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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1905

Page

4

Rev Seccombe Leaves Pulpit for Waterloo Chautauqua Duties

Rev Charles H Seccombe pastor of the Congregational church in Waterloo resigned to join the Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute as financial secretary. He urged support for the Chautauqua as a people s university and school of evangelism, detailing its potential impact on the city and state and its role in civic life.

Charles H. Seccombe Congregational Church Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Taptituite Bia Churet Stecombe Vriends Waterlon Chautauqua and Bible Instituta Winona New York Chautauqua Chautauqua and Bible Institute People's University School of Evangelism Appian Forum The Bible Institute America Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute Bia Middleast

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed For Back Pain Relief

An Iowa style testimonial urges readers to try Doan's Kidney Pills for backache tied to kidney issues. Mrs E C Case of Cedar Falls claims rapid relief and no recurrence, while Mr Case notes prior discomfort and improved condition after use. Available at Wansier Bros Todd's dog store and through Foater Milburn Co Ruffle New York, price one cent.

Dean E. C. Case Ectrician Seventh Cedar Fall Theusa Ceas Case Wansier Bros. & Todd Foater MiMilburn Co Ruffle New York United States Doan

Resignation of Waterloo pastor opens new chapter

The First Congregational church of Waterloo Iowa accepts Rev Chas HW Seccombe s resignation effective January 1 1946 with thanks for three years of sermons youth work and church growth He will lead a Bible institute and stay in Waterloo with his family The deacons praise his leadership and pledge continued support as he moves to broader work in religious outreach amid prayers for blessings on his new mission

Ile Waterloo Chautauqua Bibbie Chas. HW. Seccombe First Congregational Church Waterloo Iowa Tate Plato Church Bible School and Endeavor Society Seccombe Seacombe

Mayor report shows November fines and arrests in era

November 1905 Waterloo records detail 100 plus arrests and $250.10 in uncollected fines. Warden Seidel, jailed for assault at Onna house, was sent to Independence asylum after a drunken rampage. Sycamore Jim and others face blacklist fights, with many local residents mentioned including Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer and Flora Bennett visiting from Syracuse before winter in California.

C. W. Seidel Onna Besidel Marshalltown Inebriale Asylum Independence Waterloo Tom Morris Tom Saldel

Letters Mention Cornell Game and Home Thanksgiving Wish

A college letter from Burr Lichty of Princeton notes Charley Phelps and Robert and Cecil Bickley attending the New York School of Homeopathy witnessed a 16 to 4 victory over Cornell. He also mentions cadet Raymond Frelmen at Annapolis planning to attend the Army and Navy game here this year. He longs for home and Thanksgiving meals.

Burr Lichty Princeton N. J Charley Phelps Robert Cecil Bickley New York School of Cornell Raymond Frelmen Annapolis Army

Dewar 2 ene re he Dec 4 wed lock for Ray Holley

Our young friend Ray Holley wed Myrtle Cotten on December 28. Best wishes to the couple. Mrs. Joe Meier visits Freeport. Crissy Anderson visits Mrs. Schmitt. Turkey and cranberry Thanksgiving brought two dozen visitors from out of town. G. Stinderaog had a lively runaway but no injuries. Wye stray calves at Schmitt’s. Schmitt Bros builds a new 40-foot steel wind tower east of Raymond to replace the storm wreck. J. J. Rice sale well attended with good prices. Ed Sehmit­t to LaCrosse and Freeport then home. Reed visits Dubuque a few days. John Gibson buys a yearling colt for 1.00. Lemly and wife spend Thanksgiving at A. A. Adams. Funeral of Thomas Hara attended at Fairburn. Winter sets in with snow. J. A. Smith late to marry. a freight arrived and plans carried out. Local dance on the 30th draws 41 attendees due to rough roads and poor advertising.

Joe Meier Freeport Crissy Anderson Eb, Schmitt Wm. Widdle F. A. Mixdorf Wm. Mixdorf Charles Mixdér Mise Anderson G. Stinderaog J. J. Rice Ed. Sehmitt LaCrosse Wie Schmitt Bros J.reed Dubuque John Gibson Lemly Oelwein A. A. Adams G. Sader Thomas Hara Fairbarn J. A. Smith Waterloo Duatine

Uncle S Hasking Attracts Big Audience At Oliver Theatre

Uncle 3 Haskins drew a large crowd at the Oliver theatre last evening. The production featured a goat plot scene and a notable snow sequence in the third act. The native company received high praise for specialties and overall performance. further shows were announced for the afternoon and evening.

Haskins Oliver Theatre Lincoln Neb Daily Journal Dor Prines

Waterloo Births Set Record in November 1905

Dr G H Sumner and City Clerk R Thompson in Waterloo recorded 48 babies born in November 1905, including 32 males and 81 teen females from Illinois Central employees. Some births occurred in October but reported in November. many families listed include Sibert, Larson, Kipp, Knittle, Johnston, Kreis, Dickey, Bogardus, Caffrey, Wittstock, Bachtel, Davies, and others. The stork visit also noted workers across shops and conductors. An Elk memorial service followed with eulogy by W N Birdsall and a Perry Iowa judge addressing departed members B F Burton and N W Harris.

G. H. Sumner Clark R Thompson Recorders of Vital Statistics Waterloo Vital Statuiean Wag Ilinois Wm. V. Sibert Frad. J. Larson Rank Kipp Tonis A. Knittle Frank W .Johnston David F. Benjamin Gustav Kreis Reuben Dickey Blos Beener Jacob A. Bogardus James T. Caffrey Fred. W. Wittstock Carl B. Bachtel B. P. Davies Richard MW. Durchdenwald John James Lister MacLedy Fred. M. Burger Toseph Conkey Peter I. Roseauer Fred. J. Hacker Frank T. Hemer Frederick Bellke August W. Buhr John B. Williams George C. Ehr Roy Ickes Wilbur L. Dunham Chas. L. Whitney Geo. H. Baldwin Vinton J. Stealy James J. O'’Hearn L. B. Fowler Ernest L. Power Alfred .D. Tait Wim. F. Ireland Harry ZB. Scott Walter &. Kirscher Geo. P. Hoffar Walter Les Henry Tired Gen. Eastman Richard C. Dust Ole Madsen Louis Vollensveider Igham P. Grover Homer Jolls Frank K. Styoude Dwight Bower

Local Market Prices For Hogs Cattle Hides And Grains

Market list shows hogs at 4.40, stack cattle 2.00 to 1.60, steers prime 3.50 to 4.50, butchers cows and heifers 2.00 to 3.00, veal calves 4.00 to 4.50, lard prices listed. Grain prices include rice wheat 70c, corn 82c, oats 22c, barley 3s. Butter 22c, eggs 22c, potatoes 46 to 60c, hay prairie 5.00 to 6.00, timothy 6.60 to 7.60, hens, spring chickens, young turkeys, hides for country slaughter, patent flour 2.60.

L L Bixby Dead Former Waterloo Resident Passed Away

Estherville sent word Saturday evening that L L Bixby died that afternoon at his home. Born in Westford Vermont sixty eight years ago he lived in Waterloo until 1880 moving with family to Estherville where he ran a meat business until retirement. He leaves a wife and nine children Roswell Marshalltown Mrs O A Manning Waterlown Dell Arch Charley Clarence Arch Lumon and Daisy all of Estherville He was an old soldier active in the G A R post in Waterloo.

O. A. Manning Jefferson Street Estherville L. L. Bixby Waterloo Bixby Rick Westford Vermont Marshalltown Waterlown Dell Arch Charley Clarence Lumon Daisy G. A R. Post

Round Trip Fare to Northern Points via Great Western

Round trip fares offered by Great Western Railway to northern points up to New Hampshire and Britain. East to Almoral and south to Green Mountain. Tickets on sale Saturdays and Sundays through December 1905, with return Monday. Low rates to other destinations. information from A. Beham.

Chicago Great Western Railway New Hampton Briton Almoral Green Mountain Tleke Dee Iith A. BE Ham

Hides And Furs Market Report

The market for hides is good and prices strong with green hides and country slaughter quoted at No 1 10%4¢ per pound and No 2 5% per pound. Fur values are firm and the forecast is for an unfavorable season. Silt pays highest market values for all classes of furs. W R French 21 Lafayette Street Waterloo Iowa. Mrs Bert Wilson reported better today after days in critical condition near Waterson and Cedar Valley line of the WLC PL & N.

W. R. French Lafayette Struct Waterloo Tawa Bert Wilson Waterson WLC PL & N

County Dads in Session in Black Hawk Adjourned Meeting

Black Hawk county supervisors met in adjourned session at the courthouse to finish bills and unfinished business from the prior meeting. They expect to adjourn after this work and reconvene in the regular session, possibly tomorrow morning, with the January term of court drawing as a principal matter.

Board of Supervisors of Blackhawk County

Wagner Manufacturing T proclaims capital stock increase Cedar Falls

Amended articles of incorporation for Wagner Manufacturing Company of Cedar Falls were filed raising capital stock from 16000 to 50300. The firm, once formed to produce various articles, now broadens its scope. Adam Wagner of Cedar Falls is president and W 17. Meyer is secretary.

Wagner Manufacturing Company Cedar Falls Lnsiyesa Adam Wagner Cellar Falls Meyer

Chicago Market Quotations and Livestock Report

Chicago market quotes for December show grain futures with wheat and corn prices across December and May July contracts. Estimated hog receipts reach 53,090 with cattle at 24,000 and sheep at 20,000. Hog prices opened mostly steady to lower and closed about five cents higher with ranges cited for mixed, good to choice, rough and light hogs. Cattle and sheep opened steady and closed steady with minor declines for cattle and stable sheep.

Chicago Eveeeeses

Weather Forces Washington Eighth Grade To Dismissal

Fright atmosphere and cold rooms forced the Washington school eighth grade to close today. Healing plant issues left rooms too cold for study, prompting dismissal until defects are fixed. Classrooms led by Miss Zaidla King and Bertha Makham. Rev. Sandford presided Westminster Presbyterian services. Jandford family listed at West Third Street.

Washington School Zaidla King Bertha Makham

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