Damaged Dog Attack Case Reads Like Local Legend
A traveling man claims 3000 in damages after a large spotted dog attacked him in Washington Park in front of C O Lamson’s property. Lamson denies ownership, arguing the dog is a ramp. Several witnesses place the dog with Lamson’s premises and at a local barn. Jurors told to reconvene as defense counsel clash with Leckington’s evidence and judge Boies presses for a swift ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Lamson
Cummings
Cummins
Russell-Lamson
Mr. L Amson
Iomen
J. B. William
Boies
Leckington
Visiting Speakers to Fill Waterloo Pulpits Tomorrow
Waterloo churchgoers will hear Dr John D. Stoops of Grinnell at First Congregational tomorrow morning and afternoon as he concludes his series. G P Mitchell of Des Moines preaches at Walnut Street Baptist, with other ministers from Des Moines and local churches leading services across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Egular ‘Pastora
John D. Stoops
Grinnell
Hose
First Congregational Church
Jr. Stoop
Jeremiah
G. P. Mitchell
Des Moines
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Linden Methodist Church
Rutledge
Des’ Moines
A. L. Rergaton
Twill Ake
L. C. Moore
Central Christian Church
First United Brethren Church
B. J. Forsythe
J. A. Campbell
Corrention
Logan Avenue
United Hyamelien
Chirreh
Forlor Raw
Auto Owners Must Obtain 1915 Automobile Licenses
City and county officials warn auto owners to secure 1915 license numbers by February 1 or face police action. After the deadline, 1914 numbers will lead to arrest. use of dealer numbers beyond ten days also grounds for arrest. Some residents report delays in receiving December payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Loines
Polis Wighton
Wenjer
City in Brief Items From Waterloo Local Notes
Waterloo society and business brief items list residents and visitors from Des Moines to Pekin and Mason City. Notes mention repairs, legal actions, travels to Havana and Boston, hospital treatments, church events, and upcoming meetings of local societies and orders.
Auto Exhibition Opens in Chicago Amid War Clouded Tone
The fifteenth annual automobile show in Chicago's Coliseum opens with record attendance and vivid displays. Industry leader George M. Dickson says the auto trade acts as a national barometer, noting 3.5 million cars in use and 69,000 New York chauffeurs, with strong sales projections for 1915. The show runs one week as figures reveal U.S. car production and tire wear, while regional ownership patterns show farmers in Iowa owning half of cars and Wisconsin a third. Dickson predicts sales totaling around 75 million dollars this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ffteenth
George M. Dickson
Lompany Building
Dickson
United States
Germany
New York City
New York State
Chicana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Fatal Auto Accident Near Aplington and Parkersburg
Parkersburg, Jan 23 Special I Louie Peters was instantly killed last night about a quarter mile north of Aplington when an auto frightened horses, they ran off an embankment and overturned the wagon Peters was found dead under the wagon box with a widow and several children. Mrs Peters formerly Miss Luderelan of Cedar Falls. Also death near Parkersburg of Mrs Breauchert from pneumonia after a week ill. She leaves a husband a daughter 2 1/2 and a baby 5 months. Funeral services were held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Louie Peters
Aplington
Peters
Luderelan
Cedaralls
Breauchert
Jeanette Plésher
Bryan Orders Investigation Into Dominican Public Works Funds
Washington January 23 Secretary Bryan ordered an investigation into alleged deficiencies in the accounts of the Dominican public works department. The inquiry, led by Assistant Secretary Osborne, is ongoing with details withheld. It is believed the discrepancy concerns about $8000 tied to Dominican officials or Americans appointed by and responsible to the Dominican government, over whom the United States had no direct control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Public Works Department
Bryan
Osborne
United States
League Approves City Manager Bill
The Claringa city manager bill, backed by Iowa League of Municipalities committees, would allow city councils to appoint a manager and define duties. Mayor R. G. Thompson said the measure has broad league support from 701 communities and may be adopted. It would let any city adopt a city manager plan regardless of form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claringa
Iowa League of Municipalities
R. G. Thompson
Des Moines
Thopipson
Linden News in Brief from Linden January Events
Linden notes cover a busy week with relocations and visits. R O Dusk moves family to Brandon. Will Jasper rents 127 Dearborn Ave. Births include a daughter at 609 Khey Street and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith at 1615 Sycamore Street. Local illness and improvements include Mrs. Arthur Nix David’s recovery, Mrs. G A Zueblke’s illness, and Mrs. Dora Hepler’s pneumonia. Church events feature Rev. J E Tutledge’s 81st birthday sermon and a hospital visit by T P Potter. Socials include a rent supper by the Brotherhood, a taffy pull by the Ladies Aid, and oyster supper at the Gilpatrick home. Constantly shifting residents include Van Kastman, Fred Wade Bouga, and moves within Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutl Jor Avenue
Ray Smith
Sycamore Street
Arthur Nix
David
St. Francis Hospital
Colorado Stroet
G. A. Zueblke
IS N. B
Staite Street
Clara Buhr
van Kastman
Fred Wade
Gev. Tuly
Anna
T. P. Potter
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Brotherhood
Linden
Ladies’ Aid Society
Gilpatrick
Indiana Street
J. B. Howe
Thath Street
Chas. Rinehart
Flinch Club
Tegard
North
Rivor Front Report Soon to be Filed
Seth Dean of Glenwood civil engineer member of the special river front improvement commission appointed by Judge Dunham to define the meandered boundaries of the Calder river through Watertoo will make final measurements for the commission. He will return tonight to his home and check over the recent measurements with other engineering data. He will confer with F F Favikte of Storm Lake and William C Alden of Washington D C. they will write their report and file the fore part of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Dean
Glenwood
Dynham
Yeomen Lodge Elects Officers at Public Installation
Yeomen lodge filled several appointive offices during a public installation last night. Mrs. Ed Mekevitt named mate. Lady Rowena, Lady Rebooea. John Whinefelter named watchman. Amos Mettele sentinel. Mary Orr guard. Mrs. Ed Steege magician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
Yeomen Lodge
Ed Mekevitt
Rowena
A. A. Sokner
Reboo
John, Wlinefelter
Amos Mettele
Sentinel
Mary Orr
Ed. Steege
Turnipseed Family to Attend Podunk County Fair
The Turnipseed family from Podunk will attend the Orange and Black county fair this evening in the eastern hamlet area. Admission is free though sideshows and refreshments will offer paid attractions. The event is part of a long local tradition with patrons urged to join in the celebration and support the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Podunk
Oranee and Diack
United States
Canada
Waterloo May Get the Guards Encampment
Waterloo may host the Fifty third regiment of the National Guard for an encampment of eight to ten days, contingent on a 20 acre canning area and an 80 acre field for maneuvers plus piped water. Officials discussed a Panama Pacific exposition trip with special trains and meals at 20 cents, hoping to resolve site water access and attract support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Ban
Clayton FE. Bronson
Jown Na Wonal Guards
Waterloo
Deonpon
National Guard
Logan
Croncon
Barvast
Ofberg
Clarke
San Fraenalera
Bertha
Fire Threatens Smith Residence in Ada Street Area
An overheated furnace caused a fire at the A. C. G. Smith home at 402 Vernont Street, damaging the roof and interior partitions. Neighbors aided, firemen contained the blaze with minimal water damage. Mrs. Smith was away, while Mr. Smith and Madeline stayed with Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Brinkman. Arrangements were made to rent 1499 Second Street West during remodeling. Insurance on household goods was not carried.
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A. CG. Smith
Vernont Street
Jalihe
Bremen
M. Burke
M. H. Kitrball
Leland Avenue
Mr. Smith
Dr. and Mire
J.B. Brinkman
Mr.Smith
Secondstreet West
Fourth Street
Scotch Concert Tuesday Night in Waterloo
The Scots of Waterloo plan a theatre program at the Waterhon theatre to mark the birthday anniversary of Stobert Burns with readings, songs, dances, piping, and more. A strong lineup includes featured performers and a variety of vocal and instrumental numbers. Also noted: Focal Plumber Rongrer Sidney Smith was re elected secretary of the Iowa State Master Plumbers at Davenport. John A. Thomas of Des Moines named president. Clinton to host next convention. several Waterloo master plumbers in attendance.
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Stobert Burns
Waterloo
Waterhon Theatre
At & Orlock
Rongrer
Sidney Smith
Quest & Smith
Iowa
Plavenport
Mr. Smith
Clinton
John A. Thomas
Dea Moines
Miss Lawrence Hostess Dinners At Haramel Hotel
Mike Laura Todd and Roy Todd of Manchester visit Miss Alice Lawrence at the Haramel hotel. Miss Lawrence hosts a six oclock dinner for ten guests followed by a coat check at the Majestic theatre. J Fi Bryant of Clinton jailed 15 days on vagrancy charges after a shoplifted overcoat theft.
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Mike Laura Todd
Roy, Todd
Manchester
Alice Lawrence
Haramel
Miss Lawrence
Majestic Theatre
J. Fi. Bryant
Clinton
Toray Jr
Leo, Evett
Bryant
Justice French
Women at Work in Temperance Fight in Grace Methodist Church
A reform gathering of women at Grace Methodist Church last evening drew attendees from various crowds united by an anti-saloon cause. Rev. John Robertson Musartney delivered a theology flavored address, Mrs Martin Turk shared personal experiences urging pennies, and the Marge chorus with the girls’ double quartet performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Theatre
Grace Mathod
Ih Marge Chorus
Mra
H.C. Wilbur
Ensi
Aldo High School
John Robertson Musartney
PRIARS WO YOUTHS RAGING BEST PIGS
H C Thishop state leader of junior work and USDA agent at Amos asks Mayor Thompson to provide means for boys to enter a pig raising contest. George Ve Fowler to recruit youths. $660 in cash prizes funded by Senator Allan for best pig record, with funds for travel and activities at the Armory fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Thishop
United States Genartment of Agriculture
Amos
R. ©. Thompaon
Thompson Lna
George Ve Fowler
Multifaceted Want Ads From Fort Dodge and Beyond
A fragmented clipping lists various wants and sales including room and board for a board, a Poultry and Machine shop with auto repair annex for sale, a Missouri grain farm of 960 acres with pasture and timber, and a Brookfield Missouri property at 66 per acre. It also notes employment offers in Ontario and Cleveland with modest weekly pay and commission opportunities, plus dressmaking class assistance and a jewelry company contract. Names include Mrs. David McMullan, AL W. Baker, Ervin Specialty Co., Continental Jewelry Co. The notices mention Fort Dodge Iowa, Livetinn, Missouri, and Ohio locations with contact cues and pay details.
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Ginl
Dolay
David McMullan
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Missouri Arm
Sargahe Grain Farm
Clower
Timothy
Advainates Co
AL W. Baker
Brookfield
Ervin Specialty Co
Toronto
Ont
Humber
Otto's School of Design and Dressmaking
Bayard St
Continantal’ Jewelry Co
Continental
Cleveland
Ohia
Notice of Bankruptcy and Creditor Meeting in Waterloo
The United States District Court in the Northern District of Iowa issues notice that Isaac J. Reed Jr of Waterloo was adjudicated bankrupt on January 21, 1916. A meeting of his creditors is set for February 3, 1915, in the Marsh Place building, Waterloo, to prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. F S Merrian, Referee in Bankruptcy, signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Puente
Cleveland
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Chile
R. Tinviewel
Mid- West Manufacturing Co
P.O
Fort Dodge
Wan
W. EB. Boyer
Jost
Awaullog
BYU
Antthiet Lock Co
Dept
Indianapolis
Franklin
Franklin Auto Go
Northern District
Iowa
Isaac J. Reed, Jr
Tage J. Reed, Jr
Waterloo
Tack Hawk
Isaac J. Read, Jr
Marsh Place
F. S. Merrian
Chronic Disease Specialist Dr Myers Offers Broad Treatment
In a recent visit to his reception room Dr Myers described his work as a chronic disease specialist treating liver and gallstones as well as stomach kidney and heart conditions. He emphasizes he does not accept incurable cases and offers free examination and consultation at 732 Swiftora St Waterloo Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Iowa
Dr. Myers
Mors
Sveantora St
Waterloo
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Lamson
Malefacton Canine
Dog
Buchanan
Mia, J. BE
Bates Faill
O. B. Courtright
George McGuiré
XE. H. McCoy
C. H. Koon
Iowa Falls
E. Bates
Delweth
Ruth Cusack
Edward Porter
Thompson J Avenue
B. F. Swisher
Sioux City
Lyon County
Williams Kuber
Florence Street
Stalhcopp
Louie Dunn
Mary B. Dunn
H. P. Allstrand
Pekin
Mise Katherine Galloway
Verne Lichty
Rochester
Minn
Sons of Veterans
Waterloo Camp
No. 23
Iews
G. A. RB
G. A. Renne
Franklin Street
Misa Florence McIntyre
Leslie McIntyre
Mason City
Mr. Rees
M. E. Church
Lynn Hutton
Egan, M. D
David and
Charles Hutton
W. M. Lentz
Ballie Lichty
Grant Avenue
M. M. Loose
Mr. Loose
Glenn Clark
Arlington
Dubuque
Nora
Reba Hedrick
Wellington Street
C. Martin
O. C. McClinton
Havana
Cuba
R. H. Purvis
South
Artadia
Fla
Memphis
Tenn
F. Q. Brown
Roswell
N. M
M. G. Munn
First United Presbyterian Church
Bate
Union Temperance
Andrew Nielsen
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian Hospital
Boston
Evalyn Campbell
William Rhoades
Montreal
Kutler
Hileman & Gindt
Maple Street
Fairelew
J. D. Stoops
Nordh
League
Bill
RIVOR
Tournipseed
Fair
Heton Kotler
Grace Church
Seitagle Tracy and Water
Miller-MrCartney
Temperance
Armory
D. Konights
Ty and Company L. C
Kill Hammond
Bill Hammond
Waterloo Pratt & Commission Company
Uarrington
Dunham Place
Hasamaond
Fifth
Commission Company
Har
Ilogson
Fifth Street
Hammond
Hammond Avenue
Rermbatisal
George Stevens
Joy Brew Producing Company
Stroedel Music Store
Elka Hall
Tligensed
Adolph G. Wolff
Amalie W. Gutzmer
E. Perry Cowles
Luella Jorgensen
Ludwig Jorgensen
Mating Stensen
Cedar Walla
Ueomentt
Meritol
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Ral
Tesa
Owill
Sono
Courier
Hatel
Amercan
Austria
Denmark
England
France
Holland
Italy
Poland
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Garuso
Leo
Alesak
Mary Garden
Mma
Mattenauer
Hmmy Destinn
Mme
Alda
Maggie Teyte
Alma Glack
Farrar
Scotti
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo, Towa
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