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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1908

Page

8

Assessors Meet to Start 70 Work in Blackhawk County

Blackhawk County assessors gathered for instruction on valuing real and personal property including blooded stock and sheep. The group reviewed personal property rules, births and deaths data, and aiming to improve accuracy in county tax assessments this year. Also noted is Army veteran James M. Rice visiting Waterloo on a note of historical gun practice writing.

Blackhawk County Naing Erikter Allke S. B. Gillan Hudson J. W. Boyle Lester E. L. Shafer Washington H.W. Beattt Dunkerton Louis Notgar Mt. Vernon Jobo Widdel Bennington Hans Lausen Cedar Falls JH. Douglass East Waterloo T. Smith Big Creek Gop Mythaler Cedar Laufear Knapp O. Jackson O.oo al Sturm Union Township T. ¥. Genry Bagie B. Stevens Lincoln Demuth Fox Township J. H.kubas Etty Waterloo T. M. Watts A. Hoenig D.R. Weaver T. D. Yeater George Warfield Poyter Wiliam Brown Barclay Brandhurst Blackhawk Astley City of Laporte J. W. Miller Orange Victor Speer

Gospel Hall Reopens at New Waterloo Location

The Gospel Hall, moved from 305 East Fourth Street to 403 West Fourth Street in Waterloo, opens Sunday January 12 at 7 30 pm with a first gospel meeting. The hall features a ground floor refit and electric lighting. The group affirms biblical inerrancy, orthodox doctrine, and eternal life for the saved alongside eternal doom for the wicked.

Fourth Street Waterloo Christ

Local store partnership formed at Metach and Rath corner

Friday morning saw Philip Pint become a partner in the suburban store of Metach and Rath at the Tanth and Franklin corner. Pint has past experience in the trade and the store, deemed one of the city’s best paying suburban outlets, expects large patronage from Rath’s former customers after the acquisition. Rath previously ran a grocery business in La Porte before moving to Waterloo.

Philip Pint Metach & Rath Olf Aft Rath Laporte Waterloo

Answers Roll A Pioneer Of Waterloo

John Dignan longtime Waterloo resident of 46 years dies at his home on Fast First and Lafayette Streets Friday evening at 7. The Civil War veteran served in Cedar Falls Company K Third Iowa and was honorably discharged in 1868. He was born September 16 1843 in Freeport Illinois and survived by his wife Eva Worcester and three children. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 PM at his residence with services under the GA RS and burial in Fairview.

John Dignan Lafayette Dignan Waterloo Wileon Cedar Falla Iowa Blackhawk County Vica Union Daniel Weaver Sycamore Street Weaver H. M. Reed East Aide Post Office Freeport Eva Worcester John South Dakota Margaret Ruth Hin Ute Chittwe Fairview

Kansan Robbed of 20000 in Belleville Idaho?

John Lynch of Phillipsburg Kansas was robbed at Belleville while waiting for a train. He lost 8000 in cash and 10000 in notes. A traveling man A Burt from Raymond provided the account, noting Lynch had sold two clothing stores and received 3000 in checks, a 10000 lot, and two 1000 notes. The robbers escaped on the Rock Island train to Kansas City. Ohio State Tennis Association awards a 28 trophy to Milas May Sutton.

Fairbury Neb John Lynch Phillipsburg Kansas Belleville A. Burt Raymond Jack Lynch Kan Kansas City Rock Island Ohio State Tennis Association Hak Milas May Sutton

Poor List Overseer Describes Aid Strain and Family Hardship

An Over seer recounts a Friday incident on Fourth Street Bridge showing how weather, unemployment, and sickness have swollen the demand for county relief. He details a Waterloo family driven from Illinois, with the father unable to work and fuel scarce, prompting temporary aid to keep the household from starvation.

Nak Gistance Aking Chailty Kuggumun Hla Ren Fourth Street Bridge Lower Alylbarry Tharé Jen Snon Bilis Waterloo Illinois

Waterloo business college to hold February graduation

Forty one students qualify for graduation at Waterloo business college with exercises planned at the Waterloo theatre and Governor Cummins delivering the address. Officers elected include President Rowa Africa Secretary Jessie Wyant and Treasurer Charles Blackey. Graduation date to be decided at next meeting with possible dates February 7 14 or 7. Governor Cummins asked to keynote. class colors and flower are to be chosen.

Waterloo Business College Systneas Necting Daga Rowa Africa Jessie Wyant Charles Blackey Colgra Audides de Algnesot Ping Waterloo Exercians Albert Cummins Clarence Nelson W. T. Edwards Frank Bradfield Orlo Messer Earl Messer Harry Parks Harry Harmon Bertha J. Garrett Byvelyn Manful Leila L. Sawyer Jaida Dumond Harry McMahon Skarthand Cora Downey Maud Dora Coddington Frankie Albee Carrie Wilgon James Hubbard Grace Stiller Rusa Africa

Married in Windy City by PrT John G Jones and Corinne Dawson

Corinne Dawson and Jos Jones wed on Thursday night in a surprise marriage. Dawson, living with her mother Lydia at Ninth and Washington, had been seen with Jones, a noted factory lecturer in the city. Friends wish the couple happiness as Jones gains a new pride in life.

Jose Corinne Dawson Jos Lowe Dalry Chivage Mise Dawson Lydia Dawson Ninth Washington Streets Jones Wheary Entertainmente

Death Comes Quick After Midnight Friday

Bertha Ebel, born March 30, 1884 in Waterloo, died Friday afternoon after a brief illness. She lived in the city all her life and was active in professional circles. funeral plans are not yet finalized awaiting her brother’s arrival from Wind River, Wyoming.

Hirghig Yaplaly Rhemice Eta Ci Bertha Ebel Waterlod Pide Pape Aurubl Wasley Bishop Waterloo Louis Ebel Wyoming Hes

Banks Develop Strength Amid Banking Reserve Surplus Report

New York January 14 the weekly statement shows surplus reserves under requirements at 23 percent the first since October amid stringent conditions. Surplus 6 084 000 loans down 15 722 000 deposits up 3 185 000 circulation down 21 000 tenders up 33 778 000 specie up 14 612 000 reserve up 18 389 000. Glessners freed from contempt via court evidence and notices. defense showed no violation of order. The saga of Mike Regan the Chicago rooter disputed by Boston fans who insist the king hails from Boston not Chicago.

New York U.S Glessners Willam Opediah Glessner Wriday A.howing Dalry Company Gledaners Isaae

Rival senate contests loom in primaries across states

The article surveys forthcoming primary battles for U.S. Senate seats, naming candidates such as Flinn in Pennsylvania, Platt in New York, and others in Ohio, Iowa, Kentucky, North Dakota, California, Missouri, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma. It notes Penrose’s successor race in Pennsylvania and hints at Roosevelt, Hughes, and other national figures influencing outcomes.

Ohio Wkatea Foraker Penrose Pennsylvania Washington Penrose Muat Flinn Pitteburg Albert’ J. Hopkise THU Polp Jacob H. Gallinger New Hampshire Clay Georgia Hemenway Indiana Tern Newlands Nevada Millonaire Thomas K. Walsh Taller Colorado Wisconsin Stephenson Spooner Oklahoma

Its hands for the acat as Gore holds short term slip

A chaotic notice reports a political contest involving Senator Thomas Gore and Governor Heakell, alongside a smallpox scare centered on Waterloo. Several Meloy relatives and others are quarantined at a police station after traveling from South De Ket to Waterloo, with authorities ordering a health seal and investigation led by Dr. Sum Der.

Thomas P. Gore Heakell Wiliam Frank Meloy Troy Bucamore Street Qeo Oliver Dr McCauley Chas, Cotter Tom Dolan GH. Sum- der Rd. Meloy Rey Waterloo Walt Meloy South de Kets Independence A. Mistaka Lé

Waterloo engineers weigh Waterloo as future convention site

The Waterloo delegation to the Iowa Engineering Society’s state meeting in Des Moines urged a Waterloo convention vote by letter ballot. Four bids were discussed Cedar Rapids Iowa City Davenport and Waterloo with the final site choice to be announced later. O Le Wilbon Waterloo city engineer was elected vice president of the organization and Arthur J Cox of Iowa City was named president.

Bity State Society Des Moines Waterloo Iowa Engineering Society Cedar Rapids Iowa City Davenport Dex Moines Tula City Tha Tha Engineera Pociety Vatin Wilson le Wilbon Wildon Arthur J. Cox C. ‘'. Wilson Walterloo Arthur H. Ford

Thaw Jury Secured First Trial In Murders Case

The New York jury for Harry K. Thaw amid selection discussed marital status and age as the 12 jurors were drawn. Eleven provisional jurors were struck after a day of voir dire. the final panel includes tradesmen and professionals from Manhattan addresses. Thaw faces a re trial for the Stanford White shooting on June 26, 1906, with ongoing jury questions and defense observations.

New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Madison Square Barden Jorges Thielé Tha Talen Gettine Questioke Gasinbvela Atronemith Bean Jerome Littleton Thaw Maw Exch

Wedding Planned for Bertha-Louise Marx and Marlin Peak

A wedding will take place tomorrow evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Meihardt Marx 1228 West Fourth Street. Bertha-Louise Marx will marry Marlin L Peak before about seventy five relatives and friends. The service begins at 6 40 p m with Rev Besage lor officiating. The couple will honeymoon to China after brief congratulations and a reception at Blumeteat.

Meihardt Marx Bertha-Loulve Marlin L. Peak Batog Theibrde Besagelor Hugo Gute Pasiae Firat Lethewan Péxiom Mina Marie Foster Edward Busching Jace Wil Mises Grace Dunkelberg Margaret Amar Ang Ludi Themaga Chinas Blumeteeat Waterloo Business College James Biguk Hig Fiesmey Jesup Waterloo Kramer & ‘Jachteil Hardware Ators Lita Mesaorg Chas. Bartell Norfolk Neb Herman Bartell Ovlw Weld Iowa Wred Heyl Kansas City Mise Frances Blank Chicago Marshall Peak Jaqup Groom Mita Hazel Peak Mlew Kathryn Wabee Independence

Hughes Endorsed by Monroe County Republicans for President

The Republican general committee of Monroe County today endorses Governor Hughes for president and urges Republicans statewide to seek his nomination.

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James M. Rice G. W. Harbin Peoria Rico Fort Sheridan Minots Rica Regular Army National Guard Rice City Gospel Hall James Dunkerton Charles R. Colburn Lease, JR A ‘Matthews Aghn Dignan Opurlar Kansan Merchant Depan Dent Onde PRES A. F. Harvey Gummins Wiil Ghopes Republican State Central Committee of James P. Goodrich Fairbanks Windy Prt John G Jones Athyr Roering House Mike Regan Boston Fang Mike King of Rootera Boston U.S. Senate Thos. c. Plate New York Will Penney Vanla Flan Platt Thoman A. Platt Tood Frank Black Roosevelt Mr. Plate Hughes Smt Wiliam B Alicon Senate Point of Wer B. Cumming Anson Deliiver Allson Kentucky Trghibte Begiham Auceeed James B. McOrbury Charles Alfred B. Killidgeuth Dakote Goel Crawford North Dakota Henry C. Hane Nagra George Co. Perking Galifornia Navy Metcalf Stone Missouri W William J. Stone Congress Alan Champ Clark Esnator Champ Honor C. Z. Wilson Wii Éxecutive Council Prag A. J. Cox J. G. Hateliffa T. Wheau Ford Herd McGrew New York Nationals Glanta Eng Tryphasa Lew Wiltz Jo Young Law Wilts George Wilat New York Giants Gorbe Jack Tighe Holyoke Connecticut Norwich Rockfaland Marx
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