Official Council Proceedings May 1818 City Hall session notes
City Council and Local Board of Health meet in May 1818. Motions approve previous minutes. consider park use, paving, garbage collection, tax rates, terminal building objections, and railway franchise progress. Reads numerous sidewalk petitions, street and alley actions, bond approvals, and ordinance readings. Local Board adopts 1915 venereal disease regulations and adjourns after coordinating with health and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Ehair
Brows
Burk
Leeper
Link
Manning
Ogle
Waterloo
League of Baseball Clubs
F. D. Johnston
Wes
Alles
Coimmuilee
Sporle
Poitee Department
Earnest
Webberking
Chamberlain Machine Works
Pattview
Bradley & Westcott
Hope
Martin
Algum
Alley
Burr AL Brown
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company
United States Railroad
Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
H. E. Eugemoen
H. Xf. Bayne
St. Paul
Roc.champeon
Board of Official Censors
Ada XM. Palmer
HW. G. Kelly
T. N. Stuffelbeam
J. Knuppan
John H. Steely
H. DL. Eriskson
Olson
Hilgerman
Wey Committee
Nellie Pinese
Hage
Alfex
Man Place
F. He Smith
Mears Street
F. Grean Et al
Louise Street
Logan Avenue
East Fourth Street
Martin Jansen
East Fifth Street
Wwet
Fourth Street
Hawk- Eye Auto Company
Avith
Loch
Burton
Wilson Ors
Wal Street
H.W. Hammood
Hammond Ed
Mwe
L. B. Marek
Fils
J. D. Galdwell
A. E. Johnston
City Euditor
Avits
Apri
Renarts
C. EB. Pritchard
Cievenn Electrician
O. C. Chard
City Electrician
A. A. Dunham
McClinton
Committee On Water, Sewer and Gas
Citizen’s Gas & Electric
Oneida
Halsted
A. E. Eggleston
Elis & Foster
Zook & Bentz
Anderson
L. J. Benser
Matthews Plumbling Co
HAL Duke
F. Stevenson
Waterloo Tlaurbing & Heating Company
K. Quest & Mith
Tieuxe Mover
Roberts
Duke & Son
Rynearson & Koch
ELC
Kinsetlan
Independent Electric Company
KA. Sporte
Brown
City of
Waterlow
Mayer
Whitanis Against Heresiafter
Eprasite
Aingler
Imbor
F. Newville
A. E. Mason
A. Pitts
East Saint
Frank Stone
M. Jennings
C. Robinson
EL Anderson
Ione
C. Roubineau
Hennings
R. Ringler
I. Ringler
I. Nanville
E. A. Mason
Cameron
Christeson
Fr. Leaper
N. Hardall
Isbor
Mason
G. Robertson
Geo. Harker
J. W. Weatherwax
Earl Bidwell
Geo. Baruth
Labor
MY. Jennings
E. Anderson
C. Robinsonm. Heanin
C. Blewers
Andrew Jarrod
R. C. Thompson
Luor
E. Johnson
City Clarke
Link Manning
Nave
Waterlloo
Lint
Ogie
Rye
Hays
Wilbur H. Glen
Sweitzer
Ballitt
Wille
N. Birdsall
Municipal Court
Sycamore Ftreet
P. L. Billlnges, Publi
Citizens Gas & Flactric , Company
Water, Sewer and Gas Committee
Waterloo Gas Engine Company
West Second Street
Committee On Police and
Board of Health
A. E. Johnson
State Board of Health
Iowa State Board OF
Des Mrin
Doge
Des Moines
State Board of Presser
Washburn Social Notes and Local Incidents
Washburn reports visitors from Traer and Ackley as Mrs Dow Cooney hosts Verle Gil and daughter Verle at Ackley. Charles Bellinger reported a missing horse last week. An automobile driven by Henry Schraeder left the road east of town. occupants Miss Mary Schraeder and Mr and Mrs John Over were uninjured. Local guests include Mr and Mrs Nick Schans and family at the Frank Kutiz home north of Waterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Jotn Burr
Traer
Hemmer
T. H. Gil
Verle
Dow Cooney
Ackley
Charles Bellinger
Henry Schraeder
Here
Mary Schraeder
John Over
Nick Schans
Shany Mfrooamd Mra
Nick Sehona, Jr
Sunday Guegta
Frank Kutiz
Sorth of
Wraterien
Tripoli News Briefs Highlight Local Weddings Funerals and Moves
May 16 notices report Mrs. A J Mervin and Mildred of Taouna visiting Mary Buckhwus and W Muckhaus kin near Nashua. Burns, deaths, and relocations include Hoy Husband funeral, Lya Stasih debris cleanup, and Shumumer buying Nashua stock. Floyd Bostwick on furlough from Fort Riley and Anne Rogsalle Dige leaving for Waverly. Alfred Goodenbour and family join Augruse Mehraaty to Waverly for Jefferson Barracks. Minnie Plagens and Wm Bhu-Macher wed near Nashua. Herman Barry leaves for Camp Dede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
A. J. Mervin
Mildred
Taouna
Wash
Mary Buckhwus
Dd. W. Muckhaus
Cr. MecCunner
Hale
Hoy
Nashum
Musband
Wau & Bon
Waterloo
Juno Lo
Laddles
Floyd Bostwick
Fort Riley
Kan
Ada Bostwick
Anne Rogsalle Dige
What Hardware Company
Waverly
Jessie Getty
Enime
Strawson and Husband
Nashua
Donald Fookela
Aroun
Alfred Goodenbour
A. Goodenbour
Berwin Lewis
Misa Law
Thay
Herman Barry
Electrical Engineering Corps
Dede
Fairbank Notes on Accidents and Local Happenings
Fairbank reports Fred Fink was hospitalized after a team of frightened horses threw him to the ground. The Red Cross seeks 2,090 surgical dressings by May 18 and 80 sweaters plus socks for knitted goods by the same date. Harold Brant broke his arm while cranking his ear, and patriotic services are planned for May 19 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Ceir
Travor
Heaith
United States Public Health Service
United States
Iowa
State Board of Health
Fairbank
Fred Fink
Hampton
Harold Brant
Brant
Methodist
Serman
Epworth League
Brurley
Lester Wilson
Baptist Sunday School
Wilson
Baptist Church
Mabel Shay
Ara
Jase Ber Curtis
Hazleton
Richard Shepard
Stanley
Georgie
Harry
England
Karl Kraft
Frank Duffy
Orchard News Reels Damage From Lightning
Orchard May 15 report describes a lightning strike hitting a dwelling owned by Lewis Dikemand and a store building belonging to Mr tingham at Derova. Hoet killed. several telephones burned. crop damage includes onions cucumbers and early potatoes. Community events list a Red Cross benefit and upcoming commencement week activities with multiple programs and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Dikemand
Tingham
Derventa
Hoet
Devonia
Red Cross
J. M. Rate
Chicago
Walter Vining
Gladden
Hamanf
John Love
FL Cummings
Rath
Colorado
Greely
Brandon Visiting and Local Moves Noted in Cameron Area
May 1 report from Brandon notes W. A. Moberly visiting Mrs. Mary Bower in Cameron Missouri. Frank Albert and wife with Mrs. Ida Beachler traveled to Danvite Ta to visit their son Merrill, a teacher there. Mrs. Kacella Sorg returned from Des Moines with her daughter after a three month stay while Joan Jewell, a local high school student eager to join the army, has passed his exam and aims for Waterloo last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
W. A. Moberly
Cameron
Mary Bower
Frank Albert
Ida Beachler
Danvite
Anny
Merrill
Kacella Sorg
Des Moines
Pis
Joan Jewell
Fen
I Mains Welchi
Waterloo
U Vulun
Scared pupils sing as march to school ends in odd events
Scattered notes describe Wednesday departure for Jefferson Harracks and a sequence of unclear incidents. Names such as Mia John Jewell and Charles Jewell appear among a tangle of references. Reports include attacks over the past two years and a poisoning incident linked to Charlit Long's family, with mentions of local schools and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JeMerson
Sr Uy Utter
John Jewell
Sitter
Mia
John Alert
Leman
Charles Jewell
Stockman
Ghireie
Rouse
Mt Auburn
Mokiy
Charlit Long
Nashua Tragedy Leaves Many Injured and Dead
The Nashua disaster left several homes destroyed and numerous injured. Wounded and two killed, survivors gathered at the church as a relief effort organized. Red Cross workers distributed aid while stores opened to serve tourists drawn by the wreckage. early estimates put property loss near $1600 with many local residents hospitalized or in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis
Ger
Murhoh
Cinta
Sudis
Aues
Opun
Aeht Cyre
Giab
Messrs
Husband
Ouhgyryas
Aira
Gcharles Wedemyer
Dames
Bye
Waverly
Linwlind
Nay Husband
Tripoli
Tityetty
Ruthes
Roy
Strawson
Tysbund
Albert Howans
Shields
Dex Moines
Hudson News Roundup from May 14
Local items report Mr and Mrs Tvs Miller traveling to Onslow and visiting Miller’s relatives with muddy roads noted upon return. Joder received trousers from France via Fred Giles, and Hal Washburn with bride-to-be from Denver is visiting. Liogd McDowell hospitalized for appendicitis at Presbyterian Hospital. Liberty bonds at Madison Bank total 977000 with some unknown entries removed. High school glee club performed Crossing the Tar and Miss BY led singing. Mrs Frank Bowen hospitalized with appendicitis after attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mucho
Brethren Church
Hirh School
Cefar Falle
Frank Bowen
Prostyterian Hospital
Mitchell May 4 Summer Visitors at Town Citys
Mitchell May fourth notes visiting relatives from Chicago and Strourney arriving for the summer. Wards store a guide in town for the season while Mr Tillard plans a university talk the next day. Dan Jones visits his aunt Mrs Hy Labherston as news of local gatherings and school events circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Das
Chicago
George Wilaiden
Tibblers
Strourney
Tillard
University
Dan Jones
Hy Labherston
Thureday
Studh
Fiotiegsworth
Bregminnan
Mangers
Onal
Plainesfield Social Notes and Summer Concerts Staged
Plainfield reports a resident selling town property, Mrs Shoreshye plans Minnesota Wisconsin travel while visiting relatives. Mr Suilthes heart returns home. Frank Parsley rents a house on Second Street as moves unfold. A band concert season opens with large crowd. weekly performances planned all summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trainfield
Horton Tragedy Reportedly Claims Local Resident
A damaged OCR fragment notes the death of a local resident linked to a May incident. The fragment mentions Mrs Horton and Melvety Osbon, with references to family and an accident or violence context, but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Carpoyeter
Fragmented OCR notes on wreckage and recovery efforts
The readable text sketches a messy report about a wreckage scene with mentions of rescue teams and investigators. Names and places are garbled, but imply a search or salvage operation, with references to timing and procedural steps, and a Friday or Thursday timeline amid incomplete phrases.
Littleton Society Notes and Local Notices
Latkhernn Mig and Aay authoritainent WANE Beatten plan a meeting with The Ladins Aid Society to discuss events. Mrs I Vol Franele and Mrs Gavrie Kehberg visit. pneumonia recovery noted for Mrs. F A Durham. The hard times supper netted about $13. R and Mrs W C Paden begin mourning for Ghio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Pia
Ladins' Aid Society
Mra
Gavrie Kehberg
Loualy JM
Mra. F. A. Durham
W. C. Paden
Ghio
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Herman Pitts
West Street End
Ning
Pot
Ae & Her
Jaher
Nam
Abor Asad Labey
Orchard
Plainfield
Awand
Glouchester
Andrew J. Steere
Amerten
Stonett
Sumdag
Saeed
Oulu
Det Norge
Reg
U.S
St.paul
Minn
Iowa Warehouse Co
Distre
Salitos
Salinos
Salinas
Leo Shapiro Company
Minneapolis
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