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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1908

Page

4

Two Alarms Sound From Both River Sides Sunday Fire

A fire in an engine cab being repaired in the round house caused a brief blaze that was quickly extinguished by the shop department. An alarm mix up sent equipment to the wrong side after a telephoned notice, with one man injured slightly by a fall during the confusion.

Mlinois Round House East Side Irmham Byford Box 15 West Secon Jefferson Streets West Side Inzay Fred Fisher City Electrician East Fourth Street Lafayette

Sammis Favored By Elks For Grand Exalted Ruler

Members of the Elks lodge in this city back J A Sammis of LeMars for grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. A Sioux City lodge endorses him and a Sioux City committee will join LeMars delegates to push his candidacy.

Elks J. A. Sammis LeMars Grand Benevolent and Protective Under Elis Slow City Sioux City Roether J. J. Sammis LeMare Lodge vMce Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks United States of America Los Angeles Sammis Jong J. A. Sammils Brother Sammis Omaha

Costly Strike Misses Sister At Home Incident

Alfred Frishy, 16, struck his sister Stella during an altercation at 221 West Twelfth Street in Los Angeles. She reported the incident, police jailed him, and his father secured his release with a promise he will appear in court Monday. Judge Kepfard later imposed a $10 fine or three days in jail, paid by the father.

Alfred Frishy Stella West Twelfth Street Kepfard Joll

Fracture of Skull After Street Car Fall

James Murphy about 60 fell from an Independence avenue street car near Florence. He suffered a skull fracture and is comatose at home. Dr. Jerger could not staunch bleeding. prognosis is grave. The incident occurred late Friday night as Murphy attempted to reboard the car and slipped on dark street.

James Murphy Miorenco Street J. A. Jerger Mr. Murphy Independence Avenua Independence Avenue Florence Jerger Mr. Alurphy

Must Take The Cure Last Day For Petitions At January Term

A vagrant legal notice states that Thursday is the final filing day for petitions to be heard at the January term. George North of 1715 Commercial Street faced a judge after a Saturday inebriety hearing. He was continued for defense and later ordered committed to the Knoxville reformatory for up to three years with county-borne care costs. The complaint, filed by Joseph North, cites his wife’s illness. North was 28 on November 2, 1908, and has a record of strong drink.

Centlomer Henkes Saale Barnatto Chicago Examiner Burlington Dismonda Jack Diamandes Norton Uni Palica Fibre George North Commercial ‘Street Pratt C.J. Rudolph Knoxville Reformatory Mr. North W. H. Hastrop Joseph North Christieas Lewis Lichty Somerset, Pa John Oliver Kimmell Air. Lichty Somerset County Mr. Lichty Brass &J. Suen Decedent Berlin Somerset Henry Glaw Robert Glaw Dane Street Henry Coffin- Redington Drug Co Sargees California Hix

Purinton Found Guilty In Embezzlement Case

S. M. Purinton was convicted of embezzling $15 from the Free Methodist church society of Waterloo. He allegedly circulated a church subscription and appropriated funds. Judge Knapp fined $50 and sentenced him to 15 days in the county jail for failure to pay. James Murtagh defended, Sherman Mears prosecuted. verdict returned just before midnight.

S. M. Purinton Free Methodist Church Society of Waterloo Purinton Justiee Knapp James Murtagh Sherman Mears

Deacon Champlin Very Low at Home

Deacon Champlin of Walnut Street Baptist Church, over 80, is reported very low at his Franklin Street home after weeks of illness. Joe Golinvaux, resident south of the city, loses a $20 robe from a buggy on Lafayette Street. Police notified. Marriage licenses list Johanna Jochumién, 22, Cedar Falls, and Cyrus P. Bailey, 54, Laporte, with Erna Johnson, 33, Laporte.

Champlin Hiram Champlin Walnut Street Baptist Church Franklin Street Mr. Champlin-lg Hale Joe Golinvaux Lafayette Street Cyrus’p. Bailey Laporte Erna Johnson

Major West Side Real Estate Deal Sells Bank-Owned Building

Leavitt and Johnson National bank bought the Paul Davis Dry Goods building on Commercial Street for 22000. The sale does not alter plans for future tenants Frank Bros. will move in when Russell Lamson building is ready. The property, long a busy commercial site, remains a key investment in Waterloo real estate.

West Side Lénavitt & Johnson National Bank Levitt & Johnson &Trust Co Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Paul Davis Co Russell-Lamson Franc Bros Freak Bros Russell-Lamson J Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Whethey Frank, Bros Waterloo

SHORT COURSE CHAIRMEN AND SECRETARIES NAMED AT MEETING

Townships appoint committees for a short course after a Saturday court house meeting. Names list chairs and secretaries by township including Cedar, East Waterloo, Engle, Fox, Washington and more with multiple vice chairs and secretaries. Wells estate case sails through Supreme Court over inheritance tax pending settlement.

Court House Barelay nNot Qennington E. Sage GC. H. Burk J. T. Altea Creek Blackhawk al. Brandhurst St. R. Hollis BH. G. Moseley Cedar J. Aa. McNaughton S. C. Smalling Cedar Fells Henry Miller GC. E. Hurst East Waterloo W. ©. Leland Jos. Shirley Dan. W. King. Engle J. Rodamar Miss Alice Kery C. W. Cummings Fox C. F. Robe N. A. George F. J. Orth Lester H. €. Brant Albert Tribon W. M. Mcmtosh Mr. Vernon Fred Decker W. Jacob L. ®. Noetture Orange Wu. S. Blough A. A. Bontrager Harvey Smucker Poyner Boss Hb, Emert Henry Poyner Peter Schommer Spring Creek M. Wgipe L. E. Clark T. Woppe Union Gyo. Pashby George Pashby W. S. Beatty Washington John Call Charles Virden M. S. Klein. Lincevln Roger Thompsom E. Hi. Wittum

Dr Wilbert Schallenberger Opens Permanent Office at Logan House

A controversial historical notice announces Dr Wilbert Schallenberger a specialist in chronic diseases opening a permanent office at Logan House Waterlis and Wie with office hours from 9 to 8. It touts cures for catarrh eye ear nose throat lung diseases nervous debility sexual weakness and private diseases with free confidential consultation and guaranteed cures for several listed ailments.

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Hogs and Cattle Markets in Chicago and Waterloo Report

Chicago and Waterloo market notes show hogs opening slow yet higher with mixed and butcher classes $5.20 to $6.40, cattle opening steady to strong, sheep up 6 to 10 cents. weekly wheat and corn receipts decline, world shipments cited, with Provisions prices firm. Local Winnipeg terms list hogs, poultry, eggs, butter, vegetables, and hay markets with price ranges and receipts.

Chicago Steen Park Logan Schwartz White Roberts Shorts Bartlett-Pattan Gond Bartlett-Patten Knight-McDougal

Local Markets Report Teems With Cautious Optimism

Waterloo Ohio October 21 market notes show a steady to firmer cattle and horse trade despite light activity. Buyers cautious ahead of holidays, with heavy stock trading stronger than a month ago and prospects for larger post holiday business. Local demand supports better feeder prices and improved outlook for overall market activity.

Waterloo Stenday

Waterlo o Live Stock commission barn opens sales January Sth

Directors meet to set tie arrangements for annual sales at Waterloo barn W. First sale scheduled for January Sth and will run semi monthly through season. Market dullness blamed for late opening but outlook shows better demand with cautious prices. Tim Holland to start first sale. Wm Holland to sell when market active. Omaha division engineers halted trains yesterday, sent back on extras.

Waterloo Live Stock Commission Ooon Tim Holland Kansas City St Lois Wm. Holland Omaha Ft. Dodge

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