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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
4
Local notes report a big Raymond Catholic celebration with a successful parade, generous ice cream, and fundraising. the Dunkerton Hudson game and county events dominated the Fourth. Burns, baptisms, and visits fill the week with church services and family gatherings across Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and nearby towns.
Long local notes recount Barclay residents gathering in Dunkerton for the Fourth of July events. Hon Sherman T Mears delivers an oration, while Gus G Reupke reports from Germany on sites, weather, and industry. Public notices detail Waverly races travel rates and summer travel specials, including Rock Island lines and Great Western offerings with sale dates and return limits.
Dr. MacArthur preached a sermon on Drowned With Many Crowns yesterday afternoon. The talk centered on three crowns the crown of revelation history and salvation. In a fervent earnest delivery he conveyed vital truths to the audience. Stanley Hall quartetette gave a well received concert last night blending four voices into melodic harmony. Miss Bender Miss Kellar Miss Louis and Miss Sproule received praise for clear tuneful singing. Mrs Parks trained the quartet and Miss Bender did readings with charm. Miss Evers closed the conference on The School and the Teacher s View of the Child s Life and Needs praised for educational value and practical guidance.
The Chautauqua management has completed arrangements for a splendid week featuring lectures entertainments and conferences. The Cedar Falls Concert band and the Hungarian orchestra will perform daily on the grounds. Theodore Thomas orchestra will visit the first week in September with a chorus of three hundred voices for the concerts.
W. Miller arranged arrangements for the Democratic State Convention in Waterloo. Local party organizers mobilize supporters and prepare the event agenda. Delegates from several counties expected to attend and set forth platform discussions.
Acting Chairman C W Miller and ex Congresss man Walt Butler take charge of Democratic state headquarters in Des Moines preparing for the August 7 convention in Waterloo. The Waterloo venue, a 6000 seat Chautauqua auditorium in a park, will provide open air comfort and hotel space. Miller stresses unity and solid party support for the nominee. Pamabasika performed with birds and dogs before crowds. rain forced an afternoon delay but a make up program pleased children. Laxative Syrup advertised by local stores.
At Home Park on Thursday crowds saw close heats in four feature races amid excitement. A smaller attendance was noted with expectations of about a thousand for the concluding day, while stock markets reported hog and cattle receipts and price ranges.
Dr MacArthur draws nationwide demand and vocal fervor as Bapt Seccombe quickly organizes an impromptu program for Pamehasika absence. Stanley Hall quartet charms the audience while Waterloo’s Mr Sindlinger delivers a double number, praised for purity and rich resonance. Miss Mabel Ferris offers a dramatic reading, promising more treats ahead.
Community brief listing residents visiting relatives in Denver and Spirit Lake, motorists returning from trips, papers filed for records, a gold watch found and returned, church visits by Father Reimer, cement shingles inspection for a large church, and plans for remodeling a hotel with the new Lesnn hearse site noted. Also mentions county attorney meeting and Waverly races scheduling with transit details.
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