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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1907

Page

4

Luxurious Masonic Lodge Plans Big Waterloo Anniversary

Waterlolo Lodge No. 105 of Waterloo prepares a grand meeting at the Waterloo Theatre with 500 out of town Masons invited and over a thousand expected. Grand officers from Des Moines and Sibley will attend, with Governor to speak if possible. The event includes a third degree, anniversary observance, and a late-night luncheon at the Masonic temple.

Waterlolo Lodge A.F A. M Wit Waterloo Theatre Beautiful Waterloo R. M. Hunter Sibley W. L. Eaton Osage John C. Croclett Des Moises Opera House Masonic Temple

Features of stock judging and horse display at school

The stock judging course opens December 30 and runs to January 17 with a strong horse display featuring about thirty imported horses from A Holbert of Greeley Iowa. The lineup includes Percheron Belgian Hackney and French Coach stock and two celebrated Belgian imports, plus college owned grey Clydesdales and Shires. Scholarships of 250 dollars seven awards, 260 dollars one award and 100 dollars one award will be given to qualified students to pursue college work.

A. . Holbert Greeley Iowa Mt. Holbert America Belgium Tor ‘ Sworthy

George Taylor Dead. Local Union Leader Dies Sunday

George Taylor died Sunday morning at 2 15 after an 18 month illness due to general paralysis and complications. He was a cigar maker and former president of the local union, with service as a Cuba War veteran. Survived by his wife and his mother Mrs W M May, funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at 214 St Athans street conducted by Rev H G Beeman, burial in Fairview.

George St. Taylor Stt. Albans Street Mr. Taylor Jesup Waterloo Co. B. Iowa National Guard Waterloo Boys Cuba Blanche Coler Nashua Rev. H. G. Beeman Nan Casebeer Bros Luke Goswille H. G. Beeman Walnut Street Baptist Church Fairview

First real winter arrives with heavy September snow

The piece recalls an early Sunday snowstorm that buried streets, paused church plans, and slowed travel as 3 to 4 inches fell, with mild temps keeping rail and streetcar traffic mostly clear. Pedestrians dodged snowballs from eager youths while Hack lines stayed busy and winter began its quiet grip. The ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by Wangler Bros. 30-6.

Oll Myron King Winter Jback tNo Mercury Nertiy Hack Iinex

Second Elevator to Serve Crowded Commercial Building

A new steel stairway and electric elevator will be installed in the Commercial Building to handle daily crowds across floors. George Scales leads the project under Otis ElevatorCo supervision. The old stair and shaft are removed and the new shaft and machinery will take about thirty days to complete. About 600,000 people use the elevator yearly, with peak traffic of 8,200 between 7 and 9 pm.

George Scales Hf, Cooley Otis Elevator E Company

Bank depositors sue for negligence in Seymour

The defunct Farmers and Drover's Bank of Seymour Iowa faces a $200000 suit by depositors through attorneys Milea and Steele Caryton and Howard Clark Des Moines. Germania Vereine to hold New Year’s Eve program December 31 at Kurth’s hall with music and Santa Claus for children. Hilnais Central Railroad official Dow in Sioux City notes dining car service remains near break even and aims to maintain high standards for patron satisfaction.

Seymour Farmers and Drover's Bank Iowa Milea and Steele Caryton Howard Clark Dee Moines Germania Vereine Kurth Santa Claus Germania Vereine Committee F. M. Dow Hilnais Central Railroad Company Chicago Sioux City B. EH. Nichals Dow

BIG RABBIT DRIVE PLANNED IN WIDE HOLLOW

Hunters and ranchers from across Washington will join a big rabbit drive in Wide Hollow near Spokane on December 30. Three mounted parties will start from Tampico Nob Tiltle and Cowiche to converge in Cowiche Canyon for the extermination of thousands of jackrabbits threatening farmers and orchards.

Anim Spokane Wash Tampico Nob Tille Cowiche Wide Hollow

Conductor Hefner attacked by car thieves at Wallace Illinois

Conductor James Hefner was badly injured morning near Wallace while stopping two thieves caught in a box car. He wrestled to prevent the break in and, after a brief fight, drove them off with a club as they fled leaving a burglar’s kit. Police were given a description for investigation.

Wallace Hefast Jand Hefner Onea Detective Imcone Welch Galice Dubuque Freeport

Watts Pays Fine After Appeal Bond in Waterloo Incident

Toledo driver W Watts, jailed 24 hours then released on a $20 fine and $8.85 costs after appealing from police court, was involved in a Waterloo incident tied to a cart collision with Joseph Orr receiving $25 in damages. Waterloo officials reported no arrests Saturday night through Sunday. Toledo man John TeBleese expelled for attempting to entice girls into a box car. John Stoker bonded for drunkenness but failed to appear.

W. @vatts Laporte Courtty Hayzlett Jana John Stoker

Chicago Grain and Livestock Markets Report

Chicago grain and livestock quotes for December 30 show futures in wheat and corn with bids near steady levels. Hog, cattle, and sheep markets opened steady to higher, with receipts projected around 22,000 hogs and notable price ranges for mixed and butcher cattle and various hay and feed items.

Chicago

Local markets report steady horse values despite buyer hesitancy

Markets show little change in horse valuations with higher activity Monday Driven by country buyers negotiating purchases farmers hold stock high. Barker barn shipped a carload of dotendrafters to Boston. the draft horses ranged from 125 to 175 dollars, loggers 100 to 165, southerners 80 to 110, farm chunks 60 to 100, drivers 100 to 200, and mules 50 to 95.

Waterloo Barker Barn Boston

Nights of unrest and kidney remedies promoted locally

An aged crowd in Waterloo hears about kidney pain and insomnia from a local ad feature. Doan's Kidney Pills, touting relief from backache and urinary troubles, are highlighted with a Waterloo resident testimonial. Local market notes, poultry, grain prices, and weather forecasts mingle with ads and short notices.

Army Officer to Lead Monthly Drill in District Plan

A circulating report claims a regular army officer will take charge of a districted program, with Company B, Fifty-third Regiment, National Guard, to hold indoor target practice monthly. Capt. C. W. Cotton announced readiness for indoor practice in January as backstops are installed, guns issued, and a wind gauge target system tested for accuracy.

Council Bluffs C.W. Cotton Tnis Co. B Mneyt

Obsequies for Frdd Stollfe Held at First Evangel Lutheran

Large number of friends attended the last rites for Frdd Stollfe Sunday afternoon at First Evangel Lutheran church. Rev Luts officiated with relatives and a beautiful display of floral tributes. Funeral was in Hilmwood. The family thanks friends for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of husband and father.

Frdd Stollfe Hiadd Evangel! Lutheran Luts Athcewaswr Hilmwood Fred Stouts

Folsy's Honey and Tar Cited As Safe Remedy

Announcement states Folsy's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by national drug laws as it contains no opiates. Claims it is a safe remedy for children and adults from Wangler Bros. and J. K. Jode.

Foley Wangler Bros J. K. Joder Folsy J. K. Jode

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