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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

8

Camp Meeting Opens Monday In Waterloo With Noted Speakers

Waterloo hosts a combined gathering starting Monday August 17 featuring Bishop Breyfogel Read ing PA and other leaders. The event includes the sixthteenth annual convention of the Iowa conference branch of the Woman's Missionary Society and the Iowa conference Campmeeting of the Evangelical Association running August 17 23.

Jowa Young People’s Allaney Iowa Woman’s Missionary Society Evangelical Association Waterloo

Camp meeting plans loom for Waterloo event

Rev. Bauernfeind leads a multi-day Evangelical camp and church convention at Chautauqa park Waterloo with tents along the Cedar and a German English program. Officers and committees from Cedar Falls Des Moines La Porte Duquesne and Waterloo organize lodging meals and schedules. Bishop Breyfogel and Rev Berger are among featured speakers as youth mission groups gather for a week of services amid multilingual sessions.

Waterloo Chautaugpa Park Bauernfeind Dranner Iceni Hauernfeind Evangelical Association Nolte Cedar Falls L. W. Back Des Moines J. F. Smith la Porte W. C. Leng Waverly J. A. Bauernfeind L. A. Hauser H.O .Lorenz Cadar Fauls People's Alliance Missionary Society J. H. Bauerntetind Waterlon Laporte City L.F. Smith Clara Kuoghe Cora Falls Louten Pland H. J. Farst Dunter Viola Kilocha EK PA Lang Radelime The Qontan's Missionary Society Falls W. Cc. Nuhn Cedar Henry Lang Whitton Atrs Lang Breytone E. O Beck Dygart Chester Zellhoefer Rey_ G. Streichar Grand Junction Berger Flint Brayfogel A. EF. Herzberg Dunkerton AJ M. I.kraft SheMeld George Knoche F. C. Berger T.chu Dren Filnt Mich A. Goetze Fort Dodge Bishop Breyfogel A. H. Buenta Charles City Rex Bishop's C. Breytagel Woman's Missionary Society HM. J. Bhierecht W. c. Nuhn R.H. Payne van Horne B. Nolte J. I. Wickersheim Aunrise W. G. Lang Eng- Hah Clara Nolte W. H. Latelas Ot Waterlon Mra IL FE. Smith Hauersteind QO. F Hilman Dumont J.C. Schwab Cresco Breytogel H. J. Faust Dubuque Thay FG. Berger Fiulat, Mich So Vice George I Gidu EK. J. Lang Fadcliffe Iter HL G. Schiuter Bishop Reading

Favorable Weather Boosts Field Work Across Regions

Dee Moines reports the weekly weather crop bulletin for the week ending August 10 shows generally favorable conditions for field work, with rapid threshing and stacking progress. Early week heat gave way to moderate nights, though some eastern districts saw little rainfall, causing moisture shortages in corn, potatoes, and pastures. Local showers aided other districts where corn and pastures stayed thriving. late-planted crops and poorly drained land may lag. Oats yield remains above last year while some grains run below average. New oats market opened with high quality but lighter weights than in prior years. Union Mill Co bought 28–36 pound samples around 42 cents each.

Dee Moines Union Mill Company Union Fil Company

Local Social News From Bancroft And Surroundings

Aug 10 Missen Clara and Mary Nemmers and their brother Wile of Bancroft Iowa visiting friends and relatives in the vicinity then plan visits to LaMotte and Masonville Iowa Frank Clark of South Dakota visits his parents here Da Moore returns from two weeks outing Nick Apel buys Jacob Shares residence to move in this fall Philip Pint rents old Pint farm Funeral held for Elizabeth Burger with Bur ges and family in Fox Township Rev John Nemmers to visit old home at St Donatus Dierkes church shingles over 70000 used Peter Jos Ampahr and Peter Suentgerath visiting from Troy Grove Ill Ambrosy erects new duplex at Pindmills premises.

Missen Clara Mary Nemmers Wile Bancroft Iowa LaMotte Masonville Frank Clark South Dakota John Clark da Moore Wm. Burger Henry Burger Katie Hemp Fox Township John Burger Washburn John Nemmers St. ‘Donatus Jackson Dubuque Ceamtion Dierkes Toys Peter Jos Ampahr Peter Suentgerath Troy Grove Ill Jesup

Jottings From Towk and Township Threshing Notes

Local update from Dunkerton area reports John Schmitt harvesting 1250 bushels on 40 acres with oats heavy and fair weight. Community notes include threshing activity, visits, political remarks, and dairy creamery concerns amid hot weather. Mentions of barbary planting, new barn, coal delivery for threshing, and rising interest in Bryan literature.

Gaz Company Doss Seeks Franchise Amendment

A paying contract item indicates the Gaz Company seeks an amended franchise. Doss does not wish to be confined to gas production at the deal, signaling a boundary change in the agreement and ongoing negotiations.

Gaz Company Doss Deal

Barcay community notices and farm reports at Waterloo vicinity

August gatherings and fairs planned in Barclay and Fairbank with settlers reunion at Fairbank on August 15. Farmers’ day on August 20. Local notes include fishing near Litueton, threshing progress, crops yields in oats and wheat, rainfall effects, and a picnic for Miss Not tia Bell. City council discussed street paving contracts, gas and water concerns, and bridge project on upper East Fourth Street.

fFairbank Jos Fred. Foster Winthrop N. J. Oliver Waterloo Poster Henry ‘Houser Met Litueton Alvin Oliver Clara Sherman Chicago Freeport Barclay David Baldwin Ot Oetwoin Chas Gardner Baldwin Ilinois Elke Duloga N. J. Olver Martin Pine Creek Base West Waterloo Bryant, Ford & McLaughlin Co Independence Avenue J.C. Hine Idaho Atta Vista Italy Arizona Highland Independence Prospect Walnut Sunnyside Leland Falls Park and Bluff Cittesne Gag and Electric Company Fled & Communication LaFayette Straat Linden Mulberry Butler Vermont Denver Baseball Association Red Cadar G. E. Shook Virden Crack Upper East Fourth Street

Barn raising aids and local notes around town

About one hundred relatives and neighbors were invited to Will Peek's Monday barn raising. Roy Thornton lost two cows last week. Gaye Oattander is improving slowly after illness. Catherine Thurston is improving and may return to Waterloo this week. Mrs. George Besh is recovering well from surgery. Frank Thompson visited the Phelps farm. Mrs. Loren Ostrander will entertain the Mt. Vernon thimble tea Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Pattee and Miss Drake are visiting in Popa county, Minnesota.

Will Peek Roy Thornton Gaye Oattander Bartlesville Okha Katherine Thurston Waterloo George Besh Frank Thompson Phelps Farm Loren Ostrander Mt. Vernon Pattee Slater Misa Drake Popa County Minn

Brandon notes recount storms and community life

James Bearbower rebuilds Lamb barn after a lightning fire. A severe rain and wind storm hit that week aiding corn and pasture. Local officials and residents, including Fistey of Independence, inspect bridge work. Epworth League picnic at Winegar lake. Citizens mourn Senator Allison’s death. Various locals travel, visit, and report on school cleaning and repaints. Henry Wills, veteran of the Philippine campaigns, returns home to live with his father near Brandon.

James Bearbower Fistey Board of Supervisors Independence Brandon Tuesaday M. D. Fouts W. H. Fouts Winegar Lake Brandon Epworth League Allison Sullivan Iveryman Weex W. Short Cedar River George Thompson N. Venakike Mark Brown Manila Hong Kong Wm. Wills

Death of William Barry at Independence Linked to Lincoln County farmer

Word reached Monday night that William Barry, longtime resident and prosperous farmer from Lincoln township, died at his Independence home Monday morning. He had left Lincoln township about ten years ago for Independence and was regarded as a progressive, well to do farmer during his Lincoln years. his sister Mrs Patrick remains in Lincoln township.

William Barry Eincaln Nia Barry Lincoln Independence Patrick Not Atill Lincoln Township

City Notes: Departures, Health, and a New Baby

D Dumond left the city with land seekers for Alberta and Canada. Herbert Wahl resigns as La Mont supervisor to take a vacation. John Lane and Henry Pfeffer depart for Pueblo, Colorado to work and plan for long-term residence. Glenn Tibbits slowly recovers from a baseball accident with a Turks game. Dr. T. C. McManus, teaching in his office rooms, will move to residence after foot injury recovery. Harry A. Strohm visits W. Parrott, en route east. Three typhoid cases reported: Daisy Eastman Highland Addition, Martin Dillon 721 Lafayette, Mabie Worthley 205 Ceejar. Mr and Mrs Harvey Kelly of 624 West Sixth welcome a ten-pound baby girl. Mr Kelly is a machinist at the Lincoln Central shops.

Daisy Eastman Highland Addition Martin Dillon Lafayette Mabie Worthley Jar

Street Fairies Jailed For Unseemly Behavior

Florence Hennett aged 17 of Parkersburg and Olive Rogers aged 19 of Cedar Falls were arrested for roaming the streets at an hour deemed improper. They were arraigned before Judge Kepford and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail. They implicated several women in the misdeeds.

Florence Hennett Parkersburg Olive Rogers Cedar Falls At &H Bafora Kepford Hoya Webster Street Logan Avenue

Senator Allison's Will Filed for Probate in Dubuque

The will of Senator William B. Allison was filed for probate. Estimated value ranges from 75000 to 100000 dollars. Bequests include annuities to Mrs C G Brayton and Mrs Carmella Alligon, shares to relatives, and donations to Finley Hospital Young Men's Christian Association and public libraries. Executor named Judge Laray. Will executed in Washington April 2, 1906.

Dubuque Iowa William B. Alllann Haquoat Mra Brayton Carmella Alle Ou Margaret Allincs Matthew Thraa Trea Finley Hospital Young Men‘a Christian Association Cornelia Alligon James Laray Wa Washington

Willard B Thayer Dies After Week Long Illness at Waterl as

Willard B Thayer died at his home 819 Commercial street Tuesday at 4 30 am after a week long illness of heart trouble He was born June 22 1861 in Bradford Iowa and married Lottie Bne sit June 13 1889 Three daughters Verna Naomi and Wannetta survive with two brothers Thomas Red Wing Minn and H O Thayer Eveleth Minn three sisters Alya Talmage West Union Iowa Lele Taylor Cambridge Iowa and Hena Bowers Draper South Dakota Funeral arrangements not completed and relatives expected to arrive

Willard Thayer Commercial Street Waterlas Thayer Comerciai Street Tla Willard B. Thayer Hradford Iowa Lottie Bnesit Arlington Ows Thin Ely Beales Bia Verna Naomi Wannetta Thomas Red Wing Minn Aid H. O. Thayer Eveleth Alya ‘Talmage West Union Lele Taylor Cambridge Hena Bowers Draper, S., DB

Cedar Falls Band Praises Waterloo Elks Convention Treatment

A Cedar Falls Concert band expresses thanks for the hospitable reception and generous pay they received in Waterloo during the BPOE convention. The letter, read at rehearsal, lauds Dr. E. Shannon and Ira Hoover and seeks future invitations to participate in conventions. The note refutes a Cedar Falls Record article and praises local citizens and the Elks Lodge.

the Daily Reporter Cedar Balla Elks and Waterloo B. Po.b Cedar Falls Waterloo Cedar Paile Cedar Falla Mombera E. &. Shannon Ira J. Hoover Ab Tompling of the Elks of Waterloo Second Eiitizens of Waterton Iteraat Sedar Falls

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Evangelical Association Meet Reading, PA Young People’s Alliance 4. Haas Derging L. F. Smith Laporte Hreyfogel Lydia Raecker Genigra P. A F. G. Burger Ss. Co. Breyfogel Ocean Grove N. J Breyfogel Eng Mad Res. J. Schwab Crosco Wilkie Henry D. Wilkie Kate E. Wilkie Lottie Laura Eliott Jensin Ontario New York Bag J. H. Bauernfeind Waterlco Flint, Michigan G. Breyfogel Coe Gilbertville Towk John Schmitt Otto Bubner Jim Henney Liz Buhner Jim Sajz Henry Koester George Reade Germany Eiverybody Alitaon Balsh Fritz Nellia Penne Bhreiay Ual Bryan Cummings Missouri Roy Frank Bikert Parsons Father Kopecky Father Sattler Raymond Dewar Hes AD Saatweek Viel Glueck Kasper Stele Cadwallader Mary Mangos Berton, Ark Katharing Mangrigh Roea Tale Place Mary Clare Maggie Koafer Apel Leonuka Noniai Narvest Nelda Seatt C.Q. F Paul Clem Waster Fox ‘Township John Schoag Bryant Vernoi Prion le Brandon D. Dumond Alberta Canna Herbert Wahl Gantorarm la Mont Lowa John Lane Henry Pfeffer Pueblo Colorado Glenn Tibbits T. C. McManus Harry, A. Strohnt Enterprise Keniland Ind W. ¥. Parrott Strohm Hig Harvey Kelly D&renta Mr. Kelly Senator Allison Band Boys SEQAR Waterloo and the Elks Rogm Mabel Stickley Mise Buckley Telegrand-Herald M. 3 Goldatone People's Credit Clothing Com- Friends Flo Chcago Unley Quill Flrat Methodist Church Ming Edith James Washington Street Misa Adah Guernsey Cedar Fails Matthews Shirt and Garment Chieags Cfompany
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