Church Honors Rev. Wolfram on Silver Anniversary
Rev. Theodore Wolfram of Emanuel German Lutheran Church marks 25 years in ministry and his silver wedding anniversary. A special service featured an illuminated altar arc and an anniversary sermon by Rev. A. D. Greif, with remarks by Rev. G. Bertram and gifts from the congregation. Visiting Missouri Synod ministers attended, and Mrs. Wolfram received a silver wreath from bridesmaids at the original wedding. A social hour followed with refreshments at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Wolfram
Iin- Manuel German Lutheran Church
Vine and
Walnut Streets
Waterloo
Missouri Synod of the
Lutheran Church
A. D. Greif
Charter Oak
G. Bertram
Reinbeck
Hi. Bundenthal
Wolfram
Davenport
Missouri Synod
A. T. Breihan
Dubuque
W. Schutz
Monticello
C. Pape
Delaware
RK. Uhlmann
Westgate
G. Deubert
Elma
H. F. Melcher
Waverly
L. Yorker
Klinger
C. Joost
Charlotte
Iowa
J. Bertram
Osage
H. Schaller
Sumner
WH. Krieger
Virginia
Minn
H. Trost
J. Engelbard
Fort Dodge
H. Borchers
Chicago
Des Moines Musicians Wife Files Multiple Legal Actions
Ia Vina Jeffers, wife of J W Jeffers, a prominent Des Moines musician, filed four suits including alienation of affections against Katherine Cresap, a grand opera singer with the Jeffers Concert company. She also served notices against De Maines Water Co for 1000 damages and against the city for 1000, plus a divorce action alleging cruelty and drunkenness by her husband. The cases center on alleged theft of her husband’s affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Vina Jeffers
J. W. Jeffers
Katherine Cresap
Jeffers
State Fair Ground
Singer and spouse tangled in divorce and a manhole injury
Mrs Jeffers sues Des Moines Water Works and the city after a August 11 fall into a sidewalk manhole at 823 Eighth Street. She accuses her husband of cruel treatment and liquor use while alleging Miss Cresap aided by her singing. No divorce charges are listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hammer
Misa Cresap
Jeffers
Singer
Mirs
Miss Cresap
Des Moines Water Company
City of
Des Moines
Death Claims Pioneer Aged 100 in Keosauqua
Nancy Hearne of Keosauqua dies at 100 lacking five days. She was the first white settler in Van Buren county, born in Maryland in 1812, and arrived in Iowa in 1837 with her husband to claim land on the Des Moines River. Survived by three of eleven children. granddaughter is Col. Smith Brookhart’s wife. Funeral held at the Methodist church.
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Keosauqua
Nancy Hearne
Grandma Hearne
Methodist Church
Jows
Mourney
Des Moines River
Here
Col
Smith Brookhart
Keosanqua
Rebaca Fosnot Hves
Grandma Moore Lyves
Lydia Moore
Roosevelt Backed Third Party Urges Hamilton County Action
In Webster City Iowa on August 29 veteran Bert F Kelitz former Pharmacy Commissioner and Roosevelt ally publishes a fiery open letter to Hamilton County voters urging a third party ticket. He argues that without at least 2 percent of the total governor vote the third party cannot appear on the next primary ballot and accuses political bosses of conspiring to derail the progressive movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Bert F. Keliz
Cummins
United States Marshalship
Iowa
First Water
Roosevelt
Hamilton County
Mr. Keltz
Harmilton County
Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt
Murray Crane
Tomatoes Sell At 40 Cents A Bushel Market Report
The drizzling rain did not affect public markets and attendance at the east market was normal. Henry Front displayed a wide range of produce on his wagon including three kinds of crabapples onions peppers radishes beets potatoes eggplant carrots corn beans bread and baskets. Tomatoes sold for 40 cents a bushel amid abundant supply. Muskmelons like Fields Daisy from H Warner’s fields priced from various amounts with one dollar a dozen for the fruit. Warner owns extra acres of muskmelons and watermelons. Plants were plentiful and priced broadly. Plum crops appear larger than last year with an expected lighter season ahead due to three consecutive heavy frosts. Bouquets on wagons add color to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Front
H. Warner
Chautauqua Park
Roosevelt Tops Straw Vote at State Convention Travel Poll
Edwin Mesick, en route to the Marshalltown state fair, recorded a presidential preference poll in his crowded car. Result announced: Roosevelt 41, Wilson 26, Taft 17. Mrs. J. M. McStay returned from Los Angeles after a three month visit with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Mesick
Terratories of Building and Loan Associations
Marshalltown
Ransevelt
Wilson
Taft
Mra
J. M. McStay
Los Angeles
Cal
Notice of Sewer Bid Receipt in Waterloo Iowa 1912
City of Waterloo Iowa sewers bid notice invites sealed proposals to construct main sewers on specified alleys and streets with 10 12 and 24 inch pipes, bonds, and payments by parcels front feet. Bids due September 9 1912 at 7 30 pm with required certified check. city reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Waterloo
Iowa
Lote
Lotsa & and 9
Barclay Street
Sumner Street
Oneida Street
Jefferson Street
Eleventh Street
Thirteenth Street
R. L. Degon
Notice of Hearing on Waterloo Street Paving 1912
Waterloo Iowa city council will consider a proposed resolution of necessity on September 23 1912 at 7 30 p m in the council chamber city hall for grading curbing guttering and paving Wellington Eighth Ninth Tenth Sixth streets and intersections from Fifth Street to Jefferson Street with asphalt and brick paving plan including concrete curb and gutter and a five year asphalt guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Waterloo
Iowa
City
Wellington Street
Fifth Street
Ninth Street
Eighth Street
Washington Street
Jefferson Street
Tenth Street
Sixth Street
City of
Towa
Ecouicil
Wellington Strest
Jefferson, Street
Cc. R. J, & P. Railway Company
Cc. G. W. Railway Company
City paving costs to be assessed under law
The notice details cost allocation for paving abutting property with railways involved, stating that costs may be charged to specific railroad companies and the city, with excess or less than value cases funded from the improvement fund. It directs interested parties to take notice. Dated August 28, 1912. By R. Thompson, Mayor. Attest: R. L. DeGon, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Railway Company
C.: G. W. Railway Company
C., R. I. & P. Railway Company
C. & W. Railway Company
City OF
Waterloo
Iowa
R. ©. Thompson
R. L. Degon
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Alberta Hill
Wilson Campaign
New York
Democratic National Committee
OND
Whedon
Millard Ave
Chicago, Ts
Postum Co
Batre Creek
Mich
ELIZ
Laws
the Waterloo
A. J. Busby
Mgr
Edgar Selwyn
Lyceum Theatre
Guy and
Constance Caufman
Cou
Rier Office
Ing Courier
Hileman & Gindt
Rae Puectons
G. W. Bunn
Fifth and
Sixth Streets
Fred Stewart
Farmers Loan & Trust Co
WM. Holland
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