Great Banquet For Collebiang College Of Commerce
Waterloo College of Commerce held its annual banquet with 125 students and alumni attending. The event emphasized businesslike proceedings, orderly entertainment, and a series of speeches reflecting the college’s training. R E Eklund presided as toastmaster, with Miss Una Goodrich delivering the class president address and President Eklund presenting miniature photographic reproductions of the eight selected students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo College of Commerce
Russell-Lamson
Renrses
R. E. Eklund
Ethel Conk
Quinn Bremer
Misa Scheaffer
Raymon Ausbrook
Clyve Cox
Carrie Anderson
Eklund
Dumont Notes of News And Events From June
Lyle Wilcox visits Kenneth Ferris in Hampton. Commencement at University Park includes Eugene Mulkins receiving his degree. A twelve pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Alva DeArmon. Floyd Pfaltzgraff and Clinton visit Albert City. Henry A Brown and wife settle in M Gook’s home while building a new house on Second Street. Blanch Card and Ruth Perry visit Shell Rock. Mrs J F Pfaltzgraff returns from Wampton caring for Mrs Marty and Grandma Plattzgraff. Aradell McNeely and James Manna wed at Mrs John McNeels home. they will live on a Mott farm near Ha. Mrs Maud Holbert, bride two months, greeted at Canfields. Mrs Canfield taught in local high school. Rev G Bosch conducts funeral for Ben Bell who died by his own hand in DuMont. burial in DuMont cemetery.
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Floyd Pfaltzgraff
Clinton
Albert City
Second Street
Blanch Card
Ruth Perry
Shell Rock
J. F. Plaitzgraff
Wampton
Marty
Grandma Plattzgraff
Mildred Stafford
Aradell McNeely
James Manna
John McNeels
Tiown
E. d. Starr
Methodist Raurch
Hansell
Mott
Arthur Canfield
Mason City
Canfield
Manterville
Minn
Woods
Rochester
J. L. Holbert
Ren Bell
City in Brief Digest of Local Notices and Events
Local column lists a Sunday school practice for Children’s Day at 1:34, a memorial service by Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias at Koof Hall Sunday, residents heading to Portland for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, and appointments and events around town. Several names and places appear, including Mrs. Storm, Miss Colburn, S.C. Preston recovering from a fall, a divorce filing in Bowen vs Bowen with alimony terms, a house fire scare on Linden Avenue, travels of Dr Edward Vevine from New York, and funeral services for A. P. Mough and Nellie Bailey with service details. Additional notes mention visits to Lansing and Cedar Rapids relatives, court divorce petitions by Edna Kennedy, and medical updates on J. B. Lightheart and Dr. B. E. Shannon’s family arrangements.
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Evangelion
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythas
Koof P, Hall
Finchford News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Weather
June events report children’s day at the Christian church. Mr Hattersea and family visited Peter Pash. Ye Davis works at Myers Manufacturing in Janceville. Farmers replant corn after heavy rains. Mrs Christina Jensen travels to Minnesota for a niece’s wedding. Mrs Dora Palmer and Mrs C F Cjay ride to Waccerly. Pearl Page and Mazel stay at Marble Rock. F J Bowers of Northwood visiting for a few days.
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Pearl Page
Seek to Avoid Carmen's Strike Chivgzo
June 10 report on a 14,500 Chicago streetcar workers strike looming after union committees at a joint conference consider arbitration with President L. A. Busby. Busby offered arbitration last night and if not accepted the union plans a strike effective after crews finish shifts tomorrow.
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Chivgzo
Chicago
L. A. Busby
Interest in convention to bring strong Black Hawk County delegation
Black Hawk County will send about thirty accredited delegates to the annual Jubilee Sunday School state convention at Des Moines June 21 24. Rev EB Lang president of the county association expects representation from every department. Delegates from Waterloo will secure credentials from Secretary Sly of the City Sunday School union while Mrs jd Knickerbocker of Cedar Falls handles other delegates. Des Moines plans lodging via the Harvard plan with hotels and homes for visitors. Plymouth Congregational Church hosts the convention with the Savery hotel housing state officers. Lang notes about fifty men and boys 15+ will join the Men’s Bible class parade on June 23. The program includes a song festival June 21 and daily school of methods, devotional talks, and a closing pageant by Des Moines talent.
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Baek Hiwk County
Les Moines
EB. J. Lang
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Sly
City Runday School Union
Mra
Jd. W
Jenas
Coliseum
Des Moines
Tebrew
Brandon
Ben Rolling
Frank Emmings
Chicago
The
Christian Church
Lordyville
W. H.tracy
Northport
Neb
D. A. McLeish
Milliard Nabholz
Ames
Charles Lusted
Carnell
Helen McLeish
Cedar Rapids
Raymond
Mckinson
D. A
Desines
Ames College
Frank Hofferd
Norway
Clarksville Obituaries and Social Notes Highlight Local Moves
Clarksville records a flurry of visits and travels from Avon to Granite Falls and Maynard with Mrs. Lloyd West and relatives. Obituary notes J D Roberts born 1833 in Ohio died 1945 at his son Oliver’s home after a Civil War service. interment Lenwood. John Looper adds 320 Angora goats to Clarksville farm.
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Clarksville
Fame
Lloyd West
Avon
Danie
Robert
James Cook
Granite Falls
Maynard
Minn
Clarerew Martin
Collins
Des Moines
Clara Kinnetoh
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Jabu
Charles
LeMare
the Heath
James Normanton
Rock Island
P. Aspey
Guild
Colo
L. C. Apple
Iowa Falls
Mary Goodnow
M. E. Aid Society
Eddy
Marguerite Cadwallader
Waterloo
Fred Seitz
J.D. Roberts
Ross County
Oho
Oliver
Christian Church
Lenwood Cemetery
Roberts
Tlinois
Iowa
William O Liver
John Grant
Ida
George Delker
Greene
Edward
Masonic Lodge
Clarkeville
John Looper
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Payments in Toledo Court
In a sworn statement Frank J. Cheney of the firm Cheney & Co of Toledo advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars for each incurable case. The document notes treatment internal to affect the system and lists Cheney signatures and the public notice details.
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Lucas County
Frank J
Vbener & Co
Toledo
Anit
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hal
F. J. Cheney & Col
Local ties and weddings mark Brandon area notes
A stream of hometown items notes residents visiting relatives in Chicago and Independence, weddings for Ward Stainbrook and Edith Nabholz, and local moves. People include Rev. Toney moving to Lordyville, Milliard Nabholz returning from Ames, and engineers or students from Ames and Cedar Rapids. Community life centers on church, school, and outfits in Brandon and surrounding towns.
Brandon Home Plan by Stanbrook Sparks Modern Build
In Brandon, Mr. Stanbrook advances a modern residence project, outlining contemporary design elements and construction milestones. The initiative emphasizes efficiency, clean lines, and local craftsmanship, signaling a new era for the neighborhood’s residential development.
Hollister Dies at Freeport After Long Life of Service
Thomas H. Hollister 68, Freeport treasurer, died at 11 am Tuesday from a stroke. Survived by widow and children Bertha, O. B. Smith of Spirit Lake, Ia.. sister Mrs F B Cotesworth. cousin Fred Hollister. Born in 1857 in South Coventry Conn, he moved to Waterloo in 1866, later owned a jewelry store in Freeport, and served as secretary of the Northern Illinois Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Hollister
Freeport
Miss Bertha
Michigan State Agricultural College
O. B. Smoith
Spirit Lake
F. EB. Cotesworth
Orsha
Fred Hollister
Waterloo
W. Case
Hollister
South Coventry
Conn
Waterloo West
F. W. Case
Byrnes Park
Charles
Decedent
New York
Northern
Iillinois Agricultural Society
Secre
Local Politician Hollister Headed to Final Rest
Summary of a Freeport figure: long service in business and transit firms, then politics. He joined Freeport Railroad and Light, retired on sale, ran as Progressive for legislature in 1912 and won, lost in 1914, later served as city treasurer. Married Mary Long and was a Mason. Funeral held this afternoon.
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Tary
Freeport Commercial Plub
Freeport Railway & Light Co
Hollister
Mary Long
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Collebiang
HOTEL
College of Commerce
Dumont
Ben Bell
Burke
Io Dumont
G. Bosch
Tle
Alstere
Glassea Chink
Buchanan
Be, M. Storm
Portland
Ore
Laura FE. Colburn
William R. Colburn
S.C. Preston
Cohol
Mamimond Avenue
Aly. Preston
Jetene
Bowen
Perry J. Bowen
Linden Avenue
Edward ‘J. Vevine
Columbia University
A. Hayes
Leland Avenue
George Williams
Lansing
Mich
Frank J. Williams
Michigan Gricultural College
Preston
Wiliam Cully
Liberty
Cedar Ff
Ag J. W. Preston
Fred Burk
Jaye Jone
Throw
Er John
W. 0. Fanreather
Dunkard Church of Orange
A. P. Mough
W. A. Bough
W. J. Beachler
Edna. Kennedy
Gaylord Kennedy
Dubuque
Nellie Bailey
Platte, Std
Hileman & Gindt
BE. R. Shannon
Mt. Carroll, Til
Miss Eunice
Francis Shimer Institution
Franklin Survey
J. B. Lightheart
Lane Street
Manchester
Finchford
Carmen
Wateriak
Sunday Schoors
Groonth
Conrad W. Kocher
Bethaylkill County
Illnois
M. KE
Lynwood
Pilier Addison
Glenn
Judd
Marble Rock
Sarah , Ellsworth
Humboldt
George
Kocher
Fis
Caroline Tilford
Vinton
Will Parson
Jsk
Albert Neal
Holton Tire
Chas. Oren
Spring Creek
Hazel Stainbrook
Minnesota
Will Kump
UW. EH
Tanks
Cedar Rapida
Jacob Stainbrook
J. B. Stainbrook
Lelia Adams
Fort Dodge
Stainbrook
M. B. Church
Independence High
Burch’s
Grange Bargain Variety Store
West Fourth Street
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Mr. Stanbrook
T. H. Hollister
Prreerss
R. E. Hynes
UT K Shoe CO
First National Bank Building
Peenetay
U. & Government
NASA
Benstol Company
Fed Benetol
Minneapolis
Henderson Drug Co
Horns Drug Co
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