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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1909

Page

4

May Agree and Settle the Case in Bolte City Area

Attorneys slated for Monday arguments in the Bolte city area divorce case were continued as settlement talks progressed. A tentative agreement sought to avoid divorce or allow property division, with a meeting looming to finalize terms. the case may end with a stipulation if parties reach consensus. Cora P. Folsom secured a divorce from Georges B. Folsom with costs, and Ray Jolls was named guardian of Albert W. Jolls with a $6000 bond. William Bray, 28, was ordered to Knoxville Hospital for up to three years for intoxication after a court inquiry into his welfare.

Bolte City Cora P. Folsom Aray

Doctor offers cures for chronic diseases and sexual disorders

Dr Wilbert Schallenberger advertises office hours from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. He claims rapid disease localization, treats catarrh to consumption, eye and ear, stomach to kidneys, and sexual weaknesses. Promises guaranteed cures, free confidential consultations, and boasts many “wonderful cures” for neglected cases.

Leavitt Johnson Bank Buys West Side Commercial Property

Leavitt Johnson National Bank bought more Commercial street real estate from the Platt estate, adding 80 feet frontage and a site formerly housing Paul Davis Dry Goods and Larry Miller sporting goods. The purchase may lead to a new structure on the site. Storage Security Co. also bought 17 feet of frontage on Commercial street for 33800, with plans to erect a new building soon. The acquisitions boost west side development as spring rebuilding looms.

West Side Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Paul Davis Dry Goods Co Larry Miller Sporting Goods F.C. Flatt Platt Leavitt & Johnson Bank Futus Storage Security Company Agency of Iran Hoover Dye Works Futmvas

Towns and Townships News Recap Jan 11

Mr Spiker vacates the Jim Allen farm and plans emigration to Texas while local notes report revival meetings, school district changes, and family news. Visitors, weddings, new homes, and a nine pound baby are noted along with mutual aid and local commerce in this bustling rural update.

Spiker Jim Allen Texas Texas Fever Mace & Chorpening Wm, Wildel and Frank Becker Inc J. P. Bruggemaan Waterloo Wm. Homer Rev. Soule Winthropia Nielsen Mike Lyons Cap. Schmitt Nici Wellner Clara Seiffert Sophia Reuss Burlington Lettvert Bert Fuchs Perry Olgahoma D. Schmitt Mt. Holly M. EL Church D. E. Ametralfé Stanton Wis Hol, Ralatone Harrison Lindsay Harrison Floyd Rudle Henry Turner George Ackerman J. P. Meyers Jack DeOss

River Front Protection Moves Forward in Waterloo

Gov Warren Garst y appoints O B Courtright G Herdy Clark and BL Johnson to a river front commission after a 558-signer petition from Waterloans. The action follows an electors' recommendation and promises protection of the river front for the city's benefit.

Warren Garsty O. B. Courtright G. Herdy Clark BL. Johnson Waterloo

Buchan to retire from Blackhawk Bank in Waterloo

The resignation of M A Buchan vice president and manager of the Blackhawk National Bank will take effect Tuesday January 12. He has served since last February and will move to Palo Alto California with his wife and family. The Ladies Gift Society of Waterloo helped secure signatures for a state commission to beautify a meandered river and take control of the river bed. The commission will proceed to survey the river banks and plan improvements as allowed by law.

Waterlolo Blackhawk National Bank M.A. Buchan Buchan Vane Og Palo Alto California Courtright & Arbuckle Arbuckle Gov. Garst Commission Waterloo

Ely's Cream Gum Promotes Pure Food Law Compliance

The Government pure food law shields the public from harmful ingredients in foods and drugs. Ely's Cream Gum is presented as free of injurious drugs, aligning with the law and clearly labeled. It is advertised as safe for use despite the new regulatory requirements.

Ely

Fall on stove burns Mrs. Sullivan in Manchester

Mrs. John Sullivan wife of the Illinois Central yardmaster fell while painting in her kitchen on January 11. Turpentine in the paint ignited after a trip over a rug causing burns to upper body. She wrapped a blanket around herself, fainted, and was aided by a neighbor.

Manchester John Sullivan Ilinois Central

Umbrella Repairers Foresee Waterloo Move This Week

In August report, Schmitt plans relocation to Waterloo this week. Two men visited Saturday, seeking bread or alms, claiming umbrella repair as their trade. They were said to have worked for fees last summer. Their only recourse now is an umbrella for rainy days, which unsettles residents. John Ortner and J Risse paid a pleasant call Friday.

Terloo Schmitt Waterloo Posarly Ohn Ortner J. Risse

Notice of visits and health matters in Grand Rapids area

Mir and first William Paulte of Grand Rapids are in the city visiting with the Assistant Engineer Board and wife. Paulte hails from a city with two water plants in operation one municipal and one private. G Dunham reports in Chicago for an operation scheduled Tuesday morning. C J Schmidt of Dysart Iowa visited over Sunday at his brother J G Schmidt’s home.

Dunham Chicago C. J. Schmidt Dysart Iowa J. G. Schmidt

Waterloo sale shows strong demand for draft horses

Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co held a Saturday sale of 114 head of horses in under three hours, totaling $20 742.50. Prices reached $445 for a pair of draft horses and $220 for a driving mare, signaling a bright outlook for spring auctions and solid demand from buyers across the region. Local consignors included Geo Thomas, A F Klein, Louis Miller, W Cummings, John Lawrence, J Griffith, Jerome Botsoen, L Trien, and John Bedard.

Waterloo Waterloo Liva Stock Commission Co Holland Norhaips Das Busi’ess Maen Werat Herloo Geo. Thomas A. Ft. Klein Laporte Louis Miller W. Cummings Reinbeck John Lawrence Alias Brown Houston D. C. Twnteon Jtem Lawrence J. Grifith Jerome Botsoen L. Trien John Bedard Eagle Cenetr Financia Jern Buyer

Chicago Cash Grain and Live Stock Market Summary

Chicago market notes for Jan 11 show hog receipts around 80,000, cattle 41,000, sheep 26,000 with open lower by 10 to 14 cents. Hogs mix lighter than Saturday, good to choice heavy firm, rough heavy softer. cattle opened down 10 to 25 cents then closed 10 to 25 cents lower. sheep opened and closed steady. Estimated tomorrow hogs 40,000. yesterday hogs left 4,300. GASSER BLOCK, Waterloo office reports cash grain and provisions interest.

Chicago

Local Market Prices and Trade Trends Report

Waterloo market notes from January 11 show corn demand high and beef prices mixed amid rising meat costs. Cattle, hogs, hay, poultry, and dairy items are listed with bid ranges and pending seasonal shifts, while weather and supply conditions influence prices across corn, oats, butter, eggs, and hides. Local horse market activity remains quiet with steady to higher prices for good drafter stock.

Eartla Ne Chicago

Arrests and proceedings in a busy court docket

Judge Rapford clears several criminal cases as Donakey, a former Daily Courier collector, is jailed in Guthrie Oklahoma for defrauding Waterloo Courier by not turning over $10. Four youths including Warry Padgett and Irvine bound over to grand jury for breaking into Elk Run cottage and stealing items. bonds set at four dollars, bail not yet posted.

J. DR. Denakey Daily Courier Iruthrie Oklahoma Waterloo Courier Donakay Guthrie Okla Mitchell A. P. Houston Warry Padgett Wille Williams Irvin Willie Kennison Wy. N

World shipments and market chatter in Chicago trade

Chicago market summary for January 24 notes Wheat shipments last week at 1,992,000 bushels, Corn shipments 3,366,000 bushels, with lower prices at yards. Logan and Aryan report oat sales around 360,000 bushels. Provisions and cables show weakness, while traders discuss potential bear action and a merchandise proposition for fourth delivery day.

Chicago Nye Jenks Logan Logan & Aryan Minneapolis King Coleman Liverpool St. Louis Jim Patten

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