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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

4

Care for Deceased Veterans Sought by County Post

The Robert Anderson post No 68 G A R asks Blackhawk County Iowa supervisors to provide for graves care where no relatives exist. A committee led by J W Krapfel J M McStay and C D Beekxer notes rapid veteran depletion and requests county support and cost provision for mowing and upkeep in local cemeteries.

Tere Board of Supervisors Blackhawk County Iowa Robert Anderson G. A R. Post

Clergy changes and cemetery care notes in Iowa report

The item records transfers of church leaders Rev. L. W. Bock to presiding elder of the Des Moines District and Rev. I H Gaurenfriend returning as pastor, with Rev. D B Nolte appointed Cedar Falls presiding elder and Rev A L Hauser assigned Fort Dodge district. It also mentions county support for grave upkeep in rural cemeteries and cooperation with post officials on veteran burials.

Oie I. H. Gaurenfriend Evangelical Association Dubnane Iowa Evangelical Association Churches Herve Rex. TL. W. Bock Dubuane Des Moines DB. Nolte Cedar Falls A. L. Hauser Fort Dodge Hauser Forte

Market Relief After Crisis Averts Erie Receivership

New York reports a calmer stock market as fears over 5 1/2 million notes due this week recede. Analysts see Harriman plotting a broader trans continental system while exchange activity remains cautious. Wheat prospects improve with 42 million bushels expected, and money availability eases, supporting a gradual recovery despite political and crop uncertainties. Bank clearings decline across regions, signaling ongoing readjustment in the economy.

New York Erto Harriman Eric

May Sell the Farm to Improve County Care

The county considers disposing of the 86 acre poor farm to buy a larger, farther site self sustaining and able to employ all dependents. Estimated value 250 to 300 dollars per acre. options on nearby tracts discussed. sale of the current farm likely. State law requires public input before final action. Also notes quarter report ending March 31 shows 2670.80 dollars for care of patients at county facilities. A permit for intoxicating liquors is sought by a Waterloo pharmacist at 187 Commercial Street. The hearing is set for May at the Black Hawk County District Court. The birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Taggart yesterday afternoon.

Waterloo Independence Pat Blackhawk Towa Mill Square Binelhawk County Commercial Street District Court Sata Coun Ley Blackhawk County Iowa Hugh W. Taggart Miller &Wlliams Bw-Aita

Market slowdown grips railroads and iron trades

The document notes persistent gloom in industry with railroad earnings down and orders slack. Iron trade weak, tires policy curtailments restrain activity, New York building contracts in March fell about 10.9 million dollars versus March earlier year. Overall business contraction expected to continue months, requiring conservative stock market actions until improvement appears. Henry Clews comments reflect cautious outlook.

Bawkers AY Otties United States New York City Middle States New England States Middle Western States Pacific States Southern States New York Mardin Agend Ngafda

Roof removal halts church move in town streets

The Evangelical association building moved from Park avenue and Lamerens streets toward the viaduct, but public service wires blocked by height forced roof removal. The Free Methodist church shares expense to lower the structure to pass under 36-foot wires, with arbitration and city ordinance backing the plan. The church will remain at Lafayette and Third streets while arrangements finalize.

Evangelical Serociation Church Park Avenua and Lamerens Streets Free Methodist Church Penple Park Avenue Lafayette Public Service Corporation Lafayette and Third Streets Citizens Gas and Eleectric Company Iowa Telephone Company Corn Belt Telephone Western Union Telegraph ‘Company Free Methodist Publica Third

City poised for police chief and street appointments

Mayor Doty and council prepare for a busy session with likely appointments for police chief patrolman Ed Leighton and street commissioners on the west and east sides. Resignation of Chief Sweitzer may prompt an internal fill tonight while candidates from West Waterloo and other districts seek posts, as the board of health also meets to name a health officer.

R. A. Doty Doty Sweitzer Bood Brayor Doty Wlan Exp Bérience Ed Leighton West Side Mir Leighton F. Wise EL ‘Wil West Slide West Waterloo T. R M. Balliett Wire Fegles Wh. Makinster W. I. Jennish Sirector Frank Eastman A. Iuka Ashley A. Dunham Board of Health G. Hf Sumner J. Mack T. B. Riley H. W. Sleworth

Busy session with two courts in Waterloo trial list

In a double-header court session Judge Charles F. Ranster and Judge Platt presided. Cases included arraignments for a default with intent to murder, dismissals in liquor sales violations, a demurrer in a Waterlay city case, and a retrial of George McGuire vs Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union. Juvenile suspects Tommys Falkenstein and Myron Killerain faced the juvenile court on break-in charges. A juror pool was drawn, and other notices covered divorce actions, passenger service complaints on the Illinois Central line, and a real estate listing near Waterloo.

Sessiom Charles FE. Ranster Platt Ily Talesmen Hslow Ransian Steinhagén- Brothers Deault W. N. Birdsall Ha. Siegel A &List J. B. Karim City of Waterlay Tomimy Falkenstein Myron Killerlain Charles Jepperson Ransler George McGuire The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Campbell

Local Markets Today at Waterloo April 13

Waterloo reports price quotes and demand across livestock. Drafters, farm chunks, and mules show steady or slight declines as spring work begins, with buyers cautious and trade slower. Cattle prices hold with prime beeves lower and veals and stockers varying, while hogs open steady then trend lower amid light receipts.

Markets Today Live Stock Report From Chicago

The April 13 report shows estimated receipts for hogs cattle and sheep. Hog prices range from good to heavy and mixed levels, with the market opening slow to a shade lower and closing fair, active, about ten cents lower than Saturday. Cattle opening steady and closing steady and slow. Sheep market opened strong and closed steady. A Waterloo accident left Dr J B Ridenour with a damaged Ford runabout seven miles east of Waterloo. Conductor NeGon returns to service. engine 1031 back in passenger service after repairs. Central Poultry market remains quiet.

Chicago Seattle Jesup Waterloo J. B. Ridenour NeGon Auies North Branch Prasenger Iowa Faulg

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