Waterloo man Elias Harrison fatally struck by train
Elias Harrison a 66 year old Waterloo resident was struck by northbound extra train No 1676 at the Eighth street crossing of the Rock Island lines about 9 50 this morning He was taken to a private hospital with serious injuries and in critical condition though later reported stronger He was deaf and may not have seen or heard the approach of the train He lived at 110s Washington street since 1859 and had no immediate kin besides a Missouri cousin and nephews He left his boarding house with a patent ladder sales sample when the accident occurred and may have been distracted by the passing train Conductor Hassler led the train to the depot where the incident was reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Harrison
Waterloo
Eighth Street
Rock Island
Harrison
Ninth
Bluff Streets
Hassler
Washington Street
Ohio
Missouri
Henry J
May Harrison
F. M. Traphagen
Jury Excused For Rest Of Term In District Court
Clerk of the Court Bentley announced that the September jury would not be recalled as next week’s cases are settled dismissed or continued. Judge Platt refused recall for a case under fifty dollars and criticized dragging trivial cases into the district court noting heavy county costs and potential verdicts.
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Bentley
Platt
Rag Muffin Party Hosts 40 Guests on Washington Street
Misses Este Miller Elizabeth Aldrich and Grace Norris entertained about 40 guests at a rag muffin party last evening at the home of the former on Washington street. Attendees wore tacky costumes and the gathering produced a very unique photo. Light refreshments were served by Misses Viola and Alice Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este Miller
Elizabeth Aldrich
Grace Norris
Washington Street
Viola
Alice Miller
Bank Reserve Report And Local Market Notice
New York banks show a reserve excess of 9 375 950 with a weekly decline in loans by 5 863 000 and specie by 7 167 000. Net deposits fall 16 725 000 while circulation rises 42 000. I G Ronquest has disposed of his meat market on Third Avenue West with accounts to be collected between December 1 and 10. Watercolor Thanksgiving postcards at Hendersons book store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater
New York Clearing House
I. G. Ronquest
Third Avenue West
Farewell for Waterloo Priest Ends Six Years at St Marys
Father H H Forken brock preaches farewell at St Marys Sunday as students of St Marys high school host a program at the high school auditorium. They present bouquets roses and a feather set. He remains in Waterloo to oversee Seraphic Sisters hospital preparations and collect remaining pledges until the hospital is finished. Father Henry Rohlmann arrives from Dubuque to assume duties December 3 with a vacation beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Forkenbrook
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's High School
Father Forkenbrock
Mother Vita
Seraphic Sisters’ Hospital
Waterloo
St. Louis
Henry Rohlmann
Dubuque
City in brief Fancy Eye Glass and Spectacle vases for Xmas
Waterloo items note Mrs. C Cadwallader improving at 19 Jefferson street after pneumonia. Mrs Mary Couden of Michigan City arrives to visit Dr and Mrs Heverly. Waterloo lodge to meet at Masonic temple for Brother Shipton funeral. Anna Miller to lead vesper at W C A. S E Bentley vs Iowa Mausoleum Co action on commissions. J C Munger recovering after operation in Houston. ad urged to visit Majestic when in doubt.
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Mary Couden
Michigan City
Mich
Waterloo
F. Heverly
A.M
A. M
Masonic Temple
Brother Shipton
Anna Miller
S. E. Bentley
The
Iowa Mausoleum Co
Kirmesse Crowds Continue At Ellis Hall Bazaar
The Kirmesse draws large crowds each evening to Ellis hall hosted by the St. Mary's church ladies. Myers' orchestra plays tonight, a chicken pie supper runs 5 to 9, and booths offer attractive goods. The bazaar runs through Thursday with a Thanksgiving dinner from 11 to 2 and hot suppers nightly.
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Ellis’ Hall
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Myers’ Orchestra
Waterloo High School Forum Society Thanksgiving Program
The Thanksgiving program by the Forum Literary society of Waterloo High School West delighted a large audience. Farces, musical numbers, readings and other acts were well performed. Miss Winnifred Hate led the musical features and Miss Mary Starr oversaw the elocution numbers, both deserving praise for their pupils.
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Forum Literary Society
Waterloo High School West
Winnifred Hate
Mary Starr
Service League Founded At Y W C A For Charity Work
A Service league was organized at the Y W C A rooms with elections to be held on Sunday Dec 17. The aim is to find needs and opportunities for service and recruit girls to meet them through reading to the aged visiting the sick and lightening burdens of life for those in distress. The group will cooperate with city charity organizations to locate those in need.
Revival services at St. Pauls M. E. Church
Revival services at St. Pauls M. E. Church continue tomorrow with worship at 10 a.m. for Sunday school and a 10 o'clock sermon by Mr. Forsythe on Have You Received the Holy Spirit Since or When You Believed. An address by Air Forsythe is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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St. Pauls M. E
Forsythe
Local Talks and Services Scheduled at Community School
Men discuss Hot Shots or the Devil's Stew Pan while Mrs Forsythe speaks to women on A Woman's Opportunity at John Fiske school. Special prayers tomorrow at 6 30 pm led by the pastor and Mr Forsythe speaks on Conscience Is It a Guide at 7 50 pm. No services tonight due to rest day. services resume Monday evening.
Local Dentists Elect Officers at Waterloo Meeting
Cedar Falls Nov 25 Special At the Waterloo District Dental meeting held yesterday officers were elected President Dr H A Kinnan Marshalltown Vice president Dr C R Hoxie Waterloo Secretary Dr D A Collison Marshall Treasurer Dr H A Boysen Waterloo Counsel Dr J G Hildebrand Waterloo and Dr A J Mueller the retiring president In his address he offered hints on preventative dentistry Dr J W Conzett of Dubuque was given a leather traveling bag as a gift and many Waterloo dentists participated in the clinics
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo
H. A. Kinnan
Marshalltown
C. R. Hoxie
D. A. Collison
H. A. Boysen
J. G. Hildebrand
A. J. Mueller
J. W. Conzett
Dubuque
Waterloo Society
Hight Poster Girls at Crystal Promise Big Vaudeville Show
Mer Wartmann of Crystal assures patrons that the first half of next week will feature the Hight Delmar Poster Girls, Delmar Troupe Parisian Acrobatic Dancers, Leo Filler violinist, G Herbert Mitchell comic stories, and Juvenile duo Brown and Brown. New motion pictures close the program with tonight’s last Circus Ketram performance at Crystal.
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Mer. Wartmann
the Crystal
Delmar
Leo Filler
G. Herbert Mitchell
Beau Brummell
Ketram
Tragedy Remains Fresh After Waterloo Rescue Mission Death
A man named Jacob Adams, despondent, considered ending his life and, days before hanging himself from a door at the Waterloo Rescue Mission, presented superintendent M. R. Hughes with his silver hunting case watch. The notice also lists a location near Togan avenue and Great Western depot, a return address at 529 Logan avenue, and a housing sale offering a corner lot and nearby modern house with terms.
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Jacob Adams
Waterloo
M. R. Hughes
Adams
Guard Notices Death by Suicide After Stranger Watch
A stranger who arrived recently in the city hanged himself with suitcase straps while a guard, Mr. Hughes, was briefly away for lunch. The body was found near two beds, and a farewell message directed his mother in Williston, North Dakota, and his year‑old daughter to be informed. Relatives arranged for the burial and shipment of the body by O'Keefe & Towne.
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Adams
Hughes
Tittle
Williston
Waterbury
O'Keefe & Towne
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Rocksland
I¢ Henderson's Book Store
Buchanan's
Houston
Tex
J. Cc. Munger
Majestic
Kirmesse
Y. W.C.A
ST. Paul's Church
Burson
Handa
Rf —Williams
Santa Claus
Waterloom
Aozen
Crystal
Togan Avenue
Great Western Depot
East Side
Laogan Avenue
West Fourth and
Bayard Street
Tayard Street
Denver Street
Detmar
Brown & Brown
Beau Brummel
Leo Fillier
Scane’s
Clothier
Isnapp
U. T. K. Shoe Co
Cowing
Jeweler
Acme Cate and
L.$. Parsons & Son
Golden Rule Gift Store
East Fourth St
Stewart-Simmons Press
Waterlown
Lowa
A. F. Gates
Stewart-Simiamons Press
Cyvs-Ac Chas. VY. Simmons
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