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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

Page

4

Death Visits Home Burial At Aurora Iowa

Mrs Clemency R Smith wife of Charles Smith died at 12 10 Monday morning at her son H E Smiths home 1612 Sycamore Waterloo. She was born December 3 1820 in Essex county New York and had four children Walter predeceased her with sons H E B Smith of Waterloo and Orson Smith of Butte Montana and daughter Miss Minerva Knapp of Duluth Minnesota surviving. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from the home Rev Beeman will conduct burial in Aurora.

Clemency R. Stifth Charles Smith H. E. Smith Sycamore Street Smith Essex County New York Walter H. EB. Smith Waterloo Minerva, Knapp Duluth Minn Orson Smith Butte Montana

Town and Township Notes on Local Life and Events

Local items report a Seattle visit by Duncan Anderson and his stance on immigration, school boards discussed tank re adoption, a Kalinske Kingtas wedding celebration, new road superintendents appointed with Grant Carnes declining, John Hayes taking control of the township, potato bugs threatening crops, Miss Whitney and others visiting South Dakota, and birthday greetings for Mrs. Margaret Carnes.

Jona John Englert Atory Seutuls Duncan Anderson Here Seattle Pacific F. M. Shippy W. F. L. Smith John Hayes Grant Carnes Jon

Confectioner Goes Bankrupt in Waterloo Assignment

W R Patterson assigns for creditors to Frank G Wilson. Liabilities listed at 479.06 with assets as cigars tobacco candles and fixtures at 511 Lafayette. Notable claims include Waterloo Theatre Co 150 National Cash Register 80 Courier 1 50 Times-Tribune 1 50 and Citizens Gas Electric 2103 among others.

W. R. Patterson East Side Opera House Torday Frank G.wilson Lafayette Street Waterloo Theatre Co Mr. Wilson National Cash Register Co Courier Wm. Welty Times-Tribone Model Post Card Co W. ©. Schoallian Waterloo Candy Co Waterloo Bottling Works Martin Bros Windsor-Purity Candy Co Des Molinas Pure Wood Candy Co Warren-Jenkingan Co St. Louis C. W. Wilson

School boards meet on first Wednesday in July

Sept Elliott of Blaenawk county schools says annual school board meetings will be held on Wednesday July 1, with reports from secretaries and treasurers revealing each school’s condition. The public holds the first Wednesday claim, but meetings on the first of the month are legal. Elliott urges boards to meet on the first day monthly. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Jacob L. Jacobsen and Hannah J. Sorenson of Waterloo. Knute Peterson left for Indiana. Minselle Frank of Eldora is visiting the P. J. Martin home.

Elliott Blaenawk County Eliott Jacob L. Jacobsen Hannah J. Sorenson Waterloo Knute Peterson Indiana Minselle Frank Nf Eldora Towa P. J. Martin

Dubuque Couple United in Morning Nuptials

Miss Agnes M Kolf and Frank ly Schublin of Dubuque wed Monday at 9 30 a m in a ceremony conducted by Rev Father H H Folkenbrock at his East Park avenue home. Edward P Peyron served as best man and Dela Schublin was bridesmaid. The groom, a Dubuque clothing merchant, and the bride, a Times Journal bookkeeper, shared a breakfast at the Irving hotel. The couple’s relatives Altha and Finis Cobb and Dora Munson plan a visit with grandparents in Indiana, with a Chicago layover en route home.

Dubuque Brie oMee Times

Divorice petition filed over cruelty and home seizure

Mrs Daniel W Maloney filed for divorce alleging cruelty and health decline after a June 1896 marriage in the city. A temporary injunction blocked her husband from entering the homestead at Railroad addition lot 7 block 7, while alimony of 50 per month and title to the home are sought. The case will be heard in September.

Art Linvalid Daniel W- Maloney Judge Platt Pialadife Railroad Addition

Electric Park Vaudeville Show At Orpheum Tonight

The Orpheum theatre presents a new bill headlined by Conn Downey and Willard with 4 Fantastic La Dells Chris Lana and Billy Durant. Two performances daily at 3 00 and 8 30. DeGross concert band will appear as a free attraction all week. Take Sans Souci car to park. Also reports on a worker shocked by electricity at W P N line and political chatter from Washington about the Republican chairmanship.

Orpheum Theatre Conn Downey Willard

Bergen Estate Barn Destroyed by Lightning Fire

A storm Saturday night struck the Bergen estate farm southeast of Marion, setting the 10 by 100 foot stock barn ablaze. W. H. Hanna worked the farm. the barn, reportedly emptied of valuable contents, burned to the ground.

Bergen Estate Bergen Mcrison W. H. Hanna

Y M C A Committees Form For Fund Campaign Tonight

The Y M C A outlines a half year campaign to raise 26000 for improving quarters. Jameson chairs the committee with Arunkie Bragdon Burt Drinkman Benedict Bentley Bernbrook Bovee Bandfield Boges Brooks Bruna Brumner Blakley Huchan Black Cascaden Chap man Coldwell Cropper Cotton Thigs Hardy Clark Frank Hishmey Elston Edwards Elghmey Fowler Fowler Ferguson Fisher Graham Galloway Groat Hildebrand Hady Hexie Hoxie Hoover Hartman Howrey Clingworth Johnson Jenks Jameson Joder Johnson Knudson Kingsley Lich ity Lamson Liffeng Logan Lovejoy Lathrop Marsh Merrian Miller McFarlane McBihinney Marants Mc Williams MacBuchron McCartney Manhard Miller Mullan Nesl it Worthey Newton Peek Parrott Perrin Pike Pickett Powers Park Puterbaugh Plums Rainbow Ridenour Rector Rath Rowell Rohde Stewart Sage Shoemaker Shares Stilleco Smith Schrader Sedgwick Siberts Small Tuthil Thompson Vale Vaughan Wilby Wilson Woodtames Young Young Men committees, with teams led by Armstrong, Palm, Fawkes, Sharp, Roadman. Supper served this evening at the M G A auditorium, plans for the drive to begin July 1 will be discussed.

WW. R. Jameson J. W. Ar Unckie J. HB. Bragdon Austin Burt J. H. Drinkman P. L. Benedict S. Bentley H. O. Bernbrook D. W. Bovee H. M. Bandfield BE. A. Boges W. Wi Brooks W. H. Bruna C. W. Brumner Blekley Af. A. Huchan James H. T. Fisher I. M. Graham Wm. Galloway J. M. Groat B. J. Hildebrand EL. Johnson Knudson C. L. Kingsley Geo. B. Lichity C. G. Lamson J. D. Liffeng W. C. Logan A. B. Lovejoy F. H. Lathrop W. W. Marsh Merrian George B. Miller W. W. McFarlane F. F. McBihinney F. L. Marants Geo. B. Mc Williame A. MacBuchron F. H. McCartney BE. Manhard Herman Miller C. W. Mullan G. A. Neshlt H. G. Worthey M. L. Newton E. E. Peek W. F. Parrott M. J. Perrin George E. Pike C. BE Picket J. A. Smith DB D. Schrader George EK. Siberts W. LW. Small J. §. Tuthil R. Thompson Samuel L. Vale J. RB. Vaughan J. W. Wilby D. J. Wilson Jg. D. Wilson G. O. Woodtames C. Id. Young

Tear Down Holland School in Waterloo

Two workmen began razing the Holland school on Mulberry Street near East Fifth to clear space for a modern structure to house a manual training school and high school assembly needs. The 19th century landmark, built 1874-75 under R A Whitaker and others with secretary Lewis Lichty, will be replaced as the city reshapes its educational facilities. Florence Verhaven visited relatives in Vinton Sunday.

Holland Mulberry Street East Fifth Street Waterloo R. A. Whitaker C. J. White J. , Gates W. H. Cutler J. L. Cooley W. H. Colburn Lewis Lichty

Edward Arthur Lichty dies after long illness at home

Edward Arthur Lichty died Sunday morning at his home 318 West Seventh street after a yearlong illness from a humorous growth and complications. Funeral from the house Tuesday at 2:90 conducted by Rev. Frank Cole of First Methodist. Burial will be in Wimwend. He was 46, a piano turner by trade, survived by his mother, one sister Mrs F. Hy McMillan of Waterloo, and other relatives.

Edward Arthur Lichty Cyrus W. Lichty West Seventh Street Presbyterian Hospital Lickty Blackhawk County FP. Hy. McMillan Waterloo Wea Seventh Street Frank Cole First Methodist Church Wimwend

Olive Guy Injured by Wire Hoop on Brataher Street

Seven year old Olive Guy daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Guy on Brataher street fell Saturday afternoon over a wire hoop breaking both bones in her right arm below the elbow. Despite pain she remains cheerful and hopeful for a swift recovery. Mrs S W Mentzer died June 22 at McClosky North Dakota leaving husband and daughter. Mentzer family has long been in the city and recently moved to North Dakota. Dick Sweeney a trainth engineer on the Dubuque division is in Freeport for a couple of days.

JM. Coulter Geertsen Mulberry Street T. H- Geertsen Jennto Amelia Geertsen George John Geertsen L. Peterson Gertle Nelson Mra. Christensen Elma Ars. Russnessen Albert Olive Charles W. Guy Brataher Street S. W. Mentzer McClosky North Dakota Dick Sweeney Dubuque Freeport Elmo Bateman First Baptist Church Grace M. E. Church

Establish New Church in Barclay Township Receives Resident Rector

Rev. Father Francis Kopeckzy now heads the Barclay church near Dewar replacing Father Horsfield of Jesup as resident rector for the expanding congregation of about 130 members from 42 families. The move reflects growth and aims to boost local activity and Waterloo entertainment plans. Miss Joyce Dilts of Des Moines, Drake University graduate, visited J Newton Smith’s home at Chautauqua Park, performing rare selections. Henry A Wilson returns to Denver for vacation after travel from Freene.

Barclay Francis Kopeckzy Barclay Township Dewar Horsfield Jesup Father Kapeckzy Misa Joyce Dilts Des Moines J. Newton Smith Chautauqua Park Miss Dilts Drake University Montel Henry A. Wilson Freene Denver Colo

The Markets Today Lamson Brog and Co Waterloo

Grain, provisions, stocks and bonds update with special attention to cash grain. Listing shows locations Sycamore and Oca plus contact numbers for Waterloo. Market names include C B, and phone references 383 and 940.

Hay and Straw Prices Edge Down As New Crop Approaches

Hay deliveries were light at week start while market remains well supplied. Prices show weakness with a tendency to fall as the new crop arrives. Timothy hay around 9.00 to 10.00. wild hay 6.00 to 7.00. straw loose about 6.00 to 6.09. straw based at 5.00 to 4.00. Report notes overall softer tone and steady supply.

Chicago Cash Hide Market Holds Steady Week Prices

Chicago June 24 Illinois markets report light receipts and firm prices across hides and oats. Cured hides No 1 and No 2 show steady quotes while Green hides and Calf hides move within narrow ranges. Live stock receipts forecast at 6000 cattle and 2300 sheep with hogs around 3000. Local personalities include H. A. Davis of Oelwein visiting Davenport and W. W. Pierce ill.

Chicago Fras H. A. Davis Oelwein Laventure of Davenport W. W. Pierce Reuben Helm Janesville Cherney Brown Manson, Laws Ghfeage Jane

Cattle and market notes from Independence and Clinton auctions

Market watchers report cattle opened steady to higher with mixed and butchers steady to higher prices. Steers and heifers showed light gains while some lots remained weak. Receipts tomorrow projected at 17,000 head as Armour’s Brown and Hoge were noted visiting relatives and returning soon. Hazel Cass and M Cheney linked to local social activity. Lovejoy returns from Manchester on legal matters.

Flog Marecety Henry Buckley Dubuque George QC Kennedy Clinton Brown of Armour George Brown Hazel Cass Sumner G. Lower M. Cheney Sans Souci

Waterloo Markets Quiet as Summer Trading Opens

Waterloo notes general market quietness on the horse market opening with little business for heavy weights and lighter trade in medium classes. Cattle and hogs show low prices. poultry demand firm. grain deliveries slow. wholesale houses adopt Saturday noon closings starting July 1. several local residents and events noted including a marriage license and social visits.

Waterloo Alghe

ARRESTED IN CHICAGO ON WATERLOO ROBBERY CHARGE

Kalfah Govinco, an Italian interpreter, was brought back from Chicago to Waterloo to face a charge of breaking into Mateo Gianeto’s home on Commercial Street and stealing about $40. A witness placed him entering and leaving the residence Saturday, with the case postponed to allow defense counsel. Bond set at $200. Govinco, about 20, has a Chicago family and formerly worked as an interpreter for the Illinois Central.

Kalfah Waterloo John Govinco S Talian Mateo Gianeto Goyinev Uncle ‘Central Spacial Maurice Welsh Chicago Illinois Central Depot Chidk E. A. Leighton Govin Mears Govinco Glaneto

Prominent Jesup Wedding Details at Mason City

Miss Marlon Sheridan and Mr. Ears Nichols wed at Mason City in a ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheridan. Rev D BE officiated amid a bowery setting. After a wedding breakfast guests joined a short honeymoon trip before returning home at 224 Michigan Avenue Mason City. Out of town guests included Mrs FP Hasbrook Geo Hasbrook and Mr and Mrs C N Nichols of Independence C Arle of Bsilstow and W B Lyons of Weter laa.

Testip Charles Sheridan Marlon Sheridan Ears Nichols Mason City D. Be, Reader Jesup Michigan Avenue Hasbrook Geo C. N. Nichols Independence C. Arle Bsilstow W. B. Lyons Weterlaa

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