Attorney Knapp Fights Ownership Claim in Diamond Ring Case
The case A Greenberg vs Ames T Knapp unfolds as Knapp denial of fraud in securing a diamond ring from plaintiff for 75. He asserts Bertha McMillan as pawnor and George Nelson as owner, holding the ring pending title adjustments and seeking Nelson brought in as a party for the January 1912 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Greenberg
Ames T. Knapp
Ack Hawk
Knapp
Pike & Knapp
Bertha McMillan
George Nelson
J. D. Liffring
Iowa City
Iowa
Nelson
Plantiff
Legal notice fragment on possession and costs
A court filing states if the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the ring he must repay the defendant $7 and cover costs. The answer is sworn before notary James T. Knapp, the defendant in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Knapp
Brown Defeats Jack Hackensick in Long Wrestling Bout
Carl Brown weighing 148 pounds faced Jack Hackensick at Kilgin Idaho in a one hour and thirty minute match with no fall. The referee awarded the victory to Brown after Hackensick used various forms of dirty wrestling. Brown scheduled to wrestle Dad House next Wednesday in West Linton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Waterloo
Jack Hackensick
Kilgin
Brown
Hinckensick
West
Linton
Dad House
Juniors Open Surprise Box at Logan Avenue Church
Fifty-one juniors opened their three month old surprise box at Logan Avenue Evangelical Church yesterday finding 11 dollars and 45 cents to aid church finances. Revival began with strong attendance and several conversions. A juvenile choir of 30 and an adult choir of 21 aided services. Bible readings start daily at 2 30, with children's services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 4 15 starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Avenue
Electricians Seek Protection Through State Bill
Waterloo Central Labor Union plans a bill for Iowa legislature to require proper examination of electricians to prove competency. The move aims to protect workers and the public from electrical accidents and electrocutions linked to street car, telephone, and electric company crews. The union will seek support from A. Urick, president of the state federation of labor, to push the measure through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Central Labor Union
Iowa
Waterloo Electrical Workers
Central Labor Body
Urick
State Federation of Labor
Crystal Theater Presents Finest Motion Pictures and Music
The Crystal shows 3090 feet of new motion pictures with first run fare. Operator Shep Owen is renowned in the state for top quality. Mile Close performs with a beautiful contralto voice and stellar singing. A trio of skilled musicians handles the musical portion, completing a superb program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shep Owen
Mile
Close
The
Crystal
Temperature report and local travel notes from Laford visit
The record notes a high of 53 and low of 60 degrees with marks from Buchanan Optical Co. on October 20. William Galloway J W Henderson and K Hudson returned from Laford Cau after business and a brief vacation visiting the Galloway farms and reporting everything in fine shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Nightra A.m
Reece Bys
William Galloway
J. W. Henderson
K. Hudson
Laford
Cau
Galloway Farms
Death tolls mark two aged women in Iowa and Wisconsin
Mrs. Maria Carlisle, born Maria Helm in 1822, died at 40 in Benton County Iowa after a life spanning Michigan, Freeport Illinois and Port City. Funeral Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Methodist church. Also Mrs. Augusta Wiese Schultz, born 1838 in Prussia, died after two days of heart trouble at 73 in Appleton and nearby areas. Funeral Thursday at Evangelical church with Rev. Wilk officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Vorte City
Marfa
Carlisle
Universal Reaper
Walter Carlisle
Maria Helm
French Creek
Chantaigua County
Michigan
Freepark
Benton County
Vinton
Harrison
James Carelisle
Carlisle's Grove
Ga Porte City
Charlotte Hawkins
J. J. Carlisle
Nampa
Idaho
Shelby Carlisle
Ial
Carl A. Schultz
Sehinlanke
Prussia
Augusta Wiese
Chicago
Appleton
Wwis
la Putie
Schultz
F. Schultz
Marshall County
Lena
R. A. Schultz
Sigourner
Myre
Schultzy
Sas
Freeman Evangelical Church
Ife
Wilk
Premiums for Restowa Fruit Exhibit in Wrterlon
North western exhibits to be judged November 24 76 at the city hall with free admission. Charles Gardner urges fruit and flower displays with liberal premiums for apples seedlings corn potatoes nuts and blossoms. Membership costs 1 per year to support annual meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Th. Gardner
Ovary
Gardner
Unis
Veteran Burlington conductor found dead at home
Henry Goodell a veteran passenger conductor on the Burlington route and brother of General Manager ee Goodell of the Great Northern railroad was found dead in his bed at his home in this city Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Henry Goodell
Ee Goodell
Great Northern Railroad
Papal Delegate Falconio Called to Rome Consistory
Diomede Falconio papal delegate elevated to cardinalate along with Archdioceses O'Connell and Parley of New York summoned to Rome consistory on November 27. Official notice of the appointment received by Monsignor Falconio as three prelates likely sail by November 10. Chicken Pie supper at First M. E. church 25 cents on October XL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manù Seignor
Diomede Falconio
O'Connell
Boston
Parley
New York
Rome
Monsignor
Falconia
Funeral attendance follows Waterloo high school's P E B Ritz
P E B Ritz head of the commercial department at Waterloo high school was called to Iowa City yesterday by news of his sister in law s death. Mrs Ritz had been with her for over a week and they will remain until after the funeral. Peter Sulanne Waterloo Ida Zupper Waterline Cert Bf at First MM Fe ehured "hirken Ple supper 1a cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EB. Ritz
Waterloo High School
Iowa City
Labor Officials Arrive For Mass Meeting Of Striking Shopmen
International vice president Joseph Ryan arrives from Chicago to address workers at Labor Temple as A J Urick of the State Federation of Labor is expected in from Des Moines. Local speakers discuss strike updates while reports say the railroad may end non union feeding at the shops. W L Ickes, Thames Central Railroad traveling engineer, returns from Memphis after a southern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ryan
Rollermakers’ Union
Chicago
Labor Temple
A. J. Urick
State
Ferleration of Labor
Des Moines
Waterloo
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Bertha Mcwillan
Ing
Tnefendant
Post
Memory Singers
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Jack Aackensigk
Maria Carlisle
Restowa
Falconio
M. E. Church
Peter Sulanne
Ida. Zupper
Waterline
Duchanan
Syndicate
I. C
W. L. Ickes
Thames Gentral Railroad Company
Memphis
Tenn
Taggart
Rysta Theatre
Majestic Theatre
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