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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

4

Appeal and set aside bids in Bennett and Cushman cases

A district court appeal seeks to set aside a bill of sale dated December 30 1907 given to G W Hodges securing a personal debt of J L Bennett. The trustee Merriau and bankruptcy creditors seek to void the sale, the property held by the truster, with Hodges alleged to know of insolvency. Steanhagan appeals a case in justice court over a restaurant mortgage dispute with Roy Cushman. Lydia Perkins petitions to set aside marriage to Walter Perkins citing cruel treatment and custody requests for five children. Phoebe J Maurvin files for adoption of Merle Clarence Ellis with agreement his name remains.

Merriau Bennett & Qunn Aled Raye G. W. Hodges J. L. Bennett Debhold CG. W. Hodges Hodges Biven Steanhagan Appeals T. Y. Straonhagan May Cushman Justice Kuhn Justice Court Stranhagan Roy Cushman Cushman Aidant Lydia Perkins Walter Perkins Jeges Waukon Iowa Sustody Plorenea Arry Hazel John Ethel

Runaway Colt Injures Local Teen, Cart Destroyed

George Moran of wagie township was thrown from a cart when a fractious colt bucked and ran away on Saturday. The 16 year old son of John Moran suffered a broken collar bone and several bruises after colliding with a high wire fence. The cart was wrecked and the animal caused multiple cuts from the wire.

George Moran Wagie John Moran Moran Young Ao

Three Recruits Enlist In One Week At Local Draft Office

East Week Sergeant Floyd Croft enlisted three men for U S army service. All worked at the Iowa Dairy Separator company. Jerry Haye left for Jefferson Barracks Missouri for infantry training after signing up for the signal corps which was not accepting enlistments. Merman Swais and Pau Lauristen entered infantry and will depart for the south together.

Staton Floyd Croft United States Army Towa Dairy Separator Company Jerry Haye Jeferson Barracks Signar Corps Mie Infantry Coast Artillery Merman Swais Infantry Pau Lauristen Wil Swain

Dora A Zerkle Born To Fred Zerkle Family Tragedy

A baby girl Dora A Zerkle, child of Mr and Mrs Fred Zerkle of 145 deht street, was found dead Sunday night. The infant, born March 20, died during the night. The remains were laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery at 2 oclock Monday afternoon with Rev Noah Garwiele officiating.

Dora A. Zerkle Fred Zerkle Deht Fatr Noah Garwiele

Options secured for Coliseum sites by trade group

The general committees appointed by F. E. Cutler at the board of trade meeting on April 5 have secured options on several sites suitable for erecting the Coliseum. The stock-disposal committee began active work and plans to canvass the city this week, devoting spare time to the effort. A 65 year old man, ill and possibly with smallpox, was brought to Waterloo city hall from a box car. Authorities could not admit him to the hospital or county farm, so he will be kept in a city bunk until diagnosis.

F. E. Cutler Board Of‘trade Rikshall April Waterloo Illinois Central Buchanan County Des Moines F. W.sibley Fifty-Fourth Infantry Jewa National Guard Adjutant General Sibley Cedar Rapids Fairfield Red Oak Fifty-fifth Infantry Dubuque Vinton Waukon Fiftyfourth Ottumwa Davenport Muscatine Buriington Town City Centervile Shenandoah Fifty-Sixth Infantry Sionx City Mason City Webster City Sheldon Sioux City Gnod Fifty-third Independence Fort Madison Washington Centerville Des _Mofnea Knoxville Winterset Corning Sonncity Bluffs Fort Dodge Ida Grove Algona Boone Emmatsburg Sac City Manchester Tipton Clinton Maquoketa Grime Newton Wiltison Ames J. J. Metorvey Smegdley & Co. Sale Barns New Haven Conn Expréss Jetter American Express Company God Blackhawk Iowa Mit Square Blackhawk County District Court Said County Nowa W. Taggart Miller &. Williams

Creger in Custody Admits Burglary Evidence Recovered

James Creger a Melrose New York tramp admitted burglarizing barber shops in Waterloo after being arrested in Fort Dodge and returned the next morning. He denies Dunham s store entry though razors and other items were found hidden across the two shops and Dunham s grocery. Thirty one razors and assorted goods were recovered as he provided details of the thefts and locations. He seeks immediate jury trial and awaits sentencing in county jail. Death with funeral of Mrs Lichty noted in Orange township.

James Creger Melvose New York W. H. Jenis Ww. T.rase Fort Dodge Waterloo Sweltzat Colorado Montana Creger Qund Iowa Falls Dunham's Gregor Dunhams Haumer Dusham Crager Hvidenre Prise

Market notes show steady demand with weaker cattle prices

The week opens amid strong butcher stock demand but calmer fat cattle markets with prices 15 to 25 cents lower. Veals decline while stockers sell slowly. buyers seek options but hesitate on high-priced farm chunks. Chicago grain closes mixed. April wheat holds around 4.04 to 4.04, corn steady, oats varying, and pork and lard trade with narrow ranges.

Waterloo R. Gigl Springery Wevete BO Terloo Lawa Aber Chicago Jay Eseeeecca Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Cheney & Co

Warmest on Record Mercury Up to Eighties

The United States weather bureau records a rare spring day with Sunday’s high of 81 degrees and a low around 47. Easter 1908 may go down as one of the finest spring days, while frost danger lingers with potential cold waves from the Mississippi Valley extending to May 15.

United States Weather Bureau Mercury Cheanly Mississippi Valley

Market Prices and Farm News From Waterloo District

Monday opening shows hogs steady with best at 5.60, cull prices mixed. Slaughter sheep and cattle prices noted, poultry demand eases post Easter. Grain markets light with forage and hay scarce. Insurance and medical notices, inspection report on Iowa guard units, and local notices on licenses and horse shipment loss precede agricultural market data. Lambs excess growth reported by David Horton of East Waterloo.

Waterloo

Noted artist Frisch showcases art at Waterloo Furniture window

Chicago pastel artist F. P. Frisch uses the Waterloo Furniture window as a studio for a short time. He paints woodland scenes, snow peaks, bridges, and ocean ships, drawing attention as he screens his work for a westward market with Waterloo Freestore handling sales.

Waterloo Furniture Company Chicago Pastelblat F. P. Frisch Vienna Princh West Bandietus Waterloo Tanger Waterloo Freestore Company

Lamson Bros Market Report and Grain Prices

Market bulletin from Lamson Bros Waterloo office notes special attention to cash grain with sections on grain, provisions, stocks and bonds. G B phone 359 Iowa phone 940. Brock and Gasser listed with address 62644 in Swamors.

Lamson Bros Waterloo Gasser Brock Svvamors G.B Iowa

A Gallery of Presidents Signatures Collection Shown

A Waterloo man, Michael Hileman, displays a 18 piece gallery featuring portraits of U S presidents, each with its own signature. The collection, valued highly, includes Theodore Roosevelt’s autographed portrait sent by Del Sumner through Sumner’s mother. Hileman, Civil War veteran and lifelong Republican voter since 1840, has long pursued historical artifacts.

Roosevelt Witten Blichael Hileman United States Rileman del Sumner Waterloo Hileman G. 4 Sumner Willam Henry Harrison

Democrats Nominate slate at county central committee

The Democratic county central committee met at the courthouse Saturday afternoon with a good party crowd and a Cult delegation. Officers were chosen in order: Sheriff J D Caldwell Waterloo. Auditor B R Ashley Laporte. Recorder R H Mueller Hudson. Treasurer P Rechtfertig Waterloo. County Supervisors C Eliiatt Waterloo, Clint Petrie Waterloo No 2, David G Boomer Washington, Geo Johnson Hudson. Clerk of Courts Ernest Saga Hennighton. County attorney J C Murtagh Waterloo. Surveyor I Conry. Coroner Dr Mullarkey Cedar Falls. The couple Miss Della Shultz and William Wagner of Waterloo wed in Minneapolis today. relatives report plans to return Tuesday with reception to follow.

Democratic County Central Committee Court House L. H. Edwards Sherrif J. D. Caldwell Waterloo B. R. Ashley Laporte R. H. Mueller Hudson P. Rechtfertig Ow. Wagner Della Shultz Minneapolis West Tenth and Jefferson Streets Anna L. Shultz Logan Avenue Willia Wagner East Eleventh Street Beldal

Program of Events for M G A closing exhibition

A season ending program at the physical department features A A Wageley organizing members for Friday evening demonstrations. A large orchestra will provide music. Junior events include maze, tumbling, horse work, ground pyramids and high bar. Senior acts cover horse, parallel bars, rings, high bar, flying rings, side horse, ladder pyramids, club swinging and an obstacle relay. The normal squad will perform the Captain Haks stunt.

A. A. Wageley Haks

Family marks mother's 75th birthday reunion

A Cedar Falls family gathering on West Mullan avenue celebrated a mother's seventy fifth birthday with six children and their families present from the city and nearby Laporte and Washburn. Two great grandchildren attended as hosts gave a lavish dinner and exchanged tokens of affection.

Charles Hummel West Mullan Avenue C. J. Hummel Laporte G. Wager Ed McKevitt Washburn H. G. Fin Heira Harriet L Cedar Falls

For Sale Several Improved Farms in Redwood County

For sale at good bargains several well improved farms in southernMinnesota Redwood county where they raise seed corn and lots of hogs. Address Lock Box 207 Lamberton Minn. BW AL21 24 28 Mi

Souther Finnesote Redwoodd County Lota Addreay Lock Box Lamberton Minn

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Bennett & Quinn D. V. Stranhagan Phoebe J. Ma‘vurrin Hag Merle Clarence Emlis Elmer EF Enis Board of Trade Tramp TWO Waterloo Dunham’s Jenks Town Falls John Olmstead Talon Scoville Northern Dodge Jnil Tom the Jenks Shop Auch Greger Mra Saviila Brethren Church Orange Township C. £ Shock Buriat Orange Cemetery LOGAL Uedertone Renee Ae Timothy Hay G. S I. N S. L. Bowen Wayne, W. Va Foley Wangler Bros J. K. Jodar Bright David Horton East Waterloo Horton J. K. Joder Wilber Shallenberger Epecn Logan Orrice Democrats Texas Raven Wanogler Broa, L Parsone Walaroo Texas Land Shalionber Rosie Pic Ayso Rishouk Hayes Jennie Sue Wilbert Itoley bysWangler Bros JK Joder UCB. Perkins Metropole Houng
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