McCoy arraigned in justice court on horse theft
John Cotton of Grundy Center arranged with Sheriff to recover his horse after Tom McCoy was arrested at Gladybrook for stealing a horse and buggy from G. A. Barron. McCoy confessed and is held for grand jury. Cotton, who traded a horse for the stolen animal in good faith, is in Reinbeck paying $40 boot. Barron to regain his horse buggy and harness. Cotton recovers his horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCoy
Gladybrook
BE. A. Leighton
G. A. Barron
Justice of the Peace McMurray
McCoy
John Cotton
Grundy Center
Berlin
Barron
Cotton
Harry Fink
Reinbeck
Fink
Grundy County
North Waterloo and Railroads Rail network reshuffle on Wisconsin division
Railroad updates report George W Berry named terminal superintendent based in Chicago with jurisdiction from South Water Street to Matterson and Twelfth Street to Parkway. John F Dignan succeeds Berry as trainmaster at Freeport. Abner Bernard and Fred Shertaman named trainmasters for passenger and freight routes around Chicago and between Sixty third Street Matteson and the St Charles Air Line. W F E Brisws transfers to Wisconsin division. A rock obstacle blocks Illinois Central near Dubuque delaying Train No 4. Amboy branch washouts suspend traffic. Cedar Rapids branch gains a freight train. Several staff trips and returns noted including J A Bell, W C Delaney, F E Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kaufman
Clay Street
Mr. Kaufman
Town Street
Boyd B. Hedrick Hag
The
Central
William Remmert
Henry Steinmayer
John Wilder
Gus Johnson
George ‘Clark
John Druskatt
San Ber|nardino
Cal
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
California
J. J. Hoeksma
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Hoeksma
J. C
Tom Sullivan
Central Hero
Wabash
Moberlie
North Waterloo
Railway Age Gazette
George W. Berry
Wisconsin
Tlinois Central
Freeport
Chicago
South Water Street
Matterson
Twelfth Street
Parkway
John F. Dignan
Freeports
Mr. Berry
Abner Bernard
Sixtythird Street
Matteson
Fred Shertaman
Sixty-third Street
St. Charles Air Line
W. F E. Brisws
St. Louis
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Fred Stearns
Waterson
Amboy
Ill
J. A. Bell
W. C. Delaney
Cincinnati
Minnesota
F. E. Lucas
Cedar Rapide
Minnefs Central
Manchester
Cedar, Rapids
C. R. Kelly
Unlucky 13 Hit City Prisoners At Waterloo Court
Thirteen prisoners faced the magisterial bar at Waterloo city hall this morning. Vagrancy was the main charge with drunk and disorderly conduct common. Sentences of five days on the streets or cash fines were imposed on most, including Ed Mullen and James Lee who paid or served time for intoxication. Residents from Chicago Waterloo West Virginia Kansas City and Benton Wis contributed to the docket as the judge showed no leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ed Mullen
Bacchus
Mullen
Jack Murray
Dubuque
Dan Woods
James Lee
Chicago
West Virginia
Kansas City
Benton
Wis
Tate
Prominent Black Hawk pioneer Stilson dies after long illness
Chester Byron Stilson a pioneer of Black Hawk county and former county recorder dies at 901 Mulberry Waterloo after a lengthy illness. Born in 1837 in Pennsylvania he came to Iowa in 1856 and served in the Civil War. A trusted public servant he held multiple offices including county recorder board of supervisors and grand recorder of Iowa Workman and was active in Grace church and Masons. He leaves a wife four children and three grandchildren. Funeral at Grace M E Church with Mason services then burial in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Byron Stilson
Black Hawk County
Robert Anderson
Mulberry Street
Stilson
Rochester
Minn
South Dakota
Mr. Stilson
Girard
Erie County
Chester
Almira Stilson
Ogle County
Tinnois
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Board of Supervisors
Hast Waterlon
Mesociei E
C. W. Stilson
Srm
Stilson & Son
Grace
M. FE
Stewards
Grand Recorder of
H. B. White
Order
The
Sonic Order
Waterloo Lodge
Seventh
Iowa Cavalry
Robert Andersson
Stil
Greenfield
Maas
Ellen Billings
Pennsylvania
Lere
Elvira E
Inifancu
Charlies W
O. D. Ol
Grace M. E.church
Masons
EH. D. Hull
Wickersham Papers Sought by House Resolution
Washington Aug 14 All records and papers tied to recent charges by Alaskan Delegate Wickersham against Attorney General Wickersham were requested from the department of justice in a resolution adopted by the House. The measure was offered by Representative Clayton of Alabama, judiciary committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Department of Justice
House
Clayton
Alabama
Judiciary Committee
Prison guard may recover from shooting in prison escape case
Cedar Rapids Ia Aug 14 Allen Hamaker a prison guard shot Friday by the Anamosa prison out law is testing well and the chances for recovery are favorable No trace of Smith and Mecum the fugitives has been obtained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Allen Hamaker
Anamosa
Smith and Mecum
Needless Fire Waste And The Cost To Society
A strong critique of fire waste argues losses cost $3 per capita yearly in America while Europe reports 35 cents. It cites 1910 Chicago fire losses as largely preventable and urges personal accountability under a concept akin to criminal liability for carelessness. Data show insured and uninsured property suffer as fires erode public wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
South America
Free Country
America
Europe
Insurance Company
Chicago
Carless
Anhad
United States
City in Brief Headlines a Busy Waterloo Week
Local items note visits from Des Moines to Dubuque and Chicago, with many residents travelling, hosting guests, or taking vacations. Highlights include Dr. Rollins camping at Elk Run, Miss Becker on vacation, and J. Webb witnessing aviation flights in Chicago. Public notices mention Court of Honor, school exams, and new rail depot improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Rollins
Elk Run
H. J. Kruger
Grundy Center
Waterloo
Old Settlers Elect Officers at Black Hawk County meeting
At the annual Black Hawk County Early Settlers association meeting the nominating committee led to unanimous election of officers: President J C Hartman. vice presidents Prinkley Pierce H W Grout James F Camp. Secretary A J Edwards. Treasurer Roger Leavitt. Oldtimers D G Ellis W P Mayes W W Hamilton Tot Abraham W W McFarlane Edwin Mesick spoke. Hartman pledged future remarks. The gathering was among the association’s most successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black_ Hawk County
Early Settlers’ Association
E. A. Snyder
Cedar Falls
J. C. Gales
T. C. Henry
Waterloo
J. C. Hartman
Prinkley Pierce
H. W. Grout
James F. Camp
la Porte City
A. J. Edwards
Roger Leavitt
D. G. Ellis
W. P. Mayes
W. W. Hamilton
Tot Abraham
Mt. Pleasant
W. W. McFarlane
Edwin Mesick
Mr. Hartman
Hartman
Meritol Pile Remedy Promoted by Waterloo Agents
To the People of Waterloo we remind readers we are sole city agents for Meritol Pile Remedy. Manufacturers report unusual demand for this prescription merit product. It differs from ordinary salves in form and use. Henderson Drug Co guarantees it and invites customers to view a package to see the advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Henderson Drug Co
American Drug and Press Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Mgoy
Justice Court
Grand Jury
Sheriff
North Waterloo and Railroads
Chester B. Stilson
Sette
Buchanan
W. A. Bowen
Des Moines
James Nowlan
O. W. Chaffee
Waverly
Jessie Becker
Ellwell
Wilkinson
Jesup
Neva Lizer
R. W. Phillips
Denver
Walter R. Peterson
A. J. Fairburn
R. B. Sarter
San Francisco
Vern Wilson
Petersburg
Neb
James Register
Lucile Bruner
J.B. Bruner
Harrison Street
Galena
Myrtle McCoy
Oklahoma
Mrs. L. F. Noe
Vine Street
J. E. Webb
G. A. Sheridan
Faith Mission
Herbert Snell
Effie McCullom Jones
Iowa Street
F. S. Pettit
Winona Lake
Ind
Elien Mullarkey
County Recorder's Office
P. L. Holden
Ellis Hotel
Sioux City
Court of Honor
G. A. R. Hall
F. W. Jenks
Mankato, Minn
Joseph Maderer
Germany
W. M. Nall
Muscatine
Otto Hamilton
Cedar River Park
J. Q. Hamilton
Cedar Falls Road
Edna McDonald
Vinton
Chautauqqua
Billy Sunday
Mary M. Nichols
Atlantic
W. R. Law
Logan Avenue
Great Western
Thompson
City Water Works
Richmond
Cowgill
Chilcago
Bay
Markham
Ulinois Central
Margaret Kuhns
John C. Kuhns
J. H. Kuhns
Fremont Street
John Ehlers
Ehlers
Reinibeck
Paul Smith
Eighth Street West
Duluth
William Elam
Bertha McFadden
Marshalltown
Colfax
O. A. Kays
St. Paul
Lakes
Chas. Fay
200 Wing Street
Ethel Fay Davis
Collegeport
Tex
Lebanon
Nichols
M. E. Church
Scane
Puc
OLD Settlers
Fargo
North Dakoota
North America
John T. Goss Land Co
Cr Quick
Waterloo, Fowa
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