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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

4

New Manager for CGW Railway Prominent Western Leader

H G Burt to take full charge of the Chicago Great Western Railway after officer elections. Burt, a veteran railway executive, has led major lines including the Union Pacific and Soo, with widespread West Coast recognition. L S Gass to return to Waterloo and devote time to the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern. The announcement ties to a $20 million reconstruction grant for the CGW.

Chicago Great Western Railway H. G. Burt Myr. Burt West L. S. Gass

Dr Wilber Schallenberger Chronic Cure Specialist

Dr Wilber Schallenberger offers free confidential consultations for chronic diseases and a wide range of conditions including catarrh, throat and lung diseases, eye and ear disorders, stomach liver kidneys and nervous debility. He claims rapid diagnosis, surgical attention, cures for sexual diseases and private ailments, and promises proven remedies with no experiments.

Sinot Thane Sands

Abundant Capital Drives Chicago Great Western Plans

Hac Abundant Capital. Mr Burt to take charge of the Chicago Great Western railway with promises of all needed funds to overhaul the line. Within three years the road may be rebuilt and upgraded with first flags, and in five years rival any line in the state. L. Cass returns to Waterloo as Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern director, shifting focus to expanding interurban lines. Cass’s leadership is praised for Water loo progress and railroading advancement.

Burt Chicago Great Western Railroad West Chicago and Northwestern Railway WEY Northwestern Union Pacific Union Pro Soo” Line Canadian Pacific The Soo Chicago Great Western Chicago Chicago Great Western Railway Waterloo Gass Cass St. Paul Cedar Falls Northern D. Gass L. &. Cass

Mission Tour to Plan New Evangelical Church

A commission appointed by Bishop Breyfogel and led by Rev J H Bauernefeld met in Waterloo to inspect sites for a new Evangelical Association church. The Young People's Alliance funds the project, aiming to raise about 3000 dollars and establish a self sustaining mission to provide a pastor before handing it to the denomination.

Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical Association Jin Laws J. 11. Baurenfeund Waterloo Monilay Dubuque Breyfogel A. L. Horn Cedar Falls H. J . Schiuter van Horne Tey. Millman Dumont W. CG. la Mhon Ibig Young People's Alliance Iasi P. A

Mother Left Waterloo Children Run Away From School

Mary Burger left Waterloo with two sons aged 11 and 13 for Chicago to attend a convent school. The boys were found on streets and attempted to return to Waterloo after their separation from their mother. Chicago officials sought guidance on care as Mrs. Burger has not communicated with relatives or the family since departing.

Mary Burger Waterloo Chicago Q. J. Frye Summerville Salse Thar Roys

South Dakota Poultry Show Opens in Mitchell

The tenth annual South Dakota Poultry association exhibition begins in Mitchell and runs through the week. Exhibits include fowls, turkeys, geese, pigeons, rabbits and other stock, with numbers and quality surpassing previous fairs in the state.

South Dakota Mitchell S. 32 South Dakota Poultry Association

Revival Meetings Draw Large Crowds at First M E Church

Great crowds attended revival services at the First M E church with Rev Small preaching both morning and evening. The packed house turned many away while Miss Gould led a large chorus and a quartet performed. Rev Small spoke on Man Warring Against God citing Isaiah. Evening sermons continue nightly at 7:30 with daily afternoon prayer meetings led by local residents across several streets and homes.

Small Frank Cole Miss Gould Charles Alexanders Liftring Aod

Willingness Essential to Man's Salvation Sermon

Rev H G Beeman spoke at Walnut Street Baptist Church last evening on When Will T be Saved. He outlined three parts the case the question and cure using Christ's healing at Jerusalem. He argued salvation begins with a mind purified, not mere bodily cure, and hinges on a person’s willingness to be made whole through prayer and seeking Jesus Christ.

Walnut Street Baptist Church H. G. Beeman Christ Jerusalem Jesus City of Old Teo- Min Jesus Christ

Watering In All Ways Hank Clears Week End

Waterworks financial report shows weekly clearances ending January 23 totaling 696708.28 with city institutions posting 691428.58 for January 16. Building and loan associations moved 12017.83 in business with realty transfers totaling 40929 mortages placed 43879 and releases 11457.

Hank J. B. Ogle & Co Waterloo Clearanges

Gas plant deal boosts Detroit suburbia power supply

Elston acquires Detroit and Suburban Gas with partners for 375000 dollars. The purchase covers Detroit eighteenth ward districts Ford City Wyandotte Evouse River Rouge and surrounding areas serving factories and street lamps. An additional 200000 dollars will be invested to expand soon while Histon remains with Citizens Gas and Electric at Waterloo and shifts executives to Detroit during transition.

Bilston Citizens Gas and Electric Company Mr. Histon J. K. Stewart Detroit Conetri Watterloo Elston Wll Elston Aild East Park Javenue Histon Citizens Gas and Riedria Company Waterloo

Waterloo Elevators Carry Hundreds In City Week

A citywide elevator study in Waterloo tallies movement, trips and passengers in the Commercial building from Monday to Saturday. The tally shows 46 miles traveled, 7,115 stops, 6,807 passengers carried, and 3,087 trips, averaging 200 feet per minute over 23 hours 11 minutes.

Hoger Nauman

Olmstead Named VP and Counselor for Postal Insurance

O D Olmstead of Waterloo is appointed vice president and assistant general counselor of the United States Postal Insurance Corporation. The Denver based firm, capitalized at 1,000,000, plans to begin business February 1 and occupy quarters in the Majestic building. Olmstead, a Waterloo native and former government and land fraud attorney, will reside in Denver with Mrs Olmstead, a daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Stilson.

O. D. Olmstead Waterloo United States Postal. Insurance Corporation Denver Colorado Olmstead G. B. Stilson Majestic J.T. Sullivan Washington Trnst Soms West Armiselt Mrs. Olmstead Debs Ver

Street clash leaves man injured amid patrol wagon dispute

Orville McKillo, injured Friday night in a street encounter with Al Peterson, was hospitalized in serious but improving condition after brain pressure was relieved by drainage. A Waterloo resident protested patrol wagon stops before his home, citing implied trouble in his household. Real estate transfers filed Saturday include multiple deeds in Waterloo and Washington counties totaling 2852 dollars.

Orville MoKlp al Peterson Gia McKillo Waterloo

Conference at White House on care of dependent children

A large, notable gathering of sociology scholars, philanthropists, and educators, both men and women, met at the White House at President Roosevelt's invitation to discuss how best to aid dependent children. The conference will continue tomorrow with discussions from experts and practitioners.

Washington White House Rosevelt United States

Hal's Catarrh Cure claims universal cure

A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive treatment for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts the medicine works by affecting blood and mucous surfaces, promises strong constitution, and offers $100 for any unresolved case. Includes testimonial list offer and Toledo based Cheney & Co. as manufacturers.

Hal Hall Cheney & CO Toledo

Large crowd at weekend horse sale nets 45 000 dollars

About 250 horses sold for 45 000 dollars with many lots fetching 200 225 and 250 dollars. Buyers from Indiana Minnesota Chicago Manitoba and Missouri led purchases while local farmers also bought, shipping many animals Sunday. Dealers expect stronger demand as spring nears and next sale set for February 6.

Chicago W. B. Blair Indiana Sports Tom Bloom Minneapaliz Mike] Bayers Minneapolis John’ Gould John Bradley Manitoba Geo Pillsbury St. Louis Gillespie Bros Cambridge Minn Carpenter Rock Island J.cappill Fairbank

Local Market Results Show Mixed Beginnings for Week

Opening in Monday trade reveals buyers active across horse cattle and hogs with firm to higher prices for good stock. Cattle demand strongest for top butcher and feeder grades while grain markets show ample supply and oats firm as corn weakens. Poultry prices remain pressured by high greased poultry costs despite strong turkey and chicken demand.

Mottay Stockera Paw Te Chaicea

Butter Market Steady With Hints of Higher Prices Ahead

Monday's butter market showed a steady tone with indications of higher prices soon. Light deliveries from creameries and dairies, steady egg values, and good receipts of fresh produce supported a brisk market. hay and straw demand stayed strong with favorable prices. A shipment of 125 head of stock moved through the city from western Illinois to Chicago.

Timothy Way Ryo Eieedereree

Bishop Harding Consecrated for Washington Diocese

Rev. Dr Alfred Harding was consecrated bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Washington at Trinity church with a large crowd in attendance. The ceremony featured a procession of bishops, elaborate decorations, and a prominent musical program. Harding, born in Ireland, was long active in Washington as a diocesan organizer and parish priest, with prior posts in Geneva, Baltimore, and St Paul’s Baltimore.

Washington, D. c Alfred Harding Episcopal Diocese Washington Ireland United States Brooklyn Trinity College Hartford Conn Berkeley Divinity School Middletown Littlejohn Long Island Blar Harding Trinity Church Geneva N.Y St. Paul's Church Baltimore Satterlee

Honeymoon Before Marriage Ends With Double Ceremony

Fargo man Rudy E. Dahl and Moorhead woman Annie G. Iverson learned after two days of living as husband and wife that they were not legally married. Interstate marriage rules caused confusion as a Moorhead preacher failed to conduct a valid ceremony. A North Dakota bond secured allowed a ceremony on the opposite side, followed by another wedding in Fargo, leaving the couple relieved.

Fargo N. D Mon Ong Wife Rudy E. Dahl Annie G. Iverson Moorhead North Dakota

Miners Seek New Wage Scale in Anthracite Talks

Indianapolis January 23 The United Mine Workers name a special committee to meet anthracite operators to negotiate a new wage scale before the current agreement expires April 1 The miners aim to set a new scale by conference and agreement The notice then shifts to a soft hoax advertising Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm as a catarrh remedy with a price and seller details.

Ely Droggivta Ely Brothers Warren Indianapolis Roosevelt All Drugeists Ely Bray Warren Stract New York

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CG. W. Railway H. & Burt Hab DR. Wilber Schallenberger Chiago 1Il Logan House Ofice Shallenberger Great Western Y. P. A. OF Evangelical Association Mel Monday Mrs. Burger Loo Curt Cers AM Nn Wellington Street L. Survay W. HH. Marshall Alien Street Howash South Street Bader West Fifth Street Stevens C Street John Averill West Ninth Street Rev. Cole Miss Weyand W.S. Reremiey Kingsley Street TF. Wilson Patemnan Made H. G Beeman Eiston Suburban Gas Michigan City Roger Nauman Gilbertvile Dairy Association Kasehit Thee Gilbertviile Dairy Association Madison Square Garden Jefechil America United States Postal Insurance Mary Tilzer Frank Keapp H. Waterloo Boyd Jotn Glesler Chris. MuUsch Dliseh Land Bagke Fach Alitseh Christopher Bilitsen Bagio Carl C. Bickley Iowa L. Enn Ae Ae LOGAL Hoga Twaterloo Kas Turkey Pioneer Ariatos Hites Armat DR. Harding Washington, D. G Diocese Trinity
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