La Porte Garage Changes Hands In Local Deal
Ed McChane and Simon Wersteller become new proprietors of the La Porte City garage in a deal with Paul Clement. Clement sells to take a salaried post in Algona. Both new owners run farms nearby and will hire staff, with Oakland and Hupmobile cars on display. Family notices and social items follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Roll
Vinton
Aruba
Cato
Ife
Fertrude Gelrer
Dukofin
Troy Arriba
la Porte Garage
Ed. McChane
Simon Everstoteer
la Porte City
Paul Clement
Mr. Clement
Algona
Algotia
Messrs. McChane
Wersteller
Waterloo considered site for large motor truck factory
A Waterloo resident reports a prospective motor truck factory may relocate to Waterloo. Representatives will meet with the Chamber of Commerce as samples arrive this week. If approved, plans for immediate move will be drawn. The plant seeks an ideal, isolated location with a ready Midwest market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
Two Husbands Ordered to Bond Wives for Support
Two husbands charged with deserting their wives and families were arraigned before Justice Starry and Tullay. Each was ordered to post bonds to provide adequate support in the future. William Fountain surrendered after a police report by his brother in law Edward Nennis. J M Blidenberg faced charges of deserting Mina and their children and turned himself in upon learning of the arrest warrant. He had been located at Vinton prior to Waterloo surrender.
Frank Heskett to Operate Demonstration Farm
Frank Heskettt, living north of Dewar, will operate the demonstration farm opened by C. R. Hutcheson and M. L. Bowman along Independence road three miles from Waterloo. Heskettt takes possession March 1. Workers will drain and start work soon. Night School at College of Commerce begins October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tweskett
Dewar
C. R. Hutcheson
M. L. Bowman
Independence Road
Waterloo
Mr. Heskett
Waorkimen
College of Commerce
Funeral services for Benjamin Broadbent Tuesday
Benjamin Broadbent died yesterday at his Bennington township home. Funeral for the English born pioneer will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence with Rev. J A Haehlen officiating and burial in Dunkerton. He came to America at age 42, lived in Michigan sixteen years, moved to Town in 1865, and married Liza Jane Marquis on December 25, 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Sheadbent
Bennington Township
J. A. Haehlen
Calvary Evangelical Church
Dunkerton
England
Mr. Broadbent
Fibbleeston
America
Michigan
Liza Jane Marquis
Broadbent Family Recalled In Local Notice
The Broadbent family, early county settlers, resided in Janesville and Dunkerton before returning to the farm five years ago. Mr Broadbent joined the Methodist Episcopal church after leaving England’s Episcopal church. Mrs Broadbent died August 2 this year. Two sons, Henry of this city and Arthur at the old home in Bonninton township, survive along with five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Dunkerton
Broadbent
Episcopal Church of England
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Broadbent
Arthur Broadbent
Bonnington Township
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Cartain
LaPorte Daily Bulletin
Mies Maude Longaker
Waterloo Evening -Urer
Farmers’ Tel 91
H.G. Adams
Main Street
la Porte
Mr. Adams
Tid McChaie and
Simon Kerstetter
Garas
Simo
Lottis Sun
Mr. i
Will Worcester
Agnes Digtion
FL W. Kilae
Roy E. Wagner
W. P. North
Risedh
Cidvertisement
Frank Heskett
East Fourth Street
United States
Marsh Place Bidg
New York
Sealscora Ward
Messalines
Thor
Peess.coops
Norst
Iowa
Muasing
Forest Mills
Women and Children
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