Death Came by Riley's Own Hand in Sac City
Police investigate death of J. B. Riley, found at Presbyterian hospital after morphine overdose. Identity uncertain amid hotel tags and scattered clues. Body held at O’Keefe & Towne’s pending identification as officials seek relatives and registration origin. Riley left $50 for funeral expenses and a few hundred dollars elsewhere, turned over to authorities.
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Riley
Logan House
Presbyterian Hospital
O'Keefe & Towne
Tegiater
Sac City
J.S. Riley
Sweitzer
Roll Call for Cold Soldier in Shell Rock
Robert J Hannant longtime resident died Saturday after a cancerous illness at age 74 Born in England June 31 1830 he immigrated to America at 21 Married Hannah Franklin in Vermont 1858 with ten children surviving His widow remarried a year after her death to Mrs Hannant He served in Company G 32nd Iowa Infantry during the Civil War Funeral Monday at 2 00 pm from the Methodist church with Rev J E Johnson of Waterloo presiding
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Shell Rock
Robert J . Hannant
Hannah
England
America
Vermont
Hannah Franklin
Hanne
Hannant Waa
32Nd
Iowa Infantry
Methodist‘church
JE. Johnson
Waterloo
Moore Wedding Reported in Waverly Locale
Residents report the marriage of Mr and Mrs Charles Moore who were divorced in Butler county court in 1906. The couple were wed in Marion Cedar Rapids or nearby but authorities are unclear. Mrs Moore has stayed with relatives after a previous affair with Rev D S Steabler near Shell Rock. Reconciliation is said to have occurred near her former home. St Marys church Clinton just completed a brick school building costing about 40000 with a large auditorium and many rooms, as extensive improvements are planned for the school grounds.
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Waverly
Chas. Moore
Butler County Court
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Kenana
Moore
St. Mary’s Church At
Clinton
Manitou
Tha ¢By
Atyons
Pike's Peak
Little Fellows
Colorado
Curio
Jett
Seta
Sode
Fron
Colorado Springs
Hiko
Machine Cut Legs Off in Threshing Accident
Webster City October 19 Special reports Carl Christenson of Jewou Junction was dragged into a threshing machine while pitching stain into a cylinder, losing both legs and sustaining other injuries. G J Mack was injured nearby before the machine could be stopped. He is expected to die.
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Webster City
Carl Christenson
Jewou Junction
G. J. Mack
Passages: Mrs Hannah Clinger Dies at 84 in Washington Street Home
Mrs. Hannah Clinger aged 84 died at 1 p.m. Saturday at her daughter’s home 515 Washington Street from old age complications after a long illness and eleven months bedridden. She is survived by daughter Mrs. C. J. Parkhurst and son George Clinger, a sister Mrs. Sam Condo of Birmingham and a brother Jacob Condo of Altoona Pa. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Monday from the home with Rev Skinner officiating and burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Hannah Clinger
C. J. Parkburnt
Washington
Clinger
C. J. Parkhurst
George
Sam Condo
Birmingham
Jacob Condo
Altoona
William Clarke
Alao
Waterloo
Washington Street
Skinner
J. Q. Stevenson
Elmwood Cemetery
Illness and care as Waterloo residents are noted
Mrs Lounis Kraft of Jesup visits Martin Johnson in Waterloo who is ill and living in unsanitary conditions at the American House. Ernest August Wilhelm is claimed to owe Johnson $100,000, with investigation set for the sanity board. Johnson, over seventy, is described as penniless and alone, once a familiar figure on the streets.
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H. J. Buckholts
William Kraft
Oelwe
J. Miller
Dubuqie
Elizabeth Miler
Waterloo
Adam Miller
Lounis Kraft
Jesup
Martin Johnson
Minn
Gundey
M. EB. Sandorn
Keister
Ernest August ‘Wilhelm
Board ‘of Insanity
Wheen
Ernest August Wilhelm
Americana Wilhelm
Johnson
Raymond and Cedar Falls visitors recall Colorado Springs trip
Raymond residents and guests attend gatherings in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with travels to Manitou, Colorado. The piece describes Bishop McDowell's visit, a tenth anniversary celebration, and a detailed travelogue praising Manitou’s springs, burro rides, and tourist amenities, highlighting health benefits and scenes along Pike's Peak.
Miss DuBois Dead After Long Illness
Miss DuBois died this morning at her family home after a prolonged illness. She was widely known in the community and is survived by relatives and friends who lament her passing. Local arrangements will be announced by the family.
Pleurisy Claims Life Of Margaret DuBois At Home
Miss Margaret J. DuBois dies at 5 15 am Saturday at 217 Logan avenue due to pleurisy after months of illness. Born April 12 1887 in the city she attended East Side High School then cared for her parents. Survived by parents James M and Mrs DuBois two brothers Uriah and Fred and sister Ruth M Funeral at home Monday 8 pm conducted by Rev Roberd First Presbyterian Interment Fairview cemetery
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Margaret DuBois
James M. DuBois
Logan Avenue
Mies
DuBois
Margaret J. DuBois
East’ Side
Uriah
Fred
Ruth M
Roberd
First Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Insurance Agencies Merge in Northwest Move
The Kieffer Doerfler agency, a long standing Dubuque insurer, is sold to Jamison and French and the Waterloo Loan and Trust Co. The combined firm will operate from Waterloo offices by November 1. P J Kieffer will join Jamison and French while G A Doerfler resigns from the Northwest Mutal and moves to oversee the merged business.
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Kieffer-Doerfler Insurance
Jamison & French
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
G. A .Doerfier
Northwestyer National Insurance Company
Mulwaukes
Dubuque Fire and Marine Company
Northwest
Kieffler Doerfler Company
J. P. Kieffer
Sngly
P. J. Kieffer G
Doerfler
Dubuque Company
PB. J. Kiefer
Messrs
Jamison
French
Fairbank Notes and Local Marriages and Deaths
Community items report Miss Susie Schmeltzer’s funeral in Fairbank last week with out of town relatives. William Hahn and Olla Coffin wed at Hazelton on Oct 16, guests joined by Mr and Mrs Geo. Coffin. Albert Ernest Mechuler died Oct 12 near Fairbank. funeral at German Lutheran Church. Local residents and travelers noted from Cedar Rapids to Independence with multiple visits and arrivals.
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R. J. Myers
Cedar Rapids
GN. Schmeltzer
Lone Tree
A. Webber
Jas
Dornan
Fueda
Minn
Frank Smith
Waterloo
Susie Schmeltzer
Hazelton
William Hahn
Olla Cofin
Geo. Betts
Fair
Hank
Fischer
Second Street
Albert Ernest Mechuler
Henry
William
German Lutheran Church
August Reuber
Fairbank Cemetery
John Damage
Gertrude
PFL Dame
John Lehmkuhl
Will Hahn
Independence
James Burns
Minnesota
G. W. Roberts
Sidney J. King
M. E
Cedar Falla
Jubilee notes and local farm updates in October
Lightning struck John Nie’s hay house with little damage. Backward work pace noted as plowing, potato handling, and haying lag. Olinger Bros. shell corn for Geo. Wellman. John Harmen for John Galey. Nick Blees bought a horse from John Niegen. Matt Wagner and Nick Thomas to paint Fox Center schoolhouse. Olinger Bros. finished threshing season for 1907. John Poyner rents Jamce Poyner farm, once run by Fria Bros. Peter Liex building addition to his house. John Wagner began work. John Steubenrauch bought brass-mounted harness in Waterloo for 46.
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John Nie
Olinger Bros
Geo. Wellman
John Harmen
John Galey
Nick Blees
John Neigen
Matt Wagner
Nick Thomas
Gibertville
Fox Center
Oilager Bros
Hoys
Jt Fe
John Poyner
Washburn
Jamce Poyner
Fria Bros
Peter Liex
Manitou and Mountain Medicine Glimpse of the World
A sweeping feature on the famed health resort at Manitou in the Colorado Rockies, noting its mineral springs and therapeutic allure. It tours nearby sights including Colorado City and the Garden of the Gods, offering readers a travel glimpse of resort life and scenic landmarks.
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Manitou
Colorado
Springs
Cuverall
Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs
Colorado City
Springe
Maniton
Sésnery
Manttou
Mies
Colorado Rockies
Garden of the Gods
Magills Acquitted In Murder Trial After Jury Verdict
Frederick Magill and Fay Graham Magill were acquitted of murdering Mrs. Pet Magill. Judge Cochran said the state failed to prove corpus delicti. The verdict met cheers as the Magills received courthouse congratulations. The case drew a crowd and connected whispers of scandal to the couple’s past. Marguerite Magill, their young daughter, drew nationwide sympathy and offers, while a separate note mentions A S Reeder and a DeWitt horse dealer injured in a runaway accident.
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Decatur, TU
Cochran
Frederick Magill
Fay Graham Magill
Pet Magill
Magill
Magills
Ino
Fay
Los Angeles
Tiinois
Marguerite
Doctor Fowler Arrested for Practicing Medicine Without License Near Raymond
Dr. Fowler known as C A Quackenbush was arrested by Sheriff Caldwell near Raymond on a warrant from Dr. B W Powers after being suspected of posing as a physician. He admitted wrongdoing and claimed the act stemmed from a personal grudge against farmers. The man, about fifty, with a white beard, traveled from Elgin to Waterloo and used false credentials, wife listed at 430 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, while investigators sought confirmation in nearby counties.
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Fowler
C. A. Quackenbush
Caldwall
Raymond
B. W. Powers
Frank Schwan
Bearn
Waterloo
Mulberry Street
Gibertville
Sheri
Jake Grifith
Br. Fowler
Weterlod
Tater
Powler
Aherift
Viettad
Elgin
Jearnad
Quackenbush
Buchanan
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Chas Altshuler
Mateal & Gilbert
Storm-Lake
Custom House
Niagara Parls
Paibn
Robert Hannant
Workman
Imagines
Ernest August Wil
Helm
Him
Kiingaman
Klingaman
Ernest Adams
H. L. Adams
Second Lon Grove
St. Luke's Guild
W. Peterson
Grove Street
J.P. King of
A. J. Farnham
Reinbeck
Chicago
A Moore
Muscatine
Ellen Murphy
Alekost
Ladies and Society
WMB
J. D. White
L. J. Miller
John Leshey
Pat
Donnovati
Mise Flossie Wolgaimot
Pss Eo
Nick Qlarene
C. G. Young
CG. H. Hawn
Sta Hobson
Maude Waterfield
Cedar Falls
H. H. Dwight
Stone City
Catherine Washtum
John Gilddon
Cherokea
Herman Miller
H. Hawn
Ella Hobson
Der
C. S.mith
Oliver Douging
Lula Hawn
Aduda
Waterfield
Coder’Falls
Bishop McDowell
Rav. Cassidy
C. Smith
Catherina-‘McVey
Geo. Arthur
Fouresty
Dr. Phillips
Denver
Col
Aafély
Palisades
John Bugle
Pasadena
Calif
Chas. Raub
Charley Britzman
William Perry
Elliston
Iowa
Geo. Arthur Ar
Mountain Jack Rabbits
Tia Baia
Nilson
Soda Springs
Colorado Midland Band
City of Sunshine
Soda Walls
Iron Springs
J. G. Heisland
Miss. Dubois
Slater
Kieffer-Doerfler CO
Strong Company
P. d. Kieffer
Ossao
Fairbank
Mountain Medicine
New Jersey
A. S. Reeder
Stather
DeWitt
Meres Hospital
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