Fist Fight at City Dance Hall Ends With Arrests
An altercation between two young men at a dance hall led to Ernest Wright, 22, being arrested on a charge of fighting and fined $7.85 after pleading guilty. A second participant was detained but released after police examination. The hall manager testified detailing the first struggle and noted the absent officer due to a banquet. Swan Milk priced at 26 cents at C. H. Lighmey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Ernest Wright
Clarence B Dowring
Wright
Eachyone
Woman regains custody in White Slave Act case
Mrs. Matilda Durant of Chicago defeated Carl Peterson of Marshalltown Iowa who had adopted her children Joseph and his sister. The county court renewed an order to nullify Petersons adoption and grant Durant custody. A U S commissioner released her earlier, and the case continues with a final determination due Friday. Case's creamery butter 40 cents on the wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Matilda Durant
Carl Peterson
Marshalltown
Joseph
Peterson
Paterson
Tora
Owens
Ella McLean
New Hampton
John Murphy
Independence
Misa Ella
Misa Murphy
Cedar Falls
Lawrence Williams
Marble Rock
A. Sutherland
E. E. Day
Candidacy Declarations for Waterloo City Elections
Several potential candidates announce runs for Waterloo city offices as petitions open Feb 11. Nermai Wagner seeks city auditor and jetty clerk, H T Wagner and W T French target mayor, with council bids from J G Sibert AL W Brown and A I Whittie in First and Second wards. Incumbents M L Melly and C J Wilson expected reelection bids. primary set for last Monday in March with filings due ten days before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nermai T. Wagner
Waterloo
City of Waterloo
H. T. Wagner
W. T. French
Cit
Ray Thompson
Merri
J. G Sibert
Bering
AL WL Brown
A.I. Whittie
Hi. EF. Dunkerberg
HH. Headford
Widerman
J. M. Dewer
Ti. Melly
City Finginesr C
Wilson Willl
Saving Ice at Cedar Falls Factory Delivers Local Work
In Cedar Falls Iowa on January 10 special dispatch reports G C Frisby directing a large crew to construct an ice house complex. A scraper pulls snow while a steel marker outlines blocks of ice hoisted by a steam carrier through a canal to the chute into the ice house. Hundreds of tons of high quality ice, currently sixteen to eighteen inches thick, will be stored and later shipped to distant towns. Frisby orders a tobacco and cigarette ban for workers on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
G. C. Frisby
Weart-Frisby Co
Aid Requests Highlight Suffering From Severe Cold
S. B. Phillips, overseer of the poor for Cedar Fa state, notes that extreme cold and widespread sickness have strained the county exchequer. For six months ending January 1, 191%, only about $509 was spent, but with winter, demand rose, draining charity funds and prompting attention to high living costs. A man earning $4 daily all summer now seeks aid, his family previously living well with entertainment and luxuries during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Phillips
Cedar Fa
Waterloo
New Church and Bank Rumored on College Hill
Street chatter yesterday spoke of a new college hill church to unite all creeds for worship and a Sunday school serving hill residents and students. A second rumor said a $50,000 bank is feasible there with plans underway, according to a prominent hill merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
South American trekker serves as bookkeeper in Peru mine
James F. Wilson, from South America, writes home from La Fundacion Peru where he has lived four years. He is bookkeeper for a large mining concern and oversees supplies for working crews. He notes operations at 11,000 feet above sea level and passage over the Andes with a pass at 17,000 feet. A Cedar Falls Sisters school graduate, he has made good in South America and visited home a couple times. his parents live on West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Wilson
la Fundacion
Peru
South America
West Second i Street
Lawn City Folks Coming and Going
A Cedar Falls bulletin lists residents and visitors in a flowing community update. Harrison Peck's paralysis restricts his voice while his daughter Mrs. Ford recovers from surgery and another grandchild suffers fever. The Cedar Falls Broom Company shipped 8,000 dozen brooms last year amid local trades and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Rip Van Winkle to Bow Friday at Waterloo Theater
Thomas Jefferson headlines a Waterloo stage performance Friday with matinee and night shows. The noted actor returns as Rip Van Winkle, a beloved tale featuring Meenie and Gretchen, with playful dogs and a voyage through the Catskills to meet ghosts and Hendrick Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Thomas Jefferson
Waterloo
Remp
Iowa Gate Company Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Stockholders of the Iowa Gate company held their yearly gathering to elect officers and conduct business. The old officers were reappointed. Joseph B. Gray, serving as manager, has built the plant into a large industrial facility. A new 35 horsepower electric motor was installed to power the galvanizing plant at the gate factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Gate Company
Jos
Gray
Cedar Valley Building & Loan elects officers
The Cedar Valley Building and Loan association held its annual meeting Monday electing F. Q. Jackson as president S A Bishop as vice president Roger Leavitt as treasurer and W T M Aitkins as secretary Bishop and H W Larson were reelected as directors for three years An eight percent dividend was declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Building & Loan Association
F. Q. Jackson
S. A. Bishop
Roger Leavitt
W. T. M. Aitkins
H. W. Larson
Medical society discusses typhoid at Cedar Falls meeting
Black Hawk County Medical society held its first 1912 quarterly session in Cedar Falls with Dr Mullarkey presiding. Dr Lillie Arnett presented on typhoid prevention, stressing nurse and family cleanliness. Officers elected include President Dr J E O Keefe and Vice President Dr F W Mead. next meeting set for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County Medical Society
Mullarkey
Lillie Arnett
Cedar Palls
Mead
Ft. AL McManus
Waterloo
J. E. O'Keefe
F. W. Mead
Carl Bickley
C. A. Waterbury
T. A. McManus
Robert Nestor
Board of Censors
J. BE. O'Keefe
Cold in Celgars as Frost Bites Cedar City Cellars
The oldest residents report the first winter with fruit and vegetables frozen in Cedar City cellars. ER R Townsley and others recall thirty year winters without such frost. Damages noted, and several plans are being considered to ward off Winter King’s intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Jack Frost
ER. R. Townsley
Cedar City
Sanitary Laundry Sold for Two Thousand Dollars
J F Reed and wife sold the entire plant and equipment of the Sanitary laundry at 100 Main Street to A C Peterson. The deal includes delivery wagon horse harness bobsleds boiler shed utensils tools and apparatus. John Kenrick Bangs will lecture Friday night at the college auditorium presenting Salubrities I have Met as his theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Reed
A. C. Peterson
Main Street
College
John Kenrick Bangs
Puck
Harper's Weekly
Metropolitan Magazine
Mark Twain
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls National Bank Undergoes Annual Meeting
The Cedar Falls National Bank held its annual meeting with old officers re-elected and the board remaining unchanged. President H S Gilkey reported a prosperous year and semi annual dividends of six percent were declared. The bank wrote off 5900 against the building, originally costing 36000 in fall 1903, with 11000 paid since then and current carrying value of 25000 for building and fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls National Bank
H. S. Gilkey
Cedar Falls and Manchester Debate Set at High School
Friday night at the Cedar Falls high school auditorium a debate between Cedar Falls and Manchester high schools will cover the resolution that organized labor’s closed shop should have public support. Cedar Falls team Ruth Duthbert Mes. Friedell Tipton prepared for a strong bid for first and possible state title. Clarified judges include Tart of Allison Foster of Independence and Burton Sweet of Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Manchester
Ruth Duthbert
Messia
Friedell
Tipton
Flizabeth Hutchinson
Messrs
Hass
Pride
Tart of
Allison
Foster
Independence
Burton Sweet
Waverly
Park Plans For City Plot At Old Overman Place
Comer cial club to hold special meeting to discuss park location at the old Overman place. Plans include securing about thirty men to loan small amounts to finance the project. A booster meeting will be called as soon as the weather warms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comercial Club
Overman Place
Preservation of Famous Play Continues to Draw Theatres
The passage argues that as long as it is performed by a Jefferson and supported by current high standards, the work will appeal to refined audiences and stay a staple of American theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Cedar Falls Sees Health Improvement After Cold Spell
The Cedar Falls area reports better health as colder weather reduces disease germs. A prominent pastor notes unprecedented sickness this winter but adds conditions are now improved and residents feel relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Election Process Described for Choosing a New Chairman
A report notes that a sub committee of directors made the recommendation for the selection of a new chairman. The elected individual would be chosen by the committee and approved by the board as the governing body proceeded with leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psub
Tripp Chosen Chairman of Westinghouse Board
Guy E. Tripp of Boston was today elected chairman of the board of directors of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company succeeding the late Robert Mather. The election was unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan. T
Guy E. Tripp
Boston
Westinghouse Eelectric and Manufacturing Company
Robert Mather
Mayor vetoes Sunday dancing ban in Minneapolis
Mayor James C. Haynes vetoed the proposed ordinance governing public dance halls. He says he will never approve any law prohibiting dancing on Sunday calling the provision a clear infringement of personal liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
James C. Haynes
Connors' Hearing Set After Arrest Over Injunction Violation
William Connors was arrested on a charge of violating an injunction protecting Maileable Iron Works from picketing or interference. He pled not guilty before Judge Platt and was released on bond with a hearing set for next Monday. The item ends with an unrelated advertisement for Delta Pears peaches and apricots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connors
Maileable Iron Works
Mr. Connors
Platt
Allison allison la Jan 10 local news and elections
W I Bowers sold his furniture and undertaking business to Frank H II former Butler county sheriff and plans to move to Minnesota. The Congressional Sunday school elected Irving T Hart superintendent and others. Various visits, horse breeding lectures, and local political activity noted. An opening banquet for a new hotel was planned for Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Isaacson
O. F. Missman
Lela Trager
Dodd Latimer
Sumner
A. T. Martin
Latimer
T. M. Welton
Des Moines
Great Western
Dumont
B. GC. Trager
Aplington
W. T. Atkinson
Clarksville
Board of Supervisors
J. H. Schuler
H. Peacock
Aredale
Pan Downer
AWE Son
Wheaton, Minn
George Landgraf
Feindeavor
Wis
Franklin Academy
Franklin, Neb
Grinnell College
The
State University
Nebraska
San Antonio
Tex
Allison
Hart
I. M. Fisher
Conductor Cooley Improves After Severe Freezing
Conductor Frank R. Cooley, who crossed blizzard snow four miles to aid a stranded Illinois Central passenger train, is recovering from severe freezing to the head and face. He remains at home but progressing, with the left ear still painful though healing. Caso's milk is delivered from 14 branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Cooley
Illinois Central
Shady Grove News Highlights Local Visits and Incidents
Shady Grove Iowa reports a busy period with visitors from Jesup and Waterloo, a wedding anniversary celebrated, haying and market trips discussed, and a New Year’s piano gift. Frank Kenney broke both legs in a farm accident. two doctors treated him as friends wish for quick recovery. Case’s milk delivery continues to operate from four branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
Jesup
Osher Ham
Donald
Fred Stumma
Mamie Mount
James Lowery
James Hays
Fair Held
Helen Lamb
Charles City
P. R. Sullivan
Bert Ham
Pearl
Ethel
Lizzie Frevling
Sheffield
Frank Kenney
Water shutoff in St Louis schools amid unfiltered supply
St Louis authorities halt use of drinking fountains in city schools except for emergencies after health warnings about unfiltered water. Water department stops filtration to conserve supply as Mississippi river ice gorge raises levels enabling limited pumping. Postmaster Law notes two additional clerks for Waterloo office, total 32 clerks, 12 appointed under his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hen Blewett
Mississippi
W. R. Law
Ser View
Waterloo
Law
Local notes from Clarksville daily weather and visits
In Clarksville Iowa on Sunday morning the temperature was thirty degrees below zero. The piece lists numerous social visits and travel, including Matt Cater returning from Chicago, George Ward visiting Greene, J D Corsant visiting from Waterloo, and Glenn Miller visiting his father in Waterloo. Several people and families from nearby towns are noted, with school resuming after holidays and teaching changes at Bristow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Gills
Dear
Matt Cater
Chicago
George Ward
Greene
J. D. Corsant
Waterloo
Glenn Miller
Georges Miller
Floyd
Grant Asher
Charles City
Paul Graham
Bristow
Ramona
Glenn Hardman
Packard
Ed Ashline
Kenosha
Wis
Grant
Vinton
QO. M. Graham
Eiva Chapin
Dr. Day
Grant McCrery
Oeliwein
Will Roberts
Gladys Hall
Shell Rock
P. H. Waugh
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KOR Assayi
Omficer
C. H. Lighmey
Case's Creamery
H. ‘F. Wagner
City Auditor
Community Church and Banking
Lawn City
NEW Church and Bank
Bick
Imn
Harrison Peck
Mt. Vernon Township
Ford
Peek
Doctor Joe
Winslow
Fre
Margaret Hussey
Rapid Transit Company
Julia Gox
Denison
Pastors’ Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
D. W. Fahs
John Mulvehill
Mulvehill
Nelle Corrigan
Florence Harris
Rutledge Harris
Washington Street
Louis Brandes
H. H. Seerley
Forest City
Teachers’ Institute
Sofia Leland
Santa Harbara
Calif
Raymond B. Leland
Charles Elderkin
Sun
E. R. Stanard
Majestic Theater
Thirteenth
Washington Streets
Mary Clark
G. W. Clark
Chris Christian
Bancroft
City
Mads Christian
Mr. Christian
Ringsted
George W. Whitworth
Mr. Whitworth
Olive Thomas
East Fourth Street
Roland Merner
Merner
Ed Gorman
Clay Street
Chas. B. Santee
Weart-Frishby Lumber Company
Tce
Lola Hughes
Eagle Grove
Meenie
Rip
Gretchen
Catskill Mountains
Hendrick Hudson
Meccnie
Hendrick Vetter
Kk Os
Iowa
Gate CO
Cedar Valley B. & I. Ass'n
Fight
D. i. O'Keefe
Celgars
Reed
Sanitary Establishment
Aumorist
John Kendrick Bangs
Cedar Falls National
Commercial Club
Tripp
Westinghouse Co
Connors
C. H. Bighmey
Cooley
Caso
Case
Tabor Temple
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