Thinksome Man Killed Fourteen in Ax Murders Streak
The report links ex convict Charles Marzyek to a string of ax murders across Colorado Springs Monmouth and Ellsworth, Kansas. Mrs Minnie Wopat claims Marzyek sought vengeance after a forgery and wheat stealing case, leading a nine person Slav community to fear further attacks as a posse searches nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esworth
Kan
Charles Marzyek
William Showman
Colorado Springs
Wayne
Burnham
Monmouth
Ilo
Minnie Wopat
Marzayek
Vopat
Marzyek
Dra Lloyd
Marayek
Maravek
Marzyck
James Wopat
Minnie Vonpat
Marzren
Wopat
John Kate
Shaw Man
Marzrek
Jota Katke
Katkes
Emile
Annie
Mary
Ellsworth
Wayn
William F. Dawson
Shell Rock Boy Making Good in Washington
Stanley, a former Shel Rock resident, after graduating from Waterlon Business, joined Smith, Vichty & Hillman Co then moved to the development under civil service ruler. He writes friends that he received his third raise in salary in nine months in Washington. He now earns 1268 dollars per year as a clerk in charge of twelve typewriters and three messengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Stanley
Shel Rock Bhees
Waterlon
Emleza
Smith, Vichty & Hillman Co
Tater
Washington
Formear
Enuirte
Walnut Baptist church basement rummage sale notice
A rummage sale will be held in the basement of the Walnut Baptist church on Friday October AO. Doors open at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnutee Baptist Church
St Pauls M E Program Friday in Worn Tone
The Epworth league at St Pauls M E church presents a musical and literary program Friday evening with a small admission fee. Highlights include trombone solo Crarg Heald piano duets Mrs Waters and Charlotte Johnson and multiple readings by Laura Winterowd Selene Storm Mabel Smith Frances Fleming Alberta Woodring Roberta Heald and others plus a cornet solo Clarence Dewey and a men's quartet. A pantomime and solo by Paul Keller rounds out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of
Mr. Schermerhorn
Mabel Smith
Nuet
Alberta Woodring
Wade
Mrs. Woodring
Esther Peek
Frances Fleming
Cornet
Clarence Dewey
Paul Keller
Hawkeye Oil Company's Record at Cattle Show Booth
About 4000 people registered at Hawkeye Oil booth during the cattle show week. At week’s end a barrel of Faultless Anti Carbon Auto Oil was awarded to G. P. Walters of Cedar Falls and a barrel of Faultless Stock Dip to stockman Wm. Eakle near Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Oil Company
G. P. Walters
Cedar Falls
Wm. Eakle
YW G A Starts Contes In 15 Day Hospitality Contest
The YWCA launches a hospitality contest to engage 100 girls across five teams led by Anna Miller Evelyn McQuilkin Mary Olson Lulu Barnes and Fatha Coleman. Teams host new visitors at the association rooms with color coded groups and entry cards tracked for attendance. Physical work options bolster membership with 50 cent rebates for every new member plus affordable gym suits. An open night next Monday offers a free lesson to all interested girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Miller
Evelyn McQuilkin
Mary Olson
Lulu Barnes
Fatha Coleman
Waterloo West School Cards Explain Student Progress
A word of explanation on pupil reports from Waterloo west schools notes that six weekly cards detail attendance deportment and grades for each pupil above kindergarten. Cards issued each period inform parents of their child’s work and should be delivered the same day. duplicates available if not received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo West
A. T. Hawkill
Srhonts
Hudson area license listing for firearm and potato sale
A fragment lists licenses to residents including William Smith and Mary Boyer in Hudson and Charles Orvis in Waterton and notes potatoes priced at 75 cents per bushel at Elghmeys with potential labelling oddities in the source text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Smith
Hudson
Mary E. Boyer
Charles H. Orvis
Waterton
Tuer Orvis
Cena
Grand Inaugural at Minnesota University Initiates Era
Dr. George Edgar Vincent was inaugurated president of the University of Minnesota in a ceremony in the armory. Preceded by a major armory meeting, the event drew leaders from 139 colleges and universities and a large Minnesota alumni contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
The
West
George Edgar Vincent
University of Minnesota
University
America
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Charles van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Albert Ross Hill
University of Missouri
John H. Findley
College of the City of New York
Minnesota
Vincent
Cyrus Northrop
Plan for State Booster Club Meeting in Davenport
Davenport Oct 18 The high state booster meeting tomorrow and Saturday shows promise of success. About half the delegates to the Iowa municipalities convention will stay over to join the league of commercial clubs. A move will seek to rename the organization Iowa Business League to broaden scope and include individuals from smaller towns lacking clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
League of Iowa
League of Commercial Clubs
Iowa Business League
Aged Hunter Applies for Hawk County License
George R. Norris, an old soldier living on Rhen Street in Black Hawk County, visited County Auditor Rainbow to renew a hunter's license. He appears around 64 and jokes about rabbits ducks and squirrels. Rainbow notes Norris's spirit and says others may follow his lead as age approaches ninety in local hunting tradition.
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Black Hawk County
George R. Norris
Rhen Street
Norris
Rainbow
Mr. Norris
Mr. Rainbow
Verdict for Girts in breach suit against Miss Smith
Jury verdict found for the defendant in Russell G. Griswold's $50,900 breach of promise suit against Miss Helen Woodruff Smith of Stanford Connecticut. The decision was announced in New York on October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girts
New York
Russell G. Griswold
Helen Woodruff Smith
Stanford, Conn
Magnificent Special Train Carries 134 El M. Flanders Men
A lavish study in rail hospitality unfolds as a Studebaker designed special train, carrying 134 El M. F. and Flanders personnel, newspaper men, and railway officials travels from Omaha to Detroit. The luxury consist includes four 16 section sleepers, an observation car, a diner, and a buffet library car. Frank Shaw oversaw the trip with Archie R. Wylie directing operations. The party departs Omaha, stops at Waterloo, and returns via Michigan Central routes, with billing and auditing for meals and cigars handled through the buffet car.
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Tlinois Central
Omaha
Petroit
Mich
Dnd
EL M. F
Flanders
Frank Shaw
Studebaker Corporation
Archie R. Wylie
Wylie
Taft
Illinois Central
Cal. Sam North
W. R. Israel
Detroit
J. O. Morrisey
Dubuque
D. Mr. Carr
Motorist
C. 4H. Cabaniss
Norfolk Daily News
Walter F. Darner
The
Lincoln Star
Hugh Moore
Sioux City Journal
Mr. Uhl
Omaha News
Bee and World- Herald of
Keller
E. M. UT
Galloway
Waterloo
Farmer
Automobile Men Hall
Buffet
Michigan Central
Chicago
Automobile Factory
Waterlan
Welack
Central
E. M. Jensen
F. AT. Dow
Amusements: The Sign and the Mouse at Waterloo Saturday
The United Play company brings The Lion and the Mouse to Waterloo with seats on sale Friday at 1 pm. Strong local demand and renowned troupe fill the cast for a carefully staged performance. Also next week the Harvey stock company presents Wife In Name Only with 14 actors, vaudeville acts, and special scenery. ladies free Monday. prices 10 20 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klein
the Waterloo
United Play Company
Harvey Stock Company
Waterloo
Harvey Company
Dubuque
Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Ark J. Freeman Claim
Arkansas official Ark J. Freeman credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing his severe kidney trouble. He states one large bottle cured him and he has not been bothered since and recommends it, noting available at H W Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Ark J. & Freeman
Foley
H.W. Taggart
The Fortune Hunter at Waterloo Theatre Friday
Waterloo theatre sets Friday October 20 for The Fortune Hunter starring Fred Niblo with a charming American comedy. The cast remains intact except for Josephine Cohan replacing Betty Graham, and the production is billed as a profound hit likely to draw capacity crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Theatre
Fred Niblo
Winchell Smith
Sliss Josephine Cohan
Betty Graham
Mabray Declares Reform After Swindle Case
Des Moines October 18 J Mabray a reformed convict swore to the Pottawattamie county grand jury at Council Bluffs that he would help the state by naming others connected with his swindling. He met attorney general George Cosson and discussed indictments while awaiting Fort Leavenworth release. He said he aimed to be square and cough up names as demanded by the state. The piece notes Cosson pressed him to testify against others connected to his “mikes” and that Mabray’s Leavenworth sentence ends this month. He remarked about eye trouble and displayed a cigar as Cosson lit it. Also a brief ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mabray
Pottawattamie County
Grand Jury
Council Bluffs
George Cosyon
State House
Fort Leavenworth
Cosson
Carta
Rrand
Mikes
Kansas
Notes From The Y M C A Meeting At Cedar Falls
Good attendance at the Y M C A get together at the VY Apa A last evening followed by supper. Prof. C. L Caleroyve of Cedar Falls spoke briefly. S H Liliestrand presided as toastmaster. F M Devendorf reported progress on building improvements. A cafeteria is likely to be established. the location is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VY. Apa. A
C. PL Caleroyve
Cedar Falls
S. H. Liliestrand
Serratory F. M. Devendorf
Afra
Last sale pushed to sell remaining Waterloo hotel lots
Fifty Water loo business men will devote four days next week to pushing the sale of Hagerman and Downing Place lots, about 200 days of work. Sales run 400 dollars per lot with 100 dollars in five percent preferred stock. J E Sedgwick is trustee of the building fund. every sale hinges on hotel construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hagerman and
Downing Place
G. c. Janney
Northwestern Land & Investment Co
Gladatone Hotel
Alrready
Jefferson Street
J. E. Sedgwick
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Sporting Editor Ben Benjamin Dies in Oakland at 50
San Francisco reports the death of Ben Benjamin sporting editor of the Chronicle after a long illness. A 30 year veteran, he was 50. Born in Australia, he worked as a printer there before moving to the United States in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Ben Benjamin
The
Chronicle
Oakland
Benjamin
Australia
Piano For Sale of Trade In Farm Trade
Nearly new piano valued at 5906 offered for sale or trade. Farm stock accepted as part payment. Phone 2173 Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Notice of hearing on Barron will in Iowa district court
In Black Hawk County Iowa in the September term 1911 the district court notifies all to hear proof of the alleged last will of G A Barron deceased filed opened and read Monday October 30 1911. Dated October 15 1911 S M Bentley Clerk District Court
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G. A. Barron
S. M. Bentley
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Cloak Department
IFS Safe
Shell Rock Boy
ST. Paul's
M. E
G. A
Cos
Cctor Wylie
TL. C
E.ag
Jennie £. Blenis
H. R. Lee
F. and Flanders
Magray
H. W. Taggart
Stone Hotel
Sporting Editor
State of Iowa
Gorham’s
Mullinery
Avenue
Gorham
East Fourth Street
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