House Burned at Night in Hammond Property
Fort y years ago in The Courier report details a dwelling owned by H. W. Hammond on the hill beyond Charles McClure’s residence that burned to the ground after a lamp exploded while Mrs. Phelps was away. Neighboring aid arrived too late to stop the blaze. Byron Wright, famed for a brain pierced by two pistol bullets, returned from Wisconsin after a lengthy tour. G C Harrison sold eighty bushels of flax seed at 1 40 a bushel. A killing frost on Sept 18 19 damaged late crops and buckwheat. A Southerland from Spring Creek township reports widespread ague in his area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hammond
Byron Wright
Twenty Years Ago in Cedar Falls and Chicago Labor Moves
Twenty years ago in Cedar Falls a business death occurred while Hoff departed for Clarksville to manage the B C R N railway office as agent. Weather described as autumnal with record cold nights and forecasts of a light winter. Hog prices rose from 5 90 to 6 20. farmers held hogs for higher returns. Licenses issued for Walter E Johnson and Mabel Anderg and for Harry B Nauman and Louisa Lingelbach. Democratic county convention nominations named Charles E Ashley for Representative J L Hagerman for Treasurer George W Barnes for Sheriff Irvin B Lichty for Superintendent and M L Newton for Surveyor Dr O J Fullerton named Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hagerman
George W. Barnes
Irvin
B. Lichty
M. L. Newton
O. J. Fullerton
A Whiff of Old Gloucester and Aunt Mary’s Pie
An Iowa writer visits Gloucester Massachusetts and meets Aunt Mary who guides a tour of a colonial attic and the town’s seafaring history. The piece captures the harbor, ships, and enduring New England character including Aunt Mary’s famed apple pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Massa
Iowa
New England
Mary
Far West
West
Boston
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Waterloo
Heeperns
Longfellow
Italy
Philadelphia
Rudyard Kipling
James Connolly
Chamber plans booster trips to widen Waterloo trade links
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce members propose arranging periodic trade excursions to neighboring towns in Iowa. The plan, to be discussed at the next meeting, would use city garages to pool autos and invite business people from Allison Grundy Center Independence Vinton Waverly Tama New Hampton and others to visit Waterloo for reciprocal trade benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo
Iowa
Call L. Minksley
Allison
Grundy Center
Independence
Vinton
Waverly
Tama
New Hampton
Glad
Miss Wagner Enters St Francis Convent in Dubuque
Miss Cecelia M. Wagner of 501 Saxon Street has entered St Francis Convent in Dubuque to pursue becoming a Catholic sister. Also note a Chicken Supper at First Lutheran Church on Maple and High on Thursday evening from 5 until served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia M. Wagner
F. G. Wagner
Saxon Street
Dubuuque
St. Francis Convent
First Lutheran Church
Corner Maple and
High Streets
Altruism and the duty to report losses
The writer argues that reporting thefts and serious wrongs, even if personal benefit seems unlikely, can prevent future harm. She cites lingerie stolen from a salt cave on a railway trip and delayed telegrams harming a dying husband, urging readers to act for the common good despite personal loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cameron
New Depot Construction Starts in Brandon by Black Hawk Co
Work on the walls and superstructure of the Wo OC F N depot at Brandon begins this week. Black Hawk Construction Co of this city handles the project and has been shipping materials to Brandon to prepare for rapid progress. Completion is expected in a comparatively short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Black Hawk Construction Company
Wedding Bells and Social News Highlight Waterloo Circle
Wedding reports from Waterloo detail Miss Jessie Manson and Mr George Garrett son wedding at the Place home with choir, flower bouquets, and musicians. Mrs Robertson, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. couple to reside at The Colonial after a honeymoon. Also noted are the morning marriage of Mrs Margaret Hugerson and Jacob Goswiller at St Marys Church and other society notices including Delta Delta Club and Royal Neighbors gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Manson
George No Garrettson
A. M
Fourth Street
H.W. Reherd
First Presbyterian
Helene Balliett
Marclh
Lohengrin
Mra Cc
W. Robertson
Louis Alberti
Waterloo
East High
Anderry Hall
Lake Forest
Garrettson
Huntington
Iowa State Bank
East
M. G. Cadwell
Colonial
Margaret Hugerson
Jacob H. Goswiller
St. Mary's Church
Father Rohlman
Susie Gouwiller
Mendelssohn
Iowa Street
Migses Mame
Susie Goswiller
Chicago
Sadie Louise Raps
John J. Forster
Seattle
Miss Raps
Lyon & Healy Music Co
H. J. Raps
Forster
Canadian Pacific
Pere Marquette Road
Local News Roundup From Waverly Visitors and Trades
Waverly daily notes residents and visitors to Waterloo, Denver, Dubuque and Rochester. It records movements of Nettie Goodspeed, Mrs. Bowman, Will Temple, Mary Cretzmeyer, Mina Hanner, H G Schell, George Hunt, W. W. Getts and others. A land sale features John Wente selling a farm for 284 an acre to Wil Struckmier of Waverly. Several residents plan visits and medical trips, with trips to Rochester for care and Denver for relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Temple
Waterloo
Mary Cretzmeyer
Mina Hanner
H. G. Schell
Denver
George Hunt
W. W. Getts
St. Ans~gar
Lubins
Co. D. Cass
F. H. Dibble
Ernest Winkler
Oelwein
M. Gurrier
Nashua
And
Preston Hinds
John Wente
Wil Struckmier
Waverly
Werte
Eli O T. Gragssfield
Helen
Rochester
Min
Henrietta Green
Bessie
Dubuque
Fred Jensen
C. G. W. Depot
Hessel Knight
West
Great Western Station
William Soldwich
Chicago
Louw Galyean
Eldeen Club Meeting At Mrs. Martin Home
The Eldeen club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. R. E. Martin at 818 West Firat Street. The show a chicken supper will be enjoyed at the German Lutheran chitchh and all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Circle
Majestic Theatre
Eldeen Club
R. E. Martin
West Firat Street
Neighborhood Row Aired in Court
Mrs. Carrie Wilson was fined seven dollars in police court this morning for using profane and obscene language. She pleaded not guilty but witnesses testified she called Mrs. H. T. Owens profane names and used indecent language with her husband. Owens was arrested on information filed by Wilson and received the same fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wilson
Wilson
H. T. Owens
Owens
New Restaurant to Open in Fisher Block at 222 Fifth Street
Fixtures are being installed and arrangements completed for the opening of Joe Clark's new restaurant in the Fisher block at 222 Fifth Street. Mr Mark will open his new establishment for business and conduct an up-to-date eating house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Clark
Fisher Block
Lasast Fifth Street
Mark
Water loo Hardware Co expands with new branch store
The Water loo Hardware Co. began business on Sycamore twelve years ago offering low cash prices. It grew enough to open a branch on Sycamine street while the main shop remains at Sixth and Market. The article notes rise in profits and mentions a New York investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Hardware Co
D. Hanna
Sycamine Street
Chickerinme
New York State
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The
Courier
Wisconsin
GC. Harrison
Spring Creek Township
Cedar Falls
Hoff
Clarksville
Geismar
A. Israel
Clothing Act
Walter E. Johnson
Mabel Anderg
Harry B. Nauman
Louisa Lingelbach
Charles E. Ashley
Old Gloucester
Richard Coekland
Pant
Wellmasters
East Side High School
HU mM. Whiteside
Harold Mandeville
Marian Cooley
Zethagathians
Zethagathian Literary Society of
Erwin Sage
Ronald Reed
Louise Beck
Lucile Bentley
Lloyd Hoofnagle
Fred Becker
Society News
Manson-Garrettson
Delta SA Delta Club
Isabel Faar
Alice Paron
South Street
Elizabeth Wisner
Eason
Sqash Hall
WSN
ML Ww. A
Soash Hall
Knights OF the Maccabees
Knights of the Macabees
O. UV. W
Klitke Circle
George Meffert
White Circle
Sog Town Street
Express
Onda
Waverly Daily Dispatch
Hilda Hayes
Waterloo Evening Courier
Teferson St
Geo
F. Hunt
East Breaner Ave
Nettie Goodspeed
W. R. Bowman
Gal- Lye
D. M. Andrews
Stubbs
Tipton
Upper
Fr Munger
Pleaby
Minnesota
Miss Stubbs
Mise Miram Stubs
Domn Bathes
Barclay
Lamson
Central Stock & Grain Company
Park Bldg
Cleveland
COL
OIG ET Bla Stree
Waterloo, Lowa
California
Pacific Northwest
Rock Island
Letane
Quate
Dt. Ryan
Apt
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