Delaware News Sued for Wages in Involuntary Bankruptcy
In Manchester Iowa on June 7 a suit for wage claims was filed against the Delaware County News of Delaware, Iowa. Three employees seek back wages with total claims around $1,100, including the son and daughter of ex Senator D H Young, founder of the paper. The action, linked to management changes in 1906 and political disputes, requests bankruptcy proceedings set for July 12, 1911 in Dubuque before Judge Reed, with total liabilities around $4,000.
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Manchester
Delaware County News
News
Delaware County
D. H. Young
the News
Senator Young
F. D. Joseph
Des Moines
Young
Births and social notes from Clarksville area
A June 3 birth in Clarksville to Mr. and Mrs. Skinner is noted along with numerous visits, travels, and community events. Local clergy, alumni gatherings, weddings, and health matters are summarized with mentions of family trips to Cedar Falls, Waterloo visitors, and decorations at Lowell cemetery.
Hanging of the Barber Boys Remembered in Waverly
Special from Waverly Indiana notes the 28 year mark since a high profile 19th century hanging. Isaac and William Barber, plus locals, clashed with deputies during a horse stealing pursuit ending with two dead and several wounded. The outlaws were captured and jailed as mobs and townsfolk debated justice.
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Waverly
Teather
Bremer Avenue
Murphy's Pasture
Barber
Isaac
William
Fayette County
Marion Shepard
Germany
Henry Kersting
Wm. Barber
Loor
Henry Papa
J. H. Kersting
Brothers Hanged in Bremer County Mob Terror 1883
The 1882 pursuit and capture of the Barber brothers ends in a mob execution at Murphy's pasture. William Barber denies killing before the noose tightens. Isaac Barber faces death seconds later. Sheriff pressure and vigilante force drive the hangings, with crowds and a coroner’s inquest following.
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Barber Brothers
Independence
Waverly
Bremer County Court House
Court House
Murphy’s
Isaac
Pioneer Captain Henry C. Babcock Dies in Waterloo at 87
Captain Henry C. Babcock, Civil War veteran and Wisconsin pioneer born September 17, 1828 in Bath New York, died at 4:20 am at his son Clarence H Babcocks home 228 South Street Waterloo after illness lasting several days He served in Co B First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery and 1864 promoted to first lieutenant in US Twelfth Colored Artillery He moved from Wisconsin to Denver Colorado in 1879 and to Waterloo two years ago Surviving are four children Stephen E Clarence H Walter H and Mrs Albert Sechrist plus a sister Mrs S S Martin Funeral plans await arrival of relatives in Denver
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Henry
Babcock
Waterloo
Clarence H. Babcock
South Street
Wisconsin
Badger
Co. B
Wisconsin Heavy Artllery
U. S. Twelfth Regiment Colored Artillery
New York
Henry C. Babcock
Bath
N. Y
Ohio
Waukesha
Denver
Colo
The
Odd Fellows
West
City and Town Road Dragging Obligations Expanded
Cities and towns must drag main traveled roads into their limits under the new road dragging law. Debate exists over funding via a one mill levy versus using county road funds, with penalties for delinquent officers ranging from ten to fifty dollars across offenses.
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Cites
Dr Westenberg Arrives to Occupy Presbyterian Pulpit
Dr Westenberg arrived with his family from Missouri to fill the First Presbyterian pulpit during Rev H W Reherds world trip. They lodged at the Elks last night and moved to the Black Graham cottage at Elk Run for two weeks before occupying the manse after the Rederts depart.
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Dr. Westenberg
First Presbyterian
H. W. Reherd
the Elks
Black Graham
Elk Run
Mrs. Rederd
Licenses to Wed Issued by Court Clerk
Nine marriage licenses were issued yesterday by the clerk of the courts. The list includes Joseph Hefele of Waterloo Ivan F Sherman of Edewood Carrie M Whitney of Waterloo Ralph T Guernsey of Cedar Falla Edna Pearle Ley of Cedar Falla. Twenty five and twenty four appear as monetary figures associated with some names.
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Cupid
Joseph Hefele
Waterloo
Ivan F. Sherman
Edewood
Carrie M. Whitney
Ralph T. Guernsey
Cedar Falla
Edna Pearle Ley
Electric Park Unveils Giant Spiral Thriller and Night Lights
Electric Park opens Monday at 6 pm with a monster spiral coaster twice the old eight in size. The ride climbs over fifty feet, drops two times, and travels two thousand feet with four passengers per car. The $15,000 coaster uses lumber, bolts, and braces in a complex double track circuit. A new lighting system with over three thousand lights and a top mounted search light enhances evenings. Two shows nightly plus matinees on Sundays and holidays accompany daily band concerts.
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Waterloo
Electric Park
Whooping cough remedy praised for epidemic relief
Cough remedy by Chamberlain is stated to keep the cough loose and expel mucus, claimed to be proven effective in many whooping cough epidemics. Available at all centers.
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Chamberlain
Busy Thursday at First Presbyterian Church Events
The Sunday school association meets at six for business and lunch to finalize plans for the upcoming Sunday school picnic. John E. Bates presents The Men in Religion Forward Movement at the prayer service. Dr Westenberg and Rev Reherd will be present with a brief talk. The Brotherhood ends with its annual business meeting and officer elections.
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First Presbyterian Church
Sunday
John E. Bates
Men In Religion Forward Movement
Dr. Westenberg
H. W. Reherd
Brotherhood
Pa asks about a metrical romance in a gas bill
The exchange, framed as a quip, contrasts poetry with a monthly gas bill, humorously labeling the bill as a metrical romance. The humor suggests a light, domestic take on language and value.
Unsteady Nerves Promoted by Meritcl Digestive Tonic
Henderson Drug Co announces Meritcl Digestive Tonic as a standard remedy for nerves and digestive ailments. The ad claims instant relief from indigestion headaches nausea and heart discomfort, and guarantees the tonic as a good system builder.
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American Drug & Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Iowa towns get banks savings departments established
Washington, D. C. report states savings banks will establish savings departments at Emmetsburg and Mount Pleasant on July. The move includes Emmetsburg and Mt Pleasant as new local banking centers with plans announced June 7.
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Emmmetteburg
Mt Pleasant
Washington, D. C
Poastal Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
Mt. Pleasant
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Eagle Grove
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Shell Rock
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Bert Crosby
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Lowell Cemetery
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Cedar Rapids
Ed Ashline
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Bremer County
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Tripoli
Alf. Countryman
Henry Tegtmeier
Crane Creek
Brother
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Jersey Coast
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