Waterloo Assessor Urges Public to List Property for Tax Roll
Waterloo’s city assessor appeals to taxpayers to list holdings for 1911 tax assessment. With about three times as much property to list and 2000 new buildings, cooperation is urged at listed offices daily from 3 p.m. to 3 p.m. Deputies note penalties for noncompliance and pledge to treat every owner fairly. Waterloo, Iowa, Feb 8, 1911.
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Courier
Waterloo
LaFayette Street
Security Bavings Bank
Ope
Commercial Street
L. H. Granison & Son
State of
Iowa
Executive Council
Assesgor
Hst
Board of Review
J. Sid Anderson
D. R. Weaver
J. B. Kascht
B. H
Jackpot claim shocks Rock Island council meeting
Rock Island Illinois residents heard sensational charges at a council session as Alderman James Simser said he was offered $50 to back a specific fire hose brand. He alleged a $200 "jackpot" influenced bids, prompting postponement of the investigation to a special meeting next Thursday.
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Rock Island, Ill
James Simser
Siinger
Simser
Caruso to Renew Contract at 2200 Per Performance
The Metropolitan Opera announces renewal of Enrico Caruso's three year contract this spring at 2200 dollars per performance for about 1400 performances annually. The new rate represents a substantial increase of about 290 dollars per show over the prior arrangement.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Enrico Caruso
Priest Finds in Church Little Girl Who Outwitted Her Kidnappers
Marie Coleman an 11 year old girl escaped two men who lured her from school by hiding in a confessional at St Michaels church Brooklyn. She led police to the yellow house used in the abduction and to the area where the gang is believed based. Father William McGuirl found her midnight sobbing in a confessional and notified police.
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New York
Brooklyn
Marie Coleman
St. Michaels Roman Catholic
William McGuirl
Father McGuirl
Marie
Nashua Grocer Shattuck Closes Store Test of Creditors
J F Shattuck longtime Nashua grocer closed his shop by bill of sale to attorney J A Yarger for creditor distribution. Stock about 500 dollars, claims exceed 1700 dollars with a 160 dollar rent bill likely paid in full. Creditors include Smith Lichty Hillman Co Fowler Co and Union Mill Co of Waterloo. He is known for trotting horses in Iowa and Minnesota.
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Washua
J. F. Shattuck
J. A. Yarger
Smith-Lichty & Hillman Co
Fowler Co
Union Mil Co
Waterloo
Shattuck
Nashua
Iowa
Minnesota
Denver Events Highlight Local Meetings and Notables
Funeral services for Fred Biesterfelt senior drew a large crowd in Denver. A silver wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs William Deoebke attracted many from the area. Henry Dickman started as night operator at the depot on February 1. Several residents moved or traveled, with notes on visits, illnesses, and social gatherings. The German Lutheran league plans an entertainment on February 22, and the Westminster Literary Society resumes meetings at the First Presbyterian church tonight led by J D Liffring.
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Denver
Fred Biesterfelt
William Deoebke
Henry Dickman
George Moeller
Orlinda
Waterloo
Will Stolt
L. Stolt
Notting
George Smith
John Wealing
Smith House
Wealing
Aid Society
L. Dickman
Charles Baskin
Waverly
Fred Beisterfelt
F. Brettman
Will Steege
Illinois
Heideman-Thuman Welling
F. Seeger
H. Burge
J. Ashworth
George
Bristow
John Schumacher
William Hafar
John Calling
Independence
F. F. Weigert
Waterlon
Carrie Kehe
Waterloo Won't Take the Count in Three-League War
Chicago February 8 Waterloo refuses to stay down after being ousted from the Three-League. President Al Tearney rejects signing contracts for Waterloo players, declaring the club no longer a member. Despite the denial, players have received contracts and some have replied, leaving Tearney to act quickly to protect his position.
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Chicago
Waterloo
al Tearney
Nike 4
Tearney
Quincy
Central Association
Gotch Beats Beell In Des Moines Finish Match
Champion Frank Gotch defeated Fred Beell in two straight falls at Des Moines last evening, the first in 29 minutes and the second in nine minutes, showing his old-time agility. A Hackenschmidt match seems unlikely now. Hackenschmidt beat Dr. Roller twice at Toronto, Canada last evening.
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Frank Gotch
Fred Beell
Des Moines
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Toronto
Canada
Dr. Roller
Week's Basketball Games on the Y Floor Friday Night
West High meets Sioux City High in a decisive state race game on the Y floor. East High faces Charles City in the city Friday. Prof. Seymore of Cedar Falls College will officiate. College of Commerce travels to Cedar Rapids to play the Business College. Waterlooans had previously defeated them in one meeting.
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West High
Sioux City High
East High
Charles City
Seymore
Cedar Falls College
College of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Business College
Waterlooans
Special Services Grow in Interest at Church of the Brethren
The Church of the Brethren special services started last Sunday and draw large audiences Monday and last night. Rev. Mr. Smith spoke on The Perfect Law of Liberty delivering a practical discourse. Afternoon consecration is held for older members at 4 o clock and at 7 pm for younger participants and others unable to attend.
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Church of the Brethren
Smith
divorce wave hits Black Hawk county in February term
Prayers for separation surge as more petitions for severance of marriage than licenses to wed are filed. Wives lead the suits citing cruelty and inhuman treatment, with drunkenness and adultery noted occasionally. The February term opens February 20 and is expected to showcase many domestic disputes in court.
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Dan Cupid
Lcense
Divorce Department of the Chancery Docker
Black Hawk County
Eagle Center Social Notes From Feb 7
Mrs. John Butch and daughter Frances visit Fairbank. Mrs. Jacob Schaefer hauls gravel for a new hog house. Jim Christensen and J. Schaefer sell cattle to Rath Packing at Waterloo. Mrs. P. E. Mee Garvey near full recovery. Peter Senaefer’s niece Mrs. Hansen dies. funeral in Wednesday. Sebastian Klein visited Waterloo. Three year old child recovers from kerosene exposure. Alvin Struble convalescent from grip. Chris Blitch trips to Waterloo. Mrs. Philip Trout of Waterloo visits Eagle Center. Sam Lumbus buys a driving team. P. Witty installs home lighting. Ed Silferline of Hudson works at Crystal theatre with Bob Fitzsimmons.
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Chicago
Hansen
Sebastian Klein
Waterloo
William Bayler
Alvin Struble
Chris Blitch
Local Notes and Social Garden: Janesville Feb Meetings
Janesville briefs cover the Sewing circle gathering set for February 15 with Mrs. Ezra Prosser, local visits by Blair Myers and others, and a Waterloo wedding for Nona Bryan and Albert Cameron. There are church activities at M E church, a memorial service for Relief Corps members, and tiling factory work with dividend news.
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Janesville
Sewing Circle
Ezra Prosser
Blair Myers
Dakota
LeBarge Musical Company
M. E. Churen
David Boomer
Will D. Pierce
H. D. Gould
Cedar Falls
Rose Fitkin
Waterloo
John Briner
Bertha Johnston
Nona Bryan
Albert Cameron
W. M. Smith
Janesville Relief Corps No. 127
Masonic Hall
Charles McCready
I. L. Bartlett
Rream
Lou Stacy
New Market Civil War Cadets Atrocities Recounted
The article recalls the New Market clash where Virginian cadets from a military school faced the Fifty fourth Pennsylvania volunteers. Captain Colonna seeks diary details from J. Klingaman about movements on May 14 15 1864, while Klingaman's account notes heavy Union casualties and cadets wounded or killed amid a brutal fight near Edenburgh and Strawsburg.
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New Market
Fifty-fourth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
B. A. Colonna
Washington, D. C
J. F. Klingaman
Virginia
Klingaman
John
Waterloo
Colonna
National Tribune
Tribune
Woodstock
Edenburgh
Stony Creek
Columbia Furnace
D. I
Strawsburg
Blount Jackson
Fifty-fourth Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Fifty-fourth Virginia
Henry Peterson
Mariensburg
Wash That Itch Away with Local Cure Claim
A newspaper ad touts European springs for eczema relief but promises instant relief from itching at home using D. D. D Prescription with Oil of Wintergreen and Thymos. It claims the wash smooths skin like a child and suits pimples and impurities, urging a 25 cent bottle from Wangler Bros.
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Europe
Wangler Bros
Notice to the Deaf about a hearing instrument
The notice invites deaf individuals to write to Mrs G W Cone at R F D 7 Waterloo to learn about a device that may restore hearing and arrange a personal demonstration.
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Eagle Center
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Ead
Sia
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L. J. Eickelberg
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H. W. Miller
Wro. Wendt
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American Drug and Press Association
Henderson Drug CO
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Standard Oil Company
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