Scrapped Centerville Line Threatens Local Industry
A rumor confirms the Centerville to Scrapped line will be abandoned after 26 miles of track. Stockholders admit considering disposition of the Iowa Central leased line, which now yields a $10,000 annual loss. The move impacts the Center ville Black Coal company and regional mines five miles from other routes. Seventy shopmen resumed work. many strikebreakers left contracts early as operations prepare to resume with larger forces.
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Centerville
Athlane
Sawyers
New York
Iowa Central
Centerville Black Coal Company
Central
Burfington
Albin
Chariton River
Marshalltown
Are You Sick and How Nervine Helps
An ad asserts sickness stems from a weak nervous system and that Dr Miles Nervine soothes tired nerves to restore vitality. It cites a testimonial from Murn James of Riverton Nebraska claiming improvement after starting Nervine and urges readers to consult their druggist.
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Miles
Cat
Murn James
Riverton
Nebr
Dr. Miles
Nerv-> Inc
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Widow Receives 2500 in Settlement Over Death of Husband
A district court settlement in the Minerva Haddaman vs. Chicago Central railway case ends awards at 2500 to Haddaman's widow. Her husband Henry Haddaman, a coal hauler for Badgett and Meffland Co, was killed Feb 7 when struck by a locomotive on Sycamore crossing. She, as administratrix, pursued 10000, but settled for one fourth after legal efforts by Edwards and Longley. The death left seven children and meager funds. Local political figures schedule an event later in Hutson with Hon. C. E. Pickett among attendees.
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Minervia AL Hiddaman
Miivoig Central Railway
Cour
Henry
Hedda
Sycamore Street
Hardaman
Badlett & Mefarland P Company
Round House
Haddaman
I J
Edwards & Longley
Town and Township News Digest Delivers Local Updates
Brief notes cover community happenings in town and township affairs. Details include local meetings, appointments, events, and small civic developments impacting residents.
Bishop McDowell to Lecture Tonight at Waterloo Theatre
Bishop W F McDowell of Chicago arrives in Waterloo to address the teachers’ association at the Waterloo theatre this evening. He will speak on the “The Common Soldier,” a noted sermon. the lecture draws a large crowd expected to fill the venue. Abs. W. Brooks returns from Hermont. various locals visit friends and celebrate birthdays amid city chatter.
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W. F_ afeDowell
Chicate
Waterloo
City
Harry Henderson
Blanderson
Che Moen Selikar
AleDowell
Oe O Alethodist
New Building at Jen nington Center School Dedicated
Patrons and scholars attended a meeting praising the completion and occupancy of the new Jen nington Center School building. Miss Lura Phillips, Democratic superintendent candidate, spoke at length about the project and its significance for the community.
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Jennington Center School
New Buildiing
Lura. Philips
Bellos Invite May Wedding of Hilda to Mr Hall
Mr and Mrs H Bellos invite friends and family to a wedding for their daughter Hilda to be held at 7:00 p m on October 17 at the bride’s Washington and West Fourth street home. Rev Hugo Lutg will perform. Hall, a respected young man, has assisted City Engineer Wilson and plans to work at the Commercial Bank. Hilda is well known in Waterloo after moving from Denver last fall with her parents.
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Abs. W. Brooks
Hermont
H. A. Meyer Erte
Littleton
Nagers
Labeck
Pred. Berger
Kansas
EC. Hodges
J. O Booth
Windy City
J. W. Hough
Wisconsin
Readiyn
A. Wittenbore
Miss Jessie
Tully
Bellos
Hilda
Washington
West Fourtl
Hugo Lutg
Hall
Wilson
Waterloo
Denver
Thos
Salt Lake City
Keech Fox
Hy J
Charlie Clube
Dunkerton
West Hawley Street
Marshal Peale
Hallowe'en
The
Presbyterian Church
Fred Miller
J. Kenyon
Boyluston
Maine
Hallman's Hall
Depuy
Frack ‘Walker “Hardware
Boltes Weiser
Len Webber
Nick
John
Independence
Annesota
Len
Littleton Notes on Weather People and Local Happenings
After a warm September freeze the maple trees turn gold. The supervisors plan abutment work for a large bridge over the Wapsie. Miss Wilbur visits Cedar Falls relatives. Cora McGlaughlin teaches in the Philippines with husband Ray Thurston in lime work. Mrs Thurston reports teaching and sewing with two American men in town. New roof work, Halloween events, and church entertainments are announced.
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Aome
Wilbur
Cedar Falls
M. Wilbur
Lillian Hale
Cora McGlaughlin
Littleton
Philippines
Ray Thurston
R. Mctlaughlin
Qroquieta
Misamis_ Mindanao
P. I
Mamma
Kansas
Pacific
Ray
Nome
Kansas City
Health culture movement lecturer to speak in Waterloo
Prof. W Earl Flynn of Chicago arrives to organize a health culture club in Waterloo. He will deliver free lectures and conduct four clinics at First Presbyterian Church with a mass meeting Friday at 8 PM and a midweek service tonight.
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Waterloo
W. Earl Flynn
Chicago
Minneapolis
Wesley Methodist Church
Des Moines
Marshalls Town
Flynn
First Presbyterian Church
Renown Kidney Remedy Promoted Amid Warning on Disease
An advertisement warns of rising kidney disease and urges Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a cure for back pain urinary issues and digestive complaints. It touts relief from incontinence and frequent night trips to the bathroom and offers free samples and a booklet by mail from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
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Agnes Whitekidney
Kilmer
Kiltree & Co
Ringe
New Corn Arrives from Ernest Webberking Farm
The first load of new corn arrived on Thursday from the Ernest Webberking farm. It was excellent yellow garfery, fairly well dried and sold readily at 55 cents per bushel.
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Ernest Webberking
Convention of Teachers Here Continues in Waterloo
Readings and discussions dominate the Iowa teachers convention with Supt Grant Finch presenting geography exhibits and a strong emphasis on English and classics. Notable speakers include Rev William McDowell and Dr S A Steiner with musicales by local choirs and the Waterloo conservatory, while attendance targets 400 members from Blackhawk county.
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Grant BR. Finch
Marion
Weterlin Theatre
William IF. McDowell
Death of Young Lovers Shocks Shenandoah Community
In Shenandoah a 24 year old Har lean Bright shot himself and 15 year old Esther Cook after a dispute tied to Esther's testimony in a prior case. Neighbors found them with a small rifle nearby. Bright died, Esther died soon after. The incident followed jealousy over Bright's attentions and a related court matter. A separate arrest for petit larceny was made of H M Oakes at the Carpenter hotel.
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Shenandoah
Lebbeus Bright
Harley Bright
Esther Gook
Slright
Cook
Wrights
Conway
Iowa
Estter Cook
Esther Cook
Hright
Bright
Neieghbors
Hogs and Cattle Markets Open Strong in Chicago
Chicago markets show hog receipts around 6,000 and cattle about 2,000 with hogs opening slow then rising to 5.35 to 6.10 for mixed and butcher yields. Cattle opened steady and closed steady with sheep also opening and closing strong at 5.50.
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Chicago
Cattie
R. S
Local Markets Open With Steady Thrum in Waterloo Market
The Waterloo market sees improved demand as better horses find favorable outlets on Thursday. Weary drafters sell well when sound, feeder prospects require good stock, and drivers fetch lower prices than summer highs. Prices follow a firm scale for Thursday with horses in focus.
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Waterloo
Cure for Rheumatism Promised by Dr Williams Pills Case
A man from New Hartford, Butler County, recounts years of rheumatic pain and failed remedies before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He claims the medicine cleared the disease from his blood and prevented further attacks, buying packages from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady, NY.
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Ciomse
Church
New Bartford
Butler County
Tows
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Poultry Market Sees Strong Demand and Steady Prices
The poultry market shows renewed demand from both old and young buyers, with steady to strong prices for eggs butter and meat. Cattle hogs and hides markets vary, with fat cattle steady, hogs weakening, and hides showing strength. Mrs. Verna Meschler of Sabetha, Kan., is visiting city friends.
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Verna Mesehler
Sabetha, Kan
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Waterloo Conservatory of Music
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Robert Rienow
Elkader
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Metlic Instruction
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University of Chicago
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
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