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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1906

Page

3

Cupid Found The Way Out Elopement In Marshalltown

Georgy Means a Tama boy and Miss Brokhausen of Tama eloped to Marshalltown after parental objections. They married by Justice Clark at 1 06 am Monday, after a late-night license, with Mrs Means aged 19 and Means 22 on July 4. The couple fled from Tama to Gilbert after a quarrel with the bride’s family.

Marshalltown Georgy, Means Tama Gilbert May Drakhausen Tame Toledo Justice Clark Means Thompson Wfe Meany Dell McCord North Wourth Street Lounsberry Clark McCord Homie Tamu Seil

Weather Grop Bulletin Highlights Week’s Crop Conditions

The week ending June 11 saw daily average temperatures about 3 degrees above normal with uneven rainfall, deficient in much of the state and heavy in the northeast and south central districts. High winds reduced surface moisture, but corn progress is excellent. hay and oats face some damage from dryness, but overall conditions remain favorable for crops. county figures show corn 94 percent, wheat 95, oats 98, barley 96, rye 97, potatoes 101, tame hay 92, pastures 95.

Yeporta

Boy Narrowly Escapes Gun Accident in Nashua

Bert Jenness almost died when a hunting gun slipped from a stove rest and discharged. The bullet entered his left hand near the little finger base, passed through the hand, and lodged in the wall, according to Nashua report from June 12 special.

Nashua Bert Jenness

Funeral of Stephen Carrigg Held at St. Joseph’s Church

The funeral for Stephen Carrigg was conducted at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 9380 a.m. Tuesday by Rev. Father Cooney. The church was filled with friends of the deceased, a longtime county settler. Pallbearers included Peter Tally, Daniel Donovan, Thomas Greene, John Meany, J. Ryan, and J. J. Dunnyald.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Stephen Carrigg Father Cooney Peter Tally Daniel Donovan Thomas Greene John Meany J. Ryan J. J. Dunnyald

French Boy Escapes Refrigerated Car After Seven Days

Elwer Faure, an 18 year old French youth, rode seven days in a Burlington refrigerator car from Jews to Omaha with no food or water. Locked doors trapped him until railway workers finally released him upon arrival Monday afternoon. He was faint but recovered after a meal and care.

Omaha Nob Elwer Faure Burlington Omehs Fatre

Horse Killed After Runaway In Bradley Livery Incident

A Bradley Livery horse valued at $600 was killed after a Monday runaway. The horse and two others were being led by a Bradley man when they were frightened by a Reinbeck doctor's automobile. One horse broke its leg, others escaped in confusion.

Bradley Livery Company Bradley Reinbeck

Jesuits Defended Over End Justifies Means Claim

In a reader letter the Inquirer rebuts a Times Tribune editorial accusing Jesuits of teaching that the end justifies the means. The writer urges careful evidence, defends Catholics, and says vilifying an upright religious body is as corrupt as debauching the electorate.

Times Tribune Iowa Republican Party Cam Times-Tribune Times- Tribune Waterloo Inquirer

Lamont mill accident injures worker in gear entanglement

Vincent Zemanek of Lamont escaped death at a feed mill when his clothing became entangled in machinery. His overalls touched the cogs drawing his leg into the gear and tearing his clothing to shreds. A water wheel was pulled from his pack as his clothes shredded, leaving the leg badly lacerated. Katherine Powell of Omaha visits the Snow family.

Lamont Iowa Vincent Zemanek Mercy

Perkins Will Speak at Lenox College History and War Impact

Hopkinton June 1 A commencement program is under way at Lenox College. D Perkins will speak at 2:00 pm Thursday with past speakers Senator Alison and Gov. Cummins. The article recalls the college’s Civil War ties, a chapel monument, and a plan to raise endowment to meet a Carnegie offer of $2,000.

Hopkinton Lenox College Hoa Geo D. Perkins Alison Gov. Cummins Tte Iowa Cap [Tain Daniel Russell Pittsburg Henry Wallace Dairy County Delaware Dace Mary Walker

Dentists Elect Officers for Waterloo Club Year

The Waterloo Dental club elected officers for the coming year at a meeting in Dr. J. G. Bilde brand’s office. President C. M. Shane, Waterloo. Vice President C. B. Miller, Gedar Falls. Secretary and Treasurer C. W. Miller, Waterloo. A committee was set to plan topics and a busy year is planned starting in October.

Waterloo Dental Club J. G. Bildebrand Russell Lamson C. M. Shane Waterloo C. B. Miller Gedar Falls C. Ww. Miller

Hogs Die by Scores in Iowa County Farm Losses

Hogs die by scores as cholera or a choleralike disease devastates hog herds in the northern portion of the county and south Hardin. Fred Clark near Liscomb sustains the heaviest loss, with only seventy pigs left from a 240head herd. Additional losses are reported but smaller in number.

Marshalltown Hardin County Fred Clark Stanford Liscomb

Improvement Meeting Sets Next Steps for Funded Building

The board and contributors of the M. A. improvement fund met at the association building to discuss plans for a new building but could not finalize arrangements due to several directors being out of town. Architect Ralston presented options including a fourth story and extending the third floor for dormitories, with a decision expected at an upcoming meeting.

Association Ralston

Resisting an Officer Guilty in Police Court

Charles W. Dahl, a 1 merchant, was found guilty in police court of resisting Officer Fenstermaker after an East Fourth Street car crash last Friday night. The trial featured defense claims the officer was drunk, which the court deemed irrelevant. Dahl, who pleaded not guilty, was fined $15,839 and instructed to seek redress through proper channels.

Charles W. Dahl Merchant Paltol Fourth Street Henry Hyer Venstermaker Dani Dahl Oficer Fenster Maker Perry J. C. Murtagh Ben Swisher Fenster- Maker

Beautiful wedding unites Miss Israel and Morris Haf in Pittsburg

A wedding at K of P hall united Carline BeAtrice Israel and Morris M. Haf of Pittsburg with forty guests present. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and a six course dinner, followed by dancing. The couple will reside in Pittsburg after August 1, with the groom a member of Hell Bros. furniture.

K. of F Hall Carline BeAtrice Israel Aaron Israel Morris M. Haf Pittsburg Finepisree Davenport Aealian Lab Lohengrin Harry W. Israel Chicago Harry N. Israel Cedar Falls Stanley Freeman Fred. J. New Rer Harriet Nannette Israel Marian Freemaan Leo Hall lAeo Han Club Mendelssohn Hall Pittsboro Hell Bros Homestead Felix Hall Rudolph Hall S. Freeman Clara Sweitzer W. Israel M. Straus Fred. Newman Gra Fal Samuel Sommers Athun

City Council Debates Slaughtering and Rendering Ban

Alderman Switzer proposes abolishing all slaughtering and rendering houses within city limits to curb disease. The council balks at radical action, preferring gradual improvements and notice to managers, with Switzer withdrawing his motion amid heated debate. Other actions include a sidewalk deed offer by The Standard Company and street paving plans on Sycamore Street.

Alderman Switzer Switzer Virden’s Creek Bitt Switzer West Alde Ratt Switz French Standard of Company Sycamore Street Eleventh Street Mlinois Park Commissioners Chautane Lauritzen Brothers

Bennington notes and church events in June

June 12 reports evoke community life with visits of Rex C. H. Maxdorf. Wm. Tegtmeier to Kahoka district conference. Mrs. F. Shining to Cedar Falls. Grager of Jubilee returns girl from Maile. parsonage chickens tale ends with a rooster defense. Jubilee gold jubilee for Moxfeld Lutheran. P. Bredow attends Waverly orphan home meeting. $7,000 expansion planned with steam laundry. Rinderknecht silver wedding and daughter Martha’s Denver wedding. gatherings at Mixdorf and Sags. George Fink cleared from quarantine for smallpox.

John Poook Rex C. H. Maxdorf Monticello P. Bredow Wm. Tegtmeier Kahoka Evangelient Congregation Rev. Krels Evangelionl Eynadh North America Herman Poock Blaxfield Moxfeld Bremer County John Graning Orphen Home Association Waverly Wits M. Rinderknecht Martha Henry Notting John Notting Denver Rinder Kneent Plehler Frank Mixdorf Fred Sags George Fink

Waterloo Democrats Plan Big County Convention Plans

W. W. Marsh is expected to influence delegate selection for the state convention and county offices. Democrats foresee a crowded August gathering in the opera house with up to 1,500 delegates, planning seating from stage to balcony and arranging accommodations well in advance. Leaders like A. Wise and J. Caldwell are names in play, with Wade of Iowa City tipped for Congress.

Blackhawk County Femocracy Charles Ellett J. D. Caldwell Jef Packard Cedar Falls A. Wise W. W. Marsh D. G. Schmidt M. J. Wade Iowa City Recorder V. T. Sullivan J. ©. Murtagh John Ortner Barclay Opera House Lis Waterloo

Keokuk Surrenders Charter in Light Voter Result

Keokuk voters reject the special charter by 1 556 to 336 as debate and confusion over changes persist. Major W B Golling files a protest alleging printing errors in the ballot and cites legal questions that may be heard in court. Separate suit filed by Waterloo Mercantile Warehouse against Chapras and Costas seeks $190 for alleged rents on a 114 West Fifth Street building. lease began October 1, 1903, but space unused since March. Miller Williams represents the plaintiff.

W. B. Golling Waterloo Mercantile Warr House Company Gute Louis Chaparas James Costas Chapras Miller & Williams Plainthir

Senate panel backs higher pay for rural mail carriers

Washington June 12 the senate committee on postores ordered a favorable report at the KUL to raise salaries across grades of setter carriers in street delivery of ores.

Washington Senate Committee On Postores KUL

Local notes from Reinbeck and vicinity on July Fourth plans

The town reports various moves and visits including John Jacobsen leaving Nels Neilson for Wegnee shop, Myrl Green's illness in McCreary's, Dr Hathaway's improving condition, and Reinbeck delaying Fourth of July events. Guests from Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids mingle with local residents. several moves, business trips, and social calls are noted amid plans for a quiet celebration, a funeral shock, and local shop changes.

Shine Ohn Jacobsen Nels Neilson W. W. Wegnee W. C. Fearer Grundy Center Myrl Green McCreary's Dr. Hathaway Reinbeck Gwens Brothers Graves Jennie Smith Cedar Falls King of Clarksville Lanergan Waterloo Florence Powderly Cedar Rapids Dr. Beumer Keith Kohis Ghoyedan C. W. Troxel Des Moines Wong Propie Abs Henry

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Cupid Bride Weather Grop Bulletin Puneral Lamont Mae Katherine Powell Bone Mra James Snow Perkins College Dentists Dr. Klinebrand Marshall Hardin Charlas W. Dahl Caroline Atrice Israel MR. Morris M K. P. Hall Woodruffs Grintell Herald D. Woodruff Mra. Woodruff Wandsum Atyat Aidze A. S. Blair Manchester Quien Abel Bennington Blackhawk Hazel Verna M. Harris Qakes N. D Schmitt Trent Holgington Gelwein Biut Vincent Wellner Mary Paktwana George Nick Wellner Frank Keane John Barlow Fred Dewar Frank Smith Bave Theodore Meyer Kate Frits Mahilg Joe Meyer Fox Raymond Fox 14 Raymund A Amos Adama Palay John Kate Mia Sadie Lemley Oelwelh Keokuk Senate
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