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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
8
A letter from a Nebraskan notes support for Senator Allison in the Iowa primary, praising his long tenure and senior status. It contrasts Allison with Gov. Cummins, argues for continued leadership in the Senate, and urges Iowans to back the experienced statesman to preserve Iowa's national standing.
Augusta Scott sues Margaret Billings alleging malicious false statements damaged Scott’s reputation and caused mental anguish after a 1907 railcar incident between a porter and brakeman near Dubuque. The suit seeks $5000 in damages, with $2500 as actual and $2000 as exemplary, plus related claims in Blackhawk county district court.
At the Catholic church in Jeanp on Thursday morning 7:00 o clock George Mastellar and Jeldora Kremer wed. Groom son of the late George Mastellar of Fox township bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Kremer of Fox township. Ceremony by Rev J J Hornfield with relatives only then the couple took the 10:00 train from Independence toward St Louis and other points.
Defendants face foreclosure on notes secured by mortgage on property in Cedar township near Washburn. The deed covers sections 20 and 29 with security against unpaid principal, interest, and costs. Court seeks judgment to extinguish the claim and grant execution, removing any redemption rights of the defendant.
Edna Goyro formerly of this city married a month ago in Kansas City sending cards that she wed Hamlet Mixs Goore of Palo Iowa. Parents live in Rockford Iowa. She spent the past year in Ellsworth College business department and recently took a job after graduation.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune reports a suit against the city of Waterloo for 457.74 alleging the plaintiff performed official notices and proclamations for the 1907 election at the defendant’s request. The petition states the account covers August to October 1907 with itemized charges and claims the prices were reasonable and due for services rendered.
A confusing docket shows Nellie McChane suing Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway for 5000 in damages after an August interurban collision that allegedly impaired her hearing and injured her knee. J W McMilan seeks commissions on stock sales totaling 8750 from Great Southern Gypsum. Dr T F Riley sues W S Wilson and wife for 87 60 plus 8 in medical charges with 6 percent interest from Feb 4 1909.
Bremer County notes report a 1,856 pound bell for the new Lutheran church arriving this week and to be mounted in the tower by January 4, 1908. Skating on the Geder above the dam is good, and local hardware firms have sold many skates as hundreds of youngsters enjoy a 2008 time. City rates for notices and county affairs differ from Tribune rates, with the city protesting the higher single-column space charges. Bremer county records show a $504 claim against Frank Dero settled via sheriff sale, land fetching $300 to John Collins. Waverly Democrat notes Mrs. C. We. Miller ill from blood poisoning, and funeral for Mrs. Sarah High in Janesville with Rev. D. I. Coon. Bert Wise travels from Cherokee to Waterloo then Dubuque for visits.
Thad Michael, age 71, died at home after Bright's disease worsened since his wife’s death last September. He was born in Delaware County, married at 49, and survived by his son M. Michael in Waterloo, another son deceased, a brother Agron of Lockwood, NY, and two sisters in New York. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Methodist. burial in Palview.
Luke Heatherton died at 10 45 PM Thursday from kidney and bowel complications following injuries when struck by a streetcar Sunday evening. He left a destitute family. his wife and son were at his bedside. Born 1884 in Lawler Town, the Heathertons moved from Chickasaw to the current home. he was a Catholic and will be buried at Lawler after services at St Josephs Parish led by Rev Mark Cooney.
Miss Ruby A Thayer and Mr Arthur B Laird wed at 6 pm in Jesup at the Stratey home 1027 Lafayette St Rev J Ta Gillen officiated The bride wore a green dress Red and green decor complemented the ceremony Out of town guests included Mrs I S Thayer Freda Thayer and Hawkins family They plan to visit Omaha then return to Jesup to reside Frank B Richardson of Dubuque arranged to purchase part of Cole-Devoy shoe factory equipment The Sheehan family from Colorado Springs and Chicago family members spent Christmas with the McSweeney clan
Brennay and Brant Holiday brought two wagonloads of live snapping turtles to Muscatine Tuesday. They caught them in the Itlinolg bottom Jand and shipped the lot to New York where restaurants will use them for soup. One turtle snapped at a fisherman, tearing a shirt.
Auto driver Wu Simmerling collided with an Independ ence Street car on Franklin Street near Lane Street at 11:00 Friday. The street car, piloted by Motorman Miller and Conductor C Lestina, braked as the auto approached but the two vehicles struck with minor damage to the lamps and front end of the auto. Simmerling said he did not see the car in time and did not blame the street car employees.
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