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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

6

Neglect of Duty Charged Against Officer in Levy Case

A court action accuses a Waterlog constable of neglecting duty by failing to properly serve an execution to protect a claim against W. B. Winchester by Concrete Stone Co. The suit seeks damages and cites special execution issues, with disputes over property levies and jurisdiction as parties move to attach an automobile and other assets.

Winchell Concrete Stone Company A. B. Kepford Possier Levy White Theodore Peek Acenu Company I Wenner & McCoy Plaintin, Ae Melvin William Morrin New York B. HL Roy Nichols Vaudeville Air Thea Tré Chicago Arthur Fabgh E. L. Hoateter Iowa Automobile Company E. G. Litchfeld J. Newton Smith Hosteter Hast Firth and Sycamore W. W. Egger John Stewart James Stewart Section 5 Barclay Township Plamite Robert Anderson Frank Wilson Mt. Vernon American Carpenter and Bulder Company Stewart Cement Block Machine Co Waterloo Cement Machinery Company

Franciscan Sisters Lease Waterloo Canning Site for New Hospital

The Franciscan Sisters recently announced the sale of a little over 43 acres to the Waterloo Canning company for the present year. The property will be leased back to support hospital preparations. The crop will be harvested before ground is needed, providing funds to cover taxes and aid in construction.

Franciscan Path ‘Hendrook Sg.m Hospital Franciscan Sisters Waterloo Canning Company

Smallpox Recovery and Quarantine Ends for Local Patients

Recovered patients leaving the pest house are freed from quarantine as two Meloy brothers O Mullen and George Marshall are released. Four remain quarantined at home or pest house while others show no lasting marks. Health officials describe the decontamination process including fumigation formaldehyde baths and mercury bichloride baths.

Willam Meloy Frank Meloy G. Mullen George Marshall Saven Pest House Eli Meloy Brothers Troy Mullen Geo Marshall Eagle Township G. H. Sumner M. J. Koester Sumner Koester

Mrs Hamilton Sues Over Lewdness Allegations In Court

In a $20,000 damage suit filed Friday in Winfield, Mrs. J. W. Hamilton accuses Rev. J. B. Meloy and others of circulating a false story that she was seen with Dr. F. D. Martin on May 6, 1907. The petition alleges slander and seeks $6,000 actual and $4,000 exemplary damages, asserting the tale reflected on her character as an honored church teacher and wife of the former pastor. The case centers on alleged impropriety and the intent to conduct a church trial to prove the claims.

Hamlet Laporte J. B. Maloy United. Evangelical Church J. W. Hamilton Father Benéatloud Br. Martin A. W. Hamilton D. Martin Witie Meloy Banks He Hamilton Frank W. Houltton F. D. Martin J. B. Meloy Coke

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ridiculed in Advert Claim

A damaged ad promises a cure for catarrh and other diseases, claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure heals by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 reward for any failure to cure and urges readers to request testimonials from Be. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, with accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Harry Catacrh J, Cheney & CO Toledo Otto

May Cause Litigation Over County Aid for Johnson Family

Rainbow auditor cites Allamakee County will not cover Johnson family expenses due to nonresidency. Blakhawk County refuses payment, likely to raise a point of law. Family from Waukan two years ago sought aid, father jailed for theft, three sons aged 21, 19, and 1. Poor master urges self-sufficiency. Also a brief medical ad and a note on Margaret Hews remains critically ill in Orange township.

Rainbow Blackhawk Equnty Allamakee County Johnson Blakhawk County Waukan Allamakee Var Metra

Caught Forgery Suspect After Long Pursuit

A man using the name Foley, residence unknown, was arrested Saturday afternoon for attempting to pass a forged $22 check at the Ellig hotel. Patrolman Tom Borvia pursued him across several blocks. The suspect claimed to be Ed Foley and gave Buena Vista Colorado as a telegraph contact. The forged check was drawn on Citizens Savings Bank and signed by Cutler Hardware president F. B. Cutler. Identification efforts continue as officers examine papers found on the man.

Foley Ellig Tom Borvia Haut Citizens Savings Bank Cutler Hardware Company Clarence Houston F. EB. Cutler Cuitley Morris Sycamore East Ninth Lafayette Mulberry Buena Vista Colorado Jos, McDon+ ‘ald

J. K. Joder Opening New Store In Tiffany Building

In a three story Tiffany building, J K Joder begins operations on the first floor offering Foley's Honey and Tur and other remedies, marking a new retail venture across the alley from a longtime location. The venture promises a modern shop setup under owner Wangter Bros and A H Pinkerton.

A. H. Pinkerton Tiffany

Chronic Constipation Cures and Local Notices

Chronic constipation threats noted with Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as a stomach and bowel aid claiming rapid relief and pleasant use. Other items include Rev. Father H. H. Forkentrock's father ill in Dyersville with pneumonia showing improvement. J. Newton South buys a Schacht runabout and becomes manager of a regional auto firm. Foley’s Money and Tar pitched for coughs and pneumonia prevention.

Ove Wangler Bros J. K. Jader

Simple Remedy for LaGrippe and Local Notices

Simple remedy claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops cough heals and strengthens lungs. Warns against substitutes and lists Wichita references. Harold Cunning Cedar Falls and Leigh B. Pierce Sacramento visit Herbert Corning family. Pierce to resume duties soon after two month absence as railroad foreman.

Foley Wangler Dros J. K. Joder Harold Cunning Cedar Fails Leigh B. Pierce Sacramento Cedar Falls Herbert Corning Mr. Pierce Freman Western

May Interest You Kidney Cure Advertisement

No one is immune from kidney trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure promises to stop the trouble and cure any case not beyond medicine. Wangler Bros and K Joder listed in the ad.

Hollisger Wangler Bros Tuat Foley K. Joder

Waterloo Destruction of Perishable Goods Prompted by Contagion

Health Officer G H Summerhag ordered removal of a large stock of perishable fruits at Frank Kido’s attic shop on Fourth Street and the store thoroughly fumigated. About $20 worth of goods will be confiscated, with neighbors, friends, and the fruit company making good the loss. This is Waterloo’s first recorded case of goods destroyed to prevent contagion.

Woodmen of America Cedar Falls East W. M. Koher A. A. Duha F. F. Knapn F. J. Gibus J. 8. Tothill W. A. Howan H. G. Schultz John Muldoon Daniel Breyman East Side M. W. of A Frank Kido Fourth Street G.H Waterloo

Valentines Day Postal Shift From Bulky to Simple Cards

Postal clerks note a long term shift from large bulky valentines to slim souvenir cards. Hundreds arrived Friday with some Saturday morning posts. eight to ten years ago Christmas size packs dominated. Dealers report big business for appropriate cards while few valentines were mailed.

Cut Fowere Green Houses Faw Corie Postoes

MISS CAPPY OFF TO MASSACHUSETTS HORSE RACER

One of the finest chestnut mares in the city Miss Cappy was purchased from Gep Thomas and shipped east Friday morning. A favorite among local horsemen she raced in the west winning five of her 12 starts and earning about 6,500. The seven year old pacer with a 2 07 1/2 mark will be aimed at crack eastern circuits.

Wiliam Stroebls Hagle Township Lena Schoiltt Dunkerton Matt. Parrott & Sons Struble Blackhawk County Chris. Schmitz Gep. Thomas Harry Clapp Agseleboro Mass Miss Cappy

Socialists in Waterloo Outline Public Ownership Platform

Waterloo voters are urged to back a socialist platform calling for public ownership of utilities and distributive services. The program demands worker control of production, city takeover of water works, electric lights, street cars, and stores without profit, plus guaranteed employment and affordable bread and milk. It emphasizes abolition of private profit and promotion of universal ownership to stabilize the city’s economy.

Anaialleta Waterloo Cuming Torm Iowa Socialist Party of America Hue Los Ulity Gap Electrie Poxacsalon

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