Trouble to Start It No Cases Ready to Try
District court met Wednesday afternoon to set the term and adjourned to Thursday morning as the heard calendar was not ready. Many divorce cases linger with slow filings while Mrs. Ermile C. Smith wins a divorce with custody of a minor child. Canfield vs Canfield for divorce and alimony is pending, defendant given ten days to plead. Rumor says about half of eighty four divorce cases may be severed if parties delay further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orning
Ermile C. Smith
M. M. Smith
Wrannie MM. Canfield
Lee Canfield
Buchanan’ District Court
Independence
Imma DeMill
Clarance DeMill
Bernce Clark
Michael Ross
Supreme Court
District Court
Gathered notes from Brandon and nearby towns
The column lists visits and movements of residents in Brandon, Vinton, and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Mabel Morrison, Mrs Florence Lockhart, W B Hualues, Fred Demott, W H Diffenbaugh, C C Thompson, Mr McCullom, D McLeish, and Rev rry. Local events include a harvest home picnic, a planned winter lecture course, and a home roof update. A suicide attempt by Frank Chadwick ended in death. Merritt Chadwick witnessed. A 50th or SOUL anniversary gathering for Fred Yount commemorates pioneer roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Morrison
Uttle Gon John
Pipestone
Minn
Brandon
Vinton
Morrison
Florence Lockhart
Des Moines
W. B. Hualues
Fred Demott
Waterloo
W.H. Diffenbaugh
Freeport
Ill
Vv. W. Davis
A. &. Edwards
Lou Parker
Roy Hayes
Laura Hart
Gmise
James Hart
Frank Chadwick
Mer
Pitt Chadwick
Merritt Chadwick
Frank
Wilbert Yount
Fred. Yount
Trandon
Mr. Yount
Traindon
Andeon Merritt
Independence
Local Social Notes From Shell Rock and Vicinity
Readers catch up on weekend travels and family visits across Shell Rock Waterloo and nearby towns. Mentions include Carl Fogav closing a meat market, Emma Wilson returning home to Pennsylvania, John Bloknor selling property, Laura Mock in Clarksville, Rosa Leverich hosting friends, Mrs Tarrlet Probert visiting from Cedar Falls, and Otto Wasner staying with his mother in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnas Thompso
Olney
Fanclies
Waterloo
Fortimer
Carl Fogav
Gellig
Steel
Ann Vinck
Mascimes
Kate Carrier
Jace Carter
Master Warner
Doe Verrier
Laura Mock
Rosa Leverich
Tarrlet Probert
Cidar Falls
A. 2. Walker
Otto Wasner
George
Iummon
Alex. Thompson
Macismith
Dolph Jest
Fxtures
Mary J. Young
Lilan Larkin
Aedar Rap'da
Mary Perkins
Whverly
G. P. Greene
Prody van Vinck
Tripoli
Reede Thompson
Maggie Dermister
Michigan
John Cautey
Will Webster
Allison
Tower
Nettie Brogue
Karl Kultman
Germany
Hush Smith
Primghar
GG. Lake
Robert
Zelky
Ferrel Wilson
John Kratehmeyer Sr
Guadell
Iowa
Stone yard ready for jail labor in Waterloo
Waterloo authorities announce completion of a stone yard at city hall basement where prisoners will work. Edward A Fitkin directs carpentry, under Chief Leighton and Judge Kepford. One and a half cubic yards of rock per day define a shift, with strict discipline and no work no time rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Edward Augustus Fitkin
E. A. Leighton
A. B. Kepford
Wright aeroplane wreck sent to Dayton for study
Fort Myer visitors Professor Alexander Graham Bell Curtiss and McCurdy examined the parade ground where the Wright aeroplane crashed last week. The engine and wreck parts on Mr Wright's view will be shipped to Dayton Ohio. The track and starting apparatus will be stored at Fort Myer for future use by Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Washington
Alexander Graham Bell
Curtiss Anid McCurdy
Aerial Experiment Association
Thomas R. Selfridge
Fort Myer
Wright
Ohio
Wright Brother i
Estate divided as heirs share Simmons corner property
W E Hollenbeck gains control of principal portion after years of purchases. The Simmons property at West Fifth and Bluff streets, once held by heirs since the death of the elderly owner over eight decades ago, is being apportioned. Final steps include quit claiming interests to Lula Hollenbeck and deeding parts to Elza Bickley, with remaining undivided shares allocated to N C Tardy’s children and siblings. Estimated value around $20,000. Mrs Hollenbeck is the wife of baseball player W E Hollenbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
West Nifth
Bluff Streets
Elza J. Bickley
George
Henry
Wid Anna
N.C. Tarity
Lula Hallenbeck
Revision of Canadian Prayer Book at General Synod
Ottawa opening fifth General Synod debates revision of the Canadian Prayer Book and a clergy edition proposal. Temperance plan includes barring minors from bars, shorter sale hours, and local option enforcement. Synod may unite upper and lower houses but vote separately and seek church cooperation on reform and legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
General Synod
Anglican Church
Canada
Stnother
Committee On
Temperance
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Celebrates 25 Years
Chicago and other centers observe the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The order began in 1883 at Oneonta with twelve members and now spans the United States Canada and Mexico with about 101000 members. Since founding it has paid 16500000 in death and disability claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhood
Oneonta
United States
Canada
Mexico
Mississippi River Improvement Association Opens 7th Annual Convention
Clinton Sept 23 The Mississippi River Improvement Association held its first session of the seventh annual convention with about 150 delegates. President Wilkinson delivered the address and congratulated delegates. Roosevelt support noted. Wilkinson predicted a $2,000,000 appropriation this winter for a six foot channel from St Paul to Cairo. Secretary Boswell reported only 44 of 77 cities responded to assessments for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Miseisuippi River Improvement Association
Thomas Wikkinson
Wikinson
Roosevelt
Congress
Upper
Mississippi
St Paul
Cairo
Boswell
Highland addition framed as Waterloo beauty spot gains grand amenities
The Highland addition in Waterloo advances with graded streets paved and guttered sewer and water services. City engineer oversight yields six foot cement sidewalks and a central boulevard park area for future modern homes and enhanced drainage, attracting investors seeking a premier residence district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Addition
Ln Puy City
Wilson
Hast Park Avenue
Bette
Plan to secure funds for game propagation in Iowa
I M Gregorie of Dubuque promotes a state law requiring resident licenses for shotguns and rifles to fund game protection in Iowa. He has sold memberships to support a proposed state game farm and propagation efforts, following Illinois’ model with a resident hunter license. The campaign aims to restock game birds and protect fish and fowl statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Gregorie
Dubuque
Iowa State Game Association
General Assembly
Iowa
Illinois
Hilnels
Ilinois
Asl
Bera
State Game Association
Cers
Methodiat
Cedar Falls
Willard Thal
Cedar River Park
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
S. H
Bart Gray
West Ware- Renner
Mila Spears
D. D
Sepho- Schrader
Waterloo
Cartmore
City Hospital
Pontey
Irma Kean
Dense fog triggers fatal car crash in Philadelphia
A heavy fog caused a head on collision on a Southern and Western Traction line. One car carried 72 workmen from Baltimore Locomotive company. Several injured, many feared fatally, as both vehicles wrecked on the single track. London hosts an international moral education congress with fourteen nations represented, including the United States, and a three language program. King Edward approves. Messages cover moral education, patriotism, and ethical schooling across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Southern and Western Traction Company
Baltimore Locomotive Company
London
Edward
Pelvica
August dairy report from Gilbertsville Dairy Association
J B Kascht secretary reports for August: milk received 308,036 pounds, butter produced 14,272 pounds, butter fat 11,692 pounds, average test 0.80, average yield 4.63. Net proceeds 33,159.41 with July balance 19.05. Total cash 1,217.06. Paid for butter fat perch 2442 patron payments 2, expenses 338.51. Balance cash on hand 23.02. Total cash 3,217.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kascht
Gilbertville Dairy Association
Lamp Explosion Sparks Fire at 400 Sycamore Street
A kerosene lamp exploded in a second floor room of the J H Ludwigson home at 400 Sycamore Street Tuesday evening. The quick action of resident Ludwigson and a nearby watchman prevented greater damage as the blaze was extinguished with water before the fire department arrived. The house carried sufficient insurance to cover all damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ludwigson
Sycamore Street
Asa Adants
Ludwigson
Pnildy
Threshing Engine Fatality at Eagle Grove
Webster City report states a threshing machine engine passed a bridge at Eagle Grove last night. King Clarence Shaffer, 21, a student at Amos College, was killed instantly when the engine rolled through the bridge and pierced his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Eagle Grove
Clarence Shaffer
Shaffer Wes
Amos College
Madrid mayor accused in sensational murders
The story from Madrid details Dr. Agostina Portona, mayor of Alarcon, charged with killing several people under bizarre circumstances. Allegations include suffocation in a sealed room, a patient murdered and mutilated, and a landlord killed with a skull piercing pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Agostina Portona
Alarcon
Mothardu
Ither
Bridge Collapse Near Perryville Halts Train Traffic
Wilmington, Sept 23. The eastern span of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge over the Susquehanna at Perryville collapsed as an eastbound extra freight passed. The locomotive and caboose plunged into the river. A watchman was seriously injured. No other casualties reported. The bridge was under repair, thought to have contributed to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Baltimore and Ohio
Perryville
Runaway Horse Terrorizes Logan Avenue Neighborhood
A horse owned by Ed Mills driven by a 12 year old boy ran nearly a mile through the northwest city district after a harness break near Hanify melon shack on Logan Avenue. The boy clung to the buggy as the horse was struck by the rig and suffered a bad cut to its right hind leg but survived unharmed otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Mills
Borga
Logan Avenue
Franklin Street
Ighton Leib Case Reveals Father Refuses Support
Judge Kepford received a letter from M. Dy. Scofield near Conway Kansas about Lloyd Leib a 44 year old boy cared for by Waterlaoang and sent to Antigo Wisconsin. Scofield an uncle says the boy's father E B Leth once in Toledo Ohio ran a rooming house and abandoned Lloyd. Scofield has supported Lloyd and a 12 year old sister. He urges legal action to compel paternal support and cites Arthur Bacon Milwaukee as available caregiver if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepford
M. Dy. Scofield
Conway
Kansas
Linyd Lath
Antigo
Wis
Bir Scofield
Bacon
E. B. Leth
Toledo
Ohio
Gladstone
Lloyd Leib
Arthur Bacon
Milwaukee
Lloyd
Wangler Br~niger Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
Agatha M Wangler and Frank Braniger wed quietly at the bride's mother's home in Waterloo. Officiated by Mark Cooney of St Joseph's, ceremony at 8 00 pm with intimate family present due to bereavement. Florence Landgraf played Lohengrin, reception featured four courses and floral decor. couple plans a wedding trip and home in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Agatha M. Wangler
Frank Braniger
C. D. Wangler
Hast Yhird Street
Mark Cooney
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Florence Landgraf
Father Cooney
Rose Smith
Gertrude Klein
Marie Good
C. D. Waneler
Waterloo
East Waterloo High School
Notre Dame
W. A. Brantger
West Fourth Street
Braniger
Citizens’ Savings Bank
W. P. Kerwin
DeFweth
Joseph Sarto
Cedar Falla
Kinthall
Index of corporate records in Blackhawk County completed
Charles Plummer, Blackhawk County recorder, completed a consolidated index book of corporations from 1959 to present, covering 319 pages with twelve change columns. The volume lists 732 incorporated concerns and 237 amendments, including substitutions, renewals, and data, aided by Hattie Zwanziger. The work, the first of its kind in the state, aids tracing corporate status and is now in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Plummer
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
State Bank of Iowa
Neceausty
Plummer
Hattie Zwanziger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tama County
Charles Smith
Smith
Walter Frehse
A. C. Frehise
Ers
W. E. Hollenbeck
General Synod OF Anglican Churches
A. T
Mississippi Improvement Association
Sportsmen OF
Waterloo Sportsmen
Moral Education Congress
James Matvehitt
SL. Pant
Kenigon
BK. Dandfield
Knterim
Calhous Countwinter
4. E. Ludwigson
Rod
Ighton Leib Case
Boy Wanderer
Wangler-Braniger
Kate
Etta Reed
H. B. Reed
Waterloo Theatre
Macauley & Patton
W.B. Patton
Bushy
Norwood
Norwoods
Cief
Jens
Christian Christensen
Strenington
Wisconsin
Anna Christina Peterson
Own
Charles P. Schilling
Margaret Greelit
Frank C. Brenfger
Agatha M. Wangler
Ida Trogees
Denver
Cola
Sher Alster
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