Splendid program by Ladies' Literary society featured
The Ladies' Literary society held a large attended Saturday program at the public library, with Mrs H. M. Reed presiding. Miss Florence Ward spoke on George Eliot's personality and letters, and Mrs A W Chaitherlin discussed Positivism and religion. Delegates were named for the third district convention in Eldora. The Young Woman's Missionary Society elected officers and announced a book secretary. Miss Agatha Waits hosted a luncheon for Miss Adah Guernsey ahead of her upcoming wedding. Unity Guild planned a shower this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Literary Society
George Ellii
A. WY. Chaitherlin
George Eliot
Miss Werd
G. B. van Arsaal
Eldora
Aes
FE. A. Boggs
J. &. Brinkman
W. H
Ciety
United Presbyterian Church
Florence Dewey
Randolph Street
G. Alda Tate
Tillie Steckelberg
Anna Davidson
Harriet Lytle
Luxcheox
Miss Agatha
Adah Guernsey
Cedar
Falls
Jefferson Street
Miss Guernsey
Miss Pearl Roberts
Glasgow
Unity Guild
Miss Watts
Wapsie Golf Club Invitational Draws Enthusiasts to Independence
Independence, Oct. 10. The Wapsie Golf Club two and a half miles up the river hosts an invitation tournament this week with many regional players. The event runs Tuesday through Thursday, and a passenger boat serves the course. In police court, Ed Davis of Ohio received ten days on the streets for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a glass transom incident. Grand Juror Karry Sargeant watched court proceedings, and Ensign Tyouglass of the Salvation Army offered help to Chief Dinneen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Wapsie Golf Club
Ed Davis
Ohio
Davis
Karry Sargeant
Brand
Ensign Tyouglass
Salvation Army Corps
Flo
Dinneen
Plans for trade extension week draw visitors to city
Visitors attracted by trade extension week fare refunds on purchases will be guided to the United States Express office at Water and Fourth as refunds are issued. The program aims to retain guests several days and boost local commerce while store participants sign the agreement and receive coupon-based refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It Ia
United States Express Company
Water
Fourth Streets
Waterloo Malleable Iron Works Expands Capacity
The Waterloo Malleable Iron Works begins major expansions at the corner of Newell and Mobile streets. A 100-foot extension to the gray iron building, 100-foot to the malleable iron building, and 80-foot to the machine shop will be added along with stores, sheds, and coal facilities. Payroll stands at 1328, with orders that could keep 400 men busy for six months. management aims to employ 400 in the foundry after completion. President Mr Langlands, who moved the firm from Massachusetts, forecasts further enlargements within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Malleable Iron Works
Irs
Newell and
Mobile Streets
Langlands
Wraterino
Massachusetts
Diamond Rumor Sparks Galloway Girls’ Engagement Fantasies
In Galloway, excitement over engagement diamonds grows as several young women boast of rings. A recent incident saw a large diamond worn to work as a joke, provoking astonishment and forgiveness requests, with observers debating if it was a bluff or a hint to a favored suitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Troops quell riot at San Carlos fortress and prison
Caracas reports troops occupied San Carlos fortress and prison after a mutiny when conspirators allied with criminals freed prisoners. Government says the revolt has no political import. Also notes Misses Kate and Mollie Peterson of Shell Rock visited the city for shopping and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
San Carlos
San Carlos Island
Kate and
Mollse Peterson
Shell Rock
Aged resident Isaac Schofield dies at Wilby Home
Isaac Schofield aged resident of Waterloo died Sunday at the J W Wilby home after a long decline from kidney trouble and blindness. He was born July 21 1832 in Fishkill New York and arrived in Iowa in 1864 moving to Waterloo in 1868. Survived by wife and five children including Mrs J W Wilby and Mrs Fred S Hayes. funeral Tuesday at 3 pm at the Wilby home under Rev E D Hull. burial Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Schofield
J. W. Wilby
Independence Avenue
Schofield
Fred S. Hayes
Nevada Street
Wilby
Fishkill
Douglass County
Sarah Ann Roe
Iowa
Ailamakee County
Waterloo
Fred
Harry Hayes
Howard
Roy Hayes
Chicago
Roy Tracy
New York
Jennie Parker
Spooner
Minn
E. D. Hull
Grace M, RB
Mystery denied in New York wife returns home
Mrs Louis Haderer was summoned to New York by telegram about her ill mother then hurried back after a five hour visit due to a second telegram from her husband. Neighbors and reports suggested she had mysteriously left Waterloo for Paris but she denies longing for the French capital and says she is content in Waterloo with her husband employed at the Ellis hotel and her own prior work in a local dry goods store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Haderer
New York City
Paris
Haderer
Ellis Hotel
Licensed To Wed In Waterloo And Surrounding Areas
Edwin C. Sarset of Waterloo and Marie G Schuneman of Waterloo appear in a license notice alongside Carl S Barney of Floyd Gertrude Nelson of Rudd Willard L Spars of Waterloo and Elizabeth Raitt of Waterloo as parties seeking marriage license in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Sarset
Waterloo
Marie G. Schuneman
Carl S. Barney
Floyd Gertrude Nelson
Rudd Willard L. Spars
Elizabeth Raitt
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K. Bond
George Eliet
Mr. Cross
Young Womans
Young Woman's
Homer
Erfectiq
Smoxaises
Smobelem and
Edorless
Japan
Aginsy
Standard
Oil “Oil Company
Golf Enthusiasts
Norfolk
Neb
Meadow Grove
Clement J. Murphy
S. A. Asquith & Bro
Orran C. Rogers Company
Murphy
The
Vermont
Washington, D.C
State of
Viol
Mrs. Housen
Calumet
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