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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1905

Page

4

Bankson Sues Saloons Over Liquor Sales Damages

James M Bankson files multiple actions against Edward Westhoff and thirteen saloon keepers and bondsmen seeking $2 500 actual and $2 000 exemplary damages each for alleged liquor sales to his son Rhea Bankson a 20 year old in Mack Hawk County Iowa. Petitions allege Westhoff and others allowed minor to visit saloons purchase and drink intoxicants causing dissipation loss of earnings and diminished future work capacity.

Jamtes M. Bankson Mquor Rhea Bankson Ming Senegal Ang James M. Bankson Hilward James MM. Barkson Edward Westhoff Bankers' Surety Co Edward Westhof Waterloo Iowa Banters’ Surety Co James M. Banitson Rhew A. Bankson Fife Gan Scleon Gaid Place Tia Son He Sim Thal Mackhawk County Tows Mulet Saloon Kaid

Defense charges blackmail in Davenport case

Lloyd case in Davenport features claims of blackmail by his accuser and Mrs Allendorf with the girl. Attorneys allege a 32000 settlement sought, a 100 payment made, and tie to a Buffalo incident where 1000 was agreed upon and 600 paid. Defense argues the girl is not naive and the narrative misrepresents her.

Lloyd Davenport Harry Ailendorf Davenport Democrat Lloydstill Allendorf Nok Sa

Bond claim under law by Binintlis in favor of defendants

The text states that conditions have been broken creating an obligation against the defendants in favor of Binintlis who seeks the bond benefits for protection under the law and the bond provisions.

Binintlis

Traer Area News Briefs Include Legal Petitions and Farming Deals

J C Johnson recovers from injuries after a wagon accident. Parsonage funds near 7600 available for Blessing church project. Petition seeks pardon for Charles Jack sentenced for theft, signed by Traer residents. John Robinson sold 160 acres near Dinsdale at eight dollars an acre to Henry Ehlers. Meliney from Illinois rents Ashenbrenner farm north of Traer at four dollars per acre, planning to bring a wife. Local marriages fall short of fashion, prompting out-of-town matches. Deputy U S Marshal Mike Healy questioned bootlegger Clin ton Hines, taken to Cedar Rapids for preliminary hearing. evidence reportedly abundant. A Geneseo farmer offers a year of work with board and washing valued at sixty-three percent of initial pay. Tama county rural teachers earn about thirty-five dollars monthly, including board and expenses, reflecting scarce local instructors.

J. C. Johnson Wm. Jack Iqerds Dinsdale Henry Ehlers Robison Dd J. Meliney Pala I Ilinois C. Ashenbrenner Traor W. R. Bradley Mike Healy Cedar Rapids United States Clinton Hines Frank Hines Buckingham Geneseo Farmer Tama County Hiontha

Holiday excursion rates across Illinois Central network

Railroad advertisement lists one and one third fare for round trips across multiple states and territories including Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Missouri and Texas with sale dates December 22 23 24 1905 and January 1 1906. Limits continuous passage in both directions final limit 1908. Special pricing for teachers students and groups in various passenger bureaus. Tickets valid for Chicago International Live Stock Exposition December 16–23 1905 with sale December 16–20 and return by December 31.

Central Western Passenger Southwestern Passenger Bureau Southeastern Passenger Association Central Passenger Association Canada Bate Chicago Tekety

Weather Bureau Annual Report Highlights Growth and Reach

The annual Weather Bureau report by Willis L. Drogre details a decade of growth with only a 4.41 percent per capita cost rise and a jump in daily forecasts and charts from 22 552 to 622 980 copies. It notes international reach with Bermuda Bahamas offices and European cable cooperation, plus ties to the Navy and public education efforts to build citizen awareness.

United State Willis L. Drogre Bureau Moore Weather Bureau Department United States Bermuda Bahamas Azores Europe Navy Department Weather Department

Elk meant for Waterloo meat sent from Des Moines park display

The elk from Ingersoll Park Des Moines was sold to Pueas Volkman Waterloo meat firm for holiday trade. It was shot due to danger during capture after display in the park. Dr W Debo bought the hide head and boots. a taxidermist will mount the head. The elk’s horns measured eight feet from tip to tip.

Ingersoll Park Des Moines Waterloo Pueas & Volkman Woat Fourth Street Sycamore Street Egersoll Pati Oll Cross

Local firm seeks salesmen for home counties

A local business requests several more men to sell medicines in home counties where the firm has sold for eighteen years. They can furnish men and wagon. Contracts must be closed soon. Contact W. Clos son, Independence, fewn.

W. Closson

Marriage Licenses Listed for Waterloo Residents

Marriage licenses issued for Wilhelm Olson 21 and Anna Perlerson 24 both of Waterloo. John Thiele 27 of Dysart licenses with Guzatwathy Krett 3% Cocay Falla Ernest Ackerman 24 of Waterloo. Adel Perry 19 of Waterloo also listed in the report.

Wilhelm Olson Waterloo Anna Perlerson John Thiele Dysart Guzatwathy Krett Cocay Falla Ernest Ackerman Adel Perry

Pelletier wine case ends with defense verdict in Brockway suit

In Sioux City on December 24 the jury found for the defendants after about an hour of deliberation in the Brockway versus Pelletier Dry Goods, Frank Pelletier, and Massachusetts Realty Co. The breach involved damages sought at 10,000, Brockway had died in a fall from the Massachusetts block nine years earlier. Testimony spanned a week in district court with opening and closing arguments by C. A. Dickson for the plaintiff and J. A. Lamwis, T. Bevington, and E. H. Crocker for the defense.

Sioux City Genes Brockway Pelletier Dry Goodz Company Frank Pelletiay Massachusetts Realty, Company Brockway Massachu Sells District Court Attorrneys Gielr C. A. Dickson J. A. Lamwis T. ¥. Bevington E. H. Crocker Cedar Rapids

Central to Rosebud papers stir over railroad rumors

Reports from Wheeler South Dakota fuel agitation as word spreads that Winds Central may extend from Sioux Falls toward Rosebud, with Illinois Central as potential builder in the region. Engineers like Mr Schultz surveyed the Missouri River at Wheeler, seeking river crossing details for a possible route to the prairie.

South Dakota Winds Central Railroad Company Sioux Falls Rosebud Liinois Central Company Sioux City Omaha Illnois Central Railroad Company Ia South Dakota Central South Dakota Company Amoux SE Role Central Company South Dakota Central Fall’ Road Company Sioux Falla Rossbud The Gregory County Illnois Schultz Wheeler Missouri Whealer Lila Islnels Central Company Chicago Sinaig Central Railway Geddes

Horse on Davenport cigar man receives Christmas gift

George Martin, popular Davenport cigar man, gets a gray riding horse as a Christmas present. His Waterloo partner, H C Martin, acts the Santa Claus, praising the horse’s sound harness training and suitability for women and children. The gift, including saddle and bridle, will not incur feed costs amid plans for future county fair use.

Davenport George Martin H. C. Martin Waterloo George Cigar

Hides and Furs Market Report in Waterloo Iowa

Hides and furs market described with strong prices for green hides and firm fur values. No. 1 green hides quoted at 104 1/2 cents per pound and No. 2 at 95 cents. Vendor W. R. Freneh lists Waterloo address and invites offers for all fur types.

Their Belated Wedding

Samantha Sanders pursues a cuckoo clock but encounters Hiram Shell, her impoverished former lover, as he sells clocks on the street. She finances a meal and sends him to Thirteenth Street with orders to bring the clock to her home, leaving both moved by lingering affection and unfulfilled plans.

Samantha Sanders Stham England Brehelor Dorestia Samatha Sandera Midi Hiram Shell Adram Providence Hiram Samanthy Samantha Thirteenth Street Kimach Bamanthy Bamen the Sanders Yerishty New Rochelle New England Birum Sheli Hirai Cioctcr Airam Shell Alco

Samantha and Hiram Shell Face Crisis and Marriage

Samantha confronts heartbreak over Hiram's failure to work and social judgment. After a near collapse he resumes wit and humor, and she declares they must marry, preparing a sober meal and planning church vows despite chaos and fatigue.

Ames Short Course Opens With Prizes and Talks

Ames hosts a short course January 12 to 13 featuring wing judging corn and small grain contests. Premiums exceed 2509 dollars with special classes for first-time prize winners and broad participation by banks and nurseries. Lectures by Dr Guunaulug ex Gov Boles Wing and faculty cover stock judging veterinary science dairy and domestic science.

Iowa Ames Coun Hida Mera Ste Guunaulug Boles Joseph EB Wing Veterinary Science Agronomy Department Iowe Binte College of Agriculture Towa

Chicago hog cattle and sheep receipts and market drift

The day’s Chicago market report shows hogs opening mixed to good, with prices around 4.90 to 5.22 for various grades and a closing higher by a few cents. Cattle and sheep opened and closed unchanged, with strong notes for certain lots. Charles Deh of Buchanan County visited the city and planned a big closing out sale next Wednesday the 27th before moving to Waterloo.

Charles Deh Buchanan County

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