Pioneers’ Auto Trip Ends in Fatal Fall at Cedar Falls
James McWhirter, Tama county pioneer, died after being thrown from a car driven by son-in-law James Gardiner on a Cedar Falls ride. Gardiner, head of James Gardiner Land Co., invited his wife and son John along. the fatal incident occurred on Clay Street near State Street during the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
James McWhirter
Tama County
James Gardiner
Clay Street
Stateenth
Where He Got The Pictures leads to a mistaken photo dispute
A street accident story and a serialized social vignette follow a group at a Waterloo area scene where a driver’s sharp turn near a pole leads to a fatality. The account records the Scottish immigrant Mr McWhirter’s death and details his life in Tama and Waterloo, with notes on his church involvement and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWhirter
John Petergon
Clay
Sixteenth Streets
Cedar Falls
Scotchman
Ambassador Hengelmuller to Retire From Washington Post
Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar, Austrian Hungary ambassador, will retire on sailing to Europe next week. He has served eighteen years in Washington and is dean of the diplomatic corps, stepping down upon reaching retirement age in the Austrian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar
Austria Hungary
Europe
Baron Hengelmuller
Arrested Here After Attempted Murder Near Washburn
David Rooss, 40, a Mexican laborer, was arrested on the Rock Island railroad near Washburn by Detective McSweeney and taken to the city jail. He was sent to Lancaster, Wisconsin, to face an attempted murder charge for a stabbing on August 1. Authorities say Grant County has a clear case against him after a nationwide search.
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David Rooss
Rock Island
Washburn
McSweeney
Jair
W. C. Hymer
Grant County
Wis
Lancaster
Wits
Rossa
Iowa
Waterloo stock man is married
J. H. Griffith, a Waterloo stock man and horse buyer, has married Miss Gertrude Aubray Dennis of Waverly. The quiet ceremony occurred Tuesday evening at Rev Farmillee’s home in Rockford. The couple planned a brief Chicago stop before settling in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Griffith
Waterloo
Rockford
Griffith
Three Year Old Breaks Collarbone in Fall
Richard Canton Crane three year old son of Claude R Crane of Crane and Jensen fell down stairs at his home 320 Independence Avenue and broke his collar bone. He had a prior fall two years ago breaking his arm. He is getting along as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Canton Crane
Claude R. Crane
Crane & Jensen
Independence Avenue
Helm
Plant Secret by an Old Florist Transplant Trick
An experienced florist taught that adding sifted steel filings to fresh soil when transplanting causes rusting after watering, which supposedly speeds plant growth. The narrator trusted this method after many years of association with him.
Town Talk of Waterloo Travelers and Trips
Mr and Mrs J H Easley return to Waterloo from a wear trip visiting Harrison Nebraska and Yellowstone park with their son Robert 13. Prof and Mrs W L Bowman depart for Des Moines where Bowman will judge small grain at the state fair a post he has held for years. Glenn Lawless returns from an eastern trip with five boys including Roy Lee visiting Sandusky and other cities before the rest of the party continues east for an extended tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Bul
Lucille
Bill
Bill Thornton
J. H. Easley
Waterloo
Harrison
Neb
Yellowstone Park
Robert
W. L. Bowman
Des Moines
Bowman
Glenn Lawless
Roy Lee
Glenn
Sandusky, O
Market Close New York Stocks Report
The New York stock exchange closing figures list prices for numerous issuers. notable entries include Canadian Pacific, Pennsylvania, Reading, Rock Island, Chicago Great Western, Northwestern, Atchison, American Smelter, Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, Southern Pacific, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, United States Steel, Amalgamated Copper, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Erie, St Paul, Missouri Pacific, New York Central, Anaconda, and American Sugar with varied yields and per share values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
San
Great Northern
Erie
St. Paul
New York Central
No cage against pugilist McCoy
London August 22 Kid McCoy Norman Selby the American boxer was discharged from custody by Bow Street magistrates in the extradition case charged with larceny at Ostend The Belgian legation initiated proceedings after he appeared before the magistrate on several occasions for the same charge His lawyer argued the Belgian documents showed no case McCoy had no corroborating evidence and the magistrate dismissed the extradition after reviewing the papers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kid McCoy
Norman Selby
Bow Street
Ostend
Legation
McCoy
Belgium
Late News Items at the Court House
County records show nearly 200 hunting licenses issued since July 1, slightly below last year. Auditor Rainbow mailed blank licenses to La Porte City and Cedar Falls, exact totals at those points unknown. County farm oats averaged about 35 bushels per acre, with one field yielding 70. A field of corn suffered 20 bushels per acre loss from Sunday night winds, stalks uprooted and ears damaged. A bill of sale transfers hardware stock in La Porte City from Sid J. Backus and Thomas Maxwell to George C. Kober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
la Porte City
Cedar Falls
Sid J. Backus
Thomas Maxwell
George C. Kober
Whitenton Visits Waterloo for Depot Improvements
W. M. Whitenton, Rock Island division general superintendent, arrived in his private car and conferred with Waterloo officials on under way improvements. Dr. J. A. Jerger pleaded guilty to traffic ordinance violation, paying a $6 fine in police court for parking too close to the curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Whitenton
Division of the
Rock Island
Teg Moines
Waterloo
Whitenton
J. A. Jerger
Tie
Helen Taft Leads Three Weeks Camping Trip in Glacier Park
Glacier Park Mont Aug 22 Miss Helen Taft daughter of the president leads a party of youths on a three weeks camping expedition in Uncle Sam s new national playground. The group includes Robert Taft Martha Bowers Isabel Vincent and Bowders brother Miss Vincent is chestmate at Bryn Mawr and her mother is the University of Minnesota s president s wife chaperon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taft
Glacier Park
Mont
Robert
Glacier National Park
Sam
New National Playground
Martha Bowers
Isabel Vincent
Misa Bowders
Vincent
Taft
Bryn Mawrequene
University of Minnesota
Miss Taft
Advertised Letters Missing Addressees List
A listing of numerous names for undelivered mail, including Effie Alva, Hears Briar, Harriot Burk, Eva Casssey, Maple Caylee, Gertrude Clark, Viola Cunts, Maude Finch, Fern Harding, Hattie Harman, Hanchett, Hurd, James, Johnson, Willits, Wilson, Wood among many others, showing the volume of letters awaiting pickup and likely routine post office notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Alva
Hears Briar
Harriot R. Burk
Misa Eva Cassey
Maple Caylee
Gertrude Clark
Viola Cunts
M. Deigan
Maude Finch
Victry Fucks
Lillian Gareson
Rose W. ‘Garth
A. Oc. Hanchett
Fern Harding
Mattie Harknen
Hattie Harman
Wesley Hasbrouck
Ruther Hayes
Bulen Holmes
Mabel Isolt
John Hurd
Jack James
Tantha Johnson
J. Z. Tunven
Ellen Krouser
Hhirvey Kathy
Gertrude Thehty
Aeness Men
Minnie Mason
Lettie Meinan
Hannal Miller
Nichols
Nellie O'Brien
J. Waliner
Dessin Penna
Grant Peterson
Wyne
Polliemus
Mra. Merrell Rewe
Russ Bell
M. Ryne
Edith Shaw
Robert ‘Sherman
Nettie Po hSlosmon
Shilttz
Mildred Stixe
Lee Smith
CK. Swertzer
Carrie Williams
Priel Willits
Wright and Zander Face Unclear Foreign Names List
A scrambled list of foreign names appears, including Kimmanuel D, Chazt Andreon, Hugh Lenaghan, V. V. Par sons, Touiias Petrakis, John Poste urovy, Minel Tsoneff, and W OR LAW P M, with no clear context or action. The fragment suggests a courtroom or document header with names and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WG. Wright
Arick Zander
Kimmanuel D
Chazt Andreon
Hugh Lenaghan
V. V. Parsons
Touiias Petrakis
John Posteurovy
Minel Tsoneff
W. Or, Law
P.M
Bank Clearings for Waterloo Week Ending August 22 1912
Waterloo weekly bank clearings totaled 1 213 063 61 with daily figures of 171 148 84 on Friday 192 853 75 on Saturday 228 087 57 on Monday 196 393 75 on Tuesday 228 638 49 on Wednesday and 211 241 21 on Thursday. Realty transfers show 68 deeds 48 068 30 in value mortgages 37 73 561 15 chattel mortgages 18 16 805 00 and bills of sale 3 376 40. Total deeds to date 4 298 with last year 4 ANG, down 104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Co
Waterloo
Eaee
Eeeran
Silvery Haired Matron Wears Black Charmeuse Gown
A dignified elder woman models a black charmeuse satin gown with a canelike drape edged in silk fringe and lace accents at neck and sleeves. The outfit exudes simple elegance suitable to refined tastes. Notice invites readers to write box 558 for a good second hand boiler and wire cable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Mwhirter
Ing Tama County
Decedent
Ayrshire
Scotland
Jean Hannah
Cook County
Mr. McWhirter
Amity Church
Second Street
Tama
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
David McWhirter
Ivinan
John McWhirter
Spenter, Ta
M. G. Munn
Lucilie
Hdna
Ife
Thornton
Mackinito
Joe
Mildred
Arthur
James M'Whirter
Org
David Rossa
Lancaster, Wis
Sheriff
Madras
Ele
Waterlool
Lyra
Nemo
la Camille
Pugiligt McCoy
Schuol
Waterloo Evening Counter
Dale J. Batz
Will Blain
Wilfred Blodgett
John Y. Braden
J. J. Broadwell
E .E. Brooks
F.oo W. Brown
Pliny Burnham
Wwarrigon Burt
J. Burton
Ed Carlson
M. F. Carr
Will J. Clark
John P. Cotter
Joe Dillon
Wm. Dixon
Wuelit Mimir
W. G. France
L. K. Fike
Vish
KK. Knaub
J. C. Knudson
RB. Kurn
C. W. Lawrence Ernest
Lyttn
Geo. McCarron
J. Bo MecCullough
Wir McCube
Frank Martin
Menger
Minas Mikkelson
Max Mass
Peter Mintlahey
Budd Myers
Cassie M. Palmer
W. J. Phipps
F. EB. Potter
Lo. M. Rather
Virgil Robert
Charlie Tasemier
Bo Tt
Sark
Fritz Sass
Ho Seeland
J. ‘Sheldon
Mr. Silverman
Ole Slinde
David KR. Smith
Jono A. Smith
WLC
Smith
L. Stil
Lew Stringfellow
George W. Thurston
Chas. Urlek
Urn
Robhind Webb
Fo Weis
Ivan Wealch
J. F. Woods
I. W. Wright
Waterloo Business College
P. O. Box
E. M
Care Courier
B. D
W. RD
Jefferson
Over White Sewing Machine Co
Black Dress Goods
Black
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