Interurban Line Opens to Urbana Expected December
Officials of the W C F N railway say the interurban will reach Urbana around December 7. Rails extend three quarters of a mile east of Urbana and wires reach the town. Two or three Urbana-bound trains daily from La Porte are planned with one through train from Waverly with a La Porte City transfer. A depot is under construction and a celebration is anticipated after a firm opening date is announced. Delays prevented a Thanksgiving completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
W., C. F. & N. Railway
Yrow
Rumor Links Casebeer to Tax Office Clerk Post
A business district rumor claims Jack Casebeer, a known local Democrat leader, has been offered the chief clerk position at the income tax commission by Congressman Maurice Connolly. The report notes a Waterloo man is expected to be chosen, with Casebeer’s Democratic activities cited as influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Casebeer
Income Tax Commission
Maurice Connolly
Waterloo
Casebeer
Postmaster Bid Sparks Denial and Offer Rumor
Mr Casebeer denies the appointment rumor but confirms Congressman Connolly offered a government post. He declined the office and did not disclose its nature. Casebeer had been a leading candidate for the city postmastership months ago.
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Casebeer
Connolly
McClinton Leaves City After Ouster Attempt
Lawrence McClinton, the man shot by Detective George Moore, is believed to have fled the city with his wife. Constable Theodora Peek served an ouster notice at 549 Ash street, but the resident caretaker said McClinton was gone. Liquor seized at the home was ordered confiscated after the defendant failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence McClinton
George Moore
Theodora Peek
McClinton
Ash Street
Merriman Street
New Westminster Circle Formed by Westminster Church Helpers
The Helpers’ club of the Westminster Presbyterian church formed a new missionary circle affiliated with the Women’s Missionary society. Led by Mrs. Pettit, with patrons Mrs. Sweitzer and Mrs. Howrey, officers were elected: President Lucile Van Doren, Vice President Marjorie Taylor, Secretary Cora Hartliep, Treasurer Ruth Lumery. Mildred Date named leader for three months to study Comrades from Other Lands. Meetings set for the second and fourth Saturdays monthly. A marriage license was issued for Fred Petersen, 26, and Line Holm, 22, Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Circle
Woman's Missionary Society
F. 5. Pettit
C. G. Sweitzer
W. H. Howrey
The
Missionary Society
Lucile van Doren
Marjorie Taylor
Cora Hartliep
Ruth Lumery
Mildred Date
Aladdin's Lamp vaudeville earns high praise
The Ma jectic bills a Sunday start with the musical revue Aladdin's Lamp praised as better than some higher priced acts. Scenic grotto and plantation scenes impress, with Barris and Parker delivering strong performances. Other acts Carron and Farnum Markee Brothers Donavon and Arnold and the Smith Sisters contribute to a solid bill.
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Ma °Jectic
Wey
Little Musical Review
Barris
Miss Parker
Carron and Farnum
Markee Brothers
Donavon
Arnold
Smith Sisters
Fairbank News Roundup From Thanksgiving Visits and Local Happenings
In Fairbank, Mrs. William Fitzgerald, sr. lies at her son-in-law James Murphy’s home. Thanksgiving guests included Mr. and Mrs. Perry Eliott, and Misses Alice and Nell Keane from Dunkerton. Edna Peters visits C A Peddicord. Mark Higbee spent vacation with L C Higbee family. Several local visits, a diphtheria quarantine lifted for Ira Finch, and Epworth league oyster supper planned with candy and popcorn sale. New passenger trains added to the dime table. eight daily through Fairbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
William Fitzgerald
James’ Murphy
Perry Eliott
Mises
Edna Peters
Dewitt
C. A. Peddicord
Mark Higbee
J. W
L. C. Higbee
Lela Betts
Waterloo
Sidney King
Gon
Percie
Robert Brown
Mrs. Brown
King
Alice
Nell
Griff Roberts
Ames
Hayes King
East
West High
C. A. Peddivard
Perry
Walker
Licinda Adams
Martha
Hetty Trotter
Tunkerton
Ada Zumack
Fred Hasler
Minneapolis
Chicago
Kaueis City
Pirebank
Lonnie Trebor
Oxford Junction
J. A. Treen
Shady Grove social and school notes in December
Shady Grove residents share visits with Waterloo friends and Independence trips. The winter term begins with Miss Mamie Lamb teaching. Mrs. Dan Peck hosts Thanksgiving in Dubuque visits. Several locals attend gatherings, celebrate with relatives, and a Wheatland area ad mentions kidney pills with testimonials.
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Shady Grove
Guy Bunce
Waterloo
Mamie Lamb
Bessie Fish
Ames
Nellie Bunce
J. B. Schaible
Fred Schulte
Bert Bunnell
J. B. Kenney
Kenney
Freyling
Will Tunks
Independence
Will Hilton
S. G. N. Club
Frank Kenney
T. F. Conry
Eagle Center
Dan Peck
Val Kies
Finchford
Vera
Dubuque
Anna Peck
Mt. St. Joseph's College
Will Frerling
Thanksgiving Visits and Family News From Shell Rock
Prof Ames Shaynes returns from Anes for Thanksgiving vacation. Ward Miner and wife from Whiting visit his parents Farel and Mrs. Miner. Mrs Ira Amick spends weeks at Greenfield. Erwin Froyd and family from Aurora visit Adair families. Haynes visits sister in Missouri after sixty years. John Hohl, landlord of the WWa heek hotel, seriously ill and cared for by a nurse. Mrs W H Winship visits sister at Bristow. Lizzie Haynes of Ames visits relatives. Mrs. Goo Mead hosts twenty five guests at dinner.
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Shell Rock
Ames Shaynes
Anes
Ward Miner
Whiting
Farel Miner
Ira Amick
Greenfield
Erwin Froyd
Aurora
Oie Adair
Haynes
Missouri
John Hohl
wWaheek
W. HW. Winship
Kocher
Bristow
Lizzie Haynes
Ames
Goo. Mead
Early Settlers Return to County
Mr and Mrs Wm Lewis of Goshen Indiana visit Waterloo and nearby with daughter Mabel a kindergarten instructor in Harvey Illinois Lewis came to Black Hawk county in 1814 bought 20 acres in Orange township south of Waterjoon on the Hudson road at 12 dollars per acre he also bought 20 acres on Black Hawk creek He returned to Indiana working until 1867 then came back to Waterloo in 1882 they lived on the place until 1882 a monster granite boulder near the Lewis domicile gave the place the name Big Rock farm In 1882 Mr Lewis sold the 200 acres to Ephraim Hoover for 50 dollars per acre and the land nearby with improvements has since sold from 80 to 500 dollars per acre.
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Wm. Lewis
Goshen
Indiana
Mabel
Harvey, Ill
Waterloo
Lewis
Black Hawk County
la Grange County
Orange Township
Waterjoon
Hudson Road
Black Hawk Creek
Wateroo
Hudson Highway
Big Rock
Ephriam Hoover
Gloomy Weather Disrupts Waterloo West Schools
The past week of gloom has hindered study as two Waterloo West buildings lack electric lights. Central building students struggled to read after 3 o clock, with plans to dismiss early today. Schools have turned to electricity in many rooms, while new Washington flying building awaits functioning lights.
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Washington
Contract Let for New Three Story Brick Building
The contract for a new three story brick building on Fourth and Water streets was awarded to Andrew Ntriegel. The project price is $15, and the site measures twenty by eighty five feet. Installation of heating and plumbing will be awarded next week.
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Isaae Lehowhsh
Fourth
Water Streets
Andrew Ntriegel
City in Brief Readies Weekend News from Local Visitors
Mrs Blanche FE Scholes and two children returned from Fredericksburg after visits with relatives. Attorney J Keane is ill at his home with kidney trouble but improving. Wm Vegle and wife plan a winter in San Francisco. A 9 pound daughter born to FR C Pedersgan. Donlan family returned from Cogio to visit kin. Peter Doyle and Truman Aldrich back from Minneapolis and Woodruff. James Rowell plans two months in Council Bluffs. John Berne named administrator of Anna Lynch estate worth 2000. Pettit family head to Jacksonville. D M Osborne & Co sues A G Parsons for 416. Tax sale results noted. Mrs H W Kepple recovering post op. A J Cole visiting. former Waterloo grocer. A F Deitz and Wagner leave for Chicago livestock show. Wietz waits for brother arrival.
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A. W. Pettit
Osage
George B. Rowell
Cedar Falls
Jacksonville
Fla
D. M. Osborne &Co
Parsons
Knights and Ladies of Security Meet in Russell Lamson Hall
The janitor from City Hall now resides in Deep River Indiana. The Knights and Ladies of Security hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening in Russell Lamson hall. A initiation class will occur amid the regular business. A candy social and smoker will follow.
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Deep River
Ind
Knights and Ladies of Security
Russell. Lamson Hall
Order of Business
Young Women Suffer Weak Back and Nerve Strains
The text notes many young women suffer weak backs dizziness nervous spells dull headaches and fatigue. It claims kidney and bladder issues cause these troubles and Foley Kidney Pills provide prompt relief when used as directed without habit forming drugs and are sold by druggists everywhere.
Grace M E Church to Host First Winter Brotherhood Banquet
Preparations approved at the Grace M E Church board meeting for a pet gathering banquet and social affair by the Brotherhood next Monday evening. A five member committee will plan the program menu and features for the festival to be held in the church basement inviting all male members and other denominations.
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Grace M. EL Church
Brotherhood of the Church
Pythians Banquet Sees Officers Elected For Year
The Knights of Pythias monthly banquet at the Pythian temple was enjoyed by all. Officers elected for the coming year include Carleton Silas as chancellor commander F F Merrian as vice chancellor J T Knapp prelate H N Green master of work W F Jeffrey keeper of records P J Martin master of finance George W Williams master of exchequer J F McKinster master at arms Joe Rickert inner guard Ralph Koester outer guard and W H Langlass trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
Carleton Silas
F. F. Merrian
J.T. Knapp
H. N. Green
W. F. Jeffrey
P. J. Martin
George W. Williams
J. F. McKinster
Joe Rickert
Ralph Koester
W. H. Langlass
Coughs Keep Sleepless Nights Prompt Reader Letter
A Green Bay reader, Mr. Bob Ferguson of 319 Dine St, credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with curing a persistent cough that kept him awake at night. He states two small bottles completely relieved his symptoms and notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
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Foley
P. H. Ginn
Middleton
Bob Ferguson
Dine St
Green Bay
Wise
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Victor Victrola
Victor Victrola XIV
Victrola Department
Victor Service
Ule
Waverly
Brandon
Federal Office For Casedeer
McLinton
ITV
Fred Petersen
Line Holm
Rumford
Umford
K. I
R. J. Mockford
Philippa
Allison
D. Flood
George Mead
J. R. Jamison
Warl
Cedar Rapids
Lisbon
Ida Betsinger
Jay Myers
Wetsinger
TF. A. Glenn
Sioux City
van Nordstrand
Sik Hosier
Mary A. Dean
EL Walnut &T
Taunton
Mass
Sile Hiv
Quehanan
Blanche FE. Scholes
Fredericksburg
Biving
J. Keane
Second Street East
Wm. Vegle
South Street
San Francisco
FR. C. Pedersgan
B. P. Donlan
Cogigou
Truman Aldrich
Mrs. Horton
Woodruff
Wrs
Council Bluffs
James Rowell
John Berne
Anna Lynch
Songs
HW. H. Kepple
the Francis Hospital
A.J. Cole
City
Arthur C. Cole
Mr. Cole
A. F. Deitz
4. A. Wagner
Chicaga
Mr. Wietz
Pythians
Attt College
Barry
Arant’s
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