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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

3

Guilty Wretch Gone In Flight From Justice

Webster City Iowa Jan 1 Special Stuart Milson 23, a mail carrier, is charged with violating a 15 year old girl. He fled after a brutal beating by the girl's father. The man vanished after learning of the warrant and is being sought statewide. Local officers say Millsap promised to leave the country but failed to escape.

Webster City Iowa Stuart Milson Williams Mill Sap Millsap Gil Joseph Divyer Jess Thini Dwyer Milk-sap

Lying Dead by the Roadside

The remains of George McGee of Greene were found near the roadside two miles from Rockford. A pistol wound to the right temple is believed to have caused instantaneous death with no struggle noted. McGee, about thirty, was well dressed and carrying money. His wife and father were informed. relatives will investigate.

Rockford George McGee Greene Minneapolis Thkota

Death comes swiftly in Lester township obituary

Fairbank pioneer Mrs. Saco died Tuesday morning at 4:60 o clock at her son Ire Finch home in Lester township after a three day illness from pneumonia. She was 75, beloved for her benevolence and citywide service, leaves five sons and one daughter. Funeral at noon Wednesday at the Lester house led by Rev. Weaver of the M B church.

Fairbank Van Ars. Saco Ire Finch Lester Township Sace Saco Finck Noo Tha Lester Henry Lee L. (. Higby Fairbans Frank Frederika Amos Wisconsin Houe Weaver M. B Airbank

County settles Priester embezzlement dispute

Hivide county supervisors consider the embezzlement case of former official M Priester. They found about 6000 diverted yearly over four years and rejected a 1500 offer from Priester’s widow and son. They aim to recover funds and settle without court action if possible.

Rock Hivide M. Priester

Feely Morning contest committee formed in Iowa House

The contest committee to investigate Feely Morning seating in Waterloo wards seeks witnesses and will decide if irregularities affected the seat. Members include Meredith of Gage, Bascom of Dickinson, Lee of Emmet, and Clary of Chickasaw. strong Republican lawyers lead.

C.D. Kern Republican County Central Committee Blackhawk County Des Moines Guy A. Féely House of Representatives House Waterloo Eely OG. A. Meredith Gags County J. B Bascom Dickinson County J. Lee Irmet C. W. Hacker Webster County T. G. Clary Chickasaw County C. L. Wolfe Clinton County C. O. Sparks Wapello County Feely Mornin

Funeral for J W Schroeder at Lutheran Church

J W Schroeder born in Germany in 1834 came to the United States in 1868. He served in Company B 42nd Illinois, fought in sixteen battles, was captured at Stones River, spent six months in Libby prison, was exchanged and discharged in 1865. He settled in Dayton township Bremer county and helped found the Lutheran church in Sumner.

Sumner Spantai J. W. Schroeder Germany Illinois Stone River Libby Dayton Township Aremer County Lutheran Church In Sumer

Nashua Pioneer Dead and City Notes

William Farr died Monday morning at age near seventy from Brights disease after fifty years in the area. He lived on a farm before moving to Nashua and is survived by a wife and four sons in Iowa Minnesota and Cedar Falls. Funeral arrangements in progress with granddaughter Elizabeth Farr of Waterloo to attend. City council met Monday with pavement and Cedar River bridge discussions on the agenda. Charles Snyder narrowly escaped injury when a delivery team crashed through a saloon window after a car struck the wagon.

Nashua William Farr Bright Daily Reporter The Cedar Ste Charles Snyder Dubuque

Aged Waterloo woman dies in California visit

An elderly Waterloo resident Martha Strayer died at her son John Strayer’s home in Waterloo after years of dependence. She was born September 8, 1920, lived with her children since 1890, and was a Brethren church member. Funeral arrangements were set for Waterloo with burial in Johnstown Penn. Meanwhile Joseph A Treat of Bangor Maine died in Sonora California at age 36 following a varied career in Maine and California. He was born in Waterloo and had ties to the Illinois Central conductor D. E. Bankson and to the Bangor and Aroostock railroad, later working in construction and banking before health worsened. His death prompted sorrow among family and friends. Funeral plans called for interment in Bangor.

Martha Strayer John B. Strayer Fifth Street Johnstown Pennsylvania John Strayer William Elizabeth Harrison Paul, Boloman John BE George B Waterloo Lucinda Stutzman Susan Wertz Jacob B. Strayer Joanstown Auarden Henshuof Frederick Ischer Fred, Lindner St. Paul My. Ischer Clindis Central Hurtal Hugo Loulster Quincy Street Joseph A. Treat Bangor Maine Sonora Cal Daily Reporter Dairy Commercial Mr. Treat Fremont Street Dlaple Treat D. E. Bankson Illinois Central Lisi Helen Treat Wm. Treat Stockton Springs Joseph Atwood Treat Iowa Bangor and Aroostock Northern Maine Seaport Railroad James W New York Northern Sastern B. and A.road Arden Madockawambo Club Ban ‘Gor Teste Lampman Ronday Charles City Floyd Coune

Hollenhors Held On Forgery and Fraud Charges

J B Hollenhors arrested about 8 pm Tuesday stepping from a GG W railway car in Marshalltown. Indicted by grand jury on four counts related to pay check frauds on the Great Western road. Charges include forgery and uttering forged instruments plus two counts of cheating by false pretenses. Bonds fixed at 4000 dollars. He was taken to the sheriff's office to obtain counsel and arrange bonds.

J. B. Hollenhors GG. W Marshalltown Grand Jury Great Western Road Atr_ Hollenhorn

Competitive Examination for Annapolis Midshipmen Held in Clarion

A competitive test will select two candidates for midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. The exam occurs Friday February 1 1967 in Clarion Iowa. Eligible residents must be in Iowa's third district, 16 to 20 years old on June 1907 and U.S. citizens. Applications with references and moral character affidavits go to Prof OH Benson Prof G T Eldridge or Dr E B Tompkins in Clarion.

Annapolis Naval Academy Clarion Iowa United States Oh, Benson G. T. Eldridge E. BD. Tompkins B. P. Birdsatl M.C. Fitird

Waterloo pair wed in Chicago after marriage license issued

A marriage license was issued Monday afternoon at the Cook county courthouse for Martin Carsoday Ravane and Maude Randall of Waterloo Iowa. The groom, a singer and tailor, and the bride, a musician and piano teacher, were reportedly married in Evanston or Chicago with rumors circulating earlier. The official Record-Herald confirmed the license and the event amid local gossip.

Chicago Gouk County Court House Martin Ruvane Maude Randall Waterloo Iowa Record-Herald Evanston Martin Carsoday Ravane Randall Randall Lett

Guardians Appointed In Probate Transfers

Two cases moved from district to probate court on Monday. Nelson Hitchcock became Guardian of the Byron Bay estate and Mary J. Eiderkin administratrix of the David Eiderkin estate. Petitions allege parties possess property but are unsound, hindering property oversight.

Nelson Hitchcock Byron Bay Mary J. Eiderkin David Eiderkin Nouti

Foresters Install Officers and Indictments Reported

At Court of Watering No 261 United Order of Foresters last evening officers were installed including Past Chief Ranger H C Bweeney and Vice Chief Ranger T J Bucklim with Secretary G Coate and Treasurer Fred Harfisty. meanwhile the Mascatine grand jury returned four indictments Thursday, including forgery against John Wooley of West Liberty, with the other three defendants yet to be identified.

United Order of Foresters H, C Bweeney Ran Fc Mah T, J Bucklim Archer Phyaician F. ¢. Sage Fred Winslow G. ¥.Coate Fred Harfisty Mascatine Grand Jury John Wooley West Liberty

Boys' Burglary and Cruelty Notes From Waterloo

A Waterloo report details boy suspects in a brass theft from Illinois Central property, with Roy Level and Philip Bisdorf linked to a break in and junkyard sale. Other items include cruelty to animals case against Rosen, local arrests for car seal breaking, plus community notices and weddings around Waterloo and nearby towns.

Fire Burns Farm House Near Lutheran Church

Jan 44 report from BAMMINGTOR notes a fire at the James Allen farm dwelling four miles south of the Lutheran church. Neighbors fought flames but home and goods were lost. Renter F Heide and Fred Koupe's family occupied the home. Spiker to replace renter March 1 1907.

Christ Notting Ida Togtmneler Herman Buiis Waterloo Carl Avernoft Jesup Mira Mary Help Denver Chris, Manning Kossuth County Joby Behmidt James Allen F. Heide Fred Koupke Heide Nolting Spiker Carl “Averhoff John , Kurtt Sr Ishelling

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for back pain kidney and bladder troubles including Bright's Disease. It claims broad success in war hospital and private practice and offers free samples and a booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Bottles are sold nationwide by druggists.

Ig Root Kilmer Bright Isilmer Dr. Kuuter Binghamton N.Y

Library series to feature Prof. Bissell on steam turbine

The library board begins a win season lecture series in east and west libraries with free admission. Prof. Bissell of the state school mechanical engineering department leads, presenting on soft coal use and smoke, and will visit Waterloo with students to study a new steam turbine installed by Citizens Gas and Electric.

Library Board Bissell State School Waterloo Citigens’ Gas and Electric Company Iieft Waillon East Side

Letters in Evidence in McCutcheon Case Slow Reading

The McCutcheon witness panel continues a slow deposition pace as Miss McCutcheon letters are read to the jury detailing bargains religious attendances and family ties. Proponents and contestants prepare further testimony with expected rebuttals and closing arguments possible by Friday, while Millerd D Philleo faces a separate fraud indictment in Cedar Falls. The county board also fixes salaries for officers, limiting deputy auditor to 65 dollars monthly and preserving probate fees to total around 4100 dollars.

McCutcheon Slater Miss Jebé D. Philleo Caldwell Cedar Falls B. Hughes Phillep

Surprise wedding shocks Waterloo relatives

Miss Downs L King of Festug Missouri wed Charles S Lanie of Waterloo in a secret ceremony Monday. The couple’s union was performed quickly as the news surprised Waterloo relatives and friends. Lanie had worked with Ringling Bros Vaudeville and made balloon flights years ago.

Waterloo

GORN BEST Holding Annual Meeting Noted

A local notice states GORN BEST Holding will hold its annual meeting this afternoon at East Fit Street. The current officers are expected to be reelected in a show of appreciation for their service to the company during the year.

Robert Kebler Located After Inquiries By Post Dept

Robert Kebler was located in Lund through inquiries by the post department. He was wanted at Shellburg where his father was involved in a tragedy shortly after the event. Kebler was visiting a relative in the north end and learned of the parents' death from a friend. Police had been seeking Kebler and only learned of his whereabouts Tuesday morning. Walter Freeman sold his bartel shop at 614 Lafayette Street to W.2 Melvennie of Albany NY and a session has been given. The new proprietor is experienced and has resided in Waterloo about two weeks. H and his wife rented a house at 922 Franklin Street and will live there.

Robert Kebler Lund Post Department Shellburg Waterlon Kebler North End Keller Walter Freeman Lafayette Street Melvennie Albany N.Y Waterloo Franklin Street Will

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Stuart Millsap Geo. McGee Priester Committee OF Beven Court of Contest Bremer J. W. Behrosder Lady Qead California Martha Otrayer Joseph A NOME Conductor E. Baskeen Hawk County Dence G. W Ruvane and Maude M. Randall Othe Illinois Central Mater Ial Kohn Miller Roach Roy Level Illinois Central Railroad Company Philip Bisdorf Level Bisdorff Tisdorf Colin Junk Yards Bill Graham Gilleatville Dinneen Central Joan Diller Miller Liteffeld J. Muller Vinton Seely MD. Fenstermaker Khen Morris Rosen Rosen Sweitzer America Barty Jandse Stan ‘Ton, Tévas C. “Road Bennett Waterloo Loan and ‘Trost Company Jacob Mangrich Jackson Michael Atalitosy St. Donati Jackson Vouhty Hertig-Thielen Petar Wester Mary Herrig Claries’ Herrig Ionia Minnt John I Henry Knipp ‘Sr Waterhoeke Frost Minot N. D Wm. Knipp William Girschthas Washburn D. D. McKevitt Mr. Black G. M. Bernard George Henry Kawth Colfax Bammingtor M. D. Philice Bonds Philleo Bonde King-Lanie Nupdate Gorn
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