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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
Waterloo officials press Rock Island Railway to grant a grade crossing for the proposed Westfield street car line after a Chicago conference with F C Melcher and local chamber representatives. Rock Island officials will review the crossing objection as pace and action are urged to prevent delay.
User testimonials describe Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieving various pains including backache flu symptoms and cramps. Claims of rapid improvement and no habit formation accompany endorsements from individuals in Austinburg Ohio and others, with price reimbursement offered by Miles Medical Co.
An advert promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming to cure kidney and bladder ailments. It warns of sudden deaths linked to kidney trouble and heart failure and urges readers to mail for a sample bottle and book by Dr. Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York. It emphasizes ease of use and availability at druggists.
General Manager Melcher delayed a Tuesday conference due to other duties. Rock Island objects to a proposed removal of the rapid transit viaduct near Westfeld, seeking a new grade crossing to shorten the route by about one thousand feet. Melcher and other officials will visit Waterloo soon to decide on the matter.
Professor Holden praised Iowa corn culture instruction held in the county court room. Aimed at seed selection and preservation, the seminar outlined the state supervised short course with an executive board, room for exhibits, and stock judging. The program, costing 1260 to 1600 dollars, seeks community funding and farmer involvement to become self sustaining.
Waterloo planning for a coliseum and display hall progressed at a board of trade meeting. Committees, led by George Lichty and Harnle Plumb, will study costs and designs while raising funds through stock at 100 per share. About 65 shares sold, with plans to secure options on property and gather cost data from other cities.
Directors at the First National Bank, established 1865, voted to raise capital to 200000 with surplus up to 100000. Every stock was represented, showing strong support. The bank, a pioneer in the region, dates to 1861 with initial capital of 50000 and has steadily grown to meet rising business.
Mrs Laura Arnold and Charles Bue Yen of Waverly wed Wednesday at 4 30 in the home of the bride's daughter Mrs L D Mabb 1426 East Fourth street. Rev I G Beeman of Walnut Street Baptist church officiated. The ceremony was witnessed only by close relatives and the couple will reside on a farm near Waverly owned by the groom. A separate item notes a record farm land sale at Franey where the Henry Sirieg farm sold to McKeaver Bros for 137 an acre.
The Hileman & Gindt firm let a contract Thursday noon to Chas A Gracely for a three story brick structure on East Fourth Street near Mulberry in Blackhawk County. The project, costing nearly 45000, includes a chapel and art display on the first and second floors and an elevator. Occupancy is expected July 1 with a 125 seat chapel and 60 by 106 foot footprint.
Chicago cash grain and live stock markets report hog prices weak and slow at close while cattle hold steady and sheep slip. A three day horse sale opens with many fancy horses on display from Chimmings & Emmett Reinbeck and others, with buyers present and higher demand anticipated.
Holy week observances opened Thursday at St May’s and St Joseph’s with 9 o’clock Masses and exposition of the blessed sacraments. Prayers continued through the day. evening benediction and adoration followed. continued rites include preparations for Good Friday and Holy Saturday ceremonies with prophecies and blessings of holy waters. Poultry market notes follow in Chicago: April 16. Poultry firmer with various prices for pheasants and chickens.
The Barclay township assessment lists 7 dogs and 84 horses with values for personal property at 527,798 and actual value of 211,784. It covers cattle including 82 feeders and 351 yearling heifers, 174 two year olds, 89 bulls, 7 a and 8 three year olds, plus 2972 swine six months and over valued at 13,044. Vehicles total 2,416 and money and credits 79,768.
A Cummins club meeting in Blackhawk County on East Fourth Street aimed at reorganization during the 1906 pre-convention campaign. A two-person committee, Hartman and J. Re Rector, was chosen to present officers and prepare a directory of eligibles for an early follow-up meeting, but enthusiasm was low and Members were unsure how to proceed.
Charles Raphael received a gubernatorial pardon after serving four years for burglary alongside Joseph Raphael. They broke into an East Park Avenue home in 1903, were convicted in district court, and Charles was released on parole in 1905. The pardon letter mentions Charles but not Joseph.
Fred Bock a 17 year old boy was taken to the asylum at Independence after showing signs of mental imbalance while working on the F. E. Davis farm. He was ordered sent to the hospital for treatment by the insane commissioners and had been in custody since Tuesday. Charles Ellett returned home from Des Moines after attending a meeting of county superintendents of schools.
For repairs or sale an area in Waterloo Iowa details appear unclear. Parcel hints and recipient partial names suggest a classified public notice item with limited legible text. The readable fragments name Mrs R Gigi Waterloo Iowa and refer to an address or message about the property.
A local account from Winfield narrates a young man, Charles Calhoun Jr., suffering severe rheumatism for years. After failing medical treatment, he used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered, later praising the remedy and its pamphlet on blood diseases. The Pills are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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