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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

4

Common Law Match Up at Waterloo Hotel Crashes in Court

A Waterloo hotel flurry ended with Judge Kepford fining James H. Hull Ida Strong Hull and F H Hull for lewd acts and illegal cohabitation. A hurried marriage to Ida Strong followed a license issued by Rev George Knoche, with Hull paying the final fine to free his bride. The episode also brought William Brietzell and another man to the station, where Brietzell faced weapons charges and a 44 1 2 day sentence at the city hall works.

James H. Hull Tom Brierzel J. M. Hows Marshalltown Waterloo Mr. Brieteel Howe Stuion H. Hull Kepford Landtern Marshall Town F. H.hull Ida Strong George Knoche Hubby James H. Huw O'Arack J. W. Howe Tom Bietzell Bietzell Strong-Hull Bretzell Reinbeck

Awards For Prize Birds Weather Hurts Attendance

The poultry show faces rain and poor roads but turnout grows as judging nears completion. Judge Shaner leads with assistance while winners in Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks earn many ribbons. Notable exhibitors include J B Briden and D Munger with solid showings. A framed exhibit, the $100 prize winning rooster Model, draws attention in the window. A Cedar Falls Cedar Valley sale speculation and several cups mark special prizes, with Ely's Great Balm advertised for colds and a Waterloo chapter meeting drawing attendees.

Iowa Shaner Ewwo Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Dr Haffa Rhode Island Tennes Waterloo J. B. Briden D. Munger Sumner J . Campbell Roode Island Campbell Jesup Reads Bingham M. Tournier W.S. Campbell Rose Comb J. C. Michaem Marshalltown Rosa Comb R. I Cockerel Plymouth Rocks BR. Kew Barred Rocks Oscar Smith Plainfeld Garret Rocks Wm. Moody Manson Barred Rock Cork Cedar Falls 2Quaillet Joultry George Marsh Trust Busters Cedar Valle

Picture machine scheme leads to mortgage on lot in Waterloo

Fred Witenauer sues Sarah M. West seeking to set aside a $400 mortgage on his undivided half of lot 9 in DuBois addition, Waterloo, claiming he was misled into purchasing a moving picture machine and a dark tent. He asks for release from liability and mortgage annulment. Divorce petition also filed by Fred Weitaauer against Mary Weitaauer, citing separation since 1895 and asking for divorce with property rights as they are. A separate case, C. F. Goodwin v C. M. Nesbit, seeks an accounting over a lease and loan to stock a farm, detailing purchases and stock values totaling $1,857.04 with contested ownership of farm property valued higher.

Wiliam Lee Campbell Sarah M. West Jessie May Campbell Plainsf DuBois Waterloo Timus Fred Weitaauer Mary Weitaauer C. F. Goodwin C. M. Nesbit

Splendid Garment Show in a West Edge City Store

Urueh Bros display a vast stock of women s wear ranging from infant frocks to a $250 fur set, with opera gowns and ready to wear pieces. A senior member, A W Burrett, travels from St Paul claiming the store's stock rivals any west of Chicago for variety and quality. Bells in windows and center store offer holiday appeal as men seek gifts. Also reports a burst water main on East Fourth Street flooding basements, including Krueger and Gaoswillas, but no major losses. Water company crews and pumping work underway to restore service. Mr and Mrs W C McGavoy of Eagle Center visiting for Christmas.

3Ureh Bros Uureh Bros Mammouth A. W. Burett St Paul Chicago East Fourth Street F. C Krueger Jacob Goswilla Keuager Gaoswiller Place Mrneger Goswiller

Adoster Sells Plymouth Rock Rooster for 100 Dollars

Wabster City Iowa December 17 Spec Sai Harry E L Ross barber at J 3 McCullough shop sold a barred Plymouth Rock rooster for 100 dollars to J B Smith of Fort Wayne Indiana. Ross has bred barred rocks for years and his bird set a high local price record, though Olmstead previously held the top with 40 dollars. Hamilton county gains prestige in poultry with strong show performances from local breeders and the major midwest fairs sending premiums.

Wabster City Iowa Harry el’ Ross Tha J McCullough J. B. Smith Ft Wayne Indiana Rose Smith Ross John R. Olmstead Hamilton County Minneapolis Chicago Des Moines

Sudden Death of Thomas P Brady at Waterloo

Thomas P Brady aged about 51 of 51 Mulberry street Waterloo died Wednesday after a brief heart attack. He ate a hearty noon meal and felt well before pain struck at 5:00 pm. He was found to have endocarditis and died within an hour. Brady, born in Boston June 9 1872, had lived in Waterloo since 1897 and worked as a pipe fitter. He was a Knights of Columbus member and survived by his parents, a sister Mrs Carney and brothers John Gene Charles and Joe. Funeral 8:40 am Saturday at St Josephs Church with burial in Gary.

Thomas P. Brady Mulbeery Street Brady Tom Brady Mr. Brady Phil. Sheehan Mr. Sheetan Thomas P. Grady Boston Mass Waterloo Owen Brady LeMars Freeport Illinois Central Knights of Columbus Mulberry Street Carney Gedar Walte Waterton John Gene Charles Joe St. Joseph's Catholic Church Mark Cooney Galgary

Scholarships for Boys Offer Armour Grants at Ames

Ames December 17 an important feature of the winter short course is six Armour scholarships valued at 250 each. The awards go to boys excelling in stock judging and grain judging whose parents cannot afford college. The aim is to provide first year college training. H E Colby returned from Waverly after his father died. Robert Beumble, now back in Waterloo, resumes fireman work for the Illinois Central.

Ames Armour Robert Beumble Cedar Rapids Illinois Central Waterloo

Hospital Plan in Waterloo Compared to St Louis

Waterloo officials report the proposed local hospital will mirror the St Louis Franciscan Sisters institution in operation and quality. Physicians express satisfaction with the plan and believe a Waterloo unit would meet all requirements, with donations being solicited and a meeting likely before subscriptions.

Waterloo Board of Trade Isa Mather M. Vita Franciscan Sisters of St. Louis Bacaatsi Se 6 City Medical Association Eeese Abr Medical Society St. Louis Hospital

TAPS FOR TWO OLD VETERANS IN IOWA HOME DEATHS

Miller city notes from Marshalltown report the deaths of two veterans connected to the Soldiers' Home. James Walker, 68, a former Des Moines resident and Civil War veteran, died of stomach cancer after entering the home July last year. John Sutherland, 62 from Walsh County, Wisconsin, died after a paralysis decline. he is survived by several children including Mabel Sutherland of Milwaukee with addresses for others unknown. Market notes follow, touching poultry receipts, butter, and grain prices amid steady demand and wet weather impacting hides and rail car travel.

Marshalltown James A. Walker Des Moines Soldiers’ Home Yates New York Delaware County Iowa Atlanta J. H. Sutherland Soldiers Milwaukee Wis Sutherland Wee Walsh Tere Wenae Bulli Ifith Iowa Cavalry Omaha Nashville Tenn Tranets Edward Myron Heith Mabel Sutherland Hattie A. Hawkins Maude Davis Mabel,Sutherland

Iowa Officials Report Drug Cure Efforts and Farm Plans

In Des Moines and Knoxville two years show 674 people cured from the Ilger habit at the state nebriate hospital. Dr. Miner reports unusually good results and expansion plans. Chairman John Cownie outlines broader farming facilities for state institutions and potential land rental. Town City tuberculosis grounds to be enlarged with an expert farmer. Superintendent Robert notes improvements in deaf school education and a trip to Omaha for students. A. C. Rankin promotes a state marshal bill and plans a marshal clubs convention around January 11–12 as the legislature opens.

Des Moines Nec School For the Deaf Robert Omaha Es Moines Rankin Ragkin Iowa Thirty-Third General Assembly Iie Marshal Clubs Sam Small

Oats Price Decline Seen as Bears Cover

Chicago market notes show oats traders expect further cash oats declines as country selling slows with recent price dips. Cash grain sales Wednesday totaled 15 000 bushels wheat 140 000 corn and 100 000 oats with no export sales reported from the seaboard. Corn traders cite continued bears covering in both December and May amid bullish pit conditions.

Chicago Seaboard

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promised Relief for Neuralgia

An old advertisement-like claim describes neuralgia as nerve pain from irritation or disease and touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as capable of relief when other remedies fail. It includes testimonial snippets and cites a Linco address and Elkhart Ind manufacturer details.

Miles Barton Qantas Mike Niles Milies Meditical Co Elkhart, Ind

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