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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

3

Jurors Drawn For February Term In State Cases

Court reporters list jurors drawn for the February term as Judge Platt orders their service on February 24. The county plans a grand jury on March 24. State cases including Daniel Stager, D. F. Cannady, and Dolly Graham set for the opening day, with bond and jail arrangements noted.

Ultlo Platt John Hotham Second Ward Waterloo Peter O'Connor Poyner John Wilson Cedar Falls Weick Ralph Newell Union Township G. A. Bateman D. P. Schrock Orange Township P. F.kins N. J. Booth Big Creel Meers Daniel Stager D. F. Cannady Dolly Graham Stager Jolly Graham Afteen Conrady Srand Mears

Assessor Win and Rural News from January

On January 2 27 Assessor Brown concludes work with ten sections daily, having completed most of the town. The Hile family at the O Keefe farm is quarantined for mild smallpox. Ed Hess sold ten black Angus steers averaging 1200 pounds to Grant Cares. Art Agnew and Grant Carnes buy cattle in partnership. Fremout Story assists farmers with a gasoline buzz saw. School board met Saturday with all members present a three member committee was appointed to inspect grounds and report next meeting. members are O E Gain George Walker and John Ortner. W N B Hersch gate praised. J J Meter moved cottonwood and willows along the road. A grand surprise party for Mrs Joe Holdiman in Dewar Saturday night.

John Stewart Des Moines Mary Belo Fairvahk John Ortner Webster Seattle Wash John Father Hast Cat Mountain Idaho Washington Alaoke Dawson City Annie Hobertson Charles Meyer C. W. Smith Davenport Thomas Carnes Citizens House William Sadler Winwort Barclay Matt Glun Poyner Willard Waterloo Fred South Dakota B. P. Birdsall H. Sweet Bre- Mer Birdsall Blackhawk Buchanan Pickett Elk Teddy Henderson O. K Congress Ador Albert Fuchs Albert Brown Hile O'Keefe Hess Grant Cares Art Agnew Grant Carnes Fremout O. E. Gain George Walker

Thompson sale draws large crowd at FP Nupbel farm

On January 27 a vast audience attended the sale of Mr. Thompson at the FP Nupbel farm. Gol. CG. Phi fer assisted Thompson’s sale, who plans to move to Kansas to start a new home. Butter price holds at 32 cents monthly. 1907 milk deliveries and monthly butter values listed. A basket social at the schoolhouse Friday January 31 invites all to judge a floricultural contest. Laura Kans, teacher. Contenders include Adel Storay Ada Rice Bertha McMillen Zien Rice Addie Storey. Mr. Crozier visited Wednesday. J. P. Presba to keep the store as is. A family in No. 8 Barclay under quarantine.

Lee Thompson Gol. CG Phifer Kansas Laura Kans Adel Storay Ada Rice Bertha McMillen Zien Rice Addie Storey Mr. Crozier Wednessay Ire J. P. Presba No. 8 Barclay le Quaran

Bennington News In Short Ailing Wetzlich Recovers

Wetzlich has been very ill with the grip affecting the brain but is now recovering. Mr and Mrs H Oltrogge celebrate the birth of a baby boy. Meyerhoff suffers an inflammation of the left ear. Maile sold two steers to Waterloo parties. J Kurtz Jr and Chris Notting cutting wood for themselves and others but are laid up due to a broken circular saw. Miss Hilda Bredow returns from Buchanan county visit Friday.

Wetzlich Dr. Isom Jana H. Oltrogge BrOoke Meyerhoff G. PF Maile Waterloo J. Kurtz Jr Chris Notting Hilda Bredow Buchanan County

Grip of sickness and local social notes in Mt. Vernon area

Pupils of Rev. Bradow suffer from the grip and are confined at home. Local happenings include detours from a runaway near Dunkerton, farm telephony inquiries, residents visiting Denver, dances in Boies, a Thimble Bee session at Loren Ostrander’s, and social events at the Garton Home Circle. Notables: Mrs. Westphal at Mayo, Frank Wilson headed to Oklahoma, and chickenpox illness and family gatherings noted among residents.

R. N. Simpson Boies Vernon Thimble Bee Loren Ostrander Joe Garton Home Circle Frank Wilson Oklahoma Westphal Mayo Hospital Rochester Robert Anderson Kenneth Cook Fred Webster

Local notes from Gilbertville and surrounds

Residents report visits and ailments across the community. Stubenrauch kin from Streator arrive to see family. Mrs. Anna Stubenrauch remains seriously ill. Peter Wester family stricken with grippe. P. Apel visits Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz and H. B. Weber attend the 16th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bromengchenkel at Eagles Center. Philip Fried of Waterloo visiting friends. Laurenitis society holds meeting. next gathering planned for March first. Gilberville Dairy association directors set meeting for Feb 1 to recruit milk haulers and discuss butter tubs coal and cash. Many others reported ill with Stippe. Joseph Reuter and Jon Schmitz visit New Hampton to see the Mett Millar family. County Supervisor Math. Demuth at Gilberville. plans large stock, grain and implements sale on the 8th. Peter Bah will occupy the farm as tenant after the sale. Theodore Nis and Miss Elizebeth Arend announced for marriage. Geo. Bernard injured eye from emery wheel sparks. treated in Waterloo.

P. Stubenrauch Streator Stubenrauch Anna Stubenrauch Peter Wester Grippe P. Apel Waterloo Wenul Friedt P. J. Schmitz H. B. Weber Peter Bromengchenkel Eagles Center Philip Fried D. Moore Laurentis Society Gilbertyiile Dairy Association Joseph Reuter Jon Schmitz New Hampton Demuth Gilbertyilla Peter Bah Psale Theodore Nis Elizebeth Arend Geo. Bernard Sparks

Scoles Gone to Knoxville in Alcohol Offense

Dick Scoles of Cedar Falls was brought to this city after being found intoxicated near home. He had been sentenced to Knoxville for a term at the asylum but was released on good behavior, then drank again and was jailed after midnight Sunday. The case was sent to Judge Platt for action, with Cedar Falls residents mobilizing support. An event program of over $300 value was planned for the evening.

Dick Scoles Cedar Falla Knoxville Thenebriate Asylum Marshal Enlow Cedar Falls Laporte Knights C. W.lber Caldwell Case Judge Platt Dla

New Evangelical Church Plans Rise at Lafayette Avenue

Building committee approves a new 600 seat Evangelical church on Lafayette and East Paris, replacing the frame structure. Expected cost 15,000 to 16,000 dollars with a basement for parlors and Sunday school rooms, work to begin when excavation starts and occupancy planned for late summer.

The Evangelical Association Fuchs Ellin J. G. Ralston Lafayette and East Pars Avenue Nev. Bauerfiend Hie Euasnual

Knights of Pythias District Convention in Waterloo

Delegation from there will lend enthusiasm with music as Waterloo hosts a district convention. Knights of Pythias lodge preparations say nearly 400 visiting knights and around 700 total attendees, with many from the district and state meetings. Shel Rock and F L Witt plan to bring at least forty members and the Shell Rock Band to boost the event.

Waterloo Knights of Pythias oMeets Shel Rock F. L. Witt Aistrict Shell Rock Baand Tide Atats

Waterloo House to Stage New Attractions Next Week

The Waterloo presents a varied program starting with romantic tints and a secret work followed by a banquet and speech. On Monday night the play On the Sauwanee River will be shown with Fred and Eds comedians opening a week long engagement. The venue offers all new attractions, grand stage equipment, and the De Grosy orchestra. Ladies free opening night with a 30 cent ticket for paying parties before six.

Sauwanee Waterloo Fred Edd de Grosy East Side

Death Claims Him Monday Evening on Logan Avenue

An obituary item recalls Harry E Turner born March 19 1890 in the city, who died Monday at 6 50 pm after weeks of brain trouble. His parents George R Turner and Mrs and Miss Hallie Turner survive with a sister also noted. Funeral set for January 29 at 4 pm at Logan Avenue residence with interment in Fairview cemetery. Additional notices honor Nancy A Hafar and include resolutions by Relief Corps No 15 praising her service and mourning her loss.

George R. Turner Logan Avenue Harry E. Turner Park Row Chicago Harry Turner Hallie Turner Peart Turner-Dawson Effie K. M. Jones The Universalist Church Fairview Cemetery Nancy A. Hafar Yan Robert Anderson Relief Corps Grand Army Advocate City Emma Whitenack Julia V. White Tulia Kerr

Northwestern Slow to Agree on Waterloo Transfer Plan

Shippers press for a two railroad transfer at Hicks between Chicago Great Western and Chicago and Northwestern. Rail officials discuss agency terms, with commissioners pushing for interchanging facilities. Northwestern delays, details unsettled, platforms prepared for possible transfer work.

Waterloo Hicks Chicago Great Western Chicago and Northwestern Gonda Northwestern Chicago Great Western Railway Company Great Western

Fears of a Death in Waterloo Case Prompt Inquiry

William C Carey of Providence seeks records on his sister Mary Carey said to have died in Waterloo after marrying Elmer Wilson and leaving a three month old son. City officials, undertakers, and marriage records fail to confirm details. Police aid sought for trace of the Wilson family and any burial or vital records.

William C. Carey Capwell Street Providence Rhode Island R. C. Thompson Mr. Carey Hisister Mary Carey Elmer Wilson Iowa Waterloo Thompson Wilson Cdupil Blackhawk Rimer Wilson Cedar Falls

Concrete Bridge Ordered for Fifth Street Across Cadar River

City council approved a concrete steel arch bridge across the Cadar River at Fifth Street to replace the existing steel structure, with plans by City Engineer Wilson. The project, costing about 100000 dollars, requires open traffic by November 1, 1908 and completion by December 1908, while the old bridge will move to Eleventh Street. The decision prompted debate on public referendum and contractor bidding.

Cadar Fifth Street Eleventh Street Miler, Hildebrand, Brown Rath Engin T. Wilson Trafic W. R. Franch Firth Park Avenue Fourth Street Old Bridge Bervice AE Tilth Street Gadar Poestbie Virden Creek LaFayette Street CO. T. Wilson

Chickenpox Detected in Waterloo Family and Local Arrests

A Waterloo winter sees illnesses typical of children with several measles cases among near fifty year olds. John Sims family at 1525 East Fourth Street reports a 40 year old case of chickenpox. Chas Williams, colored, was arrested Monday for street sidewalk spitting. a $7.50 fine was suspended on good behavior.

Chas Wiliams

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