Waterloo Courrier reports county board actions and Fourth of July plan
The Waterloo County board of supervisors debated two bridge fund petitions, approving $200 for Black Hawk creek while rejecting $100 for Elk Run, as committees and conventions were announced. A grand Fourth of July celebration was prepared with leaders named. Also notes on Confederate prisoner hardships at Shiloh via Lieutenant John Elwell and an updated Water- loo post office location and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
M. H. Moore
T. B. Carpenter
D. O. St. John
J. Wasson
J. B. Orr
Levi Washburn
L. B. Shepard
Tewksbury
D. W. Jordan
W. W. Hutton
Oscar Dunton
D. E. Champlin
James Hempseed
John Hacket
Gilson Gardner
J. H. Mead
Charles Pierce
Horace Beckwith
Elk Run
Waterloo
Spring Creek
Black Hawk Creek
Cedar Falls
J. C. Hubbard
O. C. St. John
Zimri Streeter
Simon Clark
Jesse Wasson
Cicero Close
Prisoners of war escape and local business dissolutions reported
Lieutenants Elwen and Dorr reached Mitreheel's headquarters after a perilous escape from rebel forces. The narrative includes a skiff voyage and misreadings of nearby riders. Dissolution notice: Maverick & Siberling hardware merchants end partnership. accounts to M Maverick. firm continues as Stherling & Fairfield.
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John Elwen
Elwen
Quartermaster Dorr
Chattanooga
Mitreheil
Mr. Elwell
Dorr
Elwell
Maverick & Siberling
M. Maverick
Stherling & Fairfield
Perry J. Siberling
Wlatter
Surveyors Run Switch Tracks at Cedar Street Yard Project
Rock Island railroad surveyors spent two days in the city examining new switch and team tracks planned for the Cedar street yards adjacent to the freight house. An 186 foot extension and a 50 foot western platform are shown, with a long structure, new car tracks, and paved yard pathways. The work aims to improve freight handling, waiting rooms, and baggage space, with depot completion estimated a year or longer after starting in 1913.
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Rock Island Railroad
City
Cedar Street
Union Station
A. L. Phillip
Briggs Special Manufacturing Company
J. B. Briggs
California
Wade Re elected at Baltimore from Iowa Delegation
The Iowa delegation to the national convention remains united under the unit rule despite Bryan Parker splits. Judge M. J. Wade Iowa City was elected national committeeman, Emmet Tinley Council Bluffs named to resolutions, D. D. Murphy Elkader to credentials, Henry Vollmer Davenport to permanent organization, Parfrey Sheldon Ames to rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Parfey Sheldon
Ames
George, Waterloo Official, Dies in Chicago
Waterloo council member and climatier of Peace and Notary George died in Chicago. He served as a local official and notary, shaping city affairs.
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Waterloo
Climatier
Death and funeral notices with local inquiries and affidavits
Obituaries and notices recount the death of James S. George in Chicago, detailing his long civic work in Waterday and Rockford, his roles as notary public and educator, and his family. The report covers related investigations of a fatal accident, settlements, funeral arrangements, and other local notices including medical product exhortations.
Mrs. David Casner Dies Suddenly in Jesup
Mrs. David Casner, widow, died after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held at her home, attended by neighbors and long-time residents. Her son H. E. Casner of Waterloo was summoned. the Casner family had early ties to Jesup and operated a restaurant and bakery.
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Makis Betas
Janes S George
George
Waterday
TSSG
Peare
Raymond Joe
Morgan & Sullivan Clothing
Courier
St. Thomas
St. Mark's Parish
Ile
Wapwell’s Hall
Cuneiband
West Side
Fighls and
Commercial Streets
Eoies
Idaho
Ottawa
Mary J. Quirk
Waterloo
Charles A. LaBarre
Wareen
Mark Scroggs
Harold Scrogay
George Wagner
Cattoway Company
Harold Scroggy
Bern
Wagner
Carr
Ste Riehl
J. FE. Johnsen
Stoux City F
Finral
Jesup. la
David Casner
Yeater
Nany
Caner
H. EB. Casner
Casner
Jesup
Pennsylvania
Crimp in Traffic Delays City Car Ride
A fashionably dressed middle aged woman struggles to board a Jefferson Fourth street streetcar skirt hindrance stopping transit. After five minutes the skirt is raised and the rider steps aboard while the crew and bystanders watch in discomfort and surprise.
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Jefferson and
Fourth Streets
Cleris
Change of Life Remedies Advised for Women in Midlife
A Manitoba published plea and testimonials urge Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Women from Asheville North Carolina and Circleville Ohio credit the remedy with easing years of pain and illness, urging others to try it for similar results.
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Foley
Lh. W. Taggart
Asheville
N.C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Junta A. Moors
Hast St
Asheville, N.C
Circleville
Ohio
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Alior Kirlin
Mill St
Wife fears thaw would shoot her in New York case
In White Plains Evelvy Nea testifies that she believes Harry K Thaw will shoot her. She repeats statements about Thaw’s release from Matteawan insane asylum and denies planning with Dr Flint to influence her testimony. The exchange centers on Thaw’s threats and potential actions against his wife.
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White Plains
Evelvy
Harry K. Thaw
Win
Matteawan Insane Asylum
Sherman
Iowa Democrats Strong for Bryan in Iowa Delegation
Baltimore tolling reports Iowa Democrats show a 14 to 12 split in favor of Bryan in the lowa delegation. The caucus at the Repvert Hotel re-elected M. J. Wade national committeeman and listed Bryan supporters on the resolutions committee led by Claude Porter.
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Baltimore
Lows
Ryan
Repvert
M. J. Wade
Claude Porter
Bryan Man
Resolutions Committee
Cr. Porter
M. F. Healy
Parley Sheldon
W. J. McDonald
J. W. Kinizinger
C. Getham
J. O. jEoghes
F. McConnell
Dewey
J. C. Doty
J. W. Morria
M. Hakes
H. J. Murtaugh
J. OG. Arts
J. Kerberg
Porter
aut-Bryan
Emmet Twiley
Fla Y Cooner
M.ily
W. Marsh
N. FL Reed
Family ties noted in sixteen section of the Evening Courier
A fragment indicates a feature on parental responsibility labeled under the sixteen section of the Terloo Evening Courier with a coupon on page 3. The readable text references Kivery father and mother as responsible figures in the item.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Kivery
Ehae
Waterloo
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Republican County Central Committee
James S. George
Iowa
John Elwell
G. A. Eberhart
H. D. Willams
Pease
Montgomery
Shiloh
Pittsburg Landing
Cleveland
Raymond Bras
Morgan & Sullivan
Black Hawk National Bank
H. A. Perkins
the Gazette
Mr. Wood
Rock Island Company
Wade
Bob
Mother
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Post Tavern
Battle Creek, Mich
Chicago
OF County Schools
CME
Wagner and
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Bacallty
Christ Episcopal Church
G. W. Hinkle
M. A. McLaughlin
Jay St
LaCrosse
Wis
H.W. Taggart
Lela Love
Wiley Love
Covena
H. W. Taggart
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Virginia
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Seth A. Bor
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the Growers of India Tea
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