Canvass for Funds for Survey to Boost Electric Line
Crystal township farmers back an electric railroad from Tama to Waterloo, led by Henry Reimers who pledges 1600 dollars if the line is within two miles of his land and 2000 dollars within one mile. Support spreads to Geneseo and Eagle. surveys funded by farmer contributions with promised land value boosts. Route to be set by survey outcomes and geography, as promoters prepare next week to canvass for right of way and subscriptions. Also notes a health ad for Foley Kidney Pills aimed at railroad workers, plus local land transfers and property sales in Waterloo and Cedar Falls areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracr Star-Clipper
Henry Reimers
Crystal
Tama
Waterloo
Buile
Crystal Township
Geneseo
Eagle
Real estate transfers across Cedar Falls and Waterloo area
Multiple listings show transfers of land and lots in Jefferson, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and surrounding townships. Buyers include Emersons, Harrington, Mullen, Curtis, and many others. prices range from thousands to tens of thousands with parcels in 11 to 90-14 townships and various additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Addition
Waterloo
William W. Horton
B. A. Cary
Frederick Kraft
B. J. Hall
The
James Gardiner Co
Lewis Miller
Anna Maria Knoche
Kate H. Knoche
J. M. Mullany
Jand
Earnest Webeking
F. Elghmey
Willan F. Elghmey
Earnest
Webecking
East Waterloo
Laura DeMart Penney
Waterton
Cedar Falls
Northern Ry. Co
Ernst Beyer
Cowin
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. Co
A. Emerson
A. D. Harrington
Ella F. Walker
GC. A. Emerson
Nevin B. Hersch
C. A. Emerson
Jacob Feh
John Goodfellow
Mora Salmon
Chalmers Curtis
la Porte City
Lucy A. Tuthill
J. B. Mayer
Hugh Smith
Hans Krog
Falle Ericksen
Charles B. Ratliff
William G. Moorhead
Frederic Jacob
Alvin van Epps
Harry Aldrich
EF. J. Istey
H. E. Aldrich
Jennie B. Einesbury
M. T. Hunter
C. Qverman
Oscar L. Mullen
B. Af. Shores
Alice
Slade
Curran
Martha Cummins
Henry L. Reilmer
Henry G. Allen
Frank Mixdorf
Belle G. Julien
A. E. Park
East
Edmund Mirany
Fred Nutt
Morris Case
B. Newton
Georgia
United States
William Breden
Sue Warneka
John G. Crawford
Edith F. Crawford
Co. P. Seaman
Lena Weigert
Garrison & Dean
Clark
E. Brown
A. J. Alderman
H.C. Hemenway
Daniel Plummer
W. F. Thompson
H. T. Briden
H. Frank
Still Seeking Mr Reynolds In Wide Public Wanted
Sheriff F M Shores issues a card with G W Reynolds description seeking arrest for obtaining money by false pretenses and passing a $40 worthless check. Reynolds, 30, 6ft 10in, 150 lbs, dark hair, clean shaven, prominent cheekbones, near bank display, likely selling fumigation or film goods. Public urged to aid in arrest. Also notice recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Shores
G. W. Reynolds
Reynolds
Grand Forks
N. C
The
West Disinfecting Co
St. Paul
Bank Baok
Second National Bank
Aged Waterloo visitor touts longevity in Denver dispatch
The Denver Republican reprints a Waterloo pioneer story from Greeley Colorado dated February 28. John P. White, age 90, visits his nephew W. E F. White after a three month California tour. White credits 65 years of Republican voting for his vigor and hints at decades more life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republican
Waterloo
Greeley
Colo
John P. White
W. E F. White
California
Railroads Decide Not to Appeal Freight Rates
Thirty five western railroads met at Western Trunk Line association headquarters and agreed to accept the Interstate Commerce Commission decision denying increased freight rates. They expect the ruling to bind for two years and consider later proposals if tariffs are withdrawn before March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line Association
New Commerce Court
Commission
Leland Powers Recital and Debates Highlight East High Evening
Leland Powers of Boston will perform at East High in reading from The Prince while West High and Marshalltown contest a three cornered income tax debate at the two schools. Tickets are 16 15 and 25 cents with free admission for one holder. matinees at 10 cents. Also Clyde Fitch comedy Girls to play Waterloo Theatre with a metropolitan company and full production details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High
High School
Marshalltown
Fort Dodge
East High
Leland Powers of
Boston
the Prince
Mr. Powers
Bach
Clyde Fitch
Waterloo Theatre
The Two Orphans at Waterloo Theatre
The Henderson stock company opens a six act melodrama titled The Two Orphans at the Waterloo theatre on Tuesday March 7. It features costly scenery and costumes including a Paris view along the Seine and the Bel Air suburb fete scene with lavish period outfits. The company plans further engagements at the Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Theatre
Paris
Sesme
Bel Air
Lecture and Recital Benefit for New Organ Fund
Bishop Quayle will lecture on King Lear at Grace M E church tomorrow evening. Prof Allen W. Bogen will open the pipe organ with a recital at First M E church on March 7. Proceeds from $1 combination tickets go to the organ fund toward paying for a $5,600 instrument. Tickets for the recital may be reserved. Seats at Grace church lecture are not reserved. The event features vocal music and a cantata by Waterloo Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Quayle
Grace M. E. Church
First
M. HE. Church
Allen W. Bogen
Chicago
Quayle
King Lear
Grace Church
Bogen
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Scott W. Prowell
Editor Protests U S Gag Rule in Railway Mail Case
Urban Walter editor and publisher of the Harpoon official organ of the railway mail clerks was released on bail after arrest for violating postal laws by sending envelopes with red inkrid statements denouncing President Taft and Postmaster Hitchcock. He faces a hearing March 7 and says the gag is a death gasp to silence his campaign for shorter hours higher wages and safer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Urban Walter
Harpoon
United States
Walter
Taft
Hitchcock
Notice of separation and debt denial by Chris Hansen
Chris Hansen states that his wife Kate Hansen has left their home and he will not be responsible for any bills or debts contracted by her. This public notice confirms dissolution of financial ties and clarifies liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hansen
Chris Hansen
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Tama Farmer
Geo. E. Bell
Third St
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. K. Jader & Son
MR. Reynolds
Sheriff Shores
Deaters
West
John W. Sickelsmith
Greenshorn
Chamberlain
Tore Bros Lip
Cannon Brand
Tone Bros
Leland Powers
Henderson Stock Company
Bishop Quayle
Prof
Schunermann’s
C. J. Miller's
Copyricht
San Upuisin Entepe Meerereeseenensene
Eer
Eee
Washburn - Crosby CO
Minneapolis
MINN
Washburn
Crosby
G. W. Pett
U.S
Case Dairy Company
Deck & Stewart Auto Tire CO
East Fifth Street
Iowa
George Nicolaisen & Company
Commercial Street
Cail
F. H. Latier
la Fayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Rand
LaFayette Building
4Th Street
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