C. M. Miller
Oficer Seeley
Hospital Officers Selected After Death of 4 F. Coolidge
Presbyterian hospital board met at Dr. Rohlf’s office in Henderson building to elect officers filling vacancies caused by the death of F. Coolidge. All members attended. President W. W. Marsh. Treasurer W. F. Curtiss. Trustee Nathan Northey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Hospital
Ofce
Rohlf
Henderson
F. Coolidge
W. W. Marsh
Trenenger
W. F. Curtiss
Nathan Northey
Rings Lost and Found in Broad Daylight Robbery
J A Jennings a street car conductor rushes to police to report his Lafayette Street room robbed of three valuable rings. He had stored the rings in his vest, planned to present one to his fiancée, and feared a postponed wedding. He later retrieved the rings, unsure if they were briefly misplaced or returned by the thief. Chief Swettner notes a mislaid article explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jennings
Jennings
Lafayette Street
Piolice
Sweitner
Injunction Hearing Over Dam Cause in Waterloo Case
City of Waterloo and board of health sue Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway to remove a cutoff at Sans Souci park arguing it blocks a natural watercourse, causes stagnant water and odor, and threatens health. Witnesses include local residents, physicians, and landowners while the railroad defends the dam as lawful and claims the bridge placement predates city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Board of Health
Cedar Falls
Westfeld
David Johnson
Andy McClellan
Henry
Jerry Call
J. C. Hartman
G. H. Sumner
Fran Knapp
R. E. Peterson
R. A. Coates
W. N. Green
J. F. Jones
Walter Smith
J. C
Johnson
Summersg
City of Waterloo Et al
Sans Souci Park
Westfield
Rea JSON
Itlis
Walter
Sith Gill
Aversat
Divorces Granted and A Large City Wedding Reported
Louise Graham and Thomas H. Graham granted divorce with alimony stipulation. Eva May Abrams awarded divorce by default, custody of child. Milford Logan and Guy Dring fined 25 dollars and costs for malicious mischief on a Central Ohio train. incident involved furniture tossed and a window broken. Miss Yionle Marian Northay and Mr. Charles Melville Howe wed at Christ Episcopal Church with detailed ceremony and wedding party descriptions. Local real estate petition, census notes, and Waterloo Canning Company activity also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Logan
Guy Dring
Parkersburg
Louise Graham
Thomas H. Graham
Eva May Abrams
Albert Abrams
Cedar River Dam Plans Threaten Local Park Resort
The case describes Cedar River and the Cutoff Dam shaping water flow to protect Cedar River park and Sang Souci park with cottages and summer resort appeal. Plaintiffs claim diversion endangers property values and park use. defendants seek dismissal and cost allocation against the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River Park
Ceder
Jef Waterloo
Taoge
Sana Souci
Sang Souci Park
Waterloo
Plaintie
Mrs Perry Dies From Clothing Fire At Home
Mrs Edward Perry, 75, died at 226 Webster Street after burns from a stove fire last Sunday. She could not extinguish flames and suffered severe burns to legs, feet, and hands before becoming nonverbal. Born October 25 1882 in Montreal, she moved from Detroit and Dubuque to Waterloo. Survived by nine children and many relatives, funeral at St Josephs Church with details to be announced. The groom Silas Howe is a local businessman with Northwestern College and Cornell ties. couple to live in Brandon after December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Perry
Webster Street
Mer de Mlsg
Burns
Ber Howe
Parry
Dubuque
Waterloo
Henry Drew
Spokane
Wash
Charley Perry
Frank Perry
Chicago
Oliver
Benjamin Petty
Welown
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
A Pretty Romance Ends in Waterloo Nuptials
Miss Mattin A Hubbard and Bir Jack W Sutherland wed in the parlors of the C L Kingsley home at high noon Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev Geo We Hinkle with a small circle of relatives and intimate friends. The bride, a nurse at Presbyterian hospital, cared for the groom during his appendicitis. After a brief luncheon the couple departed for Chicago to begin their life together, a home prepared by the groom awaits. The bride is a well known Waterloo young lady, daughter of George Hubbard, educated at Mt St Joseph's Dubuque. The groom is a civil engineer who came to Waterloo with Chief Engineer J F Lacock for local surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Fish
Dora Brownell
Waterloo
Janesville
M. H. Smith
Cedar Falls
John Malant
Hunteck County
J. K. Gibbs
H. H. Green
Decorah
L. Jennings
J. D.maynard
D. K. Smalling Sr
New York State
Frank Briner
Wallace Ballantine
West Virginia
Sidney Shaffer
Steve Holmes
Gibbs
Hancock
Mike
Frank Sharp
Texas
Rev
Fas
Presbyterian Church
Ceder Falls
Ttrustee
H. Ballantine
J. W. Bennett
EB. H. Rich
J. B. Johnston
J. C. Hand
BE. L. Jennings
Wm. Harrison
Conustan
Harry Winner
Nora
Springs
Omaha
Hugh Ballantine
Florence [Schuster
Beloit
Wis
Mattin A. Hubbard
Bir
Jack W. Sutherland
C. L
Sutherland
Channing
Stricker Dian
Geo. We Hinkle
J. FP. Lacock
Tow
Johnson Rohlf and Johnson Wed in Westminster Church
Dr Edward L Rohlf and Miss Luella Johnson were married byRev W B Sandford at Westminster Presbyterian church. Bridesmaid Miss Margaret Galloway nurse at Presbyterian hospital and best man Dr Huntoon, a colleague. After the ceremony the party dined at Ellis hotel and left for Chicago at 4 40. Dr Rohlf, a well known physician and Blackhawk county coroner, heads the hospital nursing staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lb. Rohlf
Luella Johnson
Marlage
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. B. Sandford
Margaret Galloway
Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Johnson
Dy. Huntoon
Mira Johnson
Mattie A. Hubbard
Jobuson
Rohit
Jonason
Ellis Hotel
Chicago
Rohlt
Blackhawk County
Postal Card Stamp Trick Died In Transit Ruling
Postal cards with a missing stamp read through transparent envelopes require a regular stamp under new postal rules. The post office states that stamped cards with holes above the stamp remain nonmailable, even when placed in these envelopes. Dr. E G Hildebrand and Dr. C A Hoxie traveled to Chicago for dental business and to attend the world’s championship games between the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Mlea
Eg, Hildebrand
Cc. A. Hoxie
Chicago
Chiago Cubs
Detratt Tigers
Upper Iowa conference edict sparks eldership debate
Cadur Falls Oct 9 The ninety second Upper Iowa conference session opened with communion led by Bishop F. McDonald. About 200 preachers arrived as W J Slingerland was elected secretary and other officers chosen. District reports show growth but crowds warn over presiding elder appointments and six year terms. Debate centers on new appointments by Bishop McDowell to ease regional tensions. Governor Cummins temperance stance draws mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadur Falle
Upper Iowa
Wao. F. McDonald
S.J. Horben
AV. A. Shanklin
C. Bronson
A. M. Billingsley
de. W. H. Slingerland
W. J. Slingerland
J. R. Haaner
Linn
W. F. Spryas
4.T. Gruwell
Wi. Lease
W. B. Albrook
Davenport
Upper Laws
Cedar Falla
Pow Balay
Joyce
T. J. Ieeming
Decorah
Dubuque
McDowell
Ila
Aistret Bbull
North“west Iowa
MeDowell
Upper Town
Cummins
Cedar Falls
Epyworth League
Stephen J. Herben
Chicago
Epworth Herald
Henley
Indiana
Iowa
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SURY
Wiliam Stout
Spran
Park Avenue
Sydhmore Street
Brady Avery
Board of Presbyterian Hospital
Emmet Blowers
Igs
East Eitta Street
Wille Atteq
Company
Glalma
Promo
Northey-Howe
Joe and
W. H. Silver
Roy
LOGAN
DRING
Mrs. Louise Graham
Mrs
Evan
May Abrams
Christ Episcopal Church
Yionle Marian Northay
Silas Northey
Chas. Melville Howe
Jay J. Dimon
Greek Church
Mansfield
Ohio
Geo. W. Hinkle
Christ Church
Thia City
Harriette Doughtry
Joe
W.H
Schubert
Mendelssohn
Star of Hope
Saeva
Mundelyand
Court House
Fred. L. Northey
Alice Johnson
Josephine Lichty
Laura Wels
Daisy Sheppard
Oskaloosa
Myrtle Ruth Strickler
Belvidere
St. Paul’s London
Bitar
Eden
Eugene Marie Howe
Evanston, IV
Eugenie Marie Howe
Merars
Char! Sommers Young
Thomas Rady Tallmadge
Guy la
Jonn Emerick
Waterloo Canning Company
Linden Place
Sycamore Street
R. &. Peterson
Peterson
Sans Souci
Wellington Street
Iettle and
Stoam
Ung
Samuel Crocker
Oklahone
R. Towne
Kansas City
Mr. Wood
Miss Wood
Minneapolis
Mike Hoagie
William McKee
Muscatine
W. R. Conuict
Eyanaton
Howe
East
Northwestern College
Cornall University
Brandton
Johnson-Rohlf
Upper
Siding Eldership
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