First Settlers of Black Hawk County Pioneer Life
The first settlers of Black Hawk County were William Sturgis and his wife Dorothy Kidder Sturgis who arrived in Cedar Falls in March 1845. The article traces Sturgis early moves from Michigan to Cedar Falls, Sturgis’ travels across the Midwest, founding mills and towns, and his later life spanning Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and Florida. It notes Sturgis’ role as a pioneer, his ambitious ventures, and his marriages and children, including Jenale Sturgis Kelley, the first white child born in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Willam Sturgis
Cedar Falls
Hennas
John Melrose
Sturgises
Frasmun D. Adams
William Chambers
Chambers
Sturgis
Adams
Courier
William Sturgis
Quasqueton
Buchannan County
Fremont
Vinton
Benton County
Will
Jenale Sturgis Kelley
Mich
Jennie Sturgis
Acoal
John M. Kelley
Kelley
Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
Province of
Upper Canada
New Smyrna
Fla
John Sturgis
Statels Prairie
William
Browntown
Territory of
Lake Erie
Brownstown
Sturgle
Sturgis Prairie
Mississippi River
Iowa City
Waterloo
St. Paul
Minnesota
Little Falls
Lake Superior
Duluth
Stureis
California
Rockies
Beaver Head Canyon
Mont
Salt Lake City
Bannack
Glendale
Kansas
New Maxico
Florida
Dorothy Kidder
Rosanna Steel
Patriotism and Sociability Drive W.A. Celebrations
The W. A. corps marks a year of sociability with monthly birthday events for members and Grand Army of the Republic guests. They aid veterans and families, ship clothing to Marshalltown Old Soldier's Home, and fund a new library. Current president Miss Anna Kistner oversaw 68 member inductions. next year Mrs. Cora Johnston to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Grand Army of the Republic
Marshalltown
Anna Kistner
Cora Johnston
Patriotic Groups and Posts See Active Year in Cedar Falls
Local D A R chapters Mary Delrosa and Waterloo sponsor flag observances on Lincoln’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Paul Revere’s Ride Memorial and Flag Days. Robert Anderson Post 68 G A R reports 92 members, down from losses but remains among largest nearby. Veteran groups plan socials, drills, and a chicken dinner for ladies in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Delrosa
H. W. Sigworth
Waterloo
W. R. Cole
Mary Melrose
Washington
Paul Revere
Cornwallia
Goraa
Robert Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Cedar Falls
la Porte
Edwin C. Fouter
John Averill
C. G. Crabtree
Black Hawk County Sees Population and Tax Gains Highlighted
The governor or president could conscript 6 598 men in Black Hawk County if needed. In 1914 assessors counted 6 598 men aged 18 to 46, up 1 085 from 1912. Waterloo city adds 2 896 men, with a two year gain of 106 in local value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocompanies L and
Carleton Slatte
Fred L. Fisher
Veutenant
Gus Julien
Leutenant
George Wellem
Allen Brown
Corneliia Altland
Mexico
Biaer Hawk County
Assessora
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Waterloo Glove Works A Major Waterloo Industry
Hawkeye Glove and Mitten Co. led by Geo. Be. Vire den operates at 214 16 Third street in a 30 by 80 foot facility. The firm employs about 45 year round with factory payrolls averaging over $2000 monthly. Capacity reaches 600 dozen gloves and mittens daily across cotton leather and leather combinations. From a 10 girl start last May the plant expanded to its current size by meeting public demand with affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hawkeye Glove and Mitten Co
Geo. BE. Vireden
Third Street
Gloves and Mittens Made for Visitors Roome Inspecting Work
Mr. Virden invites visitors to call and inspect the workroom to see how gloves and mittens are made. The note emphasizes hands on demonstration and transparency in the manufacturing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Bounty Payments Reported for Local Pest Destruction
The year saw 6 661 pests including gophers crows and groundhogs eliminated. County bounties totaled 968 82 dollars with 242 paid for wolves. Payments covered 4163 gopher feet 416 30 173 90 for 759 groundhogs scalps 136 62. The plan claims the bounty outlay will yield greater farmer returns.
Hawkeye Oil Company Growth and Leadership
The Hawkeye Oil Company based in Waterloo has grown from an independent firm eight to ten years ago into a major industry player. Its president and general manager A H Coward is a notable figure in state and national efforts to protect independent oil interests and retailers served by independents. The firm credits its rapid expansion to two principal causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Oil Company
Waterloo
A. H H. Coward
Officers Listed for Waterloo Sons of Veterans Camp 33
Waterloo camp No. 33 Sons of Veterans announces 1914 officers led by J. C. Norris as commander and S. H. Davis as secretary. Auxiliary officers include Mrs May Walker as president and Mrs Phila Brown as vice president along with other listed officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willier
Alvin Jolla
John Boeller
A. P. Smith
Herman Kegley
M. E. Carr
O. A. Zuehlke
J. E. White
Trustes
A. J. Artus
George W. Freek
J.B. White
Joe Gary
Astorian
HE. F. Stevenson
S. Lamb
J. O. Berlley
N. Scharle
Waterloo
Sons of Veterans
J. C. Norris
A. Clark
A. E H. Traiar
S. H. Davis
J. J. Wyeth
R. C. Brown
W .T. Edwards
W. J. Keller
May Walker
Phila Brown
A. EK. Esgleston
9. A. Clark
O. E. Hutchinson
C. P. Foster
L. A. Rider
Hawkeye Oil Company Builds Quality Brand Nationwide
The Hawkeye Oil company promotes its Faultless Brand as top quality products backed by science and wealth. It stresses loyalty to retail dealers and a square-deal policy earning broad goodwill in Iowa and neighboring states. Its Faultless Anti-Carbon oil is widely used coast to coast, supporting the slogan Beat Every Month in the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Oil Company
Iowa
Clinoly
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Army
Ynard
Mesdames
Baldwin and
Ubiman
W. H. Pedicord
West Sixth Street
RATH
Cedar Valley
The
Rath Packing Company
Pork and Beef Packers
Oleson & Maitland
West Park Ave
Cutler Hardware CO
Bovee Furnaces
8Th St
Bovee Furnace Works
D. M. Berkley Hardware CO
FR. J. Hacker & CO
Waterloo Register Co
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