Universalists 66th State Meeting Opens at Waterloo
The 66th annual Universalist convention and affiliated groups convene September 17 to 20 at Waterloo. Officers include Judge Franklin C. Platt as president and Rev. W. S. Malph as vice president. The three day program features devotions, business, sermons, and a laywomen’s league address, with sessions across Sept. 17 to 20 and speakers from Waterloo and surrounding areas.
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Universalist Convention
Young People’s Christians Union
Women’s Missionary Association
Sunday School
Laynen's Teague
Waterloo
Franklin C. Platt
W. 5
Malph of
Oxage
Ble McCalcom Jones
J. 3
Oldfield l
Mitchellville
A. R. Tillingboat
Minneapolis
Big
Northwestern
A. T."labe
Women's Missionary Association
Hubert Weatherwax
Waterlon
Young People’s Christian Union
Intruder incidents near Kelly and Taneyhill works
Police responded to reports of a shooting at the Kelly and Taneyhill foundry area last night. Night watchman H. Lyons fired at an intruder who refused to leave the vicinity after commands, with no further details on injuries or charges reported.
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Kelly & Taneyhill Works
H. Lyons
Fire at Waterloo Casket Factory Sparks Boiler Room Blaze
Fire crews answered a 11 10 Tuesday alarm at the Waterloo Casket factory on Chestnut and Clay streets. Wood shavings in the engine room ignited from the boiler, damaging a window sash and surrounding wood. Water was poured onto the flames and chemicals helped extinguish the fire before east side units arrived. loss estimated at around 26.
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Waterloo
Chestnut and
Clay Streets
East Side
Am Oud
Ismali
Returned from Big Trip to North Lands and Farm Plans
John Shanewise returns from British Columbia and the northwestern states with a grant of 32,000 acres of government agricultural land along the Grand Trunk Pacific survey line from Bamonton Alberta to Princes Rupert. A land company will exploit the tract, portion sold to settlers, stock farm to be kept, soil fertile and grasses abundant.
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John Shanewise
British Columbia
British Province
Grand Trunk Pacific
Bamonton
Alberta
Princes Rupert
Pacific Coast
Sharewise
North Pacific
Ongt A8
Suzzier, Cs
First M E Conference Re-elects Pastor Frank Cols
At the fourth quarterly meeting of First M E Church on Sept 14 1988 the vote reappointed Rev Frank Cols as pastor for the coming year. Officers and standing committees were named with Rev J W Bissell as chairman and Church trustees C D Becker Chas Jawss A T Hull G W Bann H B Kelly and others.
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First
M. E. Ehuren
Frank Cols
J. W. Bissell
C. D. Becker
Chas Jawss
A. T. Hull
W. R. Walker
C. G. Wilcox
E. A. Boggs
W. B. Snisser
Wm. Graham
Geo, Ferneaux
Farsonage
Off ‘Gers
The
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. F. Harvey
F. M. Devenwort
Mra. J. TW. Bateman
Flames Devour Five Hundred Acres in Kankakee Marsh
In South Bend Indiana on September 15 five hundred acres of Kankakee marsh burned uncontrollably as dry conditions threaten crops. Firefighters battled the blaze all day amid drought warning and potential heavy property damage if rain comes within twenty five hours.
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South Bent
Ind
Kankakee
Imany
Longtime Waterloo resident remembered at 85
Des Moines dispatch notes weather bulletin says week was warmest since 1897 with temperatures from 80 to 96 degrees and dry winds aiding corn ripening. Southmayd, a 30 year Waterloo resident born 1823 in Springfield, died at Presbyterian hospital after three weeks ill. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from his niece’s home, with burial at Fairview cemetery.
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Des Moines
Weather One Crop Service
Southward
Plate
New York
Springfield
Harvard
Waterloo
Levi Wambaugh
Cedar Falls
A. Kawver
Lafayette Street
Fairview Cemetery
Died of Tuberculosis Elmer Harden Dies Far From Home
Elmer Harden aged 40 from Waterloo died in Colorado Springs after a brief journey for health. He leaves a widow Frances Gilbert and three children Earl, Viola, and Clyde, plus a mother, two brothers, and three sisters. Burial in Mount Carmel cemetery near Eagle Center after a funeral at St. Joseph’s church.
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Elmer Harden
Wari
Colorado
Frank Gilbert
Brock Street
Waterloo
Harden
Frances Gilbert
Earl A
Viola” May
Clyde G
Tessie
Rockford
Iowa
George
William Clouse
Mary Puritan
Lary Updyke
Mason City
Colorado Springs
Cal
Cedar Falls mill worker loses arm in pulley accident
Hana Crone, a Cedar Falls mill employee, suffered a severe injury when his right arm was caught between pulleys on the second floor while wiping machinery. Rescuers freed him after about 15 minutes. the arm was amputated below the elbow at Lincoln street home. Crone had fifteen years with the company and was the primary support for his father and sister. Insurance may provide relief. Also reported: St Petersburg cholera toll for the 24 hours ending noon: 240 cases and 40 deaths, nearly doubling previous day.
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Cedar Falls
Hana Crone
Mr. Crone
Jack Puls
Kwan
Hutttle
Lincoln Street
Crone
Mil Company
Sbort
Wability
St. Petersburg
Des Moines Conference Chooses Primary Candidate
Over three hundred stamipat republicans meet in Des Moines to select a primary opponent to Governor Cummins. B E Clarke of Cedar Rapids, likely candidate, will accept. A Cedar Rapids delegation urges Clarke as Walter Smith declines, leaving Clarke with a clear field.
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Des Moines
A. Tf. Cummins
B. BE. Clarke
Cedar Rapids
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hero
Cedar Rapides
Walter
Smith
Clarke
Des Moines Sept 35 Iowa Cities Debt Per Capita
Davenport shows the lowest per capita debt among eleven first class cities at 6.87 dollars per resident. Clinton and Dubuque also low while Sioux City totals 34.92, though oil warrants inflate its figure. The report by Oak Clerk Sheets of the state auditor's office outlines ten cities with available figures.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Iowa
Office of the Auditor of State
Tate
Clinton
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Mr. Sheets
Bimi
Relief Funds and Relief Commission Accounts in Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County supervisors met in regular session at the courthouse. They reported relief disbursements of 1578 dollars with mixed results from the goldstar relief commission representatives L. H. Severin C. D. Becker and B. A. Prige. Becker’s allotment was found overdrawn by 20.24 dollars. a larger fund may be established by considering a two thirds mill levy to double relief funds and better meet legal requirements.
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Board of Supervisora
Blackhawk County
Court House
Goldlars' Relief Commission
L. H. Severin
Cedar Palls
C. D. Becker
Waterloo
A. Prige
Laporte
G. I. Becker
Rolief
Town and Township News Update
Mr and Mrs Herb Gleason returned from a three week visit with relatives at Minneapol is Henry Meier of Readlyn was a business caller last week Tuesday. Disbursements submitted by representatives include cash on hand Sept 1 1907 278.47 and year end balances. The Old Folks Dance at Syndicate hall Friday evening with the Denver orchestra. Rev Krum returned from Chicago and his son to college. John Homelghaus served as jury member in Weverly. Local notices mention a field day picnic planned for Sept 26 with finances outlined and a plan to remodel the Reformed church into a dwelling.
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Aurora
Minneapolis
Innipeg
Canada
A. R. Tillinghast
Otto
Southmayd
Laat Tenth Street
Prasylerian Hospital
Waterloo
Libbie Rawbothan
Jare
G. D. Gad
Bera
Trom
John Homelghaus
Weverly
Rev
Krum
Poldey
Eidhae
Cotlego
Vauelers
Kraushbann
Wavora
Des Moines
Schonsbaum
Dubuque
S. A
Pat
Mr. Clankenship
Rioux City
Genter Patnt Davenport
Vielt Cedar Ieplas
Lea
Slater
I Beyer Andl
Burlington
Sisense
Femily Ee Council Hluffy
Nat Weele
Waverly
Ottumwa
Oltrogge
Muscatine
Tetgudia
Eaers
Tows
Eignty
Henry Failier
Gan
Lansey
Clags Andietc
Tripoli
Cedar Falls
Marion
Chiriton
Glen- O
Brussea
Boone
Fairfield
John Berlin
Henry Schumacher
Laura Dammerman
Chicago
Lilella Work
Edwin Bruns
Tarpey-Bruck
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Thomas Gregory Terpey
Evelyn Anita Bruck
Mark Goonsy
Misa Mayme
Antone Wangler
Nick Bruck
Independence Avenue
Wane Jer Drug Co
A. C. Mueller
Bennington Township
United States Circuit Court
Pual| Mueller
Ness
Richmond
South Carolina
Laporte Brief: Mulcahy Returns From Sioux City Trotting Meet
D. Mulcahy returned Friday from Sioux City where he had been tending to the Laporte trotting farm Aunt Jerusha, which won since Tuesday. The trip produced a record noted in Laporte circles.
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Cc. D. Mulcahy
Sioux City
Laporte
Jerusha
Suesday
Poetic Bow and City Improvements Across Late Reports
An 1909 city page details a romantic ribbon chained verse game where a bow of blue is exchanged and a second bow may determine identity. It also reports on a move to convert the city hall basement into a stone yard for prisoners, appointing an overseer, and plans to equip a fire engine with hose, plus lighting contracts, an anti lumber pile ordinance, and Bryant's bid for asphalt on Mullan street.
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City Comment
Munnicipal
Dunham
Welabach Lighting Co
Chicago
Bryant
Nephalt
Mullan Svenue
Linkayette
Franklin Streets
Election plans and local wedding notices reported
Dubuque Times notes include election procedures and judge appointments for the county, with names to be published after selection. It also covers multiple weddings in Dubuque and nearby areas, detailing attire, venues, guests, and after-ceremony celebrations.
Brandon Diary Notes and Local Events Near Brandon
Warm weather continues as crops progress and residents report daily happenings. A wagon train with 13 people passed through town, the river remains a fishing focus, and a tramp was hosted by Constable Brown. Arm injuries, visits from old friends, and travel to South Dakota are mentioned along with sidewalk work and street dressing. The Mercury notes a 106 degree day.
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Corm
Jamon McDonald
B. B. Brown
Freddie Wilson
Roy Haines
Longmont
Col
McClintoe
A. Oldfather
Charles City
R. H. Jamizon
South Dakota
Walters
Price
Vinton
Independence
Town Notices and Social Rounds From Havenhoma Area
Matt Clark arrives from Des Moines to join friends at Havenhoma fair. A dozen young ladies attend a 7:00 dinner honoring Mieses Fulghon and Roberts. Mrs J R Doyle visits Vinton for Sunday at Gen Miller's home in Minneapolis. Mrs Moore arrives and moves into Marighan house with husband. Mrs Morris plans to join husband baker at Model bakery. Walter Lyone returns from Wisconsin after brother's funeral. Miss Leo Scofield goes to Waterloo, Mr Hurd from Marion visits family. Breakfast and social calls noted across towns.
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Matt. Clark
Des Moines
Havenhoma
Mieses Fulghon
Roberts
Mra. J. R. Doyle
Vinton
T. A. Miller
Minneapolis
Leporte
Miases Myris Firestone
Mildred Hitt
Mad Wenaldson
Otto Schrieber
Waterloo
Electric Park
Moore
Mr. Moore
Marighan House
G. Morris Cals
Model Bakery
Walter Lyone
Wisconsin
Leo Scofield
Hurd
Marion
Aims to End All Wars Letter Urges Global Arbitration
From Skibo Castle in Scotland Andrew Careple writes to Representative Richard Bartholdt of Missouri, president of the American Group Interparliamentary Union. He argues the German emperor has power to abolish war by uniting Great Britain France and the United States to declare peace and settle disputes by arbitration.
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Berlin
Andrew Careple
Skibo Castie
Scotland
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Interparliamentary Union
Germany
Great Britain
France
United States
Charges dismissed for KC assistant to attorney general
Kansas City Kansas September 11 The charges against GC W Trickett financial assistant to the attorney general of Kansas accused of accepting unearned fees in a liquor case were dismissed by Judge Moore on the motion of Attorney General Jackson.
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Kansas City
Kan
GC. W. Trickett
Kansas
Moore
Jackson
Dike Notes On Fair, Visits, And Church Revival
Sept. 14 item notes a hot spell shaping corn crop, county fair attendance, and varied local visits. Residents Robert Blott, Mrs. Elliott, Ray Grove, Prof. Roadman, Mr. and Mrs. Roush, and others are mentioned alongside revival meetings with new church members. Several locals travel or return from trips to Minnesota, Chicago, Tama, and Upper Iowa University.
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Robert Bllott
Minnesota
H. B. Eiliott
Blancha Crouse
Chicago
Ray Grove
Harl Boadman
Upper Iowa University
Floyd Crowes
Harry Trimble
Corell College
Harry
Honor Trimble
Tama
Grandma Buhol
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Winthrop
Prof
Otto and
Carrie Body
Yarlors
Mary
Grace Canfield
Jonale & Bartholomew
Alfred Longley
F.C
Noel E. Spicer
Webster City
Wis McCullom
Jones
W. W. Merritt
Gunn Ministerial Relief Fund
F. 3
Dreke
Webster
Laymee’s League
S. Henney
Mitchelville
D. van Vechten
W. H. McGlauffin
D. D
A. W. McDavitt
Osage
West Union
P. C. UW
Ber- Alon
H. IL
Stoughton
Orage
H. M. Reed
Waterloo Sunday School
Our Western College
L. B. Fisher
Galesburg
Illhois
S. L. Crum
Garth
Mary Grace Canfield
Owntanna
Minn
Mary G. Andrews
Omaha
Hoy. J
Caldwell
Mt. Pleasan
Sap Zu
Lewis B. Fisher
J. A. Sly
J. F. Newton
W. H
Chapman
F. W. Chapman
Eldora
Lloyd Leib
Antigo
Tia
Raymond
Leib
Hutchinson
Parkersburg
J.B. Shanewise
M. E
Frank Gole
Central Association
Chicago Record
Herald Today
Pum
Jtham
Observer
Guy
Elmer Hardin
Miss Mitchell
Eliza Mitchell
St. Joseph's Church
T. BD. O'Brien
Eagle Grove
Eagle Center
William Britchell
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Eagie Center
Hans Crone
Besmoines
E. Clarke
Iowa Cities
BOARD
Commissioner OF Soldiers' Relief
Denver
Blra
Herb Glesnon
Minne Pwake
Henry Meier
Readlyn
Rose
Leta Meyer
Henry Neverman
Ward
Mt. Anburn
Acg
Brown
Vata Werse
Hotel Albert
Athur Drigga
Old Reformed Church
Stone Yard Reality Young Tallor
A. Weaterroo
Tallor Zhol
Indy
Lone
Fira Chiaf
B. Severin
Bucholz
Grace Sack
Jotn Guchola
Argo
Rey
Miley Hisle Zernicke
Thin Elty
Anna Bucholz
Prank Pfiftner
Jarry Miller
Andrew Sack
Branke and
Reymond Peftner
Migs Nora Glaser
Mies Late Zernecke
Mrs. Fred. Smith
Savenna
Ilee
Margaret McNamara
Cone
Cottage Street
Judy Kepford
Brandon
Emperor William
Trickett
James C. Trumbauer
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