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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

7

Allison meeting in Des Moines backs Taft for president

A Des Moines gathering led by Governor Jackson and joined by Col. Lacay and Lafe Young endorsed William H. Taft for the Republican nomination. George Perkins praised Allison’s record, while remarks by Harvey Ingham and others urged party unity, with a push for Taft at the Chicago convention. The meeting concluded with executive session to discuss further steps.

Geo. Perkins Col. Lacay Lafe Young Harvey Ingham Des Moines Fed Allison Savery Club Jackson Treynor Republican Party Abraham Lincoln Théodore Roosevelt Lacey William’'B. Allison Senate United States Iowa Roosevelt Congress United States Senate Noble Texas Inman Alison Wate Adams Dubuque Ham H. Taft Ohio Chicago Taft Tefe Hia Mr. Perkins William H. Taft Sennator Allison Theodore ‘Roosevelt Wiliam H. Taft Washington William B. Allison Haing Io Senate Alliaon Parkins W. ©. Payne Nevada Sllson Mississippi River Mason and Dixon D Taft Wea

Sioux City Politicians Eye Boies Wade Governor Bid

Sioux City politicians react to rumors of H B Boies of Waterloo and M J Wade entering Iowa governor race. Mayor W G Sears cites Wade and Boies as strong contenders with liberal leanings. Wade, former district judge, briefly served in Congress. Boies, Horace Boles’s son, noted for resemblance to his father and a reform background.

Sioux City H. B. Boies M. J. Wade Boles Iowa Woodbury County Wade Town City Waterloo W. G. Sears National Congress Horace Boles

Runaway Hay Wagon Injures John Buxton In City

John Buxton of this city suffered a badly bruised shoulder and multiple contusions after his hay load wagon bolted on Hudson road. The wagon struck a curb, rolled over his legs, then returned to the street before being stopped by Charles Tutt. Witness J Newton Smith helped him to a physician, with x ray checks to determine possible fractures.

John Buxton John Buxton Hudson Road West Fourth Street Mr. Buxton Charles Tutt J. Newton Smith

Rural school spelling and declamatory contests progress

Supt Elliott announced Thursday morning that rural schools contests are progressing well with high interest promising a strong final event. In Union township Margaret Patterson won written, Minnie Schwab won oral. Washington township Bessie Fish won written, Rhoda Rohrblacher won oral. Mt Vernon township Katie Jacobs won written, Blanche Callahan won written. Declamatory results show no Union candidates. Washington honors to Bessie Fish of Oakland school. In Mt Vernon six scholars participated with Florence Nottger Edna Gorton Maude Callatian advancing. Waterloo Cement Machinery exhibits gain sales at Chicago and Buffalo meetings.

Elliott Wise Margaret Patterson Minnie Schwab Union Township Washington Township Besate Fish Rhoda. Rohrblacher Mt. Vernon Township Katie Jacobs Blanche Callahan Union Bessie Fish Oakland School Mt Vernon Florence Nottger Edna Gorton Maude Callatian

Lack of witness delays several civil actions in February docket

New cases filed in February lack a key witness from Cedar Rapids delaying trial on multiple matters. Proceedings accelerated to secure a purchaser for 800 acres at 16 per acre or 400 if not sold by January 1, 1907. Other suits cover equitable division of property, promissory notes, and wage claims with several cases awaiting trial or disposition during February term.

Cedar Rapids L. A F. R Canada E.G. Leffler Sacha McCauphy James McCasky Joan Mondeys Charles Igon Shililan Waterloo Plainier J. W. Wilby D.D. Schrader Orange Township An.promiaaory Duterast Judemeht Jo F. Eling Bila Morris Bantigh ‘Moran Sneer Cedar Falls Queete & Towne John Bisdorf Clatti Lvery Aire Hamilton Frank Slander Ken Aia Glueg Cobls Ars Beyings Bank of Edwin Friend Emma’ Friend Frank Brown Cedar Falls Horse Importing Company Tas Lote State Bank Cedar Falla Dame Citizens Sayings Block Ccerag Tor William Watters Damagng Supreme Court Pearl Allen Samuel Allen Cnaa C. A. Ontjes P. L. Vanieyeer Mart Killerlain James Kilterlain William Galloway Company StaserCannady-Graham James Borbeck Illinois Central Railway Company Dl Worea

Obituary and town notes from Fayette County area

A sequence of local notices records visitors, illnesses, deaths, and social events. Henry Trebon Sr dies after long illness. John Frederick dies near Fairbank, Germany born in 1836. funeral held at German Lutheran church with Rev. Reuber, interment in Fairbank cemetery. It notes visitors from Rochester and Des Moines, church ladies meeting, and various residents’ activities, including farm and business news, and local improvements such as A M lodge remodeling and a new restaurant opening.

Mesdames Lennie Kratt F. D. Agnew Triendain Te H. L. Adama Charles Dewald Gulla F. B. Church Prrsonage Mike Jessie Eaton Rochester Minn George Jarden Calwelh John Ryan Roy Stalnocker Des Moines Henry Trebon Sr Patterson Mra M. E. Sanhorn Viett J. V. Reisner Kloster Nellie Murphy Waterloo Ja Viett Murphy John Prederick Deceasa Wis Germany Fayette County Bone Wiliam August Pairbank John Elma Bre L. T. Miller Mre Aug Fink Cherokee George W. Dickerson Jesup W. M. Higove J.B. Schumacher Odlwain A. F A.M. Lodge Bothwell South Main Street B. R. Allen Mr. Alien Tom Lanigan Dunkerton Hugh D. Leehay Ella McGrath Nora Springs Ari Mra. J

Master Bakers Set Annual Convention at Water loo

The Master Bakers association, a hundred strong with bakeries statewide, will meet in Water loo for its annual convention. Philip Friedl and G F Altatadt attended the Davenport session, Waterloo hosts with large bakeries, W H Lanxlass elected secretary treasurer, M J Mulgrew of Dubuque is president.

Waterloo Philip Friedl G. F. Altatadt Mea Ing Davenport ana@ thay W. H. Lanxlass M. J. Mulgrew Dubuque

NEW GASES BEING FILED Only Four New Divorce Actions Filed For

February term records show four new divorce actions and a few orders. The piece details Flickinger Ingamells wedding near Voorhies to Clara Ingamells with notable guests, a grand feast, and future home plans. It also covers Bert Rousselow’s divorce from Calista Bernd following sensational charges and an adultery-related grand jury case.

I. A. Trimble Ohio Fred Bernd Bert Rousselow Calista Voorhies Bernd Court Costa Bremer County Washington

Wife and sons held in murder case at Creston Iowa

Mrs Belle Taylor and her two sons were arrested in Creston Iowa as murder inquiry began after a man was found dead the previous night. The coroner said there was no current link to the killing. An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appears in the notice.

Greston Creston Iowa Belle Taylor

Waterloo pioneer James W. Stout dies after pneumonia

James W. Stout a longtime shipping clerk at Creamery Package Manufacturing and active I.O.O.F member, died at 9 50 PM Thursday at his home 1128 Lafayette Street Waterloo IA Born in New York March 1947 he came to Iowa forty years ago and married twice. Funeral arrangements leave from his home at 2 30 PM Sunday conducted by Odd Fellows. He leaves wife Juli Jane and a circle of friends.

James W. Stout Lafayetts’ Street Waterloo Blackhawk County Stout I. QO. O.ff New York Iowa Jules Wolfe Juli Janes Bilas Skinner Pire. Jones

Waterloo carpenter pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

A Waterloo man fought with his family last night, his wife calling police. He admitted drinking three beers, claimed he was teased for years, and received a suspended $20 fine for disorderly conduct. Another man, Balcomb of South Dakota, was found guarding a federal building with a large package, pleaded guilty to being drunk and wandering from town, and had a pint of booze among his possessions.

Waterloo Polico Hoing Balcomb South Dakota Federal Fay Pot Roach

Raymond Be... OS SSODE Row to EO

Raymond Be faces an OS SSODE row to EO with limited readable details available. The fragmentary text offers sparse names and context, omitting clear dates, places, or outcomes for a fuller summary.

Social Roundup from Raymond and Surrounds

Mrs Theodore Weber of Jepup wart visited Charles Bueteman and other old friends in Raymond, returning home Friday. Mr and Mrs John Arthur, wintering in Raymond, Laporte City and Hudson, left for Sioux City to visit then South Dakota and Douglas Wyoming. Geo Waterfield, Miss Kate Weber, and Milas Rone Lind ner shopped in Waterloo. Clayton Bronson and companion enjoyed sleighing in Raymond. Mrs J Bo Edwards attended the bual ages college commencement with Gov. Cumming as speaker. her son W T was among graduates. Vernon Lewick visited relatives in Raymond. George Arthur ill with grippe but improving. Waldo Smith visiting relatives. Mrs Mangin ill with grippe, others improving. Charles Britzman and wife attended Lena Schmitz wedding at Duwar. Joseph Golinveaux of Washburn visited Raymond School. Peter Etringer and wife entertained friends Wednesday. Mrs H F Reigle left for Le Mars to visit sister. Glen Parker is sick. Special price on Eggs at C H EIGH MEY'S SATURDAY.

Theodore Weber Jepup Wart Charles Bueteman Raymond John Arthur Laporte City Hudson Sioux City South Dakota Alan Douglas Wya MY. Geo. Waterfield Mfr Tos Teecer Mies Kate Weber Milas Rone Lindner Waterloo Clayton Bronson Lady Friend Waterlolo J. Bo Edwards Bualages College Gov. Cumming W.T Vernon Lewick Rélaves George Arthur Grippe Waldo Smith C. A. Smith Mangin Charles Britzman Lena Schmitz Duwar Joseph Golinveaux Washburn Taymond School Peter Etringer H. F. Reigle le Mars

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