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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

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Devastated District Hit by Storm Leaves One Dead

In a devastated district a single death and about a dozen injuries were reported as winds hurled debris, blew people against trees, and crushed them between partitions. A stock car was carried through the air and set down without harm. pictures captured scenes as houses sustained severe damage. Shoes were blown off horses and scantlings driven through buildings. The Daily Reporter representative found survivors and described the strange conditions.

Daily Reporter Charles City Cite Weonta Awfm Fiord County Waite Hewit& Baldwin Tom Kelley Henry Uddebrand Tunis Noesthlele Gregory Herbert Givgory Gregory Lit Mr. Gregory Des Moines Fisher-Stevens Munday Gregorss Min Gregory Waterloo Bert Gregory Herrick B. Clark Leafy Wallaam Christina Nickeles Jon Nickeles Rhoda Martin Waterloo An Noah Knapp Fourth Street W. W. Noble Herman Wendt Herman Vollbrecht Ible Wendt Clark Spurbeck Merman Wendt Boeck Drath Chris Boeck Augusta Hannemoon David Kitcher Bocel Shafer Bocek B. C. Wiltse A. M. Hansell HA. Drestler Howe Freeport Wiltse Margaret Styne Denver Colorado Arthur Bassett Huxel

Des Moines Tornado Rips Charles City Area Homes

The cyclone struck Sunday afternoon, injuring residents and destroying about fifty dwellings and barns. Mrs. J Wright and son Ralph survived in a cramped dining room as the house split. Boeck died at his Charles City home. extensive losses, insurance, and disaster relief efforts follow across multiple properties and families.

Brandau Mra. J. 2 Wright Ralph Tom Attuck Myrs- Wright Ebert Town Mutual of Des Moines Amelia Bettin Town Mutual Kelly Bros Ha Mosdorf Arthur Hunter August Huxel W. B. Williams Jessie Dow Joe Blunt Shas LeCour Fred Powell ML Hansell H.A. Drestler Freeport August Sylvester Albert Frieberg Bi Tsaad Miller August Ebert Herbert Gregory Helary Gregory Ful Wmn Muller Oscar Thomas Wm. Brandau J. Z. Wright Rhoda Martin Aod Noah Knapp W. W. Noble John Nickeles W. T. Harnadt Wally Nelson Slack Mutual Adam Millar Hate Oscar Towner HB. Swant Nane Woahuch G. S. Waite Halt Debbing Hecht & Goldwin Wm. Noeluick Frank Brandan Henry Hildebrand Chris Beeck Augusta Hannemann Otto Paul Boeck Nashua Erick Teck Medford Oregon Imma Frieburg Buffalo Mia Tom Frudden Charles City Frank T Harrick Mre

Town and Township Health and Local Accidents Report

The crops progress well and cultivation is advanced. Mrs Herman Evers was badly injured at a feed mill needing amputation. Wallace Porter injured by a garden rake. prognosis improving. Postmaster Roush in Chicago. Mrs Trimble in Des Moines hospital. Local women attend Epworth league and Sunday school conventions. Miss Nellis Risinger had tonsil surgery.

Herman Evers Wallace Porter Roush Chicago Trimble Methodist Des Moines Will Risinger Lary Crouse Epworth League Clarksville

DUNKERTON Build Progress on New Water Works

DUNKERTON reports progress on the new water works project. Mrs. Theodore Koch improves after a recent illness. Hon. M. E. Hunter returned from Canada and visited Des Moines. The town eyes a planned new switchboard for the local telephone office. C. D. Vaught and J. P. Nelson met Grundy Center officials about quarantine laws. Reverend Trimble preached at New Hartford.

Theodore Koch M. E. Hunter Canada Des Moines Progressives Jand Allison Mesars C. D. Vaught J. P

Gas light replaces kerosene at Christan church

Community notes recount several town visits and events from the week. W W Bain installed a gas light at the Christan church, improving over kerosene lamps. Residents report gatherings, lectures, and church activities across Rowley and nearby towns, with plans for a memorial lawn party, flag day observances, and a penny-raising project for the Cemetery association's fifth anniversary.

W. W. Bain Christan Church W. A. Albert M. FB The Christian Church Ladies of the Christian Church Jud Albert Neil Smalley Mt Auburn Vermont Geo. Broeffie Clifford Griffin Guy Steinbrook Academy Vinton Cedar Rapids A, McLeish Wi H. Tracy Jesup John Rowse Robert Shillinglaw Cedar Falls Geo. W. Thompson Jackson Miss Hines W. R Schiller Corps of Brandon Geo. Sieclawan

Mrs Hinkle Party Visits Rector as Illness Arises

Mrs E T Hinkle of Evanston with Mrs Smith of Cleveland and Rev George W Hinkle arrives for a visit. Mrs Hinkle falls ill after arrival and shows some relief with rest, friends hope for a rapid recovery. Mrs South heads toward California. George Lichty line purchases vacant lot at East Fourth and Walnut from E M Storm Co for 6000 dollars. Storm also bought from Anna K Smith.

E. T. Hinkle Evanston George Lichty Linn E. M. Storm & Co East Fourth Walnut E. M. Storm Anna K. Smith

Campaign expense law tied to primary filings

In Iowa the expense reporting rule requires every primary candidate to file a certified statement of campaign receipts and expenditures with the county auditor within ten days. Penalties range from fifty to three hundred dollars for noncompliance, with twelve candidates already filed by the sixth day after election.

Des Moines Thia Elk. Rice Burddy Frank T. Bentley CG. A. Draper Charles Plummer WF. Teisinger Bepnlogton Owens Waterloo J.J. Owens John McQuilkin Mith Samet Bono Mt. Vernon Ellis B. Wilson G. W. Virden Vaird G. B. Jonson WA. Blough Board of Supervisors

Fire test with local fire companies and auto from Corn Belt garage

A Tuesday afternoon drill saw Waterloo and Marshalltown city council members witness a test run by two local fire outfits and a Corn Belt garage auto. The alarm from box 46 triggered a 55 alarm, bringing in both stations and equipment.

Corn Belt Waterloo Marshalltown East Side West Aide Company

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