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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1907

Page

4

Jacob Shops Captured On Charge Of Ribbon Theft

Jacob Shops of Maynard was arrested Wednesday evening on a charge of stealing a box of ribbon from the Rock Island freight house as he loaded his household effects for relocation to Waterloo. He appeared before Justice A B Kepford, requested time to hire counsel, and the case was continued until Friday afternoon. He is jailed in default of $300 bond awaiting the hearing. The ribbon was intended for a Chicago firm returned by Belt department store. Also notes: Isabelle Lagher returned to Doniphan after visiting relatives. Carl Beck and Mrs. Beck of Eagle Center visited Waterloo. George Brammer of Des Moines in Waterloo to visit B B Hunter.

Rock Island Railway Jacob Shops Maynard Shops Waterloo A B Kepford Tine Rock Island Rowley Belt Department Store Chicago Isabelle Lagher Doniphan Neb Carl Beck Eagle Center George Brammer Des Moines B. B. Hunter

Waterloo Circus Draws Crowds Despite Wet Weather

Waterloo residents endured rain and crowded depots as Barnum and Bailey drew thousands. Hotels filled beyond capacity while locals slept in doorways and streets waited for night trains to return home. Fort Dodge debate targets free water subsidies for churches and industries as claims arise that municipal water services lack accountability.

Girla West Fourth Waterloo Wadnesday Black's Fort Dodge Iowa Kime Cook Syeteta

BAD CHARGE AGAINST COTTER DIVORCED WIFE FLED HOME

Mary H Cotter charged Charles Cotter with forcibly entering her home to murder. She escaped by breaking a second story window and leaping into tree branches, injuring herself. Cotter accused of unlawful entry and murder. police seek him as he may have fled the city.

Mary H Cotter Thuredey Charles Cotter Mra. Cotter Fete Srr Gabe Cotter Familly Cotter Lave Street Pon Garles Cotter Mary BH. Cotter

Juniors Elect and Enlistments Reported at Local Church

The Junior League of St Paul's M. E. church elected officers after a two month break led by President Francis Fleming and Secretary Bessie Harper. Meanwhile Henry P. Christenson 23 of Independence and G W Shotwell 21 of Council Bluffs enlisted for three years in the coast artillery and cavalry service updates note Major Chas P. George will review the papers at Jefferson Barracks.

Junior League of St. Paul's M. E. Church Francis Fleming Bessie Harper Clarence ‘ Dewey Gayile Wooding Henry P. Christenson G. W Shotwell Uncle Sam Independence Tultea States Army G. W. Shotwell Council Bluffs Nagale Waterk Fred Groff Chas. P. George Des Moinea Jefferson Barracks Cuba

Lyman Twins Tonight at Waterloo Theatre

The Lyman Twins arrive at 5 40 PM from Oskaloosa after performing last night. Known for shows like A Merry Chase Money to Burn and The Rustlers they will present Yankee Drummers with a large audience expected. The Time the Place and the Girl company showed a second performance Wednesday, drawing a good crowd despite many attending the circus. The company heads to Independence after leaving the city this morning.

Why Girls Leave Home theater piece in town

Teaser notes the play Why Girls Leave Home drawing on a tragedy theme, with a run of performances the next night. It references stark themes about the frailty of women and danger, citing sensational lines and varying ticket prices for evening shows and matinees. Also mentions Farmers trimming highways and local trips by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Busby to Dubuque.

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Free Fight on East Fourth Street Ends in Brawling Profanity

A bare knuckle melee on East Fourth Street in front of McGovern store drew a crowd of about a hundred. Two out of town principals fought in the gutter, trading punches and insults until bystanders threatened police. A second disturbance on Water Street saw three farmers ejected after a melee with the proprietor and loungers.

East Fourth Street McGovern ‘Store Water Street

Waterloo Visitors and Local Notices Highlight Labor Sunday

Waterloo scene featuresMiss Katherine Kennair of Chicago visiting for trimming work, Miss Anna May French and Walter French planning a four week outing to Chicago and Wisconsin, and Illinois Central detectives shadowing circus followers. D.A. Lichty and Iola of Morrill visit with relatives, Mr. Woodworth of Charles City formerly worked at Farrington dairy, Labor Sunday service planned at 7 45 with sermon on The Church and Workingmen. Local figures including Mrs L Reberd and Miss Panple Reberd travel to Marshield Wisconsin for work. Domestic Loans and Savings League reports 61 negotiations statewide totaling 400000 in assets.

Katherine Kennair Chicago Waterloo Apoelton Ohlet Trimmer Guam Tore Bills Bennett Albert Lea D.A. Lichty Iola Morrill Kansas Mra Olive Tucker Hemlin C.L. Wondworth Charles City Woodworth Farrington Ordumery Yterian Church H. W. Re Herd

Kidney Disease Warning and Kilmer Swamp-Root Remedy

Thousands suffer kidney trouble with little awareness of the rising prevalence. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disorders, back pain and urinary issues, claiming dramatic relief and offering sample bottles and a free book by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY.

Kilmer N.Y

Waterloo Market Notes and County Notices

The page covers mixed market data from Waterloo and Chicago including grain and hog prices, cattle and sheep receipts, and local market quotes. It lists local commodities such as potatoes, hay, hogs, flour, and hides with price ranges, plus a protest by dairy interests over a 30 percent cream-rate hike. Legal notices outline a civil suit in Black Hawk County and a forthcoming September term, while local ads include hog medicine by E Beyer and a brief visit by Carleton H. Wright to Waterloo.

Real Estate Transfers Reported For Record

Real estate transfers listed include deeds Med for record Wednesday involving Dubuque and Sioux City R R to JL H Rebbeck for land in Cedar Falls Section 18. Carney to Cedar Falls land. Clifford Wooley to M Storm for East Waterloo lot. Central Bank to Roy Cushman for East Waterloo land. Elisa Jane King to Rebecca J Fox and others for land in sections 32 33 Big Creek. Fox to King for land in sections 42 32 33 Big Creek. Cotter to Seymour Poyner in Waterloo with eight transfers noted for various lands and considerations.

Dubuque Sioux City R-R H. Rebbeck Sec Cedar, Falls Sioux Carney Cedar Falls Clifford Wooley Storm East Waterloo Joentral Bank Roy Cushman East Waterloo Hlisa Jane King Rebecca J. Fox Elisa Jane King Big Creek Jase. King

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