Grandmothers Vie For Child Jeannette Edwards
In a district court case, grandmothers contest legal possession of seven year old Jeannette Edwards after both parents are dead. Mrs. Robinson, osteopathic physician and maternal grandmother candidate, testified on reasons she believes she can provide a better home than Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Judge C. B. Ransier presides as arbiter amid concerns over the girl's safety, schooling, and health of guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Edwards
C. B. Ransier
Edla Robinson
Mr. Edwards
L. H. Edwards
Miss Robinson
W. H. Robinson
Denver
Colo
Illinois Central
Lttle
Jeannette
H. B. Boies
Edwardses
Alfred Longley
Robinson
Gates Not Proven Safety at Rail Crossings
City Clerk R C Thompson asks Iowa cities for experience with gates at railway crossings. Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Burlington reply that gates offer the least protection. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines favor flagmen with other safety measures. Ordinance to regulate crossings is being drafted amid debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Thompson
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Des Moines Crossing Problems Prompt Viaduct Plan
In Des Moines on March 7 1911 R C Thompson auditor and clerk Waterloo Iowa replies about railroad crossing dangers. He notes street cars crossing tracks and multiple serious accidents. A viaduct over West Seventh Street is under construction and another in East Des Moines is expected. He advocates gates and flagmen at key crossings as interim safety steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, In
R. C. Thompson
Waterloo
Iowa
West Seventh Street
Des Moines
Burlington
Auditor & Clerk
Chas. P. Funck
Waterloo and Burlington rail crossing safety debate 1911
Officials discuss crossing protection with flags versus gates. Waterloo and Burlington departments advocate flagmen for busy downtown crossings, citing frequent engine movements and downtown vehicle traffic as unsuited to gate systems.
Market News Shows Weak Wheat. Hogs and Cattle Steady
Chicago March 9 reports a weak wheat market after government crop reserves and Argentine shipments. Corn rose on bull buying. hogs opened slow but closed stronger with mixed and butcher weights near 6.75 to 7.15. Cattle and sheep opened steady with calves and western stockers showing a wide range amid light trade. Weather forecasts call for fair to cold in Iowa, South Dakota. Estimated hog receipts set for tomorrow at 20,000.
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Chicago
Livernood
May
Mt Vernon Market Reports and Local News Highlights
Mt Vernon cash wheat and cash corn prices listed for several grades and markets. Local news notes: R B Slippy's lecture at Cornell College. Mr and Mrs L H Keith plan to reside in Waterloo. visits by the Ferguson family. Mrs Spraull recovering after Mayo Hospital surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Spraull
Mayo Hospital
Rochester, Minn
Commercial National Bank Report of the Condition 1911
Bank in Black Hawk County Iowa files a detailed balance sheet showing assets liabilities and notes. Ira Rodamar as cashier certifies the figures as true with directors J O Trumbauer J E Sedgwick A H Frank also attesting. Notary Edna Conner swears to the filing on March 9 1911.
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Commercial National Bank
U. S
U.S
Black Hawk National Bank T
Waterloo
Iowa
Savings Banka
Bank
OTS
United States
State of
Black Hawk
Ira Rodamar
J. O. Trumbauer
J. E. Sedgwick
A. H. Frank
Edna Conner
National Bank
H. M. Reed
J. S. Tethill
E. L. Tohnson
H. R. Dunkelberg
Lila Marcham
Hamilton Moves Into New Studio
J. M. Hamilton, the plutopipher, has moved into new quarters in the Whrer loo opera house, with Guy M. Perkins of the Art and Craft shop. He reports last week as a banner period for small orders, selling 218 dollars of goods including a 150 dollar telescope camera shipped to Ohio. The mail order department shows magnificent growth in camera and photo supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hamilton
Quairters
Whrerloo Opera House
Black Hawk
Ohio
Dentists Attend Iowa State University Annual Alumni Clinic
Dr. A. J. Mueller Dr. J. G. Hildebrand Dr. L. C. Hemsworth and C. W. Robertson returned yesterday from Iowa City where they attended the annual alumni clinic conducted by the dental department of Iowa State University. The clinic was well attended and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre. A. J. Mueller
J. G. Hildebrand
L. C. Hemsworth
C. W. Robertson
Iowa City
Dental Department of
Iowa State University
Lona City
Black Hawk National Continues Growth
The Black Hawk National Bank reports growth with deposits rising by $1,000 daily since the last statement. Total deposits reach $1,095,155.21 with cash available at $244,741.24 and overall footings near $1.5 million, signaling stability and progress.
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Black Hawk National Bank
The
Black Hawk National
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Heads for Prosperity
The Courier prints the controller of the treasury statement showing the Leavitt & Johnson National Bank’s condition as of March 7. The bank, successor to the city’s oldest financial institution, continues to grow with assets expanding and business thriving.
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Comptroller of the Treasury
Courier
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Demonstrator peddles Spirella Corsets and Custom Ladies Wear
A sales pitch offers Spirella and American Queen Corsets guaranteed for one to two years and not sold in stores. The representative also advertises Victor Ladies' Tailoring Co custom made to measure suits coats dresses waists and silk petticoats with exact sizing and money back guarantee. Buckley Bros. dress goods by the yard are promoted. Customers are urged to call, examine samples, or phone to make an appointment.
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Victor Ladies’ Tailoring Co
Buckley Bros
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Jeannette Edwards
Little One
T. A. van Draska
Barclay
van Draska
East Fourth and
Water Street
Down Town
Bual
Neas Crossinge
Grand Rapids
America
Woods Bros
Zell G. Roe
Dept. Public Safety
Oni Inc. I
Auditor & &Clerk
City of Waterloo
H. Bennett
Lamson Bros. & CO
Chicago Board OF Trappe
Geo. EB. Booth, Res. Agr
Marsh-Place
South Dakota
H. W
N. B
New York
ST. Louis
Minneapolis
G. H. Eughmes‘s
MT. Vernon
R. B. Slippy
Engineering Department
Cornell College
L. H. Keith
S. D
Courtlandt Street
Keith
Luella Groat
J. M. Groat
Flora Humphrey
C. H. Fightney’s
Thomas Fergason
A. Swallum
Chisago
Henry M. Boies
Kansas
Reese
Paconbeag
West Fourth St
Rhode Island
West Third
Fowler St
Care Courier
Carling
Ulack
Ag’cy
Aisa
Elk’s Tooth
R. R. IL
Syndicate Theatre
Waterlon
U. S. Bonda
U. & Bonds
National Banka
Abenis
Clearin
Evans Plano House
Plano
Stroebel
Maalc
State of Iowa
Black Hawk County
Hr. C. Schultz
H. C. Schultz
Total
Hamilton
Black Hawk Nat’l
L. & J. Bank
Lewis Niller
Ben
Green
Fourth. Street Bridge
F. E. Aitken
Iowa Street
Cedar Falls
Iowa Phone
Seventh St
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