Badger gang gains but loses for Arnold in Sioux City
Isaac C. Arnold of Wendell Minnesota was the victim of a badger game that cost him 250 dollars and made him liable under the Mann white Slave law. Mrs. Stone John Miller and others in the ring were arrested while Fred Wilson remained at large. The scheme started after Arnold met Mrs. Stone at a Pierce street restaurant on November 24 and planned a trip to Omaha.
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Sioux City
Isaac C. Arnold
Wendell
Minn
L. B. Stone
John Miller
Frank Wilson
Liberty
Sims
Justice Court of
D. C
Browning
Arnold
Leff Arnold
Cedar Falls News Roundup of Events and Travel
Cedar Falls notes report Ice Co. sourcing ice from Waterloo due to warm spell. Mrs. Vesta Bryant and Miss Lucy Messerly head to Fernandina Florida for winter. Mrs. F. N. Chase visits Chicago. Mrs. G. W. Samson ill. Chapter A. P. B. O. hosts ladies evening. Mary Townsend to discuss impressions of England. Rev. Vanner to speak on Christian youth. male quartet to provide music. Lish Mullarky visiting from Miami, Arizona. College enrollment at 1300 with growth after holidays. Efforts to appoint Mrs. C. H. Plummer as county recorder. Grace Pratt and Charles L. Burnett wed in Forsyth Montana. Congregational church events include elect reflections and cross lecture. Mrs. F. N. Seerley travels to Iowa City and Springfield, Mass. Glacier National Park moving picture and lecture Dec 17. H. M. Seerley spoke to Bedford graduates. Ben Greet Players performed The Merchant of Venice at College auditorium with strong Shylock portrayal by Leslie King. No scenery noted as drawback. Hi A. Jetmore returned from Des Moines business trip. Dave Henderson of Waterloo visited Cedar Falls to assess weather and meet local politicians. previously a Progressive sheriff candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Greet
College Auditorium
Shylock
Leslie King
Hi. A. Jetmore
Des Moines
Colleges Debate Next Friday in Cedar Falls and Des Moines
Cedar Falls Iowa December 6 special The college debating team and Highland Park college will hold a joint debate next Friday at the college in Cedar Falls and at Des Moines George Zimmerman Arthur Fortseh and Karl Hauser will represent the Cedar Falls college with Harry Mc Donald Harry Shedd and Clark Wilson at Des Moines Judges in Cedar Falls are Attorney Tallor Superintendent Kilne and Rev Sanford of Waterloo The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church met with Miss Kate Merchant on College hill electing Miss Lucy Plummer president Mrs O B Reed vice president Mrs C M Parker secretary Mrs G W Newton treasurer and others as officers and committee members
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Cedar Falls
Highland Park College
Des Moines
George Zimmerman
Arthur Fortseh
Karl Hauser
Harry McDonald
Harry Shedd
Clark Wilson
Attorney Tallor
Kilne
Sanford
Waterloo
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Kate Merchant
College’ Hill
Lucy Plummer
O. B. Reed
C. M. Parker
G. W. Newton
F. C. Jackson
C. H. Bailey
Deal
Donald
Mentzer
Burns opens new restaurant at the Falls
J. Burns opened his new restaurant in the Packard building this morning. The room is decorated and painted with new fixtures and stock ready to serve food, and the eating place promises to be popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Burns
Packard Building
Death brings John Kerstetter to Pittsburgh
John Kerstetter left La Porte for Pittsburgh after the death of his brother Will Kerstetter. Local notices report pneumonia illness, nurse care, and various social and business visits in the city. The column also highlights church fundraising and entertainment events featuring local performers and a film paper feature.
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la Porte City
John Kerstetter
Pittsburgh
Will Kernfetter
John Goodfellow
Ralph Casey
Dysart
M. E. Church
Local social notes from Waverly and Waterloo visits
Waverly residents J. B. Ferguson and Merion return from Waterloo and plan more days there before Sioux City home. Mrs. T. G. Holmes leaves for Charles City after visiting Henry and Gish family. Several residents and visitors from Shell Rock Waterloo Peoria and Hampton appear in brief notes including births tours dinners and a local dance club gathering at WBC hall.
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Waverly
J. B. Ferguson
Waightier
Merion
Waterloo
Sioux City
TG. Holmes
Charles City
Henry Gish
Holmes
Peoria
Lit
Majestic Presents Five-Act Vaudeville With Jail Parody
The Majestic opens a matinee tomorrow with a five-act vaudeville program headlined by High Life in Jail a sharp travesty on prisons. Mack leads a cast of five artists who sing and dance including Treston the acrobatic olden.
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Majestic
Wok
Mack
Treston
Blacklisted Man Not Entitled to Damages
Boston mass December 6 A state supreme court judge ruled that a striker who is not rehired cannot claim damages. Judge Loring said manufacturers may combine to resist strikes and that a blacklist is not a boycott.
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Boston
Mass
Loring
State Supreme Court
Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
John Cornellier
Sioux City Detectives Nab Swindlers In Hotel Trap
Miller and Stone posed as a detective from Sioux City and an outraged husband in a hotel sting. They pressured Arnvold for 1900 dollars, settling for 250 by check. The Minnesota man left grateful to be freed, then reported to Captain Overmire. County Attorney Jepson urged police to pursue the case.
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Miller
Stone
Sioux City
Arnvold
Flas
Overmire
C. N. Jepson
Advert says Chamberlain's Tablets helped a sick father
Miss Margaret Campbell of Ft. Smith Ark recalls her father using Chamberlain's Tablets after a long illness and reports he has not been sick since. She also notes her sister benefited from them. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Margaret Campbell
Ft. Smith, Ark
Misers Body Found in Niantic Shack
Hugh White a 70 year old jeweler reputed miser was found dead yesterday morning in his rear room shack used as office and home. Two wounds one temple one between the eyes suggest foul play and a coroner inquest is set. A cash drawer held 407.05 in bills and a can of gold was shown to visitors. Two suspects are held pending inquest.
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Niantic
Hugh White
Niantic Man Found Dead After Trip and Fall
An aged man possibly struck his head on an old stove and died after 8:30 Thursday evening. A whisky drinker, he hadn’t prepared for bed, his front door unlocked, and the shopkeeper found the body with the rear door partly open. He had lived in Niantic for fifteen years, visiting the streets rarely. He leaves a daughter in Cincinnati and a son in St. Louis.
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White
Niantic
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Roumanian Prince to Join German Army in 1920
Berlin December 6 Prince Charles heir to the Roumanian throne will enter the German army January 1 as a lieutenant in the First Foot Guards at Potsdam. He will remain two years to complete his military education. King Charles of Roumania, a Hohenzollern prince born in Sigmaringen, has long praised the German military system.
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Berlin
Charles
Roumania
Potsdam
King Charles of
Sigmaringen
Germany
Deep interest in the McBurney ad contest
High school students show strong interest in the C. H. McBurney Co ad contest. Both boys and girls may enter with prizes of 10 and 8 dollars for the top ads. All copy must reach the store by 6 p m Monday December 15. The goal is best pulling power to drive public trade, judged by expert ad men.
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C. H. McBurney Co
McBurney
Simpson Will Read At Dinner Party In Aurora
Mr and Mrs D W Simpson hosted twelve friends for a farewell dinner before departing for Europe. After a brief speech he read his will disposing of a 1 000 000 dollar estate and announced bonds presented to Mrs Simpson. Daughter Mrs Elien Ferris and Mrs Simpson are to share in the wealth.
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Aurora
Ill
D. W. Simpson
Europe
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Elien Ferris
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England
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the Baptist Church
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Miamia
Arizona
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C. H. Plummer
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Charles L. Burnett
Forsyth
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Congregational Church
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Christ On the Cross
F. N. Seerley
Iowa City
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Glacier National Park
HM. H. Seerley
Teachers’ College
Bedford
Dave Henderson
Henderson
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Attorney Tullar
Kine
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the Falls
LaPorte Daily Bulletin
Maude Longakehr
Waterloo Evening Courier
Farmers’ ‘Tel
H. G. Adams
Main Street
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Bill Mullen
Albert Lea
Mint
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E. Duke Naven
Roy Hacket
W. J. Hacket
Scott Bowers
Hazel Bowers
Chas. Wilson
Maidie de Long
Kennison Sisters
Donald Kerr
Cook
Stevens
the Mutual Weekly
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Hilda Hayes
Jefferson St
Geo. F. Hunt
East Bremer Ave
Harry Morey
L. C. Myers
Grace Myers
Shell Rock
E. A. Dawson
John Nix
Denver
B. M. Craine
Benton Coffin
Horton
Bertha Leisinger
Ross Garner
Jim Booth
Henry Stevenson
W. B.C. Hall
C. A. Eifert
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Carrie Bates
Auner
Bead
Hampton
Eastern Star
Hagerman
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