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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1908

Page

2

Not Guilty Verdict Stuns Court In Stager Case

After a tense wait the jury returned not guilty for Daniel Stager at 6:45 a m. The scene at the depot followed with his wife Mrs Stager learning the verdict and preparing to depart to Fort Dodge to join relatives. Stager vowed to abstain from liquor and thanks and relief flowed through courtroom and crowd.

State Jane Daniel Stager J. c. Murtagh Witness Central Port Dodge Defense Flepor Bushaud Tilght Lquor

Special Dubuque to Litchfield Train Demonstrates Waterloo Spreaders

A Waterloo manufactured Litchfield spreader train travels from Dubuque to Madison prompting wide viewings in Waterloo. The journey showcases thirty freight cars each loaded with manure spreaders, decorated with flags and bunting, while farmers inspect a running engine driven spreader car. County expenses from the Stager trial estimated at least 1413.60, with attorneys and mileage rising as cases proceed.

Dubuque Wisconsin Illinois Waterloo Miners Central Datiel Stager Ernest von Scheyek Portland Oregon Justice Court Daniel Stager Dolly Graham D. FP Can ‘Nady Estertain Attornneys Maurice O'Conner J. G. Murtagh D. Kern Serong O'Conner Murtagh Ivast

Town and Township News Roundup for February

Local notes report January butter at 35 cents and milk at 1.654% per 100 pounds. A Dewar dance, moves of Sadler and Shaukis families, a son born to Lanigan and Wise, and Willard’s hiring to Robert Gibson are noted. Spelling contests at Barclay and Dunkerton draw praise, with Miss Nirth, Miss Benderig, and Clara Koester highlighted.

Dewar Ben Shimp Laporte City Frank Risse Sadier Lester and Son John Rise Will Sadler Nusbel LeMarg Duchenan County L Isard Paradise Thompson Waverly Coffey County Kansas Jessie Schmitt Eagle Township Billy Nesfield Hermin Rudolph Lester Creamery Dewarwall Mary ‘Kunkel Granville Illinoia al. Fuchs Barclay Sarah’Nerth Hagel Benderig Ce Ada Marklies Clara Rodster Dunkerton McDonald Iowa America

Local Notes From Barclay Area Highlight Community Life

School events and contests feature Miss Misa McDonald of Waterloo as a top state speller. The column notes visiting friends, farm moves, road conditions, a farewell party for Miss Mary Kunkel, and a Catholic church wedding. Obituary for Milton Dewald and various social visits round out the week.

Misa McDonald Waterloo Barclay Milas Taylor McDonald Lena Hannah Ortner Jessie Schmitt Winnie Helen Connelly Fairbank Charlie Schmitt Dakota Fred Willard Fred Parker Mary Kunkel Granville Dewar Hall A. Fuchs J. P. Koester Louis Jensen Bennington Joan Penne Lanigan Farm Narelay Alligon Club Council Bluffs Pooretty

Raymond area social notes and visits summarized

Raymond and Waterloo residents share visits and social events. Charley Bandfield, Chas Bingham, and Lulu Pheffer attendings, school box social at Poyner with fifteen dollars raised. Numerous visitors move through Raymond, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Laporte and Denver, including the Hobsons, Waterfield, OConner, Kratz, Smith, Tringer, and Washburn families.

Charley Bandfield Waterloo Glen Parker Chas, Bingham Raymond Woods and Pheffer Poyner School Lulu Pheffer Abs Wm. Waterfield Peter O'Conner Dina Krat Charles Britzman Jubilee Laporte Neuses O'Conner Ella Hobson Geo. Waterfield Cedar Falls Lusted Nick Clarens Air F. A. Sewick Avis W. CG. Washburn Lindsay California Washburn

Pastor Takes a Bride in State Center Wedding

Rev George L Shear of State Center wed Mrs Hattie Robinson of Reinbeck at the residence of Mrs Janes Taylor in Hembeck Feb 26 The ceremony was performed by Rev T A Trincible a college chum The couple will reside in the parsonage at State Center and friends expect continued success in their ministry

George B. Shear Hattie Robinson Dike Janes Taylor Hembeck Fen George L. Shear State Center Hate Taylor Robinson Reinbeck T. A. Trincible Shear Upper Iowa Darsonage Iowa

Village Man Recovers After Long String of Ills

Anion Beck of Eagle Center returns to town after a 40 day quarantine for smallpox and a prior July accident that fractured his right leg in three places. He suffered months of confinement and crutches before illness struck again as he recovered his mobility and freedom.

Anion Beck Eagle Center Beck Gs

Death of Mrs Adeline Shane in Waterloo

Mrs Adeline Shane died at home 620 Bowler street Waterloo after a complication of diseases. She came from Waverly recently with her husband James Shane who worked at Northey factory. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at Re Hoag and the body will be taken to Waverly for interment.

Adeline Shane Delask Hee Homme Bowler Street Shane Waterloo Wavarly Herisband James Shane Waverly Vanmyers AR VanMyers Kangag City Plainfield Welter Thompson Cedar Rapids Mr. Thompson

Local Social Notes From Waterloo and Nearby Towns

Mrs W W Gallup visited sister Mrs A V Turner in Waterloo on Saturday. George Dowald of Poplar Minnesota and W D Donald of Staples Minnesota attended Milton Dowald's funeral on Wednesday. Lewis of Waterloo was a Sunday visitor. Frank Wathaway and Miss Lonnie Hight left for Winnebago Minnesota to resume studies at Parker College. Mrs Lonnie Kraft returned to Jesup after visiting her mother Mrs Flora Higbee.

G. N. Schmeltzer Lone Tree A. J. Parnham Reinbeck Frank Urns F. Murphy W. F. Nichols L. C. Ludlow Nichols Verna Brown Washington Brown Mayme Donwoven Fairbank Emil Webber Barclay Maurice Brown Del J. A. Biers Schmitt Charles Trebon M. E J. J H. D. Leehey Knights of Columbus Outwern August Deavis Maynard S.lehmkuht S. E. Moore Independence Ida Wolgamot Gedar Rapids Edwin Everett Nicholas Myer Hazleton W. A. Elliott Milton Dewald Fairbank Cemetery Mra. W. W. Gallup Mra. A.V. Turner Waterloo George Dowald Poplar Minn VW. Donald Staples Milton Lewis Frank Wathaway Lonnie Winnebago Mian Parker College Lonnie Kraft Jesup Thunsday Flora Higbee

Blaze at Owl Café Sparks Grease Fire in Kitchen

A grease fire ignited by JBlaze while burning soot in the Owl Café kitchen spread briefly to a stove canopy and pipe. Firemen and bystanders assisted. the blaze was confined with minimal damage to the restaurant on Hast Fifth Street near Water, owned by F A Hazelman. The incident occurred about 9:20 this morning.

Owl Cafe W.quackenbush Arthur Colby Quackenbush Fifth Street F. A. Hazelman

Two Fires Saturday Reported in City

The fire department was summoned twice within 26 minutes on Saturday. Sparks from chimneys ignited roofs at Alfred Longley and Mrs Wm Stewart residences, causing minor damage. February fires totaled six with combined losses under $2,000, including a frame barn and several homes.

Arstatari Alfred Longley H. EL. Williams High Street Williams Wm. Stewart Hast Ninth Lafayette East Side Enfayette Sycamore Street Ted Brown Gaseden Row A. Hawking James Miles Geotohrer John Riley East Second Avenue Box 381 Owl Cate Fred Eickelberg Hast Tifth Street Wally Atove Gt Vra H. L. Willians

Stolte five dominates in Laporte bowling clash

Stolte's strong five defeated Laporte's squad at their home alley in a 192 pin margin. High rollers Ballheim and Betts led the visitors with 187 and 167, while Linorte Frost and Stoy paced the locals with top scores of 205 and 498 respectively. Return match set for Laporte Monday evening.

Stolte Laporters Lapierte Vin Jeanne Focalsy Ballheim Betts Balthelay Batts Stoy Barr Stélla Laporte Linorte Frost Braltheim Thummel Waterloo Mungon Jackman Stalta BOF

Creditors gain small balance as assignment reports totals

Assignment administrator Philleo filed a second report detailing receipts of 11,161.99 and payments of 4,069.58, leaving 7,093.11 for creditors. Dolly Graham’s case slated for trial. jury assignments underway with multiple cases set for March and April, including Steger and Harbings matters, as court expedites proceedings.

C. B. Barria Philleo Beneft Steger Dolly Graham Appia J. EB Lla Morris

Gilbertville Dairy Assn January Report Shows Output

The Gilbertville Dairy Assn reports January operations with 1,084.05 pounds milk received and 8,240.00 pounds of butter made. Butter fat totaled 4,267.00 pounds, yielding proceeds of 1,982.92 dollars. expenses and balance bring total to 1,810.27 dollars. B Kascht and J L Clark signed.

J.B. Kascht I. le. Clark Gilbertville Dairy Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dan Stager Mrs. Stager Ratisser Manchieter Platt Enginger Kyle Court House Feounty Walter E. Kyle Batlie Munger Litchfield Key City Thief City von Schoyck Eo Oo Dunkerton Val Harry T. Wishee Eigaretter Salvatiog Army Gilbertville Oes John Herrman Elizabeth Delagardelle Parkston S. D Henry Delagardelly Youngs Eugene Marion Michael Delagardelle Katherine Herrman Parkaton Mary T Bernardy Minnesota Henry Berend Waterlao Otto Hackbarth Nick Berend Tresato Katie Berend Ohd Higberts Price Trey M. Dy. Philleo Gourt Cannady Casele Ransier Oltrogge Reed Killerlain Va Gallowayta Evane Shanks Brooks Asquith Bros Bentley & Merrick Wester Royal Reserve Tharp Illinois Central Highland Nobles Heskett Vas Campbell Gilbertville Dairy Assn B. Kascht J. L. Clark W. Sewell Shell Rock Wm. Galloway
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