Furnishings Show Russell-Lamson Hotel Ahead of Time
Holden Bros report the Russell-Lamson hotel in Waterloo will open next spring with seven figure outfitting. Waterloo firms supply carpets linens drapery and furniture including 12000 yards of carpet from Paul Davis Dry Goods and china from Burley Co. Reed & Barton provide fine silver. Holden says hotel is five to ten years ahead of Waterloo and will draw national publicity. Opening plans include a gala housewarming banquet and grand ball with Otis elevators to be installed by March.
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Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
C. G. Holden
Holden Bros
Jessees
Hortonu Holden
Ellis
New York
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Black Dry Goods Company
Woods Bros
Burley & Co
Chicago
Germany
America
Reed & Barton
Massachusetts
Holden
Mr. Holden
United Sites
Russell-Lamison
Vplang
Hotel Severin
Indianapolis
Tlalden Bros
Otis
Stirred to Repent by His Baby in Tarbell’s Chicago Court
Ida Tarbell’s January American Magazine piece describes Chicago’s domestic relations court focusing on resolving spousal conflicts. A dramatic scene shows a non-support defendant softened as his baby delights him, prompting remorse and a vow to return to his children.
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Ida M. Tarbell
Court of Domestic Relations
Chicago
Goodnow
Waterlo o Business Groups Fight Railroad Homeseeker Rates
Iowa commercial groups urge action against railroads aiding homeseekers trips to unsettled lands. Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Des Moines committee push resolutions to curb cheap excursions that lure investors from settled counties. Ralph Bolton signs letter urging joint effort by state merchants and railroad officials.
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State of Iowa
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Greater
Iowa
General Passenger Agents’ Association
Ralph Bolton
Wentworth Residents and Local Events Highlight Janesville Page
Leon ard o f Wentworth and Lizzie Ulrich visited Kensett last week while the College Boys Trio performed here Wednesday. Wetherell rests from bridge work in Wisconsin Illinois. families shared time Friday at the Wetherell home. Roller skating at the opera house drew crowds midweek and again Saturday. M E church to host music and a cartoonist Friday evening. Ethel Butler and Albert Burter joined the Rebekah order Saturday night. Refreshments followed a pleasant gathering as Pastor W M Smith reported to the community.
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Leonardo
Wentworth
Friends
Lizzie Ulrich
Kensett
Krank S&s. Wetherell
Wisconsin
Ilinois
A. B. Coddington
Abigail Wetherell
T. BR. Taylor
Wetherell
Opera House
M. E
Ethel Butler
Albert Burter
Rebekah Order
W. M. Smith
Gilbertville Notes and Local Incidents Jan 20
Gilbertville Grain and Lumber embarks on a shed addition. Bert Demuth visits for family weddings. Funeral attendance for Leonard Pint includes Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bahl and Mrs. Mike Arend. Salt delivery received by Nemmers and Bernardy. Local electric work underway for Leonard Weiland, Martin Bernardy, and the German Savings Bank. Leon Wise found guilty of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. fined 10 dollars or three days in jail after a theater arrest attempt.
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Gilbertville
Gilbertville Grain and Lumber Company
Bert Demuth
Minnesota
Peter Bahl
Leonard Pint
Mike Arend
Nemmers
Bernardy
Jacob Pint
Independence
Mike Delagardelle
Leonard Weiland
Martin Bernardy
German Savings Bank
Michael Ambrose
la Porte City
Leon Wise
Ile
Wise
Avant Shoe Shop Expands In Waterloo Highrise Locale
Waterloo retailers diversify with upper story shops as Avant Shoe in Marsh Place completes inventory and plans improved service. McOisnek notes strong last year sales and forecasts continued growth as downton Waterloo embraces elevated business venues.
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Waterloo
Avant
Marsh Place
McOisnek
Ely
Business Men win tied for first in league chase
The Business Men's basketball team defeated Lown's squad 31 to 5 last evening and now shares the lead with the Comets. Rees and Mulkern starred on offense while Carson and Potter anchored defense. Postseason game to decide the title will follow. Referee W. Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lown
Comets
Rees
Mulkern
Carson
Potter
Business Men
Reid
Vorhees
Shirey
Midnight Respectability Line Enforced by Indianapolis Police
Indianapolis police set a midnight deadline for respectability. Night prowlers found after midnight are treated as suspicious until they prove otherwise. Pedestrians on city streets after curfew will be stopped and questioned until they give satisfactory replies.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Perrott
Justifiable homicide verdict in hatpin murder case
Milwaukee January 21 coroner s jury returns justifiable homicide in the hatpin murder case involving Daniel Sweeney a 22 year old slain by Catherine Hermes 17 after Sweeney attempted to assault her as she walked home from her first dance The report notes searches for identification and weapons with arrests if found Also includes a Masonic lodge notice Waterloo lodge No 105 A F and A M calls a meeting January 22 for first degree work
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Milwaukee
Daniel Sweeney
Catherine Hermes
Sweeney
Miss Hermes
A. F
Waterloo
A. M
Masonic Temple
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Norithey Manufacturing Company of
Waterlo
Ena
W. OL. Pedicord
Electric Blue Print Co
RLM
Whitelaw
Tafayette
Pedicord
Rath-Prek
Blue Quint Busin
OVATE
Steve Holmes
Bennett
Wilbert Loveland
John Ballou
Ballou
Clarence Prosser
Alberta
Ezra Prasser
Janesville
Fourth Street
Basketball League
W. LL. Pet
Teeeeeeg
Saees
Harwich
Eae
Johnny Wise
Prince of Funmakers
Royle Worfolk
Broadway
Romalo
Delano
Frank Rogers
Ross and Sherman
Elsie Gilbert
Collies
Nichols Furm
Jefferson Stre
URE Company
Jestic Vacuum Cleaners
Queen City College
Queen City College of
KE. C. Schermerhorn
Gilbert Ogaard
West Fourth Street
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