Old Dobbin Still Stay Of Farmer
An article contrasts the old livery stable with the rise of motor vehicles, noting the horse's shrinking industrial role yet continued use by farmers and a possible revival of horse sports. It also reports Sheriff Gray arresting James Knowlton near the state line for beating his wife, with Knowlton serving a suspended sentence and his daughter returned to her mother. Also mentions telegraph tech enabling 12 simultaneous messages on one wire.
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Ol Dobbin
Bis
Charles City, Jr
Gray
James Knowlton
Floyd
Minnesota
Knowlton
Justice Weatherwax
Stacyville
Charles City
J E Johnson Named Head Waterloo Savings Bank
J E Johnson elected president of the Waterloo Savings Bank with Emmons Johnson as chairman of the board. The bank, incorporated in 1902, has about 174 thousand in capital stock and around 5 000 depositors. Johnson moved to Waterloo in 1900 to pastor First Methodist Church before joining banking ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HE. Johnson
Waterloo Savings Bank
Emmons Johnson
FE Ll. Johnson
Carleton Sias
J. J. Miller
A. J. Edwards
J. N. la Barre
Walter &, Johnson
Althe
Bank. Bank Incorporated
Franklin
Platt
P. J. Liberting
W. C. Logan
B. J. Johnson
W. B. Johnson
J.E. Johnson
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Iowa State Bank
J. D. Easton
Mr. Haston
Mr. Johnson
J. BE. Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Johnson Career Profile Highlights Long Business Rise
Emmons Johnson rose from secretary and treasurer to general manager at a major firm before joining Town Life Insurance as president in 1920. He later held stakes in First National Bank Chicago and Union Trust, with extensive banking and gas engine industry ties and a wide state and national network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere & Co
Moline
Johnson
Town Life Insurance Company
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
First National Bank
Chicago
Union Trust Company
Myr. Johnson
Emmons Johnson and the Waterloo Banking Era
Emmons Johnson arrived in Waterloo in 1860 and built a banking career through private banks, partnerships, and the Leavitt Johnson institutions. He helped form Leavitt & Johnson National Bank, later founded Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co, which handles large farm mortgage lending and investment services but does not accept deposits. He also organized the Waterloo Savings Bank in 1902 and remained prominent in local finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons Johnson
Waterloo
Waverly
Leavitt, Johnson & Lusch
Ememons Johnson
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co
Tawa
Banker Emmons Johnson Longtime Leader at Waverly Bank
The article notes that about twenty years ago Emmons Johnson bought a controlling interest in the First National Bank of Waverly Indiana and has served as president or chairman of the board of directors since. The bank has capital and surplus figures referenced but not fully shown.
Emmons Johnson’s Long Local Career and Real Estate Ties
Emmons Johnson stands as Waterloo’s longtime real estate owner and booster. He has developed multiple city additions, including Leland Park west of Mullan Avenue and south of Cedar Falls road. He also holds strategic business locations in the downtown district.
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Emmons Johnson
Waterloo
Leland Park
Mullan Avenue
Cedar Falls Road
Hanker
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Long
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Institution
J. &. Johnson
Fordson
F.C
Detroit
Repass Automobile Co
Ford
West Park Avenue
Cedar Street
AREE
Electrical P Pioneers
J. R. James
Rainbow Drive
Rail Park
THE
C. A. Marsh
A. M. Place
Wile A. Lane
Madras
Grenadines
Iches
VY Price
Wales
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