Morris Motor Co. Secures Plot Through Thruway Block
One of the year’s large transfers saw C A M artis of the Morris Motor Car Company buy ground behind the Morris garage on Fifth Street to Sixth Street with 120 feet on Sixth and 150 feet deep. The land extends through the block, totaling 240 feet on Fifth and 420 feet on Sixth. Purchased from George G Cook, it includes a frame livery stable site and land leased from Dr G A Scott. Value cited as well over 50 000. Company aims to gain space for expanding Morris Motor Car business, planning future improvements and a utility floor addition of 60 by 90 feet costing about 10 000, plus a recent 40 by 80 feet addition at nearly 15 000. Frontage on Sixth likely for exit only.
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C. A. Martis
Morris Motor Car Conpany
Morris Garage
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Morris
G. Cook
G. A. Scott
Morris Motor Car Company
Morris Company
Iowa
Morris Holding
Vifth
H. A. Maine Company
Son of Minister’s Son Held in Omaha Mob Lynching Case
In Omaha two Chicago youths William Robinson 15 and Kenneth Coates 16 are jailed for alleged mob ties linked to a courthouse lynching. Both fled Chicago to avoid school and were employed washing dishes in a restaurant while held without bail awaiting investigation and possible indictment.
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Omaha
Chicago
Wiliam Robinson
Kenneth Coates
Young Robinson
Mr. Robinson
McCormick Theological Seminary of
Robinson
Coates
Waverly Legion Post Receives Charter Amid Local Notices
Waverly Post No. 176 American Legion has received its charter. The report lists many local veterans from Waverly who served in the war. A high school gathering occurred in the school auditorium last week with notable attendees.
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Waverly Post of
American Legion
Waverly
Waverly Post
Waterloo
McQuillan
Charles City
Knights of Columbus
Woodring and Son
Donald
Toledo
Woodring
Andrew Richtine
Westgate
Coddington and
Lard
Charles Brodle
LeRoy Township
Henry Sturdevant
Canby
Minn
Tister
W. Wever
Alice
Woleanor Wilson
F.neup
Grinnell
Donald Breeks
Sugar
Miles
Alice Uranier
Chicago
Erne
Osther
Ames
W. B. Cramer
New York City
Lauer
Waterville
Theagre Bruehrer
West Bremer Avenue
Gil Wallenschlager
Brighton
Colo
Mortuary notices from Waterloo and nearby areas
Obituary notices for Mrs. Rosalie Ewald of Waterloo age 75 and Mrs. Elsie Orvis Cohn of near Cedar Falls, detailing births, marriages, survivors, service plans, and burial arrangements. Also brief items on other local deaths and military training notes affecting public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Orvis Cohn
Elsie Elizabeth Orvis Cohn
C. H. Orvis
Cedar Falls
Cohn
Shell Rock
Robert Cohn
Harrisonville
N. Orvis
Minnesota
Irene Griffith
Peek Street
Waterloo
Mable Petrie
Montour
Anna Leonard
Quincey Street
F. F. Orvis
Kistner Mortuary
Edward E. Tourtellot Civil Engineer Memorandum
Edward E. Tourtellot, civil engineer in Oclwein, the town municipal drainage and architectural services leader, handles land surveying, estimates, and reports from City Hall. Residence listed as Black 995. Office contact Off 505.
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Asso
See
C. FE
Edward EB. Tourtellot
Oclwein
Auto Crash Kills One on Capital Streetcar
Private Edward Southers, driver of an army rotor track, died after a collision between a streetcar and a truck near Walter Reed Military Hospital. Six other passengers on the car were seriously injured as the truck overturned and the streetcar front was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Edward Southers
Walter Reed Military Hospital
Military rail work described amid war efforts
The passage praises railway labor and military mobilization, noting vast work by railroad men, construction of many miles of standard track, and the courage shown by workers and soldiers during intense battles. It highlights dedication and sacrifice in support of the war effort.
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Wien
Cotilta
Juste
Batte
Salaries Raised But No Money in Sight
City vote increases police, fire, and health department pay by 25 a month totaling 2500000 yearly, but officials say no funds exist to cover the raises. Delegates to a military surgeons convention opened here today with reports of discussions and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Fife
Wiretiatky Ds
Hampton Service Men Remembered At Friday Ceremony
A fragmentary notice honors Hampton service members with a Friday ceremony. Names and details are incomplete in the readable text, but the event is marked as a tribute to military personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Night Members of Yaw Meter Wand Tram
Fragmentary OCR notes show unclear names and numbers about a tram trip or event. Readable bits mention a group or crew and a route or destination, but key details remain obscured. The text hints at a transport or travel item with candid references to times and participants, requiring corroboration.
World Series Losses Trigger Compensation Debate
An unclear report cites a discussion on compensation of 1900 dollars plus expenses related to a world series event. The source text includes garbled phrases and undefined names, but references a payment or settlement and costs tied to a major series. Details on parties, dates, and exact actions are not fully clear.
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Sigmaringen
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Germany
America
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Wiliam Ewald
J. A. Winninger
San Jose
Cal
Maurice Kohen
John H. Seeland
Detroit
Mich
Agnes
Conrad Momberger
Calvary Cemetery
Doday
Brieg
Upean
Atorryw
Gen. Allen
Margaret AL Muntyire
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Liverpool
Daniel McIntyre
Traore
Dts
MeIntyre
Destigt
Dakota
Burgess
Bites Ledson
Mercedes
Cals Veter
da Vorte City
McIntyre
Methodist Episcopal Ehurch
Kistner ¢Hapel
la Morte City
James AL Edwares
James A. Mdwatse
Hister
Jo. Bulse
Ankeny Surees
Gladbrook
Hi. Hise
Virustone
Oma Tie Miller
Atherton
Kattelen
Ae Aly
West Welliveton
Bern
Arden Deri
Owas
Tal Milo
Hutteteng
Stites Chaed
Altel
Iran
Aten Engily
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
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Lillie A. Arnett
Orice
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Tla Associated Press
Speingfeld
W., C.F. & N. Railway Company
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R. E. Russell
Black Hawk
Acetic
Ali
Western Outfitters
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F. R. Nice
A. W. Adams
C. A. Waterbury
Home Coal Company
West Mullan Ave
Paris
Hansen & Hansen
East Fourth Street
Matilde
Qeathebog
Bepmaig
Bette
Pete Poe
Murer
Satan
Asnodiatad Press
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