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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1907

Page

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Court of Honor sued over policy collection in local report

July 28 notice reports the Court of Honor being sued to collect a policy held by A Evans. A death by own action is listed. Weal J fourth street young ladies held a pajama party and rode a streetcar at about 10 pm. A Waterloo syndicate bought the H B Allen farm of forty acres for 30000 dollars. J W Miler elected president of the Waterloo Typographical Union. W Dawson bought John Smith eighty on Independence road near the city. July 29 fire damaged buildings on Dunkerton resident Rude’s farm. Woodmen of the World delegation attended a monument unveiling at Dubuque for deceased members.

Court of Honor A. Evans Fourth Street Waterloo H. B. Allen J. W. Miler Waterlow Typographical Union W. Dawson John Smith Independence Road Sundey Wuh Rude Dunkerton Dubuque

Busy Waterloo social notes span visits and travel

Mrs Walter Cardin and daughters visit relatives in Boston while Frank Walsh of Chicago plans a month here. Many locals travel to Dubuque Minneapolis Cedar Rapids and Chicago. A license to wed issued to George J Miller and Mary Frost. Hospital news reports appendicitis surgery for Humphrey Cordes and routine medical updates.

Walter Cardin Boston Frank Walsh Chicago Mire Addie Bussey Bee Dubagqua Cas, Fox Minneapolis Mia May Starr Dubuque Oe Yves Rose’ Basgatt St. Pt Mir Add S. B.reed George J.’ Miller Mary Frost Waterloo Eldon Risher Henry Buckley Flenda PK. Smith Cole- Davis Company Chicagd Humphrey Cordes Firnational Bank Charles Ezra Phelps Hahnemann Medical College Menigine Black‘hawk County Withiama G. Builth Iowa: Telephone, Company Anna Smith Joral McGiaison Canada Huttalo Los Angeles Souther Union Pacific Vancouver Seauiie Tapoa San Trane Viseo San Jose Santa Barbara

Lydia Society Meet With Miss Hiotse Raymond at Chautauqua Park

Announcements list social gatherings and meetings across local groups Cedar Hive and Waterloo Hive with times and locations for July events. Alleged coal land conspiracy case heard in Milwaukee as Guy D Gott and six Milwaukee men face federal charges connected to Colorado activity.

Lydia Society Hiotse Raymond Chautauqua Park Ladies of Cedar Hive No Waterloo Hive L. C T. M James Hutumel Kulp South Street Milwaukee Wis United States Bloodgood Guy D. Gott Federal Grand Jury Colorado Casa

Local accidents leave several burned and injured in Waterloo

A series of incidents in Waterloo leave multiple people burned by hot coffee and acid as lids fail and vessels leak. Mr Chaffee suffers severe burns to the face and arms. Paul Smith sustains a severe foot burn from leaking acid. Maurice Zelday fractures his left arm in a bicycle collision. Dee Kennedy bruises hip and leg after falling from a bridge. Kennedy later requires care and recovery.

Chaffee Paul Smith Waterloo Smith Maurice Zelday Abe Greanberg Zelday West Waterloo Anio Dee, Kennedy Vinton Fifth Street Bi ‘Leighton City Hall Kennedy

Strike due to copperhead snakes in West Virginia fields

In Holliday's Cove West Virginia on July 29 reports say a snake infestation in a mining or railroad region has led to fatalities. Local oldtimers recall blasting in railroad construction that forced snakes from rock crevices into nearby fields, prompting warnings and safety concerns.

Boy dives from mill window to river in daring feat

J Robert Wise, a 19 year old boy, leaped from the top window into the river below amid cheers from hundreds of onlookers on a mill race. The professional high diver praised the dive as first class, noting only a slight fault with foot placement. Wise surfaced safely and swam to the riverbank, receiving mixed reactions from the crowd.

J. Robert¢ Wise Wise Pople Professional Patterson Carnival Company Hédia Istrugh Bob

Three fall into Cedar river near Norfolk. boatman rescues

Three men fell from a boat into the Cedar river Sunday afternoon near Norfolk. A launched man aided by others pulled them from the current. they were drenched and muddy, one nearly unconscious. The incident drew help from a nearby launch as the group was cared for and taken ashore.

Cedar River Chapman Norfolk Bortons Southern Railroad North Carolina Canpman Jamestown Exposition

Local notices and railway updates from Waterloo era

The bulletin lists visitors such as Linn Cousins and his brothers from Alden to Epworth, plus Mrs. Lullloy and daughter from St Paul. It notes personnel moves and vacations among J C hoppe workers, a private car with General Manager Mohler in Waterloo, engine crews on engines 1820 and 1827, coal shipments readiness, deep water wells at the shops, and various shift changes and layoffs among firemen and engineers.

Maxwell Epworth Linn Cousins Alden George Fred Cousins Waterloo AC. Lullloy St Paul F. Zigler J. D. Degan Norman Belt J. C Cherokee Y. F Marti Ion Shorts Vicaton A “W Aurliea Hada Iowa Barr, Reisner H. E. ‘Deib Banton

Three Judges Busy Motions In District Court Hearings

Mrs Sophie Nash of Cedar Falls seeks divorce after twenty one years of marriage citing cruelty and habitual drunkenness. Judge Platt and Judge Ranster hear motions in minor cases and salary disputes while ex judge Blair handles juvenile court matters and farm management notes. A temporary injunction restraining husband Thomas C Nash from premises is sought as part of the case and Hewitt estate details are disclosed with a $4506.67 consideration for a 13 fifteenths undivided share. Morris Zeldis injured in bicycle accident breaking left arm at the elbow.

Platt Ranster Independence Property Mutual Insurance Blair Manchester Childrehrin Jidgé Blair Haa Makina Gradt “Prige Mra Sepie J. Nasi Cedar Falls Bas Thomas C. Nash Shaw Criel Knoxville Plainig Laura Alvin Floyd Ora Tmo Cout May

Automobile Notes Show Waterloo Draws Visitors for Sunday

Sunday attracted many visitors to Waterloo garages as residents from nearby towns spent the day in the city. Dr Chafee, Fred Ciik, W J Butoligt and others arrived from Waverly in cars, while O H Mitchell, John Ferricks, Dr Beckman, and David Mitchell joined from Grundy Center and La Porte. Local families and travelers from Osceola, Oelwein, and Fredricksburg also visited, sharing rides in several automobiles.

Waterloo Dr. Chafee Fred Ciik W. J.’ Butoligt Waverly O. H. Mitchell Hia Franklin John Ferricks Grundy Center Dr. Beckman David Mitchell Laporte Savera Deys Dr. Cole Fred Field Alfen Hough Oelwein Bulokoar Howra Dave Willette Fred Arika Garr Fowle Clarksville Wateriolo Golding Fredarika

Police Court Proceedings Highlight Family Dispute Fines

In a morning police court session Judge Van Metre fined two men ten dollars and fifty cents each for disturbing the peace after a family quarrel escalated. A separate case saw William Towsley released after denying claims of assault over a sandwich price. Additional hearings involved a 19 year old accused of larsony, later freed due to insufficient evidence. A notice at the end advertises a will proof in Blackhawk County with John T. Coolidge.

Chas Weldon William Towsley Patterson Carnival Towsley Albert Spobr Larseny Ma Gto Soir Sycamore Fifth Streets Purington van Metre State of Iowa Blackhawk County Saib District Court John T. Coolidge M. Bentuby

Markets in Chita July 20 cattle and sheep receipts

The cattle market opened steady and closed steady to strong while hogs left over yesterday totaled 1,769. Sheep and mixed butcher meat markets showed varied quotes with values near 6.50 to 6.97 for heavy and bullock ranges. Estimated receipts for tomorrow around 20,000 cattle and hogs, with stock market activity at 1:30 from New York stock exchanges listing key rail and industrial shares.

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Market and commodity prices from Waterloo district

The Waterloo market summary lists prices for produce and livestock including potatoes at 22.00, butter at 23 cents, lard at 36 cents, eggs at 12 to 16 cents, flour around 2.40 to 2.70 per unit, and various hides and wool values. Also noted are common and preferred U S Steel figures and general goods trading details for Monday in late July 190T.

SUTTER AND EGG MARKETS IN NEW YORK

New York July reports show egg markets steady with receipts 10,502. Butter and creamery products quoted. butter at 24 cents, creamery goods steady. Market notes mention renovated and renovated 2B ties, with receipts 7,607. Weather described as cloudy and coal concerns noted.

New York N.C

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