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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

6

Court Rules FRE Claims Valid in Property Mutual Case

Judge in Blackhawk County held that the policyholders of the Property Mutual Insurance Association should receive funds after receivership and attorney fees. The decision approves $2,700 for the receiver and $4,483 for two law firms, with total indebtedness reduced to $19,228.21, leaving about $6,714.05 for policyholders.

Property Mutual ‘Insurance Agenitation Charles Ei. Ranaler Wedhésday Manhard Gates & Liffring Mullan & Pickett Rausler Heavine Ransier E. Manhard Gates & Liftring Marhard Dfite Blackhawk County Mutual Insurance Associations Oioged

Funeral and jail notes blend in Tama county report

The funeral of Chester L Gusteev, wealthy farmer of Tama county, was held in Geneseo Methodist church with Rev Shailer officiating. Large crowds from nearby towns attended. Also reported: Silas and James Palmer back from a southern trip and returning to London, a Waterloo case where Richards was found guilty of disorderly conduct with a $25 fine and $100 bond, and Benny Mafester returned to Omaha on grand larceny charges. Six prisoners faced vagrancy and drunkenness charges in Waterloo, with arrests totaling 169 for July. Waterloo police compare favorable to Colorado Springs.

Chester L. Gusteev Tatas County Methodist Church of Geneseo Bla Stormer Shailer Tama bin Joag Ara Old Spencer Cemetery Waterloo Richards Vea Metro Tueadey L, G Crow Wieker Wander Benjamin Mafester Imola Central Morris Omaha Nebraska Metropolia J.E. Donahue Ofice Mafester Annie Eisman Ife Mufester Louis Cincinnati Benny Mafester van Métte Dol. Seibert Marshalltown Martin Burke John McCarmack Albia James Dulty Qomigha Bert Collii Louisville, Ky

Burglar flees when Mrs Meydrech points finger like a revolver

In St. Joseph Michigan Mrs Elizabeth Meydrech surprised a intruder at her home last night. She brandished her forefinger as a mock revolver and the burglar fled, dropping a sack with silverware and a money filled pocketbook. No injuries reported. Meanwhile Steely block on East Fourth Street nears completion with Dreamland theatre set to open around August ai.

St. Joseph Mich Elizabeth Meydrech Fourth Street Dreamland Theatre T. C. Stephenson

Trains Clash Near Marshalltown No One Seriously Hurt

A head on collision between Great Western passenger trains number 1 and 6 near Marshalltown delayed services for hours. Both locomotives damaged but passengers escaped with minor injuries and the northbound Des Moines Kansas City and Twit City and Chicago specials arrived several hours late.

Great Western Marshalltown Chicago

Tardy to Move From West Fourth Street Site

N C Tardy, longtime West Fourth street merchant beside C J Miller’s drug store, moves stock to a new location as a modern three story building replaces the old frame structure. The vacant site grows to 20 by 100 feet after Tiffany buys extra lot space. Revenue from the sale nets Tardy about 7500 dollars. a new retail space on the first floor with offices above is planned. Harry Lake of the Iowa Dairy Separator company undergoes appendicitis surgery at the hospital and is recovering.

N. C Tardy West Fourth Street C. J. Miller Br. Tardy West Fifth Tardy Doc” Tiffany John H. Leavitt Harry Lake Iowa Dairy Separator Company Tnet

Pleasant Waterloo tour plans Pacific coast trip

A Waterloo party plans an excellent sightseeing journey to the Pacific coast with Yellowstone Park and other points of interest. They will travel via Illinois Central to Omaha, Denver and Rio Grande to Denver, then Union Pacific and Southern Pacific to coast destinations, with most visiting multiple sites before returning via Great Northern through St Paul. Those leaving Waterloo Thursday include Mrs. Geo B Lichty, Misses Josephine Florence Jeanne Lichty, Mrs L Johnson, Miss Elna Olver, Chapman family, Mr and Mrs H Dr Reed and Ruth, Fred Northey and Roger Smith.

Waterloo Yellowstone Park Illinois Central Omaha Denver Rio Grande Union Pacific Southern Pacific Jterest Beine Vis St Paul Geo B. K Lichty Miskes Josephine

Guild Is Recovering After Jail Stabbing Incident

Sobn Guild of Mason City, stabbed by Tony Wheeler during a quarrel in the county jail, is rapidly recovering. Doctors report prompt care and healing by first intention, with no inflammation or infection and the wound likely to heal without a visible scar.

Sobn Guild Mason City Tony Wheeler

Mutilated body found on Staten Island shore

The mutilated torso and severed legs of a young woman floated ashore on Staten Island today. The body appeared to have been in the water for some time and indications point to homicide.

Staten Island New York

Valuable Painting Attracts Attention In Local Store Exhibit

A painting by Arthur McArthur titled A Valuable Painting is shown at Brol Bros. store in Denver. McArthur, a self taught artist, spent two months on the piece depicting Holy Cross and Waterloo figures. A bidder offered $60 but was rebuffed. McArthur has not set a price yet. Also noted, FR Clark’s wife learned her mother’s illness worsened in Lockport, N.Y., and has since died.

Brol Bros Lister Arthur Holy Cross Denver Col Waterloo McArthura McArthur FR. Clark Lockport Mia Clark

Man and carnival case at Electric Park carnival

Dick Williams, manager of the Old Plantation show, was fined 15 dollars for shooting at George Fuller and Henry Smith during a Monday night performance at Electric Park Carnival. Original charge of assault with intent to murder reduced to assault. Williams paid 22.50 total and was released. Fuller and Smith, both colored, were ordered to leave the city. Lovell, Chicago architect, reported on Waterloo opera house progress on Lafayette street with brick and terra cotta details.

Dick Willams Sidney Lovell Chicago Justice J. EH. Hilde NEW Water George Fuller Henry Smith Williams Agsaujt Axanust Hildebrand Wil- Hama Williemy George Waller Fuller Smith J Hte Atage Antc Doubi Ag H H

Town and Township Janeeville Building Progress and Safety Features

The article details the ongoing construction of a large public building in Janeeville Town and Township, noting heavy timber framing, horse shoe shaped balconies for optimal viewing, and extensive interior work requiring time. It highlights nineteen fire exits, a sixteen inch thick brick partition, and an asbestos curtain for rapid fire safety, with completion expected over weeks.

Claus Id’everal Threa Nell Tee

Bennington notes and travel letter from Europe hitched to local events

Grandpa Fredschmidt visits neighbor Wm Mathias in Westgate. Farmers rush by phone to Dewar to help extinguish a warehouse blaze that destroyed Brooks store. The Reporter prints travel letters from W L Dewey detailing a European tour with England France and Germany, meeting King Edward and the Prince of Wales, and observations on life abroad.

Jease Kober Laporte City Kobet England France Germany Weladorff New York Juxa Campania Sandy Hook Atlantic Dublin Exposition Liverpool London Edward Prince of Wales Old England Paris Cook Versailles Eiffel Tower

July 30 Footmaster and Local News Digest

Roush returned home Sunday morning after a hospital stay in Chicago. Dr. Moffit's family and a niece from Grundy Center visited Monday. Editor Vanderwicken and Miss Kidd of Missouri were seen in town. Miss Gonger and Mrs. Helsinges are recovering after recent operations. Vought and Hargrove drove to Cedar Falls Monday. Harvest season keeps farmers busy. Peter Larson loss of infant mourned. funeral at Fredsville church. Danish families joined local friends for a service near Cedar Falls. Dr. Corsant home hosted an aid society gathering last Thursday. Woman's Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. John Cowie’s country home Friday. Lillian Roadman vacationing at Lake Okoboji. Two cement walk crews work now. a third will begin soon for summer. Opera house nearing completion. School board has dropped two intermediate teachers for better offers elsewhere. Mrs. John Chapman has a new piano for her home.

Roush Chicago Hospital Moffit Grundy Center Vanderwicken Grundy Nela Anderson Cedar Falls Mra Dr. Corsant Aid Society Wes Woman's Missionary Society John Cowie Lillian Roadman Lake Okoboji Commerce John Chapman

Jury Appraises Shehan Property at 2600 for Street Opening

A sheriff's jury valued Anna Shehan property at 2600 to enable LaFayette street to connect with the Chautauqua park road. The city had been negotiating for parcels but could not reach an agreement on this lot. The park commission will secure the remaining slough crossing under new park investment limits.

Anna Shehan LaFayette Street Chautauqua Park Shehan Btlson W. Bown W. L.llingworth W. H. Brown Warren Brown F. J. Fowler The Park Commission Ft Ims

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