Sioux City man poses as peace officer in anti liquor drive
Des Moines reports Sioux City is stirred by Rev. C. N. McMillan who led Woodbury county anti saloon efforts. Authorities say he had no local peace officer authority while his past as a state officer under H. M. Havner is questioned. McMillan was briefly arrested with Anna Lamar, then released as inquiries continue. Officials note he may lack standing as a peace officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sioux City
C. N. McMillan
Woodbury County Antisaloon League
H. M. Havner
State Department
Sioux City Journal
McMillan
J. B. Mann
Anna Lamar
Haring
Luke
Henry Shult
Miss Lamar
Connrilman Mann
McMilan
Ned J. Gibson
Mano
Es Crusader
Anne Gibson
Gibson
Mann
O. D. Nickel
Cedar Heights Mayor vows strict action after fern theft
Cedar Heights reports a wagonload of ferns was dug up and stolen by a trespasser. Mayor W. F. Parrott pledges prosecution to the full extent of police and state law. He urges respect for flowers and ferns, warning vandals will face severe penalties, including fines or imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Heights
W. F. Parrott
Decker Heitman Wedding at Immanuel Church
Miss Lula Heitman daughter of Mrs Bertha Heitman and Fred Decker were married Wednesday evening at Immanuel Lutheran church. Rev Henry Prekel performed the ceremony in the presence of friends. The bride wore white satin with silk over drape and a full length veil carrying bride’s roses. Bridesmaids were Amelia Hitzer Louise Hitver. Ushers were Arthur Callies cousin of the bride and William Decker brother of the groom. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home prepared by Lula Patson Lena Hitser Vera Morley Elsie and Martha Schubert. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Jacob Decker and family Warerly William Decker and Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Heitman
Bertha Heitman
Fred Decker
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Henry Prekel
Amelia Hitzer
Louise Hitver
Arthur Callies
William Decker
Misses
Lula Patson
Lena Hitser
Vera
Morley
Elsie
Martha Schubert
Jacob Decker
Traveling man finds auto stolen in Chicago mishap
C C Rose of 11 First Street West reports his automobile stolen in Chicago Monday night after a collision near the city. He left the scene to seek a repair man and returned to find the car missing. it later was found to have been towed in by a garage. Ross, a traveling man, had driven to Chicago from his home city.
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C. C. Rose
First Street West
Chicago
Mr. Roses
Ross
Mr. Ross
E T Meredith addresses Davenport Act club on farming 1919
E T Meredith former secretary of agriculture in Wilson's cabinet and ex president of the Associated Advertising clubs of the World spoke to the Davenport Act club at the chamber of commerce. He linked employment and business woes to farm price declines and urged fair, helpful methods for producers. He said banks should not force farmer liquidations and compared farm losses to fallen stock values. The talk emphasized rural prosperity linking it to urban business.
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Davenport
E. T Meredith
Des Moines
Wilson
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Davenport Act Club
Chamber of Commerce
America
Meredith
Lown
Births Reported In Local Notices
Births announced for William E Herrick and wife of 2520 Hawthorne on May 14 a daughter new eighth child seven living. Benjamin Hill and wife Cedar on May 17 a son Charles J sixth child all living. Frank Troutfetter and wife Ricker Street on May 15 a son Clyde Ash sley seventh child five living. Fred Troughton and wife Presbyterian Hospital on May 16 a son Robert Warten.
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William E. Herrick
Hawthorne
Benjamin Hill
Cedar
Charles J
Frank Troutfetter
Ricker Street
Clyde Ashsley
Fred Troughton
Presbyterian Hospital
Robert Warten
Writes His Thanks From Wash- 3
A Washington man Nathan Harned 621 N St NW thanks Foley Kidney Pills for relief after kidney trouble lasting years. The advertisement claims quick, tonic action and that the product is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Harned
Washington, D. C
Foley
City in Brief Highlights of Local Travel and Visits
Local notes report H A Smith of 326 Clay Street visiting a brother in Fairburn, 8 D, after 40 years apart. Albina Miller and Henry Bolte of Fenton Ia attend Lieut Fred H. Becker's funeral and return home. Dr J W Rowntree heads back tonight from Mayo Clinic gathering in Rochester Minn. Miss Dorothy C Wagner of Freeport is visiting grandparents and relatives in the city. Waterloo Shriners plan to attend BEI Kahir temple ceremony at Mason City May 26, en route by car if roads allow. Mr and Mrs Frank J Stillman of 311 Locust Street depart by auto for New England points, returning in about 30 days. Mrs Jennie C Ricker returns from Stafford's Springs Miss, health improved. G C Janney of Falls Avenue back from Ottumwa, working on converting the opera house into a hotel. will return to Ottumwa in early June to finish deal. Beautiful drawings by Winifred Unruh Selvy decorate Normal Instructor art pages. she formerly taught art in casting school. Rev A W Preston, Westminster Presbyterian pastor, attends General Assembly at Winona Lake Ind. Dr C H Parmath will preach Sunday. Coe College Girls Glee Club to sing at 5 PM. City to hold big cleanup day June 1 at Cedar Heights, not May 28. Cedar Heights school picnic scheduled in village area. W C A rummage sale set for Saturday at My Valet east of town. Advertisements note hair nets at Womans Shop 413 Syndicate Building. Mystic W will meet May 21 at Moose Hall.
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H. A. Smith
Clay Street
Fairburn
William Aes
Albina Miller
Henry Bolte
Fenton
Fred H. Becker
J. W. Rowntree
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Dorothy C. Wagner
Freeport
M. J. Farmer
Allen Street
Waterloo Shriners
Mason City
Frank J. Stillman
Locust Street
New England
Casi Tg
Winnifred
Preston
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Winona Lake
Ind
C. H. Parmotth
Coe College Girls Glee Club
KF. Parrott
Cedar Heights
Ite
Bank Awarded Judgment Against Messer Farms Company
Judge G W Wood issued a largejudgment for Black Hawk National Bank against Messer Farms Company Inc and others. The lien totals 54830.75 dollars on mortgaged farm lands with 1000 dollars in taxes and 598 dollars in attorney fees added to the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wood
Black Hawk National Bank
Messer Farms Company (Incorporated
Mavrelis Brother of Sparta Man Visits Chippewa Falls
Klearhos Mavrelis, a brother of Waterloo businessman Peter Mavrelis, has arrived in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin after nine years of war service. He was wounded three times and spent about a year and a half recuperating. His home is in Sparta Greece and he will visit here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klearhos Mavrelis
Peter Mavrelis
Waterloo
Mavrelis
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Mayrelia
Germany
Sparta
Greece
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. C. N. McMillan
Decker-Heitman
Immanuel Church
Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Rock Island Lines
Rocky Mountain Limited
Colorado Express
Rock Island
National Parks
Pacific Coast
R . Johnston
Buchani
G. C. Janney
Falls Avenue
Ottumwa
Mr. Janney
Winnifred Unruh Selvy
Normal
First Presbyterian
the Mystic W
Moose Hall
West End
Fifth St. Bridge
Syndicate
BANK
Messer Farms Company
K. Mavrelis
Goa
East Fourth &T
Sion
Firestone
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