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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1907

Page

6

MISS WOOD TAKEN TO MITCHELLVILLE FOR REFORM

Miss Wood a fourteen year old girl from Cedar Falls was taken to Mitchellville by Sheriff Caldwall for five years unless paroled. Her father, a traveling salesman, could not control her causing unrest. She has been moved to ensure reform and previously faced court decisions. She was seized after being placed in custody in New Hartford and brought to this city.

New Hartford House of Correction Rosgen Jane Lamb BE. W. Helple Sycamore Bopors Helpley Oe & Bentz Butler County Rainbow Paul Jordan Allison& Few Blackhawk Jordan

Large sale at Schaeffer Bros draws 500 buyers

One of the season's biggest auctions at Schaeffer Bros in Ragle township drew more than 500 attendees. Prices climbed to high water marks, with horses selling 125 to 180 dollars, cattle 83 to 45, calves 12.40, hogs 9.90, hay nine dollars a ton, corn 49 to 32 1/2 cents. Overall proceeds around five thousand dollars amid keen bidding. A new Interurban car began service between here and Cedar Falls to improve local travel for passengers and crew.

Gé¢Baffer Bros Ragle Township Holland Wes Sox Bane Wes Helfera Here Cedar Falls Aconfort Charles Mason Eagle Hottinger N.D Padia Roosevelt Milwaukee Hetnger Security Bank Soms Medical School North Dakota South Dako A. A. Adams J. B. Phifer Mr.Eighmey Amos Stanton Fort Worth Texas North Sophia Reus Clare Seiffert Chicago John Kern Grove HI Georgie Weller Joe Raymond Orma Rush Nick Wellner Mance Guyer Ployd Dr. Ison Aeswork Andre N. Wellner Geo Robinson Mike Koester

Long obituary and community notes from Dewar era

A detailed notice recounts deaths, family ties, and funeral service for a 42 year old Dewar resident. It lists survivors including husband and twelve children, a father, siblings, and many relatives across counties. The piece also covers church dedication, local visits, farm sales, school disruptions, and social events with frequent mentions of names and places in North Dakota communities.

Jenkthee Sim'yale Win, Boock Oriska N. D Herman Buss Bredow First Lutheran Church Fred. Hein Wm. Foock Oreka L. Luschert Howard County Herman Bart August. Kelling Herm, Sharp Alpert Buss Air Rob Buss Carl Hein Otto Buss Denver H. Wegtmeier

Lost Uncle Found Link Through Pocketbook Tale

Kentucky relatives long searched for a long lost uncle linked by a pocketbook incident. A Missouri man named Jim Davis found the $3,000+ value book on a Kansas City to St. Louis train and returned it to W. A. Bowen, earning a reward. Anita Morgan of Louisville read the report and sought Jim Davis’s address, suggesting the family reunion may follow emancipation era origins.

W. A. Bowen Kansas City Jim. Davis Palmyra Bowens Anita Morgan Louisville Jim Davie Davis

Court martial wraps up Kulp inquiry with limited verdict

Des Moines Dec 17 reports the Kulp court martial concluded late yesterday as Lieut. Ing Mason’s testimony, weakened by illness, was submitted. Captain Kulp faced questions over an alleged prize fight while Governor Cummins’ authority on ordering the event was debated. Defense argued army officers need not obey illegal orders. findings will be reviewed by the governor, with final verdict expected in weeks.

Des Moines Iowa Ing D. Mason Colimemm Kulp Parmhutton Judga Advocate General United States Cummins Culp Williamson Chamberlain Advucate Berkeblle

Ben Holden Ard Wife Leave for Cedar Rapids Trip

Ben Holden ard wife left Saturday for an extended trip to Cedar Rapids and other points. Mr and Mrs Sutter of Oakland County are visiting their daughters, Mrs Wid, Miss C wall Prigay.

Ben Holden Cedar Rapids Nys. Sutter Cnaghuae County Wwid Clwall Prigay

Boy starts fire at Harry Sindlinger home

Excitement rose Monday morning near South Street as Neish Hors alerted occupants when smoke poured from Weet Fourth address. John Lindtinger, a boy, touched a match to the curtain then fled. occupants extinguished the blaze after a short time, a large carpet hole and burned garments noted with no serious injuries.

Harry Sindlinger South Street Neishhors John

TWISTED BONE IN WRISTS INJURY AT Hieber store

Miss Alice Perry a Hieber store remodeling department worker suffered a fractured bone in her left wrist after twisting a rag while pressing cloths. A physician diagnosed the fracture and she remains off duty during the holiday rush. Her father is M Perry of 928 Mulberry street. A Waterloo delegation left for Texas on a prospecting and convention sale tour to New Mexico with members including Matt Vaughan W Frewen W S Knbball Sam Greeley Chas Salisbury Mr Carter Carl Beck.

Mr. Wickh Kirkersville Ohio Isaac High I. S Whitehorm Main Street Frank Bovey Jennings J. W. Bennett Texas Hansford Waterloo Miles Calantine R. We. Kendall Hostany Goode Migs Alice Perry Hieber Miss Parry Craw Miss Perry A, M. Perry Mulberry Street Hieher's Yartales New Mexico Texago Conventange Matt, Vaughan Wt Frewen iKbnball Sam Greeley Chas. Salisbury Mr. Carter Carl Beck Eagle Centre

Waterloo Lodge 105 to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary

Waterloo Lodge No. 105 ALF and AM plans a December 31 anniversary program at the Masonic temple to recall the lodge formation in 1857 and its growth to about 580 members. The event includes reminiscences, speeches by past masters, a Waterloo Masonry history by George P. Beck, and a luncheon.

Waterloo Alf A- M Masonic Temple Tate PB. Brainard Witant McCall Dohvian Mears Vroom Vo Losey John MeIlmoll H. E. Huythut Blacklawk Lodge Cedar Falla John F. Sandford Timothy Rowell Ephraim Mears Mombera Wharloo Victory Lodge Miguifesnt Euat Park Avenue Syodmoore Streets FL A. Doty Maconie Quartetla George P. Beck Skinner George R. Crittenden Gen. R. Turner Iowa R. M. Hunter Island W. K. Eaton Auld' Liaog Syne

Summons To Inquest On Cantdell Family Tragedy In Farley

Feared death of a 90 year old man looms as coroner's inquest is set for Farley Wednesday after a late night collision on engine No 1012. Engineer Frisbie and fireman Tol flefson face testimony as the Cantdell family and James Cantdell perish. William Cantdell and others severely injured in the crash at the crossing. Funeral arrangements follow the inquest for the three victims.

Frisbie Tolflefson Wam Cantdell James Cantdell Spworth Farley Fristin Froman Dubuque Wiliam Cantdell Kindling Woon Horne Strg Cangdell James Cangdell Jamey Crnotdel Nan Father Sll Iiving Pinetler Niagon St Farley

Beard Is Jailed Again In Waterloo Case

Police report Beard, a resident of the city, was arrested after a warrant was served and a search found him missing. Officers returned to the Beard home with a warrant and found him in custody. He is lodged at city hall awaiting a hearing. The article notes prior troubles and a historic shoot set for 1908 on May 12.

Lutheran Might Mwe G. F. Malle Waterloo Lilly McDougal Magon City Adam Reinhardt Carl Matle Oelwein Fred Fred. Hein Derenzed Prusata Germany Fred Hein Hein Maxfield Bremer County Lutheran Church Goa John Sworts Lis Nigne Gud Tim Sakemopley Tila Kueck Beard Mildred Jenkins Charles Buda Fred Whitney

Land patent question clouds twenty acre tract history

The Waterloo township twenty acre parcel once tied to school lands shows a convoluted transfer chain from Gov A B Cummins to Garr Brown and J P Darby. Records reveal the original state patent was never recorded, leaving title clouded and prompting an auditor to file the matter with the secretary of state.

A. B. Cummins Garr Brown J. P. Darby Waterloo Township Recorder’s Office Iowa A. Wilshop Blackhawk County Board of Apprasard D.H. Fish B. M. Boecon Heenen Wold Pailin O Hall Halt B. Carpenter Carpenter Mary Eldridee Dldridge James Getty Getty JP. King King Jens Pedersen B. K. Pedersen Pedersen Adelbert Bartlett Bartlett William and Mary Deckert Deckert Carrie Mada Gevamor Aid Uma

Officers Elected At Stintay First Baptist Church

The Stintay First Baptist Church elected officers for the ensuing year including Superintendent J A Vaughan and associate superintendents W Cole and C O Woodmaneee. Other posts filled by H C Douglass, Egwin Mesaick, Maude Popp, Orvis W Call, Malla Mish tor, Clara McCoy, J J Garvin, Elmo Bateman, Mrs Vaughan, Mrs A R Chace, R L Grimes, and Clara Walker. Des Moines Des Moines December 17. The National Cooperative Congress opened its annual session with farmers groups and other cooperatives, in Yapeko, focusing on cooperative growth and future plans. The district court departments of Des Moines will meet December 27 to discuss reorganization of the Iowa Shortland Reporters association.

J. A. Vaughan W. Cole C. O. Woodmaneee H. C. Douglass Egwin Mesaick Maude Popp Minancial Orvis W Call Morheruh Malla Mishtor Des Moines, Jr Natonal Cooperative Congress Yapeko District Court Towa Court House Des Moines Iowa Shortland Reporters’ Association

Garst Declares Gubernatorial Candidacy Platform Principles

Warren Garst of Carroll County announces his bid for governor subject to the June 1908 Republican primary. In a letter to H. W. Macomber he outlines his principles and lists measures he supported, including the Temple amendment for railroad workers, the board of control bill, the collateral inheritance tax, anti-corporation moves, and the direct primary/US senator election reforms. He seeks voter support to carry out these policies if elected.

Des Atoines Warren Garst Garst Coan Rapide H. W. Macomber Carroll Mr. Macomber Lins Bnon United States Agah Intersat Warren

Disorderly conduct arrest in man’s watch dispute

Louise Kelly faced a disorderly conduct charge after a teller named Glock accused her of luring him, with evidence showing she aided his request for money and companionship. A court found her guilty, sentencing her to 40 days, while her husband’s separate jail term left them both facing time.

Philip Glock Uur Mra Louise Kelly Louise Sho Ball Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Wood Mitchellville Reform School Adam Rosgen Paul-Jordan State of Mary Clay Schaeffer Bros Dunkert Dee Vinc. Woliner Pukwanr George Lamb Los Angeles California Frank Lemley Family 6 de Wein Amos Adams Dewar MT. Vernon John Cattagnan M., V. Sanderlin Dex Moines Iowa Sanitarium Roy Grace Phlps Teiauvea Wylie Fitkin Apent Fla Henry's Charney Wambaugh Chris Braun Andy Decker Boles Mt. Varnon Beder Faire Gilbertville Nettie M. Clark Elsie Corwin Rock Valley Jaws Howard Corwin Squire Corwin Illinois John Gales Mike Duisburg Thuredey Ionia Peter Bchommer New Hampton Wm. Bauter Mre Eagle Center Kitsch Joan Sontag B. Weber Engle Township Angus Bernard C. O.E Joséph Reuter J. EB. Weber Reé, Secy M. Bernardy Finsecy M. Miller Treas Jacob Mangrich Anna Wendling Independence Anna Youngblut Wuetbury Alice Conly Peter Rabi Washburn Raymond Sunday Janesville Literary Society Fisher Hall Vera Seylgon Anna Sfokioa Ila Mae Sickles Albert Senmial J. Machfurray J. R. Rayer Ray Johnston Stella Beler Hunt Kentucky Bennington Bod Alice-Perry Waterloo Lodge Aa. M Lodge Cantdells Sovernor Officers First Baptist Gunday School Clara McCoy J. J. Garvin Elmo Bateman J. &. Vaughan Mres A. R. Chace R. L. Grimes Clara Walker Farmers! Congress Ds Watch Philip Glock Louise Kels LY
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