Ouimet Among Golf Survivors
Chicago Aug 19 Three amateurs including Francis Ouimet the titleholder were among thirty two men who qualified yesterday for the national open golf championship at Midlothian Country club Ouimet played steadily but not brilliantly total 148 for thirty six holes two higher than the day's medal score by James Barnes of Whitemarsh club Philadelphia Warren K Wood of Homewood club Chicago former western amateur champion and W Rautenbusch amateur champion of Chicago were the other two amateurs to qualify outstripped many professionals with 155 each Thirty two more players will qualify today and the sixty four survivors from the 132 will contest at seventy two holes medal play on Thursday and Friday
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Chicago
Francis Ouimet
Midlothian Country Club
Ouimet
James Barnes
Whitemarsh Club
Philadelphia
Warren K. Wood
Homewood Club
W. Rautenbusch
Patrolman Hoxie to Accept Pension and Retire
Patrolman Charles Hoxie, long time police veteran, has applied for a pension and will retire from active service after weeks of incapacity. He has patrolled boats in the city west, was once retired briefly, and reappointed by former Mayor Elec tor. Chief Leighton will notify W G Haines to appear for examination on August 27. Haines has been on pension but reportedly recovered and may return to the department if fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoxie
Police Department
Haines
Experts Study West Bank River Investigation Progresses
A special commission probes the Cedar River mean dered lines with careful effort and time. Residents Owen Crittenden Mr. Davis E S Cobb and George L Witt testified in Waterloo district court regarding the west bank reach between Park Avenue and Thompson Avenue.
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Special Commission
Cedar River
Waterloo
Owen Crittenden
Mr. Davis
E. S. Cobb
George L. Witt
Park Avenue
Thompson Avenue
Corner stone laid for new Methodist church in Rockford
The corner stone of the new Methodist church was laid on Tuesday afternoon with Dr. B J Lockwood delivering the address. Rockford hosts its second chautauqua this week described as a success in every respect.
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Rockford
New Methodist
B J. Lockwood
Brick and Tile Company
Roy Bishop
J. D. Eveland
Twin Cities
Robert Fullerton
Iowa City
Glenn Michell
Terry
Tom
RK. P. Howard
N. A. Fullerton
Cedar Falls
State Teacher's College
Finchford Social Notes and Church Services in August
Charles Walters Jr from Shell Rock visited the Charles Dorman home in Finchford. Mrs. Rachel Garner and Willie Sands are sick. Ruth Garrison of Delwein visits relatives. Rev. Morris of Cedar Falls preached at the Christian church for two Sundays and will continue through August. Mrs. John Boyd of Waterloo visits at Luther Storms. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schick Bertha Schick and Mr. and Mrs. William March visit Jesse March home. William Zimmerman went to Clear Lake. A farewell party for George March of Washington was held at Jesse March’s, with a picnic supper and a good time reported. Wahl couple went to Waterloo Monday. Latest war maps at Pischer's shoe store.
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Finchford
Charles Walters, Jr
Shell Rock
Charles Dorman
Rachel Garner
Willie Sands
Ruth Garrison
Delwein
Morris
Cedar Falls
Christian Church
John Boyd
Waterloo
Luther Storms Home
Walter Schick
Bertha Schick
William March
Fredricksburg
Jesse March
Wiliam Zimmerman
Clear Lake
George March
Washington
Wahl
Meeting in Allison Strengthens Rural Church Ties
Aug 19 meeting in Allison showcased a strong rural church program with welcome by Mayor Missman and remarks by County Superintendent Hoardman. A motion formed a three member committee from Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches to advance town and community interests. Rev Roadman plans to move into a house near the church. Attendees included Mrs Hunt and Miss Booton, who were at the Shell Rock WCTU convention. Others traveled to Des Moines, Mason City, Cheyenne, and Waterloo for visits and events.
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Methodist Episcopal
Congregational
RE. A. Roadman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Folkers
Mesdamea
W. J. Hunt
Sarah ‘Mead
P. F. Dailey
F. J. Bates
W. A. Brown
Viola Booton
Shell Rock
Paul R. Burroughs
Thomas
Des Moines
Harry Dunkelberg
Little
Mr. Dunkelberg
Waterloo
W. M. Hunter
Carrie Hunter
M. L. Hill
Dumont
Irwin
A. J. Mullarkey
Mason Ciy
H. F. Wild
Carroll
Carrie Wilson
Cheyenne
Wya
Fairbank Funeral of William Wagner
William Wagner, born in Germany in 1837, longtime Fairbank area settler, funeral held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. C A Peddicord. He died at the home of neighbor John Hayer after a settled life on a local farm. Rain visited the area Sunday morning as various locals arrive and visit.
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Fairbank
William Wagner
C. A. Peddicord
Mr. Wagner
Germany
Black Hawk County
John Hayer
Marengo
W. W. Davis
Ida
Cedar Falls
L. A. Higbee
Linnie Kraft
Old Settlers Day and Local Notes in Iowa
Old Settlers Day on August 15 passed pleasantly with a large crowd and street attractions. Hon. James Murtagh of Waterloo gave the principal address. Democratic candidate Mr. Spenor tended to county auditor duties on Sunday. The Methodist church board granted Rev. C A Peddicord a three week absence, as he plans a visit to southern Ohio. A Brotherhood meeting featured Prof. Watson of Iowa State College Ames on dairy. Ice cream and cake followed. Farms near Fairbank are being sold to the Amana Society though prices hinder purchases.
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John
Cherokee
J. C. Higbee
Roy
West
Montana
Washington
Higbee
James Murtagh
Waterloo
Spenor
The
Methodist Church
C. A. Peddicord
Peddicord
Ohio
Brotherhood
Watson
Iowa State College
Ames
Fairbank
Amana People
Iowa County
Greene Aug 15 notes and regional society items
Greene reports Aug 15 news from Morris Minn to St Louis buying for Bargain store and local visits. Births, weddings, illnesses, and travel weave through daily life with chautauqua, Elks baseball plans, and a repaired foundry after a recent fire. Local figures include Archia Worth, Ethel Huckina, Elsie Anderson, Bert Marsh, John Miller, Gladine Miller, Mrs. Marrilla Hodgden, Alife Albrecht, Daisy Crumbs, Harry Maxson, James S. Barr, and Happy Hohl.
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Bert Marsh
John Miller
Gladine Miller
Glenwood
Minn
Greene, Bent
Boardman
Allison
Marrilla Hodjgden
Redpath Chautauqua
Alife Albrecht
Sacramento
Cal
Roy Pooley
Ethel Fiddick
Marble Rock
Daisy Crumbts
Harry Maxson
Silas Maxson
Motorcycle Cop Weds Louise Schuknechb in Gary Indiana
C A Morningstar, a motorcycle policeman, married Miss Louise Schuknechb of Waverly in Gary Indiana yesterday. They will spend 10 days in the east before returning to Des Moines to reside. The officer tried to keep the wedding secret, but friends spoiled plans. Reports say four women from Des Moines are headed this way and an older woman may have enticed the girls from their homes. Local officers seek the women and Dunham's car for Minneapolis and St Paul to inspect patrols in those cities as Captain Herman T Wagner returns from vacation.
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C. A. Morningstar
Louise Schuknechb
Waverly
Gary
Ind
Des Moines
Dunham
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Herman T. Wagner
City Officials Plan Morning Arrest Targeting Woman
Mayor Thompson and Desman police and fire chiefs coordinated to arrest a 23 year old woman. The operation was set for Thursday morning, with Chief Leighton directing the arrest and oversight by Crawford and Dunham Maines.
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R. ©. Thompson
Crawford
Desman
Fred Burk
Dunham Maines
Leighton
Geologic and Theologic Terms Examined by River Special
A stenographer notes a debate on whether geological and theological words can be used interchangeably. The special river inquiry seeks clarity on the difference and proper usage, highlighting potential semantic overlap in historical texts.
Misread Title Prompts The Cedar Meander Line Controversy
A historical debate unfolds as attorney F F Favilla dictation error turns committee of three into a misread theological survey. The misprint leads to a joke about theology guiding engineers and a ministerial father.
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Theological Survey
Faville
Alden
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Hoxie
West Bank
Pischer's
James S. Barr
Jamess. Barr
Wells
ELKS
Charles City
Lodge
Happy
Hohl
Cedar Rapids
Headford Brothers & Hitchens
Nestlé
New York State
England
Westle
Kent
Nestle
Babi
Spectaliata
Woolworth Vida
AVA
Pictorial Review
Paturn
Harold Bell Wright
Barbara Worth
Linen Department
Windsor
Ajax Fire
Ajax
Liccame
Wiarterdna
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Waterloo, Lowa
F. F. Favilla
Oreasion
Geological Survey
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Fulton
Cas
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