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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1906
Page
4
A vast audience in the coliseum heard Dr. Geo Stuart in the afternoon and Dr. Dawson in the evening, with estimates between six and seven thousand attendees. The free will offering reached $75 as both sermons, rich in humor and earnest persuasion, drew strong praise and devotion from listeners.
Miss Stella Totten, a telephone operator for the Iowa Telephone Co, collapsed on the Melan arch bridge after a shift in extreme heat. She was cared for by a friend, then taken home to 602 West Fourth Street. Her condition improved with rest and a planned camping trip to recover before returning to duties.
Frank Clark Henry, sole son of D. G. Henry, died at his East Waterloo home Sunday after heart trouble. Born September 13 1874 in Mount Vernon township, he lived in Blackhawk county most of his life. He leaves his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Dickey and Bertha Henry. Funeral at the family Logan avenue home Wednesday at 12 20 PM, Rev. J. A. Baker officiating, burial in Mount Vernon township.
Mrs Willard Lantz returned from Deaver Colorado after visiting her son Albert and relatives in Boulder. She witnessed the Denver Elks festival parade where Town Elks took second prize for float and costumes. Iowans dressed as farmers with corn field wagons, Mrs Elks in countrified garb tossing corn to the crowd. Snow from nearby mountains and heat of 90 degrees highlighted the spectacle which Mrs Lantz greatly enjoyed.
Sheriff Caldwell and deputies raided Soren sen Rasmussen and Madsen premises in Cedar Falls seeking illegal liquor. Warrants charged frequent sales, but no hootch found. Watch set as temperance groups vow to stop bootlegging. Also notes Ware Chapel Sunday school picnic at Denver with transport details and low fares for scholars. Central officials report worker shortage in car repair. wages raised but recruitment scarce inWaterlon.
An early 20th century ad touts Oring Lagative Fruit Syrup for asthma relief and bowel stimulation with claims of irritation-free action. Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed by Wangler Bros Brady Bros and Westveer in Woestveer Brenneck with supposed cures, noting J Monen visiting Nashua for real estate business.
The Chicago Great Western Railway settlement grants Waterburg city a permanent injunction blocking embankment raises beyond specified limits. City Engineer surveys set the standard height. company may proceed with necessary reconstruction, costs paid by defendants, case dropped on payment of all costs.
Mrs C A Vorbeck died at 1:00 PM at the Tuuilly home 716 Fowler street after months of lung tuberculosis. Her one year old daughter Viola died recently from the same disease. The body will be moved to Goose Lake Clinton county for burial beside the husband and two young children after services at Fairview cemetery. The family leaves a husband and two small children aged 3 and 5.
A Waterloo couple Miss Bessie Gosnell and D C Stager married Sunday afternoon at Waverly in a quiet ceremony. The bride works at the barber shop in the basement of the Blackhawk National Bank in Waterloo. They announced the wedding after arriving in the city last evening and plan to establish a home soon.
A girl was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Herbert Pett at 1608 Jefferson street. She is the fourth generation in the family with grandparents J. J. Knapp and others named in Waterloo and Union townships. Local health notes mention a patient cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. Nearby market data, weather and livestock quotes from Waterloo and Spirit Lake areas are included, along with social notices about local residents and a baby girl born Saturday night.
The Fairbank View notes Herb Everett is in Waterloo employed locally. R.8 Doud and family visited E Ay Wetbel, returning to Waterloo Monday. Ruth McIntyre visited Waterloo Friday for a short stay with relatives. FLA Kilnger called in Waterloo Monday.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe monthly regulator and cure for female weaknesses including kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief from back pain and inflammation and offers samples free, with the product sold by druggists or mailed from The Mother Gray Co. in LeRoy, New York, for 60 cents.
Miss Elia Eply of Waverly planned visits with Rev and Mrs L W Bock. G W Dawson returned from a week of business in LJHnore. R Davia came back from an over Sunday visit with his Clarkeville parents. A twelve pound baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Q L Lewis at 806 East Third. Miss Clara Kelly of Forest City visiting her brother M H Kelly. Miss Faye Hampton of Chicago arrived for several days with her brother Raymond R Hampton. A marriage license issued to A H Waterman and Josephine M John Son. J E Bratuober of Seattle visited G A Bradley in this city. John Kechter returns from a northern states vacation with Bradstreet. Charles S Barber and wife visiting CG W Knoop, returning to Estherville. C D Kern back from Wichita Kas. Preliminary beating of Frank Mayo postponed to tomorrow at 2:00 PM in Justice Howrey’s court.
An old advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe and certain remedy for consumption while warning against unknown preparations. The yellow package is claimed genuine and sold by Wangter Bros. The clipping also notes social visits in Denison with Mrs HL F Zeising and Miss Belle Bartholomew of Chicago visiting at the same house.
Wm Welzlich and Geo Meyerhott inspected Vista stock while Meyerhott hosted friends from Maxfield for a jovial visit. Frank Magee suffered a milk-hauling breakdown causing sour milking issues. Fred Meyer aided harvest in O'Brien county. North of Dunkerton farmers held a threshing meeting. result pending. Welzlich moved seven hog loads to Waterloo for 610.94 dollars, proving his practical farming acumen.
M Ford, a well known contractor, announces the erection of a 60 by 166 foot warehouse built of Pur ington block brick for pipe tile cement brick and other materials. The three story building will be near railroad lines and is expected to be among the largest in Cedar Rapids this year. The move signals a major expansion for the city. Meanwhile Christian Endeavor groups rode the Cedar River on the launch Wav ketua and returned to Chautauqua park for Dr Stewart's lecture after supper.
Mansfield Pa resident Tra W Kelley reports kidney and bladder trouble cured by Foley's Kidney Cure after two years of illness and costly doctors. Wille Platt, son of Rev Geo Platt, involved in a runaway Saturday when a horse attached to C M Beal's ice wagon bolted after a locomotive engine. only harness damaged.
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