Waterloo Boys in Camp at Fort Riley in Sham Battle
Letter from Dexter Gilley details Company B arrival at Taft Camp Fort Riley Kansas on Sept 2. Six miles march from Pawnee Flats, meals aboard special train, tents pitched by soldiers, camp housing about 12,000 with blues and browns maneuvering in actual warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Gilley
Trumpster
Fort Riley
Kansas
Daily Reporter
Waterloo
Pawhee Flats
Gamp ‘Taft
Marshalltown
Dubuque
Manchester
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Omaha
Soliers
Fork
Ton City
Republic River
U. S
National Guards
Towa
South
Dakota
Blues
Libby Kheki
Uxe
Interstate Immigration Co Incorporation Meeting Held
Board of directors meeting in Hills, Waterloo area discusses incorporation for 350000 capital under Iowa law. Headquarters planned in Waterloo with funded stock to be paid, first 100000 subscribed soon. Investors urged to contact Mr. French Blonce for opportunities and potential dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titerstate Immigration Co
J .N. Casafday Jr
Cornell Bluffa
J. N. Cassiday & Co
B. H. Quackenbush
First National Bank
Rockford
Iowa
A. A. Daughentaugh
Capitallat
Des Moines
A A Sc
Wei
Tha ‘Interstate: Immigration Co
Teomspany Wi
Waterloo
French Blonce
City approves 29 mill levy for 1908 tax rate
Waterloo city council met in special session to fix the 1908 tax levy totaling 29 mills. The plan allocates eight general and four improvement mills plus several other charges including sewer water and library. An additional four mill levy targets agricultural lands not subject to municipal tax for road purposes. The law requires three readings before passage by the first Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bryan Busy with Speeches and Office Work in Lincoln
Lincoln, Sept 4 W J Bryan delivered two dedication speeches at the state fair grounds and Tabitha Home for the Aged, spoke into a phonograph, discussed politics, and did office work while surrounded by hundreds. Herman Ridder, in Lincoln, reported optimistic views on Bryan among German voters and a Democratic tariff emphasis ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
State Fair
Tabitha Home
Long Life Ends for Mrs Bodenham at 82 in Hudson
Mrs M Bodenham, aged 81 in her 82nd year, died at her son's home Rev Bodenham in Hudson after age related complications and a fall. She had lived with her daughter Mrs A T Fowler in Minneapolis. Body to Logan Iowa for burial Sunday. A Fifth Street bridge contractor works late, with traffic readiness many days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Fowler
Minneapolis
Bodanhata
Logan
Iowa
Fifth Street Bridge
Night rider fear ends in fatal shooting in Kentucky
In Pathicah Kentucky John Franklin Dalton a mill man living in Galloway County shot and killed his wife Wednesday night after hearing prowlers. He fired believing she had returned to bed when someone ran, and the bullet struck her at the base of the brain as she stepped from the back door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathicah
John Franklin
Elk Gores Rival to Pieces in Minneapolis Park Duel
In Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Duke a yearold elk fought Prince a 4yearold rival for an hour. Twelve women and a large crowd watched as Prince killed Duke by goring. The defeated animal was left mutilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minneapolia
Minn
Duke
Minnehaha Park
Prince
Rexall drugist returns from eastern trip and meeting
Don Munger proprietor of Rexall drug store returns from a two week eastern tour. He attended the United Drug Co annual meeting in Boston with hundreds of Rexall dealers. The event featured opening addresses by the mayor and Generals Miles, plus entertainment and a banquet. Munger also visited Newport New York and other eastern cities before coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Munger
Rexall
United Drug Co
Boston
Generals Miles
Newport
Joe Chapple
Waterloo
Mr. Munger
New York
Campaign Debate Proposal Between Elliott and Pickett
Charles Elliott and Charles Pickett, contenders for Congress in the district, exchange letters proposing joint debates. Elliott urges discussion of campaign issues, stating he can meet after October 1 due to school duties, and invites Pickett to select times and places for one or more debates as their committees agree. Elliott notes both are nominees and cites Chicago and Denver platforms as issue guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eliott
Congress
Charles §. Pickett
Elliott
Eliott
Mae J
Aeczsion
Pickett
C. E. Pickett
Waterloo
Iowa
Chisago
Denver
Charles Elliott
Le Mars Store Robbed During Evening Speech Event
Thieves burglarized Bennison's dry goods in Le Mars while residents listened to William Jennings Bryan in Sioux City. Loss valued at 1800 dollars, with identical modus operandi linked to Larson Swan and Sheldon raids. Police suspect an organized gang. intruder used rear skylight and left wrappers to reveal loss. A separate note mentions the St Plunkard troupe performing on the moonlit street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
le Mars
William Jennings
Sioux
City
Frank EB. Bennison
Marshall
J. Smith
Larson-Swan,Dry Goods Company
Sheldon
Bennison
Bronx City
City to Drain Desirables With Hose Takings
Report describes a harsh purge of vagabonds with hose flogging by city police. Four men from nearby towns pleaded guilty to vagrancy and drunkenness and were escorted to the city edge, then flogged and chased along tracks. Officer actions and threats of harsher flogging are noted as policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciies
Kepford
Frank Smith
Galena
John Muerisse
Dubuque
Pat Ryan
Pittsburg
Leighton
Hrenat
Perry
Himsel
Minola Central
Smith
Lance
Uncle Joe Cussing Sparks Cannon Reelection Bid in Illinois
Danville Illinois September 4 The Democrats flood the Eighteenth Illinois district with criticism of Speaker Cannon as Henry Bell of Marshall capitalizes on Cannon’s cussing style to rally voters. Bell, nicknamed Ding Dong, portrays Cannon’s language as a moral and political liability in a renewed bid to unseat the veteran leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvile
Uncle Joe
Cannon
House of Representatives
Henry
Bell
Marshall
Ol Lard
Samuel T. Busey
Mr. Busey
Menry
Nis Euss
Sullivan
Iiinoia
Joe
Fred
Resignation of Dr. Cheney Shocks Waterloo Church
Rev David B Cheney resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church after two years, surprising congregants. Church has no immediate replacement and will use supply pastors until a regular pastor is secured. Cheney, a respected pulpit orator and longtime city resident, has not announced plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Cheney
First Baptist Church
Cheney
Thers
J. A. Hart
Chicago
Warnings at Webster City rails require street crossing signals
State railway commission orders Illinois Central and Northwestern railroads to install automatic signal devices at every street crossing intersected by them in Webster City. Work to begin soon with crews assigned, following a local petition for relief amid recent safety concerns. Reverend David B Cheney of Waterman, Iowa, preached at First Baptist church, greeting large congregations and recalling past attacks on his family while noting his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Sept
State Railway Commission
Mlinois Central and Northwestern
Central
Railraid
Racine
Wis
Daily Journal of State Pharmacy
Keith
D. B. Cheney
David B. Cheney
Danley
Iowa
First Baptist Church
Cheney
Mr. Chaney
Baptist Church
Mr. Cheney
Choney
First Baptist Church Names Pulpit Committee
Rev D B Cheney resigns as pastor of the First Baptist church and a pulpit committee of H O Douglas Claude Plarpont Norman Dley W R Cole and H Fish is formed to choose a new pastor. The committee will not hurry the selection and will invite several pastors to speak, choosing the best fit. On Sunday Rev S R Fer gueon of Cedar Falls will speak after noon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cheney
First Baptist Church
H. O. Douglas
Claude Plarpont
Norman Dley
W. R. Cole
H. Fish
S. R. Fergueon
Cedar Falls
Sioux City Chosen for Next Grand Lodge Meeting
The thirty ninth meeting of the Iown grand lodge Hughts of Pythias adjourned to Sioux City next year after election of officers. Grand master exchequer chosen G. M. Burningham of Iowa Falls by 357 to 217. officers elected include grand chief Mrs. Mamia Johnson Knoxville and others. An assessment fee of 25 cents was approved for an emergency fund. Meanwhile surveyors mapped a proposed interurban route through Grundy Center toward Lincoln and Dike, with headquarters at the survey site. Officer H A Perry moved from 314 Campbell to 620 Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iown Grand Lodge
Hughts
Pythias
Sioux City
G. MH. Buriingame
Iowa
Filla
E. H. Gookin
Charlau
Grand Lodge
Pythian
Mary 5
Johnson
Boone
Grand Cilef
Mamia Johnson
Knoxville
Fannie Coxe
Osksloosa
Grad
Grace Hickelberg
Fairbank
Lula Blaster
Willamsburg
Inynee
Mary J. Winters
Cedar Rapids
Grand Protector
Bessie D. Paine
Grinnell
Grand Guard
Hattie Greer
Seymour
Grand Temple
Grundy Center
Lincoln
Main Street
First National Bank
Frerichs
Plumley Poultry Yard
Dike
Burial at Iowa Falls for Charles Gregory
Remains of Charles Gregory formerly of Iowa Falls were brought back for interment after dying in Goldfield from injuries after a horse accident. He was about 40, survived by wife formerly Miss Ethel Miller. F W Gregory of Waterloo, once a local druggist, was his brother. Separately Prof. F D Merritt moves from Waterloo to Iowa City with family to assume duties after serving as Waterloo schools superintendent.
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Iowa Falls
Iowa Fall
Charles Gregory
Yeater
Mr. Gregory Ia
F. W. Gregory
Waterloo
Tha
Goldfield
Desih
Ethel Miller
George Millar
Town City
F. D. Merritt
City
Iowa City
Market Street
G. M. Dutcher
Merritt
Adam Reinhardt Busy On New Fayette Farm Report
Adam Reinhardt tends manure and plows for next spring's work in Fayette county. Mr. Meinhardt accompanied his wife on the second trip and Reinhardt appears fond of the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Reinhardt
Fayette County
Btennington
W. Blough
Oklahoma
Counry
St. John's ‘Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gennington
H. Kumpf
Alfenburg
Missouri
Herbert Shining
Henry Winning
Sumner
William Doepke
Mt. Vernon Township
Henry Heldemann
Mt. Vernon
John Fink
Montana
Bennington
Fred Saas
Hulda
Emma Nolting
Chris
Nolting
Jubilee
Sociable Jasup Notes and Local Illnesses
Miss Hazel Hubbard and B C Brown among the sick this week. Miss Nolight Felts resumed teaching near Shady Grove. Mr Fgau visiting C A Hart from Laporte. J D Laird to Ohio for extended visit. Huntsmen busy as season opens. Frank Nunnemaker and Wm Chaplin ferried to Mantha for barn construction. G W Young visit to Midale. Adolph Leytze on a week outing at Chapman Lumber. Nita Snowles broke both bones of right arm after a porch fall. Local residents attend Gedney play. Mrs B P Searles learns her father killed in a runaway at Arion. Baltes Weiser ill after Des Moines fair. dangerous bowel and kidney ailment.
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Hazel Hubbard
An & A
Alice
Frank Nunnemaker
Wm. Chaplin
Mantha
Nuneoaker
Midale
Canada
Mia
Adolph Leytze
Ob Kennearly
Chapman Lumber Co
Nita Snowles
Winthrow
Lee Nogers
Earl Haskins
Lyle Haskins
Alfred Price
Adam Nannemaker
Eddie Treben
Independence
B. P. Searles
Arion
Sarles
Baltes Weiser
Des Moines
Local Social Notes From Jesup Area Dated Items
Community updates list residents visiting relatives traveling to Ohio Minneapolis and Dakota areas and attending county fairs and church events. Names include Mrs Walsh John Leehey Gertrude Damge J H McIntyre B J King H Draper Alvin Bolow Margaret and Catherine Amrose and Eden Murphy with various trips and family gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walsh
Jesup
John Leehey
Wits
Mias Gertrude Damge
Indapendence
Damge
Murphy
Wolgamot
F. H. Lehmkuhl
Minnesota
B. J. King
Eastern Star Lodge
J. H. McIntyre
Mint Jessa Lyon
Geo. Nall
Ohio
H. Draper
Algona
Welch
Iadies
Catholic Cemetery Association
John, Leehey
Alvin Bolow
Dakotas
Montana
Hayes King
Boulder
Wyoming
Lester Wilson
Tawily
Waterloo
P.A. Brant
Higbee
Independence
Wedding at Aug Kurtz home unites John Kurtz and bride
A large wedding was held at the home of Aug Kurtz yesterday for his son John Kurtz and his bride. A big turnout of friends helped celebrate the occasion with festivities both day and evening. The article notes many local residents attended and wishes the couple happiness. Several other local items describe visits, school openings, and crops in the area around Donkerton and Waterfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ortner
Whea Milss Hanneh Ortner
Donkerton
Catherine Wingert
A. Ortner
Wingert
Miss Halfen
Wul Edwards
Nesbit Thin Wack
Kata Schmitz
Chicago
Mil- Waukee
Irs
Tom Gilley
Haat Waterloo
Henry Poyner
Aug. Kurtz
John Kurtz
Hig Choco
Ad. Merbla
Waterfield
Milas Maude Waterfeld
Rgobioe
Independence
Mike Jungen
South Dakotas
Eagan
J. W.hobson
Glen
John Youngblut Sr
Minneapolis
I. I. Smith
Kathryn
DankerLlon
J. A. Sowlek
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Fort Riley, Kansas
Waterloo Boys
Browns
I@MIGRATION CO
MR. Bryan
Herman Ridder
Wey East
Ridder
United States
Bryan
Cleveland
Beas
Rev
Bodenham
Hudson
Kills Wife
Night Rider
Chas
G. E. Pickett
Messrs, Elliott and
Lemars
Joseph G. Cannon
Henry CG. Bell
Drawal
Plana—Church
Cummins
Senate
Friends
Cumming
J. L. Bleakley
US Theranaver
Gear
Claude R. Forter
McHds
First Baptists
Pythians
the New Railroad Survey
H. A. Perry
Campbell Street
Randolph Street
Raymond
Edo
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