Waterloo Theatre hosts modern scholar talk by Bishop McDowell
A Waterloo theatre program by the N. I. Teachers’ association featured Bishop Wm. F. McDowell of Chicago delivering a talk on “The Modern Scholar.” The event opened with the state naval orchestra under Prof. D. W. Morrill, with committees announced and local officials present. The talk urged clear thinking, genuine thought, and moral motive in education, ending with a large, pleased reception and music from the De Grosz orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Navnal Archestra
D. W. Morrill
George Sawyer
Osage
C.J. Adan
Elkader
Iss
Lura Phillips
A. H. Hukil
Tshop
William F. McDowell
Chicaze
W. B. Sandford
Sawyer
H. G. Johnson
Decorah
F. Pye
Guttenburg
Ll. Love
Grundy Center
Bostwick
Clinton
B. Gunderson
Worth County
Ula Scurry
Hardin
F. T. Glat
Dubuque
Woodfotd
New Hampton
Prin
S. At. Wallace
L. HL. Minkel
Waverly
A. McDorian
Vineton
R. Pitz
Hampton
Grant
J. Finch
Marlon
J. J. McConnell
Cédar Rapids
A. Shenklin
Payette
Wm. A Brandenburg
Masonry
County Sunt
Geo
B. Farrell
Clinton Co
Bishop McDewe
Carnegie
Lehigh Valley
State Street
Chicago
Kipling
Gen'l
Kitchener
Snorance
Ife
Alrong
Joshi Reynolds
Goas
Elks
de Grosz Orchestra
Finnishal Music
Sumber Prezent
Zens
Boards of Education
Claude Enloe Dies in Aberdeen Hospital
Claude Enloe once of Waterloo is dying in a Aberdeen Maryland hospital. A telegram to his father J W Enloe late last night said the lad is dying with no further details given. He had been in Dakota stringing wire for Western Union on a new railroad and his relatives fear an accident. He is known in Waterloo for work with Waterloo Cedar Park Northern and as a brakeman with Minnesota Central before joining Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Enloe
Waterloo
Aberdeen
J. W. Enloe
South Dakota
Claude
Dakota
Western Union
Claude Brioe
Cedar Park & Northern
Minors Central
Western
Union
One Thousand One Hundred Teachers Attend N B I Teach ers Meeting
About 1100 teachers gathered at the Waterloo theatre for the fifteenth annual meeting of the N B I Teachers Association. Miss Reed and Miss Lay of the Waverloo Conservatory performed voices and piano. Supt. Geo H Sawyer urged stronger work in intermediate grades. Robt Etkader stressed high school education and parental responsibility. Prof S F Steamer spoke on neglect in education. State Supt Nathan C Schaeffer of Pennsylvania will address tonight at the Syndicate theatre on Work and Play in Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. 1. Teachers Association
Waterloo Theatre
Reed
Waverloo Conservatory of Music
Geo. H. Sawyer
Osage
Sant. Robt
Etkader
Starbuck
U. of 1
S. F. Steamer
Syndicate Theatre
Nathan ¢. Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
Wall of Grounde and State Insane Camp Guard
W L Pierce returned from Anamosa where he saw McWilliams the woman who murdered her family near Independence. McWilliams was found guilty and later deemed insane, now confined in the state asylum for the criminally insane. The report notes forty nine confined in the insane ward and seven feet to twenty three feet high stone wall surrounding eighty five acres with guards patrolling daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Pierce
Anamosa
William Dixon
Mr. Pierce
State Institution
McWillims
Iis
Independence
Mewilliams
Pierce
Pearance
Fifeen
Enarga
Reward Increase in Widmann Murder Case Sparks City Effort
Executive Office in Des Moines reports a rising reward for Fred Widmann’s killer. The state adds 300 to the city’s 500, totaling 800, with citizens to contribute further. Officials aim for 1500 to 1800 and pledge ongoing pursuit as public interest remains high. The shooting site draws daily visitors outraged by the crime against a brave officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Sherman T. Mears
Waterloo
Fred
John Briar
Mears
Widmann
Tadgar
Fred Widmann
Will Be a Fine Bazaar at St Joseph's Church
The ladies of St Joseph's Church announce a week long bazaar starting October 12. A contest features presidential candidate wax figures W H Taft and W J Bryan with an oil painting prize from Mount St Joseph's Academy. Prizes include corner lot, leather day erport, kitchen cabinet, a dressing table, a chair, $5 in gold, coal, plus other items. Dancing by Myers orchestra and supper service from 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers’ Orchestra
Rauch
Settlement of Grievance Between Fox Township Neighbors
In Fox Township, Nick Gadler and Frank Frost settled a dispute after a two day district court trial. The jury returned a verdict for Gadler for 250 dollars. The case stemmed from an October 30, 1907 incident where Frost allegedly attacked Gadler with a dog and hammer after a prior business quarrel. The judge defined assault and battery and noted self defense limits. The verdict was reached late Thursday evening. Merrick returned from Des Moines Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Sadler
Frank Frost
Plaintif
Princials
Getion
Fox Township
Ana Aelutl
Hecter
Deeds of insane man end in shooting cattle
Morris Borchers, an insane man living with his elderly father four miles southwest of town, was deemed sane by the insane commissioners and ordered to the Independence asylum. He had been released years ago, grew troubled, and killed six cattle after fencing disputes with neighbors. Deputies pursued him as he worked at a granary, he fired at Wheeler, was overpowered, handcuffed, and taken to Independence that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allizon Tribune
Morris Karchers
Tow
Independence
Page
Geo. Meade
Borchers
Meade
Sherif Birtin
Fred Christianson
Harry Wheeller
Nick Meyer
Delweth
Harry Wheeler
Wheeler
Borcers
Qurtallangen
Indopen- Nence
Sheriff Hill
Lved
Honor Webster's Birth Marked In New Haven Schools
New Haven Connecticut on October 10 held public school exercises honoring Noah Webster the Connecticut native and Yale graduate whose 1828 dictionary defined American spelling. He began his dictionary in 1817 and completed it after ten years, gaining fame for his spelling books and constitutional studies.
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New Haven
Conn
New Hy
Nash Webster
Webster
Connecticut
Yale College
Tore
Glory! Milk Famine Threat in Pennsylvania Election Speech
A speech in Oxford discusses dairy industry pressure from a Pennsylvania cream separator firm. The speaker warns that if elected, cows would “go dry” and outlines alleged threats from a major separator manufacturer to halt operations and lay off workers unless support is won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
W. A. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Employes
Watraloa
Iowa
As| Fotl
Tried Robbery at the Viaduct by Thugs Ends in Flight
Report details a failed attempted robbery at the Great Western viaduct Thursday evening. Francisco Purington and his son Bert were accosted by two men who demanded valuables but found none to take. They were briefly restrained, then the assailants fled as police intervened. Officers rounded up several vagrants. One officer discharged a pistol, causing a minor commotion as the crowd dispersed. Additional police notes describe Francisco in jail on a prior jag, Mrs. Eastman leading to further detentions, and local laborer S. Simpson jailed after a confrontation with Officer Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purington
Great Western Viaduct
Bert
Ulinois
Leighton
Tio
Dave Eastman
Police
Pooy Kilngawan
Simphens
Marshalltown
Fourth
Mulberry
Tom Morris
Tou
Sufice
Stingkuns
Clark Mosher Wedding Celebrated at Clark Home
Miss Bessie Clark and Frank J. Mosher wed at the Clark home on Butler Avenue in a ceremony led by Rev H G Beeman of Walnut Street Baptist church. About 125 relatives attended as May Sawyer played Mendelssohn. The couple, praised for character and prospects, will begin housekeeping in a newly furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Clark
Frank J. Mosher
Afr
George Clark
Butler Avenue
H. G. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Mendelssohn
May Sawyer
Petite Madeline
Miriam Park
Gladys Hewitt
Miss Clark
Ella Clark
Eni Mosher
Watervo
Diphtheria Case and City Bridge Progress Update
A laborer named Wil Bement, 40, is quarantined with diphtheria at 202 Jefferson Street after being taken ill at his Jesup home earlier this year. The first arch of the Fifth Street bridge is complete with concrete set, four arches and piers hoped for before cold weather. City Engineer T. Wilson tours the new 30 acre city park, noting planned drives, walks, and beautification by an eastern firm, with tree planting this fall and possible expansion near the old paper mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Bement
Jefferson
Jesup
Fifth Street
Novemar
T. Wilson
W. A. Branniger
Park Board
Amberand
Ralston
Wavely
Local Notes Highlight Social, Industry, and Weather
Miss Delia Bichorst and Miss Matie Bichorst visited Oelwein this week. Ida Fettgether and Edwin West wed at the Immaculate Conception church. The Waverly sugar factory begins beet slicing around October 20 with grand sugar production to follow. Fire destroys a stone crusher plant boarding house, believed set by tramps. The town records births, moves, visits, and local gatherings across Bremer County.
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Delia
Matie Bichorst
Oelwein
aAfrs
Schram
Marian Peterson
Grove Street
L. T. Miller
Second Street
B.R. Allen
Wayne
O&ebott
J. D. White
M. E. Leehey
Stanley Myers
F. W. Krause
W. H. Ross
Gelwejn
J. Davis
Fayette
C. B. Everett
G. B. Brant
Colorado
Grant
Lester Creamery
M. R. Considine
Jesup Wes & Business
Fred. Nieman
H. J. Siegelkow
Waterloo
Ladies Guild of the
FF. Church
H. B. Sanborn
Ele. Chase
M. BH. Leehey
Jerome Maley
Bertha Weibel
Helen Cheonut
Mayme Leehey
Hugh Leehey
Knights of Columbus
P. Molloy
St. Pan
Dr. Molloy
Famius
C. W. Elliott
John Damge
Independence
P, PL
Ed. Schram
Lettie Paulus
Gc. GW. Ry
Waterloo care and local farm notes highlight Jubilee wedding bells
Mrs A Wilharm remains under Dr Allen care in Waterloo while George Orth tiles with Mr Hart of Jesup and G Bauer plans tiling this fall. Bonarden reports a top potato crop as farmers attend sales. A Waverly note: Herbert Marquis jailed for stealing a watch from G T Babcock’s Jewelry. guilty verdict with a fine or 15 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wilharm
Price
Waterloo
Allen
George Orth
Hart
Jesup
G. Bauer
I. Bonarden
Alscorn
Waverly News
Herbert Marquis
Herb
G. T. Babcock
Babcock
Bergen
Schletelbein
Jalh
D A A delegates return from Iowa conference at Fort Dodge
Delegates of the Daughters of the American Revolution return from the ninth annual Iowa conference in Fort Dodge with 39 chapters and 1571 members. Officers elected and plans set for next spring in Sioux City and Washington. Posts include secretary J W Richards Waterloo and registrar Mrs Emma H Schaupp Fort Dodge. Proposals favor child labor reforms to be presented to the Iowa legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
The
Daughters of the American Evolution
Metthers
Homer H. Seekey
Town State Normal School
Stephen P. Morris
New York
National Child Labor Association
Jon
Emma H. Schaupp
J. P. Dolliver
Dolliver
J. W. Richards
Waterloo
Bohn
Dubuque
Kasson Miller
Des Moines
Emma H. Rchaupp
Harriet Lake
Independence
Tegent
Merriott Greene
Marshalltown
Vine Regent
Washington, D. C
Meek
Sioux City
Abbott C. Page
Cedar Falls
State Patriotic Educational Committee
Thomas Swiney
Avenport
Chas
Rosamond
P. W. Madison
Lauda McHeiry
Bertha Lo Huestis
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N. E
State Normal Orchestra
Wm. F. McDowell
Aberdeen, South Dakota
N. B
Asyulm
Dixon
McWilliams
Gays
Witten
Rosebud
Virginian
Wagter
Bema Rose
Dallas
Mongay
Georgettes
Christian Church
Lefars
Sadler
Grievence
Nick Gadler
Merrick
Morris Borchers
Near Allison
Honor Webster
Schools
Elexe
United States
M. Purington
Francisco
Clark-Mosher
Prospect Park
Fairbank
Rodger McNamara
Dunkerton
Theo. Ament
Worthington
PB. Damege
P. H. Redkemere
J Ae
William Thieman
Warren Township
Ele
Mr. Thieman
DuPage County
Thimets
Bremer County
Melcher
Teady
Art, Woodruff
Edward Burke
New ‘Hartford
Mooney
B.A. Schiefer
Frank Lynn
Hurke
Lynn
Burke
Baldwin
Greening Apgles
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