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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1906

Page

8

Double Burial at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls mourns N U Christiansen and his wife in a two funeral service at Bethlehem Danish church, with a large crowd. Mrs Christiansen, already frail, faced her husband’s death two days earlier, life details trace to Denmark, 1884 emigration, 1846 marriage in Cedar Falls, son Overt and kin left in Hillsdale. Extra railroad cars announced for flooded district visitors on Sunday.

Cedar Falls N. U. Christiansen Bethlehem Danish Church South Main Street Mr. Christiansen Jacob Rasmussen P. Simonsen H. Holst J. Nielsen J. Shearup P. Falkenburg Andrew Olsen Ars.Christiansen M ©. Holst J. P. Larsen M. Halm Thos.Thompson C. Michaelson PD. Brown Denmark America Siatean Ang

Third Deep Well Sought By Water Co In Waterloo

The Waterloo Water Co plans a third deep well to boost artesian water supply. Secretary J B Sedgwick says progress on the current well is steady and two wells may not meet demand. A large emergency reservoir is also contemplated to ensure fire protection and steady service.

Daily Reporter Loo Water Co J. B. Sedgwick Sedgwiel Sedgwick Waterloo E Company

Eastern City Winner in Headquarters Bid Dispute

Waterloo secures a show of strength to keep the big fraternal insurance society offices, while cities eastward are eyed as potential relocation sites. Toledo bids strongly, Iowa cities face possible move if relocation occurs.

Waterloo Martin Iowa Fraternal Insurance Society Tean- Quarters Oniatia Lutt Toledo Obin Sity

Coroner's jury returns verdict in Keenan case

The coroner's jury finished its inquiry into the Stafford M. Keenan investigation Friday afternoon and returned a verdict summarizing the finding of the case.

Stafford MW Keenan Stafford M. Keenan

New Home of Elks Lighted by Heavy Oak Mission Style

The new Elks lodge quarters are finished throughout in heavy carved oak in mission style with ornate woodwork and palisades. The first floor includes dining rooms and private rooms for ladies and gentlemen. the third floor offers suites and lodge spaces accessible by winding stairs. mahogany stain and polished woodwork complete the refined interior.

Ile Syne Isus Club Willard Belove He Etty H. M. Reed Sycamore Street Els Lodge C. H. Eighmey Dighmey Eigit

HARB ON HOBBESS IN THE HOUSE

In Des Moines on March 30 the House passed an anti pass bill 77 to 1 with Representative Temple opposing, saying reform is not needed. The session also approved a senate bill for uniform municipal accounting and annual public accounts publication in cities over 19,000. The day featured rapid bill passage and several appropriations including 3,000 for the Kirkwood statue and 16,000 for agricultural work.

Ion Tan Lewsley Cheney Dows Freeman Fruiden Greene Munna Koontz McCreary McCuloch MecDele Pest Saylor Temple Willson Wise Wyland House Senate Dunham Samuel J. Kirkwood Washington Agricultural College E. Byers Iowa United States Survey Towa Hill State Board of Heart Laboratory Town City Appropriations Committee Soldiers Home Marshalltown Hughes Com Cummings Mittee Kentint Atate Board of Agriculture Temale Tennile Speke Licouse T Ie House

Religious Awakening to Visit Waterloo in April

Dr Henry Ostrom is expected to arrive in Waterloo around April 9 for a religious awakening series planned by the local ministerial association. The group decided to seek the Lane property on Sycamore Street to build a large amphitheatre if consent is granted. Some property owners have objected, awaiting Ostrom's arrival and exact arrangements before finalizing the plan.

Henry Ostrom Waterloo Sycamore Street Smalter Bi Hays Ostrom

Big Westfield Transfer Consolidates Waterloo Firms

A major deal closes in Went field as Thuntax Cascaden acquires all holdings of B. F. Moe Wihtuney in Kemp Manufacturing Co. including Lewis & Kemp. The move unites Kemp with Waterlon Metal Works and Waterloo Threshing Machine Works, signaling looming consolidation among Waterloo’s manufacturing giants. principal parties released a brief public notice.

Wentfield Thuntax Cascaden B. F Alsttcts Sk Mppeara Kemp Concern Wah Waterlon Metal Works Waterloo Threshing Machine Works Lew

Takes Exception to Statement by Local Brother

B D Cakdwell, brother of J D Galewell, visiting relatives, objects to an advertisement in the Columna of the reporter paid by We Wy Wallies of Chicago. The ad described a Chicago clipping claiming Former Judge T P Caldwell head of Caldwell Engine Co and I J Shannshan, prominent oilman.

B.D. Cakdwell J. D. Galewell We. Wy Wallies Chicago T. P. Caldwell Caldwell Engine Co I. J. Shannshan

Scenes From The Flood

The river rose to its highest level in eighteen years and caused damage. Yet sturdy bridges held firm, preventing any from being swept away. Local observers note the resilience of infrastructure amid the flood’s impact.

Clerks Form A Union In Waterloo At Central Labor Hall

The Retail Clerks union in Waterloo was formed with 21 charter signers and seven new members, affiliating with the International. Officers elected include President P. J. Lang and Secretary Herman DeBuhr. Delegates will represent the local 781 in the Central labor body. The union invites workers from any small store to join and no wage or hours changes are set yet. A local death case linked to alcohol and drug use was reviewed by a jury, autopsy indicating alcoholism as a possible cause.

Retail Clerks Union of Waterloo Central Labor Hall Waterloo Wnton Internationa Central Labor Watertoo P. J. Lang D. Botner Geo. Rath Herman DeBuhr Ioward Dunkebberg Yrustecsa Harry Hartong Yom White

Twenty new cottages planned on Inajuat tract

A.H. Frank and George B.Miler plan a summer development south of Presbyterian hospital, building about twenty cottages with possibility to expand. Homes will be sold on instalments after down payments. total project cost estimated at 350,000 with 25,000 for houses, rest for sidewalks, grading, and landscaping. Frank is with Frank Bros. and Miller is Waterloo Plumbing secretary.

A. H. Frank George B.miler Presbyterian Hospital Frank Frank Bros Am Miller Wallerloo Guapling , “Engine Company

Salvation Army to Hold Annual Four Day Event

Salvation Army units plan a four day annual drive from April 22 to 25 with the aim to raise 200 dollars for rescue homes orphanages prison work and missionary efforts in Colorado California and Ohio. Capt Tripp leads self denial activities to fund local and international outreach with soldiers aiding the effort and tented tracts leased to help the poor.

Salvation Army Tripp Soldiera Sifem Tha Lowe Waterlap Salvation Army Corps Colorado California Ohle Ferkly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. and Mre, N. U. Christianson Cedar River Park Sans Squci Hast Fourth Street Mulberry J. Cummings G. PL A Omill Eastern City ELKS Hobbess Representative Temple Des Moines Park Road Virden’s Creek Heart of Waterloo Westfield Thomas Cascaden Kemp Venice Cedar River Johan Jwostushes Dotyshor Stafford M. Heenan Tre- Mont L. Carson C.H. Hackett N. Federspiel Waterloo Odd Fellows East Fourth Street Ellis Judge Fa Geo. B. Miller Orphans Home Davenport Institution For Vinton Council Blufts Gren- Wood Reform School Wdora Mitchelville Insane Hospital Mt Piedgart Independence Yosane Clarinda Cherokee Inebriates Home Knoxville Iart Maddison Anamosa Gail Bill Mart Efleet Dorinthi Atte Faureen Tanis Agricultval College Gill Kendall Laird Geing Terns Township Polo Ill Uclo Cotdwell Niades
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