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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
5
Waterloo Chautauqua and Table Institute directors held a Tuesday meeting to discuss next season work and other private business. Secretary ET Cowin says the session was largely private and not of public interest.
Dr. R A Dunkelberg and Dr EB Minkelberg join Dr B CO Dunkelbergs in Tripoli for a Thanksgiving reunion. The three physicians will assemble at one of their homes to honor the surviving members of an eight person family as father mother two brothers and a sister are noted as having died.
Waterloo physicians report 23 of 43 students failed to reach 75 percent in state board medical exams held Sept 12 14 and Oct 18 18. 26 passed. Thirty one Odd Fellows attended a meeting in Tatesville with initiation and speeches by Janesville delegates. Also a promotional note for Goelhister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents by Wangler Bros. & Tuad.
Madge Cassany, jailed for incorrigibility by Mayor Rentor, was released by Sheriff Caldwell on Tuesday night. She attended a victory banquet, planned train travel east, and reflected on a life of wandering. She said Mason City was not home and spoke of seeking happiness beyond. She noted city officials warned against lie-based mischief and referenced receiving clothing during her stay. Market prices for meats and grains are listed amid the narrative.
Daymour from Waterloo claims Chas. Frazier subjects him to a peculiar hypnotic influence. He states a glittering stick circling Frazier’s head controls his thoughts and actions, and asks police to detain Frazier for explanation. Police jottings note M. Kahan arrested for selling without a license.
Rev. W. J. Sandford, recently elected pastor from Nevada Iowa, will lead Westminster Presbyterian Church services next Sunday. The church will move from the M. C. G. A. auditorium to the West Side Library building on South and Fourth streets within about two weeks, with the lease already made and the new choir ordered. Thanksgiving services will be held at the post office, and the teoffee and station will be open from 9:30 to 10:30 for parents’ accommodation.
The Jesup Creamery Co. paid 23 cents net for October butter. Aliss Hia Sherman is very ill but improving. G Brown delivered turkeys to Waterlon market. Fay Ross of Waterloo spent Sunday at home. Nesfield delivered hogs at Jesup market. Mr and Mrs Al. Nesfield hosted a large gathering. WANTED CORN OATS AND HAY at 521 Lafayette Street Waterloo Iowa.
A Bristol RI resident Mr. F Le Roy Hoar recounts self education on blood disease and rheumatism. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his aching limbs and restored circulation after two boxes. He notes palor and limpness signifying impure blood and urges readers to contact Schenectady NY firm for evidence of cures.
The column recalls small town events from Nov 28 including visits, birthdays, and farming notes. It records Mrs. Heinhardt's reunion with Miss Schenck of Connecticut, Miller selling turkeys, and neighbors aiding John Torre’s husband in law care. It notes a death at 92, services at Uno Lutheran Church, and a farm for rent listing.
In Jesup and nearby towns farmers report major corn husking completed with the harvest weather starting. Local residents including R A Measurers Martin Peak Bettel Weiser and many others are noted visiting Waterloo Independence and nearby towns. Public sales and new business ventures appear as residents shift from harvest to post harvest tasks.
Henry Koub built two new machine sheds August Wieser finished painting his new house. William Hick marketed poultry in Jesup last Saturday. Charles Huck assisted with two petitions by BE. M. Buechele proposed changes to a telephone line. The Jubilee Creamery paid 21.48 dollars for November butter. Wish and hope all will celebrate Thanksgiving joyfully.
A runaway scare during corn picking left a wagon demolished while horses fled unharmed. Several residents share news of visits, sickness recovery, and family events. Mary Mangrich and John Frost plan to wed November 29 at the bride’s home near Gilbertville with a new home on the August Erpelding farm.
A roundup of social calls and events includes Dan Smith buying two new jeans, Dyfy visiting I. J. Reed, and James Dewar selling stock in Barclay with prices reported as good. John Tegtmeier runs Follet Emert’s grain elevator, dances postponed due to rain, and Cal Meyers with sister Cartie from near Jesup visit H. P. Meyers. Wm Widdle and family attend a birthday in Bennington township.
G Sader reports from Fairbank that former neighbor Tom Horn has died. Funeral took place Tuesday at 10 AM at the Catholic church in Fairbank with burial in the nearby cemetery.
Reports from Janesville and surrounding areas include a Flour and feed delivery at the Indian Center track, a town sale of Ralph Dwight’s property to Frank Webster priced at 850 dollars, and a move to Spring Valley Minnesota. Mrs. Catherine Mapes dies at nearly ninety from pneumonia. Corn shipments nearby at 33 cents per bushel. Church notices, lectures, social events, and rail service changes fill the week with meetings, services, and entertainments.
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