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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1909

Page

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Colored Girl in Waterloo Seeks Aid Home and Truth of Tale

Mary Ryans a 20 year old colored girl arrives in Waterloo in distress claiming mistreatment by her employer and seeking funds for a homeward trip to Elizabethtown Kentucky. police and a physician treated her while witnesses dispute her story and a minister and others collect money. meanwhile A J Hankner suffers a broken ankle after a street collision and a card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of J H Swinbank.

Mary Ryers Waterloo Elizabethtown Presbyterian Hapital Mary Police Staton Sha Jett Physican

The Man Who Eats Well and the Dyspepsia Tablet Claim

An advertising piece argues that the man who eats well works well, praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a concentrated vegetable and fruit essence to strengthen digestion. It links modern eating with health and productivity and offers a 60 cent package or free mail sample from Stuart Go. Marshall, Michigan.

India Stuart Stuart Go Staats Building Marshall Mick

Local Reporter recalls a Waterloo rail disaster aftermath

A Waterloo era column lists February events including B B Oliver estate settlement for 5500 tied to the Rock Island derailment near Hova Waterloo, fire damage to J H Riley home, deaths of John L Dietz Henry Stephens and Alec, Washington's Birthday observances in schools, and multiple local social notes on residents, operations, moves, illnesses, and community notices.

B. B. Oliver Eatate Norris Siding Hova Waterloo Rock Island J. H. Riley John L. Dietz Henry Stephens Anu Alec Washington R. L. Parker Syndicate Joseph Wothing Wing Blackbawk County Pee

Married in Clerk's Office in New Hartford and Pack oburg

Miss Ethel Frasier of New Hartford and Lewis A Peterson of Pack oburg wed Monday afternoon in the district court clerk's office, by Rev D Hull. Witnesses were James Peterson and Miss Minnie Paterson. Bride is stepdaughter of Carson Linsey. couple to reside in Parkersburg. Ole Swanson at the Waterloo then live tonight.

Ethel Frasier New Hartford Lewis A. Peterson Packoveburg By, D. Hull Grace M. &. Church James Peterson Minnié Paterson Groon Carrison Linsey Parkersburg

Memorial drive for Senator Allison monument gains support

Iowa groups urge school donations on March 2 for an Allison monument at Des Moines capitol. General Dodge notes Senator Allison's educational and public service legacy, asking teachers to collect funds from districts to fund a pedestal inscription honoring his work for schools and national learning.

E. J. Wenner Allison Ionment Committee Blackawk County Granville M. Dodge Council Bluffs Iowa W. B. Allison Iowa Club i New York City State Capitol Des Moines Allison Capitol Washington Gen Dodges Wenner Jolbn FP Riggs Willig DB. Allison Senate National Academies and Institutions of Learning Howard University of Washington United States Elosa Unole Public Schools of Allisag

Carolina Feud Tonight At Syndicate Theatre

The Syndicate theatre hosts a wedding on stage with Butshy and Miss Miller amid high local interest. The company will extend five more performances, delaying closure to Milwaukee. Tonight's show is A Carolina Feud, a tale of Southern feuds and vendetta. Matinee bargains offer 10 cents to any seat. evening seats 10, 20 and 30 cents.

Syndicate Theatre Butshy Miss Miller Justice Jock van Dyke and Eaton Milwaukee

Death notices and revival services in Waterloo area

Mrs Lucy A Kenison died Monday at 3:35 pm at 417 Cherry Street Waterloo after heart trouble. She was born January 16 in New York state and leaves four children, with services at 3 pm Tuesday led by Rev Effie K M Jones. Remains go to New Hartford for interment. E Walton died suddenly in Colorado Springs. funeral plans uncertain. Walnut Street Baptist revival hosted by Major Mason with sermons on standards and Samson lore. Attendance high. choir and special music planned. meetings to continue tonight.

Lucy A. Kenison Cherry Street Waterloo New Hartford Chicago New York State F. C.kenison Ira A. Utter Watterloo John Egan Coulter South Dakota Russell Fire Stine

Earthly Life Ended Morning at Home in Waterloo

John Collins died at home on Lincoln Street after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis. He had been bed ridden a week and was 61. A stock buyer by trade, he resided in Waterloo for many years and leaves a wife and five children in Chicago were notified. Funeral arrangements await relatives’ word.

John Colling John Collins Lincoln Street O'Keefe & Towne's Chicago ORG Waterloo

Community announcements from various clubs and circles

A sequence of society notices lists several group meetings and social events. The May Flower Needle club plans a 2 30 PM gathering with Mrs J B Bastos at 416 Santh jalreet. The Merry-Go-Round club hosts its event at Mrs Lon Ghlyean 227 West Fork avenue on Tuesday evening. The Soelh Circle meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Derricl 1016 Lafayette street. Court No 463 of W C G O P holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening Feb 29. Fortress Hibben No 8 Lady Militant Social Circle meets Tuesday evening Feb 23 7 30 PM at I O G F hall. The Tuesday Euchre club meets Feb 23 2 30 PM with Mrs jlatt Parrott 416 East Third street. A A M called Waterloo Lodge No 103 meets at Masonic temple Tuesday evening Feb 23 to work on the second degree. Gedar Hive No 47 LT M meets Feb 24 2 PM at A O U W hall with initiation. G A R hall hosts reunion day social time and possible free Ladies Review. New England Supper program at G R C hall Feb 22 25 cents. The G RC ladies hold a tumble bee in Engineers hall Tuesday afternoon. M B Needlework club meets Mrs W B Schotllan Monday afternoon 414 Walnut street. The narrative then abruptly shifts to a medicinal note about Hexamethylenetetramine and Foley’s Kidney Remedy.

May Flower Needle Club J. B. Bastos Santh Jalreet Lon Ghlyean West Fork Avenue Soelh Fortress Hibben Lady Militant Social Circle I. O. G. F. Hall Euchre Club M. B. Needlework Club W. B. Schotllan Walnut Street

Logan Avenue Church Meeting Draws Many

Sunday at Logan Avenue Evangelical Church filled the auditorium for Sunday school and morning worship led by Mr. Maxwell who spoke to children and sang Does Jesus Care. About twenty decisions for Christ by the youth. seven united with the church. Evening sermon The Cross of Calvary moved many to tears. Channel of Power discussed by Rev C H Stauffacher. The Riley Maxwell union meetings followed at 7:15 p m with both churches, and a new chorus choir debuted.

Logan Avenue Evangelical Church Sunoday Maxwell Maxwall Jesus C. H. Stauffacher Christ Tha Baptist Church Riley-Maxwell

Roosevelts and Hughes Honored by University Convocation

Washington February 22 oration and ceremonies at George Washington University honored President Roosevelt Governor Hughes and Bishop Harding with honorary Doctor of Laws degrees Slughes and Hardings titles noted as recipients and speaker details given amid the convocation items Mirth in Southland New Orleans Mardi Gras events King Rex arrival parade highlighted as a key city moment

Washington, D. C George Washington University Roosevalt Charles E. Slughes New York Alfred Harding Hughes Washington Southland New Orleans King Rex

Officials in town visit rail line assets and prowl saloon crackdown

C G W receivers Burt Cass and Stickney toured the Rapid Transit line with district staff in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, reviewing matters. In Carroll county the antisaloon league won an injunction against six saloons, closing properties for a year. licenses issued include James Murphy and Sadie McDermott. Lewis Peterson and Ethel Fraster.

H. G. Burt L. S. Cass A. B. Stickney City Cedar Falls Frank ‘Cassady Agett Fiske Waterloo Carroll County Antisaloon League Carroll Coon Rapids Dedham Laneboro Maple River Junction Lutterdale

Castro to Return Home as Private Citizen

Dresden reports Cipriano Castro, former Venezuelan president, plans to go home to Venezuela as a private citizen arriving around March 26. The announcement notes he will resume no official duties.

Castro Dresden Germany Cipriang Castro Venezuela

Deserter Francis M. Lyon Held for Grand Jury

Francis M. Lyon charged with wife desertion was bound over to the grand jury under bonds of 300 dollars after a preliminary hearing. He claims he lost his job in Marshalltown and has not paid support since leaving Waterloo, risking rearrest if he pays bond. The next grand jury term likely September 20, leaving Lyon in custody.

Francis M. Lyon Tf.f. Knapp Lyon Marshalltown Waterloo

Taft Talks 70 Students At Birthday Exercises

President elect Taft delivered the Washington's birthday oration at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. More than three thousand students marched to the Academy of Music for the exercises and honorary degrees were conferred on several public men including Taft. He will attend the alumni dinner that evening.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Washington Academy of Music Taft University of Pennsylvania Alumini Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Ryans Kentucky Adam Hankner A. J. Hankner Sycamore Street Husbend J. H. Swinbank Signel Mys Logal Reporter Ole Swanson Harald Phim Iowa Dairy Otcaga Pater Klien West Tenth Milas Anna Roberts Dodgeville Wis Minnie Driver Fannie Duren Georgia Ellen Lay Edora Francis McNulty G. Cass Iowa City J. N. McNulty Fred C. EB Moore Fremont Lime Streets George Rourer Maude Lauser Batchés Carl Batchel Presbyterian Hospital Blanche Martin Hampton Schools P. J. Martin Eastern Star Masonie Temple Frances Wagner Minneapolis Arkansas Arthur Wilhelm Watertoo Hey.c. I. Shock Dayton Ohio Dr. Gillan Cedar Rapids John Silvers Gon Gordo Loman Finchford W.F. Burke East Third Street Royal Neighbors A. O. U. W. Hall Attorney Woods Los Angeles California John Schmitz Washburn Peterson Orville McKiNto Alckihmp Vletha Felix Francis L. Camp Jafferson Street Walker Templeton West Third Avenue Charles Windolph Launcy Leland Avenue Arthur Stewart John Windolnh Logan l Avenue Charley Hoover P. FB. Klein West Tenth Estreet the Waterloo Oy As Monument U. S.ai Garolina Lucy’ A. Kennison Cherry Mason Hartford Westminster E. B Walter D. H. Smith Third Avenue Colorado Springs Rev D. Hull Walnut Street Baptist Union Revival Westminster Church Jesus Christ Samson Sampson Killisz Major Mason Bass Lincoln RILEY E. D. Hall Grace Methodist Rehurcl Walnut Street Baptist Church Harry Maxwell Walnut Street Baptist ‘Church The Baptist Church H. D White Mulbarry Street Matthea Luckinbill Manchester Henry B. White Ang Earlville Firat Presbyterian — Church Ladies' Aid Sorciety G. A. Tk H. Thrower John Bucken Barlville Ret Presbyterian Church Wangler Bros J. K. Fader Logan Avenue Mr. Maxwell Kangag Cohange Gregory W. Gregory, Sr Roosevelt and Hughes University George Washington Institution Capital James K. Murphy Reinteck Sadie McDermott Parkershore Ethel Fraster New Martford Eliot Glvan the Syndicate Theatre A.J. Swaby Myr Vandyke & Eaton Fale Teenee McLeod Barney the Waterloo Theatre A. J. Busby, Mer Ole Swanson Yust Sweeden Priges Ellis & Foster Weat 4Th Street Bveninga Ad Saati Glarence Robertson Fourth Street Tremont Hotel Dew Drop Inn 4Th and Jefferson Sts Zwister & Holmes Ole Swaneon Waterloo Theatre B. J. Cheney & Co Hall Toledo J. Cheney & Co Jose Vila Habana Cigars Gve Tampa Exposition Berriman Bros. Makers Tampa, Flo Martin Bros
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