Death of Ezra A Maxwell Noted Waterloo Lawyer
Ezra A Maxwell longtime Waterloo lawyer and community figure died at 2 05 am at his home 734 West Second street following months of illness including rheumatism heart trouble and Bright's disease Born January 30 1873 in Butler county Iowa he studied at Greene Upper Iowa Northwestern Iowa State University and Iowa City He practiced in Waterloo from 1898 married Elsie Risby in Mt Vernon in 1898 and had two children Louis and Buell He was active in Methodist church Masonic Knights Templar Knights of Pythias and Eastern Star Survived by his wife two children his mother and several siblings Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm from 734 West Second street with brief services and interment at Elmwood Cemetery
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Ezra A. Maxwell
Antony
Weaders
Black Hawk County
West Second Street
Arigtt
Butler County
Iowa
John Maxwell
Bear Greene
Schvol
Greene
Upper Iowa University
Payette
Northwestern University
Chicago
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Waterloo
Elsie Risby
Mt. Vernon
College Side
Unner Iowa University
Methodist Church
M. EE
Masonic
Knights Templar
Knights of PyuUvias
Order of the Eastern Star
Milk spill tale and winter woes from local roads
Independent reports a milk delivery mishap as Mike Ray’s wagon skidded near a schoolhouse. Milk spilled in the snow, but can covers stayed with plates. The piece also notes drifting ice, a stuck engine, and long hours for teams delivering to nearby towns amid wintry conditions.
Waterloo Ladies Celebrate Mrs Phinney's Anniversary Dinner
A group of Waterloo women were hosted by Mrs. Herman Phinney at her country home south of the city to mark the couple’s twentieth wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed a fine bob ride and a regal dinner, with entertainment befitting the milestone.
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Waterloo
Herman Phinney
Falls in the Snow Ends in Fainting Death Risk
George N. Johnson of 291 Irving Street fainted while shoveling snow yesterday. His son, an engineer on the Himeis Central, nearby, and his daughter in law watched him briefly. The milkman aided them in carrying him inside where a physician administered restoratives before the man regained consciousness.
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Shennana Exer
George N. Johnson
Irving Street
George Johnson
Himeis Central
Fort Dalee
Nan
Johnson
Lady Falls In Walton Street Incident
A young married woman named Myers walked in front of 125 City Street when she collapsed and was carried to a nearby residence for resuscitation. Witnesses reported a possible fainting spell rather than intoxication. she recovered and returned home a short distance away.
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Johnson
Iowa
Wickerleg
Walnt
Myers
Mary
City Street
Shue
Delusional youth advertises father’s farm sale west of Jesup
A young man, under a delusion he owns his father’s property west of Jesup, posted sale bills for stock, grain, and farm machinery. Sheriff to transport him to court tomorrow for insanity commissioners. The farm is owned by his father. the youth has prior asylum treatment.
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Jesup
Tomorreow
Battle and boards at Equitable ends in stalemate
In New York the battle within the Equitable Life Assurance Society left the split factions Alexander and Ayde in a draw as policy holders secured a victory with a directors vote to elect new officers. Hyde’s resignation was sought while Ayde allies gain control of the board and executive committee. Senator Depew urged unity to protect public confidence in insurance firms.
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New York
Builteble Life Assurance Society
Alexander
Jayde
Ound of
Iireeters
Hyde
Ayde ix
Ss Faffiirs
Ble
Fae Farm
Nithuadiaelion
Allie
Attel Als
Ontrede
Iffcers
Chauncey M. Depew
Bush
Wyce Jbartyy
Dep
Thave
Tauwwson Buanls
Boston
Mas Fel
Thomas W. Linson
J. H. Wiyde
A Assurance Society
Bnquitable
Iiself
Mlomas Wy Lawbon
New York Medical Report On Tonsillitis Patient
An Associated Press dispatch from New York notes Nan Patterson reported seriously with tonsillitis according to medical coverage. The item highlights a health update tied to Patterson amid ongoing coverage.
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Ry Associated Press
New York
Nan Patterson
Death of Mrs A A Duba After Peritonitis
Mrs A A Duba nee Hermine McNaulay died at 22 Randolph Street from peritonitis after a brief illness. Born June 22 1871 in St Johns Canada she leaves a husband stepsons Irene Alma and Alphonse in Waterloo, six brothers and five sisters in Canada. Surviving relatives have been notified none in Waterloo have known funeral plans yet. She was active in Catholic Foresters and St Josephs Church and valued service. Funeral at St Josephs Church tomorrow at 10 70 a m, Rev Mark Quoney officiating. Body to be shipped to St Johns Canada for burial.
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Wutha
Randolph Street
Dew
Devoused
Hermine McNaulay
St. John's
Canada
Waterloo
Order of Foresters
St. Joseph's
St. Joins
Ural
Owe Much to Boies From Friday's Daily
The interviewee in this morning's Register and Leader says Iowa owes much to ex Governor Boies for his integrity and state service. Jerry B Sullivan recalls Boies as a strong, aging figure who faced illness and the loss of his son Louis, a brilliant lawyer and orator.
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Register and Leader
Iowa
Boies
Jerry B. Sullivan
Louis
Congress
Quarantines and medical notices in Reinbeck area
Reinbeck Thems and Mrs Jhay plus a baby are quarantined at their Cedar Falls home with small pox in mild form. Mrs DeWolt from this city tends the sick under guard restrictions. W W Deals family member Mullarky noted as their daughter. Lilia Patterson taken to Waterloo for possible limb amputation due to gangrene, operation delayed after catching a cold. Ma Brink of Waterloo rented space on Brod Street for a shoe sale. solution sale hinted for late week.
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Jhay
Baby
Thei
Cedar Palls
DeWolt
Mullarky
W. W. ‘Deals
Ars
Lilia Patterson
Waterloo
Ma Brink
Brod Street
Wil
Mob Routs Suspect After Attack on Mrs Wittany
A Black man in Amishville, Vex was captured late last night and shot to pieces by a mob after confessing to assaulting Mrs Powell Wittany. He implicated others in the crime.
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Associated Press
Amishville
Vex
Fei T
Powell Wittany
Tie
No Charge Against Houser Assessed in Inquiry
A committee appointed by Judge Burnham examined testimony about John T. Houser, state Attorney for the Anti-Saloon League, on alleged irregularities while at court. The report states insufficient proof of collusion or deceit to sustain charges, though several matters were noted as not approved by the committee.
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Transerp
Houser
Longest Serving Senators and a Civil Case Tail
The text notes Senator Allison’s record long service from 1861 to 1895, surpassing prior leaders like Morrill, with Stewart as a contemporary who was present when Allison began. It mentions a civil tibet case where Mrs. Berger sought $10,000 related to a fortune seer, tried over two days and a half, and a court postponement.
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Webster
Beyer
Ribine
Tibet
Berger
Arlich
Sherman
Allison
Survier
Howe
Day
D Justici
Morrill
Vermont
Stewar
Newars
Senate
Stewart
Despondent widow commits suicide attempt in Marshalleonh
Despair over poverty drove Mary Marvin to try ending her life by chloroform last night in her West Main Street rooms. Found with a handkerchief saturated with the chemical, she was revived in time. Her children are in an orphanage in Davenport, and she had supported herself by scrubbing. She is a widow and a soldier's widow, repeatedly expressing intention to kill herself.
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Marshalleonh
Mary Marvin
West Main St
Davenport
In Memory of Lew Wallace at Crawfordsville
Hundreds view the catafalque of General Lew Wallace in the Went library. The public viewing extends to noon tomorrow due to crowd size. Funeral services will be private tomorrow at 2 PM, with burial later at Grave Hill Cemetery.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Lew Wallace
Lyon
Wallace
Em- Meany
Loyal Legion
Sultan of
Ottomar Empire
Gak Hill Cemetery
Views of the People EBiter Sormer letter defends Harbin
Amelia J. Harbin writes in response to Thursday's Reporter about winding up the Equitable affair. She argues a great injustice has harmed Harvey Harbin and associates, noting Supreme Court rulings favored him against allegations of illegal acts and unauthorized overpayments.
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Ebiter Sormer
Equitable
Harbin
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Harhin
Allen
Lingworth
Amelia J. Harbin
Sammis resigns as Northern Iowa district collector
The treasury department has received J A Sammis resignation as northern Iowa district collector to take effect after a successor qualifies. No successor named yet, expected with arrival of Representative-elect Hubbard. Sammis is in New York. Archie Smith returns to Storm Lake. Senator Alison to break record for Senate service next Tuesday.
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Washington
J. A. Sammis
Iowa
Treasury Department
Hubbard
Sammis
New York
Archie Smith
Storm Lake
Thomas
City
Hyde stock sale rumors deny in Equitable trade talks
Noted financier reports say a Harriman led syndicate may bid for Hyde holdings in the Equitable Life Assurance society but authorities deny it. Jacob H Schiff calls any private or group purchase of Hyde stock a moral wrong and potential misuse. Hyde himself considers selling stock into the Equitable treasury before any mutualization plan proceeds.
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New York
E. H B. Harriman
Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Jacob H. Schiff
Gcomn
Equitable Society
Hyehagrot
Equitable Treasury
First Convention of Cement Users at State College
Iowa cement users organize a two day meeting at Ames March 1 and 2 190a in Engineering hall Iowa State College to discuss cement block growth sidewalks sewer pipe and other uses featuring papers by experts from Milwaukee Minneapolis and Iowa cities plus demonstrations of machinery and cement brands an entertainment committee will arrange trains and lodging those planning to attend should notify I A Williams Ames Iowa
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State College
Ames
Iowa
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Ittowa
Iowa State College
U. Miracle
Milwaukee
James Wimmer
Perry
A. 0
I. L. Bingham
Estherville
I. A. Williams
94 Years of Age Father Sarchet Walks In
Waterloo's oldest resident Father Solomon Sarchet, aged 94, survived a weeklong grip with a near fatal scare. His daughter Mrs J M McSlay found him walking into her home eight blocks from his residence, a routine trip to get shaved. He attends church every Sunday in all weather, an example for younger neighbors.
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Solomon Sarchet
Waterloo
J. M. McSlay
Mr. Sarenet
Father Sarchet
Hawkeye Gold Mining Company Officers to Meet in Cedar Rapids
Iowa Falls February meeting notices go to Cedar Rapids stockholders with urgent proxy requests for March thirteenth. Prominent Ta town figures and Des Moines jurists linked to Lillooet era appear in discussions of stock holdings and legal actions amid company transitions and prior judgments.
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Iowa Falls
Hawkeye Gold Mining Company
Cedar Rapids
Lillooet
Towa
Beni] McClain
Horace
Ceeepee Eee
Peewee Hfe
Deemer
Lyle
Frank JD
Jackson
G. BW. Welly
Des Moines
Lillooet Company
Ian
Gade Manufacturing Co
Va. S
EE. W. Smith Va
F.C. Bischoff
Marsand
Judge Platt Reverses Writ Of Error In Garnishment Case
In district court Judge Platt dismissed the writ of error from Justice Kubns court in Chaffee v. Lyle. The plain Li garnished wages of the defendant from the Illinois Central railway company amounting to 70.50. The court is to affirm the lower court’s decision, conflicting with Judge Blair River’s earlier ruling on the appeal from Justice Howies’s court. Other district court work involved maneuvers.
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Judge Platt
Justice Kubns
Ft. BE. Chaffee
Va. D. C
Lyle
Clinois Central Railway
Blair River
Justice Howies
District Court
mAne Veriae
Hawkeye Company Faces Litigation and Board Shakeup
The Hawkeye company suffers fallout and pending federal court adjournment. Geo. T. Hedges, Cedar Rapids real estate promoter, serves as secretary and succeeds P. B. Bliss as promoter in both ventures. At the annual meeting next month, a new board will be elected and business set to shape the firm, which holds a claim on Frazer River in British Columbia and is incorporated under the British Crown.
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Hawkeye Company
Federal
Geo. T. Hedges
Cedar Rapids
PB. B. Bliss
Frazer River
British Columbia
King's Domain
Division Petition Filed In Franklin County Court
The district court February term opens February 27 after a busy filing day. Frank Jackson seeks a divorce from Mamie Jackson citing adulterous conduct and requests custody of their five year old daughter Ethel and other relief. Electa Ward sues Charles Bickley and Allen Lighty for 190 damages over a water pipe dispute. The Sleepy Eye Milling Co. sues Sias & Cole Co. on a matter of account.
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Daly
Frank Jackson
Mamie Jackson
Independence
Buchanan County
Waterloo
Mrs. Jackson
Ethel
Sulit
Electa J. Ward
Charles $. Bickley
Allen Jd. Lighty
Sleepy Eye Milling Co
Sias & Cole Co
Don Sutherland of North Dakota Dies at 5 A.M.
A telegram from Oakes North Carolina informs Andrew Sutherland of Spring Creek Worship that his son Don Sutherland has died at 5 o clock this morning. Don, born in Spring Creek township about five years ago, had resided in North Dakota for several years and was believed to be living alone due to his father's ill health. The body will be brought back to La Porte City for burial.
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la Porte City
Andrew Sutherland
Sprting Creek
Oakes
N. C
Don Sutherland
Spring Creek Township
North Dakota
Haseen
Legal damages and judgments docket items
Geo. P. Bunt vs J L Lousteau damages and injunction trial to be decided in vacation. D M Osborn & Co vs Ernest Weberking on account judgment for 143.11. F Smith & Sons vs Wm Ewald on account judgment for 220.20. C A Wise & Sons Co vs B W Dubois on appeal trial commenced and evidence closed continued for arguments to next term. J D Stont & Co vs Geyer Produce Co and A M Chamberlain on promissory note judgment for 4257.62.
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Geo. P. Bunt
J. L. Lousteau
D. M. Osborn & Co
Ernest Weberking
F. Smith & Sons
Wm. Ewald
C. A. Wise & Sons Co
B. W. Duebois
Mine accident at Lilite Colliery kills six in Pottsville
Pottsville, Pa February 18 six men died and fourteen injured four seriously at the Lilite Colliery. Workers were being lowered into the mine in a gunboat when it jumped the track breaking props and triggering a rock fall that crushed the six men. J D LaTier and family arrived yesterday from Iowa Falls and will live in the Nov tan house on Wellington Street.
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Pottsville
Lilite
J.D. LaTier
City
Iowa Falls
Nov ‘Tan
Wellington Street
Pioneer Odell of Waterloo Dies After Illness
J R Odell longtime Waterloo resident died Saturday morning at 4 30 at the family home West Park avenue after several months illness of heart failure He born September 6 1883 in Seneca Falls NY married Emma Wright in 1854 in North Grove IL They had nine children two survive Mrs S K Carpenter Mrs FE L Hildebrand R 4 Odell CG E Odell Des Moines and Mrs L Douglass Des Moines He was a Civil War veteran serving in the 92nd Illinois mounted infantry later in Sherman s army He moved with family to Black Hawk county living most of his life in Waterloo He and his wife celebrated a golden wedding last October a family reunion followed He was active in the Methodist church civic affairs and a veteran at Robert Anderson Post G A R The funeral will be Monday at 2 pm from the house with services at the residence by Rev Frank Loveland of the First M E church and cemetery services by the Robert Anderson Post.
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J. R. Odell
Waterloo
Tus
West Park Avenue
Mr. Odell
Senecca Falls
New York
North Grove
Illinois
Emma Wright
S. K. Carpenter
FE. L. Hildebrand
Richmond
Sherman
Fron Ilinois
Black Hawk County
Witerloo
Odell
Methodist Church
Frank Loveland
M. BE
Robert Anderson Post
Funeral for General Lew Wallace Held Privately
Crawfordsville Ind Feb 18 The funeral of General Lew Wallace this afternoon was private in accordance with his wishes Only family and a few intimate friends attended
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Crawfordsville
Lew Wallace
Cheyenne Breaks Sensation In Cody Divorce Case
Cheyenne reports a mild courtroom sensation as Mrs. Cody’s lawyers questioned witnesses about alleged attentions of Colonel Cody to other women. Names heard included Queen Victoria and Katherine Clemmans, provoking laughter rather than shock among the audience. Mrs. Cody testified she had become estranged from the colonel due to his attentions elsewhere.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cody
Suett
Buffalo Bill
Queen Victoria
Queen Alexandrina
Katherine Clemmans
Howard Gowid
Hoover sale near Waterloo to feature farm goods and stock
D F Hoover to hold a public sale at his residence two miles south of Waterloo on Eagle Center road on Thursday Web 23. The list includes horses cattle vehicles farm machinery tools harnesses household goods home canned fruits Plymouth Rock hens. Sale starts at 1 o clock. Sal Strayer and others note moves within the area. Frank Cole planning to move to Waterloo and establish a rendering plant east of the city on Fast Franklin street.
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D. F. Hoover
Waterloo
Eagle Center Road
Plymouth Rock
Sal. Strayer
Will Penne
Dunkerton
Frank Cole
Dumkerton
Patrick Mraney
Fast Wranklin Street
Mr. Cole
Icity
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