Gravel Pit Court Contentions Rise Over Cause
A dispute centers on a gravel pit with court contention over the alleged cause of action. Plaintiffs assert ownership and right to extract materials while defendants dispute the claim and seek dismissal. The case hinges on mineral rights and property boundaries.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Frank B. Miller
Bagis
Betas
Cedar Falls Township
Plaintif
Plainti
Athera
Thomas Mitchell
Plaintin
New factory coming to west side under Boynton plans
J F Boynton of Toledo Iowa eyed site on riverwest bank and plans for a factory to begin operation within months. Boynton incorporated June 20 and has quietly arranged for location. Waterloo firm and Keokuk bid before Muscatine and Cedar Falls cases. officers listed include J F Boynton president and M J Krczek secretary.
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J. F. Boynton
Toledo
Iowa
Went Ste
Boynton Company
Boynton
Muscatine Keokuk
E. Boynton
M. J. Krczek
Todd Kelly Nuptials At Shell Rock Church
The marriage of M H Kelly and a Waterloo brides was held at 10 30 Tuesday morning at St Josephs Church in Waterloo. Very Rev Father Mark Cooney officiated. Witnesses included relatives and intimate friends. The bride previously lived in Shell Rock and worked as a bookkeeper. the groom is a Waterloo attorney and prominent K C member. The couple left for a 10 day Chicago tour and will reside in Waterloo.
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Shell Rock
M.H. Kelly
Waterloo
Father Mark _Cooney
J. Joseph's
Baring
Wangler Drug Store
K. C
Chicago
Watertoo
Frosts Hit Iowa. Missouri Sees Some Damage
Frosts across Iowa caused some garden and late corn damage in St. Joseph Missouri report. Des Moines notes a light frost last night with minimal impact and corn already sold a week earlier.
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Iowa
Missouri
St. Joe
Bes Moines
Girl Love Worries Man Before Suicide in Kansas
Samuel Whitlow a wealthy grain merchant confessed that May Saps, twenty, killed herself after unrequited love. He said he had taught her at school and that they were intimate, meeting the night of her death when he urged her to stop loving him. May Saps was a niece of Col. Win Supp, former Democratic state central chairman.
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Kansas
Samuel Whitlow
May
Whitlow
Gad
Col
Win Supp
Democratic State Central Committee of
Kan
Cattle Buyer Jud Stevenson Dies Suddenl
Shell Rock October 8 J. Ware cattle buyer Jud Stevenson aged 42 collapsed and died in a barn while hitching his horses. In robust health prior to the seizure, he left a widow with no children and was well known across Butler and Blackhawk counties for years. Born in Shell Rock, he spent his life there and built many friendships.
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Shell Rock
Spencial
Jud. Stevenson
Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Butler
Blackhawk
J. Ware
Stell Rock
Ten Days to Close Financial Talks for Foundry
The adjourned annual meeting of the Commercial club and Board of Trade elected officers including President J. E. Cutler and Treasurer F. J. Biehmey. The Malleable Iron Works asked for ten days to arrange a new foundry site in Litchfield addition, with the extension granted. Promoters, after a vacation, expect to finalize negotiations within ten days and proceed with the oil foundry and related plans.
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Conmencial' Club
Board of Trade Wasi
F. E. Guiler
E. E. Peek
W. A. Wilson
H. EB. Manhard
R.A. Doty
Reed
J. H. Kuhns
J. J Knzpp
WM. Law
J.fowler
FB. Dietrick C. Fowler
Irus Works
Litchfield
Board of ‘Trade
Izetory
Waterloo Fans Honor Manager Boyle With Diamond Token
Waterloo fans presented manager Frank Boyle with a diamond testimonial after praising his work leading the 1907 Town State league team. The meeting at City Hall also discussed merging two baseball associations and the possibility Boyle returns in 1908.
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Frank Boyle
Waterloo
Hell
B. St! Shannon
Boyle
James Myers
P.J. Martin
H. B. Maynard
S.J. Wale
William Ewald
Old Association
Williams
Changes in newspaper making april 1881 prices quoted
In April 1881 Chicago Daily Times front page was all advertising while news was sparse on inner pages. The eight column, twenty four page issue carried telegraphic matter and ads for groceries and goods. Prices include sugar 8c, flour $6 per barrel, tea 74c per lb, prunes 6 lbs $1, peaches $1, tomatoes 1.80 per dozen, oysters 4c per can, crackers 4c per lb, tea 35-78c, coffee 15-30c, carpets 15c to 1.00 per yd, a Walnut Street Chicago house $3,000 with 25 by 160 ft lot.
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E. F. Wise
Chicago Daily Times
Iy Ie
the Times
Telegraphia
Er Pond
California
Japan
Walnut Street
Chicago
Waterlooans 10 Wed Divorce Licenses In Marion County Record
In Marion county last week thirty two couples were granted marriage licenses, averaging over five per day. Notable unions include Frederick G. Bistrop and Philip the Tulp, both of Waterloo, Forest Young of Waterloo with Bladys Belcher of Lagorte City, and Floyd Evans and Mary Liggett married at Cedar Rapids at Rev Lockwood’s home. The newlyweds will reside in Waterloo.
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Marion
Linn ‘County
Waterloo
Frederick G. Bistrop
Philip the Tulp
Forest Young
Bladys Belcher
Lagorte City
Floyd Evans
J. P. Evans
Vinton
Mary Liggett
J. W. Trask
Cedar Rapids
Lockwood
M. 1
Towns and People Notes From Local District
A compact Neighbors column records names and small events including weddings and engagements in Peru Illinois and Waterloo Iowa. It notes Mr Philips and daughter Mrs Brown visiting family in Wa verly, Frank Staebelle and William Presba with a sick mother, and social events such as Mrs Ida C Barron sale and Anna Bisse wedding. Local sports mention Readlyn and Dewar scores with players named Rummel Richman Mush Baisch and Barelay. Averages and counts from Blackhawk county marriage licenses are given, plus a church function in Jesup and a Readlyn ball game recap.
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Mr. Philips
Peru
Ira Kirchner
Whit Sass
Waterloo
Mike Strebel
Barsclay
Rens
General’ Assembly
Anna Bisse
William Sadler
Holy Honda
Father Hotsfield
Jesup
Barclay Catholic Church
Sin
Will
Readlyn
Dew
Dewar
Rummel
Richman
Mush
Baisch
Bandy
Koch
Dewar —A
Ortner
Lanagan
M. Ortner
Barelay
Helplé
Youngblood
Annie Lanigan
Williams
Mrs. Duffy
Fin& Week
Margaret Dolly
Willard
Tr Havelay
Dave Heiple
Undergraduates Session Opens in Cedar Falls Conference
The Upper Iowa conference undergraduates gather at the Methodist church for oral examinations. A board of examiners led by W. Troy and others oversees the four-year theological course required for ordination as elder. Candidates span admission, first to fourth years with numerous named ushers and attendees noted. A separate family obituary and local items about farms, visits, and a barn fire are also summarized.
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Cedar Falls
Upper Iowa
Methodist
Fire Proof Barn Plans and Local Notices From Waterloo Area
Oct 7 notes report births and local events in FOSS MT. VERNON plus moves and visits. Updates include a baby girl born October 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Shapaun, farewell at B.A. Decker’s, a large crowd at a Boles dance, and various local health and work notes. Also covered are plans for a fireproof street car barn near Cedar Falls with brick and steel, four tracks, and 800 feet of trackage, plus new interurban cars and manufacturing updates from McGuire Paris.
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Wil Shapaun
Jenasville
Boles
Gena Wallace
Grete Newell
Mra. Z. I. Aikey
Dor Smaking
Amaca Fluree
Norrison Peck
Cedar Fells
Ricker & Brutualist
C. D. Case
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Northern
Broadway
Fie
J.J. Cummings
McGuire Manufacturing Company
Paris
Gomé
Cedar Falla
Enos A Mills to Speak on Our Friends the Trees
Enos A Mills of Colorado, noted forestry authority, will give a lecture titled Our Friends the Trees at the Universalist church on Tuesday evening October 15. Also noted, a State Federation of Woman's Clubs gathering in Denver featured a striking speech about the seasons by Enos Mills, described as powerful and inspiring. Scattered nails along Hast Park avenue create puncture hazards for vehicles and bicycles, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage linked to lumber traffic.
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Enos A. Mills
Colorado
Universalist
Denver
Col
Mas. Milla
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Hast Park Avenue
Lafaystté
Waldut
Fire Engineers Meet Opens Thirty Fifth Convention
Washington October 8 delegates from US and Canada attend the thirty fifth annual convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers in the capital. Four hundred delegates gather for a three day session with an opening address and a visit to the White House. Memorial services to be held this evening. Also noted are local social items concerning families and a school ticket distribution planned for Saturday at Chaudougas Park.
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Washington
International Association of Fire Engineers
United States
Canada
White House
First Brethren Church Holds Quarterly Business Meeting
At the First Brethren church quarterly meeting Rev.6 led the recall of the former in charge pastor after a year of service. The financial report praised the flourishing church and listed newly elected officers including Superintendent W Landis Assistant Superintendent Treego Secretary Helen Metz Treasurer Marie Strayer Pianist Lillian Dietz and cradle roll superintendent Mrs. Banhor. Real estate transfers filed Monday include Francis Cotter to Toho Mey land in Troy Township and Allen Lichty acquiring lots in Waterloo with transfers totaling $2281.
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First Brethren Church
W. Landis
Treego
Helen Metz
Treasurcer
Marthe Strayer
Lillian Dietz
Cradle Rol
Mre
BanHor
Seewerr
Francis
Cotter
Toho Mey
T. Gerlar
Jane
Ward
Allen G
Lichty
W. Waterloo
J. Bickley
Allen J. Lichsty
Loto We
Waterloo
Mackown trial ruling clears indictment in arson case
Judge Wright ruled the MacKown indictment legal but noted irregular jury drawing. Trial for arson and embezzlement to continue after demurrer and preliminaries. Also reports Beauford Beaufour expedition members in Chicago area near Beauford seek relief after nearly a year at sea. There is no land spotted according to Ernest Dekoven Leffingwell of the University of Chicago.
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Webster City
Och
Tuilus Wright
Thia Marning
MacKown
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Blackhawk County
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H. E. Wilcox
Miles
D. M. Parker
New Hampton
G. H. Kennedy
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Smith
Marshalltown
A. M. Mclntosh
Wyomine
di. J. Bowder
Listen
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E. Baker
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Bailey
Burnard
J. C. Eri
Johnson
H. P. McBride
Porter
A. C. Brackett
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D.B. Chaswell
R. T. Western
H. Arthur Bartonourth
Gallagher
Grosselcbes
Germany
New York
John Fink
Astoria
Long Island County
Markhawk
Bremer
Gaegon
Bredow
John
Tred
Milius
H. Moeller
Bremer County
Gus. Meter
I. Frost
Gwnler
MT. Vernon
Ricker & Gratnobea AD
Wo. F. A WN
Arnold Ray
Henry Witton
Robert
W. Smouse
Des Moines
Vaughn
W. C. Togan
Herbert Beakman
Grundy Center
Witt
Alstricts
Ghautouguas Park
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Shock
Thia City
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