Court clerk cuts juror costs with new exemption cards
Clerk J. J. Thompson replaces in person excuses with written notices for juror exemptions to save per diem and mileage. The card lists classes eligible for exemption and requires written reply 10 days before jury meetings. Combined dockets and probate law changes further streamline court workload. Naturalization petitions, new estates, divorce actions, and alimony disbursements are recorded this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts
J. J
Perdigin
Milesige
Thompson
Tia
Acwilk
Woman's Christian Temperance Union gains members and forms junior auxiliary
The W C T U reports about 70 new members including 16 with life certificates and the creation of a Loyal Temperance Legion junior auxiliary led by Mrs Ray Williams. Mrs F F Yapp serves a second term as president while Miss Mary J Campbell, a former India missionary, visits and speaks at events fueling local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Temperance Legion
Ray Williams
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
F. F. Yapp
Mary J. Capipvell
National Union
India
Tb Board
United Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Campbell
Edisburonh
Scotland
Detroit
Minnie Crippen
Iz Ja Willard Hall
Watertlop Union
Hill
Cedar Bay
Four Die and Four Hurt as Trolley Plunges into Tacoma River
A Tacoma trolley car plunged through an open drawbridge into the city waterway on Eleventh Street last night. Four people were killed and four injured when the car broke apart on impact. The operator claimed only three or four passengers were aboard. witnesses gave higher counts. Names of the dead include G. Balfartow and Mrs. Seort, among others.
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Tacoma
Wash
St Fool Phlinge
Eleventh Street
Tosa
Fife
Avast
Wboar
Ead
G. Bal Fartow
Toiodtre Chare Dehat
Re Seort
Tents Seo
Neersus
Waterloo State C E S Plans Annual Masonic Convention
An article reports the Waterloo assembly of the State C E S holding its annual convention in the new Masonic temple in October. Mrs T L Wheeler of Waterloo will preside as grand worthy matron and oversee elevation of Mrs E C Dahl to state leadership. New officers for Waterloo and Becker chapters are elected with installations scheduled in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Wheeler
New Masonic Temple
Assembly of Town Grand Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Magnificent
Lew Masonic Temple
Waterloo
Iowa
E. C. Dahl
Cedar Falls
Wheeler
Altho Nate
Davenport
Sworthy
Mary Ethel Dixon
C. J. Trunk Voth
Becker
Hulett
Miller
M Short
Aivell
Iffin
Joh W. Miller
Masonic Temple Board
Generoff
Ethel Pixon
Yee Pile
Jan. Bhurer
Jouir Hecklinger
Verne
Verne I Wworthy
Its
Fr. Shireman
Mise
Mabel Marrithsev
Bal Hack
Ites
Masonic Sedipts Board
Worthy Marres
Amy Gaitran
Li Tripker
Francis P
Moose Band Reorganizes to 42 Strong in 1925
The Moose Band, now 42 strong after a 1925 reorganization led by $5. A. Franklin from Traer, adopted red uniforms and public performances. Armistice night marks full-strength debut with three concerts set for January 14 15 and 16 at the Plaza theatre. Membership to 2000 planned. the group, the largest in the city, also features officers and physicians listed for Waterloo lodge 28.
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Plaza Theatre
The
Moose
Fifth Street
George Weilein
Waterloo Lode
George J. Man
Fred Winslow
Frank T. Stone
Wigner
Treasure Bein
State Gages in Municipal Court Show Increase
State counts show municipal court activity up 617 criminal cases filed by County Attorney W A Cook and others for the year ended Dec 1. Search warrants totaled 241. fines and costs collected exceeded 38, with preliminary hearings rising as defendants faced grand jury or discharge. Defendants saw jail terms for rum and other violations, false checks ranked high with 64 cases, 74 for larceny and theft, four informations for first degree murder, assaults with deadly weapons, and numerous charges including bigamy and drunken driving. About 244 warrants issued. 2068 for liquor search and seizure. some for stolen property recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cook
Hiundeadheu Municipal Court
Ros ' Sivas
Elkes
Itigting
Bigauy
Couve
Fraternal Orders in Waterloo Report Good Year
Various fraternal groups in Waterloo celebrate a fruitful year with growing membership and planned new chapters. The United fraternal activity includes the Mune cabees in early organization, Alaccabees state headquarters moved to Waterloo, and leaders listed for 1926 across several orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Menther
Pleas Not Guilty in Liquor Sale to Indians Case
Gtrie Tottin of Marshalltown pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Federal Commissioner Piper to selling liquor to Indians from the Tama reservation. Hearing set for January 6. He is held on a $1000 bond.
Odd Fellows Lodges Grow in Waterloo Area in 1925
Black Hawk lodge No 72 and Waterloo lodge No 716 OF reported growth in membership and co hosted a four county district convention with Butler Grundy Bremer counties. A Waterloo lodge homecoming in December drew members for talks on the order’s progress and benefits. New officers for Winterloyd Lodge include J J Sinclair Claire Wilcott Ian Thompson Tom Gorton Dudley Russet W Jay Fish Thomas Porter and Chaunce E Holman among others. Black Hawk lodge elects Hendrick W Conrad as noble grand with several officers to be announced after Jan 6 installation.
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Odd Fellows
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Waterloo Lodge
Butler
Grundy
Bremer
Memnber
Lode
Order
Oargarniwation
Winterlow Jodge
J. J. Sinclair
Nobiend
Claire Wilcott
Iian Thompson
Tom Gorton
Dudley Russet
W. Jay
Fish
Thomas Porter
Chaience E Holman
Rank ‘Taylor
Black Hawk Lodge
Hendrick W. Conrad
William Tuniains
Linsh
J. F. Reed
H W. Benson
Secretieys
Smith
County Auditor's Vast Duties Highlighted in Annual Report
The article outlines the broad scope of the county auditor's office led by FF W Esher from tax computation to property transfers, warrants, dog licenses, school fund loans, and annual financial statements. It notes special assessments, election supplies, board minutes, liquor permits, wild animal claims, and pension handling among duties, with additional tasks described as extensive. A separate note reports Guthrie County spent 1492.12 to clear snow from primary highways between December 14 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. W. Esher
la Porte City
Hudson
Guthna Center
Guthrie County
Waterloo Mooseheart Legion honors senior regent
Mrs George Weilein of Chapter 333 Waterloo Mooseheart Legion holds the post of senior regent and deputy grand regent for the state. She has led the local unit since its seven year start and devotes time to 140 children in the Junior Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooseheart Legion
George Weilein
Ames
Alrs
Weilein
Earl van Wieck
Legion of Moose
Marshalltown
Alooseheart Haven
Fla
van Vleck
Baltimore
Chicago
Concrete Mixer Maker Reports Record 1925 in Waterloo
The Construction Machinery company, active in Waterloo since 1916, reports 1925 as its best year. It expanded to six sizes, 36 models, with 50 sales agencies and 80,000 square feet of plant space. Planned 1926 growth includes a new building mixer and a road paving model. exhibit planned at Chicago Good Roads exposition. Officers listed include H B Lichty president and L A Kleiberstein vice president. Plant located at Glenwood and Vinton streets.
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Waterloo
I. A. Klichenstein
Mate
United States
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Chicago
H. B. Lichty
L. A. Klieberstein
Smd
H. C. Kopell
Glenwood
Vinton Streets
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L.T. L
W. Johnson
Martin Lodge
A. PL
A. M
Libert Waterloo Lodge
State
C.E. S
Woatersoa
Moosedom
A. Franklin
Traer
George J. Kreiman
Cutiura
Bennig Freudenstein
Clinton St
Adrian
Mich
Hota
Merchan Court
Frank Stoll
Woodmen of America
Sare
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P. Hall
Frank Cismit
J.C. Fairweather
Order of Eagles
Odd Fellows Lodges
Hiendrick W. Conrad Noble
J. B. Sinclair
Noble
Esher
Farmers Loan & Trust Co
Leavin and Johnson National Bank
Waterloo Mooseheart Legion
Georce
Construction Machinery _Company
California Fruit. & Confectionery
EE. Ath
Hall-Ekfelt Co
Bridge Street
C.W. Chapman Lumber CO
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