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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

5

Stolen hits and errors cap Otumwa doubleheader loss

Oskaloosa stranded with timely Otumwa hitting as Everett starved, guiding Ottumwa to a win in the first game and a second contest setback. Behringer and Donovan stole, Bruggemann to Rose turned a double play, and Mier Donovan Sacrifice hits supported a tense play. Time of game 1:57. Attendance 600. Umpire Reynolds.

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Primary Election Funds Hit By Audit Delays

The auditor received word from the executive council on payment of primary expenses totaling 179.40 with county costs reported at 2433.60, of which the state pays half. A draft for 1216.50 was received Monday. Local boards face additional labor and compensation questions as the state reviews election expenses under current law. In a separate item, Jacksonville lost to Waterloo 5 to 4 in a baseball game with costly errors and strong hitters from both sides.

Executive Council Deiig Blackhawn Jackle Lee Intersonville Oskatoosa Kensel Lawler Everett Evans Memibelue Jacksonville Aiteman Ofa Board of Supervisors Bal- Morris Potats Ooee Suet Fe Otturawa AB RA PO Plg-Pleming Elon Uiartman Wisher Onpimey Blavsser Eleo Ulyoinsso Townsend Lwwasher If Idoa Bexte Lueavanaugh Planington Cruikshank Oskaloosa Foster Ottumwa Curtis Rune Lizette Memning Magee Krueger Peterson Searlas Harms Volk Wash Berger Dcly Ritzman Cady Riteman Harliaan Finney Cavanaugh Corbett Lutt Reynolds Rainbow Quincy Quincy Yeager Avennield Lewis Err Burg Crandall Callahan Elliott Stevengen Preasy Kewanee Cyclones Laporte Attie Schlutzman Boyer Fargeman Quackenbush McGhane H. Davidson Itar Rainbow Blackhawk County Gether Fergeman Laporte, McClane and Kober Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Chicago Great Western Ihhinois Central Chicago Northwestern Assols Central

Drafts and Divorces Lead Des Moines Page Brief

A chaotic report details a draft payment of 1216.80 and deductions totaling 2,493.60 for county bills, while Des Moines faces 134 potential bigamists due to divorces not filed. Court actions shift toward enforcing proper filing and fee collection as cases linger unresolved.

Des Moines Aug. A Clents Atorneys Equity Court

Plan for Corn Exhibit Attracts Iowa County Organizers

An Iowa corn commission plans for the national exposition to be held in Omaha December 10 to 19. Waterloo may supply a county organizer to aid Iowa exhibitors in securing prizes. Des Moines hosts a meeting August 26 with county organizers to review progress, premiums, and state-wide reports.

Iowa Commission Omaha Iowa Chicago B. W. Crossley State Commission Waterloo Crossley C. B. Axtell Bunkerton Des Moines Jones Wilson Department of Agriculture Pab Helty

Family Outing at Electric Park Delights John Roeger Cherney

The families of John Roeger and Dick Cherney spent a pleasant day at Electric Park, traveling in the afternoon with hearty lunch baskets and enjoying the Ano spread at supper. They visited several amusements and came away pleased with the day’s enjoyment.

John. Roeger Dick Cherney Electric Park

Rebels In Custody As Government Cracks Down

Paris reports the government moving to crush an insurrectionary movement that began at Vigneux last Thursday. Police seized leaders of the revolutionary party on charges of inciting disorder and rebellion as preparations for new demonstrations continued. The detained include James G. and R. C. Clark of Waverly, Dr. Edgar F. Smith of Fairbank, Rae Dr. Chas Relmke of Muscatine. Meanwhile visitors Rae Dr. Chas Relmke, and Edna Housden return to Waterloo after a week at the Lyric.

Paris Tte Vigneux General Federation of Later Revolutionary Party James G and R. C. Clark Waverly Edgar F. Smith Fairbank Rae Dr Chas Relmke Muscatine Waterloo The State University Iawa City

Died of lung trouble Harry Bruner near Fontain Colorado

Harry Bruner died at his Fontain Colorado home Sunday morning from lung trouble after a lingering illness. Born in Waterloo he spent his boyhood here and later lived in Colorado Springs and a ranch near Fontain. He was 32 and survived by a wife, one daughter, his mother Mrs. Bruner, brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Colorado Springs due to distance. some relatives may attend.

Harry di Bruner Fontain Colorado Joseph Bruner Waterloo Colorado Springs West Side Station A C. W. Bruner Anniie Brener L. G Johnson Denver W. RB. van Buren Decorah Grant Bruner Fort Dodge George Bruner Leal California

Railroads Valuation Shown In Abstract Of Assessment

The abstract of assessment records the valuation of railroads at 3,326,946 dollars. The figure reflects the total value assessed for railroad properties, according to the official abstract.

United States Express Company Adams Express Company Wells Fargo Express Company

Northern Iowa fair gains support and plans advance

Promoters of the Northern Iowa fair report strong citizen backing with a $10,000 pledge from Cedar Valley Improvement Company to start a working fund. Officials outline grounds and track plans declaring success assured, with Waterloo poised to host a major northern town fair in fall 1909 and rail service improvements being discussed.

Northern Iowa Reporter Waterloo Rock Island W. G Fand N. Company

Local Markets At Waterloo July 3 Market Update

The Waterloo market reports a firm high quality horse trade but sluggish medium and common stock amid summer dullness. Buyers remain cautious with eastern orders scarce, extra good horses selling steady while cattle and hog markets show declines and slow shipping. Grass cattle improve, feed prices mixed, and poultry and corn demand steady though harvest approaches.

Waterloo

Airship Event Disappoints Operator After Short Landing

An airship exhibition at Electric Park drew several thousand spectators but failed to please operator Mr. Yager as the lighter ship developed only half its usual power and could not land at its starting point. After an initial ascent, the craft flew northeast over the river and landed in Kilpatrick's oat field at Chau tauqua Park’s edge. Yager awaited a vehicle to retrieve the Comet, while spectators remained impressed by aerial navigation. The show plans to continue with new acts next week including Thaylu and Shep Owen, despite the setback.

Mr. Yager Yager Electric Park Chautauqua Park Kilpatrick Bayersdorf Electric Hag Thaylu Electra Shep Owen Owen Waterloo Wotll Dreamland Wonderland Infleeting Park

Markets Today Lamdon Bros Hog and Cattle Prices

The Waterloo market reports receipts for hogs cattle and sheep with prices for mixed and butcher grades from 6.25 to 6.95 for hogs and cattle opening 10c lower and closing 20c lower. Sheep markets opened 10 to 15c lower and closed lower. Hogs left over total 3,077 and yesterday’s carryover 13,600.

Sheen

Market Prices and Receipts Report for Dairy and Farm Goods

Market notes show receipts below expectations with steady Tradts and prices near last week. Dairy items like patent Waterloo and Pioneer feeds hold firm. hay deliveries were light as farmers stayed busy. Prices listed for Timothy, wild hay and straw reflect a firm market with varied bagged and bulk lots.

Tradts Waterloo Ceegenes Timothy Hay RYO Veveesaey

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