Feud Over Pump Aired In Court Between Neighbors
A two year feud between Otto Ziemer and William Gutzmar over a water pump escalated in police court. Both German sympathizers, the rivals refused peace terms and vowed to continue, while Judge Merere urged a truce until the European situation clears up. Gutzmar and Ziemer are neighbors and disputed a well line between their properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenate
William Gutzmar
Summit Avenue
Gutzmar
Otto Zirmer
Merere
Gutmar
Tery
Ziemer
Neignbors
Classified Ads Fragments From Waterloo Area 1915
A jumble of want ads and notices includes help requests and sales. Items mention general tasks, a bakery and restaurant business for sale, farm land opportunities, a secretary position, personal property auctions, and a divorce petition notice in Black Hawk county Iowa with names and dates referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lar
Smail
Amiir
Minnesota
Strayer
Waterloo
Jackson Street
Sioux City
Iowa Master Builders’ Association
Des Moines
Des Motos
A. Dubel
Sotice
Bartholomew
Bartholomew Farm
Leester Township
Dunkerton
F. P. Davis
Earl Bartholomew
Neighbors Clash Over Well Pump and Wedding Feud
A dispute between Gutzmar and Zeimer escalated after a survey showed a well pump on Gutzmar property. The pump was turned to his land, blocking neighbor access. A wedding at the Gutzmar home led to accusations of drunken talk. A court calm failed and both parties faced charges for disturbing the public quiet with efforts to arbitrate ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutzmar
Gutsmar
Ziemer
Zeimer
Guiszmar
Waurn
Charles Williams
Tank Thunder
Will Patence
Williams
Wilam Borgs
War tools unused by reluctant defender
A fragment describes a confrontation where a colored man refused to use his weapons and fled, abandoning implements of war. The terse line hints at a larger encounter or conflict with implications of race and resistance. Further readable context would clarify the participants and outcome.
New York Market News for Butter Cheese Eggs and Poultry
Butter receipts totaled 5 539 tubs with creamery extras and high scores noted. Cheese receipts 3 536 boxes with prices steady. Eggs unsettled with 9 407 fresh gathered. various grades listed. Live poultry and fowls prices amid Western and Pennsylvania markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsyvania
Hennery
Card of Thanks and Local Notices for Pett Death
Card of thanks from the Smith family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help after the death of Alfred Pett and for flowers. The item also notes a Scarlet Fever outbreak with 23 cases under quarantine and lists patients. A lecture by Geo Mount at the Town State Teachers College is announced for the annual Father and Banquet hosted by the hors department of MG A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pett
Rosina Smith
Akin
Florence Fanning
Geo. Il Mount
State Teachers’ College
MG. A
German commander killed in Windhoek incident
Cape Town via London January 27 reports Col. Seydebreck who led German forces in German southwest Africa was killed in Windhoek. He died while inspecting hand grenades when one exploded accidentally. The dispatch notes a large forested area in Saxony.
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Cape Town
London
Fiat al Me
Seydebreck
Germun
Africa
Windhoek
Remembering Home On a Sunday Morning Awakening
James Weatherby wakes in a windowless room with a water stain and a Franklin engraving. He recalls home, fights with his wife over money, and walks toward his three miles distant breakfast where his son Jim awaits. He returns with yesterday’s pay, reconciles with Molly, and plans to mend their frayed life.
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James Waestherby
Vielock
Benjamin Franklin
Weatherby
God
Litte Jite
Jim
Ita
Jimmie
Littter
Jit
Molly
Little Jim
Rooking
Mollo
Futle Jim
Molly Weatherby
Jin
J Tm
Sim
Big Meeting Unites Waterloo Ad Men for Club
Advertising men meet at the Hotel Russell-Lamson to form a Cedar Rapids style advertising club in Waterloo. Twenty two attendees pledge support. J B Forbes outlines steps, committees are formed, and Frank Warner to chair until permanent organization. Attendees include Paul Davis Howard Weller Jackson McCoy Fred Austin A E Haswell L A Mitchell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
J. B. Forbes
Cedar Rapids
Ad Club
Iowa City and
Commercial Club
Waterloo
Thos. Morris
Springfield
A. E. Haswell
Fred L. Kimball Co
Frank Warner
Paul Davis
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Howard Weller
The
Times-Tribune
Jackson McCoy
Courier and Reporter
Fred Austin
Ilinois Central
Mr. Larson
First National Bank
Mr. Wang
Wang & Miller Shoe Company
A. E
Q. Kelly
Retail Merchants’ Association
Fred Wray
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
First Bill Passes House of Assembly
Des Moines reports the House passed the first bill without dissent, a technical correction changing county to country in foreign liens to ensure proper releases. Twenty three bills were introduced, including limits on women’s hours, a child welfare station at the state university, and a five year ban on killing grouse and other game in Iowa. Two bills were also passed to publish the 1913 code and to cover inaugural expenses with a 349.90 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
United States
Iowa
Crosier
Marion
Rules Committee
Separe
Mother seeks life policy payout on missing son
Anna Teeple believes Vernon C Teeple is dead after seven years without contact. She petitions for $1,000 life policy benefits from the Modern Brotherhood of America. An amendment notes Vernon left for Chile in 1906 and said he intended to go to Australia. no further news has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Teeple
Vernon C. Teeple
Brotherhood of America
Vernon
Chile
South Americas
New South Wales
Australia
Big Collection for Temperance Sermons in Iowa
James H. Woertendyke spoke for nearly two hours at the Church of the Brethren in Orange township, praised as a leading temperance orator. The prohibition state central committee hired him for about a month, and the audience contributed 237 dollars toward propaganda work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Woertendyke
Church of the Brethren
Orange Township
Woertendyke
Prohibition State Central Committee
Iowa
Mabel Brown Weds Richard Stocks in Raymond Ceremony
Last night at J C Norris home 628 Lincoln Street Miss Mabel Brown and Richard Stocks both of Raymond were married by Tev B Jones in a ceremony for about twenty relatives. The bride wore a tan silk gown and a white canopy framed the vows. A two course supper followed the ceremony. Mrs Stocks is a longtime Raymond resident and the groom works on a farm in Barclay township. The couple will reside in Jesup. Manchuria's trade is affected very little by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Norris
Lincoln Street
Mabel. Brown
Richard Stocks
Raymond
Tev. B. Jones
Stocks
Practical prescription against stomach acidity
Nine tenths of stomach trouble stems from excess acid. If unchecked this acid harms the stomach lining, risking ulcers and surgery. The recommended treatment is bisurated magnesia in water after meals, a harmless antacid stronger than pepsin tablets. Demand bisurated magnesia from the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnesia
Fred Reinhart Dies Near Denver at 58
Fred Reinhart aged 58 died yesterday afternoon west of Denver from heart disease and complications. A short funeral will be held at home then at the church in Denver Friday at 11. He leaves a widow, three children, three brothers and four sisters. Fire in Dunn Home Tour: Frank Dunn's residence at 108 Eighth Street East burned briskly at 2 PM, arc tic start threatening destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reinhart
Denver
Dunn Tome
Frank Dunn
Eighth Street
Arctic
Town Talk and Community Updates From Davenport
Mrs L McMann returned home after a two day visit with her mother Mrs M Maddigan. H M Smith of Citizens Gas and Electric sails to Hot Springs Arkansas for two or three weeks rest. Tabernacle chapter 62 holds a special convocation Thursday at 730 for past and excellent degrees. Police Judge Meyers dismisses charge against Mike Vaughn on disturbing the public quiet. Vaughn was arraigned Monday evening with decision withheld until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McMann
Davenport
H. M. Smith
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Hot Springs
Ark
Tabernacle Chapter
No. 62
Meyers
Mike Vaughn
Vaughn
Oil prices lowered for export by Standard Oil Co
New York January 27 The Standard Oil Co of New York reduced refined petroleum export prices by 26 points with rates 10.25 per gallon in cases 4.20 in tanks and 7.76 for Standard White. Names listed include JACENSEL TOWED Grant EB Becker Janesville Margaret Iverson Cedar Falls Anderson Reinbeck Gertrude Sams Reinbeck.
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Grant EB
Becker
Janesville
Margaret Iverson
Cedar Falls
Das. Anderson
Reinbeck
Gertrude Sams
New York
Stannard Oil Co
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