Cupid's Work Gets Bagset In Marital Woes At Court
In district court Judge Flatt granted four divorces after witness testimony describing neglect and financial strain. Nancy Hardin alleged a neglectful, alcoholic husband from Maquoketa. Rose Flinn said her Nebraska husband deserted her and provided little support. Thomas Searles testified his Elkhart marriage failed as Verna would not move to Waterloo. and Emily Trewery claimed being choked by her carpenter husband.
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Cupid
Hardin
Maquoketa
Waterloo
Rose Flinn
Harlock
Neb
All Parent Railways
Helen
Silvis
Ill
Brooklyn
Flinn
E. E. Groves
Rock Island
Thomas Searles
Verna Searles
Elkhart
Ind
Searles
Platt
Trish
Trewery
Cedar Falls College Youths Return to Campus
Cedar Falls notes describe students arriving for term with most faculty unchanged. Miss Mary Dunham and Miss Margarette Welcrich named as instructors, replacing Miss C. H. Baker who resigned. Also mentions Sale Pavilion project, ice harvest delays, and local social plans by G A R and W R C with a picnic supper following officer installations.
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Cedar Falls
College Hill
Mary Dunham
Margarette ,Welcrich
Washington
C. H. Baker
Sale Pavilion
J. W. Ford
Fourth Street
Weart-Frisby Lamy Ber & Coal Company
West Flint Street
E. Miller
Refshauge
Chicago
Harry Brown
Bourges
N. D
G. Anderson
West Fifth Street
Lyle, Minn
Opera House Sold to John Cort in Burlington
The Grand opera house of Burlington has been sold to John Cort, the western theatrical magnate, at Burlington on January 4. The sale was reported by the Evening Press and marks a major transfer in local theatrical holdings. Cort, noted for expanding touring productions, plans to continue utilization of the Burlington venue.
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Burlington, Ta
Evening Press
Grand Opera House
Burlington
John Cort
Hertford
Lord Wilton
Believes Civil War Still Fought Lincoln President in Conn
Cornelius Dayton, 71, held in solitary confinement for decades near Winsted, Conn, is said by his mother and caretaker sister to believe the Civil War continues and Lincoln remains president. State humane agents found him sane enough to care for and well treated, living in a 10 by 10 foot cell with heat from an exterior stove and a routine of guard duties.
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Lincoln
Winsted
Conn
Lan
Cornelius& Dayton
Dwight W. Thrall
Hartford
State Humane
Cornelius Andrus
Winated
Julia A. Dayton
Thrall
Dayton
Twenty Eighth Regiment
Connecticut Volunteers
Abraham Lincoln
Wingsted
Humane Society
Andrus
Amatl
Various Club and Lodge Announcements in Waterloo Area
Announcements list events for Elks Dancing club Harmony club Cedar hive L O T M Waterloo lodge L C O M K P hall with Thames details of meetings Thursday and Friday. Social Band election of officers at 1420 Jefferson Street. Universalist church mid week Bible class starts tomorrow led by Rev Effie McCullom Jones at 7 pm. Linden chapel hosts informal reception Friday evening to greet Rev George B Shoemaker and family. Linden place residents and friends invited.
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M. A. Coddington
Jefferson Steert
Effie McCullom Jones
The
Universalist Church
Linden Chapel
George B. Shoemaker
Linden Place
Citywide invitation delivered by Rev Charles
Rev Charles delivers a citywide invitation to all residents and invites the entire community to attend.
Funeral services for A M Olds at home tonight
The funeral for the late A M Olds will be held at 7 45 this evening at the home 2120 Mulberry Street Rev RE Hull pastor of Grace M E Church will preside The body will be taken to La Porte tomorrow morning by Rock Island for burial there
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A. M. Olds
Mulberry Street
RE. D. Hull
Grace M. EB. Church
la Porte
Rock Island
Mission At St Marys Church Draws Large Audience
A large crowd attended the mission at St Marys Church last evening conducted by the Passionist Fathers. Sermons were delivered by Rev. Father Simon on The Necessity of Confession and Rev. Father Charles on Lifes Bad. Tonight the subject will be The Great Assize.
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St. Mary's Church
Father Simon
Father Charles
Christian Church Revival Services Reported Attendance
Cold evening brought a goodly crowd to the Christian church at South and Fourth for revival services led by Rev. Mr. Jonson who preached on Daniel and the handwriting on the wall. One conversion was noted and the evening closed with church election of officers and minor bylaw changes.
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Christian Church
South
Fourth Streets
Mr. Jonson
Daniel
R. E. Martin
R. 8. Henzie
Board of Trustees
Charles MM. Young
A. J. Wittick
W. R. Cothern
Davenport Elects Commission Plan of Government
Davenport Iowa January 4 voters in Rock Island and Moline favored the commission plan of government by large majorities. The plan will go into effect in April.
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Davenport, Ja
Evening Press
Rock Island
Moline
Commission
Factory Seeks New Waterloo Location for Electrotyping Plant
Waterloo is a candidate for relocating an electrotyping and stereotyping plant that would employ 25 to 40 people. The firm, now in Minnesota, plans to move under conditions that are easily met, seeking capital from a Waterloo investor to oversee outside business. A new relief metal plate process, akin to bronze, has been patented by a working member, with samples drawing interest from major novelty dealers.
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Waterloo
Minnesota
Waterlo
Buckhee-Mears
Stewart-Simmons Press
Court Rebukes Male Witness in Rockford Divorce Case
In a Rockford divorce action, Judge Platt rebuked a male witness who testified about visiting a house of blame. The plaintiff’s attorney paused proceedings briefly as the judge warned the man against flippant retorts and threatened contempt if proper conduct did not continue.
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Rockford
Platt
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Teachers’ College
OPERA
Elks Dancing Club
Elks’ Hall
Harmony Club
Cedar Hive
U. W. Hall
Waterloo Lodge
K. P
Charles
Christian Church Revival Services
Mr. Johnson
Mr.Dunfan
Wangler Bros. Co
Kew
Waterloo Hardware Co
Rayo
Amiahed Nic
Beare
Woffa Daxeri
Ienem Standard Oil Oil Company
Heinz Bros
HEINZ
Eagle Township
Eagle Center
Traer
Dantol Wilkes
Lady May
Opal
Durham and
White Face
Holland
F. ‘McGarvey
Oneal
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