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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
7
In Des Moines June primary results, Allison gains and Cummins losses shown by district. Majorities by district list Allison with a total 10680, highlighting declines in districts two and four and gains in seven, eleven and ten. About 200000 votes polled by Republicans, within 25000 of 1996 congressional totals.
A fragmented report presents district by district vote tallies for Allison and Cummins across counties and districts. It notes that Allison supporters’ estimates of the result were reasonably accurate and introduces a table detailing votes for Senatorial candidates by counties and districts.
ROP bulletin notes corn and barley acreage shifts with good prospects for oats and winter wheat. Des Moines reports June weather improving overall crop outlook despite rains and worms. Obituary for Clara Angeline Guyer of Manchester, IL, with funeral details and relatives listed.
The Woodmen picnic in the city on June 26 promises free entertainment from morning till night with a grand parade, balloon ascension, contests, and a league baseball game between Waterloo and Knocheuk at Cedar Park. Prizes include 60, 40, and 26 for various events plus a grand Woodman ball. Delegations from northeastern Iowa are expected.
Announcement today previews the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West show visiting Watertoc next Saturday. The act, billed as the OK 401 Ranch in miniature, features real cowboys Indians cattle and horses from the 101 Ranch empire, with more than one hundred Indians, multiple railroad cars, and a day of street parade and matinee and evening performances.
Cedar County authorities seek J B Courts and Maude Courts in a seven year old Buelah Jones abduction case. The couple described as white man about 36, 5 9, 150 pounds with light dyed hair and mustache and Maude Courts Wilateo 26, 5 2, 120 pounds. A photograph of the child from age three is included. Arrest and hold order requested by Cedar County authorities.
Joe Klingaman records $446.95 spent for the poor in April and May. April costs were $235.20 and May $211.73. A year earlier charity outlay was $563.55, with $316 in April and $247.50 in May, yielding a $116.60 saving for 1908 over 1807.
The bi centennial gathering of the German Baptist church in Nes Moles is selling nearly 200 tickets at the union, with 60 000 expected on Sunday in Des Moines as the conference runs June 3 to 17. The movement began after persecutions in Würtemberg and support from William Penn led to establishment in Germantown Pennsylvania. Orange township church counts over 400 members, with Waterloo followers smaller. Excursionists travel early morning. most depart at 8:00. Immense preparations mark the capital city event.
The settlement committees report county treasurer accounts for the first six months of 1908 show funds in good order. Total on hand across special, corporation and general funds amounts to 378,492.04, with detailed balances listed for County Ema State revenue Fayrare College and various district funds. Delegates and committeemen from multiple townships are named in the roll call, including Waterloo Cedar Falls and Mount Vernon areas, as well as numerous named individuals.
Geo W Haydlett a longtime Laporte figure and former mayor died this morning from acute lung congestion after a brief illness. Born 1837 in Indiana, he came to Laporte in 1869, served as postmaster, sheriff of Blackhawk County for five terms, a state legislator, and councilman. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Public notice lists Union committee position with W J Ballentine named as candidate. No delegates or election details provided in readable text. Further readable fragments mention official dates and procedural notes pending.
Ed Pennsy has sold his 30 acre farm on Main Street to Walter Balsley for 6500 dollars including crops. The Balsleys will occupy the premises. Penney partners with W P Spash to form Spash Penney Investment Co with Waterloo HQ. They plan land ventures in Texas Panhandle. Penney may spend much time there. Mrs Penney is Spash's sister.
William Groom and Annie Groom's divorce was finalized after the court dismissed the plaintiff's petition and granted the defendant a divorce on cross bill. The couple, parents of two young sons, faced custody changes with the elder son given temporary custody to the plaintiff under probation officer A. B. Kepford. The article notes the defendant’s role in supporting the family and mentions custody details and location of here.
Election results from twenty eight precincts select the highest vote getters for county Republican committeemen and delegates. Names include H A Snyder J E Bragdos T B Sedgwick M Hillman C L Kingsley W R Johnson and many others across West Ward Second Ward Third Ward and Fourth Ward with Cedar Falls listings.
Hd H Webster chief dairy division of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke in Water Friday with J Shea of the Creamery Journal and Kimballa Dairy Farm among others. He urged securing an annual 910 000 Iowa appropriation to advance the dairy industry and praised candidates for supporting the measure. He had been at Ames hiring C L Mitchell for work with state creameries and planned to move on to Chicago.
Near Dawn Dave Heiple faced state condemnation of 20 cattle with only four diseased, slaughtered for inspection at a local plant. Inspectors confirmed most stock was healthy, leaving Heiple to sell at stock prices far below value and prompting calls for state accountability and correction.
P. J. Martin announces Waterworks amusement committee signed a contract with Parker Amusement Co No 1 to provide a week of entertainments in the city. Dates not fixed but slated for late August or early September. Proceeds will benefit the association.
Ringling Brothers manager Picott was in town arranging two exhibitions this summer. He secured railroad and municipal agreements to stage the show here in August and to tour principal cities of the state and coast.
Wigniman vs carrierus in Justice Hilde prind court concerns a two year old suit seeking one half of two claims from sale of a 90 acre Hudson area farm. Tilagion allegedly entitled to proceeds. Law for plaintiff, Williams for defendant. Four jurors to hear case after two were excused for heat.
The ninth annual convention of the Joint Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers convened in Davenport on June 6 with over 1,003 delegates. Delegations from Dubuque Cedar Rapids Clinton Burlington and Keokuk arrived with their bands. Grand Counselor C. R. Rohde of Waterloo said the order is prospering with new councils. The Town jurisdiction added 280 members last year, its largest gain ever, and the financial report showed excellent condition.
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