City in Brief
Crystal hair goods shop advertises services while local notices report hospital updates and court actions. Individuals described include Mrs. Henry Gibson, Judge F. C. Platt, J. C. Archer, Mrs. Wm Beatty, and Frank Standish amid community events and several civil suits over debts and rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rosgen
Great Western
Long Beach
Cal
G. W. Bunn
F. C. Platt
Grundy Center
J. C. Archer
Milwaukee
Wm. Beatty
Fourth Street
Frank Standish
Colorado
Brown seeks divorce citing cruel inhuman treatment and jealousy
Maude Brown files a petition for divorce from David Brown alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and jealousy. The couple married Oct 21, 1909. Separately John A. Koch sues Lillian Lantz for 453.19 on a mechanic's lien. Nathan Cohn sues Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co. for 146.65 to recover on a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Brown
David Brown
John A. Koch
Lillian Lantz
Nathan Cohn
Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co
Greeks organize Pythagoras Fraternal Society in Waterloo
Greeks of Waterloo form a fraternal society named Pythagoras with articles of incorporation filed. Objectives include brotherly aid in sickness or death, member protection, education and culture, and promoting Greek American ties. Annual meeting set for the first Sunday in April. incorporators listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Pythagoras
George Lapachristodoulou
Alexander Garroufalis
Mike Folas
Peter Mavrens
Ilaris Hrons
John Tsouoales
John Johnnidas
Gost Amerisonis
Folios Papi- Yeonidas
Shackelford Back In Waterloo as New Pitcher Arrives
Pitcher J. C. Shackelford, acquired from Winnita, reached Waterloo this morning and joined practice this afternoon. Catcher Oliver Kohr, from near Cleveland, has been released. Kohr showed speed but had little chance against Harrington in this season’s competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Shackelford
Winnita
Waterloo
Oliver Kohr
Cleveland
Harrington
Searles and Wolfe May Enter M W League
Kohr, nursing a slightly injured hand, expects to win a berth in the M W league as soon as his wound heals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searles
Wolfe
Kohr
Interurbans Benefit the Small Towns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes many move from small towns to cities like Davenport, while the Davenport Democrat attributes population declines to lack of interurban lines. Some Traer businessmen oppose an interurban, fearing it would drain town business. Interurbans support local commerce by boosting links between small towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Davenport Pipers
Davenport Democrat
Traer
Waterloo
Tract
Davenport
Optometrists Convene in Cedar Rapids for Two Day Session
The state association of optometrists met in Cedar Rapids on April 26 with about 150 attendees. President Hurlburt of Fort Dodger delivered the annual address and reports from other officers followed. The program centers on technical topics and the convention remains in session for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
State Association of Optometrists
Hurlburt
Fort Dodger
Haugen Proposes Bills Including Public Buildings and Armory
Rep Haugen introduced several bills in the house. One authorizes dating of meat cans. Proposals include public buildings at Charles City and Qelwein at 190,900 dollars each. Another bill provides arms and equipment for target practice at Memorial University in Alason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DP
Haugen
Charles City
Qelwein
Alason City
Congress on child welfare draws Carroll Brenton duo
Mrs. R Carroll and Mrs Kas Brenton of Dallas Center attend the international congress on child welfare in Washington D C on April 26. Mrs Prouty, wife of Representative Prouty, has been appointed by Governor Carroll to represent Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
R. ©. Carroll
Kas Brenton
Dallas Center
Washington
International Congress On Child Welfare
Prouty
Carroll
Towa
Prehistoric Bronze Bell Found Used as Dining Hall Bell
A small prehistoric bronze bell was unearthed at Raymond and Carter avenues in St. Anthony Park. University specialists believe it dates from a time when little bronze was used and that it now serves as a dining hall bell at the agricultural college. The artifact was found just below glacial drift and resembles a common table bell in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Raymond and Carter Avenues
St. Anthony Park
The
Agricultural College
Local Notices Docket Mixed Names and Places
Fragmented listing shows individuals and cities including Denver Watering Cedar Falls and Waterlon with surnames Bloeser Walther Barrett Dainwald Gardner and Shictis in unclear context. No clear event or action stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick
Imil
Bloeser
Denver
Caroline Walther
Louis F. Dainwald
Watering
Zola Louise Barrett
Waterlon
Tsardner
Temperate Update From Buchanan Optical Syndicate
Fragmentary item notes market details supplied by Buchanan Optical Co and a syndicate block. Contents unreadable beyond sparse references to dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
M. Ipm
Home Course In Health Culture
A 1910 essay by Eugene L. Fisk M D urges life as a trust to be lived well, not merely long. It links prevention to youth, advocates temperance, regular exercise, and balanced diet while warning against excess, alcohol, and neglect of health in middle age. It covers heart and kidney disease, tuberculosis decline versus rise in degenerative deaths, and practical tips for aging well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Wiseman
United States
Summer Theatre Opens in Cedar Falls With Busy Season
Arrangements completed for Fifth and Washington street summer theatre opening May 15 under W Champlin who heads Central Summer Theatre Circuit with twenty cities. Outdoor drill by company M, Bishop Quayle visits Cedar Falls, lecturing on Jean Val Jean, and a Cedar Falls wedding at St Patrick’s church followed by a late departure to Chicago. Funeral services held for Mrs Vanderlip at Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Fifth
Washington Streets
W. Champlin
Champlin
Third
Bishop Quayle
Quayle
Jean Val Jean
Elmira Young
Martin Dwyer
Luke Donlon
St. Patrick's Church
Mrs. Young
East Cedar Falls
Mrs. Dwyar
Chicago
Neighbors Face Off Over Boundary Line Dispute
In Bath Street dispute between Albert Koffman and Isaac Davis, blows were exchanged. They appeared in police court where Judge Caldwell fined both $100 with suspension for good behavior. Neighbors testified. several intoxicated visitors from five cities received substantial fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Koffman
Isaac Davis
Bath Street
Hoffman
Davis
Caldwell
Dove of Peace
Bar of Justice
Dubuque
Chicago
Burlington
Nashua
Waterlo
Waterloo Plans New Residence District On Lafayette Street
Waterloo growth continues as Iowa Dakota Land Company prepares to open a new residential tract on lower Lafayette Street two blocks south of the Linden car line. Promoters plan extensive improvements and expect strong investor interest. sales will begin on an announced opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa-Dakota Land Company
Blowers
Lower
Lafayette Street
Linden
O. Zack
Thia Addition
Honey Hidden in Old Lenox Tavern Swarm Finds Wealth
In Lenox Massachusetts April 26 workers uncover a garret stash in a 150 year old tavern. They find over a thousand pounds of honey from fifty swarms of bees stored for more than a century. The tavern has been in a single family for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Mass
East Lee
Garret
City Banks Close Tomorrow for Sheffield Choir
The banks of the city close tomorrow at noon due to the Sheffield choir event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buchanan Optica Co
BE. Johnson
Henry Gibson
Jesup
Pine Street Hospital
W. J. Peverill
Nowaday
Personal Workers’ League
J.B. Balcam
W. R. Walker & Co
Samuel Doran
Rauhauer
Shackelford
Optometrists
Rapids
Mrs. Carrolt
Child Welfare Congress
Eugene L. Fisk
M. D
American Press Association
Joen D. Rockefeller
Sugusta
Cazalis
Herbert Spencer
Charles Sedge Wick Minot
Metchnikoff
Underwood & Underwood
City—Co
Li. Vanderlip
J. E. Snowden
Congregational Church
Fairview
Spyright
Hart Schaffner
Marx
America
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Uts
Frank Bros
Blue
Wn. Elcomb
Hammond Ave
City
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