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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

4

Five Points of Law Raised in Hubbard Case

District court hears Laura Hubbard suit against Iowa State Traveling Men's Association over a 1907 death claim. Horatio Hubbard died after an accident at a church event in the Russell Building on Commercial Street. Plaintiffs seek 38 000 from the association on an insurance policy held by the deceased. The jury, chaired by Judge C I Ransley, is empaneled.

District Court C. i. Ransley Efre Laura Hubbard Lowe State Travellngien'’s Association TA. Spore A. T. Whittle Chris Petersen CG. Calkins G. W. Pratt EL. Worrell A. Beatty Pred Crosper D. J. Hernick RK. Helfer T. B. Grooks B. Ry Dilger C. E. Pickett Horatio Hubbard G. A. F Hall Russell Building Commercial Street Chures Terwiat

Jury Failed to Reach Verdict in Insurance Case

The Iowa State Traveling Men's Association and its Des Moines counsel argued the group is a mutual aid society for widows or beneficiaries of members. They claim disease must not factor in, limiting payouts to under 5,000 dollars, with a 3,000-member pool formed in 1892. The case centers on whether death from disease or accident qualifies for membership benefits. Testimony will cover experts and relatives. it's a landmark in the association's liability rules.

Jerry Bullivan Des Moines Owa Alleny Grawford Pickett Mgr. Sullivan Tme District Court of Blackhawk Ccounty

Dr Wilbert Schallenberger Opens Regular Office in Waterloo

An advertisement announces Dr Wilbert Schallenberger, a specialist in chronic diseases, opening a permanent office at Logan House Waterloo on February 5 and the fourth Saturday thereafter. It claims rapid diagnosis of many diseases, wide treatment scope including ENT, eyes, nerves, and sexual health, mentions cures and nervous debility, with free confidential consultation.

Chiego, I Waterloo Logan House

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats the condition constitutionally by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to send for testimonials from Toledo based F J Cheney Co. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Douggiats Ltu

Waterloo Horses in Chicago sale to feature Don Roscovite

Waterloo stock and consignors prepare for a Chicago sale with Don Roscovite and other fast horses. Geo. Thomas and Jackman parties will ship Western Smart Raymond F. and Flute Ditton among the entries. The event signals Waterloo’s return to racing circuit next season amid facility concerns and industry chatter.

Chicago Waterlon Don Roscovite Pat Jagkian Pas Stason Mr. Jackman Geo. Thomas Raymond F Doc McLaughlin Waterloo Horseron Waterloo

Cattle show ups prizes lure Aberdeen Angus steers

Des Moines January 16 Prizes totaling hundreds of dollars were offered for the best Aberdeen Angus steer at the meeting of the Aberdeen Anges Breeders association held at Kirkwood Light breeders pledged 200 for any steer winning blue ribbon at the Iowa state fair or the international livestock exposition provided the animal came from their stables W J Miller of Newton and Silas go of Palmyra added 265 for the best steer at the state fair showing dominant Aberdeen Angus blood J Auricher Shenandoah was elected president with W F Dusenberg Norwalk as vice president and J M Graham Des Moines as secretary treasurer about fifty members attended addresses were given by several regional figures.

Des Moines Kirkwood W. J. Miller Newton Silasgo Palmyra J. Auricher Shenandoah W. F. Dusenberg Norwalk J. M. Graham Charles Eches Manning Martin Churdan Liealy c Mount Pleasant J. C. White Council Betis

Ice harvest and town moving notices in Washburn area

The June ice harvest reaches 18 inches thick as Ice House activity shifts with Ed Zimmer replacing Nick Heinen on the creamery packing contract. A series of relocations follow as residents move into former Delaney and Sondag properties, new marriages are announced, and neighbors visit from Shel don Iowa and Mendota Illinois.

Nick Heinen Lucy Ed. Zimmer Guy Bellinger Washburn J. Fuentsin Shelden Iowa P. J. Schmitz Jus. Schmitz Washbury Dir Schmitz Oear Mendota Ihs Carroll Dicker T'inos

DUNKERTON S356 News Fragments and Local Notes

Weekly notes from Dunkerton recount Rev Father Kopecky's Dwouque visit, Andrew Ortner's new steel tower and mill, coal and lumber by A Renz, Al Schmitt chopping wood, Dave Magre working for J A Renz, and a Sunday collection for Italian twins at Barclay Catholic Church. Ton Feely leads Iowa House as speaker. John Schmitt wins $10 in poultry contest. Gibson and Prangley canvass for start course signers with good turnout. Ice houses for creamery, gent market, and Farmers Co. now in use.

Father Kopecky Dwouque Andrew Ortner A. Renz al, Schmitt Dave Magre J. A. Renz Barclay Catholic Charch Emil Weber Ton Guy Feely Iowa House of Representatives John Schmitt Robi. Gibson Charlie Prangley Barclay Farmers Co

Burrells to southwestern Nebraska and local notices

Jan. 33 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burrell will soon move to southwestern Nebraska. Toby LeChead has a brother Troy Canada visiting. Several plan to attend a short course in Waterloo Nebraska. Caldwell is Augy breaking costs. Henry Mouser bought 40 acres. Mrs. Rob Thompson’s suite was well attended with boal prices. Nick Kies auctioneer. Thompson will move to Jesup spring. A midwinter picnic at M C Jenks home. Farmers Telephone stockholders met. dividend $1.00 per share. directors Frost Mount Burrell Oliver reelected. Alf Nesfield attended Jesup Creamery directors meeting. Ice harvest underway. 604 quality of feed packed to different houses in Jesup.

Henry Burrall Nebraska Toby Lechead Troy Canada Waterloo Caldwin Henry Mouser Chris. Mmersen Oakes Houser Rob. Thompson Nick Kies Thompson Jesup John Drawn M.C. Jenks Armers’ Telephone Company Rxport Sementary

Died Full of Years Marked by Sage and McClintons

Obituary notices from Waterloo honor Partheny Sage and E L McClinton with details of birth in Marcellus New York in 1824, marriage in 1845, six children, and long residence in the Waterloo area. Also notes Mrs. B L McClinton of Marion Ohio who died, and funeral arrangements at Fairview cemetery with pallbearers listed. Also includes livestock market data from Chicago and Waterloo markets, with prices for hogs cattle and sheep, and general farm goods pricing.

Old Waterloo Pioneer Samuel McCormick Dies at 79

Samuel McCormick, a longtime Waterloo resident and contractor who built the Hawthorne school, died January 6 at his Brown Valley home in Minnesota at age 79. Born in New Brunswick, he leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter. later years spent with son George. Charles S. Brooks of Waterloo faces rape charges involving his 13 year old sister-in-law, with a confession on record, linked to an earlier case against Myrtle Carpenter. Brooks, claiming 22, is a boilermaker formerly at Litchfield’s, detained after a complaint by the girl’s mother.

Charles Stevens John Roberts Spring Creek Platyttt Bind Parthenea Sage F.C. Sage Walnut Street Grace Church Rev, & D. Hull Fairview Cemetery Fred J. Gibbs A. 7. Edwards Geo. Knapp David Mutton Earl Bickley Geo. Ferguson Partheny Ira Sage Methodist Church West E. L. McClinton Anna Belle McClinton J. J. McClinton Dreamland Theatre Pratik Mrs. McClinton Chris Smith Clair County Crestimee Ohio BE. L. Jon Marion Waterloo R Aons O. C. McClinton McClinton Upper Eas Fourth Street Frank McClinton Iinois Central Machinist J. L. RicClinton A. C. Gatey Samvuel McCormist Brown Vatley Minn McCormick Hawthorne New Brunswick George Charles S. Brooks Pial Biste Moora Brooks James Brooks Myrtle Carpenter W. P. Hoxie Litchfeld’s Moore Gir

Bankers Hold Meeting To Plan State Association Event

Local bankers met Saturday evening at the Commercial club to form committees and arrange entertainment for the upcoming state bankers association gathering set for June. Officers named to organize the convention include Chairman J. D. Easton Secretary F. M. Cowles and executive committee T. C. Shultz B. L. Johnson W. Ramison. Dr Kilex and Mrs O Brien of Hornick Iowa are visiting the Mooney home on Franklin Street for the week.

State Bankers Association Charman J. D. Easton 4. M. Cowles T. C. Shultz B. L. Johnson W. Ramison Dr. Kilex Mrs. O'Brien Hornick, Iowa Mooney Franklin Street

Logal Markets Today Open Week With Steady Horse and Cattle

The market opened with a hopeful tone as buyers gathered consignments for Saturday sales. Heavy horses lead demand, while east receipts hint at slower western trade. local demand remains strong but prices stay high. Cattle show steady values with strong dressed beef demand. feeders gain ground and some heavy lots reach 4.50 per hundred. Hog market opens firmer with 5.75 for 175–200 pound pigs and strong shows for heavier weights despite lighter early receipts.

Wade Chicago Alonday

Market Gossip Highlights Last Week Grain Sales

Chicago reports cash corn sales over a million bushels for the final three days of last week. Liverpool wheat stocks fell 248000 bushels while increases in others. New York stock undertone strong with expectations of higher prices and a possible Hepburn decision Monday. Cash grain bids show mixed movements across wheat corn and rye. Exports of U S provisions for the year show declines in ham lard and other categories.

Chicago Liverpool New York Cally United States Supreme Court Reading London United States Hacom Algo Seaboard Kansas City Texas Toledo Miller Omaha Minneapolis

Evangelical meetings open at First M. E. Church

Rev Samute Small led the first of the week long evangelistic meetings at First M E Church drawing a large audience. He spoke about purity and salvation with earnestness for nearly two hours. Shows continue all week likely to attract big crowds as word spreads. Marriage licenses issued to Berard J McCarvill and Mary Barron both 24 of Waterloo and Herbert Hinds 24 and Phoebe MccArthur 17 of Waterloo.

M. EZ Samute Small Chage Small Berard J. McCarvill Waterloo Mary Barron Herbert Hinds Phoebe MccArthur

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