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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1906

Page

8

Missing lodge member vanishes after three degrees in one sitting

Waverly reports indicate businessman Offutt of the West Side Coot Market disappeared after being initiated into Cad Fedow lodge with three degrees at a single sitting. He had arrived from Colorado four years ago and did market work. wife awaiting at home heard nothing since, community puzzled if foul play or sudden departure.

Waverly Offutt West Side Coit Market Cad Fédow Lodge Mr.Onitt Colorado West

Boy shot by friend near Larchwood on breakfast day

Two 14 year old boys, Orville Nichols and Eddie Partice, were implicated after an accidental revolver discharge at breakfast Monday. Nichols was wounded in the neck with the bullet passing through the left lung and lodging in his back, paralyzing his eyes below the lips. He was halted at Sioux City for surgical care, with Rev. H. P. Peterson arranging transport via through train No. E to aid the boy and his attendant. Orville Nichols, son of a widow, resided in Larchwood.

Sibley Muren Orville Nichols Larchwood Bis Chum Portice Sioux City H. P. Peterson Eddie Partice Loys Orville Nichols Larehwooit Hood Sald Sercombe Jerusalem Leamy Old Kesteven Devil Black Jones Mme Walt Bia George

Charles City Bank Makes Leadership Change

In Charles City on March 21 the estate of A G Case transfers interest in the First National Bank of the city to Ellis and Dlig. Ellis elected president. Jas A Case remains on the board. Directors named H C Raymond, William Mannsberg, James A Case, C B Ellis, and A B Ellis with no change in conduct or policy.

Chaves City Messrs. Ellis-S Dlig A. G. Case First National Bank of Ellis Jas. A. Case Messrs Bila & Ellis Cage C. D. Ellis H.C. Raymond William Mannsberg James A. Case OC. B. Eilis A. BE. Ellis

Directors Meet on Cedar River Park Auditorium Plans

Waterloo Chau tangua and Bible Institute directors convene this afternoon to discuss funding and improvements for a new Cedar River park auditorium in spring. Architect’s plan shows 4000 seating, expandable to 5000, and 250 to 300 on the platform with no obstructive posts.

Waterloo Chautangua and Bible Institute Cedar River Park

Rebuild Plan Aims to Shore Up Damaged Yard Facility

The archi tack team claims steel beams will strengthen the root supported structure at WHI Rebuild Yards while costs were used. Insurance adjusted losses from a lumber-yard fire about ten thousand dollars. The company will rebuild with safer design and expanded storage space, with most losses borne by firms represented in the city by Jameson French agency.

Architack MacEuchron & Ha Jameson French

Final report filed in district court on receiver duties

John N. LaBare, receiver for Equitable Mutual Life, files detailed transactions showing receipts of 24 774 15 and disbursements of 83 139 61 with a remaining balance of 1 504 54. Claims and attorney fees total 661 55 and 600 respectively. salary of 100 per month through Oct 1906 and continued through March 1906.続きを読む

John N. LaBare Equitable Mutual Life Aesteration Hut James BP. Sherman U.S. Fidelity and Trust LGB First National Bank Supreme Catre Commercial Bank Waterloo Savings Bank Comet

Pioneer Waterloo Merchant Dies After Illness

W W Ferry a pioneer Waterloo merchant died Tuesday night at 11 00 at his home 522 West Fourth street from paralysis of the heart He was born in Pennsylvania in 1883 and came west settling in Waterloo where he started a drug store on Commercial Street He was active in community and church affairs and left loyal friends The funeral will be Thursday with prayers at 1 30 and burial in Reinbeck after the Waterloo afternoon train

Jesus W. W. Ferry Waterloo Te Cilizong West Fourth Street Perry Way &Ly Ma. Faery Commercial Street Eest Forry Businhead Mr. Forry Pennsylvania Preport Tinois Iowa Forty Ferry A. Wilson Retubeck Mary 8. Wilson Denver Colorado Frank Davis Chicago Ninate Witton Uma Grundy Servica J. E. Johnson Reinbeck Great Western

Palmer Sues City for 3000 Over Sidewalk Fall

Georgia E. Palmer sues Waterloo city for 3000 claiming injury after slipping on a snow and ice covered sidewalk at Franklin Street and Oak Avenue. She alleges the city allowed the path to become dangerous and slippery, causing a fall on February 24, 1906, injuring her arm and back. Attorneys for plaintiff are Jesse Gonge and H. S. Boles. for defendant B. Swisher and John Williams.

Georgia E. Palmer Waterloo Sun Franklin Street Oak Avenue Tranklin Street Jesse Gonge H. 8. Boles Pialitin B. Swisher John Williama

Local notes from La Porte City and surrounding area

The La Porte City column reports social visits and travels of residents including Charles Burgess and family, Jim, and Misses Gingrich and Kahter. It notes plans to Colorado or North Dakota, a Catholic Church feature in a Peoria magazine, and J. W. F. Babcock relocating household effects to the city.

House cuts heavy on state school funding

Des Moines March 21 The House appropriations committee trims the normal school grant to 12500 from 26000 and halves most items. Total 12500 for salaries summer term librarian and assistants library grounds and other costs. University funding drops to 139500 from 267000 and agricultural college to 57000 from 236000. Senator Courtright opposed a board bill for education institutions. House passes Warren Senate bill on county superintendents and teacher examination oversight by a state board. Cummings bill to curb unfair discrimination also advances. Governor Perkins to speak. Cummins reply to Gilliland resolution ready for action.

Des Moines House Committee On Appropriations State Normal School University Agricultural College Courtright Board of Control House Warren Gev. D. Perking Cummins Gilliland

Death and funeral notices from Waterloo area deaths

Martin L. Aurand, 46, dies after ingesting rye in a personal crisis. he had dementia and moved from Lanark to Watering. Funeral plans include burial at Well for Huine. Mrs. Mary Wilson, wife of J H Wilson, dies at 9:15 p.m. at 121 West Fourth Street after long illness. she leaves seven children and several relatives.

Marin L. Aurand Corner State Mulberry Aurand Bes & Fe Mr. Aurand E.G. Cat Martin L. Aurand Watering Lanark Huing Mary Wilson J. H. Wilson West Fourth Street Mrs. Wilson Peterhors Ontario Canada Daviani Jane Fife David J. Wilson Albert A. Wilson Waterloo Chas."Mugsser J. BH. Cumming Fatherville Iowa Henry

Cedar Falls recovers gas and power after outage

Cedar Falls officials consider piping gas from Waterloo after a destructive plant incident. J C Elston and Maynard report no rebuilding plan yet. a proposal to supply Cedar Falls from Waterloo will be presented to the council. The Cedar Falls electric transformer was repaired and power restored by noon Wednesday after a citywide blackout.

Cedar Falls Tampa Arlington Gas Company

Funeral Services For Unfor tunates In Cedar Falls

Special funeral services are arranged for two victims of Tuesday's gas accident in Cedar Falls. The foreman James Derris will be buried Thursday at 10:00 in the Baptist church, Rev H B Mable officiating. Gus Siebert was laid to rest Wednesday in the Presbyterian church, Rev P Connor leading. Siebert leaves a wife and three children. Derris supported his elderly mother and sister. The plant loss is estimated at 106000 by Citizens Gas manager Burt.

Cedar Falls Tha Foreman James Derris Baptist Church Mable Gus Siebert Presbyterian Church PF. Y Connor Burt Citizens Gas Company

May Have Gone to Chicago Oscar Smith's disappearance linked to bank withdrawal

Parents of Oscar Smith believe he withdrew 350 from First National Bank before vanishing Sunday and may have traveled to Chicago to visit a friend. They think he will return soon. Also notes school repairs at Emerson, a double session, and planned open house events at Vetter & Waters with music by Myers orchestra and a spring opening offering carnations. Rawlogs seeks $105.91 against Waterloo Baseball association. Mrs. Thomas Blake returns to Waterloo after hip injury. Miss Mabel Finaly recovering from eye injury.

Oscar Smith First National Bank Chicago Emerson Ramonellpg Daeily Vetter & Waters Dry Goods Commercial Street Myers Orchestra

The Adventurers Chapter XX Chaos and Escape

In a shadowed cavern Hood and a Greek crew plot a bold escape from pursuit after a burglary. Sercombe recalls Hood’s treachery and a high risk plan involving murder to silence witnesses, while the narrator contends with shifting loyalties and a tense overnight vigil.

Fragmented Tale of Hood and Mystical Gathering

The narrator awakens in a cave to find Hood absent and Greek figures in conference near the mouth. Stamboulos ignores him as others vanish into the wood. A commotion erupts when a scoundrel tries to strike, whispers pass, and bedding is seen amid the tense scene.

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