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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

6

Town and Township News Summary

March items report Decker building a 22 by 20 store room near S A Noahs to serve flour and feed. Hog prices rise delighting farmers. Miss Bessie Ballantine visits family during spring vacation. A home talent play netted about $30 for the band. Town election: Myron Rohrabacher mayor, A W Decker assessor, F F Fitkins recorder, G W Briden treasurer, G G Shepard trustee three years, W S Jennings trustee three years, J L Somms trustee two years. Trustees over: Dr Bradford, B W Kendall, Adolph Schmidt. Council to reorganize next Monday. Jennings and Rohrabacher plan a 26 by 60 barn for Fred Miller south of Finchford. Miss Jenale Bradford visiting Shannon City. Presbyterian ladies thimble bee with Mrs J L Comins. Rev Pucket funeral at Finchford. Elizabeth Jennings progresses after a fall injuring left femur. Soldiers' monument placed in the cemetery. New Hartford notes list Webb family, Mrs Henry Myers, Miss Ina Harry, Miss Millie Remington.

C. L. Decker S. A .Noah's Store Fanny Shepard Waterloo Ed. Davis Waverly Bessie Ballantine Nowell Wailine ‘Ballantine Myron Rohrabacher A. W. Decker W. S. Jennings Fred Miller Cone Finchford Jenale Bradford L. Bradford Shannon City Presbyterian Ladies Thimble Bee J. L. Comins Pucket Finchfordg Elizabeth Jennings John Jennings

Parkersburg March into spring town notes and events

Parkersburg March notes cover a town gathering with W Griffith en route to his farm and old friends, a local dance, school vacation closure, and a busy week of visits. The Central College glee club performed at a well attended service, while the town election elected a mayor and council members. A severe fire burned barns and stock near Dorman, and Walter Rose’s funeral drew wide attendance.

W. Griffith J. Griffith W. A Rev. Thompson Ed. Ackerson Cedar Falls E. J. Hurlbut Houtman la Wesk Miss Pethram Powersville Cunning Bessie Burlington H. G. King Kiiebenstein Grundy Genter Alice Bourquin James Morrison Michigan van Chase Miss Brown Lake Mills Webster City Wi. A Parkersburg Walter Rass Eva Walker Gon Marle Fort Dodge John Knipe Lucile Hurlbut Waterloo George Carson Negley Earl Richard L. Smith George Dennis D. L. Ranney Clarence Sprague Dorman Frank Olmstead

Plainfield Community Social Notes Sketch Weekend Visits

Plainfield residents and relatives swarm the town with relatives from Nashua Charles City Dubuque Waterloo Estherville and Nora Springs visiting for weekends and school vacations. Local families host guests including the Farnsworths Barkers Lynes Larkin and Watts while teachers and students like Edna Lynes Emma Larkin Sibyl Hill and Lula Vosseller return home for breaks. Foley’s Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and colds and callers share social updates and local errands.

Nashua Social News and Obituary Notes

Sunday visits and family visits dot Nashua's social scene with households in Waverly Finchford and beyond. Miss Verna Powell wed R W Hughes at her mother Etta Powell's home near Waverly Junction with a reception at Orval Hughes' Norton’s Corners home. the couple will reside on the Romick farm post April 1. John Coler, Nashua's oldest resident by longevity, died at his home after months of illness. he helped build the town, donated land to the railroad, and is survived by a large family. Funeral Thursday at Congregational church with Oak Hill burial.

Lottie Cain Ruth Sewell Waverly Mildred Wait Bike Brannen Ailein Walker Anna Leverich Finchford Chas Remington Cedar Fells Lavina Trotter Frank Bowen Euseba van Vinck Will Ray Alfison Dan McGregor Clarksville Will McGregor Louise Cedar Falls Waterloo Mra Chas. Point Sinkey Pauline Walker Ward Miner Cliff Myers Ames Carl Stanley Will Reed San Antonio Texas Verna Powell R. W. Hughes Etta Powell Waverly Junction Orval Hughes Norton's Corners Charles Jefferson Town James Brennan Allszon Monlay Curtis Maude Fitzgerald Elgin Iowa John Coler Nashua Lexington Avenue Isthmus Panama Coler Deeased Jane Robinson Nunda Congregational Church Oak Hill Asia Mrz Mre. Wan Blaster Dubu Que Lester N. J. Gary Guthrie Dubuque Alvin Buckley C. W .Ayers Alvin Jepson Clark Dexter Austin Richard Benn Spencer Fayille Mary Lambert Laura Pomeroy New Mexico Bert Markham G. 5 Ellison Fred Pett Derrwood Minn Kathryn Connell Mia John Erkes Connel Jesaiy Weeks Chicago Charles City Earl Sutherland Miss Weeks Minneapolis Charles Norton John Sheldon Wil Jake Jordan Bassett Noble County Ohio Towa Plainfield Floyd Bassetl Jordan Green- Wood C. W. Ayers Bem Della Bradford Bitney Forsythe Mont Miss Bradford Gamethie Cass Luka Finney Hallowton Lané E. V. Wilson Horton Roy Reed Greene W. A. Moom Russell Buckfin Fred Dickman de Noyelles Hotel Plaperty Gompert Arkansas Frank Shufelt Geo. Deftz Lacelie Bellingham Wash

New Commander of the Touring Fleet

Picture shows Rear Admiral Sperry who will succeed Rear Admiral Evang when he retires in August and command the balance of the fleet around the world on long voyages.

Sperry Evang

Local notes mixed with family and travel updates

March 31 reports a boy saved after drinking horse medicine, several injuries and recoveries, and numerous visits and movements. It lists residents and visitors from Waterloo, Dysart, Amber, Sinsinawa, and other places, with minor health issues, marriages, births, and property sales noted amid brief social reminders.

Three Athletes Plan Denver Walk Challenge for Prize

Three husky young men from Council Bluffs aim to walk to Denver in sixteen days on a $250 wager. William M Welch, a local businessman, posts the stake and promotes the athletic challenge. Warner's White Wine of Tar advertised as free to ministers who order one dozen bottles from dealer Dr D Warner of Coldwater Michigan. Sold by J J Knapp.

Warner D. Warner Coldwater Mich J. J. Knapp Husky Councy Bluffs Denver Wiliam M. Welch

March 341 Farmers ready for sowing and local notes

March news from Bran covers observers and visits among locals including Deputy Sheriff Piniff and the Jones brothers of Vinton. A cemetery benefit concert is set for April 4 in the G A hall with music and readings by John McKee. Several residents report visits, calls, and business in Bran and nearby towns. A forged check case involves Lewis Stout and Frank Albert signatures, with investigation ongoing. Weasley Grobo named assistant clerk at the city election. local officers elected.

Piniff Lewis Stout Frank Albert Wes J. F. Albert Lew Ja Stout Stout Weasley Grobo Frank Pika N. Nelson John J. Baln Hayes Smith Independence Branston

Nevada wild horses threat prompt action plan

Wild horses overrunning Nevada and neighboring states prompt calls in Washington for drastic measures. Forest officials deny orders to kill but outline a cooperative plan with stockmen to capture and dispose of unbranded and damaged range horses, using state laws and forest service support to curb the nuisance.

New York Tribune Nevada Washington Reno Landor County Forest Rangers Uncle Sam United States Forest Service Forest Service Hnythue National Foresta

Cure Grippe in 48 Hours With Tar Syrup Wine

An advertisement promises Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup can cure grippe in 48 hours and relieve lingering coughs. It claims the remedy works if taken thoroughly and promptly, noting the product guarantees rapid relief.

Warner Grippe J. J. Kuapp

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