Powers of attorney filed to settle estate of Palmer Phillips
A worldwide power of attorney for estate settlement was filed in county records to Thomas P. Hicks and Silas Palmer in Chicago for about 74 interested people. Acknowledgments span several U.S. counties and England and New Zealand, with 22 notarial seals. Filing fee was 2.80. The instrument covers property in multiple counties as estate administrator duties proceed. Mrs Phillips died March 5, 1914, the day of the First Methodist church dedication, and she contributed 1000 toward a 5000 pipe organ. Her first husband, W. J. Palmer, was a prominent local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plummer
Thomas P. Hicks
Silas Palmer
Chicago
William H. Palmer
Elizabeth Palmer Phillips
United States
England
New Zealand
Towa
Black Hawk
Humboldt
Dickinson
O'Brien
Scott
Mitchel
Pembina Co
N. D
Lyon
Nobles
Minn
Dawes Co
Neb
Spokane Co
Was’ Tock Co
Leeds
Piimouth
Tavistock
Harrogate
Ontario
Wellington
Phillips
iLer
W. J. Palmer
For Sale Multiple Houses Near Transport Hubs
Real estate ads describe several properties near bus and rail access. Listings include a two story near Broadway station with 3 tooms and attic, gas and electric heat, rough plumbing, and a 509 by 130 foot lot at 1009 Mulberry St. Prices around 2500 with mortgage assumptions. Also offerings at First National Building and near Black Hawk station, including seven room homes, updated utilities, and monthly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proadway Station
Neds
James Gardiner
Prisoner’s Girl Elicits Sympathy
Sympathy is expressed for Mamie Jackson’s 10 year old daughter who was indicted this week and jailed awaiting trial. Her aged father lived with her much of the time. the girl helped in church and personal work among friends. Mrs Jackson blames others for her condition and says her husband is away. She says she was urged to leave town before the grand jury adjourned and was arrested as she boarded a train. The little girl feels the disgrace of her mother’s indictment and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Jackson
Mitch
Jackson
Down
Leighton
Waverly Seeks Modern Opera House Project
A Waverly committee from the fire department with architect Jlohh lLeitha and editor Frank W. Westphal visits Waterloo for input on a new, large opera house to be built this summer. Fire Chief Dunham guides the tour as plans aim to place a theatre on land near the west bridge, hoping a stock company will fund and operate a superior venue for major productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
John Vom
Carl Reicher
Elmer Shafer
Jlohh lLeitha
Frank W. Westphal
Vemocrat
Waterloo
Jsolay
Dunham
Pia
WIN
Waterloo Boy Climbs to High Purchasing Position
Waterloo observer John Kuhns a lifelong Waterloo boy now based in Chicago has been named purchasing agent for the Illinois Central railway system in Chicago. The promotion comes after nearly two decades with the line and follows early work in Waterloo and under BE Wise. Kuhns is praised for business ability and is tipped for aldermanic consideration as he enjoys broad railroad and business connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
John
Kuhns
Chicago
Hlinais Central
Justine J. H. Kulins
Illinois Central
BE. F. Wise
Skulins
South Side
Chiccago
Iowa
Chicago Record-Herald
C. F L. Parker
Illneis Central Railroad
Illinois Central System
Parker
4. C. Kuhns
A. C. Mann
Democratic Governors See Broad Presidential Interest
The article notes Governor Cole L. Biease of South Carolina will not seek the Democratic nomination. It suggests many other Democratic governors may follow with similar announcements and hints at possible candidacy by Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall as a potential entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole L. Biease
South Carolina
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Attitude and Art: A Look at Persuasion in Life
A fragment from the Atchison Globe notes that unreasonableness and sentiment were meant to shape human life and that fewer people now pretend to read when photographed. It mentions art may be waning and hints at an Evening Courier Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchiseo Globe
Lunch and Smoke for Big Boosters in Waterloo
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Booster Club plan a luncheon and smoker next Monday evening to discuss 1912 plans and aims for a strong year. Members and boosters from the city are urged to attend and participate in deliberations on prosperity, expansion, and building opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce and
Waterloo Club
Chamber Jot Commerce
Boosters of
Cvery
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Daul Davis
New Zephyr Ginghams
Power OF Attorney
Globe
Webster
Mulberry St
Wrest Side
Antone
James Gardiner Company
First National
First National Building
Black Hawk National Sormer
Flist Natlonral Building
Fo- Fan Avenue
Pest
Wgan Ave
Jrong
Q. J. Ontjes
Farmers’ [State Bank
Holland, Ta
John Ontjes
American National Bank of
Sioux Falls
S& D
Yort
John C. Kvans
St. Patricks Cathedrals
John Cardinal Farley
Rome
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York
Chamber OF Commerce
Gerritt J. Bennett
M. Te
W. Fourth
Elmwood and Western
IDEAL
Humphrey
Home Park
Col. Sycamore and
Fourth St
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