Iowa
Old Press
Cedar Falls Gazette
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk co. Iowa
Friday, November 16, 1906
Murder Suspect is Held
Ned West was arrested Wednesday at Elkader for the murder of John
Boland, a farmer living seven miles from there, whose body was
found in a ditch. Mr. Boland had attended church at Elkader
Sunday morning and an investigation showed that he and West had
spent the evening together at Mr. Boland's home. Mr. West was
found absent from home Monday, assisting in threshing in the
community, but his wife gave the officers sufficient
enlightenment and West was taken into custody and confined in the
county jail. Sheriff Dittmer found the remains buried in a corn
field in a ditch with a shock of cornstalks strewn over the
hurriedly made grave to hide it from view.
Finds Missing Brother
A.A. Duba, owner of a horse shoeing establishment in Waterloo,
has located his brother, of whom all trace has been lost for
nearly two score years. Duba and his brother were separated in
childhood, the Waterloo man being adopted by a family named Duba,
and he has carried this name since. Mr. Duba has been endeavoring
to locate his brother for several years, and Sheriff Caldwell was
successful in finding the missing relative. He bears th ename of
Peter LaForce and lives at Pueblo, Colo.
Iowans in Wreck.
In a wreck on the Rock Island road near Luverne, Minn., Saturday,
the following named Iowa people were injured:
Charles Bowers, 8 years old, Rock Rapids, injured internally and
will die.
Mrs. W.H. Bowers, boy's mother, injured internally and head badly
cut.
Charles Shade, president of First National bank of Rock Rapids,
badly injured.
Arthur Cage, traveling man, Des Moines.
John Whitney, Rock Rapids.
Mrs. Helen Savage, of Rock RApids, aged 70, probably fatally
hurt.
C.W. Elliott, of Rock Rapids, head and left hip hurt.
W.S. Smith of Rock Rapids, face lacerated.
Personal Mention
-Andrew Reisbauge is in South Dak. this week attending to
business matters.
-Adam Wagner is in the east, in the interest of the Wagner
Manufacturing Co.
-The Tuesday club met at the home of Mrs. H.H. Seerley last
Tuesday, Mrs. C.A. Fullerton was the leader.
-S.W. Blaine is at home from Texas, where he is traveling. He
expects to move his family to the sunny south soon.
-Chas. B. Harris is in Omaha this week attending the convention
of the Tri-state implement dealers assoc.
-Rev. J.E. Snowden will preach at the Miner school house east
side at four o'clock Sunday afternoon. All are invited.
-Doctors A.S. Hanson and W.L. Hearst attended a meeting of the
Austin Flint Medical Association at Waverly this week.
-Mrs. M.S. McWayne of this city has removed with her family to
Orchard, Iowa. Mrs. McWayne will be missed by her Cedar Falls
friends among whom she has lived for the past fourteen years.
-A number of Cedar Falls people went this week to South Dakota to
file a claim for a quarter section of government land. Included
in the party were James Larson, Ezra Cochnour, A.E. Bicknell and
Miss Della Brodie.
-Mrs. C.T. Simpson and son Robert, are expected today from
Campbell, Minn. to visit her daughters, Mrs. G.R. Dayton, Mrs.
J.B. Newman and Miss Martha Simpson. She will bring with her, her
four year old grandson, the son of her deceased son Bert. Mr.
Simpson will come later.
-Mr. J.E. Cameron of Omaha, Neb. is in this city visiting
friends. He lived in this city twenty-five years, leaving in
1875. Mr. Cameron was one of Cedar Falls early settlers, coming
in 1852. He built the first store room in Cedar Falls, which was
a one story frame building on the corner of second and Main
streets, where the grocery store of L.H. Keep now stands. Mr.
Cameron was also the first assessor of Black Hawk county. While
here he will erect a monument at the grave of his wife who was
interred here about two years ago. Mrs. Cameron was a sister of
Squire Lanfear Knapp.
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THE DAILY TIMES-TRIBUNE
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa
Sunday morning, November 18, 1906
Front page
YOUNG LADY IS MISSING — TWENTY YEAR
OLD STUDENT OF NORMAL AT CEDAR FALLS CANNOT BE FOUND FEAR SHE
HAS LOST REASON
Faculty, Students and Friends Making Search-Came from Wiota,
Ia.— Last Seen On Streets of Cedar Falls
The faculty of the State Normal school at Cedar Falls, and the
relatives of MISS ALWIDA CAMPBELL, a student at the school, are
greatly worried over her strange disappearance. Miss Campbell was
last seen yesterday morning about 7:00 o’clock. She carried
a small telescope and was going up the street at the time. No
uneasiness was caused until she failed to return to her boarding
house for dinner. A search was begun, but at 10:00, last night,
no trace of her had been found. Miss Campbell came to Cedar
Falls, from Wiota, Iowa, a few weeks ago. This was her first term
at the Normal.
Fear Mental Aberration
It was recalled that she had complained of feeling indisposed,
but this was not given any consideration until last night, when
fears were entertained that she might have wandered away while
suffering temporary aberration.
Description of Girl
She is 20 years of age, has attractive oval face, blue eyes, hair
light and slightly curly, and worn low on the neck. She is
slightly below medium height. When she disappeared she wore a
three-quarter length coat of tan color, blue waist, mixed blue
shirt and had on a small blue cap. Miss Campbell is very ladylike
in her bearing, modest and unassuming.
Search Instituted
She had been complaining for two or three days of feeling
indisposed, and it is feared she has wondered away and possibly
became lost. Scores of the students and the police officers
joined in the search for her last night, but at a late-hour no
clue that would lead to her discovery had been found.
Visited by Sister
An elder sister arrived from Wiota, yesterday morning, to visit
with Miss Campbell, and when she learned she had wandered off she
was terribly shocked. In the expectancy that the missing young
woman would be found, information of her disappearance was not
communicated to her parents until last night. At 10:00 when the Times-Tribune
was in communication with her friends at Cedar Falls, the keenest
anxiety prevailed concerning Miss Campbell. Hopes were
entertained that she would be found, but as the hours wore away
and no trace of her was found, despair took the place of forlorn
hope.
TWO KILLED AND THREE HURT
Rear End Collision Between Freights on Illinois Central
(Associated Press) Ripley, Tenn., Nov. 17.— WILL SCOTT, a
trainman, and JOHN DRUMWEIGHT, a passenger, were killed, and
three persons were injured in a rear end collision between two
freight trains on the Illinois Central near here today.
FIFTY YEARS FOR ASSAULT — IOWA MAN GETS LONG
SENTENCE FOR CRIME
Plead Guilty to Charge of Assaulting Young Lady Last
October—Foul Crime (Associated Press) Council Bluffs, Iowa,
Nov. 17,--A special to the Nonpareil from Onawa, Iowa,
says JUDGE OLIVER today sentenced CLAUDE FISHER, of Mapleton,
Iowa, the man who pleaded guilty to the charge of assaulting a
young woman at that place October 21, to fifty years imprisonment
at hard labor.
OLD STORY; MORE GRAFT — ONCE MORE THE FESTIVE
SOLITOR FOR CHICAGO PICTURE CONCERN IS ABROAD — ONE OF THEM
COMES TO GRIEF
Lady Customer Signs Paper and Later Has Solicitor Arrested for
Defrauding Her— Prisoner Fined $7.50
H. J. MURPHY, who in company with a companion is making a canvass
of the town and securing orders to enlarge pictures was in police
court Saturday morning, charged with defrauding MRS. J. F. HILL,
226 Edwards Street. Murphy, who gave Chicago as his place of
residence, has been stopping at the Metropole hotel on the West
side for several days. A couple of days ago his companion called
on Mrs. Hill and secured an order to enlarge a photograph at the
cost of $4. The next day Murphy put in his appearance at the Hill
home and it is alleged tried to induce Mrs. Hill to sign a paper.
He stated that it contained a description of the person whose
photograph was to be enlarged and it was necessary that it be
signed by Mrs. Hill. The lady glanced over the paper and finding
that it contained nothing but what the agent said signed the
paper.
Charged for the Frame
Friday Murphy again put in his appearance at the Hill home having
in his possession the enlarged picture. This he presented to Mrs.
Hill with a bill for $10. He explained that although the enlarged
photograph was only $4, the $6 frame which the lady had ordered
made up the balance. Mrs. Hill told him that she had ordered no
frame but the wily agent showed her the contract. She insisted
that she had signed no contract but the agent said that the paper
Mrs. Hill signed on the previous day was the contract. The lady
paid the agent $4 for the picture and he gave her a receipt for
that sum with the balance due $6. Before leaving the house he
made a grab at the picture that he had just delivered and secured
it.
Fined for His Actions
Mrs. Hill made her complaint Friday afternoon to the police and
Murphy was summoned to appear at the police station yesterday
morning at nine o’clock. On his appearance he was arraigned
before VAN METRE and refused to plead guilty. As he was born in
Chicago he put on airs and tried to over awe the police judge.
The later gave the fellow to understand that although he came
from a big city he could not come here and graft the people out
of their savings. The enlarged picture dealer was then assessed a
fine of $7.50 which he paid. It is said the 500 orders were
secured in Waterloo. This will probably wind up the career of
these two quack artists and hereafter people wishing photographic
work done will patronize the home photographers.
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-C. K. MILLER, who had been away for several days on a business
trip in the northern part of the state, has returned to his home.
-MRS. FRANK MASSIN and children of Oelwein are visiting over
Sunday with Waterloo friends.
-MISS HAZEL MANDERSON of Council Bluffs is visiting at the home
of her friend, MISS MAUDE DUDLEY.
-JOHN E. BRIDDEN, who has been quite ill for several weeks with
an attack of jaundice, is reported to be recovering.
-C. R. HARRE of Chicago has accepted a position with the Paul
Davis Dry Goods company as window trimmer.
REV. SCHOONMAKER DIES
Well Known Baptist Minister Dies in Muscatine
Muscatine, Iowa, Nov. 17.— REV. CHRISTOPHER SCHOONMAKER,
aged 88 years died here today. He was the founder of several
Baptist churches in the country and a pastor in that church for
fifty-two years.
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The Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier
Waterloo,Black Hawk County, Iowa
Tuesday, November 20, 1906
Front Page
DIES WHILE ON A VISIT
Richard Sweet Passes Away in New York While Revisiting His
Birthplace.
A telegram was received by R. E. WILSON, announcing the death of
his uncle, RICHARD SWEET, one of the old residents of Waterloo,
who died at Northville, N. Y., where he had been on a visit for
the past three months. He was sick only a week and the news of
his death was a surprise to his relatives here. Richard Sweet was
born in Northville, N. Y., in 1830. He moved with his wife out
west in the early 60’s, settling first at Janesville, Wis.,
and later coming to Waterloo where he had lived upwards of forty
years. He engaged in the barber business until about two years
ago when he retired from active work. His wife died last April
and they had no children, so there are no immediate relatives
except a brother, THOMAS living at Mifred, Ia., and a sister,
CATHERINE FOSMIRE, living at Gloversville, N. Y. Mr. Wilson is a
nephew of the late Mrs. Sweet. Mr. Sweet was one of the early
barbers of Waterloo, being associated for many years with WILLIAM
BLOWERS and it is said that nearly every young barber in the city
learned the trade from them. Deceased was a member of the First
Baptist church, being one of the earliest members. The remains
will be brought to this city for burial and the funeral services
will be held probably on Friday, conducted by Rev. Cheney of the
First Baptist church.
DROPPED DEAD SATURDAY
George Burr, Formerly a Farmer, Dies Suddenly at Independence.
Independence, Nov. 19.—(Special)—GEORGE BURR, about 74
years old, dropped dead after eating his dinner at his home in
this city last Saturday. He is a brother of T. J. and A. M. BURR
of Cedar Falls, proprietors of the Burr House. He was in his
usual health previous to his fatal attack. He leaves a wife and
several sons who are operating the farm. The funeral was held
today.
LEVI COMFORT DIES SUDDENLY
Drops Dead at Cedar Rapids Saturday Evening While Shoveling Snow.
Jesup, Nov. 19,--(Special)—News was received here Saturday
night that LEVI COMFORT, a drayman living in Cedar Rapids and a
brother of ZENE and WYMAN COMFORT of this place, had dropped
dead. He dropped dead while unloading coal from a car in the Rock
Island yards. He was in the wagon alone when some men near by saw
him stagger and fall. They went to him at once and found him
breathing his last. He leaves a wife and a son, RALPH, nine years
old. Mr. and Mrs. Zene Comfort, Wyman Comfort and MRS. WILL
CAMPBELL left this morning for Cedar Rapids to attend the
funeral.
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Tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church will occur the marriage of MRS. MAUDE BURNS to MR. J. J.
ENRIGHT, representing the Monopuck Silk Company of Chicago, who
has made Waterloo his headquarters for a number of years. Only
the immediate relatives and friends will be present at the
ceremony. The bride will be attended by MRS. J. E. O’KEEFE
and Mr. Enright by his brother, L. A. ENRIGHT, of Chicago. At 12
o’clock a wedding breakfast will be enjoyed by the bridal
party and a few friends at the home of DR. and MRS. H. W. BROWN,
after which Mr. Enright and his bride will leave over the
Illinois Central for a short bridal trip to Chicago. On their
return they will be at home for the winter at rooms at 418
Franklin Street. The good wishes of many friends are extended to
them both.
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NORMAL GIRL OVERSTUDIES
MISS EDITH CAMPBELL of Wiota, Ia., “who is a student at the
Iowa State Normal School left her boarding place on Normal Hill
last Saturday morning, taking her telescope grip and her
belongings. When she did not return for dinner her absence
awakened considerable apprehension and when she failed to show up
at supper time, the whole of Normal Hill was awakened and began
searching for her. Yesterday forenoon Miss Campbell was located
by CHIEF of POLICE SWEITZER at the Samuel Berry residence at 302
High Street in Waterloo, where she had applied for work last
Saturday forenoon. Her sister, who is a teacher in the Woodburn,
Ia., public schools, was summoned to Cedar Falls by telegram as
soon as Miss Edith was missing, and when she was located here,
MARSHALL NATHAN ENLOW of Cedar Falls was notified, and he in turn
informed PRESIDENT SEERLEY and the sister. Yesterday afternoon
Miss Campbell and Marshall Enlow came to Waterloo on the 3
o’clock interurban car and being joined at the city hall by
Chief Sweitzer, they proceeded to the Berry home. In the meantime
the police had asked Mr. Berry’s people to detain the girl
until they had arrived.
Sisters Nearly Break Down
Miss Edith is a girl about eighteen years old, of attractive
manners and winsome disposition, possessing an intelligent face,
and not only bright in her books, but conversant with all kinds
of housework. When the sister arrived with the officers she broke
down and wept. This affected the sister who wept in sympathy.
Then, as a ruse to get her student sister to readily consent to
return to her boarding place at Cedar Falls—the Wheeler
House—Miss Campbell feigned illness. It required only a
short time to repack her telescope, and the return journey was
made at 4 o’clock.
Was Very Lady-Like
Miss Edith quite captivated the hearts of MRS. NEWTON N and MRS.
BERRY who live in the same house, during her short stay with
them. She appeared at their place at about 11 o’clock
Saturday forenoon, having been directed there by MRS. M. L.
NEWTON, a daughter of Mrs. Berry, who lives on Mulberry Street,
near where Miss Campbell left the interurban car, at the corner
of Fourth and Mulberry Streets. Mrs. Ezra Newton wanted some work
done, and gladly received the youthful stranger. Asked as to who
she was, Miss Campbell frankly told that her home was at Wiota,
that her folks live there and that she had been attending the
Normal School. Speaking of Miss Campbell this morning Mrs. Newton
said: “I never saw a brighter or better girl than Miss
Campbell. She knew how to take hold and do all kinds of work
about the house and was bright in her books and in her general
character and that she was accustomed to refinement.
Teacher Praises Her
MISS BUCK, one of Miss Campbell’s teachers at Cedar Falls,
said this morning that the girl was taking the first year of the
regular course, and that she had been doing finely in her
studies, receiving good markings in all her branches, but she is
so conscientious that she felt she was not doing well and became
discouraged. Miss Buck paid Miss Campbell the same sort of
tribute that Mrs. Newton did, saying she was bright and lady-like
and from a family of unusual intelligence and sensitiveness. Miss
Buck says the girl has been studying beyond her strength and that
she is perhaps suffering from a temporary aberration of the mind.
Comedy and Tragedy Near Together
In the W. C. F & N. waiting room yesterday afternoon there
was a large congregation of people, most of them young folks,
several of them students awaiting the interurban car to carry
them to Cedar Falls. Among the waiting company were Miss Campbell
and Miss Edith Campbell, and near by, with his benevolent face
wreathed in smiles was Officer Enlow, never handsome, but always
good at heart. Miss Edith was very sober-faced and her sister was
near to tears. Their minds were engrossed with the unusual
experiences of the past two days, while all about them were girls
joking and laughing. It was comedy touching elbows with tragedy.
Word from Cedar Falls today is to the effect that Miss Campbell
is back in her classes. She is receiving the loving companionship
and encouragement of her teachers, who are doing all in their
power to make her work light and agreeable.
REV. A. T. COLE DIES SATURDAY
Waverly, Ia., Nov. 18—The REV. A. T. COLE, one of
Waverly’s best known citizens, died at the home of his son,
J. C. COLE, formerly of the Des Moines Capital, the cause of his
death was a hemorrhage of the bowels. Mr. Cole was born near
Brattleboro, Vt., March 5, 1824. While a child his parents moved
to western New York, where he was reared and educated. After a
thorough preparation for his calling, he was ordained a
ministered of the gospel in October, 1851. For eleven years he
was pastor of the Baptist church of Cuba, N. Y. In 1862,
Lincoln’s call found him ready and he exchanged his
ministerial garb for a soldier’s uniform. He was
commissioned captain of Company A, in the One Hundred and
Thirty-sixth New York Infantry, Aug. 27, 1862. During the war he
took part in the campaign of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,
Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and
was with Sherman on his march to the sea. After the war he became
pastor of the Baptist church at Rushford, N. Y. In November,
1868, he brought his family to Iowa, and took pastoral charge of
the First Baptist church of this city, which has been his place
of residence ever since. Through incapacitated by injuries
received during the war for vigorous labor, and being compelled
for the same reason to retire from the ministry, he has given his
aid and influence in a large measure to the moral and
intellectual development of this city. On the 20th day of April,
1861, Mr. Cole was united in marriage to MISS SARAH JANE BAILEY
at Springville, N. Y. Mrs. Cole died a little over a year ago.
Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cole, four of whom are
living, namely, EMMA J., wife of ED MADIGAN, editor of the Clarksville
Star, Clarksville, In.; ELBERT W., agent of the Adams
Express company, Mt. Pleasant, Ia.; J. F. of this city and JENNIE
V. wife of C. H. WILCOX, president of the G. W. Tin Plate
Manufacturing company of Chicago. Mr. Cole’s funeral was
held this afternoon from the Baptist church of this city, the G.
A. R. post taking charge of the service at the cemetery.
CUT HUSBAND’S THROAT
Council Bluffs, Ia., Nov. 18.—MRS. JOSEPH LEMPSE, residing
near Moorhead, yesterday before the family had arisen asked her
husband to hug her and as he complied and embraced her Mrs.
Lempse drew a razor from under her pillow and slashed him across
the throat, almost severing the windpipe. A second attempt was
made by the woman to wield the razor, but without effect. Mrs.
Lempse until a few days ago was for a time an inmate of Mercy
Hospital of this city. Her mind has been affected, it is said.
Mr. Lempse may not recover. The woman was taken in charge by
other inmates of the household and later taken to the home of her
parents near Dunlap. There are two children in the family, one of
them but 8 months old. Mrs. Lempse had been at the hospital but a
week and was thought to have recovered from her temporary mental
trouble.
BLEW TOP OF HIS HEAD OFF
Vinton, Nov. 19—W. H. ELLYSON, a wealthy retired farmer of
Benton County, suicided by blowing the top of his head off with a
double-barreled shot gun last night while his wife and daughter
were at church. When they returned home they found the house in
darkness and when they lit a light they were shocked to find what
appeared to be a piece of human skull on the center table. Going
to the kitchen they found the husband and father lying in a pool
of blood, while fragments of the skull were scattered about. Mr.
Ellyson was 60 years of age. He had been a sufferer with cancer
and had undergone one operation, with the necessity confronting
him of undergoing another. Rather than do this he apparently
thought the most desirable alternative was to take his own life.
Decedent leaves a wife and five children, four daughters and one
son. The daughters are MRS. CLARK of Kansas City, MRS. BERT SHAW
of Big Grove Township, Benton County, MRS.MERCHANT of Garrison
and Miss Irene Ellyson at home. The son is Sherman Ellyson and
lives at Denver, Col. Mr. Ellyson was well-to-do and had two
automobiles and all of the comforts of life.
DEATH AT HUDSON
Mrs. C. E. McMillan is a Victim of Blood Poisoning
Hudson, Nov. 19,—(Special)—MRS. MARGARET N. MCMILLAN,
wife of DR. C. E. MCMILLAN, of this place, died yesterday morning
at five o’clock of acute septicemia, after an illness of
eight days. A week ago a baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. McMillan
and blood poisoning setting in the condition of the mother became
critical. She suffered greatly for a week at which time death
ended her sufferings. The little one is doing well. Dr. McMillan,
husband of deceased, summoned physicians from this city and
everything was done to save the life of the mother but without
avail. She is survived by her husband and one child two years of
age. Deceased was born in Iowa, and the remains will be taken to
the former home at Marshalltown, where they will be interred
beside those of her father and mother. A brief service will be
held at Marshalltown.
TWO PUBLIC BEQUESTS
The will of CAROLINE E. SHAULIS has been admitted to probate. In
it two worthy bequests are made to public institutionsa-$500 to
the Presbyterian Synodical hospital and $500 to the United
Brethren church at Hudson. Other bequests were as follows:
To SIMON SHAULIS, brother--$500.
To ELLA B. PEVERILL, a niece--$500.
To STANLEY S. BARRON, nephew--$500.
To HARRY SHAULIS, a nephew--$150.
To JILIA V. DAY, a niece--$150.
To W. J. SHAULIS, a brother--$300.
To GILBERT O. SHAULIS, a nephew--$100.
The remainder of the estate is to be divided into five parts of
which each of the following is to receive one: EMANUEL SHAULIS,
SIMON SHAULIS, AMANDA BRANT, CHARLOTTEE R. BARRON and the
children of ELIZABETH KISTNER. SIMON SHAULIS is named as
executor.
SON HELD FOR CRIME
Creston, Ia., Nov. 19—A horrible homicide was enacted here
early Saturday morning when SAM MCFEELEY, an aged resident of the
city, was fatally injured by someone crushing his head with a
hammer while the old man lay asleep. There were no witnesses, but
previous circumstances and present actions led to the arrest of a
son, ROBERT MCFEELEY. Two operations were performed on the
injured man Sunday afternoon, but he cannot recover. The son
refuses to talk and sits sullen in jail. He is a cigarette fiend
and thought to be mentally unbalanced.
JUSTICE IS ARRESTED
Buena Vista Officer Indicted by Grand Jury For Larceny
Dubuque, Nov. 19—JAMES RICHMOND, justice of the peace at
Buena Vista, was recently placed under arrest, by railway
detectives, charged with larceny, and back of these charges, it
is said a long list of crimes which have been committed in that
section may be traced to the some source. Three days after
Richmond’s arrest, his name appeared on the official ballot
as a candidate for justice to succeed himself, and he was elected
by a large majority. Richmond, declares that he will plead his
own case and will close up his justice office during the time the
case is on trial in the district court. Richmond has been
indicted by the grand jury on two counts and is being held under
bonds of $1,000.His detection and arrest is said to be the
outcome of a desire of a prisoner recently sentenced by Richmond
to serve eight days in jail for an assault upon the person of
Richmond’s brother. The present case is exciting much
interest.
Gets Severe Sentence
Onawa, Ia., Nov. 19—CLAUDE FISHER, the Mapleton man who was
indicted by the Monona county grand jury for an assault on a
young lady there, and who pleaded guilty to the charge was
sentenced by JUDGE OLIVER to serve fifty years in the
penitentiary at hard labor. The appeal bond was fixed at $15,000.
The sentence is one of the most sever ever pronounced in the
Monona County district court.
SAWYER MAKES DENIAL
Says His Wife Overstates Facts in Divorce Petition
N. F. SAWYER, whose wife is suing for a divorce, who was charged
in her petition with having used her money with which to purchase
an assorted collection of tape worms and preserved cancers,
admits that he got the worms and cancers all right, but not with
his wife’s funds. This admission and denial are contained in
a letter sent by Sawyer from Herndon, Ia., to the chief of
police. He says he noticed something about the action of divorce
in a Des Moines paper and wish to deny the allegation and defy
the alligator. He adds: “The reports are untrue and basely
false. I bought some tape worms, but nor with her (his
wife’s money) and never used any of her money. She is no
nurse. Further, I do not drink. I do no dancing and have no
snakes in my boots. I never carried a revolver and never
threatened any one’s life, nor my own."
AGED PASTOR DIES
Waverly, Nov. 19, --(Special)—Rev. EUGENEN KETCHAM, one of
the oldest members of the Upper Iowa conference, died at Waverly
Saturday morning of typhoid fever. Rev. Ketcham had been in poor
health for about 12 years. He was afflicted with paralysis a
number of years ago. The funeral services were held at Riceland
today at 1:30. A large number of pastors of the conference
attended the services, including Rev. Frank Cole, Waterloo, a
former Waverly pastor who had charge of the services. The
interment was in the Riceville cemetery.
(From Friday’s Daily)
-MRS. MCMILLIAN of Hudson, wife of DR. MCMILLAN, is reported very
ill at her home.
-C. E. MOORE returned yesterday from La Porte where he went to
attend the funeral of his uncle.
-C. P. SHOCKLEY was called to Vinton yesterday by a message
announcing the illness of his sister.
Reports are already being published of the loss by death of
cattle from what is known to veterinarians as corn stalk disease.
A Linn county farmer recently lost 21 head of high grade cattle
from this disease.
Dysart Reporter: MANDUS BONEWITZ and MISS NETTIE CREPS
were passengers for Waterloo Saturday. Miss Crops visited a few
days at the BEAL and FRELISE homes, while MANDUS and W. C.
FRELISE took their guns and went out to take a few shots at
whatever they might see. We have not heard of any wholesale
slaughter.
New Hartford item in Parkersburg Eclipse: ROBERT GIBSON
is lying very low at the home of his daughter, MRS. NATE
OLMSTEAD, and his recovery is doubtful His daughter, MRS.WILSON,
of Waterloo, who had been caring for him.
J. H RIGDON, living on the Independence Road near Elk Run, is the
proud father of a twelve pound baby girl who arrived at his home
last evening. Though lately defeated for the office of county
recorder, Mr. Rigdon is smiling and happy and is passing the
cigars today in honor of the infant’s arrival.
R. E. PRAIT and J. W. YOUNG living eight miles south of Waterloo,
have advertised a public sale of stock, grain and farm machinery,
on Friday, November 23, beginning at ten o’clock a.m. Lunch
at noon. They offer for sale eight head of horses, 48 head of
cattle, 13 head if full blood Shropshare sheep, 50 head of good
shoats, 2000 bushel of corn, hay, grain, and farm machinery. The
usual terms will prevail. WILLIAM HOLLAND is the auctioneer.
ROLE BROWN, former manager of the Marshalltown base ball club,
well known in this city, has signed for next season with a team
in the Eastern league at a salary of $175 per month. Brown was
the premier first baseman of the Iowa league and will not doubt
make good in the faster company. DANNY HOP, formerly with Ft.
Dodge, and a former Waterloo player, has been signed by Sioux
City for next season.
News was received in this city today of the death of H.P.
CAVERLY, at Rochester, Minn., father of Mrs. B. H. PINKERTON,
formerly of Waterloo, now of Chicago. Mr. CLAVERLY was a resident
of Dubuque, but had gone to Rochester for a surgical operation
from which he was unable to recover. Besides Mrs. Pinkerton,
deceased leaves five other children, as follows: MRS. MILTON
SANFORD, Chicago; MISS BIRDIE of Dubuque, MISS PEARL of Fort
Dodge; Mrs. MABEL MOIES, of Kansas, and a son, CLARENCE of
Dubuque.
(From Saturday’s Daily)
In the matter of the trusteeship of the estate of JOHN FAGAN,
deceased, EDMOND MULLANY and FATHER M. COONEY, trustees, ask the
court to approve two loans, one for $5,775 made to JACOB L. PINT
and one for $1,000 made A. A. DUBA. Mr. Fagan lived with the
Mullany family for many years in Fox Township and at his death he
made generous bequests to charity.
(From Monday’s Daily)
A license to wed had been issued to JOHN F. ELLING, 32, of Cedar
Falls, and MAGGIE SCHARLENBERG, 21, of Mankato, Minn.
SHERIFF J. D. CALDWELL took FRED BALCOM to Knoxville where he has
been committed to the inebriety asylum.
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The Daily Times-Tribune
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa
Tuesday Morning November 20, 1906
AGED PASTOR PASSES AWAY — FATHER OF
E. W. STROEBEL ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS
Was Resident of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin—Son Has Gone to
Attend The Funeral
E. W. Stroebel, formerly of the music house firm of Taylor and
Stroebel, received a message yesterday morning informing him of
the death of his father, Reverend F. Stroebel, of Fort Atkinson,
Wis. Rev. Stroebel, who was a retired pastor of the German
Evangelical Church, was over 83 years of age; and was universally
liked in the community where he made his home. He was born in
Wuertenburg, Germany, coming to this country in 1850. He leaves a
wife and eight children. Mr. Stroebel went to Fort Atkinson last
evening to attend the funeral which will be held Wednesday.
HAS ENTERED ETERNAL REST — DEMISE
YESTERDAY OF MRS. CHRISTINA ROLLER
Was Victim of Crossing Accident and Died From the Effects of
Injuries
After suffering terribly from the effects of an accident; which
she sustained a little over two weeks ago, when she was struck by
an Illinois Central engine at Logan Avenue, Mrs. Christina
Roller, one of Waterloo’s oldest settlers, died at her home,
corner of Clay and Mill Streets yesterday afternoon. Death came
as a relief to the poor old lady’s suffering and surrounded
by her relatives, her four daughters, the suffer closed her eyes
and entered the Great Beyond. Since the accident she had been
hovering between life and death, sometimes better and sometimes
showing signs of failing, and her demise was not unexpected. For
seven hours prior to the final summons, her bed was surround by
her relatives and friends, who had done all they could to
alleviate her suffering. The end, however, was peaceful and she
sank sweetly into that last sleep. Two weeks ago last Saturday,
Mrs. Roller, who is in her eighty-second year, was on her way
home after having visited her daughter. At Logan Central tracks,
she was struck by an engine hurled a considerable distance and by
reason of her advanced years, her recovery was a matter of doubt.
She removed to her home where she quietly awaited the calling of
the death angel.
Obituary
Christina Crist was born in Germany, December 20, 1824, and
resided there until a young lady, when with a relative, she came
to America, settling in New Jersey. There she met and wedded Adam
Roller and after a residence there of some years, came to Iowa,
settling in Waterloo, which city has since been her home .It was
in the summer of 1857 that the young couple settled in Waterloo.
To the union six children were born. There were two sons and four
daughters, the two sons having preceded their mother to the
grave. The children left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving
mother are: Mrs. George Ackerman, Mrs. Maud Roe, Mrs. Dan Lantz
and Mrs. Robert Vaughan, all of whom live in Waterloo. The two
sons, who died were Joseph and Julius. The death of Mr. Roller
occurred about nine years ago. Many years ago, when Waterloo was
a mere village, Mrs. Roller was a prominent member of the
Lutheran Church but as years bore down upon her, she was forced
to yield her position to the younger generation. Throughout her
long life, she was possessed of a loving disposition and her
circle of friends is very large. All will unite in mourning her
untimely and sad death and all will extend sympathy to the
bereaved daughters. At the time of her passing, Rev. Charles H.
Seccombe was at the bedside and the funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon, this pastor officiating. Interment will be
in Fairview.
LIVERY RIG OVERTURNED — OCCUPANTS
ARE THROWN OUT AND INJURED
Accident Happened While Returning From Attending Funeral of Late
Joseph McNamara
While returning from the cemetery yesterday morning, where they
had gone as friend of the late Joseph McNamara, a rig containing
Miss Margaret McDermott, Miss Katherine Brady and Frank
McDermott, was overturned and the occupants quite badly injured.
The accident was caused by the horses becoming frightened and
uncontrollable. The occupants of the rig were taken home, where
they will be obliged to nurse their injuries for some time.
How Accident Happened
The rig was one from the livery stable, with a regular driver in
charge of the team. The trip to the cemetery was uneventful but
while driving on Falls Avenue, on the return trip, one of the
horses shied. Quicker than a flash, the animal was astride the
pole and then making a quick turn to the side of the road, the
rig was overturned, the occupants being thrown to the ground. The
driver, however, managed to jerk the horses to one side, so that
they continued in their mad flight, the occupants of the buggy
were not dragged. The buggy was a total loss.
Occupants Taken Home
Miss McDermott sustained a severe gash in the head and her lady
companion had her side slightly wrenched. Mr. McDermott was only
slightly injured. The trio was brought to the city and removed to
their separate homes, where medical aid was summoned.
FOX TOWNSHIP FARMER HURT — FELL
FROM WAGON WHEN TEAM MADE A LUNGE
Alighted on Head and Physician Fears For His Recovery—Mr.
Phillips Well Known
Special to Daily Times Tribune: Jessup, Nov.
19—Nick Phillips of the most prominent farmers of Fox
Township was very seriously injured this afternoon while driving
home from this place. The accident occurred near the Center
School House and the attending physician cannot now state whether
the accident will result fatally.
How Accident Occurred
Mr. Phillips was accompanied by his son, who was doing the
driving. As they neared the school house the team took fright at
something at the side of the road, and made a terrific plunge
forward. Mr. Phillips who was standing at the rear of the wagon
box was thrown back to the ground. He struck on the back of his
head and was rendered unconscious.
Dangerous Injuries
The boy summoned help. After he stopped the team and the injured
man was carried to the residence of John Frost. The accident
occurred about 3:00 0’clock and Mr. Phillips did not regain
consciousness until about 6:30 o’clock. After recovering his
senses, he was unable to talk and he suffered greatly. The
attending physician holds out hope for his recovery, yet he
states that there is great danger of congestion of the brain. Dr.
Joynt is the attending physician. Mr. Phillips is well known not
only in Fox Township, but in Black Hawk County. He is a farmer
who has worked hard for his substance and his friends are many.
All will join in wishing him an early and complete recovery
TAKE REMAINS TO CLARKSVILLE
Body of Late T. S. Heery Brought From Home in Nebraska
The remains of the late T. S. Heery arrived in this city last
night from Nebraska where he died accompanied by S. L. Vale. The
body was taken from the Illinois Central depot to the undertaking
parlors of O’Keefe & Towne. Mr. Heery is a
brother–in-law of Mr. Vale and formerly resided near Greene.
During the latter years of his life he has been afflicted with
paralysis and went to Nebraska for the benefit of his health. The
body will be taken to Clarksville this morning over the Rock
Island where the funeral will be held.
POLICE COURT DAILY GRIST — JUDGE
VAN METRE HAS A BUSY SESSION
New and Old Offenders Brought Before Him for Sentence—Chain
Street Gang
Judge Van Metre dispensed justice and mercy—principally
mercy—to an exceptional large number of offenders yesterday
morning, for the Saturday night jag was very much in evidence,
and several of them lasted over until Monday morning. The
unfortunates got their “packages” in the following
order: Bert Bellard, who hails from Wakefield was assessed $7.50
for furnishing red eye to O. E. Strong, a printer employed in the
Howell printing office, who is on the black-list. John Swift
guaranteed his fine, and he was released.
Will Have Chain Gang
D. A. Lovejoy was an old offender, and had no particular excuse
to offer for the glorious skin full which caused hid arrest. He
will have a chance to count pavement bricks for the next three
days, for the judge ordered him put on the street with ball,
chain and broom. He won’t begin to work until tomorrow
however, as the judge allowed him to send home for some clothes
to work in.
John Morgan, sheet iron worker, didn’t have the $6.50
requisite to save him from jail but his employer guaranteed it,
and he too was released.
Some Old Offenders
John Madsen, and his wife, Leota, both of whom have police court
reputations, were up for disorderly conduct. They gained some
unpleasant notoriety some time ago, in connection with a man who
was found slugged into unconsciousness on the C. G. W. tracks.
For some reason however, Judge Van Metre let them off with $10.00
fines. Both of these people are well known to the authorities all
over northern Iowa. Their last out-of-town escapade was in Worth
County, where John did fifteen days attached to the handle of the
court house lawn mower.
PASSED AWAY IN CHICAGO SUNDAY
Relatives Here Receive Word of the Death of F. J. Wight Who Had
Been Gone Several Years. Remains Brought Here
A telegram was received from Chicago Sunday afternoon by G. T.
Wight of this city, announcing the death of his son, F. J. Wight
of this city. The telegram gave no particulars and relatives and
friends were greatly surprised to learn of the demise of Mr.
Wight. The death message was the first word relatives had heard
of the deceased In several years, he having left Waterloo many
years ago, and of late, having failed to correspond with his
relatives here. The remains were brought here for burial this
morning over the Illinois Central. The arrangements for the
funeral have not been made. Deceased is survived by three
brothers, Frank, Herbert and A. M., all of this city.
MUST APPEAR BEFORE COURT YOUTH IN TROUBLE, CHARGED WITH
THEFT
Roy Knapp Occupies Cell in Women’s Ward at City
Hall—Will Have Hearing Today
After spending a night of terror in a box car, his endeavor to
escape arrest, Roy Knapp, 14 years old, occupies a cell in the
woman’s ward of the city jail, awaiting hearing before Judge
Platt, on the charge that he took a suit case, a fountain pen and
several neckties from the Irving Hotel, where he was employed as
a bell hop.
His History
But it isn’t all his fault. His mother died when he was a
small boy, and his father, Jerry Knapp, well known here as one of
the best musicians who was ever in the town had done little for
him for the past two years. The boy has had to shift for himself,
first at one thing and then at another, and it is not surprising
that he has fallen. He has been in trouble before, in regard to
the theft of some bicycles. Roy says that he and the porter at
the Irving were going to Des Moines, and that he took the grip to
put his things in. All last winter he worked as a fireman’s
helper, and every Saturday he paid his grandmother $2.00 for
board out of the $3.00 per week which he earned.
He Still Has Friends
Young Knapp is not entirely without friends, however, for the
police say that several prominent persons, among them county
officers, have been to the station to see him, and will intercede
for him when he has his hearing before Judge Platt. Miss McMaron,
living on West Fifth Street, with whom he lived a year ago,
offered to come down to the station last night if her coming
would help the lad, and she will be on hand this morning to go
with him to see the judge. In the opinion of all who know his
antecedents, it is not the sorely tempted boy who should bear the
burnt of the stigma of his crime, but his parent who has
neglected him.
Roy is said to have relatives in town, other than his
grandparents, who might have taken more interest in the case than
they have. The men who have shown interest in him will, however,
recommend that he be given another chance.
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Semi-Weekly Reporter
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa
Tuesday, November 20, 1906
WILL WED TUESDAY
Mrs. Maude Burns and J. B. Enright to Be Married at St.
Joseph’s Church
Mrs. Maude Burns and Mr. John B. Enright will be united in
marriage at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church by Very Rev. Father M. Cooney. A number of friends will be
present to witness the taking of the vows. Following the ceremony
friends will be invited to the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Brown,
where dinner will be served at 12:00 m. Both contracting parties
are well known to the people of Waterloo, the groom having held
the position of traveling representative for the Mauotuck Silk
Co. of Chicago and has made calls on the trade every other week
for so many years he is considered a Waterloo man. Mr. and Mrs.
Enright will reside in this city.
RICHARD SWEET DEAD — PIONEER
RESIDENT PASSED AWAY IN NORTHVILLE, NEW YORK, MONDAY —
OLDEST BARBER IN CITY
Came to Waterloo Many Years Ago, When City Was Small— Death
Due to Old Age
Richard Sweet, a pioneer settler of Waterloo, died at 10
o’clock Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour
Proper in Northville, N. Y., where he had been stopping the past
four months. The announcement of his death came as a great
surprise to relatives in this city as no word of his serious
illness had been communicated to them. The last word received
came in a letter stating that a week ago Sunday he contracted a
severe cold and at once took to bed. The first letter was
followed by another which gave hope of improvement, and the
second was shortly followed by a dispatch that he had passed to
his reward. It is believed that complications coupled with old
age were the immediate causes of death. The remains will be
brought to Waterloo for interment and the services will be held
from his residence, 68 Lafayette Street, probably on Friday.
Died at Home Town
Richard Sweet was born in Northampton, N. Y., July 4, 1830, and
was just 76 years 4 months and 16 days old. He was united in
marriage to Miss Priscilla Blowers January 1, 1852, at the same
place. With his wife he came west in the early sixties, settling
first at Janesville, Wis., where they remained but a short time
when he pushed farther west, locating in Waterloo when the city
was little more than a village and the east and west sides as
they exist today were unknown. He resided here continuously with
exception of a few years spent on his farm in Dakota. Upon coming
to Waterloo he opened a barber shop and continued to follow that
vocation until a few years ago when enfeebling age made it
necessary for him to retire. He held the record of the oldest
barber in the city and one in the service for more years than any
other in this section of the west. For many years he resided on
the corner of East Park Avenue and Sycamore Street, vacating the
residence on the site then being secured for the present court
house. The old residence was then moved to the present location
on upper Lafayette Street, where another cottage has since been
erected and where the last rites will be observed on the arrival
of the remains.
Wife Died Last April
Mrs. Sweet died at the home on Lafayette Street the 2nd of last
April and shortly afterwards Mr. Sweet went to Northville, his
old home city, to spend the summer with his wife’s sister,
Mrs. Proper. He leaves no immediate relatives in this city,
although Mrs. Sweet has several residing here. He leaves a
brother, Thomas Sweet, at Milford, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Catherine
Fosmire, at Gloversville, N. Y. Deceased is known to all the old
settlers of the city and his death will be mourned by them.
DEATH OF HUDSON LADY
Passed Away Sunday Morning a 5:00 O’clock—Burial in
Marshalltown
Hudson, Nov. 19—Special: Mrs. Margaret N. McMillan passed
away at her home in Hudson Sunday morning at 5:00 o’clock as
a result of blood poison resulting from childbirth. She was born
in this state on March 21, 1879, and had lived in Marshalltown
during most of the time.
Besides her husband, she leaves two little children to mourn the
loss of a mother. A baby is just eight days of age, and the
little son will be two years old next February. The body of Mrs.
McMillan will be taken to Marshalltown and interment made there
beside the remains of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Abram
H. Miller.
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A marriage license was granted Saturday afternoon to John F.
Elling, 32, Cedar Falls, and Maggie Schaefenberg, 21, Mankato,
Minn.
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WEDDING AT PARKERSBURG
Miss Bernadett McMahon and Marion Kratzer Married Sunday
Parkersburg, Iowa, Nov. 19—Special: Marion Kratzer and Miss
Bernadett McMahon were married by Rev. Father Baxter at 7:30
Sunday morning at the Catholic parsonage. They left on the
Illinois Central morning train for a two week’s trip to
Chicago and other points. On their return they will be at home to
their friends in what is known as the Gleneson home of South Main
Street. The bride is a most estimable young lady, a life long
resident of Parkersburg and a member of a highly respected family
in the community. Mr. Kratzer is a prominent and successful
business man, who has made Parkersburg his home for many years.
ENDED HIS OWN LIFE
Willis Ellyson Shoots Himself While Family Was at Church
Vinton, Nov. 19—Special: This community was shocked shortly
after 8:00 o’clock last night by the finding of the lifeless
remains of Willis Ellyson at his home near this city. The deed
was committed with a shot gun, the charge taking effect close to
the right ear. Mr. Ellyson was recently operated on for the
removal of a cancer which has given him much concern. It is
thought that this might have preyed upon him until his mind
became unbalanced. He is a retired farmer. He was born in 1850,
and leaves a wife and family of five children to mourn his loss.
There was no one at home at the time, the family being at church,
and the remains were discovered on their return home.
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Mrs. Sweeney, manager of the cloak department of the Paul Davis
Dry Goods Co., had the misfortune to fall and sustain a badly
sprained ankle, which will keep her confined to the house for
several days.
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DIED IN NEBRASKA
Brother-in-Law of S. L. Vale to Be Buried in Clarksville
T. S. Heery, formerly residing near Greene, but who moved to
Savage, Neb., five weeks ago, is dead. The remains will arrive in
Waterloo tonight over the Illinois Central and tomorrow will be
taken to the home of relatives in Clarksville, where the funeral
will be held. Mr. Heery is a brother-in-law of S. L. Vale, of
Waterloo. He had been troubled by paralysis and went to Nebraska
for his health. He was about 59 years old and leaves no family.
His mother and brothers live in Clarksville.
Sullivan in Trouble
Mark Sullivan, the 14-years-old boy who was picked up a night or
two ago while drunk, is still at police headquarters and it is
probable the lad will be sent to Independence for treatment.
Young Sullivan was sent to the boys’ reformatory at Eldora
by Judge Platt in June, 1905, and later was transferred to
Glenwood and then to the hospital at Independence. He returned to
Waterloo last January, claiming to have been paroled.
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M. T. Fuller, a farmer living near Ute, while driving home from
the city the other evening, was run into by a young fellow riding
a blind horse. Mr. Fuller’s team was thrown into the ditch
but neither horses nor Mr. Fullerton were seriously injured.
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WEDDING TRIP MADE ON FOOT - YOUNG MAN AND BRIDE WALKED
FROM WISCONSIN TO TRAER — AN OVERLAND
HONEYMOON — REPORT IS COUPLE RAN AWAY TO
GET MARRIED
Traer, Nov. 17.—Don Hitchcock, a nephew of Thom. Allison, of
Traer, blew into town a few days ago with a young lady of
twenty-six whom he introduced as his bride. According to the
young man’s story the couple walked most of the way from
Wisconsin to Traer. The report is that the couple ran away to get
married and kept it up until they reached Tama County. Young
Hitchcock lived here several years ago, part of the time with his
uncle and worked in town and vicinity. The couple stopped in
Traer at Mr. Allison’s a few days, then accepted employment
by Jess Bradley, a farmer south of Gladbrook, whose wife has been
very ill this fall. It is evident their worldly possessions are
no great burden to them and a place of this kind at the opening
of winter is not to be despised.
DEATH OF AGED LADY — MRS. SUSAN
PICKERTON, WHO HAS LIVED IN WATERLOO 24 YEARS HAS PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Susan Pinkerton who resided at 302 ½ West Fourth Street,
passed away Friday afternoon at 5:30 as a result of complications
due to old age. Mrs. Pinkerton was born in Smithville, Wayne
County, Ohio, and lived there until April, 1882, when she removed
to Waterloo and has been a resident of this city continually
since then. Her husband, Rudolph Pinkerton, passed away at their
home in Smithville, March 13, 1866. The following children
survive her: Mrs. Sarah Lytle, Deshler, Ohio; B. H. and A. H.
Pinkerton, Chicago; Peter Pinkerton, Oakland, California; Jacob
Pinkerton, North Bend, Oregon; Mrs. C. M. Berkley and S. H.
Pinkerton of this city. A daughter, Mrs. E. Hoover, passed away
December 20, 1901. Mrs. Pinkerton has three brothers living. One
is a resident of Lordsburg, Cal.; one of Dallas Center, Iowa and
the other lives in Orrville, Ohio. Besides these relatives, Mrs.
Pinkerton has many friends in Waterloo, who have grown to highly
respect her and admire her loving character. The funeral services
will be conducted at the Dunkard Church, corner of Seventh and
South Streets Sunday afternoon by Rev. Blough. The casket will be
opened at the church that the friends may view the remains.
Interment will be made in Elmwood Cemetery.
Death of Marie Michaels
Miss Marie Michaels, aged 17 years died at 11:30 o’clock
Saturday forenoon following an operation for appendicitis at the
Presbyterian Hospital. The young lady was stricken Tuesday, and
in the afternoon was taken to the hospital, where at 10:00
o’clock she was operated on. Miss Michaels’ home was
near Denver, Iowa, but she had been living in Waterloo for some
time, having made her home at the W. W. Marsh residence. She made
many friends during her stay in Waterloo. Her father was apprised
of the seriousness of her condition and came at once being
present when her spirit took flight. She leaves three sisters and
her father. One sister lives in Illinois, and the other two near
Denver, Iowa. The body will be taken to Denver for burial and
funeral services will be held at that place.
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Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wadleigh celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary at Clinton Tuesday. Their children and grandchildren
and many friends helped make the occasion a joyful one. Mr.
Wadleigh was for years at the head of the Clinton Lumber Company.
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FOUND DEAD IN BED — JIMMIE
WHITE’S LIFELESS BODY FOUND WHEN CALLED FOR BREAKFAST —
WAS WELL AT BEDTIME
The Young Man is a Son of Mr. and Mrs. John White — Effort
to Be Made to Locate Cause
Waverly, Nov. 17.—Special: Considerable excitement prevailed
in this city this morning on account of the finding of the dead
body of Jimmie White in bed when called for breakfast at 6:00
o’clock. An investigation will probably be made to ascertain
the cause of death, as the boy was apparently in good health when
he retired for the night.
He was past sixteen years of age and is a son of Mr. and Mrs.
John White, well-known residents of the city. Mrs. White occupies
the position of cook at the Fortner house and Mr. White is
clerking in one of the stores here.
DEWAR
Nov.16—Saturday Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Emert celebrated their
fifteenth wedding anniversary.
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The November term of the Clinton Court opened Tuesday, the grand
jury meeting Wednesday. The most important case for the
consideration of the grand jury is that of Zimmer and Phillipp,
charged with the murder of Siegfried Larsen.
IS WORKING AT CEDAR FALLS
A. Schwendeman Makes Call at County Headquarters Friday
A. Schwendeman, who was sent to Anamosa to serve a term for
infractions of the law, has been released and is now working at
Cedar Falls. He made a call on Sheriff Caldwell Friday for the
purpose of securing a rifle belonging to Charles Johnson which
has been in the sheriff’s possession since Johnson’s
incarceration. He presented a request from Mr. Johnson.
Candidate Who Lost Election Victim of Fatal Fall
Manson, Nov. 17—Henry Weber, a wealthy farmer of Lake
Township, Pocahontas County, about twelve miles north of this
place, was killed Friday morning by falling from the windmill
tower on his farm. He arose about 5 o’clock and left the
house. Shortly afterwards he was missed and a search was made,
with the result that he was found at the foot of the windmill
tower in a dying condition. Mr. Weber was defeated at the recent
election by Chris Nolan, the democratic candidate for county
supervisor. The fact that Mr. Weber had had the office for only
one term and was the president of the board, made his defeat very
disappointing to him and preyed upon his mind until he lost his
reason. He had been out of his mind several days and the tragedy
of Friday morning is the result. He was one of the wealthiest
farmers in that section. Mr. Weber leaves a widow.
BUTLER WANTED AGAIN
Man Who Defrauded T. J. Mulgrew Wanted in Quincy, Ill.
John L. Butler, alias John Hoover, John Kline and other aliases
is up to his old tricks again. He is the man who a year ago
defrauded T. J. Mulgrew, a former Waterloo resident, out of
$4,000 or $5,000 at Dubuque. He is now wanted by the authorities
of Adams County, Ill., on charges of forgery and obtaining money
under false pretenses. Information relative to the affair
furnished Sheriff Caldwell is that a reward of $300 will be paid
for his capture. The authorities have a good description of the
man and the manner of plying his graft on the susceptible,
including a facsimile of his handwriting, and it is believed the
efforts being put forth will affect his capture within a short
time. His method of working is the same as has been published in
the newspapers of the state several times, yet the warning
appears to go unheeded.
TWO DROP DEAD SAME DAY
Mrs. Sarah Overpeck and Peter Cassmann Succumb Suddenly
Ackley, Nov. 17.—Two aged residents of this city dropped
dead from heart failure here. Mrs. Sarah Overpeck, a well known
resident for over thirty years, was found dead in the back yard
of her home. She had fallen while attempting to shut the door of
a shed. She was 82 years old. Peter Cassmann while drinking
coffee, with his son-in-law, S. F. Kruse, at the home of the
latter, suddenly pitched forward to the floor and when picked up
was found to have succumbed to heart disease. He was 76 years
old.
GEO B. IMHOFF HURT — HORSE FELL UPON HIM FORCING
SADDLE POMMETT INTO HIS ABDOMEN — HORSE SCARED AT ENGINE
Injuries Are to Kidneys, Bowels, and Other Vital Parts—Think
He Will Survive
George B. Imhoff, secretary of the Leusch Manufacturing Company,
was seriously injured Friday morning by being thrown from his
horse, the animal falling upon him and causing internal injuries.
Mr. Imhoff was riding horse back on Sycamore Street and was about
to cross the Great Western tracks, when his horse took fright at
an approaching engine and in rearing threw the rider to the
ground.
The animal lost its balance and also fell, forcing the pommel of
the saddle into Mr. Imhoff’s side and abdomen. He was
carried into the office of Bryant & Sons where a physician
cared for his wounds.
Mr. Imhoff is hurt internally. The kidneys were injured and a
hemorrhage followed soon after the accident. It is thought the
bowels are also contused. He received several external hurts and
other internal injuries of a sever nature. Mr. Imhoff was removed
to his home on Dane Street, and his physicians are hopeful of his
recovery.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rose are in Rockwell City, where they were
called by the serious illness of Mrs. Rose’s mother, whose
recovery is doubtful.
A memorial to Tom Potter, one of the most prominent railroad men
of his day, will be erected at Burlington by his wife, Mrs. T. J.
Potter. She has offered to build a handsome arch at Aspen Grove
Cemetery, the burying grounds, which have been accepted by the
association. Work will begin at once, the structure to be
completed in the spring.
S. L. Vale, was called to Savage, Neb., last night by a telegram
announcing the serious illness of his brother-in-law, Thom.
Heery, who recently moved from Greene to Nebraska, where he owned
a large farm. Mr. Heery is quite well known in Waterloo, where he
has many warm friends.
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Waterloo Times
Waterloo, Back Hawk County, Iowa
November 20, 1906
YOUNG LADY FOUND HERE — MISSING STUDENT LOCATED
SUNDAY IN WATERLOO
Through Agency of Times-Tribune and Chief Sweitzer, Miss
Campbell is Returned to Friends
Through the wide publicity given her disappearance by the Times-Tribune,
and the careful search instituted by Marshal Sweitzwer, Miss
Alwida Campbell, the twenty year old student who wandered away
from the Normal School at Cedar Rapids has been restored to her
friends. She was found at the home of Samuel Berry, 362 High
Street, to whom she is distantly related. The police traced her
to Waterloo, and there the trail was lost, and no further clue to
her where-abouts was found.
New Clue Discovered
Sunday noon, however, Merrick Shutter, 203 Vine Street telephoned
the police that his wife had been called on by a young lady,
answering the description given in the Times-Tribune’s
account of the affair, Saturday about noon, and that she inquired
the way to Mr. Berry’s residence. Mr. Shutter directed her,
and thought no more of it until she read the story in the morning
paper.
Girl Is Located
Chief Sweitzer telephoned to Mr. Berry’s people, and
ascertained that Miss Campbell was still there. He then notified
the Normal School that she had been located. The news was
joyfully received by Miss Campbell’s sister, who had come
from Wiota, Ia., to make her a visit, only to find that she had
disappeared. She had been on the verge of a nervous prostration
ever since her sister was reported missing.
Marshall Enlou Comes For Her
In company with Marshall Enlou, Miss Campbell came to Waterloo
Sunday afternoon and took her sister home with her. Marshall
Sweitzer went to the Berry home with them and when they came for
lost one. It is said that the meeting of the sisters was touching
in the extreme. The elder Miss Campbell was very much afraid that
her sister would get away again before she could get there, and
it was a great relief to her to see her with her own eyes. The
police thought that Miss Campbell wandered away in a spell of
mental aberration brought on by over study and in this they are
evidently right as the young lady has been sent to her home, her
condition not permitting a return to her school duties at Cedar
Falls.
APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE
Lillian Huff Petitions Court for Separation from Fred. R.Huff
Lillian Huff filed a petition in the clerk’s office Monday
morning, asking divorce from her husband, Fred R. Huff, on the
grounds of desertion. The Huffs were married July 5, 1898. In
December 1902, Huff left her and has not been home since.
Possibly the fact that the wedding was the day after the Fourth
had something to do with the matrimonial troubles which followed.
Mrs. Huff asks that she be allowed to assume her maiden name,
Lillian Porter, and that notice be served on her absent spouse by
publication. Attorney N. W. Birdsall represents Mrs. Huff.
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
E. W. Stroebel left last evening for Fort Atkinson, Wis., where
his father passed away yesterday.
F. C. Huber and wife of Garrison, arrived in the city yesterday
and will reside here during the winter.
John McCarthy of this city entered the shorthand department of
the Waterloo Business College yesterday morning.
Mrs. Anna Watkins of Jessup had disposed of her residence
property in that town and will remove to this city.
Frank Braufger, formerly of this city, but now cashier of the
Bank of Dunkerton, was here Sunday visiting relatives.
T. H. Humes of St. Ansgar who was elected representative from
Mitchell Count, was in the city on business yesterday afternoon.
Miss Lydia M. Figi, a graduate of East High in this city,
yesterday enrolled in the combined course of the Waterloo
Business College.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace who have resided for many years on their
farm southeast of Jessup have sold their farm property and will
move to this city.
Miss Katherine Thurston a student at the business college, is
doing supply work this week in the offices of the Waterloo Skirt
& Garment Company.
Claude F. Payne was quarantined yesterday at his home, 204
Commercial Street for small pox. Mr. Payne has been employed in
the Iowa Dairy factory.
Sunday was the fourth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Fred
Elliott, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church of this city.
The services were appropriate to the occasion and the work of the
church, which is very encouraging, was reviewed.
A. S. Jackson was called to Osage yesterday by the serious
illness of his sister, Mrs. A. Paulsen.
Miss Edith Merrit, a teacher in the public schools at West
Liberty was in the city visiting her parents over Sunday.
Joe Todd, who was formerly in the drug business in this city was
here Sunday visiting friends. Mr. Todd is now located in Sioux
City.
Mrs. John Lund, who was taken to the Presbyterian Hospital
yesterday morning and underwent an operation for appendicitis is
reported to be rapidly recovering.
Excavating was begun yesterday for the new livery barn which
Klinefelter brothers will build on the site of the old one
destroyed in the fire that consumed Brown’s opera house.
Mrs. Walter and Peter Musser left yesterday morning for Huron, S.
D., where they will join their husbands, who are located on some
farming lands which they recently purchased.
G. C. Kennedy has received official notice from the pension
office at Washington of the allowance of a pension of $8 per
month to Mrs. Belinda S. Standish of this city, beginning April
29, 1905.
There will no services at the Universalist Church Sunday on
account of the absence of the pastor, Rev. Effie K. M. Jones, who
was in Kansas, attending the funeral of his sister, who died in
this city last Friday.
J. B. Parsons, who has been driving for the U. S. Express
Company, has received word that he has been promoted to night
clerkship at Cedar Rapids. He left for that city yesterday to
take his new position.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Pinkerton was held in the
Dunkard church Sunday afternoon. There was a large assemblage of
former friends present to pay their last respects to one whom in
life they had learned to love.
Fred Walker who entered the service of the regular army, four and
a half years ago is in Waterloo. He had been in the Philippines
for several years and has been granted a furlough and is spending
it with relatives in this city.
The funeral of the late Maria Michaels who passed away at the
Presbyterian Hospital, Saturday morning was held yesterday
afternoon from her home at Denver. The services were in charge of
the pastor of the Lutheran Church and interment was in the Denver
Cemetery.
Rev George Hinkle left Monday afternoon for Davenport where he
will spend a few days visiting Bishop Morrison. Bishop Morrison
has been granted an extended vacation and will leave in a few
days for Europe. Rev. Hinkle has been selected to take charge of
the affairs of the dioceses during the absence of the bishop.
THE LAST SAD RITES
Funeral Services Over Remains of Late Joseph McNamara
The funeral services over the remains of the late conductor
Joseph McNamara were held Monday morning at ten o’clock in
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The large church was filled
with the many friends of the late conductor who came to pay their
last respects to the dead. Father Cooney officiated. The six
pallbearers were Conductors Geo. Meyers and Michael Lorden of the
O. R. C., Chas. Brady and E. H. McCoy of the A. O. U. W. and
Jacob Dunwald and B. Striegel of the Catholic Order of Foresters.
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