Proceedings of Black Hawk county board February 1917
The Waterloo Iowa board of supervisors convened February 6 7 1917 with members Schmitt Teeter Shirley Magee Tiffany and Strayer approving a series of appropriations and resolutions including rent for county attorney offices, bridge work, sheriff staff adjustments, tax redemptions and various township reports and claims.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Seamitt
T. D. Tester
Jos Shirley
Mexee
DS. Tiffany
W. D. Buvayer
Hannah Heechler
Linwood
Towa
Schmitt
D. Teeter
Joe Shirley
J. Maenen
Tiffany
W. D. Strayer
Strayer
Board of Aupervisora
Lowe
Geo. D. Harris
Walter B Franch
Comercial Building Company
Teeter
Herman T. Wagner
E.P. Mullen
Sessor
J. F. Gill
Ble Creek Township
Wm. H. Weigle
Eagle Township
Waterloo Saxings
Leavitt & Johnson Donal Bank
National Bee Bank
Kt National Bank
la Jtorte City
Union State Bank
la Porte City
Security Trust Savings Bank
Cedar Falls
Ced Falls National
Hudson Savings Bank
Chas
W. Cummings
W. S. Thompson
Shirley
Superrigors
Black Hawk
J Schmitt
T- D. Teeter
M. Magee
BD. S. Tiffany
W. D
Skeager
Ol. Werner
Longabore
East Waterloo
Hreemoes
Town
F. J. Schmitt
Joe Shitles
M. J. Magee
Citta
D. Strayer
D. Straver
M. J- Ma
D. ‘Tee
Mc Vion
Morton
Engin
J. Teer
Audhor
Y. D Teeter
Ni J. Masee
D. S. Eitany
Mullarky
Cedar Salle
Magee
Wm. Kascht
Downing Place
Motton
Herman Warner
Mr. Tiffany
Osa Shirley
N. C. Frost
Geo. Kreimen
Sharif
Washington Township
J.B. Wond
Stumbauer
China Nolting
B. Henderson
M. B. Barber
Soldiers Memorial Hall
Barclay Township
Social event in La Porte City honors Valentine theme
A large Lotus club gathering in the Hotel Terry dining room featured 85 women, valentines decor, and a two course dinner hosted by Mmes. Ashbey, Bellinger, Booth, Goodwin, and others. Music by Plazo Ashley and a varied program included piano duets, vocal selections, and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Heb
Lotus Club
Ffotel Terry
Mmes. E. R. Ashbey
George Bellinger
N. E. Booth
C. i. Goodwin
Glen Haven
C. J. Murphy
G.P. Strorm
R. B. Tripp
Pash
C. G. Woodey
Plazo Ashley
Waterloo
Ernsing
Young
Laura Schlouter
J. A. Turner
Vinton
Fan ‘ Turner
J. C. Abbott
Ed Harring
Gingrich
Iis
Harring
Galt
Frank Hoyt
Bruce Kino
B.A. Calkins
Eva Stahnke
Viola Anton
Nick Anton
Tuc Ture
Haren Hreer
John Hager
Orange Township and Waterloo area financial notes and deeds
Financial ledgers show balances and receipts for Orange, Eagle, and East Waterloo townships during 1916 with totals, then a long list of land transfers and sales in Gates Park and surrounding Waterloo areas. Local notices mention weddings, community events, and notable residents in Orange Township and Hazleton regions.
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Waterloo
Local court term opened with dismissal of forged instrument charge
Judge Willett opened the present term of court in Vinton yesterday. The sole jury trial was the State of Iowa v Clark for uttering a forged instrument. the indictment was defective, the case dismissed, and the defendant remanded to the next grand jury, likely to be re indicted at the March term. Several motions will be argued next Tuesday, equity assignment began March 6. Newhall pair Miss Mathilde Stein and Charles Heinrich wed in Cedar Rapids. he works in the auto business in Waterloo. Elsie Reinke and Francia Moyer married at State-Cato Sells, Rev Henry M Raecher officiating. they will reside between Garrison and Dysart. Miss Anna Hrehm and Roy Henied wed near Van Horns. they plan to live in Kansas after March.
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Vinton
Feb
Willett
Towa
Clark
Snelisburg
Mathilde Stein
Charles Heinrich
Newhall
Cedar Rapids
Mary Stein
Heinrich
G. A. Heinrich
Place
Waterloo
Elsie Relnke
Francia Moyer
Statel-Cato
Henry M. Raecher
Garrison
Fac
Dysart
Anna Hrehm
Roy Henied
van Horna
Mr. Reikowsky
Lutheran Rch
van Horns
Kansas
Maren
Waverly News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Dances
Waverly reports a school superintendent underwent appendicitis surgery Friday morning. Members recall a Valentine dance at Relief Corps hall with about 32 couples and a farewell to Miss Florence Gish who will move to Michigan with her parents. Mr and Mrs A Dawson hosted a 6 pm dinner at the Forter hotel and later hosted guests at their home. The Athletic club closed a dance series at Guild hall Friday. Miss Florence Dempsey becomes an operator at Corn Belt Telephone. Rev Emil Rausin left Michigan for an address. Miss Lucile Hornbin visits from Des Moines with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Weber. W D Thurlows of Calmer visits mother Mrs Athmoenai Wighibut. Mrs Bement of Shell Rock visited brother Frank Tater, who is ill. Taber shows slight improvement as the Baptist church shower honors Leroy Beeleslan and a Minnesota wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Liehty
McCauley
Chicago
Frank Teck
Dunkerton
H. A. Smucker
Dan Myers
Little William
Orville West
Ankeny
Ever Blough
Polo, Til
Dorsey
Max Maust
Sir
Robert Lichty
Orange Consolidated School
Harry Sraith
Berlin
John Fichty
Chas. Grady
Thu Maheney
Xyouns Mien
Church of the Hrethrer
Celal
Grate Brough
Messrs. Hob
Stuart Hamer
Traiph Snider
Lima. Co
D. F.schrock
G. He. G
Chas. Fike
Tadiana
Samuel Grady
Dorsey Bloush
Waterloo
Mire Mary Keckman
Fol
John Heckman
Tennie Glough
Mary Speicher
Carol Miller
Martha Tanner
Kells
Ecolupte
Birs
Alough
Folo
M. Yarbaugh
Rev
A. Brough
Grady
Orange
Hazleton Heathton
David Gill
Oskaloosi
Priscilla Club
George Wenert
Rebekah
Eastern Star
Plano
Eleaworth Latham
Cirely
Henry Suhr
Alathsorian Literary Society
High Schors
Cliantans
Valentiia
Frank Huntington
Ei. Hoffman
Jeanette Miller
Dinner &Ridey
Peck
Mier
Zoe
Zella Dean of
Lamont
Ainton Bjorkl
Mypule Bigelow
M. E
Gertruda Hillman
Hazleton
H. W. Gilmore Tought
N. M. Mignet
Rochester
John
Mignet
Prairie Canter
Horace Faste
Forter
Dawson
Athletic Club
Guild Hall
Florence Dempsey
Corn Belt Tefenhane Comepany
Emil Rausrin
Michigan
Lucile. Hornbin
Dea Moines
William Weber
W. D. Thurlows
Calmer
Atmoenai
Leroy Beeles
Lan
Minnesota
Bret Work
Reinbeck Community Notes Highlight Births and Local Visits
A summary of Reinbeck news reports births near town including a one pound infant to Henry Ehle family and a two births at other farms. Residents T F White heads to Akron to work at a tire factory. The Bohemian orchestra performs Tuesday night. Herman Lauterbach moves from Minnesota to work with his brother Guy, running the vulcanizing shop. Maud Shoemaker visits New Providence. A son is born to wm Tenamiles. Chas Ja l eons hosts a double daughter wedding with Rev Mos Rely Juws officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinbeck Reinbeck
Fel
Henry Ehlerving
Albert Lorena
Berlin
T. F. White
Akron
Goodrich
Bohemian Orchestra
Herman Lauterbach
Minnesota
Herman
Guy
Andy
Maud Shoemaker
New Providence
G A. Onstad
Wm Tenamiles
Chas
Reinheek
Dahlé
Tarriige
Mos Rely
M. KB. Church
New Navy Department censor takes office in Washington
Lieutenant Charles Belknap Jr assumes duties as the new United States Navy censor with full powers to decide what news is printed. He will work with Secretary Daniels during interviews, while Emma Josephine Vergusen and Edna May Kepler plan to marry and move to farms near town after brief trips to Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
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Washington, D. A
EU. Be
United States Navy
Charles Belknap, Jr
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
View
Emma Josephine
Wm. Vergusen
Edna May
Milley Kepler
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Mra. Wergunon
Town
Lander
Mra. Kenter
Faihers
Boardman resigns as Butler county superintendent to lead Iowa State Teachers College
Butler county superintendent Benjemly Boardman, after three years of service, has resigned effective April 1 to become secretary of the Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. He and his family will relocate soon, and his term would have expired in 1918. His leadership praised for strong school supervision and community involvement, with consolidation of schools a key topic. The article notes his prior role with the Butler County Press and his active presence in educational and social circles.
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Allison
Benjemly Boardman
Butter County
Boardman
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Fell
Checolicke
Mrj Boardiman
Pnat
Durting
Goardman
Butler County
Lin Antlong
Mer Jivard
Butler County Press
Greens
Groane
Fs Anderson
John Deyo
Waterino
Fr. Davis
Dana Wilder
Waverly Bhe
Tsyitnd
Winthrop News Briefs From February Involving Local Residents
A February notice from Winthrop records births and family events in the community. Mir. wad Mig. 3. V. Norwen of Waverly welcomed a daughter on a Saturday in February. The eighth grade girls gathered at the Charlie Parker for a birthday celebration, with rides to Lidepanener and a movie outing. Mrs. Parker hosted guests as Margaret celebrated her birthday. Several relatives from Clarendon and Weatherby attended, while Annie Shughter sent best wishes. Sidney and family near Wetter visited Rockford and Cedar Rapids for church openings and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Winthrog
Mir
V. Norwen
Waverly
Clare Jon Ware
Mates
Charly Parker
Margaret
Urey
Ane Kuper
Parker
Margret
Kitts
Benjamin Cook
Weatherby
Tittle la Slateling
Atre
Tbaeley Ullock
Annie Shiughter
Haw Polaron
Aontonth
Sidney
Cmd
Wetter
Mulford
Rockford
Mia
John Rebarta
Mate
Kinga Strte Mercrtit
Linden Social Notes Bring Birthday Shower At Perry Home
Linden residents gather for a birthday shower at Mrs Perry on Cottage Drive. The event featured gifts and a light luncheon. Mrs Ireland wins first prize in a guessing contest, hosted by Mrs Foster. Other items note residents moving homes, club gatherings, and a church play set for Feb 23.
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Linden Linden
Gust Intinsasy
Golerum Street
Cottage Grove Mavens
TR O. Veuste
Wold Ninhonke
Pearhorn
Mr . Tamphray
Lows Tuger
Cottage Grove Avenue
Thane
Bern Avenue
Harry Nieson
Hinxly Street
Sylvester Taenhouer
Albert Len
Mion
Tanden
Borla Qlub
Dowtte Perry
Cottage Diravy Avenue
Mra. Perry
Ireland
Minnie Alusselt
Tancanon Club
J. of
Baindickl
Nick Phillips
Nevada Street
Nendioworie
Naomi Banifield
Local notes from Osage Osage Feb 15
Osage Osage area notes dated Feb 15 report Ernest McParland visiting sister in Frochester en route to Mason City, Jo an Keperrisan returning home after weeks with sister, Mrs Treank Jacobs. Weekend visitors at Dr Goofler’s include Mrs Jack Gooder and Mrs Charlie Moellite. Land deal: 216 acres to Bucknam, half section to Stoughton. farm five miles east of Kerr with a fine spring.
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Omaxe
Ernest McParland
Frochester
Minn
Elton Carrison
Mason City
Joan Keperrisan
Orikis
Treank Jacobs
Jack Gooder
Charlie Moellite
Meinthre
Goofler
Mesars
Scheiber
Lykart
Reckford
Marris
A. Rand
Roy Funka
Mictapelly
Amekie
Water Angels
Sam Obs
Efelen
Hazel
Lewis Winehip
Famlix
Gwatonna
Bucksam
H OL. Stoughton
Minnesota
Bucknam
Kerr
Nak
Local Socials and Visits Across Iowa Towns
Misses Lillian and Kate Poss of Aurea Illinois visit the Dirkes family. Willam Kemp moves his family to a farm near Raymond. Mrs Burger’s sister Miss Clara Schmitt wed Philip Metsch at Jesup. Miss Elsie Hemmer, a teacher in Foyner township, visits her parents. Maurier Kelloge returns from five weeks at Alkala. Miss Eleten Wildes spends several days in Waterloo.
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Washburn
Lillian
Kate Poss
Aurea
Ill
Dirkes
Willam Kemp
Raymond
Wiliam Burger
Eleten Wildes
Waterloo
Local Hampton Note: Maynard Resigns and Moves
C M Maynard, longtime employee of Past Furniture, resigns and plans to relocate from Hampton on March 1. He and his wife will visit relatives in West Virginia and likely settle there. Frank Amith to move to Hampton as treasurer. J C Sorenson to take over duties, with W G Clock named assistant cashier. Carl Christopher, a former Hampton resident, died after a machinery accident near Arroyo Grande California.
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Hampton, In
C. M. Maynott
Maynard
West Virginia
E. D. Smith
Latimer
D. Www
Farts
Thin City
Thale Antirn
State Bank of Littleher
Tiampton
Amith
Local Ambiguities Highlight Community Movements
Harold Speer traveled to Joree to buy cattle while Tragg Merritt visited friends in Waterloo earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs Muffinaxy went to Orange for a Thursday wedding. O J Speer escorted daughter Mary Jorie to St Louis for medical care. A party occurred at the Iidd Strohecker home Monday night. Mrs Verne Speer and children aided friends in Traer this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseg Geneaco
Harold Speer
Joree
Tragg Merritt
Waterloo
St. S. Muffinaxy
Orange
O. J. Speer
Mary Jorie
St. Louis
Iidd Strohecker
Verne Speer
Traer
France Will Win Says M. T. Herrick
Myron T. Herrick, former ambassador to France, states that France will not be beaten and cites the Marne battle as decisive. He notes the duration of peace, war costs, and peace terms as unknowns, but insists France will prevail.
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France
M. T. Herrick
War Flyer Home to Help Country
Elliot Cowdin, the first American aviator to return home since the break with Germany, offers service to the United States in case of war. He has French gallantry medals and has been released from duty due to a weak heart, but would pilot a war plane “heart or no heart” to aid the aviation corps, as reported Monday. Also noted are visits, social events, and local course news in Dumont and Otterville areas, with family health updates and upcoming entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elliot Cowdin
Germany
United States
Cowdin
Flying Corps
Ife
Aviation Corps
Community notices and social updates shared in Dewar and Hudson
Local items from Dewar and Hudson report visitors, moves, hospital visits, and social events. Highlights include Mrs J Clark visiting her mother, a band concert with about 75 dollars raised, residents moving to new homes near Dunkerton and Hilpols Luge, a card party and oyster supper at Frank Meier’s, a birth, and various church and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar Reb
Q- J. Clark
Bek Hekt
Hilpols Lugeday Ben Wilishan
Dunkerton
Albert Meyers
D. Schuter
Waterloo
RR. W. Emert
Elmer Weldman
Frank Meier
John Muhlig
W. Sioxwell
Minnesota
Gilbertville Social and Marriage Notices Mix
The Gilbertville area records social events and marriages with names such as Mrs Willy Weber and Mrs Theodore i Dasness of Waterloo. Couple Arend and Franks wed at St Blarys Wool with Rev Atty ers Maries officiating. Adela Bint assists Mrs William Girsch in housework while Albert Reuter of Baymond ships a corn load to Gilbertville Lumber company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken
Jacob Te
Willy Weber
Fieraal Kartsnbach
Theodore i Dasness
Waterloo
Ants Mauler
Deseptine Arend
Franksures
Connors
Waterlon
W., C.F SN
Frederika Revival Meetings Extend Uncertainly
Frederika Iowa reports revival meetings led by Rev. Mr Crowell with potential extra help if sessions continue beyond this week. Rob Connor and his nephew Robert Miler have arrived from South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederika, Feo
Mr. Crowell
Rob Connor
Robert Miler
South Dakota
Courier Patterns Offer from Fashion Department
To obtain the Council up-to-date pattern of accompanying design. All out the following coupon and wend it to Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams and orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in sour order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Proceedings OF County Board
Bennington Township
Big Creek Township
Buton
Black Hawk Township
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Cedar Township
Alsey Mt'l
Cedar Falls Township
Fen
Orange Township
Totel
Real Estates
Black Hawk Connnry
Abstra Jonn D
Theo- Peek
Gates Fark Place
John D. Liffring
S- L Kern
A. BE
S. L. Kern
North Waterloo
J. R. Revler
Lote
Gates Park Place
Clara Wagener
Wagner
Andrew BR. Kerr
Nellie Garvey
Galloway Investment
Home Park
R. S. Walker
May Walker
Doe
Warren Brown
James Black Drymoods Co
Brown Hall
Bertha Perry
Lierd A. Perry
Maple Leaf
Sarah. May
Sarah Mar, Jr
B- Henderson
John H. Sehiiting
Lane & Fowlers
Leonard Nemimers
Clara Dasenbach
Leavitt
Dennis George
FS Detsch
Rainbow
Png
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War Flyer
Conner
Wl Hagse
Goutheast
Esther
Haase
Deb Asleigh
el Wil- Juivon
Lewie
Tadie Willadgon
Dumont Dumont
Haigat
Florence Bage
Grace Hitchcock
Waterton
Akin
Merwaret Morford
Willam Vreaman
Mra. Freaman
Mendey
Dine Ahapa
Fred Dennis
Cameron
Viatl
Grace Woodley
Jewell
T. J. Praitseract
Howard Plaltzgrafe
Wavarls
Knight
VY. M. QO
Mean
Cadvertingman
Otterville
Otherville
John Glvens
Charles Welser Haa
Calmar
Leta Kroma
Fleury Sandera
Grandma Casey
Lincoln
Neb
Allla Brant
Kath
Stoner
Blinnasata
Crowell
Hovey Farm
D. A .Bower
Schnee
Fchoney & Co
Toledo
Chio
EF. J. Cheney & CO
Ohio
Hall
Westere Elliot Cowwdin
Hudson
Brethren Church
Knickerbocker
Wf Cedar Alls
Munn
En Puterbauth
Cal Miller
Idso
Lowa. My
Mra. S. 1
Gedford
Hushmora
Redford
George Mcluskey
Mendy
Gilbert Ville
Frederika
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