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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

6

Waterloo banks hold annual meetings report growth and dividend

Waterloo banks including Commercial National First National Security Savings and Waterloo Savings held annual meetings Tuesday. Directors retained and dividends declared. Security Savings reports 320 000 growth in resources and 9 000 paid to depositors. No changes at Iowa State Bank. Payne sale closes with strong bidding. Perfumery bottle explosion injures Drake student Lillian Peters.

Waterloo Securiy Savings Bank Security Savings Bank W. F. “Curtiss G. P. Beck Sra Iowa State Iowa State Bank Lillian Peters Drake University

Medical Society Meeting in Cedar Falls with Elections

The Blackhawk County Medical Society met in Cedar Falls Tuesday afternoon with two large delegations present. A notable paper was read by new president Dr. E L Rohit. Officers elected include President Dr E L Rohit Vice President Dr W H Bickley Secretary Dr Bickley Treasurer Dr R J Nestor. The board of censors term is three years and one new member was chosen. Dr T L Van develd replaced Dr A S Hanson. Dr T A McManus was elected delegate to the Iowa State Medical Society with Dr F J Cullen as alternate.

Blackhawk Couinty Medical Society Cedar Falla E. L. Rohit FE. L. Rohit W. H. Bickley Bickley R. J.nestor Board of Censors Society T. L. Vandeveld A. S. Hanson T. A. McMan

Bill of Lading for Voting Machines to Waterloo

Auditor Rainbow reports the arrival of ten U S Standard voting machines from Jamestown weighing 10 400 pounds total. The bulky units require a full car for transport and will travel through Illinois Central as through freight arriving soon for use in Waterloo before Cedar Falls. The machines aim to ease election counting despite uncertainties about use in the city election.

Rainbow U. S Jamestown Waterloo Ilinois Central Express Blackhawk County Cedar Falls

Waterloo Directors Elected For Baseball Association

The Waterloo baseball association met at city hall last evening and elected directors Henry Junge S L Vale Fred Rath M B Locke and Frank Boyle. Boyle attended and left for a Burlington meeting at 4:00 a m to set officers and the year’s playing schedule. The meeting was harmonious and optimistic for the team’s future. Masons Install Waterloo Lodge officers last evening with Doty as W M Van Vleck and Kelley in various posts. John A Brady, 36, died at his mother’s residence Tuesday morning. he was born in Freeport and lived in Dubuque most of his life, survived by his mother and four sisters. Mr and Mrs Smith Bradley and daughter Vera left for Hot Springs, Ark., stopping en route in Kansas City for a short visit.

Payne Leland @yenue Waterloo Baseball Association Elty Hall Frank Boyle Burlington Henry Junge 8. L. Vale Fred Rath M. B. Locke Masons Waterloo Lodge A. J A. M W. M R. A. Doty W.—L. van Vleck H. O. Kelley J. W. Krapfel C. #. Morrill D—Sidney Simon D—A- B. Kepford S—J. K. Stewart J. S—T. J. Libby Noah Gatwick G. C. Welker Tyler P. W. White Times-Journal John A Brady Catherine Desmond First Street Freeport Dubuque MM. Carrigg Waterloo T. E. Freeman Stonx City Kate and Anna This Smilth Bradley Vera Hot Springs Arkansas Kansas City

Town and Townships State News In Brief

Long string of local items from Janesville Brandon and surrounding areas notes earnings from Des Moines newspapers, visits, pension increases, horse-shoeing shops busy, and a mild winter. Also reports homestead land plans, revival meetings, illnesses, family visits, buys in hogs, a surprise party, school fumigation, a scarlet fever quarantine, a baby’s death, cattle trading, and a large neuralgia outbreak affecting Waterloo residents.

Farm Sale and Local News From Iowa Town

Col C E Phifer reports negotiations closed for Judge F C Platts farm east of the city. 160 acres sold at 90 dollars per acre, bought earlier at 45. New owner Timmerman, linked to a hospital sale, plans possession March first. Mrs Lewis Gerhardt visits Stacyville, Iowa, then Dysart for a wedding. Elder Edgington, pioneer, dies after months of illness. Auttie Mary Price of Council Bluffs noted on city streets. Consolidation of Odd Fellows lodges in Creston forms Progresive lodges No 207. Iowa Funeral Director association meets in Sioux City April 7-9. Bo Barclay resigns as Sac County attorney. Robert L McCord Jr named interim. Gloomy production at Davenport sugar plant to resume January 16 with full shifts and heavy employment.

Col C. E Phifer F. C. Platt Fred Timmerman Judge Platt Mr. Timmerman

Woman from Dubuque Held for Larceny in Iowa Case

Washington dispatch describes a young woman claiming Dubuque as home and Grace Tilden as a name under arrest for larceny. Police traced a stolen brooch valued at twenty dollars to her possession after a jeweler reported its loss. she offered no explanation beyond needing money for room rent.

Washington Dubuque, Iowa Graci Tilden Dubuque Drake

Arrest at Agency Leads to Future Weapons Charge

A resident living three miles southeast of Agency was arrested before Mayor McDowell, fined $10, and jailed with a plan to rearrest for carrying a gun and brass knuckles found on arrest. Meanwhile, Lesé corn is shipped from Iowa, with D. Hamlin claiming last year’s northern Iowa corn drop was larger than reported and most of the state’s supply will be needed domestically.

Agency McDowell Towa D. Hamlin

Gotch to Wrestle Hackenschmidt in Chicago Title Bout

Des Moines reports that plans for the world championship match between Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt in Chicago are on track. Bos Pillmore and other Gotch allies predict a Gotch victory, noting Gotch's superior condition and past performance against tough opponents from the East, including the Russian rival.

Des Moines Jan Bos” Pillmore Frank Gotch Gotch Hackenschmidt Chicago Fillmore Gotch i Jenking

Divorce void after man with decree weds again in Dubuque

In Dubuque a bizarre case centers on John Rumping formerly of Haleng Moot now residing in Dubuque. He reportedly divorced his first wife, married Frieda Moliter, and later the parties allegedly agreed to a property transfer settlement. The supreme court reversed the divorce decision.

Dubuque Jen John Rumping Haleng Moot Supreme Court

Campaign for Cummins Governor Speeches Planned Soon

Des Moines Jan. 15 Several members of the Cummins machine held a meeting last night. It was announced that an active speaking campaign for Cummins senatorial candidacy will be launched within two weeks. The first meeting will be in Des Moines with Judge F. P. Prouty as chief speaker. Dates for meetings in other cities will follow. Cummins leaders plan at least one large meeting in each congregational district.

Des Moines Cummins Machina Cummins FP. Sr. Prouty

Cottrell Withdraws Divorce Suit in Iowa Case

Mrs John C Cottrell, representative in Plymouth County’s general assembly, withdraws divorce suit from her husband. Mrs Alonzo Hough of Des Moines, her former lover, has summoned the husband who traveled to Wyoming after the scandal to seek forgiveness. A prayer service was held in front of the Stocks residence for Ruth Celia Stocks who died of diphtheria and was buried in Nashua.

Des Moines Mres John.c Cottrell Plymouth County Alonzo Hough Cnge Wyoming H. G. Beeman Walnut Street Baptist Church Thomas J. Stocks Dany Street Ruth Celia Nashua

Mrs August Ebel Ill at Home After Daughters Death

Mrs August Ebel of 97 Commercial street is reported seriously ill with scarlet fever, believed to be contracted while grieving the death of her daughter Bertha who passed away Friday night and was buried Thursday. Frank Warner King has returned home after visiting his ailing mother.

August Ebel Ig Commercial Street Bertha Ebel Frank Warner King Thin City

Jury Verdict In Bank Suit Grants Plaintiff $488.19

The jury in the National Bank versus A T Lane Real Company case awarded the plaintiff the amount of 488.19 on promissory notes and an overdraft. C P Kern and J B Williams appeared for the plaintiff with Sprin ote for the defendant. The grand jury work faced delay due to an illness at H O Tiler who resumed duties and the jury expected to report in the latter part of the week.

Fisckbank National Bank A.T. Lane C.p. Kern J. B. William Sprin Grand Jury H. Od. Tiler Tiller Salt

Marriage Licenses Listed For Wm Kraft And Others

A list shows marriage licenses for William Kraft aged 34 and Myra Bond 19 from Fairbank, Fred Taylor 21 and Fiona Longaker 18 from Laporte, with Case of St. Paul on business. Mrs J D Caldwell, recently operated on, is reported to be getting along as well as could be expected.

Wm. Kraft Fairbank Myra Bond Fred Taylor Buckingham Fiona Longaker Laporte Case of St. Paul J. D. Caldwell

Pickett Favored as Waterloo Blackhawk County Congress Candidate

Waterloo and Blackhawk county leaders rally around B. P. Pickett for Congress. Prominent citizens expect Pickett to announce soon, drawing broad support from across the state. His twenty-year campaign experience and national committee ties give him prestige to win the seat for Waterloo. Conditions show a unified push for county representation in Congress.

Bla Waterloo Blackhawk County Tada Acevist B. P. Birdsall Congrénales Pickett Alate Fui Thian Towa National Committee Gainig Congress B. Pickett Vetera Con Grag

Board of Trade Plans General Meeting on Hospital Project

In a morning session the Board of Trade and Commercial decided to hold a general meeting of members in Elkshall next Wednesday evening to hear reports on the hospital project. The board approves the Waterloo entertainment efforts on Lafayette Street and will assist to ensure success.

Board of Trade Board of Trade and Commercial Chib Elkshall Board Bf Trade Waterloo Lafayette

Corson Babe Dead in Des Moines Home

Cyrus Corson born December 1968 died at age 2 weeks after meningitis. Funeral at 2:30 pm Thursday from 929 Commercial Street with interment at Elmwood. Reporter Frank Mulkern and A Stevenson remained under weather due to illness. Emma Boynton of Waterlooit appointed district deputy president of Rebekah Judges in Blackhawk County by Mary E. Kellogg of the Rebekah state assembly.

James L. ‘Corson Commecial Street Cyrus Corson Eluiond Emma, Boynton Waterlyoad Blackhawk County Rebekah Mra Mary E. Kellogg Flubekah State Assembly

Angu s Cattle Sale Attracts Out Of Town Buyers In Iowa

A large crowd gathered in Aber deen to attend the Aber deen Angus cattle dispersion from A2B Glenny. The sale opened at 1:00 PM with a favorite auctioneer Col Silasigo of Primghar. Numerous bidders from Iowa and Minnesota participated, with lots including Home View Heather Rose and Home View Lady Ideasa listed at varying prices. The weather stayed favorable and the bidding proceeded through the afternoon.

Glenny Wm. Holland Silasigo Primghar Ie Martin Churdan Iowa A. D. Smith Chan Elvalle Auma Norwalk Mythaler ‘Bros Independence D. Darker Littles Cedar Frank’ Hoyt Laporte Fred. Miller Waverly H. A. Maynard Maynard Thos. Burke Riceville Jows P. J. Dobbing Masonville Geo. Bennett Orchard Martin Lappin LaRoy Minn Home View Heatter Rose Budd Towa Cates Elba Quiddale Silas Dane Niford Waterloo Lady Deat C. R. Berlin Berlin Rock Falls Home View Feather Rowe Dane and Beebo Washburn

Wreck Share Blame Ties To Mental Break For Waterloo Man

Collision involving Great Western and Burlington trains near a tunnel at Dubuque four weeks ago is blamed for triggering a mental breakdown in Char Smith of Waterloo. He was removed to Independence for treatment after authorities said the wreck memories led him to act dangerously at the St note Central freight yards. He was judged fit for treatment and taken to Independence by Officer Winpmann. Other court appearances included May Hall and Jim Fleming for disorderly conduct, Alfredson fined, Kirby fined for drunken disturbance, Goodsell fined for drunkenness, and Clarence Hille serving a seven day bread and water sentence. J L Shannon of the Iowa Building Block Machinery Co left for Buffalo to display machinery at a national cement users meeting, lasting to the 25th.

Great Western Burlington Dubuque Char Smith Waterloo Independence Morrie St Note Winpmann May Hall Redsont Jim Fleming Frank Kirby Perry Goodsell Clarence Hille

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