Crownover Named Superintendent of Motive Power
George M. Crownover, formerly of Waterloo, is appointed superintendent of motive power for the Chicago Great Western railroad with headquarters in Oelwein. He succeeds J G Nouffer and starts Sept 1. Crownover, a veteran engine expert, previously served as master mechanic at Illinois Central and later the Great Western shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Crownover
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Railway
Oelwein
J. G. Nouffer
Mr. Crownover
Ilinois Central
Burnside, Ill
Great Western Railroad
Crownover
George Crownover
Benton Crownover
Hudson
Will Crownover
Cedar Falls Lots Sold In 1866 Deed Record
A 1866 deed filed for record shows James and Ann McFarland and Alexander and Janet McFarland of Prince Edward Island selling Cedar Falls lots 6 and 7, block 21 on Tremont street to Thomas Myers of Black Hawk county for $10. The lots, near the public square, were valued then at five dollars per lot and are now estimated to be about $2,000 each. The deed, printed by a Davenport printer, had not been recorded before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
James
Ann McFarland
Alexander
Janet McFarland
Prince Edward Island
Thomas Myers
Black Hawk County
Tremont Street
Picnic Draws O. E. S. Members At Cedar Falls Park
Brief notes from Cedar Falls Iowa dated August 27 report O. E. S. members holding a city park picnic. The item lists many local people traveling, visiting relatives, and returning from trips to Seattle Seattle and Portland Oregon plus routine community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Dennie Oleson
Parkersburg
Storm Lake
Party In Auto Went In Ditch Near Pierce Farm
A Cedar Falls Iowa auto crash yesterday left Ray Dodd of New Hartford with a broken collar bone and minor bruises for three other riders. The car rolled three times before landing in a ditch as they sped to pass another vehicle near the Pierce farm. they were treated by Dr J H Van Dyke and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Pierce Farm
Ray Dodd
New Hartford
J. H. van Dyke
Fiefield
Dodd
Croquet Artists Headed to Marshalltown Monday
Cedar Falls Croquet club members H. Ek. Brown M. W. Wilbur Prof. Samson J. H. Myers James Santee and F. Z. Hale will travel to Marshalltown Monday for a return match after Marshalltown players won the last game in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Fails
Marshalltown
H. Ek. Brown
M. W. Wilbur
Prof. Samson
J. H. Myers
James Santee
F. Z. Hale
Harris and Cole Quit Business in Cedar Falls
Harris and Cole Bros Manufacturing and Lumber Co shut down that night and will dissolve. The firm, long in Cedar Falls since 1870, produced lighting rods, wooden pumps, and later house furnishings. Remaining officers plan new ventures in Cedar Falls as workers find jobs in other factories. stock and machinery disposal will take months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Spet
Harris &Cole Bros. Manufacturing & Lunier Co
Ameanders
Cedar Fills
Ft. Dodge
N. H
R. Harris
Cole Brothers
Iup
South Main Street
Mr. Cole
Mt. Pleasant
Asp
Messrs
M. S. Harris
J. E. Bergen
J. M. Church
Geo. Warris
Gaylord Dayton Badly Wrecked, Escapes Injury
Gaylord Dayton of the Rice & Dayton company was hit by an automobile while returning from a trip. His car was badly smashed. the other vehicle went into a ditch. Dayton escaped injury and reached home several hours late. Delegates from Iowa and Nebraska flock to Cedar Falls for the Danish Lutheran church fifth district convention, with notable Danish churchmen present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Gaylord Dayton
Rice & Dayton Company
Iowa
Nebraska
United Young People's Societies
Denmark
Waverly Wedding Staged Tonight Ingram Garner Ham Union
Waverly Ia Aug 27 Special at 6 o clock this evening at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs J Garner in Waverly will occur the wedding of Miss Vera C Garner and Harry E Ham of Waterloo The ceremony will be conducted by Rev J S Cole of St Andrews Episcopal church. After the ceremony a supper will be served and the couple will depart for Seattle Wash where the groom will enter business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Britton
Seattle
Wash
Frank Harridan
Marshalltown
Ruth Rockwell
Chas. Boehmler
la Grange
Roy Johnson
Miss Anna
Syndergaard
Rev. Jensen
Fredaville
Waverly
A Tip
Harvest home picnic and social events in La Porte City
A moonlight picnic with wiener roast at Buchan's grove south of town drew a crowd of young people. Harvest home picnic at Eagle Center attracted La Porte City residents. a ball game and a dance were listed as major attractions. Notables visiting or traveling included Mrs. Margaret Muir Miller of Waterloo, Mrs. Frances Nut of Charles City, and several locals. Several residents traveled to Cedar Rapids, Mt. Auburn, Hastings, and Colorado. Sugar diabetes casts a pall as Cry Hayzlett remains seriously ill with little hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Buchan's Grove
Margaret Muir Miller
Waterloo
Frances Nut
Niccn
Charles City
la Porte
Eagle Center
Pany
Fred Burch
Maringo
Gelsking
Nelle
Blairatown
Roy Longaker
Cedar Falls
Bailey
Roy Bailey
Cry
Hayzlett
John Hayzlett
Deceased Phoebe Gregory Died After Apoplexy Visit in Waterloo
Mrs. Phoebe Gregory of Charles City died after an apoplexy attack Sunday morning at 6. She was 67, born April 17, 1846, and had lived in Charles City 48 years with late husband Henry Walbaum. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Rhoda Hor, Mrs. Julia Towner, Bert Gregory, Mrs. Mary Clark, Mrs. Leafy Walbaum, and Bert Gregory. a brother George Carkins of New Hampton. Remains to be shipped to old home for burial tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Gregory
Charles City
Waterloo
Gregory
Charles Walbaum
Cushman Farm
Henry Walbaum
Walbaum
Rhoda Hor
Julia Towner
Herbert Gregory
Mary Clark
Leafy Walbaum
Bert Gregory
George Carkins
New Haupton
Local Social News Members Visit Family and Friends
Mrs Glen Noble returns from Mason City visit. Mrs Carl Reith and Miss Amelia Gerhardt spend Monday in Waterloo. Mrs Walter Ladage visits her parents in Charles City. Quinre Lanner travels to Nashua on Waverly fair business. Miss Gertrude Vosberg visits from Teg Moines at the Liehau home. Mrs Dr Patteson goes to Rockford to nurse. Jack Stephenson leaves for Iowa Falls. TEFL Lawrence returns from Netix Duluth and Chicago trip. Tibbitts has a successful ton at Movey hospital. Anner back from Owl's Nest cottage at Lake Okoboji. Dr Kern's family home for two weeks. Fishing reported very good at the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Osineup
Glen Noble
Mason City
Carl Reith
Amelia Gerhardt
Waterloo
Walter Ladage
Charles City
Hettry Rust
Quinre Lanner
Nashua
Waverly Fsir
Gertrude Vosberg
Teg Moines
William Liehau
Kate Selensky
Rockford
Nutse
Patteson
Gelwein
Dorothy Schuknecht
Jack Stephenson
J. W. Brown
Iowa Falls
Tefl. Laowrence Ree
Netix
Duluth
Chicago
Cool
Tibbitts
Movey Hospital
Kern
Hamne Atero
Oui Gittear Lake
Der
Anner
Owl's Nest Cottage
Lake Okoboji
Picnics At Chautauqua Park And Cedar River Park
Two big events in the week honor local history and fraternal groups. The Black Hawk County Early Settlers association picnic at Chautauqua Park Saturday and Cedar River park hosts the Lady Mac cabees picnic next Friday near the bathing beach. Old Settlers gather to greet old friends, with noon picnic dinner, 2 pm program of games, prizes, and remarks by Cedar Falls leader B E A Snyt fer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
A. Snyt Fer
Cedar Falls
Guardsmen to Elect Second Lieutenant on Monday
Carleton Sir captain of company I National Guard of Town announces an election for second lieutenant will be conducted Monday Sept. 5. All company members must attend at the Armory where the vacancy followed Fred J. Fisher's promotion to first lieutenant. Col. WoA. Allen has issued orders for the election. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith and family have moved from Freeport, IL to Waterlog and Smith has joined Timels Central shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Smith
Freeport
Smith
Timels Central Shops
Death of Mrs Florent Taylor Thought to Result of Brain Clot
Mrs Florent Taylor longtime city resident died after a Springfield hospital operation for a brain clot. She was ill after alighting a street car and unconsciousness led to surgery and her death the same night. Survived by daughter Mrs W L Wallace and a son in Springfield. Family visiting the George S Myers home.
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Mra
Florent Taylor
Springfield
W. L. Wallace
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Wallace
FeGples Tailoring Company Promotes Fall and Winter Suits
Peaches Tailoring Company offers tailored fall and winter suits and overcoats with a guarantee in fit, style, and workmanship. Leads mention numbers 815 818 and S20 as contact or listing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fegples Tailoring Company
Peaches Tailoring Company
Qur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swagger
Fitzgerald Bros
West
Black Hawk Bank
Geo. Crownover
J. G. Packard
Tel
Waterloo Fiveling Courier
Clarence Wynkoop
Cedar 1S
Wynkoop
Main St
Mason, Andrews & Wyth’s
Harris
Jeasie
Clara Parker
Lake Mills
F. H. Mathews
Washington Street
John Eimers
Harris & Cole Bros
F. D. Pierce
Gertrude Pierce
C. B. Harris
Portland
Ore
J. A. Robertson
Seneca Walls
Dora Ufford
Robertson
H. C. Hunt
Denver
Colo
George Jensen
T. B. Carpenter
Dilly
Sioux City
Lena Geske
Graham
Ray Pennington
B. G. Rade
Rudd, Jr
Rudolph Dutbert
Edward, Leavitt
Keokuk
le Clair Martin
Oshkosh
Pis
Nims
Clarion
Gist
Congregational Church
Arthur Johnson
Des Moines
Ithe Johnsona
Anton Loretttgens
Dike
Sherwood
Lewis Rehbeck
B. Lockner
Grundy County
Syndergaard-Johnson
Harris & Cole
Croak Falls
Waverly Daily Dispatch
Wiss Hilda Hayes
Waterloo Evening Courier
E. Jefferson St
Geo
H. Hunt
East Bremer Ave
Harry E. Ham
Miss
Vera C. Garner
Waverly Dispatch
W. T. Schmidt
North
Kelley Canning Company
Schmidt
Waverly Department
Grace Leonard
Mt. Home
Idaho
Pan Elsden
Mt Home
Grace Cool
Des Maines
W. OR Seeley
J. HW. Wright
Webster City
Ing
Mr. Seeley
Lenore Seeley
Mable Earhart
Dr.Kaffee
Guy Vanderveer
Minn
Farwell
Claude Temple
Doris Fritz
John
Mignon Grassfield
Marion
E. T. Gassfield
Charlie Tyrrell
Puint
Dr. Rolfh
Vera Norton
Herbert Rathe
Uneerstood Lef
Nat Ellis
Hampton
Claude Mackey II
Ames
McMeekin
Nsther Gaeta
Brooks Lumber Company
Mannersboro
John Ritzinger
Susie Conklin
Siowsy City
Vaporte Daily Bulletin
Maude Longaker
W. Momienteller
Ole
Myrile Momenteller
Schubert
Marie Schubert
John Betta
Cedar Rapids
Bonnie Beal
Mt. Auburn
OLD Settlers
Lady Maccabees
Chautauqua Park
Ter
Cedar River Park
Mullan
Mary Tanna
Judge Mullan
Wanna
WW. Woolley
Florence Taylor
Ohio
Dennis
Mrs. Place Myers
Mrs. Valle Myers
George 5S. Myers Home
Peopl Es Tailoring Co
Bee Wast
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