Neighborhood News from Marble Rock area
Miss Flor ence Matz of Rockford visits Mr. and Mrs. Leon Den ny. Mrs. Ida Schlater of South Bend Indiana visits her mother Mrs. Hannant. Miss Linnie Schleman visits her parents over Sunday at Norway. George Jones of Oak Park Illinois visits his mother and children. Mrs. James A. Graham entertains Mrs. Clark of Hampton. Mrs. J. Hamilton returns from Chicago. Ray Mason leaves for Spokane Washington hoping to ease asthma. Mrs. B. M. Jones departs for Michigan for the winter. Guy Stoddard of Batavia visits relatives here. Mrs. E. D. Ross in Cedar Rapids visiting daughter Fern. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Weeds trip to Minneapolis and Minnesota. Mrs. George Slade returns to Ft. Madison. Myrtle Chapman leaves town for Ashton. J. U. and J. P. Bement return from a month in New York Michigan and Timnots. Mr. Rica and F. C. Newcomb noted. Mrs. George Mead and Miss Marian Avery attend Baptist convention at Grinnell. William and Ira Amick visit Rolfe. Smith and family and Andrew Halstead family plan to move to Rolfe. W. Wilson buys Teas Smith property and will move next week. Mrs. W. Moore attends funeral of Mrs. J. W. Wiloth. Mrs. I. M. Hutches of Cedar Rapids guests of Mrs. C. W. Bou man and will winter in Florida. Mrs. James Barr and Mrs. G. Hy Knapp in Waterloo. Dr. and Mrs. C. J. O'Keefe at Shell Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Schlater
South Bend
Nabr
Hannant
Linnie Schleman
Norway
George Jones
Oak Park
James A. Graham
Clark
Hampton
J. Hamilton
Chicago
Ray Mason
Spokane
Wash
B. M. Jones
Michigan
Guy Stoddard
Batavia
William Stoddard
Ray
D. Ross
Cedar Rapids
Fern
WL. P. Weeds
Minneapolis
Minnesota
George Slade
Ft. Madison
Myrtle Chapman
Ashton
7. P. Bement
New York
Timnots
Rica
F. C. Newcomb
George Mead
Marian Avery
Grinnell
William
Ira Amick
Rolfe
John
Florida
James Barr
G. Hy Knapp
Waterloo
C. J. O'Keefe Wers
Shell Rock
Marble Rock
A. HL. Nickell
E. Patterson
Greene
E. VanLuren
Donati
Colton
Calif
W. S. Shepardson
Fred Bloss
Cedar Falls
Rex
Thea
C. W. Pierce
Ais Rose
Christian Church
Masons
Sheckler
M. Richurch
J. W. Wileth
Ohio
Lake, O
J. H. Lines
Jesn
Social notes from Shady Grove and area events
Shady Grove residents report visits by F C Stumma and G B Bunce in Waterloo, with Hazh McGuirk visiting Independence. Mrs Pelly returns from Verily Kan, and Mrs F C Stumma and mother travel to Independence. Mr and Mrs Anderson of Waterloo visit relatives. A Peck home social draws a large crowd. W C Kenner returns from North Dakota. Mamie Mount celebrates eighteenth birthday with a party, and Rosa Luloff and Ed see a Thursday wedding planned. Cecil Clayton from near Rowley calls, Allie Bunce visits Jesup home over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
F. C. Stumma
G. BE. Bunce
Lou Will
Waterloo
Hazh McGuirk
Independence
W. C. Kenner
North Dakota
A. D. Mount
Mamie
Rosa Luloff
Cecil Clayton
Rowley
Allie Bunce
Jesup
Marble Rock News Notables and Bereavements in October
Marble Rock reports a reception for new pastor Rev A H Nickell and wife at the church. Residents mourn three deaths in quick succession C W Pierce Mrs J W Wileyth and Allen Moore with funeral services noted. Local changes include J Oakes purchasing Lowes residence and plans for winter moves by Carbiener, Lowes, Lines, and families.
Resignations and visits noted in Tripoli area
Tripoli notes show Anna Schroeder resigning from the Tri poli house L M Durum moving his tailor shop in the Johnson Building south of the meat market Emma Prestein a Waverly visitor Monday Mr and Mrs H Wildhagen of Waverly visiting his sister Mrs Hatten dorf J H Martin and wife back from Alabama for Mr Martin health Mrs J P Stoddard and Miss Jerr from Sergeant Minn visiting J Stoddard south of town The Frauen Verein meets with Mrs J Mueller Ida Propp a Waverly visitor Wednesday Jr and Mrs P Regenthal of Waverly visit their daughter Mrs Krueger Mrs J Anderson of Shell Rock calls on friends Louie Schwartz little son dies. funeral held Monday C Seege visiting relatives at Waterloo L W Fettgether returns from Oelwein dances at Louie Neuendorf home Saturday night were well received Charles Otto a Waverly visitor Sunday Amanda Fink and Pearl Kelsey attend institute at Waverly late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Anna Schroeder
L. M. Durum
Johnson Pbullding
Emma Prestein
Waverly
J. P. Stoddard
Jer J
Minn
J. Stoddard
Frauen Verein
J. Mueller
Ida Propp
Dunkerton News Briefs Include Fish Tale and Visits
Dunkerton state news notes William Presba recovering from illness. Joe Ortner and John Schmitt fished a day, catching a six inch fish in the Wapsie. Frank Staebell returns from a two week visit to Le Mars and Sarrell county. Joe Meier travels to South Dakota for business, his farm there occupied by his son Theodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
William Pres
Joe Ortner
John Schmitt
Wapste
Frank Staebell
le Mars
Sarrell County
Joe Meier
Dakoa
Theodore
Deaths and notices in Vinton Chronicle October 1907
Vinton news chronicles the death of Martha Roberts Balyea on October 25 1907 noting her long life of service to family and community. Also reports the death of Albert Fury at age about 21 from typhoid fever and local social updates including visits, travel and gopher bounty payments since July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Martha Roberts Balyea
Vinton
Benton County
Balyea
Albert Fury
Winton
A. B. Elliott
Phillip Shockley
Illnois
Waterloo
Dale Barger
Charles Wildmiller
Bert Markham
Turner
Clinton Shockley
Jessie Ryan
Irvine
W. D. Leverich
Vinten
Knots Reported in Saturn Rings by Lick Observatory Director
Cambridge Oct 30 telegraphic note from Harvard Observatory says Professor W W Campbell reports prominent knots in Saturns rings. The knots appear systematically placed and distinct in recent observations, marking a notable development in planetary detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College Observatory
W. W. Campbell
Strenuous Life Conductor Shot in Seattle Incident
Interurban railroad conductor F C Morrison was wounded in Seattle when Alexander La More, a French Canadian, shot him after a dispute over a Renton car. The bullet lodged in Morrison’s neck behind the right ear, causing serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
F. CG. Morison
Alexander la More
Renton
Morrison
High School Hazers Fine in Iowa Police Court
Twenty five students from a Corydon high school confessed to hazing after posters warned freshmen of after dark punishment. Each was fined 2.50 plus costs for assault and battery, following a confrontation in the town north area where a freshman, Frank McMurray, was seized and made to perform stunts before his father filed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
High Schoul
Mr. McMurry
Frank McMurray
McMurray
Apple theft at Holman cellar shocks Mason City
In Mason City on Friday evening a thief entered the cellar of W. Holman on East Fifth Street and stole a bushel of apples stored for winter. The fruit belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Charney, who rent part of the house. Apples were individually wrapped in paper for preservation. Des Moines dispatch notes political contest battles as Parker denounces Chantland in the Fifty sixth regiment race for colonel, with Governor Cummins and Adjutant General Thrift promising inquiry. The case centers on alleged improper recruitment and ballots amid the looming regiment command election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Holman
Des Moines
George M. Parker
Sac City
Fifty-sixth Regiment
William T. Chantland
Fort Dodge
Cummins
Thritt
State House
Parker
Chantland
Cumming
Thrift
Bankers in Jail Case Highlight Mason City and Webster City Figures
Corydon Iowa October reports Leroy Ware cashier of the defunct Farmers and Drovers bank of Seymour remains in jail awaiting a ruling on a continuance. Attorney Reid cites Ware’s tuberculosis and wife’s Milwaukee surgery as reasons. Ware claims the bank’s losses stem from high time-deposit interest, bad loans, and erosion of capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Leroy Ware
Farmers & Drovers’ Bank
Seymour
Alstead
Ware
Reid
Des Moines
Towner
Prosperity Abundant Says Farmers and Railroads
Chicago reports prosperity at record levels as statisticians and railroad presidents cite farm wealth. The value of leading cereals and other farm produce this year is 324 million dollars higher than last year, signaling the richest and most independent farmer era in history despite awaiting full government crop estimates due December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa Central to Rebuild Car and Paint Shops after Fire
Marshalltown Iowa Oct 30 Special The Iowa Central officials announced plans to rebuild the car and paint shops damaged by fire. The new plant will be larger and fireproof replacing the former wooden structures. Local residents welcome the improvements expected to surpass the prior facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Car Shops
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Brakeman's Head Crushed at Dyersville
Dubuque Iowa October 30 Special The head of T E B Armstrong a Great Western brakeman was crushed to a pulp today while he was uncoupling an engine from a freight train at Dyersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ja
T. EB. Armstrong
Great Western
Dyersville
Accident at Albert Lea leaves man severely injured
Fireman Kenyon reported that a passenger attempting to board a northbound train at Albert Lea station yesterday fell from the rear car steps as the train started. His arm was severed above the elbow and lay beneath the wheels for several seconds before the wheels passed over it. If anyone had been near, the man could have been saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Iinels Central
Albert Lea
Railway Chiefs Confer on Cutting Railroad Expenses
Prominent executives from major U S railroads met in New York on October 29 and discussed ways to reduce operating costs and purchasing expenses. The consensus pointed to a material reduction in outlays for operations and railway supplies across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Therr
Wny
United States
Father Donlon Files Answer in Pew Dispute at St Patrick's
J B Newman filed an answer in a case against Rev Lake Donlon of Cedar Falls over a church pew dispute at St Patrick's. The defense cites church law placing title and control of parish property in the bishop and archbishop, with the pastor guiding pew allocations, assessments, and removals. The parishioner faced a partially unpaid pew rent and possible loss of pew use, while the pastor seeks dismissal with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Newman
Thomas B. Casey
Lake Donlon
Cedar Falls
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Patrick's Parish
J. J. Keane
Dubuque
Union Pacific Fires Up to Four to Eight Thousand Men
Omaha officials announce a mass layoff in the Union Pacific construction department, ranging from four thousand to eight thousand workers. Operating crews remain employed for now as officials plan broad expense cuts. New York orders prompted the move, with H Harriman the senior official referenced. Other lines, like the Burlington and Northwestern, continue work and reject a similar shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Park
T. M. Orr
New York
H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Oet
Burington
Northwestern
Walter
Moldredgu
Wagner Manufacturing Co In Cedar Falls Expands Capital
The Wagner Manufacturing Co of Cedar Falls, a leading Black Hawk county factory, files a 1807 amendment increasing capital stock from 86000 to 160000. A special stockholders meeting on Oct 24 approved the change and shifts the annual meeting from January to February. The firm, operating only a few years, has shown remarkable growth as a major Lewn City industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Manufacturing Co
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
County Recorder
Lewn City
Russia's New Duma Election Results in St Petersburg
The first set of final elections for the third Russian parliament from St. Petersburg completes with Tambov octobrists chosen. Among 330 members conservatives lead with 159, followed by 101 octobrists and moderates, 41 constitutional democrats, and 29 radicals. Ragozinnikova, who killed Gen. Moxmoftsky, was court-martialed and sentenced to hanging at the Fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Tambov
Constitutional Democrats
Othr
Mile
Ragozinnikova
Maximoftsky
St. Peter and St. Paul
Mileage Tickets Proposed by Western Passenger Assoc
A Chicago report details a committee plan to standardize mileage tickets under 2 and 3 cent rate laws. A 2000 mile ticket would sell for 40 dollars, valid one year and nontransferable, with mileage applicable in 2 cent states and partial credit in 8 cent states. A 1000 mile ticket would sell for 2 dollars, nontransferable, valid on trains for a single bearer, and with mileage credited per state rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Burkett to introduce bill to curb federal tax enjoining
Senator Burkett of Nebraska will introduce a bill in the coming session to prevent federal courts from enjoining levy and collection of state taxes. The measure aims to stop tying up state revenues for years as in Nebraska where a railroad tax levy faced court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clubbing Rates Offer Reduced Subscriptions
Hartman Co. advertises low cash rates for extended access to Daily Courier bundles and partner publications. Packages include Daily Courier with Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar, Inter Ocean and Weekly Farmers' Tribune, and other combos across 12 month terms for subscribers inside and outside Waterloo, with various price points and combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Courier
Inter ‘Ocean
Farmers’ Tribune
Daily Chicago
Record-Herald
Waterloo
Tons Homestead
Cosmopolitan
Woman's Home’ Companion
Daily
Courier
Harper's Bazaar
Woman's Home Companion
Inter-Ocean
Eekly Rmers’ Tribune
Vate
Atm
Ourler
Towa
Anit Nary
Goma Wigee
Etateas
Fe Courier
McClure
Tor
Hartman
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Rockford
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Rochester
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Iowa
National Dental Association
Whinery
Davenport
Charles H. Deere
Moline
Hancock
Vermont
Benjamin Long
Rankin
Capt
N. P. Hyatt
Webster City
Banker Ware
Father Donlon
Wagner Mfg. Co. of
Russia
DUMA
C. G. W. Rahaway
St. Joe and
EK. C. Limited
K. C. Melland Express
Kanes City
Way Freight
St. Paul Limited
East Side
West Side
St. Paul Express
Twin City
Taterloo
Cedar Falls Northern Railway
A. Meam
P.m
Reael
Bremer Baeeyeen Fripoli
Sumner
Paas
Oo, Am
Ly. Sumner
le. Bremer
Aes
Denver
Glasgow
Broadway J
Pasig
Taterson
Cedar Falla & WN Ry
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Points
Joder
Waterloo City
Broadway Jet
Scessseees
Veous
Cheney
Broadway
Cedar Falls Ghops
Dorver
Denver Jet
Railroad
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
St. Paul and
Dodge and
Dubuque Express
Sioux City Limited
Dodge Express
Bionx City
Omaha Mall
Duhuqus Accom
Chicago and St.Paul Limited
Albert Lea Pass
Albert Lea and &J
Paul Express
St. Paul and Chicago Limited
Albert Lea and
B. J
P. Ramway
St. Louis
Southeastern
Mall and Express
Gally
Twin City Express
Matty
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