Mech Fan at Hard Times Party Friday
Happenings in La Porte City describe social visits sickness and recoveries. Local residents including Mrs. Jacob Frank and Mr. John Roberts are noted with health concerns while the Ladies Literary circle hosts a hard times party with prize drawings and a farce play at the Wettstein home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mech
la Ports City
Jacob Frank
John Roberts
Archie McQuillkin
Fort Bodge
Willis
Albert
Lon Kline
Exie McQuilkin
Iowa Teachers’ College of
Ceder Falls
John McQuilkin
Duke Naven
Waterloo
Henry Cowley
Vinton
Mt. Auburn
Woman's Relief Corps
Masonic Hall
Oold Fellows
Joe Geren
Des Moines
Davenport
Federal Grand Jury
Walter Messner
Cedar Rapids
Jess Kober
Frank Kober
A. L. Hunt
M. Ht
Dan Hummel
Charles Hummel
Herbert Shaner
Otto Wettstein
la Porte City
WD. Wagner
J. F. Camp
Scientific Facts Not Miracles In Waterloo United Doctors Cure
An advertisement touts the United Doctors institute in Waterloo claiming cures for many ailments previously unreached by ordinary doctors. It lists patients from Janesville and Randolph and asserts cures from a range of modalities with free examination and confidential consultation. A closing line markets maple syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Strike Spreads as Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen Walkout
In Pittsburg on May 4 the railroad strike expanded with about 300 North side workers joining the action and anticipated walkouts between Pittsburg and Alliance. Two hundred quit at Can tawha branch shops while the company filled positions. no disorder was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
North Side
Alliance
Cantaught
Steamer State of Ohio boiler explosion injures eight
Eight men were scalded when a main steam line from a boiler on the steamer State of Ohio exploded during overhaul in Cleveland. The vessel, run by the Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co., prepared for its first trip. Half a dozen ambulances transferred the injured to hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
State of Ohio
Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company
Officers Have Dinner At First Brethren Church
Sunday school officers of the First Brethren church enjoyed their monthly dinner in the church dining room last evening. The officers attended the 6 30 dinner served by Mrs. G B Strayer Mrs Charles Klingaman and Mrs Paul Strayer. Afterward they discussed the upcoming county Sunday school convention and other matters of interest to the Sunday school. Bananas 10 cents per dozen. Union Mercantile Co. LICENSER TO WED. James Nelson Cedar Falls Lena Rasmussen Cedar Falls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
G. B. Strayer
Charles Klingaman
Paul Strayer
Joseph Appleton
J. C. Davis
Avalon Avenue
J. O. Lam
Leota Lee
Dorothy Davis
Appleton
Waterloo
Moline
Ill
Northminster
Burial Today at Frederika
The body of A. E. Rust was taken to the old home at Frederika this morning for burial. The Waterton relatives were in the funeral party and A. H. Waterson of Peterson Bros. accompanied the friends and handled burial arrangements. Daughters of the King and friends are asked to leave articles for a rummage sale at the church today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rust
Fredericka
Waterton
A. H. Waterson
Peterson Bros
Truce Declared in Fort Dodge Street Car Strike
A truce ends the Fort Dodge street car strike as Ft. Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railway and city system owners promise a wage decision within five days. The workers win a wage concession and the demand for presidens on the city line is granted.
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Ft. Dodge
Mar
Ft. Dodger
Des Moines & Southern
Prohibition Group Moves to Bring 1912 Convention to Des Moines
The state central committee of the prohibition party met in Des Moines on May 4 and voted to actively pursue hosting the 1912 national convention there. John B. Hammond was chosen to invite the Columbus conference to Des Moines in October. Rev. Floh of Arlington urged backing the three million league to sweep the nation for prohibition.
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Nes Moines
Prohibition Party
Des Moines
John B. Hammond
Columbus
Floh
Arlington
Unknown man found dead near Greeley in wooded pasture
A body believed to be a 50 to 60 year old man with sandy gray-streaked beard was found by J. C. Lash two and a half miles northwest of Greeley while searching for cattle. Clues are limited. no identification, possible marks on underwear, eye injury, and suspected escapee or asylum wanderer. Inquiry ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
J. C. Lash
Greeley
Wate
Jyeath
M. Kellogg
Siet
Soma
P. J. Kieth
May Music Festival at Cedar Falls Showcases Thomas Orchestra
The State Teachers College Cedar Falls hosts a three concert May 17 and 18 featuring the Thomas Orchestra of Chicago with conductor Frederick Stock and six soloists plus the college Choral Society. Highlights include Hans Letz violin solos, Reed Miller with The Prize Song, a Ryder pianoforte concerto, and Elijah with soloists Miss Percival Allen Miss Janet Spencer Mr. Reed Miller and Mr. Clarence Whitehill. Ticket prices range from 60 cents to $3 with reservations beginning May 8 and orders due by May 6.
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U. S
Teachers’ College
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Thomas Orchestra of
Chicago
Frederick Stock
College Choral Society
Hans Letz
Reed Miller
Theodora Sturkow Ryder
Elijah
Orchesta
Choral Society
Percival Allen
Janet Spencer
Clarence Whitehill
J. B. Knoepfler
Early Clarksville resident William Spencer dies at 53
Clarksville May 4. William Spencer aged 53 died at his Waverly home yesterday morning at 11 oclock. He will be brought to Clarksville for burial lining Linwood cemetery. Born in Illinois he moved to Butler County in childhood and suffered heart trouble since age 10 with recent dropsy. He leaves wife, three sons, one daughter, his parents, an adopted sister and brother Orlando in Missouri.
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Clarksville
William Spencer
Waverly
Wim. Spencer
Linwood Temetery
Spencer
Ilinois
Mr. Spencer
Orlando
Ving
Missouri
Mr Sproul Suffers Hemorrhage At Home
I M Sproul president of the Iowa State bank suffered a hemorrhage at his home 1405 Fourth street west. Doctors listed the ailment as either stomach or intestinal in origin and said the condition came on quickly. He felt ill Monday, stayed home Tuesday, and was taken home after a few hours at the bank yesterday. He was resting easier this morning and a few days of quiet were hoped to restore him.
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Courier
Midway
Rose Messer
E. O. Koher
J. N. McQuilkin
Mayo Brothers
Hopefal
Rochester
Minn
I. M. Sproul
Iowa State Bank
Hil
Fourth Street
Court orders notes settled in small claims case
The First National bank versus Mrs. Carrie Stephens and W. T. Anderson went to trial in Justice Knapp's court over a $65 promissory note given to Otis Klinger in payment for a pair of items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Carrie Stephens
W. T. Aynderson
Justice Knapp
Otis Klinger
Plaintiff Wins Case Over Horses Diverted to Bank
Justice Knapp returned a verdict for the plaintiff in a case where horses turned over to the bank were claimed to be misrepresented. The same parties prepare for a district court suit involving $450 on notes given under similar conditions. An injunction had been secured to stop sale of the notes, but the ruling showed it was not obtained before the notes were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Klinger
Man With 49 Years at Ti mors Central Never Sees Ball Game
A Dubuque railroad claim agent a. T. Tate has never attended a ball game after 49 years with the Ti mors Central. Agent Fred Austin urged him to come, but Mr. Tate said he would attend a horse race but not a ball game at his age.
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A. T. Tate
Dubuque
Timors Central Railroad
Tate
Key City
Fred Austin
Tinois Central
Mr. Tate
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H.R. Wonsley
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United Doctora
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James Nelson
Lena Rasmussen
Frederika
Fort Dodge
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