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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

2

Bank Remodeling Moves Waterloo Rooms for New Occupancy

The Logan house block, formerly G. W. Dawson’s law offices, is being remodeled to host the Waterloo Loan and Trust Company and Citizens Savings Bank. Large plate glass fronts, an archway to connect rooms, and expanded teller space are planned. The Citizens Savings Bank will relocate from temporary quarters in the Taylor Music store after completion, with Dawson moving to near the private alley on Sycamore street. Existing tenants H. W. Grout and C. M. Allen will continue in new quarters with updated light and sanitary improvements.

Logan House Waterloo Loan and Trust Company Citizens Savings Bank Sycamore Street G. W. Dawson Geveral Trust Company H. W. Grout C.M. Allen

Social round of Mrs May hosts and Dunham guests

The Silver Circle joined by Mrs William May hosted a prettily decorated afternoon at 214 St Albans Treat with cut flowers and a luncheon at five. Davenport and Buckley guests from Dubuque attended dinners at LaFayette Street. Social events continued through the day with euchre games, music, and raffles among local ladies and out of town visitors.

Silver Circle William May St. Albans Blanche Taylor Eldon Fisher John Buckley Dubuque, ii Wm. Buckley LaFayette Street Mesdames Fisher Buckley Dubuque John T.rock Wellington Street Vera Erminé Mrs. Rock Mesdames Welch Ferris Northey

Feels Well Yet Dying Kidney Disease Alarm

An advertisement warns that undetected kidney trouble can be fatal and urges starting Fulton’s Renal Compound immediately as the only known specific for serious kidney disease. It cites census deaths and quotes a Daily Advertiser endorsement, urging readers to act despite feeling well.

Fulton Honor Inu Daily Advertiser Agenta Wangler Eros

Lawn Party at Myrtle Rogers Home Featured Guests

Miss Myrtle Rogers hosted a lawn party at her 917 Mulberry Street home on a Monday evening. The lawn and porch were decorated with towers and Japanese lanterns, games and music provided amusements, followed by refreshments. Miss Raye Cretzmeyer was guest of honor and received a gift, a dainty spoon.

Ethel Elsie Hyle Kansas City Marla Spaulding Kenmar South Dakota Minnie Wagner Quincy Street Hyle Grace Barrett Edith Kentgelman Margaret Waterloo Mist Pauline Gindt Fort Dodge Vincent Gregory Rechtfertig Saxon Strest Jolla Kerr Bluff Street Myrtle Rogers Mulperry Street Raye Cretzmeyer

Markets Today add Hog Cattle Sheep Receipts Chicago Aug 1

Estimated receipts hogs 18,000 cattle 4,000 sheep 12,000. Hogs opened five cents lower. mixed and butcher grades. Prices range from 5.55 to 6.61 for various weights. Cattle and sheep markets opened steady and closed steady. New York Stock Market at 1:30 shows select rails and steel issues with mixed to higher quotes across several firms. United States Steel common 85% and preferred 100%.

Chicago New York Rock Island Southern, Pacific Southern Railway St. Paul Union Pacific United States Steel Eseseses Ee

Butter and Egg Market SummaryNY market notes and prices

New York August 1 market brief reports butter and egg steady with receipts 12 763 for bees 1734 18c creamery 74 cents ladies 2044 receipts 10 629 ex renovated and other items. Local markets list hogs price 4.00 dollars corn 48 cents barley 4.00 wheat 75 to 80 cents New potatoes 1.00 wild hay 6.00 to 7.00 tame hay 5.50 to 7.00

New York

Shadows of the Shops Brisk Rail Team News

Waterloo era railroad notes report crew changes and absences with workers returning from vacations, new positions, and sick calls. Coal shipments reach 3710 tons for boilers functioning in Waterloo Central Shops. A.R. Case details layoff status as machinist. Community rumor of upcoming M C A meeting and railroad picnic outlines.

Will Call Game Early For Waterloo Keokuk Clash

The last ball game of the present string will be played tomorrow between Waterloo and Keokuk. The game will start at 2 15 p m to allow teams to finish and catch trains south. Ladies admitted free on this day, likely bringing a large crowd. Waterloo’s final home stretch includes Osceoloosa Ottumwa Marshalltown tours and a six day series, with remaining postponements and a fast season close expected.

Waterloo Keokuk Jgatia Ube Ato Osksloos Ottumwa Marshalltown Buington Jacksonville Quincy Neason Oskaloosa Burlington Jane

Bought at Home Clarifies Local Car Purchase

The Recorder notes L O Hieber corrected a report to show the new automobile was bought from W W Eggers Automobile Co in Waterloo. July brought 461 deeds mortgages and releases totaling 276 30 in fees. 29 marriage licenses with 239 in fees. 4 cases on record most from justice court transcripts. The sheik had 20 prisoners in custody. Mr and Mrs G A Doerfler and daughter Dorothea plan a Yellowstone trip via Denver visiting son Arch at St Anthony Idaho before two to three weeks away.

Hieber L. O. Hieber W. W. Eggers Automobile Co Waterloo G. A. Doerfler Dorothea Yellowstone Park Denver Arch, Doerfier St. Anthony Idaho

Bloomer Girls to Play Red Sox at Red Cedar Park

Waterloo Red Sox sign a four game deal with the touring Star Bloomer girls team. The doubleheader at Red Cedar Park in August features Miss Maud Neilson, a famed pitcher, and promises high class, science driven play. The Bloomer girls travel by private Pullman and aim to showcase skilled women in baseball.

Waterloo Red Sox Star Bloomer Canada Red Cedar Park Red Sox North End Schmelz Maud Neilson Jan Reagan Totay Boston Bloomers Baseball Club Indians Independence Cedar Tails Waterloo Little Indians Waterloo Bloomer

Lost boy sought by Independence letter plea

A letter from Independence asks help locating a fifteen year old boy named Sylvester Bletcher missing from Waterloo area. The note describes the boy as tall with black hair, wearing a potted salt and pepper suit, red trim, and carrying $68 in cash. The writer, Laure Wickersholmer, says the boy may be aboard a first class ticket stamped for Rochester and possibly headed west, with the motive unclear.

Bherit J. D. Caldwell Independence Iad Sylvester Bletcher Casagad Bas Rochester Waterloo Laure Wickersholmer Iowa Teast Tatoms Washington Tacoma

Transportal mystery man Rochester vanished with cash

A.N. Rochester, a telegraph operator last seen at the west side depot, disappeared after stamping a Tacoma ticket for himself and taking $58 in company cash. He had styled himself an itinerant railroad man and claimed deep knowledge of railway duties.

A.N. Rochester West Side Gromt ‘Western Tacoma Wash Anp Positon Rochester

Dreamland theatre fixtures arranged in West block

Arrangements by Rhex Cowin and Lore Alford for the Dreamland theatre in the Stesly block include enamelled walls, a front lobby area, and an exhaust fan to circulating air. An electric piano ban with bees border is anticipated. Partnership plans to open the venue as a premier resort in the west.

Stephenson Dreamland Theatre Stesly Rhex Cowin Lore Alford Messrs Cowin Alford

Amusement Room Fixtures Arrive for River Project

An amusement room featuring etfe tf the river is set to receive fixtures and installation by month end. The project incurs significant expenses for fittings and equipment as work progresses toward completion.

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Logan OCCU Pancy Dawson Mr. Dawson Ernest L. Ackerman Lyman D. Bedford W. Wee Veeeeser Bert Batts Henry Marshal Laport City John W. Willson Willis H. Messer W. Waterloo Frank J. Fowler Alstadt & Langlason E. Water Loo Warren H. Peek Russel M. Dewey Blywood Cemetery Jet Gustafson Mra J. P. Leehey Miss Margaret Conway Fairbank Ciy EB. M. Newton Des Moines James Black Dry Goods Sans Souci Electric Park Lady Maccabees Hive No. 22 South Street Indies First Lutheran Church Herman Calleas Sumner Street Mesdames Walters Calleas Epworth League Lamson Bros. & CO Til Asl. Sas Steinways Steinway G Sons 14Th Street New York City Freeport C. J. Buckley Paul Landy R. W. Bell R. R M.C. A Calhoun Jackson Pioche Mining Company W. HH. Moyers Middlesbury Indiana H. A. Crawford Mulberry H. B. Taylor New Hartford and Parkers Vburg A. Benefit Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Red Cedar Ball Park aSe Opamaton Western A. N. Rochester
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