Dunkerton Neighbors Report Local Doings and Weather
The canvassing agent for A B C Medicine of Dubuque visited Thursday while L Lanigan traveled to Dubuque on business. Prospects for corn and oats appear poor due to wet ground. A Bryan visit on July 22 is hoped if time allows. Local notes include birthdays, dances, field reports, and cabbage prices from ten acre and twenty acre plots. August Schmitt returns from South Dakota, and several residents travel to nearby towns. Cement sidewalks are being built by Mitchell and MacCormack with others planning similar work in Voorhies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Jaly
A.B. C. Medicine Company
Dubuque
L. Lanigan
Schuler Bros
Barclay
Bryan
Bill Jensen
O. K
Lena
Hannsh Ortner
Nellie Brown
August Schmitt
South Dakota
Frank Staebell
Allison and
Bristow
Matt. Crtner
Waterloo
John Hares
Miller's
Bennington
Dewar
Afteen
Local notes from Janesville and area events
July news items from Janesville report Maurice Mc Murray working at the meat market and visiting relatives at the hotel. Various residents, including Frea Becker and Doc Loveland, appear in town. plans to relocate to Toronto and Iowa sugar beet prospects are discussed along with strawberry crops and community church services. Community organizations seek a meeting hall or home, while health updates note George Lemon’s Cedar Falls treatment and Mrs. Seneca Bryant’s convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Maurice McMurray
Wills
Frea Becker
Victor
Barton Dove
Elmer Bryant
Iowa
Lew St John
Doc Loveland
Waterloo
Thomas
O. C. Thompson
Nother
M. E
Ilfe
League
Adams
Oelwein
George Lemon
Cedar
Seneca Bryant
Voorhies Notes and Local Health and Telephony
Voorhies July 15 reports Mrs W W Hoag and Grace visiting Will Phillips ped family while Elias Fuckinger, staying with Hudson relatives, is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Local business men sign to pursue a toll telephone exchange, with the Voorkles’ telephone situation still unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhies
WW. &. Hoag
Grace
Will Phillips
Hal
Fuckinger
Elias Fuckinger
Hudson
EBC
Smith
John Coury
Jett Voorkles
Lock
Har Minton
Tracer
Fornie
Voorkles
Reinbeck
Haying and small crops mark Black Hawk Township note
Black Hawk Township notes describe a mixed hay crop with some good hay but overall below average, a very short oat crop, and straw rusting from wet weather. Local activities include lumber salving and milling on farms, road staking for a new route to Waterloo, social visits, sales of horses, barn repairs, and about to hold a semi annual congregation meeting on Sunday July 21 at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Bawk
Lumbue & Teeter
Fijkins
Waterloo
Plosele Clemens
Grandma Marston
Kathryn Rownds
Rodney Arey
Miss Cunningham
Leahy
Eric Peterson
Flater & Benson
George Jorgens
W. Virden
Christenson
Cedar Falls
F. A. Carpenter
Seymour
Ind
Christ
Notting
H. Schuelle
H. Byvank
Rev. Bredow
Railroads Scrutinize Two-Cent Fare Across State Lines
Waterland offices report no two-cent interstate passenger fare yet in operation though Rock Island applies the rate to St Paul. Local ticket offices note ticket sales rose while receipts stayed similar to three-cent fare, suggesting more travelers use the cheaper rate. Agents dismiss uncertainty about interstate adoption and lack rate sheets.
Local Notes From Winslow and Cedar Falls Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. William Zimmerman of Waterloo spent Sunday at the Maldzahn home. Miss Mae McCaffery of Cedar Falls stayed several days at the William Hickelbergs. Anna Hook and Lena Yossberg visited Cedar Falls. Mrs. Harry Conlin of Anoka Minnesota arrived Thursday for a few weeks at the Cortright home. Frances Newell visited her sister in Janesville. Genevieve Cortright and Alicia Leverich attended a party at Goldie Gerhardt's for her eleventh birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin and children visited John Algyre on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Gerhordt
Mrs. Baldwin
Dohn Algyre's
Bennington Township News Briefs July 1
The column notes a 94 year old father near Jubdlles feeble, Hein Bros visiting sister-in-law near Denver, and Ed Schmitt with Adam Reinhardt delaying a land deal. Reinhardt plans to stay at his uncle Christ Schenk’s farm. G F Malle sold land to a Dunkerton dealer for Chicago shipment. Oltrogge visited Charles City. Rev P Bredow learns of Rev Zeilinger’s newborn son. J T Knapp named lay reader at St Mark's. parish plans church remodeling this fall and rector search to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Bennington Township
G. F. Mallew
Mr. Lange
Jubdlles
Hein Bros
William Hein
Denver
Ed. Schmitt
Adam Reinhardt
Mr. Reinhardt
Christ. Schenk
William Kurtt
Wnshhip
G. F. Malle
Dunkerton
Chicago
H. Oltrogge
Charles City
Rev. P. Bredow
J. L. Zeilinger
Waterloo
Railroads See Big Increase in Iowa Tax Assessments
An 8.04 mill state tax levy was set after a two week council session. Railroad and interurban properties rose sharply in taxable value, with Des Moines Union gaining 26,080 per mile to 100,000. Major lines and interurbans saw per mile and total value increases, while several rail and interurban lines reported significant leaps in assessed worth. A separate incident at a Humboldt picnic saw a grandstand collapse injuring ten seriously, with Gotch and Hackenschmidt wrestling later that evening after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Mointes Ja
Tawa
Executive Council
Telegraph and Télephone Company
Des Moines Union Company
Burlington
Great Western
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Omaha
Pote Artes
Des Moines Union
Des Moines
Thnnois Central
Newton & Northwestern
Sioux City Stock Yards
Wabasa
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids & Marion
Inter-Urban
Colfax-Perry
Towa & Illinois
Tarvese
Mason City
Clear Lake
Oskaloosa & Buxton
Tamia
Toledo
Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Richard Collins
Humboldt
Nellie Batts
Jack
Edith Prouty
Lige Wade
Bradgate
Wade
George Bair
Rutland
Lewis Rasmussen
White Smith
Luzerne
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Dooley Baboon Dead Shocks Gentry Circus
In Marshalltown Iowa on July 17 mourns rise as General Manager T C Speers learns that Dr Dooley a much beloved baboon dies at the home of Mrs Speers mother Dr Elisabeth Bowers Gillette after days of pneumonia. The animal drew fans with humanlike antics including a ring surgery on a sick pony. A Dubuque Iowa note records Judge Benson upholding county attorney Nelsons demurrer in a three year sensational case over $1000 excess salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Gentry Brew
T. C. Speers
Dr. Dooley
Dubuque
Benson
Nelson
T. J Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Board of Supervisors
Wade
Iowa City
Postmaster Election Debate Stirs Iowa Convention
Iowa postmasters met at a convention in Blus to discuss making fourth dags offices elective. Senator Saunders urged change, arguing federal appointments burden the government. President Keith of Mondamin and State President Barry of Walker spoke. Congressman Smith, F W Jameson, L I Reynolds, and Inspector Swangon addressed attendees. a question box followed. The event concluded with a dinner last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blus
Iowa
C. G. Saunders
Saunders
W. B. Keith
Mondamin
C. O. Barry
Walker
W. J. Smith
F. W. Jameson
The
National Association
L. I. Reynolds
Liila Sioux
Post Office
J. S. Swangon
Sunday Townsmen Tangle Over Sunday Closing Crisis
In Newton Iowa mayor and Marshal Melloy clash over Sunday closing. Melloy resigns, John Robbins named successor. question remains if new officer will press charges. Adel hosts a beer bottle smashing by seven Normal school girls under Sheriff Rosy, banishing liquor to the river. Miss Ethel Kent allegedly set record by breaking twenty of twenty five bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Dan
Melloy
John Robbins
Cook
Townsend Bros
Marshal Melloy
Townsends
Adel
Suly
Ethel Kent
Misa Kent
Ross
Dallas Center
Charles Robinson
Lea Thompson
Ruth Ross
Ella Fagen
Kent
Estell Meadows
Cryatie Fowler
Mariel Beam
Woodward
The Marque Throng and River Destruction Scene
A fragmentary account describes a chaotic clash near a river pier with contraband stock being uploaded and artillery deployed. The scene includes broken bottles and crashing glass as embers sweep into the current, ending with a murky flood around a rocky abutment. Real estate transfers list multiple property actions in Waterloo and La Porte City, with prices ranging from 226 to 6,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dr. Michael
George F.dunham
East Waterloo
George F. Dunham
P.M. Michael
Waterloo
Laws
Ralph Storm
John C. Miller
John W. Wilson
West Waterloo
Joseph McChane Ito Mar Oberhaucer
John C. Burk
Fr. Rightey
Eric G. Peterson
John A. Rauch
la Porte City
L. C. Akin
George Weilein
Oak Lawn Building Co
Thomas C.robinson
Emmons Johnson
Roy R. Read
Weat Waterloo
John G. Bickley
The
Rath Packing Co
Henry B. Allen
J. W. Rath
J.W. Rath
Constitutional convention adjourns to September 14
Guthrie July 17 The constitutional convention adjourned yesterday until Sept 14 the day before the general state election. Nine changes were made to the document to conform to Attorney General Bonaparte suggestions. The constitution will be filed today with the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Okio
Constitutional ‘Convention
Bonaparte
Waverly Man Goes Insane Over Religion
Waverly July 17 special reports Dr. Harker of this city has become hopelessly insane over religion and was taken to the hospital for the insane at Independence. He believes his wife is insane and that they are safer apart. He carries a Bible, sings hymns, and claims the Lord ordered him to kill Frank Newill. He also believes his four month old baby is possessed by 700 devils. He is about 38, married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Harker
Independence
Peace or War Deliberations for Telegraphers in Chicago
Chicago July 16 sources say the outcome of talks between the Western Union and Postal telegraph companies and the Amalgamated Association of Telegraphers will be announced today in Chicago. International President J Small and Labor Commissioner Neill met in Oakland in a final bid to settle the 25 day strike affecting Oakland and San Francisco. If the report is unfavorably received a strike is expected to follow in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Oakland
Cal
International
J. Small
United States
Neill
Small
San Francisco
JUDGE HUMPHREY EXONERATED BUT ADMONISHED INQUIRY
The Attorney General completed the examination of charges against United States Judge Thomas C. Humphrey of the Central District of the Indian Territory. He is exonerated on all charges but admonished that certain proceedings were subject to criticism regarding timber sales on Indian minors' lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Thomas C. Humphrey
Central District
Indian Territory
Humphrey
Humphry
Haywood Case Sur-Rebuttal Briefly Explained In Idaho Trial
In Boise on July 17 the Haywood case neared its end as defense witnesses prep for rebuttal while prosecution swore six more witnesses to counter defense claims. The day featured testimony on 1899 Coeur d Alene conditions and 1903 1914 Colorado strikes, plus a perjury hearing for depot agent C W Aer where Orchard defended his prior statements. A motion to dismiss was set for this afternoon and Aller was released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boise
Idaho
Richardson
Wood
Darrow
Haywood
J. H. Hawley
Coeur d'Alene
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Mins
Fremont Wood
Justice of the Peace
Savage
C. W. Aer
Orchard
D. C. Scott
Aller
Cripple Creek
Independence
Breen
Cheap Improved Farms in Red Lake County Minnesota
Auction or sale notice for dairy country land in Red Lake County Minnesota priced from 310 per acre. Claims timber and timothy grow well with no winter kill risk. Sold on commission for owners, no speculator’s margin. Written inquiry requested to Charles W. Latta Plummer Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lake County
Minnesota
Clever
Timothy
Charles W. Latta
Plummer
Mirin
D&sw
Oddest Excuse For Train Delay Reported In Paducah
In Paducah Kentucky on July 17 Superintendent W J Hills reports a conductor’s unusual reason for a five minute delay. A stout woman aboard the southbound train dressed in summer attire purportedly ripped her dress when the car lurched causing a shriek and panic among ten passengers who fled to the smoking car. The train arriving at the stout woman’s station was held while her garment was repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
W. J. Hills
Nashville, Chattanooga and St
Record Immigrant Arrivals Reach New 1907 High
Washington DC July 17 All immigration records in the nation were broken by the aggregate returns for the fiscal year 1907 ending June 30. The total number of alien immigrants landed in America was 41,285,849, up from 1,100,735 in 1906, an increase about six percent over the previous peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
America
Gates Auto Trip Ends In Arrest And Fines
John W. Gates and two friends took an automobile run along Long Island. The trip ended with an arrest, a crash, and a court fine. An 18 year old, Herman Brinckmann, was injured. Gates paid $40 for the outing, $10 for speeding, and Brinckmann’s parents settled $60 for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Gates
Long Taland
Herman Brinck
Hart Cought
Brinckmann
Plans for Bryan Reception at Waterloo Dinners
WIRE ITEMS report that Mr. Bryan may attend a 6 PM dinner at Sans Souci park in Waterloo during his visit. Democrats in the city have given no reply to the invitation. Unconfirmed chatter says he will not linger in Waterloo and will head to Manchester after his address, with a reception and banquet there that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Waterloo
The
Nebraska Statesman
Sans Souci Park
Dewioe
Manchester
Chautauqua
Sweet Marye
Marie Corelli Critiques Men and Women in New Volume
London 16. Marie Corelli's latest criticism of the other sex appears in the introductory note of a new volume of stories. She argues men lack courage and intelligence to fight the world, often sneaking behind women’s petticoats, and denounces womans work, privileges, and attainments as she notes the heat of competition in labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Titty
Marie Corelli
Frederick County Silk Company President Arrested for Forgery
From Office to Farm Frederick N D July 16 Selemen Crum hired as harvest hand a stranger who proved to be Elmer G Small president of a Philadelphia New York silk company. Sheriff arrested Small on a forgery warrant alleging a certificate claiming $30 000 ownership enabled him to negotiate $60 000 capital stock purchase and he became company president on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
N. D
Selemen Crum
Frederick County
Philadelphia
New York
Elmer G. Small
Small
Drunk hotel keeper dies after ingesting carbolic acid
Webster City Iowa July 17 John Lordskog a Dayton hotel keeper drank carbolic acid in a wash room near the hotel office and died within moments He leaves a wife and seven children Also an advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a 75 cent price for sale by druggists and a prompt warning to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
John Lordskog
Dayton
Clubbing rates offered by The W. H. Harman Co
Subscribers can secure reduced-rate bundles of major publications including Daily Courier Weekly Inter Ocean Weekly Farmers Tribune and Cosmopolitan Harper's Bazaar and Delineator. Rates vary by combination and location Waterloo outside Iowa City area. offers include one year-term packages and cash in advance terms with several publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Courier
Inter- Ocean
Farmers’ Tribune
Chicago Record-Herald
Waterloo
Town Homestead
Wie
Cosmopolitan
Harper's Bazaar
Woman's Home Companion
Courier
McCuure
World's Work
Delncator
Woman's Home
el Ius
W. H. Harman CO
Wateetan
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Black Hawk Township
Winslow
J. T. Knapp
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Baboon
Waverly Man
Dr. Harker
Lord
Frank Newell
Kentucky
Entertainment
Bryan Incomplete
Corporation
Gillty
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