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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1907

Page

6

Waterloo Auto and Supply Co forms from Galloway assets

A new Waterloo venture named Waterloo Auto & Supply Co. plans to start with 25,000 capital, incorporating for Witturtoo Agte and Supply Company and Mave dafferson Street Garage. William Galloway’s automobile division is limited to manufacturing as the Williams Galloway company reorganizes. B S Hunter and Clarence Bride lead management. stock is fully subscribed and offices planned near Falls Avenue. The firm expects rapid growth with orders rising. building moves and future office sites are outlined. The change involves a two year lease on the former brick garage on Jefferson Street.

Thunday Waterloo Auto & Supply Co EB. B. Hunter Waterloo Galloway Gallowax Company Karage Jefferson ‘Atruet Thay Cwidl United States Wiliam Galloway Company Concern Inc

Fourth District Christian Endeavor Convention at Manchester

Waterloo attendees expected as the nineteenth annual Fourth District Christian Endeavor gathers May 6 and 7. B F Swisher will close with an address on Christian Citizenship. Local officers Noah Gatwick and Elizabel Lamy lead, with talks by Rev Noah Gatwick, Rev W Shock, Rev C H Stauffacher, and Rev A B Keeler.

Fourth District Christian Endeavor Manchester Waterlooams Delaware Dubuque Blackhawk Butler Bremer Buchanan Ourmakers of Christian Workers Hey Noah Gatwick Elial Bel Lamy Waterloo C. H. Stauffacher Young People’s Society A.B. Keeler Aston Weat Austin A. B. Keeler

Cedar Falls broom company incorporation filed

Articles of incorporation for Cedar Falls Broom Company record the capital stock at 10000 dollars in shares of 100 dollars. Incorporators named include F L Jackson H W Trobson J H Keep W N Hostrop and G W Hughes. Business is broom and brushes manufacturing with a planned board of up to five directors. Principal office Cedar Falls. First annual meeting set for May.

Cedar Falls’ Broom Company Recorder Plummer al Bos Ainectora FL 0. Jackson H. W. Trobuson J. ‘H. Keep W. N. Hostrop G. W. Hughes Gedur

Clue in Bank Robbery Sparks Hazelton Investigation

Hazelton residents report a clue in the Hazelton State bank burglary. A borrowered work tool with the number 94 found near a barn might identify a trio member. The piece mentions possible alibis and ongoing searches as authorities pursue the case amid local notices and community events. Also noted: Rekers silver wedding anniversary near Cedar Falls with many relatives. James Cooley, blind for years, struggles to navigate new sidewalk changes affecting his directions.

Delweth Hazelton

Orange Richest Town Valuation 1907 Livestock Record

The 1907 government return lists Orange township with land value averaging 162.18 per acre and a total real estate valuation of 1,291,808. Personal property taxed at 66,754, with livestock totaling 131,140 and cattle 68,876. Counts include 802 horses and 3,037 cattle.

Orange Township Fvescock

ANOTHER OLD BETTLER GONE

Bis Ole Go of Dunkerton traveled to the city to visit her ailing mother Dyers in Michigan. A phone dispatch announced the mother's death before the train departed, and Mrs Go returned home. The body will be brought to Waterloo for burial, possibly in Dunkerton.

Bis Ole Dunkerton Michigan Goit Dyers Bennington Township Waterloo

Inspectors honor Company B at Ste Armory inspection

The annual inspection of Company B 53d Tow National Guards was held at Ste Armory on the third floor of City Hall Thursday evening in front of a large crowd. Major Obhusteaf of Des Moines and Capt Lucas of Fairfield led the inspection. Mr Olmstead reviewed the militia and Mr Lucas inspected garments. Company B, with 54 men, had all but four present. Major rank Fisher, Capt Eawin Geist, and Battalion Adjutant Fruden attended. officers also planned to inspect the Winter company tonight.

Tow National Guards Ste Armory Obhusteaf Des Moines Capt. Lucas Pairfield Olmstead Lucas Fisher Eawin Geist Waterloo Fruden Ackley

Dakota horseless farm showcased by Groseclose brothers

Sully county, Atlington, April 6, reports the Groseclose brothers opening a fully motor driven farm. They plow, harrow, seed, harvest, thresh, and market with their own machinery with no horses or animals. They travel by motor car and claim weather independent work, improving prairie condition beyond horse powered methods.

Atlington M.D Sully County Grosecloses

Lords Buy Prairie Dogs for English Sport in S D

In Huron South Dakota on April 28 two thousand prairie dogs at two dollars each were contracted by English lords for their hunting preserves in England. A Wisconsin woman withdrew her farm from sale, claiming its value rose from the demand for dogs. The piece notes the animals’ size, habit, and the controversial nature of the hunt. Also listed are a lawsuit by Dr. D W Crouse for medical bills totalling 267.95 and a tax investigation led by McCoy for the Commercial National Bank, aiming to uncover taxable records this year.

Huron S. D England Ian-Guishing Neilie Madden Waukon Wis Ben Commercial National Bank McCoy Hag

Northwest Presbytery debates new German run ga Presbyteries

In Dubuque the Northwest Presbytery convened to propose five new German presbyteries including Galena Northern Illinois Wisconsin Eastern lows and Minnesota Lennox South Dakota Nebraska Missouri. The plan aims to shift governance from English churches to German leadership amid tensions with Cedar Falls and Waterloo interests. The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Milling Company also reports leadership changes with W A Dugane resigning as president and GM, replaced by T Wingworth, with May 1 start and May 7 stockholders meeting to discuss year’s business and potential plant improvements.

Dubuque Minighe Amd Eld Eta Northwest Joraing Orgasisanbe Sey Avale Wral Wap Ada Gordon Galena Ilinolé Wisconsin Lows Minnekote Lennox Datte Allegi Nebraska Missouri Louie Sid Thay Germany Waterloo Cedar Falla Union Mill Company F. I. McElhinney

Council Likely to Hear on Park Avenue Bridge Plans

Nine members from the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce met in Waterloo to oppose three new bridges this year. They passed a resolution urging thorough study by engineers before recommending construction, while noting Park Avenue bridges could benefit the city overall if approved. A copy will go to the city council ahead of the next meeting.

Board of Tract and Chamber of Commerce Waterloo George Z Sebty Thomas Catenden Jy C._G. Damaoa D. Wangler L. Vale J. ©. Hartman, J. 8, Tuthit and Henry Weis, d. Oo. Lameau Chamber of Commerce J.C. Hartman Serosa Park Avenue Fifth ‘Street Vaniahing Aga Cedar Park Avenue

Chautauqua Programs Now Available Locally

Programs for Chautauqua are obtainable in quantities at BE T. Cowin's LaFayette block office or at the Waterloo Loan and Trust office, offering residents two convenient pickup points for the event materials.

BE T. Cowin LaFayette Block Waterloo Loan and Trust Ofifice

Will Re enter Business Tutus C Freak Returns to City

Tutus C Freak plans to reenter business in this city by leasing the building vacated by O J Ludwig on Commercial Street. He will install high grade merchant tailoring and furnish the shop with up to date displays. Ludwig moves stock to Inlinge company store on West Fourth Street, a wholesale and retail neckwear shop. Iblings company holds lease on the building and will seek a new location before vacating. June 1 is the expected vacate date.

Tutus C. Freak West Waterloo O. J. Ludwig BS 2 Jewelry Siiors Ludwig Frank Mr. Ludwig West Fourth Street Commerial Street Inlinge ‘Company Iblings Company

Farm River Flood Threatens Iowa Lands Near Salix

The Missouri River near Salix Iowa continues to invade farm land as it erodes the Sand Hill lake bed raising fears of June overflow. The LeFevre forty acre tract and Choquette lands have largely disappeared into the river prompting a county petition to close a grade to stem eastward water flow. Crowds monitor the riverbank daily while noting impairments to local property and grades. Joshua A Frye funeral held for Westfield Wisconsin resident.

Airely Wresouri Salix Iowa End Hill Lake Sand Hill Lake Bnd LeFevre Choquette Choquette Place Sand Hill

Pioneer Dead at Laporte

Thomas Edwards a prominent Laporte resident died Thursday evening at his daughter’s home. Born January 2 1892 in Muncy Pennsylvania he and wife Sarah Haseer settled near Laporte in 1969 and raised a large family. Surviving children include B L Edwards Waterloo Mrs Charles Clark Hagie township A D Edwards Colsey Oklahoma Mrs E E Salton Laporte Mrs D W Shearrer Clark S D Mrs A K Baker Worthington Minnesota Mrs H Clark Mason City Iowa and Mrs R R Cummins Waterloo Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 pm from M B church in Laporte conducted by Rev F N Willis.續

Laporte City Thomas Edwards Mia Salmon Jova Tommy Mr. Edwards B. L. Edwards Waterloo Charles Clark Hagie Township A.D. Edwards Colsey Okla E. E. Salton Laporte D. W. Shearrer Clark A. K Baker Worthington Minn H. Clark Mason City

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