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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1907

Page

4

Raymond and area mark Fourth with visits and revelry

Sunday and Fourth of July activities fill Raymond as residents host relatives from Waterloo and Barclay. Visitors include Mrs. Wm. McVey, Miss Catherine Parker, Miss Florence Lusted, and many others. The festive day features trains bringing crowds, no major accidents, and Dr. P. L. Marble returning home after a three week stay.

Hewitt Wm. McVey Hawn Catharine Barclay Most Frank Barron Waterloo Glenn Parker Paerence Crail Victor Phillips Hasteton Chariey Bates Mies Yetta Vargaton Russ Catharine Smith Thomas Smith Xis Barclay Fred Brown Frank Douglass Little E Suor Des Moines G Young James Douglass P. Li Marble Liscomb Tusa Amtes Myrtle LaMott Briehtda Gaston and James Hdwards Jamie Thautauqua Theodora O'Keefe Driver Lynn Smiths Herman Kohl Grey Hugi Minnesota Kohls

Health Claims for Foley Kidney Cure Spur Testimony

A Mesneia Pennsylvania resident, Ire W Kelley, credits Foley’s Kidney Cure for restoring health after years of kidney and bladder trouble and wasted medical money. The Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute notes praise for five days of lectures by Ulysses Grant biographer Charles B. Landis and Cedar Falls education advocate Miss Florence Ward.

W. Kelley Mensneia Foley Wangler Bros J. . Joder

Danger in Delay Warns of Kidney Trouble

A Waterloo Iowa reader letter promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a safe remedy for kidney problems. Henry Burk notes his wife improved after one box, with relief from irregular kidney action, distressing pains, and discolored urination. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo sells the pills nationwide.

Bright Reyes Dean Waterloo Henry Burk Mulberry Street Iowa Wangler Bros’ Drug Store Uise Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Thlian Raided Cars and Police Hearings

Italian suspect Thom as Jeslous taken into custody for breaking and entering Illinois Central carry near the river freight depot. He was bound over to the grand jury under 400 bonds after a preliminary hearing. Various locals faced fines for drunkenness disorderly behavior and vagrancy as police processed arrests in a busy session.

Thomas Jeslous Illinois Central Cary A. B. Kepford Thone Frank Kinney John Cox Fred L. Waugh Harris W. D. Polock Herman Obergh Minneapolis Will Lee Chicago Will Renniser Frank McCann Frank Elliott Dubuque Fannie Baum Dell Shannon Elmer Wilson W. H. Smith

Wife and Spouse War Sparks County Injunction

Wilbur L Betts seeks a temporary injunction to keep his wife Cora A Betts from taking their son outside the county and files for divorce. He alleges cruel treatment, violent fits, and property claims, while the child remains with his sister in Cedar Falls. The case names Joan Shurtz Marie Neishardt Karl J Bates Addie M Bodamar William Jenson and Pearl Adams. A storm wrecked a Tabor church organ and damaged crops with no injuries reported.

Wilbur L Betts Cora A. Betts Waterloo Albert Joils Temata Kossuth Plaiutimyavera Joan Shurtz Cedar Falls Marie Neishardt Cedar Falla Karl J. Bates Oelwein Addie M. Bodamar William Jenson Dunkerton Pearl Adams Tabor Missouri

Obituary for James Star of Black Hawk County Iowa

James Star aged about 89 died Sunday night from a stroke after a long life in Blackhawk county Waterloo Cedar Falls Linn county and Blackhawk county. He was born April 11 1818 in Cheddar Somerset England and lived as a butcher and market gardener. Survived by J W Wilby sisters Mrs Jemmies and Mrs Morley John Star and niece Mrs B M Traphagen. Funeral at 2:30 Tuesday at 718 Vinton Street conducted by Rev Hull burial Elmwood.

James Star Chédder Somersetshire England Jesse Star Plate Duridas Canada Waterloo Cedar Falls Blackhawk County Towa Linn County Star J. W. Wilby Hit Jemmies Mary Blorley Massachusetts John Star Richmond Ind B. M. Traphagen Vinton Street Hull Elmwood

Wedding in Willard Hall Unlisted Yet Arose Great Interest

In Willard Hall at 10 30 Monday morning Rev Dr H G Beeman of Walnut Street Baptist Church united Mamie Reiphart of Cedur Falls and Jon Shurtsz of Gedur Falls. Attendants were Lola Lichty and William Shurd a brother of the groom. The bride is granddaughter of Christian Neinhart. The groom resides in Marengo Town and has worked in Cedar Falls for two years. They will live at the corner of Third and Iowa streets after the 4 10 o'clock car return.

Willard Hall H. G. Beeman Walnut Street Baptist Christian Neinhart Marengo Town Cedar Falls Iowa

Fire in Syndicate Block Coal Bin Sparks Alarm

Sunday morning smoke and a faint fire alarm from the Syndicate block coal bin triggered a dispatch to station 16. Fire wagons and ladder company arrived but found only smoldering coal dust with water poured over the center mass while workers shoveled to prevent spread. Dr Boyce and W A Slippy reported the smoke and notified the west side station.

Syndicata Boyce W. A. Slippy

Impromptu Dunkerton Wedding At Recorder's Office

William Jennon and Miss Pearl Adais were married at 2 00 PM Monday in Dunkerton by Rev George Enoche. The ceremony in Recorder Plimmer's office drew reporters courthouse workers and local women, with a bouquet of sweet peas presented to the couple as thanks for the surprise ceremony.

William Jennon Pearl Adais George Enoche Dunkerton Recorders Court House Plimmer

Storm sinks boat. one woman drowned near Council Bluffs

A severe storm on Lake Nahaws capsized a boat carrying five, including Mr and Mrs Clarence Stallard of Council Bluffs. Mrs Stallard drowned. others were rescued. Fire damaged part of the Childrens Lane Manufacturing plant with about $20,000 loss.

Council Bluffs Conno Bluffs Lake Nahaws Clarence Stallard Cornell Bluffs Wolfa Childrens’ Lane

Interstate Rock Island fare cuts Iowa Minnesota travel

Passengers in Iowa and Minnesota may travel over the Rock Island route for 2 cents between Iowa and Minnesota stations starting July 7. Waterloo to St Paul or Minneapolis drops from 3 to 2 cents per mile, with Waterloo to Cedar Rapids distance redefined, and a new 10 cent minimum ticket. Conductor charges may apply for short distances, while other interstate rates await further instructions.

Chicago, Rock Inland and Pacific Railway Waterloo Iowa Minnesota Rock Island Cedar Fally Cedar Raplis

Liquor shipments restricted under Iowa tax law

Iowa agents of express companies halted C O D liquor shipments after Judge Pollock voided a mandatory order. The July 4 tax, $600 yearly, targets express firms handling liquor, restricting intrastate shipments and requiring proof of licit dealers. The change drives cross state bottling through nearby breweries.

Iowa Consignor Aid Consignee Towa Breweries

Chicago Cash Grain Markets Report With Cattle and Hogs

Chicago prices show hogs opened near steady and closed down five cents with mixed and butcher grades around 5.76 to 6.12. Cattle opened steady then strong while sheep started ten cents lower and ended weak. Local markets list weights, items, yields, and produce like eggs butter oats and potatoes with regional rates for July in Watertop Iowa.

Chicago Seeries E Bawley Beraw

Bank Robber Arrested Rumor Stirs Dubuque Police

Dubuque police were stirred by a circulating report that the last unapprehended Masonville bank robber, William Gadbois, was arrested in Beloit Wisconsin on July 4. The tale followed a confession by Barney Hankey linking Gadbois to the March 7 1907 robbery. $2000 stolen money was recovered after Hankey’s confession.

Dubuque Masonville Beloit Wis William ‘Gadbors Wisconsin Sherrie Hennessy Manchester Pallee Pickley Gadbois Barney Hankey Haigen Banden Moore Hensen Gardtbois

Local Store Promises Value on Manila Rope and Wines

C M Berkley at 302 West Fourth Street advertises a large stock of Manila hay rope and wines offered at bed rock prices. Reading as a storefront promotion, it emphasizes value and variety for customers in a compact, period tone.

Manila C. M. Berkley’s West Fourth Street C. M. Berkley's Weat Fourth Street Co. M Berkley C. M. Berkley West ‘Fourth ‘Atreat

Ten Percent Dividend Declared by William Galloway Co

The William Galloway company held its annual meeting in the offices Monday morning with a favorable report of the year’s business. A ten percent dividend was declared, and prospects for the next year are described as highly profitable. The firm reports a contract for the entire output of a cream separator factory in Southern Iowa, strengthening current operations. Reporter E L Cortat of the Courier notes a summer vacation plan following.

William Galloway Company Iowa

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